Music
Listen to Ari Lennox’s Rendition of ‘A Kind Of Magic’
Ari Lennox is back again with another drop! She’s certainly on a roll with her renditions of old-school classics. This time around — in collaboration with Coca-Cola — she’s dished out her own take on ‘A Kind of Magic’ by the world-renowned British rock group known as Queen.
The hit single was originally penned by the band’s drummer, Roger Taylor and was used in the fantasy/action film, Highlander. Check out this fan-made visualizer below:
‘One dream, one soul
One prize, one goal
One golden glance of what should be
(It’s a kind of magic)
One shaft of light that shows the way
No mortal man can win this day
(It’s a kind of magic)’
The different approaches to the song, from 1986 to 2022 are quite captivating.
The rock n’ roll production, especially in tandem with the Highlander’s themes of courage and immortality defines magic as something heroic and supernatural. On the other hand, Ari’s rendition defines magic as everlasting, familial love as she notes in her behind-the-scenes clip at Coke Studios.
Flipping a rock jam into rhythmic soul was a challenge that Ari conquered effortlessly. In the same video, she briefly mentions how she worked to stay true to the late Freddie Mercury‘s range and, of course, it all came together beautifully in the end.
Stream Ari’s take on ‘A Kind Of Magic‘ and watch her live acoustic performance below!
Culture
Chance The Rapper Announces New Mixtape ‘Star Line’
Chance The Rapper quietly revealed his upcoming mixtape, “Star Line,” via Instagram. In his bio, he simply stated, “Working on my mixtape it’s called Star Line.” The project will feature collaborations with notable artists like Lil Wayne, DJ Premier, Lil Yachty, and more.
On X (formerly Twitter), Chance shared a teaser clip featuring appearances from Wayne, Preemo, Lil Yachty, Jermaine Dupri, T-Pain, Jazze Pha, and Vic Mensa. Additionally, he gave fans a sneak peek of a new track titled “Buried Alive” and polled them on whether he should drop a music video for it.
I’ll be ready to go pic.twitter.com/zYliNZJsjj
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 21, 2024
“Star Line” marks Chance The Rapper’s follow-up to his 2019 album, “The Big Day.”
Audio
Quavo Claps Back at Chris Brown with New Diss Track ‘Over Hoes & B*tches’; Chris Brown Responds
Quavo has fired back at Chris Brown with a new diss track, “Over Hoes & B*tches,” following Brown’s earlier release of “Weakest Link” aimed at him. This exchange began when Brown dissed Quavo on his track “Freak” from the deluxe version of his latest album, “11:11.” Quavo countered with “Tender,” prompting Brown’s response.
The latest track premiered on DJ Akademiks‘ livestream on Monday, Apr. 22, with Quavo targeting Brown and his associates from OHB, Saweetie and more.
“Lil boy wanna die ’bout some coochie?/You still fucked up ’bout Karrueche?/You tried to beat up Teyana, but Usher wouldn’t let you do it/The cocaine got him your honor, bipolar disorder, no wonder/You was the greatest, n***a, you fumbled/Going out sad, I’m watching you crumble.” Quavo spits.
Chris Brown has since responded to the diss stating that he’s disappointed.
Music
Renni Rucci & Big Lex Team Up on Blacc Zacc’s ‘NOLA’ Visual
After dropping his anticipated “48 Hours” mixtape with NEKKO BABY, Blacc Zacc is back with a bang, dropping the official video for “NOLA,” a standout track from the project. Teaming up with fellow South Carolina rapper and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Renni Rucci, along with the charismatic Big Lex, known for her stint on Joseline’s Cabaret and also a South Carolina native, this collaboration brings together a trifecta of talent straight out of the Palmetto State.
In 2021, Big Lex dropped her debut EP Carolina Princess. Back in October, she dissed Stunna Girl on the track, “Number 1 Stunna.”
Recently, Renni Rucci dropped a track titled “Love You More” and announced during a taping of Love & Hip Hop that she is pregnant with Blacc Zacc’s child.
We can't wait to meet your new bundle of joy, @RenniRucci! 🫶🏾 #LHHATL pic.twitter.com/vuUVrqN5rb
— Love & Hip Hop (@loveandhiphop) April 17, 2024
Watch ‘NOLA’ above.
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