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SOUTHSIDE TAPS FUTURE & TRAVIS SCOTT FOR SIZZLING NEW SINGLE “HOLD THAT HEAT”
GRAMMY-nominated producer and multi-Platinum Atlanta artist Southside recruits rap superstars Future and Travis Scott for the scorching “Hold That Heat.” Listen HERE. The electrifying track is bolstered by a sleek, shadowy video that finds the 808 Mafia founder and CEO chilling with his A-List collaborators, a pole dancer, and, yes, an alligator on a chain. Watch the video HERE.
Southside’s signature sirens introduce the track, before rumbling 808s and trap hi-hats take over. Travis and Future tackle the chorus together, over a beat that is complex enough to stand on its own, but also leaves room for the MCs to flex their lyrical might. “I got a main bitch but I mingle,” Future spits in his trademark narcotized flow, which Southside has been soundtracking since the two joined forces on DJ Esco’s seminal 2015 mixtape 56 Nights.
The video befits the standing of Southside and co. as hip-hop heavyweights. A Lynchian spin on traditional rap videos, the Philp Andelman-directed visual boasts gleaming chains, scantily clad ladies, and unrelenting pot smoke. There’s also an alligator, dimly lit motel rooms, claustrophobic hallways, and visually arresting laser beams to drive home the grimy glamor.
With credits ranging from Moneybagg Yo, Drake, and 21 Savage to Pusha T and Young Thug, Southside is one of rap’s most sought-after producers. His most recent project — a full-length collaboration with critically acclaimed Cleveland rapper Doe Boy titled Demons R Us—features a who’s who of featured guests. After a brief hiatus, Southside’s “Hold That Heat” is a reminder that he can flex heavier than anyone else in the production game.
Asian-American rappers Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young release the new single / video entitled “FWM”. The single precedes Star2 and ChinaTownRunner’s upcoming EP and sets the bar high with haunting cavernous beats and dark melodic flow.
Each of them affirm that they are “about money” in their separate verses and all ask listeners to “come and F*** With Me.” The music video for “FWM” captures Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young in a graffiti-stroked garage full of sports cars and women. Leaning into the sheer magnitude of the track itself, the visuals for “FWM” zero in on each rapper for an intense performance.
Star2 and ChinaTownRunner are preparing to embark on a summer tour with $tupid Young set to appear at multiple dates. Additionally, Star2 and ChinaTownRunner will perform on July 6th in support of the annual Ka-ren Soccer Tournament and Concert in South Dakota.
Star2 is a refugee artist from the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand. Star2’s documentary, RETURN TO KAWTHOOLEI: A Refugee Rapper’s Journey to His Homeland in Burma will be screened at the New Media Film Festival in LA on June 6th. So far, the documentary has been awarded with “Best Short Documentary” at the Malaysian Film Festival, “Best Documentary” at the Busan New Wave Short Film Festival in S. Korea, “Best Web and Media” at the IndieX Film Fest in LA, and “Exceptional Merit in Docu-drama Short & Human Spirit” at the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival. Star2 returns to Thailand in May for his second trip.
Hollywood, Florida native Ann-Derie presents the official video for “Maximum Capacity”, the new single from I Am Only Human, her forthcoming album which also spawned “Just Us”, produced by Alvin Speights (R.I.P.), the engineer behind tracks for India Arie, TLC, Keith Sweat and many more. Shot in New York City, the “Maximum Capacity” clip comes on the heels of Ann-Derie’s tour of the East Coast (watch her interview with 99JAMZ). “Maximum Capacity” is out now on Dxnna Music Group.
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Daughter of the legendary emcee Method Man and Staten Island native Chey has recently been making her own mark on the game with a bubbly personality that goes with his prodigy level talent. Her skill is so sharp ESPN and Vibe took notice with features that boosted her into a league of her own among the new stars of hip hop.
Now she adds a candid interview and freestyle with the iconic Sway! With grace and persona Chey shines brightly on the legendary journalist’s platform that garnered the attention of everyone worldwide.
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