British hip-hop artist Speech Debelle is back in the spotlight with her latest single, ’11:11′, taken from her fourth studio album, Sunday Dinner On a Monday, which is out now. This album marked a significant return to the music scene for the critically acclaimed artist, whose career took off with her Mercury Prize-winning debut album, Speech Therapy, in 2009. ’11:11′ is a track that encapsulates elegance, grace, bravado and rap. Produced by Skripture, with additional production by Dem Drums, the song exudes the energy reminiscent of classic hip-hop. The single arrives alongside an equally impressive music video directed by Aiden Harmitt-Williams. Speaking about ’11:11′, Speech Debelle says, “The track reminded me instantly of classic hip-hop. It has that energy that makes you want to let everyone know what you as a rapper are meant to do with a beat.” ’11:11′ is a testament to Speech’s continued creativity and her ability to evolve as an artist while staying true to her unique style.

One month after Australia voted ‘no’ to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, rapper and Malyangapa, Barkindji woman Barkaa has dropped a clapback with the cutting single ‘Division’. ‘Division’ was made before the results were released, and Barkaa had originally hoped that the track would never see the light of day. But as the prospect of a no vote became clear on October 14, she began to ready it for release. In a press statement Barkaa says, “I was just so sad. But then a part of me was like, ‘At least I’m not crazy. Everything I’ve been feeling is real, is the truth. The nation’s rejection of us confirms it.” The accompanying video shows Barkaa ferociously rapping to a man wearing a cap in the Australian green and gold. They sit across from each other, making direct eye contact, as she spits: “I don’t want your table, fuck your table and its weak legs / Fuck your constitution, you can keep it for them rednecks / And everytime you look at us, I hope it makes you fuckers sweat.” [via NME]

Brooklyn star Lola Brooke has released her debut album Dennis Daughter and its third single and music video, ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ featuring Coi Leray and Nija. The Jersey-club inspired track received video treatment from director Ben Mark, showing Lola, Coi and singer/songwriter Nija taking over the streets of Downtown Newark, NJ and Times Square. The high-energy visual sees bikers and club-dancers matching the mood of the tune, as they hit signature Jersey moves like the “running man,” “rock ya hips” and “sexy walk.” [via VIBE]

After recently releasing a collaborative project, The Am3rican Dream, with Jay Worthy and Harry Fraud, Kamaiyah is back with a new single and video for ‘Groupies.’ Along with the new single and video, Kamaiyah has also announced her new album Another Summer Night. The former XXL Freshmen Class member’s swagger and charismatic raps shine through on Another Summer Night, and the funky, freaky spirit of her hometown of Oakland remains a core and vital element in her music. Another Summer Night features appearances from Jay Worthy and 03 Greedo. [via Broadway World]

Atlanta rapper/singer/actress and self-proclaimed “theater kid” Baby Tate snatches follicles in a dramatic lip sync competition for ‘Wig,’ inspired by RuPaul’s hit series Drag Race. It’s an anthemic song from her newly released EP, Baby Tate Presents — Sexploration: The Musical. To start things off, Baby Tate dedicates the vignette to members of the trans, drag, and nonbinary communities. From there, she plays a judge alongside Grammy-nominated songwriter Justin Tranter and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Luxx Noir London, in an electric lip sync battle that includes spirited dancing, colorful wigs, and feisty competitors who aren’t afraid to snatch them. The hook itself is an incessant command that becomes an engrossing chant. “Gimme your wig, wig, wig, wig,” she repeats over a thumping baseline. The video aligns with the song’s mischievous lyrics and jumpy piano; the animated miming — and the judges’ reaction to it — creates an epic exhibition in camp. As imaginative as it is braggadocious, the video is a fitting visual manifestation of Baby Tate’s technicolor mind — a fertile ground where impulse and big ideas become the stuff of theater. It’s just the latest example of the creativity that powers her latest project. [via Broadway World]

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Tkay Maidza is back with a new single, ‘Silent Assassin,’ which was produced by Flume. It’s the Australian musician’s first song since last year’s ‘Nights In December,’ which came after the official conclusion of Maidza’s years-long Last Year Was Weird EP project. “I like to move in silence, but this song is a reminder that people shouldn’t count me out or underestimate my abilities; they should be afraid when I’m quiet as I come back more evolved,” she said in a statement. “I’ve always wanted to work with Flume and was immediately ecstatic when he played the instrumental for this; I wanted to channel Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot.” [via Stereogum]

Alabama rapper Chika has announced her debut full-length, SAMSON: The album, out July 28 via Warner Records. As a preview, she’s shared the powerful new single ‘DEMIGOD.’ On ‘DEMIGOD,’ Chika uses a melodic flow while describing how her well-documented mental health issues can benefit her artistry: “I love when I’m manic/ Try not to panic/ Walls of my head are all quilted and padded/ Words in my brain get translated through static.” [via Consequence]

Gaining buzz as an artist to watch this year, Brooklyn rapper BreezyLYN shares her infectious new single ‘KEEP WISHING’ featuring 2Rare. On the energetic track, a bright piano loop glows through a pulsating beat as the production interpolates the R&B staple ‘One Wish’ by Ray J. BreezyLYN leans into this sonic backdrop with a charismatic flow before delivering the dynamic mantra-like hook, “If he had one wish, he’ll wish for a bitch like me.” Plus, Philadelphia phenomenon 2Rare pulls up with a showstopping cameo of his own. About the track, BreezyLYN commented, “I was very hands-on with the making of ‘KEEP WISHING’ and worked closely with the producer to get the vibes right. We were in the studio creating the beat, and I instantly knew I had to get 2Rare on it. We didn’t know each other so I DM’ed him the snippet I posted and said, ‘I need you on this, we’d kill it.’ Finally, my label partner 100k Track was able to connect us on FaceTime, and from there, it’s been locked in. I also spoke with Ray J on FaceTime who gave me his support. The positive energy for this collab makes me so excited for everyone to hear it.” [via Hip Hop Since 1987]

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Queen Millz has just dropped the visuals to her new release titled ‘More Than’. A track that centres around Queen Millz’s devotion to music, her career and levelling up, ‘More Than’ is a message to the music industry that Queen Millz isn’t one to be slept on. In the busy visuals, we see Queen Millz working and performing at festivals, recording in the studio and more – showcasing that the success that she has received thus far hasn’t come easy. [via GRM Daily]

Ivorian Doll is finally back with another track, this time the rap star has released visuals for her sexually-charged track ‘Big Booty’. A celebration of sexuality, curves and body positivity, IVD presents a new twerk anthem that comes just in time for festival season. The visuals by Kaylum are bold and explicit, showcasing everything that the title would suggest. [via GRM Daily]

After teasing ‘Plan B’ at Coachella 2022 and officially dropping the new track shortly after, Megan Thee Stallion’s latest hit single finally gets its own music video, along with some major high-fashion looks from Mugler. We’ve seen Megan as a Mugler muse before, as she wore the designer label to the 2022 Billboard Awards, both on the red carpet and on stage for her live performance of ‘Plan B’ and ‘Sweetest Pie.’ For the video, Megan is seen wearing multiple Mugler custo looks, including a sheer paneled bodysuit with printed jeans and a cropped blazer top, a similar bodysuit with thigh-high stockings, as well as a headpiece designed by famous milliner Stephen Jones. [via NYLON]

Doja Cat has shared the video for her new track ‘Vegas’, which she recorded for the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic. The footage features a cameo by Shonka Dukureh, the singer and actress who plays early rock n roll pioneer Big Mama Thornton in Elvis. Thornton’s original version of ‘Hound Dog’ is incorporated into Doja Cat’s new track, and was famously re-recorded by Presley to huge success. [via NME]

Two of rap’s fastest-rising women link up for a fiery collaboration on Lakeyah‘s ‘Mind Yo Business’ featuring Latto. The Atlanta native and the Atlanta transplant (by way of Milwaukee) display some aggressive chemistry on the fast-paced track, which finds them boasting their big-money moves while warning haters not to stick their noses where they don’t belong. In the song’s video, the two women lounge among the shrubbery in a well-manicured garden while the thirsty gardeners try to catch a glimpse of their greatness from behind the hedges. [via UPROXX]

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