The Barbz empire came to a sudden halt when Nicki Minaj announced her retirement from music towards the end of last year. Granted, the Queen emcee did confirm that she wasn't completely removing herself from the realm of rap, as we saw evident with her Karol G collaboration titled "Tusa" in November 2019. Well, it now looks like she'll be returning once again by pairing with a very peculiar collaborator: pop sensation Meghan Trainor.
The "All About That Bass" singer tweeted out the news earlier today (seen above), saying that the collaboration will be called "Nice To Meet Ya" and is set to drop this Friday. Based off the seven-second preview that accompanied the tweet, the beat sounds crazy and the hook is also pretty catchy as well. Meg heads will also be happy to know that her album, Treat Myself, will arrive on the same day as well to make for a pop-filled weekend that just so happens to be accompanied by a new set of bars from the Nickster. As the song teases a very upbeat vibe, we're sure this one will be all over Top 40 radio just off the strength of hearing something new from one of the rap's most domineering personalities. We can't wait to see the video!
Check for "Nice To Meet Ya" by Meghan Trainor featuring Nicki Minaj to arrive this Friday (January 31), and let us know your thoughts on this union down in the comments.
Travis Scott and Nav Preview New Music In The Club: Watch The Video
Travis Scott and Nav have something in the works.
Despite coming off of the biggest year in his career, Travis Scott has continued to stay in the studio pumping out new content and experimenting with new compositions. Coming off of the heels of his new Cactus Jack Records collaborative musical offering, JackBoys (2019), and still thriving off of the success of his latest solo effort, Astroworld (2018), Travis Scott previewed a track he produced alongside XO rapper, Nav.
At an undisclosed location, both Nav and Travis Scott sat behind a DJ booth with a laptop that contained the unreleased track. The red-tinted room filled with fortunate first-time listeners were able to receive the audio in the perfect environment. The two artists stood side by side, necks full of glistening jewelry, nodding in rhythm to the instrumentation of the song. From the audible components of the track, both Nav and Travis Scott utilized heavy amounts of autotune while splitting their verses to short eight-bar increments.
While Nav might have had an online spat with Akademiks recently, Nav has been able to produce a quality body of work in the form of his latest LP, Bad Habits (2019), which dropped early last year. With how much music Travis Scott is known to hoard, there’s no telling when this collaboration will be available for the masses to partake in. But for now, check out the clip of Nav and Travis Scott previewing their joint song in the video provided below.
Demi Lovato To Debut Song At The GRAMMYs That Details Pre-Overdose Struggles
She considered the song to be a “cry for help.”
As the 2020 GRAMMY Awards ceremony draws nearer — we’re just two days away! — many music fans are excited to see some of today’s biggest artists hit the stage for what’s sure to be a memorable night. However, one singer that everyone is looking to see is Demi Lovato as she makes her way back to performing following a rough couple of years that involved overcoming an overdose and other personal demons.
Looking as beautiful as ever in her official GRAMMY performer announcement post (seen above), Demi has been a voice for many people recently who are combating various issues in their own lives. Speaking with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, she describes the forthcoming single titled “Anyone” as a “special” song that acted as a “cry for help” as she was recording it just days before her now-infamous 2018 overdose.”This song was written and recorded actually very shortly before everything happened,” Demi tells Zane, following up by saying, “I recorded the vocals for it four days before [July 20].” She also mentions her confusion as to why nobody who heard the track beforehand could tell that she needed help, even saying she wishes she could “go back in time” and help that version of herself. Overall, we’re just glad the pop starlet is on the road to recovery and we continue to pray for her well-being.
Listen to Demi Lovato’s interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music below to hear her full explanation of “Anybody,” and be sure to watch her perform it live at the 2020 Grammys this Sunday (Jan 26) at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS:
Boosie Badazz & NBA YoungBoy Are Prepping A Collabo Album
Those Lousiana boys have been working.
While the collabo album appears to have peaked in 2017, there remain a few in the pipeline. As it happens, Louisiana’s own Boosie Badazz and Youngboy Never Broke Again have been working on a new project, as revealed Instagram. Unveiling the teaser his story, Boosie shared a clip of himself and his young protege turning up to one of their bangers. “New album YB/Boosie coming soon,” he writes, as YoungBoy raps along to his verse.
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From the sound of it, the piano-driven track is another hard addition to the catalog, with YoungBoy rapping like a man possessed. Ever since catching a legal break, he appears more focused than ever; between this and his upcoming back-and-forth duet with Offset, YoungBoy fans are likely to leave 2020 good and satisfied. As for Boosie, well, he’s always reliable to drop off some heat.
Unfortunately, all we have to go off is a mysterious “coming soon,” a phrase with which rap fans have a complicated relationship. In today’s climate, it can mean two weeks. On the other hand, it could mean months. Luckily, YoungBoy and Boosie alike are about as prolific as they come – expect this one sooner than later, especially if they’ve already finished the bulk of it.
Keyshia Cole Returns To Instagram After Deactivation Prompted By O.T. Genasis
Keyshia Cole is readying new music.
The Weeknd Teases Fans With Still From Brand New Music Video
Abel has something up his sleeves.
The Weeknd is one of those megastars that everyone is always demanding music from. The last time we got a full-length project from The Weeknd, it was all the way back in 2016 with Starboy. Now, fans are looking for a lot more and they got near the tail end of 2019 as the artist dropped two singles: "Heartless" and " Blinding Lights." The visual for "Heartless" has already been released and now, fans are waiting for the "Blinding Lights" music video.
Recently, the Canadian singer took to Twitter and Instagram with an image of himself and a woman with the caption "tomorrow." Based on his other Instagram posts, it appears as though the singer is gearing up to release a music video and fans are extremely excited.
It remains to be seen what this video is for, exactly. Of course, the most likely option is that it's specifically for "Blinding Lights." Some fans are optimistic that this could actually be for a new track that no one has ever heard before. Either way, it's safe to say we're excited to see what Abel is about to hit us with.
Stay tuned for updates on what The Weeknd drops tomorrow as we will be sure to bring them to you.
Migos Playfully Tease "Culture 3" As Anticipation Continues To Build
Migos are gearing up for a huge release.
At the beginning of 2017, Migos hit us with what would eventually become their magnum opus, Culture. The album was an instant classic in the trap music genre as they took their signature sound and made it more melodic. Songs like “T-Shirt,” “Bad and Boujee,” and “What The Price” became huge singles that dominated hip-hop radio and playlists for the entire year. The following year, Culture 2 came out as the sequel to their big project. While this album didn’t get the same critical acclaim, it was still jam-packed with big records.
For the last two years, fans have been begging for a third installment and it looks like their prayers will be answered in the not-so-distant future. Last night, Offset took to Instagram with a photo of himself next to Takeoff and Quavo. “CULTURE 3 2020 LAST CHAPTER,” he wrote in the caption. Essentially, you can expect the album to drop this year.
What’s also interesting about this post is the admission that this is, in fact, the last Culture album. The series has been incredibly popular for Migos so far and this next installment will surely be yet another example of their growth in the music industry. The group has been hard at work to get this project out to the masses and we can’t wait to see what they come up with.
Let us know in the comments below what you’re hoping to get in this next installment of the Culture series.
The Neptunes Preview New Single With Megan Thee Stallion
The Neptunes are back.
The Neptunes are one of the most legendary production duos of all time. Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo crafted some of the most addicting beats of the 2000s, such as Jay-Z's "Allure" and "Excuse Me Miss," Clipse's "Mr. Me Too" and "Whens The Last Time," Busta Rhymes' "What It Is Right Now," Nelly's "Hot In Herre," Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Got Your Money," Mystikal's "Shake Ya Ass," Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot," and many more. The Neptunes helped define hip-hop production and now, they are back in the studio.
The duo sat down with CBS to talk about their recent nomination into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame, and also blessed fans with a sneak peak at an upcoming collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion. The clip shows The Neptunes in Miami’s Criteria Studios working on a cut for the young superstar rapper.
The duo also gave their first interview together in years, and they highlight their plans for music going forward. When asked what each of the two bring to the table, Pharrell is quick to call Chad a "genius" and a "savant," while Chad just throws the compliments back towards his collaborative partner. Check out the full interview below.
Lil Baby Says He’s Dropping A New Album Next Month
Lil Baby is back.
Lil Baby is planning to take 2020 by storm next month. The Quality Contol rapper hopped on Twitter on Saturday (January 18) to announce the arrival of the new project. "Album 2/?/20 I’ll let y’all kno the exact Date ASAP," he wrote. If Lil Baby sticks to the traditional Friday album drop schedule, that means we're looking at either the 7th, 14th, 21th or 28th for the release.
The young rapper's next album will be entitled My Turn, and was previously teased in October. He originally told fans the project would come out before the end of the year. The album was pushed back, but Lil Baby gave fans hope with the release of the single "Sum 2 Prove." He also shared the album artwork this month as well. Gunna, Lil Keed, and Young Thug are reportedly featured on My Turn. “I called it My Turn ’cause I feel like everybody else had a lil turn," he reportedly said on Instagram Live, according to The Source. "It’s my turn now." Lil Baby had a busy 2019 and it appears he is locked and loaded to turn 2020 into another immaculate year for him and his brand. Are you excited for Lil Baby's new album?
NBA YoungBoy Drops Cryptic Tweet Possibly Revealing Album Release Date
Could NBA YoungBoy's next project be dropping as soon as next month?
YoungBoy Never Broke Again looks to be preparing to drop his latest musical offering sooner rather than later. In a rather cryptic Tweet posted this Friday (Jan. 17), the "Slime Mentality" rapper eluded to the fact that he might be releasing a project in the coming weeks.
The Tweet simply stating, "FEB.21," has his followers and his rap peers questioning whether or not the "No Smoke" rapper will be dropping in the month of February.
While some rather disturbing footage of an allegedly inebriated NBA Youngboy surfaced recently, the 20-year-old rapper has been able to maintain focus when it comes to providing content for his devoted fellowship. Coming off the freshly released of visuals for his single "Makes No Sense,", dropping some heat entitled "Money Talk" alongside Rich The Kid, and previewing a new track he has lined up with Offset, there's a very strong possibility YoungBoy could be looking to follow up his 2019 mixtape, AI YoungBoy 2, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 Albums Chart.
Coming off an insanely lucrative and successful yeer, the Baton Rouge rapper is looking to continue his streak as one of the hottest rappers of this current generation. He's become one of the most consistent hip-hop acts to reach the forefront of the culture on his own terms and a new project could help him maintain his position in the game if he decides to drop a record at the top of the new year.
Check out NBA YoungBoy's mysterious Tweet below and let us know if you're looking forward to a new project coming from the Louisana rapper in the comment section below.