DaBaby has been through a lot over the past few years, and just a few weeks ago, his brother Glen Johnson tragically took his own life after battling mental health issues. Since Johnson’s death, DaBaby has been advocating for mental health awareness, and on Friday, he released a 7-track EP dedicated to his late brother, called My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G). Every track here contains emotional lyrics, including the Meek Mill assisted “8 Figures” which sees DaBaby grappling with his fame and how despite all of the heartbreak’s he remains pure and well-intentioned. Both artists rap about not being appreciated, which is a motif that has more to do with their romantic relationships. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Megan Thee Stallion released her debut album on Friday, Good News , and fans are already enjoying the project quite a bit. The album is packed with dope songs and even features some lyrics that will certainly be seen as a diss to those who used to be close to her. Having said that, there are some obvious standouts on the project, including “Freaky Girls” which features the likes of Sza. The song starts with a hook from Sza who is offering up some sexually explicit lyrics. Meg ultimately matches this energy as she gets into her braggadocios bag, all while delivering a steady flow that will be appreciated by music listeners. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Today, Nas has come through to flip the script on its head with “ Fallen Stars Flying,” a new track off HBO’s Between The World And Me Soundtrack. And judging from a preliminary listen of the lyrically- potent drop, he succeeded in doing exactly that. Though King’s Disease was a breath of fresh air for Nas fans, “Fallen Stars Flying” does feel a little closer to his vintage sound — vividly rendered storytelling over gritty sample-based production. Fans will be pleased to see another solid drop from the legendary lyricist, and should this be the caliber Between The World And Me is bringing to the table, perhaps we’ll see more where that came from. “FOREIGN SONGS…

She’s not one to hold her tongue, and it sounds as if Masika Kalysha is lashing out in the studio. The multihyphenate entertainer and businesswoman has been steadily working on her rap career for years. Masika unleashed “ Masether,” a single where she spits a barrage of bars at Tory Lanez, a response to him mentioning her in his track “Sorry I Had To.” Lanez included a number of entertainers who spoke out against him while also praising Kylie Jenner. On “ Masether ,” Masika stated that she decided to bite back at the Canadian artist because he mentioned her daughter, Khari, in his lyrics. There are all sorts of allegations strewn throughout the track, so you’ll just have to press play to get your fill. The Shade Room reposted Masika’s artwork and music, so Tory jumped in the comments to make fun of her. “Not the thunder in the artwork hitting with the drop off,” he wrote with laughing emojis. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Another day, another milestone hit by Eminem . This time, we’re looking at the seven-year anniversary of The Marshall Mathers LP 2, one of the most divisive albums of his career. For one, it found Em moving further away from the foundation he built alongside Dr. Dre, instead working with the legendary Rick Rubin, who brought a rock-inspired sensibility to the project. While Rubin’s production remains a point of contention for some of Em’s fanbase, The Marshall Mathers LP 2 wasn’t entirely a departure, with songs like the conclusive “Evil Twin” serving as a bloody reminder of Slim Shady’s villainy. A near-six minute clinic of nonstop bars — essentially a darker companion track of the legendary “Rap God” — “ Evil Twin” provides Slim with a slow-burning and menacing instrumental from Sid Roams. Matching the beat’s pace, Em delivers a methodical flow with space for the myriad punchlines to land. Calling back to some of his vintage lyrical content, Em effortlessly weaves between rhyme schemes as he puts his cleverness on display. “FOREIGN SONGS…