Fortunately, that build-up has produced his most confident, well-constructed project to date: the serene vocal approach of Pink Sweat$ has never been in question, but songs like the lilting “Heaven” and the gospel-funk highlight “So Sweet” make good on his longstanding potential.Hip-hop: Rap has obviously had its share of beefs as well. The R&B-pop stylings of Pink Sweat$ have progressed for years, with long-simmering industry hype and multiple EP releases forming a wind-up to Pink Planet, his debut album. Most A-list rappers would relish a beat as irresistible as this one, but Scott puts in extra work, sounding exuberant in the remix’s first half before ceding the floor to a swaggering Banks.
Travis Scott, “Buss It (Remix)”Īfter Erica Banks’ “Buss It” became a TikTok sensation and leapt onto the Hot 100 chart, Travis Scott has joined in on the fun by hopping on a new version of the “Hot In Herre”-sampling hit. While “Location” falls into the latter category, with Anuel AA and J Balvin crooning and chanting over a finger-picked melody, Karol asserts herself as the song’s star - delivering the hook first, then a third verse that packs a wallop.Įrica Banks feat. Karol G has quickly been ramping up to her next full-length with both solo cuts like “Bichota” and collaborations like “Tusa” with Nicki Minaj and the “Caramelo” remix with Ozuna and Myke Towers. Fifth full-length Life Rolls On is the duo’s first that cannot be actively enjoyed by packed arenas and festival crowds upon release, but until the touring industry can overcome the pandemic, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have offered a balm for tough times, as they toast the simple pleasures on “Life Looks Good” and salute America on “U.S. Since breaking through in 2012 with their smash hit “Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line have been a model of consistency in country music, never going more than two-and-a-half years without releasing a new album. As such, the new music video for the remix finds the trio sipping champagne and ordering room service from the most decadent hotel in existence - which begs the question, why don’t more hotels have swans in their swimming pools?
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“We’re Good” takes a few listens to fully detonate, but Lipa’s performance on the track immediately resonate - listen to how she tackles every lyric with such passion and precision.Īriana Grande, Doja Cat & Megan Thee Stallion, “34+35 (Remix)” videoĪriana Grande’s “34+35” remix screams luxury: joined by Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion on the hit rework of the Positions single, Grande’s sensual vocal take, plus the multifaceted skills of her guests, makes for a four-minute embarrassment of riches. Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like”Ī dream team-up has materialized for the soundtrack to Judas and the Black Messiah, as Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle - who had a close personal relationship but never appeared on a song together prior to the latter’s 2019 death - have their powers combined on the bold, chest-pounding “What It Feels Like.” While Jay sounds fresh during a rare mic appearance, referencing everything from last month’s Capitol insurrection to Drake’s Scorpion album, Nipsey’s got the most memorable lyric here: “The only reason I survive? ‘Cause a n-a is special.”įor the deluxe ‘Moonlight Edition’ of her Future Nostalgia album, Dua Lipa has dropped a new single that takes a breather from the uptempo ride of hits like “Don’t Start Now” and “Levitating,” as the pop star sings about amicably splitting from a former flame.