As the state of Massachusetts continues to endure the effects of COVID-19, that hasn’t stopped artists from releasing content. This week I present to you music from Sylus Gambino, BTL Ek, and Alejandro Blanco.
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Sylus Gambino ft. 8 Zipp, Vanni Allan Poe & Kam’Geez – “Kill Or Be Killed”
Artists: 8 Zipp, Vanni Allan Poe, Kam’Geez Single:“Kill or be Killed”
Sylus Gambino‘s name may sound new to you, but his connections run long. With the help of Roxbury’s own8 Zipp, NNCHVLNT artist Vanni Allan Poe and GYB’s Kam’Geez, the president and A&R director of NNCHVLNT records presents to us a brand new track and visual titled, “Kill Or Be Killed.”
As stated at the beginning of the video, one thing we got in common is pain.
Do we sense a compilation project from NNCHVLNT records in the works? Watch the four individuals in “Kill Or Be Killed” below.
BTL Ek – “Out on Bail”
Artist: BTL EK Single: “Out on Bail”
“THEY FREED EK!”
You should already be familiar with Bandits The Label if you’re a frequent visitor to the site. Being out on bail, BTL EK celebrates with a new single since his release to hold fans over until the release of his new project.
Over the production of Humbeats, Ek is watching his back but still thuggin’ shit out.
Watch BTL Ek in “Out On Bail,” directed by Rell below.
Alejandro Blvnco & Ricky Flaire – ‘4 Da Night’
Artists: Alejandro Blvnco, Ricky Flaire Single:4 Da Night
With his Vulnerable project on the way, I wanted to post Alejandro Blvnco‘s joint project with Ricky Flaire titled, 4 Da Night.
Originally released on Valentine’s Day, the four-track effort is definitely a vibe and I wish it was longer. It’s certainly a teaser to Blvnco’s forthcoming project, as well as what we can expect from Ricky Flaire.
In a clever nod to Kendrick’s previous diss, Drake aptly chose to dub his latest diss “The Heart Pt. 6.” Kendrick, who had previously named his diss track “6:16 in LA,” borrowed from Drake’s signature style of titling tracks with timestamps in various cities. Notably, Kendrick Lamar has gained renown for his ongoing “The Heart” series, releasing “The Heart Pt. 5” back in 2022.
The Heart Part 6 out now
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In his latest diss, Drake unveils revelations about Kendrick being misled regarding Drake’s alleged daughter on “Meet the Grahams.”
“You waited for this momеnt, overcome with the desperation / We plotted for a week and then we fed you the information / A daughter that’s 11 years old, I bet he takes it / We thought about giving a fake name or a destination / But you so thirsty, you not concerned with investigation,” he raps.
He continued with, “You gotta learn to fact check things and be less impatient / Your fans are rejoicing thinkin’ this is my expiration / Even the picture you used, the jokes and the medication / The Maybach glove and the drug he uses for less inflation / Master manipulator, you bid on the speculation.”
Drake also doubles down that Dave Free fathered one of Kendrick’s children and questions why Kendrick hasn’t seen his children in six months.
“And why isn’t Whitney denying all of the allegations? / Why is she following Dave Free and not Mr. Morale? / You haven’t seen the kids in six months, the distance is wild / Dave leaving heart emojis underneath pics of the child,” he raps.
The saga continues as Kendrick has unleashed yet another scathing diss track titled “Not Like Us.” Over Mustard‘s production, Lamar continues to confront Drake, exposing allegations of underage relationships, entanglements with Lil Wayne’s girlfriend, and much more.
The cover art for the single shows Drake’s Toronto mansion with markers typically reserved for identifying sex offenders.
“Say Drake I hear you like em young, to any b*tch that talk to em and they in love, make sure you hide your little sister from em,” Kendrick spits.
On the latest diss track, Kendrick is extremely direct, bringing up Drake’s mother, father, and son. He also reveals that Drake is hiding another child, a baby girl, and doubles down on claims that Drake is dating underage girls.
On Drake’s alleged second child:
“I’d like to say it’s not your fault that he’s hiding another child/Give him grace/That’s the reason I made Mr. Morale.”
Drake’s mother, Sandra:
“Dear Sandra, your son got some habits/I hope you don’t undermine them.”
“Your son’s a sick man with sick thoughts/I think n—-s like him should die/Him and Weinstein should get fucked up in a cell for the rest of they life/ And we’ve gotta raise our daughters knowing there’s predators like him lurkin’/Fuck a rap battle, he should die, so all of these women can live with a purpose.”
Drake’s father, Dennis:
“You raised a horrible fuckin’ person/The nerve of you, Dennis”