Atlanta crew Spillage Village emerged from hibernation to channel the harbingers of the apocalypse, announcing their upcoming single "End Of Days." Those familiar with the clique, which consists of J.I.D, EarthGang, 6LACK, Mereba, HollywoodJB, and JurdanBryant, understand that the clique has been growing together for years now; the mutual respect is only matched by the musical talent.
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While it's been four years since they dropped off their latest album Bears Like This Too Much, Spill Vill have confirmed that their next album Spilligion is set to arrive later this year. And with momentum looking strong, what with lead single "End Of Days" landing tomorrow and all, Deante Hitchcock has come looking to see if the group is seeking new applicants.
"Rapping wise I always wished I came up round a group of n****s like @SpillageVillage," writes Deante, showing some love to his collaborator J.I.D and the collective as a whole. "Them boys keep each others pens sharp and I love hearing all of em come together. Can’t wait to hear the new shit." The kind words were enough to elicit a response from J.I.D, who invited Deante to join should he be so inclined. "Y’all got good dental insurance?" asks Deante, only to have his dreams swiftly shattered. "Nope, we broke baby," responds J.I.D.
While it's unclear whether Deante will actually move forward as a member of Spillage Village, it wouldn't be surprising to see him continue to build with the clique. Perhaps we'll even see a feature on Spilligion, whenever that one lands. Check out the exchange below, and look for "End Of Days" to drop tomorrow.
Spillage Village Dropping New Single "End Of Days" This Week
Have no fear, Spillage Village is returning to save the day with a brand new single out this Thursday.
Back when things seemed like simpler times, EarthGang offered fans a ray of hope by way of a brand new Spillage Village album, titled Spilligion. And while they didn't give an exact date, it would appear we've reached the rollout stages. Today, EarthGang took to Twitter to preview the project's first single "End Of Days," confirming that it would be arriving in full this Thursday, complete with some visuals.
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The song features contributions from J.I.D, Mereba, EarthGang, JB, and Jordan Bryant, along with production from the stacked collective of Christo, Elite, Mike Dean, Olu, NiceRec, and Jay Card. J.I.D. previously teased the track on his IG Live back in March, revealing a slick verse from Wowgr8. "Before it's all said and done I'ma spend this money," he raps, over the slinking bassline. "Before it's all said and done I'm gon' fuck these hoes / and I ain't pulling out shit but the chopper though, I end the weak like Domingo and Sabado."
Given everything going on in the world right now, the title "End Of Days" feels appropriately spooky. Still, we can't help but take comfort in knowing that Spillage Village is returning to the fold, and a full album from the Atlanta collective should be exactly what the doctor ordered. Look for their new single to arrive by the week's end, and keep an eye out for more news on Spilligion's release date. Are you going to check this one out?
6lack Promises New Music On The Way
6lack promises that he’ll be upping the frequency of his new music, prompting album speculation.
As Spillage Village veteran 6lack has been steadily putting out quality music, the Atlanta singer has been building a gargantuan following in the process. Recent findings by none other than Akademiks put him behind Frank Ocean as the second most-streamed r&b singer in the game. And that’s with two studio albums to his name — his debut Free 6lack and his sophomore drop East Atlanta Love Letter. From the sound of it, 6lack is looking to expand his lead even further, taking to Instagram to promise that some new music is indeed on the way.
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“Seems like everybody droppin music except me,” he writes, acknowledging that yes, it’s been a drought on his end. “Turn on your post notifications. it’s new music season.” Of course, it’s presumptuous to expect an entire album — lest we forget that he will be part of the upcoming Spillage Village album SPILLIGION when that drops later this year. Still, the time does feel right for a new collection of 6lack tracks, and his words point to exactly that.
Are you looking forward to a new album from the young singer slash rapper? And if so, do you hope he brings more bars to the mix on this go-around?
Guapdad 4000 Talks Fighting Russ, Buddy Collab Album, & More
Guapdad 4000 hit up ‘s hiphopheads for an extensive AMA, with topics ranging from Russ to Dreamville and more.
Even if you aren’t wholly familiar with the name Guapdad 4000 or one of his many aliases, it’s likely you’ve heard the Oakland rapper in some capacity. Having first made a notable impression on the Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 album, Guap has since become a rising star in his circle, winning hearts and minds with his ongoing “Rona Raps” series and his most recent batch of new singles. Now, the Ferragamo Falcon has taken to ‘s hiphopheads subreddit for an extensive AMA, fielding most of the questions with a refreshing directness.
When asked about his infamous scuffle with Russ, which ultimately led to Guap taking a sucker-punch for his troubles, he expressed interest in staging a more even-keeled rematch. “It’s so fucked up because as much as I want to catch that n****a Slippin he don’t come outside he’s not in the culture he’s not in the field nobodies legitimately friends with him that matters and that’s the type of people I be around so I would never see him to catch my fade,” he explains. “He makes his money and stays out the way. An admirable move for a less admirable bitch ass n***a.”
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He also reveals that he’s been kicking around an idea, one that would find him in direct collaboration with Russ, albeit with a hostile twist. “I actually thought about challenging Russ to do a song with me where we diss each other and send in the verse to a neutral engineer who wouldn’t leak the verses to either side,” he reflects. “He would mix and then drop on SoundCloud. But I wanna fight that n***a to bad . Everybody knows i could out rap him. It’s kinda pointless.”
While there is plenty to unpack throughout the entire AMA, it should be noted that Guap did reveal he has an upcoming collaboration album with Buddy, as well as a few additional surprises tucked away in the cut. Not to mention, he’s been steadily waiting for J.I.D. to send him over a few tracks from the new Spillage Village album, so look for that to surface in the near future. For more from the Falcon, check out the full AMA over here.
EarthGang & J.I.D. Dropping "Spillage Village" Album Soon
EarthGang, J.I.D, 6LACK, Mereba, Hollywood JB, and JordanxBryant -- aka Spillage Village -- are doing their part to cure the quarantine blues.
Though humanity's battle against Coronavirus has ultimately led to a state of mass self-isolation and quarantine, EarthGang, J.I.D, 6LACK, Hollywood JB, JordanxBryant, and Mereba of Spillage Village have decided to stack the deck in our favor. True, the entire music industry currently rests in an uncertain state; the idea of artists holed up in a studio, using the same microphone one after another hits a little different these days. Yet art must prevail, and the Atlanta Collective has officially announced their new album SPILLIGON is on the way.
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EarthGang took to both and Twitter to make the announcement, taking a moment to share a heartfelt message on the former platform. "The quarantine has made it happen," writes EarthGang, putting a positive spin on an otherwise negative situation. "New album coming from the village, are y’all ready for it. Let’s make it happen. Let’s build a stronger community during this time."
Olu & Wowgr8 doubled up by sharing an unreleased track, presumably off the album, which features JID, Mereba, EarthGang, JB, and Jordan Bryant. It's unclear whether it was whipped up in recent times, but the subject matter certainly suggests as much. "It's the end of days, end of times, my oh my," sings Venus, previewed in what looks to be a J.I.D Instagram Live stream. As of yet, none of the participating parties have yet to unveil further release date information. Considering EarthGang's tone, however, it wouldn't be surprising to see SPILLIGION surface sooner than later. Major thanks to the Village for this one!
6LACK Teases New Album Coming Out This Year
6LACK is wasting no time in establishing his presence.
Has it really gotten so bad that a year without new music feels like an eternity? I digress, this is the age of instant gratification after all. Though we last heard from 6LACK with 2018's East Atlanta Love Letter, his absence was certainly noted last year, despite turning in an impressive collaboration with Jessie Reyez on "Imported Remix." Things were made all the more enticing after J.I.D. began teasing a full-fledged collaborative project with 6LACK, which reportedly sits in a near-completed state.
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Clearly, there's music to be heard. It's only a matter of when. In response, 6LACK took to Twitter to tease his next move, albeit in a cryptic fashion. "New year new album," writes the mysterious singer, neglecting to narrow down his window of specificity. Still, it's good to know his intentions are pure, and it's only a matter of time before the East Atlanta singer (who can rap better than many rappers) begins unveiling his next endeavor.
Be it a collabo with J.I.D. or a solitary affair, are you looking forward to some new 6LACK? Sound off below.