Well-known Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova, born Caswell Senior, is experiencing another delay in sentencing for the ongoing Gorilla Stone Nation case.
Casanova is among the 18 individuals charged as members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone gang in a comprehensive RICO case that emerged in December 2020.
The gang stands accused of various crimes, including drug trafficking, violent assaults, and the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Upstate New York.
Initially, Casanova faced charges of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to knowingly and intentionally manufacture, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a controlled substance (crack cocaine, cocaine, and marijuana), and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
He initially pleaded not guilty, and the rapper asserted his innocence, arguing that his high-profile status and connections to specific individuals made him a target for the authorities.
The rapper also admitted to being the shooter in a July 5, 2020, incident at a Florida party involving other gang members. During the altercation, Casanova fired at a rival over a gambling disagreement.
Additionally, the rapper acknowledged his involvement in a 2018 robbery in Manhattan that left a woman named Niya Rucker severely injured.
Moreover, Casanova confessed to conspiring to traffic a minimum of 100 kilograms of marijuana and being a key figure in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation.
He has now pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to conduct and participate in the affairs of a criminal enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity and one count of conspiracy to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana.
His new sentencing date is now scheduled for June 27, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. Casanova faces up to 60 years in prison.
Lil Boosie is always in the news, but his son is not. His son Tootie Raww is out there, seemingly living his young life. You might remember him, because he used to play around with T.I.’s son King. At first, I thought they were beefing for real, but it was all young, rich kid antics. Nevertheless, there’s a rumor that suggests Tootie may have crossed over.
These digital streets are saying that he was caught with a gun, drugs and a whole bunch of money. Sadly, there is not much more to this rumor, so it may be false. Still, the rumor could be linked to a lot of which has played out over social media. Some have even brought Charleston White into this because they were going back and forth a bit over social media.
One thing for sure is that this young dude grew up with a rich dad that has a lot of power in the hood! Why wouldn’t he just go be a rapper or a student? Hopefully, Tootie Raww is not in trouble, but looking below, it seems like he is claiming to be harassed. Based on the video and the description, he was knocked down in Austin during SXSW. Austin is as liberal as it gets for TX, but it is still the south. Seeing Tootie Raww out and about with what looks like a citation…I think he will be ok!
Reflecting on her new sound, Azealia indicated she has been experimenting with her voice.
“My voice has definitely matured a lot, and I feel really sexy when I sing now,” she said. “When you’re younger, especially when you come from theatre like I do, you’re kind of listening to yourself as you sing to make sure that you sound pretty. But I don’t care about sounding pretty. Because I’ve realized that I’m f###### gorgeous.”
And while “212” hitmaker Azealia may have made her name as a rapper, she never wants to be defined by just one genre.
“I do have some house songs, but a lot of my category is technically electronic music, and people really do gloss over how great of a traditional rapper I am,” the 31-year-old continued. “I’ve done everything. I’m singing opera on (2014 track) JFK. I’m doing dembow on (2020 song) ‘Salchichón.’ I’m doing bossa nova with that cover of ‘Chega de Saudade.’ I put out a f###### Christmas record. I just like music.”
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have filed a legal name change request for their son.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the reality star and “Sicko Mode” rapper have now requested for their son’s name to be legally changed.
In March 2022, Kylie shared with fans on Instagram that the pair would no longer be calling their infant son Wolf, the name she originally announced after his birth that February.
In January 2023, a few weeks before his first birthday, she revealed that they had settled on the name Aire.
In new legal documents, the parents noted that they “regret the initial name choice of Wolf Jacques Webster” for the child, and “believe that Aire Webster is a better fit.”
She wrote down Wolf, a name her older half-sister Khloé Kardashian suggested, because she liked the idea at the time.
“We really didn’t have a name. I just thought it was gonna just come to us when we saw him. And it didn’t,” she recalled. “So, we just put Wolf Webster in that moment. Right after I signed the birth certificate, I was like, ‘What did I just do?'”
Kylie and Travis, real name Jacques Webster, are also parents to five-year-old daughter Stormi.
They have been in an on-off relationship since April 2017 and reportedly broke up again in January.
Latto endures as one of the premier rappers in the present day and really show little sign of slowing up. Even when she goes a lil to the pop side, she’ll just link up with somebody like GloRilla is shore up the base in the hood. But, she may have gone a bit too far recently to show she’s a G.
She recently bragged about bringing a loaded glock to LAX. What the?
Went to LAX w a loaded glock 17 in my Birk got locked & let out in a few hours lmaooo booked a $75k jet to my show in Alabama & still made it on time! 😮💨 no cap in my rap TUH https://t.co/KUkt8NsdMg
What is not clearly stated is that his is some kind of old case and she was responding to a twitter user. That is a great thing! She also clarified that this is not related to another case in Atlanta. Thank GAWD!
Nah that was in Atlanta lol I was profiled for “looking like” sum b#### that robbed a n####… I’m not no robber man 😂 jail is NOT for me btw 🥴 https://t.co/GuMj0tL2kR
“Grimey Wealth.” The latest album from New York-native Infamous Billa. The 8-track project includes three guest features, including two-heavy hitters, Benny the Butcher for “Shabbat Shalom” and Uncle Murda for “Connected.”
The third is Oran Juice Jones li on “The G.O.Dizzy.”
Stream the entire effort below, and/or on your DSP of choice. Also, be sure to keep up with Infamous Billa by following him on Instagram for all news and updates; @infamousbilla.
As a member of Haiku d’Etat and Project Blowed, Abstract Rude is among the Los Angeles underground Hip-Hop elite. Now, the talented MC has a new song appearing in the Amazon Prime Video film, Half Dead Fred. Directed by Bron Theron of White Ninja Productions, the film revolves around a mysterious murder that takes place in Flint, Michigan. But medium detective Freddy Nash takes the case and uses his ability to see the dead to solve it. As Ab Rude explains to AllHipHop, the track—”Ghost Medium Detective”—provides the soundtrack for the end credits.
“My dude Bron Theron has been leveling up from murals since I met him back in the late ’90s to now docs, shorts and even feature films as with his newest Half Dead Fred,” he says. “When he showed me the script to write the ending recap song, it gave me that Clue meets Ghostbusters meets Inspector Gadget kind of noir, ‘who done it’ feel, so I wrote the song in that spirit, embodying the lead character and ‘Ghost Medium Detective’ himself Freddy Nash played by Corin Nemec. Damn it feels good to see people up on it! Y’all go watch that. You will hear me on the credits roll, and we made an official soundtrack music video for it as well.”
Theron, also an artist, has several writing credits under his belt, including 2008’s PrimalRap and 2021’s The Crude Crypt Volume One.
“As a mural artist, I travel to Flint every year to do artwork in the city,” Theron explains. “A friend of mine that runs the art program has a four-story Victorian house in carriage town, and we always joked about it being a haunted house. The owner of the house has actually written a book called Haunted Flint. I thought it would be fun to make a movie there, so I wrote a script that centered around the house, ghosts, treasure and a medium detective.
“I have known Abstract Rude for many years and worked on documentary films with him in the past, but this film was special in the fact that I gave him the script ahead of time so he can write lyrics that reflect the story. ‘Ghost Medium Detective’ is a dope song that really digs deep into the film, and the music video has a narrative around the artist as well. I also think it’s due time that Ab Rude’s work is seen on a more commercial level because the talent is obvious.”
Find Half Dead Fred here and watch the video for “Ghost Medium Detective.”
6ix9ine is up to his drunken shenanigans again, this time at a Miami baseball stadium. According to Page Six, the polarizing rapper was kicked out of LoanDepot Park on Friday night (March 17) after drinking too much. Although it was St. Patrick’s Day, he was apparently a little too spirited for other baseball fans to tolerate who were also on deck to watch Mexico’s game against Puerto Rico for the World Baseball Classic.
“He was heavily intoxicated and interrupting other guests’ experience,” a source said. Another added, “He was drunk, he was inebriated and he was out of control. There were a lot of families there last night and he was bothering people.”
In video posted online, 6ix9ine—dressed in all white with a green flag draped around his neck—leaned against the net in an attempt to stabilize himself at one point. Officials ultimately asked him to leave while two of his friends tried to reason with them. The intoxicated rapper eventually gave up and left, while still waving his large flag and taking photos with fans.
The incident reportedly occurred toward the end of the game so evidently the crowd had to put up with him for several innings.
One thing people knew about rapper Nipsey Hussle was that he was about amassing generational wealth.
Now, according to his brother Blacc Sam, his brother’s children will be set up and participate in the fruits of his labor.
Outside of what they receive as blood heirs of his estate, his brother revealed on a recent episode of the Earn Your Leisure” podcast, that his daughter, Emani Asghedom, 14, and son with Laura London, Kross Asghedom, 6, will be named owners of his “The Marathon Clothing” retail store in Los Angeles, CA.
Sam, whose real name is Samiel Asghedom, is looking to expand the space into something for the community offering free programming for young people in need. This is something that benefitted Nip when he was young.
The brother has been rocking the brand, making sure it stays hot. An example is the partnership with PUMA.
The internet can be a battle ground for bullies and their targets—no matter who you are. On Thursday (March 16), Wiz Khalifa posted a series of photos to Twitter. They were harmless enough; the rapper was pictured enjoying some studio time, getting a massage, smoking some dank and scrolling through his phone. But Twitter being Twitter, Khalifa’s feet quickly became the main attraction.
People couldn’t help but notice Khalifa was in desperate need of a pedicure. As one person wrote, “This why pedicures are important for men as well cause how you this fine and your feet that crusty ain’t no damn wayyyyy!!!!!” Another said: “I COULD’VE GONE THE REST OF MY F###### LIFE WITHOUT SEEING WIZ KHALIFA’S TOES UNPROVOKED. HOW IS HE ONLY 35 WITH TOES LIKE THAT??!?”
Wiz Khalifa, who’s getting ready to hit the road with Snoop Dogg, Warren G and more for the High School Reunion Tour, didn’t respond to the public outcry. But it wouldn’t be surprising if he took action.
A similar situation took place with Juelz Santana. In 2018, Dipset dropped a video for “Sauce Boyz” and fans were quick to point out Santana was missing a few teeth. Santana was brutally roasted online but ultimately underwent some serious dental work to fix the damage.
Caffeine TV has made its name in the battle rap space as the first streaming system to offer top-tier battle rap consistently for free. This Sunday, March 19, the company will stretch itself in the PPV space and charge $25 in their point system to watch one of the most anticipated cards of the battle year and biggest inter-gender card in the culture.
This year, the brand took a chance on the model previously used by URL (who sold their tickets for $55) and is now used by leagues like Rare Breed Entertainment, King of the Dot, Battle Academy, and Chrome 23 (who made history charging more than any other league in history at $65).
Fans were upset. After getting URL battles for free, people are stressed. Especially since the news came out days before the card dropped.
People say they still are going to cop the stream and watch the show anyway.
All of the PPV talk has taken people
This year’s offering is set to surpass those goals. The card consists of the following: Ms. Hustle vs. Tay Roc; Casey Jay vs. DNA; Shooney Da Rapper vs. Shotgun Suge; Coffee vs. Shotgun Suge; and Jaz the Rapper vs. Charlie Clips.
If you not able to pop up, go to @caffeine and watch the ppv for 25 bucks. Cheapest in the game. PPV also come with on demand and 1 free month of the URL App. Tap in!! Salute to the home team @urltv 🤲🏾📈 pic.twitter.com/ZTHITMgywp
“Kings vs. Queens is always a bloodbath, where the very top artists get on stage and attempt to verbally tear each other apart,” explains Troy “Smack” Mitchell. “This year, most of the battlers have history and the match-ups make sense, painting narratives that the culture has been wanting answers to. I believe, like our other Kings vs. Queens, this one will be explosive.”
KINGS vs. QUEENS 4 airs live on Caffeine TV on Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST. Battles from KVQ4 will later stream exclusively on The Ultimate Rap League’s App, within weeks of their debut. The URL App is available across multiple servers: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Samsung Smart TV, and XBOX on Androids, Apple Tablets, phones, and televisions.
Tyga is solidifying his relationship with pop star Avril Lavigne with diamonds. Celebrity jeweler Eric Mavani completed a custom chain for Lavigne earlier this week. Worth an estimated $80,000, the necklace boasts 50 carats of white and black diamonds along with several pink sapphires. It also includes Lavigne’s first name, two anarchy symbols placed over pink hearts and a pair of skulls and crossbones with pink ribbons.
Lavigne was spotted wearing the piece on Thursday night (March 16) in Los Angeles on an apparent date with the rappers. She’s also been posting photos of it online.
Tyga and Avril Lavigne began casually dating sometime around Paris Fashion Week, which took place between February 27 and March 7. The couple was in the French metropolis for actress Hunter Schafer’s collaboration with Mugler. They were not only photographed holding hands and embracing as they chatted with friends, they were also photographed kissing.
Lavigne was previously married to Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley but divorced after four years. She then dated reality star and son of Bruce Jenner, Brody Jenner, for two years. She moved on to the lead singer of Nickelback whom she married in 2013, but they ultimately divorced. More recently, she was engaged to Mod Sun but ended their engagement in February.
As for Tyga, he was famously linked to Kylie Jenner before she started dating Travis Scott. He also has a child with Blac Chyna. Last October, he was arrested on domestic abuse charges.
Stoner culture has boomed over the past several decades. Hip-hop has revolutionized the industry, raising a new generation who appreciate rap music and marijuana.
How did the famous genre and the multi-faceted herb influence pop culture?
Music is a powerful tool that uplifts, encourages, and influences listeners in various ways. Cannabis used to be a taboo topic, but it’s become mainstream today. Song lyrics provide artists with a platform to express their opinions on the plant and open doors for an inclusive society.
Join us as we dive into the intertwined history of marijuana and hip-hop and how they helped shape today’s world. We also explore the rappers who’ve had the biggest influence and how they revolutionized pop culture.
There was a time when weed and hip-hop music wasn’t well known. Many people turned their nose up at the mention of both, considering them stains on society.
They had plenty in common. Some people associated the music genre and the herb with rebellion, gangster activity, and irresponsible attitudes. They were taboo topics, only discussed in private circles and rallied against at teacher-parent school functions.
The hip-hop genre started in 1973, not long after the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) officially outlawed cannabis in 1970. Rappers began speaking about sensitive topics like drug abuse, violence, politics, and discrimination.
Some artists even advocated against marijuana use, and the CSA caused the herb to become associated with negativity and judgment.
From the 1970s to the late 1990s, there was a revolutionary shift in the public’s attitude toward rap and cannabis.
1996 was a landmark year as California legalized marijuana, sparking a new revolution and gradual de-stigmatization of the plant’s use. As more people worldwide expressed their passion for hip-hop and cannabis, they rose in popularity.
In the early 1990s, stoner rap was born. Hip-hop artists like Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill, and Redman started something no one in the genre had done before: making music about weed.
By the start of the 21st century, many more rappers caught on to the trend. Some significantly impacted both industries, like Snoop Dogg entering the marijuana market and popularizing stoner songs.
These artists shed new light on specific subjects for people worldwide to gain inspiration. The widespread acceptance and celebration of hip-hop and weed occurred almost simultaneously, paving the way for today’s freer society.
The Relationship Between Hip-Hop and Marijuana
An underground culture existed for many years before prohibition and the birth of rap music. Jazz, rock, and reggae musicians paid homage to cannabis from the early 1900s.
When hip-hop started making waves, listeners felt a similar catharsis to when they smoked weed. Stoner culture is rooted in finding an outlet, experiencing therapeutic healing, and giving a voice to the underdogs.
Rap music provides the same release for listeners. There are often encouraging and empowering lyrics about a wide host of social topics like injustice, prejudice, pain, and heartbreak.
When rappers started releasing music about weed, it shed new light on a stigma that had existed for years. Not only do the lyrics talk about the fun side of the herb, but they also touch on its therapeutic properties.
As these songs spread worldwide, they gave courage to those who faced shame and judgment for using marijuana.
Many people have advocated for cannabis, and although hip-hop didn’t directly contribute to legalization, it certainly had a significant impact. Rap songs about weed portray the plant as a means of managing life’s struggles and achieving creativity, relaxation, and spirituality.
Several rappers are open and avid advocates for marijuana use. Artists like Wiz Khalifa celebrate 420, releasing songs that celebrate the positive feelings associated with the herb.
Others, like Lil Wayne, make songs about weed for fun. As more states legalized the plant, hip-hop artists could publicly express their passion for it. No matter their background, they often speak out about discrimination against people who use cannabis.
Many musicians use marijuana as a creative tool. It’s well known for opening up the mind, providing a brain boost, and allowing users to enhance their artistic abilities. The herb also changes listeners’ perception of music, amplifying the tunes and lyrics.
Stoned fans listen to hip-hop and feel the beats deep within. They’re able to connect more deeply with the music, which can also inspire them to pick up a pen and write their own songs.
How many more stoner hip-hop stars will we see in the future? More of them venture into the cannabis business and even have strains named after them. Thanks to this movement, more fans of the herb can find solace in the fact that famous people share their passion.
Marijuana Helped Change the Hip-Hop Game
There have been many influences on cannabis and pop culture as we know it today. Rappers like Kanye West help weed gain recognition as a positive healing outlet with many therapeutic benefits.
The hip-hop game changed when artists spoke about weed with increasing frequency. Songs give listeners insight into the benefits of the plant and allow them to connect to relatable lyrics.
In a world where trends come and go, rap music and marijuana remain consistent and unchangeable. Despite many attempts to dampen both of them, they’ve proven to be resilient and globally influential.
As the stigma behind cannabis use gradually dies out, society deems it more appropriate to promote the herb. Music is still a massive and beneficial tool that can help shed a more positive light on otherwise taboo topics.
One of the Queens of Rap, Nicki Minaj, is back on top of the charts.
According to Billboard, as of Saturday, March 18, she is back in the number-one spot on the trade magazine’s Hot Rap Songs chart with her new song, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.”
This song, released on March 3, is a back-to-back No. 1 debut for her since her last hit, “Super Freaky Girl.”
Her last number-one single
According to Glitter, “Super Freaky Girl” was a big hit for the Queens rapper. It made history for her, becoming the first solo female rapper with a No. 1 Hot 100 debut since the 1997 release of Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing).”
On Wednesday, March 15 also released a clip of herself in a black bikini and a red kimono to show how 40 fine she is, even as she is still competing with the young women.
Rapper 50 Cent could finally come face to face with former drug kingpin Corey “Ghost” Holland Sr. in a mediation conference slated for May.
Holland filed a $1 billion lawsuit in 2021 against 50 Cent, Courtney Kemp, and the STARZ network, claiming that the hit TV series “Power” is based on his life story.
Court documents reveal that Holland, representing himself, asserts that he mailed a copy of his CD Blasphemy to Kemp’s father in 2007, featuring a song that narrates his experiences as a drug lord.
Holland further maintains that the seven acts in his Blasphemy CD bear striking similarities to the seven seasons of “Power” and the first two seasons of the spinoff, “Power Book II: Ghost.”
50 Cent’s legal team argues that the lawsuit is not valid due to the one-year statute of limitations under New York law.
They point out that the final episode of “Power” aired in February 2020, and Holland filed his lawsuit in April 2021, making his claim time-barred.
The rapper’s lawyers also contends that the characters in “Power” are entirely fictional and no rational person could believe any character is based on Holland or his life.
The mediation could be the first the two men actually meet, although if 50 had his way, it would have happened much earlier and in A different setting.
Holland alleges that 50 Cent was attempting to provoke a confrontation between the two.
50’s legal team has never replied to Holland’s request for sanctions over the alleged visit, and a judge has ordered both parties to sit down to try to reach an agreement.
As the legal dispute unfolds, the upcoming mediation conference presents a chance for both parties to potentially find a resolution to the massive lawsuit.
The conference is scheduled for May 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM via video conference.
Former Donald Trump says he may be getting arrested on Tuesday, March 21.
The 45th president took to social media to share the news.
“Illegal leaks from a corrupt & highly political Manhattan district attorney’s office … indicate that, with no crime being able to be proven … the far & away leading Republican candidate & former president of the United States of America, will be arrested on Tuesday of next week,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, according to Reuters.
He will be the second president ever to be arrested. The first was Ulysses S. Grant, who was arrested by William H. West, a former slave and Civil War veteran who joined the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Ironically, Trump’s arrest will be at the hands of another Black person— New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James.
Grant was arrested for speeding in his horse-drawn carriage. Trump’s crimes are a little more ridiculous.
Trump is facing more serious charges for trying to give a p### star hush money about their affair.
And unlike Grant, Trump is calling for national protest from his supporters.
“Protest, take our nation back!” said Trump.
The former president is also being investigated for inciting the Jan. 6 protest on the Capitol building. That call for protest was because he lost the 2020 election.
Qing Madi is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and entertainer shaping the future of music with her unique genre-bending fusion of afro-beats, pop, soul, and R&B. Influenced by the lyrical arrangements and overall artistry of Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Aaliyah, the 16-year-old is looking to irrevocably change the direction of the industry with her brand of music and dance.
Reared on a steady diet of hip-hop and R&B luminaries Columbia recording artist Qing Madi’s music is a testament to her maturity, eschewing despair for lyrics replete with hope, escapism, and a profound sense of interconnectedness. One listens to her latest single “Why” will confirm why the Nigerian star has been deemed the “next up” out of West Africa. The young artist’s distinctive, effervescent song craft combines melodicism, irresistible rhythmic drive, and inspiration that fulfill her goal of making music that’s “fun, uplifting, empowering, and celebratory.”
While she follows in the footsteps of legendary Afrobeat giants, Qing Madi has brazenly carved her own musical niche with her self-described Afro-R&B sound. Her latest single “Why” is the follow-up to “See Finish” released earlier this year which garnered over 8.2 million streams. The official video for “Why” shot in Lagos, Nigeria is a throwback to the teen’s experience in high school. With dancing skills reminiscent of the late Aaliyah, the classically trained ballerina flexes her vocal range to give us a glimpse into her forthcoming EP.
Through it all, Qing Madi’s remained grounded. And therein lies much of her appeal. In a time when many rising pop stars have become further and further removed from the folks that they speak to with their custom-made looks and unattainable lifestyles, Qing Madi remains a lot like us: a tender, tough, self-possessed young lady who puts her community before commercial concerns. When summing up what her music is about, Qing Madi offers a simple answer: “I have an unbelievable story to tell.”
The wives of twins, who did a podcast with 50 Cent, former associates of the Sinaloa cartel, Vivianna Lopez and Valerie Gaytan, have pleaded guilty to a number of charges including money laundering connected to collecting, hiding, and spending their men’s big bank.
The two will enter official pleas to U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly, according to ABC 7 News, in April.
In 2022, rapper 50 Cent expanded his reach in entertainment from Hip-Hop music, television, and film and now tapping into the podcasting world.
The Queens native did not go Joe Budden with the effort, sharing his thoughts about what’s going on in the world (he has his social media for that), but the content creator created a show about crime life and drug culture.
In the series, the Chicago-born identical twins sat with co-hosts Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and investigative journalist Charlie Webster, to share with “listeners how they went from dealing $2 billion worth of drugs across the country as North America’s most successful cocaine traffickers to government informants.”
They spoke about the backlash and everything the internal questions they have for themselves for snitching on one of the biggest drug dealers in the Western Hemisphere.
Like their husbands, the wives have also used their experience to make money.
In 2017, Lopez and Gaytan wrote a book titled “Cartel Wives,” discussing their lives as wives to drug dealers. The book references some of the crooked things the ladies had to do.
Lil Mosey released the “Flu Game” single this week. SM, SephGotTheWaves, and GeoVocals produced the R&B-influenced track. Plus, a YUNGTADA-directed video for the 2019 XXL Freshman’s record arrived on March 17.
Professional basketball legend Michael Jordan’s iconic performance in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals inspired Mosey’s “Flu Game” song. Jordan reportedly suffered from flu-like symptoms during that sporting event.
In 2022, Lil Mosey dropped the UNI and VER EPs. The 21-year-old rapper’s discography also includes 2018’s Northsbest and 2019’s Certified Hitmaker studio LPs. All four projects came out viaInterscope Records.
Northsbest peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Certified Hitmaker made it to No. 12 and remained on the Billboard 200 for 50 weeks. “Noticed” off Northsbest became Mosey’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Following the huge success of their preceding debut The Ark (2019) and the follow-up, 2022’s So Far So Good, the two meteorically rising West Coast artists will now unleash the trifecta in their illustrious discography.
“It started as a mood for me. Looking back over Zach and I’s music, I realized we had music for the gym, music to study to, music to drive to, but didn’t really have music for chilling with some girls” Jimmie mentions.
Jimmie further reiterates the R&B-hinged project is a culmination of sessions he had with musician Soma who influenced his sound.
“I convinced Zach to take a break from what we were currently working on to focus on this as I felt the energy and urgency around it. One song turned into 2, 2 turned into 3, 3 turned into 5 and I thought it could turn into a full project which both of them weren’t big on but I really believed in it and saw what it could become. The songs were just flowing and being completed so fast, next thing you know, we had a full album in 2 months!”
Zach, the producer-half of the recording-performing artist seconds Jimmie revealing the project is expansive to their sound and sees them delve more into themes of love, relationships, women, and how they deal with the same as black men. Genres such as Afrobeats are also present on the record.
“Yeah Jimmie definitely had the vision on this project,” he said. “I wasn’t convinced or really inspired to do the album until we were halfway done with the music, and like he said, we were knocking each track out like crazy fast. It really came together and I’m happy with the finished product. I can’t wait for y’all to hear it.”
With introspective takes on trust, confidence, lust, courtship, and heartbreak, the project ties the duality of love into one. Whether it’s the sunny and warm feelings of being in love, to the dark and turbulent times when disagreements, fear, and jealousy, the project hones in on the artists’ vulnerabilities and rife reflections on these topics. A candid snapshot on the rollercoaster of love, Jimmie, Zach, and co-creator Sound of Soma bare it all.
