Following ‘Double the Fun’ and ‘OK!’, she teams up with Shantel May to blend luscious, soulful vocals a la Whitney Houston or Beyoncé, with confident bars, creating a rich contrast. Rooted in classic boom bap and live instrumentation, ‘Lucky’ explores mutual appreciation in a relationship where both partners know they’re fortunate to have each other, but question whether that gratitude is truly seen. While continuing to echo themes of self-love and inner worth, the song also leans into the longing for care and validation from others.

Talking on the track, Haviah tells us: “When this combination is right… any connection feels magical. Lucky, even.”

Genre-bending North Carolina rapper TiaCorine drops ‘Fall In Love,’ a ride-or-die anthem set to her signature blend of hard bars, snapping drums, and kaleidoscopic melodies.

 ‘Fall In Love’ may be a love song, but fans know better than to expect the softer side of TiaCorine. She comes at romance with the same intent and intensity that she brings to past verses. Over a warped funk-soul sample and crystalized synth lines, she makes her intent known: “I’m really her, the way I pulled up to your avenue / Change your latitude, might fly you out and buy you tennis shoes, baby boo.”

With ‘Boffum,’ Saweetie delivered a quintessential Saweetie track — but also a stunning video. On Friday, as she released EP Hella Pressure, the rap queen shared the visual for her Young Buck-sampling single.

“The duality of Saweetie is ‘Boffum.’ I’m this and I’m that,” Saweetie tells Rolling Stone of the track. “There’s just always such a discourse online of people wondering where I’m from, what do I really act like… this and that. But it’s just like what you see is really what you get.”

She adds: “I’m a very complex individual, and it’s because I’ve lived so many lives. So, because I’ve been placed in so many environments, it’s produced a woman who can do a lot of things organically, naturally.”

‘Boffum’ is featured on her new EP, Hella Pressure, which includes songs such as ‘Twinzz,’ the opening track ‘Pressure,’ and ‘Superstars,’ alongside K-pop group Twice.

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Rising UK rapper Plain Jane unleashes the visuals to her stellar debut single, ‘6 Shots’ directed by Josh Pear via GRM Daily. The gritty and unfiltered track reflects her experiences growing up in a disadvantaged area. With fierce lyrics and a pounding beat, ‘6 Shots’ introduces Plain Jane as a fearless new voice in UK Rap, delivering her message with unapologetic authenticity. Plain Jane’s sharp delivery and unvarnished storytelling offer a glimpse into her reality, drawing listeners in with her raw energy. The song is accompanied by a powerful music video that intensifies its message, visually capturing the defiance and determination that define her artistry. Through this debut, Plain Jane challenges conventions and sets herself apart as an artist unafraid to speak her truth. Her fearless approach and powerful narrative are sure to resonate with audiences, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting career ahead. Watch the music video below and be sure to add this to your favourite rap playlists.

Toronto-based musical giant, Haviah Mighty independently releases ‘Double The Fun,’ a single that aims to Double The Fun for anyone who listens, with the confident, slick bars you have come to expect from Mighty. Haviah Mighty will never overdo it, even when venturing out to explore new soundscapes and styles. She has an unmatched sense of reserve in the production that keeps things as sharp as a brand knew chef’s knife, and she is cooking gourmet. On ‘Double The Fun’ things are no different, with bass bumping to an easy trap beat, gang vocals and stealthily layered synths adding to builds that make it feel like you’re right there in that ‘Double The Fun’ kitchen with her. Haviah Mighty says that ‘Double The Fun’ is “a theme song for the underdogs. The ones who have to work twice as hard for half the results. Those who find beauty in the journey of challenges, those who never let the naysayers win, those who never let doubts prevail. ‘Double The Fun’ is about MAXIMIZING potential and quite literally doubling up on the things we love. With crazy hard-hitting production and a catchy chorus, this deeper message song could take over nightclubs, strip clubs, cruises, airpods or TikTok!” Along with the track we get a video made in collaboration with FELA, a woman-owned/Black owned creative company whose motto is “Everything we do comes back to our motto: Own Your Culture, Tell Your Stories.” It’s filmed in black and white to emphasize the scenes themselves, which accentuate the mundanity of everyday life – waiting for the bus stop, commuting to work – and juxtaposing them against the exact opposite of that. Haviah wants you to feel the pressure of a challenge, and the expressiveness in overcoming it. ‘Double The Fun’ is about duality… in many ways, it is about the basis of human nature.

The music scene is buzzing as Shaybo, the dynamic artiste known as “The Queen of the South,” drops her latest track, ‘Money’. Produced by the renowned Legendury Beatz, this rap/hip-hop anthem is a celebration of financial success and the confidence it brings. ‘Money’ is a track to celebrate success, an embodiment of the exhilarating feeling of achieving financial milestones. With its infectious beats and empowering lyrics, the track captures the essence of celebration and motivation, making it a perfect anthem for anyone striving for success. [via the Lagos Review]

Tomorrow, Doechii will release her new mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal — hard-ass title, hard-ass cover art. Over the past few weeks, Doechii has caused an internet stir with her Swamp Sessions freestyle series, and some of those tracks — ‘Nissan Altima,’ ‘Bullfrog,’ ‘Catfish’ — are on the new tape. So is ‘Boom Bap,’ the new single that Doechii has released. ‘Boom Bap,’ from its title on down, feels like a joke about the idea that Doechii prefers to rap over fired-up dance beats. The song is only two minutes long, but it goes through a lot of changes. On the intro, Doechii locks into a head-spinning rappity-rap flow while also mocking the idea that that’s what she should be doing: “They want real rap from a bitch like they outrappin’ a bitch.” The production, from Casper and DJ Miss Milan, shifts from New York-style soul-sample rap to something closer to house while Doechii screams that she’s everything. It’s a cool idea executed in a cool way. [via Stereogum]

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It’s the beginning of a new era for JT of City Girls. After sharing her solo single ‘No Bars,’ she’s already garnered much buzzy for her quick-witted punchlines and fiery flows. Now, she has shared the video for her viral new track. In the video, she is seen dancing behind blue bars, rocking matching hair and a hoodie. This is juxtaposed with clips of JT partying and meeting fans across London and Paris, emphasizing the she and City Girls have become a worldwide sensation. In a statement accompanying the song’s release this past week, JT said she hopes the song is the beginning of a new chapter in her artistry, and leads to more people taking her seriously in hip-hop. “I hope this freestyle finds you in a great place and is a start of the respect I deserve in music,” she said. “I love music! I love my voice! I love poppin my sh*t.” [via Uproxx]

JT isn’t the only female rapper to catch our attention this weekend – BIA is also holding it down with her latest single, ‘Raised Me.’ She has put her own spin on Petey Pablo’s ‘Raise Up’ flow, reminding us that she’s a force to be reckoned with amid her contemporaries. “Not for nothin’, I got motion, my traction never lackin’ / Say my name, say my name, more Ls, it never happened,” BIA effortlessly flows on her first verse. Later on she begins the chorus with, “Money on my mind and my mind on my money and thе business that pays me / I’m movin’ dangerous, tryna make it home safely.” [via HNHH]

Haviah Mighty is back with a new single, ‘Huh,’ a dancey, breakup track which places the Canadian rapper’s knack for emotional expression at the center of a ready-for-the-club beat. Taking stylistic cues from dancehall, ‘Huh’ balances Haviah’s hard-hitting flow with moments of bubbling, rhythmic goodness. As the lyrics “It’s a shame you let me down/ the way you did” shine through glitched-out vocal processing, the underlying pulse of the backbeat chugs on, creating a symbolic tension of sorts. “‘Huh’ is a tale of disappointment following the narration of a desperate lover who is losing the love of their life, and vowing to change to reverse it all,” Haviah explained in a press statement. “Desperate to go back to how it was, they’re taking responsibility for the incompatibility, and suffering a mind/body separation of sorts where their mind is wrapped up in the traumatic loss, unable to escape, but their body is free and has been let loose. They are living in two spaces, two worlds, and trying to return to perceived ‘stability,’ where ironically, what they want to return to, is the most unstable thing in their life.” [via Consequence]

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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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Chika is back with ‘Requiem for a Dream,’ her first new single since 2021. Produced by Chika with Thurst and Derek Dixie, the track’s instrumental mixes UK drill with a tender vocal sample to match the Grammy-nominated artist’s seamless transitions between rapping and singing over the course of just over two minutes. “The thought of mortality keep me alive,” the Alabama native raps on the first verse. “Game of the fittest/ I wanna survive.” Switching gears for the chorus, she sings, “Darkness can go away/ I’m alright with pretending that all’s well/ My world’s not ending/ We’ll be okay.” [via Consequence]

Haviah Mighty is back with a new single, ‘Huh,’ a dancey, breakup track which places the Canadian rapper’s knack for emotional expression at the center of a ready-for-the-club beat. Taking stylistic cues from dancehall, ‘Huh’ balances Haviah’s hard-hitting flow with moments of bubbling, rhythmic goodness. As the lyrics “It’s a shame you let me down/ the way you did” shine through glitched-out vocal processing, the underlying pulse of the backbeat chugs on, creating a symbolic tension of sorts. “‘Huh’ is a tale of disappointment following the narration of a desperate lover who is losing the love of their life, and vowing to change to reverse it all,” Haviah explained in a press statement. “Desperate to go back to how it was, they’re taking responsibility for the incompatibility, and suffering a mind/body separation of sorts where their mind is wrapped up in the traumatic loss, unable to escape, but their body is free and has been let loose. They are living in two spaces, two worlds, and trying to return to perceived ‘stability,’ where ironically, what they want to return to, is the most unstable thing in their life.”

Next month, Atlanta rapper Mercury will release an EP called heaven — it follows last year’s fear mercury EP. Now, Mercury has shared a NIY5H-directed video for the title track, which was produced by Laila. “‘Heaven’ is basically a song about getting lit, having fun, and being sexy,” Mercury said in a statement about the jittery cut. “I made it for the girlies and the gays but hopefully everyone shake they ass to it.” [via Stereogum]

It’s Kenzo B‘s moment right now. The 19-year-old New York City rapper has attracted accolades (including a GEN F profile) for her charismatic take on drill, chiefly defined by a flow that whirls and slices like a tornado of razor blades. As with every breakout moment, time is of the essence, which is why on her new single ‘BFFR’ (or, “Be Fuckin’ For Real”), Kenzo makes it clear that she’s not going to waste a second by speaking around any touchy subjects. “Yeah I said it, so what?,” a voice repeats as the song begins, with a steady string of handclaps the first indication of its strong bounce influence. Before long, the beat becomes cross-regional with guitar stabs that recall Nas’s ‘Made You Look,’ indicating that Kenzo’s not abandoning the sound of her city just yet. Skipping over the beat with the dexterity of an Olympic jump roper, Kenzo has the ferocity of someone who knows they’ve won the battle before it’s even begun. [via The FADER]

Rising hip-hop star Carla Rae, widely known as “The CEO,” is set to captivate the music world once again with her latest hit single, ‘Been Dat,’ featuring Sonyae Blu. This empowering anthem is making waves across the industry, uniting boss chicks everywhere and solidifying Carla’s status as a force to be reckoned with. ‘Been Dat’ is a powerful track that exemplifies Carla’s signature style and undeniable talent. With its infectious rhythm and captivating lyrics, the song invites listeners into Carla’s world, where resilience and determination reign supreme. This single is undoubtedly a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the essence of authentic hip-hop music. However, Carla’s impact reaches far beyond her music. She has become renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit and her dedication to empowering women in the industry. With her own record label, Carla is on a mission to revolutionize the game and create opportunities for fellow artists. [via Earmilk]

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Right now, the Memphis rapper GloRilla is going through a wild, dizzy come-up. Earlier this year, she released ‘FNF (Let’s Go),’ an underground smash that went viral and crossed over to the Hot 100. That success won GloRilla a deal with hometown rap king Yo Gotti’s CMG label, and she made her debut for that label when she released her song ‘Tomorrow’ a couple of months ago. Now, Glorilla has a new version of ‘Tomorrow’ with her spiritual and stylistic peer Cardi B, and its video will brighten your day. Cardi and GloRilla make so much sense together. They both make assertively ratchet head-slap music, and they both sound great over hard, simple beats. In the Diesel Filmz-directed video for ‘Tomorrow 2,’ GloRilla and her friends go wild in Cardi’s New York hometown, pole-dancing on subway poles and hanging out of sunroofs. Then, Cardi herself shows up and says a whole lot of tough shit: “Bitches be on dick today, sing every word of ‘Up’ tomorrow/ Bitch, I still got cases opened, keep your mouth shut tomorrow.” [via Stereogum]

Haviah Mighty has returned with ‘Honey Bun,’ a moody new song about the surface-level pleasures of fame. Produced by Bizness Boi and Derelle Rideout, ‘Honey Bun’ represents the mentality of always wanting more once you experience success. In a press release, Mighty explained that after a breakup, she turned to the material benefits of her rising rap career for comfort, only to realize that owning a bunch of Prada and Balenciaga can only make you so happy. “The end of this relationship was the end of stability and certainty for a time. It broke my trust. It meant that my value system around building relationships had completely changed. Where I once sought authenticity in a new connection, I found my desires were only surface,” Mighty recalled. “I pivoted hard to self-validation, recognizing my co-dependency on this person only after being left behind. I began to rely heavily on having multiple beautiful partners, money, designer clothes, drugs and any other way to escape the hurt. ‘Honey Bun’ is a toxic part of my journey, but mixed with the internal conflict of knowing better deep down.” After seemingly flexing about her new lavish lifestyle, Mighty ends ‘Honey Bun’ with audio from her father, who explains what’s really important. “I reflect on parental advice, ‘don’t need nothing but yourself, that’s on my mama/father,’ and while I’m still crooning about needing ‘another one,’ through the outro my father can be heard discrediting the entire song with his take on what beauty really is,” she explained. “You’re reminded that just as your true purpose is found from going within, the true purpose of another is found within them. Overall, this song is a reminder that nothing is surface deep.” [via Consequence]

Brooklyn-raised emcee Nello Luchi has always displayed the gift of gab and as a true student of the game, she values the power of lyricism over the unnecessary glitz. I must say, it’s been a while since we heard from her till she hit us up with her new jam ‘Bed Stuy Fly’. The aptly titled single sees her representing her borough to the fullest and reminding us that she never left. Her pen is still sharp as ever as she effortlessly glides over the moody backdrop made up of haunting keys and airy strings. Far from rhyming for the sake of it, Nello puts emotions into the lines with a lot of personal insight and bravado. Lines like “Duality of life I’d rather put on the leather but it gotta be vegan, I don’t beef with the extra, natural born flexer” and “Ran with Bad Boys, comb through them like the Bethas, yeah I’m on this beat like mustard, better catch-up” explore her tastes and firm demeanour as a lady who can rock with the men. [via Earmilk]

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