We remember Elvis Presley. ‘King Singer’
This day (August 16, 1977), in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., died Elvis Aaron Presley simply known as Elvis Presley and even 'the King' , an American singer and actor.
We remember Michael Jackson. ‘King Of Tops’
This day (June 25, 2009 ), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., died Michael Joseph Jackson, American singer, songwriter, dancer, etc
We Remember B.B. King. ‘Long Lived The King’
This day (May 14, 2015), in Las Vegas, died Riley B. King a.k.a. B.B. King (B.B. short for Blues Boy), an American blues guitarist and singer.
Warren Zevon releases his third album : ‘Excitable Boy’ featuring ‘Werewolves of London’ (1978)
Warren Zevon's 'Excitable Boy' feat. 'Werewolves of London' is his third (and best-selling of his career) studio album released on January 18, 1978 by Asylum Records.
Barking Pumpkin publish Frank Zappa’s ‘Thing-Fish,’ a triple album box set (1984)
Frank Zappa's 'Thing-Fish' is an album originally released as a triple album box set on December 21, 1984 by Barking Pumpkin.
Bryan Ferry releases his fifteenth album : ‘Avonmore ‘ (2014)
Bryan Ferry's 'Avonmore ' is his fifteenth studio album released on November 17, 2014 by Bmg Rights Management.
Elton John releases his fourth album : ‘Madman Across the Water’ featuring ‘Levon’ and ‘Tiny Dancer’ (1971)
Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water' is his fourth studio album produced by Gus Dudgeon and released on November 5 , 1971 by DJM / Uni Records.
Stevie Wonder releases his fifteenth album : ‘Talking Book’ featuring ‘You Are the Sunshine of My Life’ and ‘Superstition’ (1972)
Stevie Wonder's 'Talking Book' is his fifteenth album released on October 28, 1972 by Tamla.
Naive publish ‘Love Songs,’ a collaboration album between Brad Mehldau & Anne Sofie von Otter (2010)
'Love Songs' by Brad Mehldau & Anne Sofie von Otter is a collaboration album between the pianist and the mezzo-soprano, released on October 26, 2010 by Naive.
The Police release ‘Reggatta de Blanc,’ their second album featuring ‘Message in a Bottle’ and ‘Walking on the Moon’ (1979)
The Police's 'Reggatta de Blanc' is their second (featuring 'Message in a Bottle' and 'Walking on the Moon') album released on October 2, 1979 by A&M.
Von Freeman – Mr. Freeman Sr.
This day (August 11, 2012), in Chicago, Illinois, died Earle Lavon Freeman Sr. A.k.a. Von Freeman a.k.a. 'Vonski', American hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist. He is the father of jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman.
Hip-Hop & Soul N°313 – New Music Videos
Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Derulo, Duke & Jones, Louis Theroux, Amelia Dimz, K Camp, King Von & Omb Peezy, YSN Flow, Dababy, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Jnr Choi, Fivio Foreign, Tobe Nwigwe, YG, Beenie Man, Tyga, Jhené Aiko, Pop Smoke
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°402
50 . Kodak Black - 2'Cy
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49 . Offset - Don't You Lie
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48 . Sexyy Red - Bow Bow Bow
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Date Added : déc 4, 2023
49 . Offset - Don't You Lie
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48 . Sexyy Red - Bow Bow Bow
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Hip-Hop & Soul N°303 – New Music Videos
Fireboy DML, Wiz Khalifa, Steve Lacy, Aitch, Bakar, Latto, Blxst, Kodak Black, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Boss Top, Joey Bada$$, Mozzy, Hit-Boy
Hip-Hop & Soul N°183 – New Music Videos
Isaiah Rashad, Lizzo, Nas, King Von, Hotboii, The Plug . M1llionz . G Herbo, Asian Doll, Mia Rodriguez, KSI . Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, Ar'mon And Trey, Fredo
They are the performers of the twelve brand new worldwide hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking.Beware absolutely NSFW
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaVdtt80-sY4v8z4Jap8EZrbTracklist
 1 . Isaiah Rashad . From The Garden (w/ Lil Uzi Vert) |
 2 . Lizzo . Rumors (w/ Cardi B) |
 3 . Nas . Rare |
 4 . King Von . Demon |
 5 . Hotboii . Oath |
Hip-Hop & Soul N°123 – New Music Videos
Lil Durk, King Von . Booka600, MC STΔN, Lil Tjay, Polo . & Fivio Foreign, Snoop Dogg, Hopsin, IDK, Starmoney, Burna Boy, Rod Wave, Calboy, Dax, Justin Bieber
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking.Beware absolutely NSFW
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaWbgjg_j-6oKB76FhfhrFK5Tracklist
 1 . Lil Durk, King Von . Booka600 . JUMP (w/ Memo600) |
 2 . MC STΔN . SNAKE |
 3 . Lil Tjay, Polo . & Fivio Foreign . Headshot |
 4 . Snoop Dogg . CEO |
 5 . Hopsin . Alone With Me |
Hip-Hop & Soul N°101 – New Music Videos
Hopsin, PnB Rock, Lil Skies, $NOT, Young Dolph, Niska, King Von, Joe Flizzow, French Montana, Busta Rhymes, Tory Lanez, slowthai, A$AP Rocky
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFWHere, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaWKaPvedyYW8HLPcC9aKaQyTracklist
 1 . Hopsin . Your House |
 2 . PnB Rock . Rose Gold (w/ King Von) |
 3 . Lil Skies . Dead Broke |
 4 . $NOT . Like Me (w/ iann dior) |
 5 . Young Dolph . Large Amounts |
Hip-Hop & Soul N°97 – New Music Videos
Lil Durk, WizKid, Future . Lil Uzi Vert, Saweetie, NLE Choppa, Russ, NAV, morray, Tory Lanez, Bugzy Malone, Rygin King, Key Glock
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFWHere, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaVHG2uhtjBIBgt531X-mClnTracklist
 1 . Lil Durk . Still Trappin (w/ King Von) |
 2 . WizKid . Ginger (w/ Burna Boy) |
 3 . Future . Lil Uzi Vert . Drankin . Smokin |
 4 . Saweetie . Best Friend (w/ Doja Cat) |
 5 . NLE Choppa. Moonlight |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos N°89
Funk Flex . King Von, Young M.A, Mulatto, Alkaline, Popcaan, Lil Loaded, Kid Cudi, Tory Lanez, Shordie Shordie . Murda Beatz, Lakeyah, Fredo Bang, Nyashinski
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFWHere, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaUUk6Oft-_HBwxlsZACvRFmTracklist
 1 . Funk Flex . King Von . Lurkin |
 2 . Young M.A . Big Steppa |
 3 . Mulatto . Sex Lies (w/ Lil Baby) |
 4 . Alkaline . Nah Fi Like |
 5 . Popcaan . UNDA DIRT (w/ Masicka . Tommy Lee) |
 6 . Lil Loaded. Link Up (w/ |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos N°88
King Von, Mario Judah, Jack Harlow, Flight, HOTBOII, Joyner Lucas, Snow Tha Product, Paidway T.O, Liya, Yelawolf, NANE, Hakkz
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFWHere, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaVJs4oy1apKNNQG8uQk3H7OTracklist
 1 . King Von . Wayne's Story |
 2 . Mario Judah . Bih Yah |
 3 . Jack Harlow . Way Out (w/ Big Sean) |
 4 . Flight . Sum |
 5 . HOTBOII . No Limit |
 6 . Joyner Lucas . Like . River (w/ Elijah James 'Evolution') |
 7 . Snow Tha |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos N°81
NLE Choppa, King Von, Dax, Pop Smoke . Jay Gwuapo, Hotboii, Vybz Kartel, City Girls, Kevin Gates, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Chip, Quando Rondo, Pa Salieu
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFWHere, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaVPgANwdJjuu5o1jJ5Ct85DTracklist
 1 . NLE Choppa . Bryson |
 2 . King Von . The Code (w/ Polo G) |
 3 . Dax . GOTHAM |
 4 . Pop Smoke . Jay Gwuapo . Black Mask |
 5 . Hotboii . Dim |
 6 . Vybz Kartel . It's . Sin |
 7 . City Girls. Flewed Out |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos N°80
KSI, Pop Smoke, NLE Choppa, Skillibeng, Snow Tha Product, Jeezy, Luh Kel, King Von, Ceraadi, Gucci Mane, Rekles . Mejja, Ty Dolla $ign
They are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc.
songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFWHere, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaXLa6P2AvdWVpwd4D_ja5qjTracklist
 1 . KSI . Really Love (w/ Craig David . Digital Farm Animals) |
 2 . Pop Smoke . Aim For The Moon (w/ Quavo) |
 3 . NLE Choppa . Narrow Road (w/ Lil Baby) |
 4 . Skillibeng . Who |
 5 . Snow Tha Product . No Really Im Good |
 6 . Jeezy. Back (w/ |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos N°78
Rod Wave, Pop Smoke, XXXTENTACION, Mulatto, Tory Lanez, King Von . Lil Loaded, The Plug, JAY1, Blueface, J.I., Queen Naija, T.I., Quando Rondo are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaUEYICBc-RKeE5fzrz8nxVYTracklist
 1 . Rod Wave . Shooting Star |
 2 . Pop Smoke . Diana (w/ King Combs . Calboy) |
 3 . XXXTENTACION . CHASE . glass shards (w/ ikabodVEINS) |
 4 . Mulatto . In . Out (w/ City Girls) |
 5 . Tory Lanez . In The Air |
 6 . King Von. I Am What |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos N°72
Cordae, King Von, Lil Tecca, NLE Choppa, Quando Rondo, DreamDoll, Rema, Yo Gotti, Nas, Frosty, A$AP Ferg, Whitney Peyton are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaXyW_43Mrnlgd23LsnE_Dx3Tracklist
 1 . Cordae . Gifted (w/ Roddy Ricch) |
 2 . King Von . How It Go |
 3 . Lil Tecca . Royal Rumble |
 4 . NLE Choppa . Daydream |
 5 . Quando Rondo . Shooters . Movers |
 6 . DreamDoll . Ah Ah Ah (w/ Fivio Foreign) |
 7 . Rema . Ginger Me |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 69
Trippie Redd, Blueface, Dababy, Rod Wave, J.I., NLE Choppa, King Von, 6ix9ine, Bugzy Malone, Govana, Aidonia, Sleepy Hallow, Lil Durk are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaV6rZt1cYxn1f6_4vJSvUYoTracklist
 1 . Trippie Redd . Dreamer |
 2 . Blueface . Respect My Cryppin' (w/ Snoop Dogg) |
 3 . Dababy . Peephole |
 4 . Rod Wave . Letter From Houston |
 5 . J.I. . Painless . (w/ Nav, Lil Durk) |
 6 . NLE Choppa . Make Em Say (w/ Mulatto) |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 66
Headie One . Drake, Lil Skies, Jacquees . Chris Brown, Loski . MizOrMac, Phora, Flo Milli, Jake Paul, Jack Harlow, King Von, Shordie Shordie, Gunna, Wiz Khalifa are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaV7oF239mMh2Z4S5QcfIDuyTracklist
 1 . Headie One . Drake . Only You Freestyle |
 2 . Lil Skies . Lightbeam (w/ NoCap) |
 3 . Jacquees . Chris Brown . Put In Work |
 4 . Loski . MizOrMac . On Me |
 5 . Phora . Fake Smiles 2 |
 6 . Flo Milli . Weak |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 64
Future, King Von . Lil Durk, Snow Tha Product, Vv$ Ken . Tory Lanez, Fivio Foreign . Young M.A, M1Llionz, French Montana, Sarkodie, YG, Yungeen Ace, 38 . Alz (Ymn), Boosie Badazz . Mo3 are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaVDTfbxsKBeZpkCV9GLCMNeTracklist
 1 . Future . Ridin Strikers |
 2 . King Von . Lil Durk . Down Me |
 3 . Snow Tha Product . On My Shit |
 4 . Vv$ Ken . Tory Lanez . 392 |
 5 . Fivio Foreign . Young M.A . Move Like . Boss |
 6 . |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 53
Trippie Redd, Lil Baby . Moneybagg Yo, Snoop Dogg, T9Ine, Joeboy, Shane O, Winnit, Light, King Von . Pretty . & D-Rayyy, Lil' Scrappy, Bey T, Nick Hakim are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaXUP2Mu9sEIHhMh7RXXj5ZKTracklist
 1 . Trippie Redd . Yell Oh (w/ Young Thug) |
 2 . Lil Baby . Moneybagg Yo . No Sucker |
 3 . Snoop Dogg . I . Your Bullshit |
 4 . T9Ine . Mind Of . Real Remix (w/ Lil Durk) |
 5 . Joeboy . Call |
 6 . Shane . - Relentless |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 52
Lil Tjay, Tech N9Ne, Ari Lennox, Rico Nasty, Aesop Rock, Asian Doll . King Von, Smino, Peewee Longway, Locksmith, Xzibit, Ras Kass, Reebock, Blake, Rifa Samb are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaU31nEA5O0nGllitOePh9LNTracklist
 1 . Lil Tjay . Sex Sounds |
 2 . Tech N9Ne . Just Die? |
 3 . Ari Lennox . Bussit |
 4 . Rico Nasty . Popstar |
 5 . Aesop Rock . Drums On The Wheel |
 6 . Asian Doll . King Von . Pull Up |
 7 . Smino. |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 48
Jackboys . Travis Scott, Rich The Kid, DDG, King Von, OMB Peezy, Rod Wave, Donae'o, MO3, John Gabbana, Comethazine, NLE Choppa, Shordie Shordie are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking.
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaWFAP_s5zI_Vrc5fNwxydl7Tracklist
 1 . Jackboys . Travis Scott . Out West (w/ Young Thug) |
 2 . Rich The Kid . Red |
 3 . DDG . Escape |
 4 . King Von . Trust Issues (w/ Yungeen Ace) |
 5 . OMB Peezy . Let Up |
 6 . Rod Wave . Pray . Love |
 7 . Donae'o . Vancouver (w/ |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 46
Megan Thee Stallion, Swae Lee, Stunna . Vegas, NLE Choppa, Brytiago . Jhay Cortez, . Herbo, Young Dolph . Key Glock, Dax, Lil Skies, Lil Baby, King Von, Gunna are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking.
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaUbKxZDY4KdYsMUtUxHyibOTracklist
 1 . Megan Thee Stallion . B.I.T.C.H. |
 2 . Swae Lee . Someone Said |
 3 . Stunna . Vegas . DO DAT (w/ DaBaby . Lil Baby) |
 4 . NLE Choppa . 100 Shots |
 5 . Brytiago . Jhay Cortez . Dispo |
 6 . G Herbo . Feelings |
 7 . |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 44
Phony Ppl, YFN Lucci, Bahati . Boondocks Gang, Baby Fendi, Lil Baby, Que, Breland, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Mo3, King Von, Rick Ross, Fredo Bang are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking.
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaXrO7P4BRiC6jLiw9UBQBafTracklist
 1 . Phony Ppl . Fkn Around (w/ Megan Thee Stallion) |
 2 . YFN Lucci . Nasty ((w/ Trouble) |
 3 . Bahati . Boondocks Gang . Taniua |
 4 . Baby Fendi . Perfect Timing |
 5 . Lil Baby . Sum . Prove |
 6 . Que . Frequency |
 7 . Breland. My |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 40
KSI, B.Simone, King Von, Young M.A, . Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Yo Gotti, Lil Tecca, CJ Fly, Jadakiss, K. Michelle, Young Nudy, Royce 5'9 are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking.
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaWqVW2oTQrM_PlDw1X2l4vHTracklist
 1 . KSI . Wake Up Call (w/ Trippie Redd) |
 2 . B.Simone . The Box Freestyle |
 3 . King Von . Crazy Story, Pt. 3 |
 4 . Young M.A . 2020 Vision |
 5 . A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie . King Of My City |
 6 . Yo Gotti . Pose (w/ Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert) |
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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 26
Dababy, YNW Bslime, King Von, Megan Thee Stallion, Vickeelo, Lil Durk, Lil Mosey, NBA Youngboy, Blac Youngsta, Sada Baby, Versatile, Young T, Bugsey, Berner are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, this week, our interest and liking.
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaXZCd1dl2Z8fa1IyJLIMr9gTracklist
 1 . Dababy . BOP On Broadway |
 2 . YNW Bslime . Dying For You (w/ YNW Melly) |
 3 . King Von . 2 A.M. |
 4 . Megan Thee Stallion . Vickeelo . Ride Or Die |
 5 . Lil Durk . Weirdo Hoes |
 6 . Lil Mosey . Live This Wild |
 7 . NBA |
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos 12
Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Quando Rondo, NoCap, NBA Youngboy, Lil Tecca, Gallant, Jason Derulo, King Von, Earthgang, Chris Brown, Mr Eazi, Simi are the performers of the twelve brand new hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, this week, our interest and liking.
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Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1f8G-r-KYaUbmEuenujy1GKUu2wLxMqGTracklist
 1 . Lil Nas X . Panini |
 2 . Megan Thee Stallion . Hot Girl Summer (w/ Nicki Minaj . Ty Dolla $ign) |
 3 . Quando Rondo . Couldn't Beat the Odds |
 4 . NoCap . Times Getting Harder |
 5 . NBA Youngboy . Slime Mentality |
 6 . Lil Tecca . Out Of Luck |
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Blue Note publish Gregory Porter’s third album : ‘Liquid Spirit’ (2013)
Gregory Porter's 'Liquid Spirit' is his third album released on September 10, 2013.
Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°475
36 . Najeeriii, Chronic Law - Sicario 
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35 . Rod Wave - Passport Junkie
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34 . Skeng, Skillibeng, Jiggy D - Mawch
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35 . Rod Wave - Passport Junkie
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34 . Skeng, Skillibeng, Jiggy D - Mawch
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For ‘In the Blue Light,’ Paul Simon hires Bill Frisell, Wynton Marsalis and others to revisit several old and more obscure pieces of his catalogue. De(blue)lightful!
Paul Simon's 'In the Blue Light' is his fourteenth solo studio album recorded with among others Bill Frisell, Wynton Marsalis, Bryce Dessner from The National and the yMusic sextet and released on September 7, 2018 by Legacy Recordings.
(Source Paul Simon - In the Blue Light | The Paul Simon Official Site)
Paul SimonBut leave it to Simon—who made Nile Rodgers play 90-something guitar takes for one session—to redo songs in ways that don’t exactly overhaul the originals.
...they are contemplative and melancholic one moment, silly and absurdist the next The Times
is a strange choice for a songwriter of his stature: a reworking of songs he felt were overlooked or not quite right first time