Primed for a red-hot summer, Memphis rapper, magnetic personality, and visionary rarity A.R. The Mermaid shares a brand new single entitled ‘Suki’. Once again, she rolls through with clever and quotable bars. The track continues to illuminate her dynamic presence as she exudes attitude and charisma all at once in between a buoyant beat. [via The Hype Mag]

Flo Milli recently teamed up with the good folks over at 7-Eleven. The convenience store chain is looking to promote its new Slurpees, and they have done so by commissioning a new song. Milli is among some of the best artists to ask for this kind of thing, and as it turns out, the collaboration works incredibly well. The song is called ‘Anything Flows,’ and it features Maiya The Don, 2Rare, and Kari Faux. Immediately upon turning on the track, you are met with some awesome, uptempo production. Overall, the beat is something that complements the stylings of every artist here. Moreover, we have Flo Milli on the hook, who brings some truly infectious energy to the while thing. From there, Maiya The Don comes through with a standout verse that will most definitely create a few fans. 2Rare and Kari Faux are also great on this cut, and they continue to show why they are rising stars in the industry. [via Hot New Hip Hop]

In celebration of Hip Hop’s monumental 50th birthday, Mass Appeal, Google Pixel, and Sony Music Entertainment’s Certified have come together to spotlight female voices within the genre through the dynamic ‘Pixel RePresents’ content series. This series will feature the most promising female artists in Hip Hop reimagining classic tracks. New York rap star Lola Brooke leads the charge, whose highly anticipated release, ‘Blind Em,’ offers a fresh interpretation of Clipse’s chart-topping hit, ‘Grindin.’ The single’s artwork was captured using the exceptional Real Tone technology of the Google Pixel camera, ensuring an accurate representation of all skin tones. “Fifty years of Hip Hop— it’s an honor to be called on by Google and Mass Appeal to celebrate the culture this way,” said Lola Brooke. “From reinterpreting one of my favorite records Grindin’ by Clipse to capturing all the magic on a Google Pixel phone, every part felt like a celebration. It’s dope to see how it all came out, and I’m happy to have gotten the chance to create art that I can always look back on and cherish. “ [via The Source]

As many creatives do, Chika has been channelling her feelings into art. On her second single of 2023, the quick-witted star connected with Freddie Gibbs to play a game of ‘TRUTH OR DARE.’ [via Hot New Hip Hop]

Toronto-based musical giant, Haviah Mighty releases a track that pays homage to her family, ‘Zoom Zoom,’ ahead of her anticipated Crying Crystals album out on July 14. ‘Zoom Zoom’ features her sister, Omega Mighty and digs deep into traditional Afro-beats and R&B elements that we heard on her single from earlier this year, ‘Room Service,’ but with more upbeat/dancehall-leaning energy that we heard on her most recent single ‘Huh.’ It’s a perfect foreshadowing of the breadth and excitement to come on her record next month. Of the track, Haviah Mighty says, “‘Zoom Zoom’ is a reflection of the regret of truly letting someone go. It’s a rapid change of the mind, with ‘Zoom Zoom’ being a metaphor for rushing back to the one you love. In my first verse, I paint the picture. I’m single and l only, but confident: ‘Hard shell, porcupine, a cactus,’ yet still, ‘I been thinking ‘bout you lately. All this time I’m trying to break free.”

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Memphis rapper A.R. The Mermaid is making waves in the music industry with her infectious personality, unique vision, and undeniable talent. Her latest offering, ‘Sneaky Link,’ showcases her prowess as an artist and marks her highly anticipated debut under the renowned label, 300 Entertainment. With an accompanying music video that brings the lyrics to life, A.R. The Mermaid is ready to captivate audiences with her colorful and captivating presence. ‘Sneaky Link’ introduces itself with a distinctive blend of quirky whistling and a bouncing bass line, complemented by sizzling hi-hats. Against this vibrant backdrop, A.R. The Mermaid delivers hilarious and relatable bars, expressing her frustration with a partner who can’t keep a secret. Her lyrics resonate with listeners who have experienced similar situations, adding a touch of humor to the track’s infectious energy. The accompanying music video takes viewers on a visual journey, effectively translating the song’s essence into captivating visuals. A.R. The Mermaid is depicted navigating a precarious situation as she sneaks out of a mid-morning encounter, narrowly avoiding detection. Her outsized energy practically leaps off the screen, drawing viewers into her world. Each set piece showcases her quirky fashion sense and scorching style, further enhancing the video’s vibrancy. [via Remixd Mag]

Almost exactly a year ago, GloRilla dropped 2022’s song of the summer: ‘FNF (Let’s Go),’ a track with Hitkidd that made the Memphis artist one of rap’s hottest new talents. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, GloRilla is offering a remedy in more ways than one: her new song ‘Lick or Sum’ brings a similar give-no-fucks energy as ‘FNF,’ and it’s built on the instrumental of Three 6 Mafia’s oft-sampled 1999 track ‘Slob on my Knob.’ This version, though, trains its focus on female pleasure and authority. [via The FADER]

It’s been a busy month for Houston rapper Monaleo. On top of dropping her full-length debut project, Where The Flowers Don’t Die, she revealed that she welcomed a newborn baby last week. Still, she is finding time to keep fans fed. In tandem with the release of Where The Flowers Don’t Die, Monaleo dropped the video for one of the project’s standout tracks, ‘Wig Splitter.’ In the video, she is seen streaming live on Instagram, in the fashion of a “get ready with me” type video. As she applies make up and switches up her looks, she stands on guard in her home, letting her opps know that while she is, in fact, with child, she hasn’t softened. On the song itself, she delivers jaw-dropping, raunchy bars, one of the most memorable being “He wanna eat it and save the rest for later like a meal prep.” [via UPROXX]

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