Genre-bending rap phenom TiaCorine kicks in doors with the hard-hitting ‘Ate,’ out now via Interscope Records. As the new single swan dives into the stuttering, bass-blasted world of drill, the rising artist celebrates the fact that she’s eating while her rivals struggle to keep up.
Produced by Pooh Beatz, Go Grizzly, Cheeze Beatz, and Icarus, ‘Ate’ drops TiaCorine into a rattling soundscape of futuristic synths and blasted drums. She stays on top, switching between taunting tones and hard bars as she brags about bleeding men dry with the verve of a folk legend in the making: “I take everything from these n—-s and give it to b—–s, I sound like a hero / Bad b—- Robin Hood, I get dollars, yen, euros.”
The ‘Ate’ video, directed by Fred Focus, drives home TiaCorine’s wild charisma and God-given dominance as she strolls into a bar and not only quickly becomes the center of attention, but transforms the night into a chaotic rager. It’s a reminder that the North Carolina artist is careening toward a major breakthrough following releases like last year’s kaleidoscopic ‘Different Color Stones,’ a gift to fans as she works on her next album.
Rising drill phenom STAR BANDZ has just released her new visual for ‘Mirror Mirror’, a standout track from her debut mixtape, ESTRELLA, which dropped in 2024 via Priority Records/Capitol Records.
Directed by frequent collaborator Sergio Esparza, the defiant new music video for ‘Mirror Mirror’ featuring BabyChiefDoIt amplifies the 16-year-old’s unapologetic attitude, showing off her relentless swagger and hard-hitting bars. Filmed against the backdrop of a luxurious mansion, the video showcases STAR BANDZ’s signature confidence and lyrical prowess as she delivers a performance that’s bold and unforgettable.
Cristale flexes on new one-two ‘Vogue’ and ‘Olive Branch’.
The South London artist is hugely talented, a lyricist who can work in multiple lanes. Essentially drawing on the force of hip-hop – but with a UK slant – she’s a MOBO nominated rapper, someone working with real velocity.
Out now, ‘Vogue’ and ‘Olive Branch’ show two differing aspects to her personality. Toddla T was on-hand in the studio, and he powers the crisp, fashion-forward roller ‘Vogue’.
A real flex – it comes a matter of days after London Fashion Week – on the flip you can find the more introspective, soulful, and spacious ‘Olive Branch’. [via Clash]
