“Keep In Touch” by Tory Lanez feat Bryson Tiller

New Bryson Tiller is always great news. This time it comes as a feature on Tory Lanez new single “Keep In Touch.” It’s one of the smoothest songs that Lanez has ever done; Tiller practically floats on this since it’s right in his comfort zone. s

“The Flute Song” by Russ

There’s going to be plenty of haters for Russ’ latest smash, “The Flute Song.” As much of an asshole as he can be, his new cut is a fucking banger, no matter which way you cut it. The flute in the background is so loud and shrill in the background that it is almost a secondary character in the song. And it works because of that, being one of his strongest songs to date.

“It’s A Slime” by Young Thug feat. Lil Uzi Vert

We knew that Young Thug was releasing Slime Language based on the snakes that he sent to various publications recently, but we still weren’t prepared for the genius that is “It’s A Slime.” With production that sounds like the ebb and flow of a mountain river, Thug practically skips like a rock on the top of the beat, Uzi following behind him emulating the same crisp delivery.

“BLACKJACK” by Amine

It feels damn good to get some new Amine after such a long wait. His trademark off-kilter style has long been one of rap’s most alluring aesthetics, now he’s back with a wild new project ONEPOINTFIVE, and, on it, is “BLACKJACK” that’s a barren, naked rap feast. Amine’s flow on this thing is ridiculous. A true gem.

“What’s The Hook” by Reeseynem feat. Chance The Rapper

Reeseynem’s latest features a bold horn and synth pattern that immediately grips the listener. His smooth, confident raps aren’t anything too boldly original, but they fit the brisk nature of the song. Chance The Rapper similarly brings in this enigmatic energy, showcasing the brilliant flows that make his rap heavy cuts like “I Might Need Security” so vivacious.

Travis Scott’s first week numbers for his sophomore album Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight were only 88,000 for the first week. They were indicative of his place in hip-hop; acknowledged, but not eminent enough to truly make an impact. But now, with the release of ASTROWORLD, things have changed. Travis managed to move 553,000 in the first week of sales, giving him the second highest first week opening of this year.

This is immense for Travis. He’s finally in the big boy league now, aligning himself with names like Drake and J. Cole when it comes to rappers that can do numbers. This is a seldom feat; most artists aren’t able to move more than 100,000 first week. But with Travis being able to move such a high number of units, it means that next time, it’ll be easier. He finally has a fanbase that’s interested in investing its money into his artistry.

So what changed?

On first glance, it has to be his association with socialite Kylie Jenner. Travis has become America’s favorite celebrity boyfriend who happens to be one of the most respected artists in the game. His rapping capabilities have never been the sharpest, but his ability to create genius music has saved him time and time again. Now, the world knows exactly how good he is.

In the future, just as with other artists who hit amazing sales figures, Travis will only go up from here. Whether he goes platinum first week next time, who knows. But him being able to hit this milestone on his third album says a lot. It’s only up from here for Travis.

The path to amazing opportunity goes through many people on its long winding road. These denizens have the influence and knowledge that will enable you to reach amazing heights, but they receive payment in your charisma. In other words, if you’re not a likable person, influential people won’t gravitate towards you.

Or, anyone else, for that matter. Life improves drastically when people can relax around you, be themselves, and relate to you in conversation. It’s not only about talking either; everything from your personality to how you carry yourself are important parts of your charisma. Your hygiene, your way of talking, your surroundings, things that you may find miniscule can be the difference between corporate opportunity and minimum-wage.

“It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know,” says the age-old mantra about making connections. How do you think that those “who-to-knows” get established? By being charismatic, you’ll win at this, as well as nearly every other aspect of life.

Here are some general tips on improving your charisma.

Always listen, really

Don’t wait for someone to finish speaking before giving your two cents. Listen. Actively, at that. Nod your head, engage with their conversation, and then offer a response. Showing someone that you’re paying attention to what they have to say is essential in building their trust and opinion of you. It makes you look mature and understanding as well. Also, never cut across someone while they’re speaking; apologize if you do.

Plaster a genuine smile on your face

Many people may not realize it, but a resting facial expression says a lot about the type of person you are. It can either encourage people or scare them away from talking to you. Your friends may know that you’re the nicest person on Earth but to the untrained eye, a resting scowl may deter people from approaching you. Gradually, work in a resting smile onto your face. It won’t be overnight, but eventually it will happen.

Follow through with promises even if it kills you

If you say that you’re going to do something, always do it. You’re only as good as your word in this world and making sure that your reputation remains solid should be the number one thing on your mind. It’s a great way to establish reputation, which in turn works to your overall charisma. People will treat you better, causing you to carry yourself better.

Undersell and over deliver = positive impression

This is the most important one, also piggy-backing off of following through with promises. If you promise to do something, make it less than you know what you can do. Then, exceed expectations. You’ll impress your audience, helping to establish your name. Continuing to do this will give you the charisma and reputation to take on the world.