Recently, DaBaby delivered an EP titled Brother’s Keeper, a tribute to the memory of his late brother Glen Johnson. And while the project itself features seven tracks in total, the introductory title cut stands out as some of the realest penmanship of Baby’s career. Having already previewed the heartbreaking tribute a few days prior, many fans were eager to hear “ Brother’s Keeper ” in full. The time has come, and while DaBaby already previewed a fair portion of the song, it feels appropriate to highlight all the same. In the end, however, DaBaby attempts to find some semblance of peace — though it’s clear his brother’s death will continue to haunt him. “The family in Europe but couldn’t save my brother,” he reflects. “But see how we grievin’, can’t say we don’t love you.” “FOREIGN SONGS…

Kevin Gates is the happiest he’s been in years. He’s officially out of the streets, spending most of his time with his family as he re-focuses on what’s important to him. Sometimes though, he still shifts his attention to the toxicity that used to follow him around for years. Just this week, many believed that he was taking aim at his former collaborator Youngboy Never Broke Again with some heated words on social media. Regardless of his supposed beef with the superstar rapper, Gates is getting ready for the release of his next studio album, titled Khaza after his son’s given name. He’s been teasing its arrival for the last few weeks, dropping “Weeks” during the leadup. Today, he follows up with his new single “Power”, to which he was filming a music video this week, featuring Dublin-based singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy on the record. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Russ came through and delivered his new CHOMP EP, a project that found him aligning with some of the game’s most respected lyricists across the board. In any case, it’s a solid look for the independent mogul, who has proven capable of keeping stride to an impressive degree. Even when tasked with trading bars with the Dragon himself, Russ made sure to deliver in that regard. Over a smooth and non-invasive instrumental from The Alchemist, itself a worthwhile co-sign, Russ and Busta Rhymes proceed to put in work with a lengthy verse apiece. Charged with setting things off, Russ weaves an impressive flow-scheme as he puts forth flexes. Busta picks up where he left off with a potent dose of ELE2 energy, explosive in his delivery though restrained in his own way. “FOREIGN SONGS…

When Fetty Wap burst onto the scene back in 2015, fans were immediately drawn to his music. His run was something that will forever be remembered by hip-hop fans and to this day. Fetty Wap continues to drop dope new projects and singles that contain an alternate sound from what he started with. His latest effort is a track called “ Speed” which also comes with a dope music video that truly feels like some sort of cinematic universe. As for the song itself, we get some catchy vocal lines from Fetty who has always been known for his abilities when it comes to writing repeatable hooks. With this track, we see Fetty trying to woo a woman while explaining exactly why she needs him. “FOREIGN SONGS…

There’s no denying the narrative that Nas ‘ fourth studio album Nastradamus is widely considered to be the low point of his otherwise acclaimed career. Released on the heels of the back-to-back run that was Illmatic, It Was Written, and I Am… Some might have argued that Nas was destined to stumble on the basis of pressure alone. Not only that, but the soundscape was in the process of shifting, with several New York emcees steadily experimenting with a more commercial production aesthetic. The transition proved difficult for the acclaimed lyricist, who occasionally found himself stumbling over some downright strange production choices. Yet that’s not to say the mark was altogether missed, as an emcee of Nas’ caliber seldom strikes out without connecting at least once or twice. Unsurprisingly, one of the highlights arose on “Come Get Me,” a reunion with the legendary DJ Premier . “FOREIGN SONGS…