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Rakim Al-Jabbaar Drops Well-Balanced New Album, ‘Big Baby Thanos’
Dallas rapper Rakim Al-Jabbaar has carved out his own buzzworthy lane in the regional landscape with superior lyrical abilities and the blend of southern lingo with out-of-the-ordinary style. The emerging rhyme slayer looks to build on his momentum and exhibit diversity with the release of his new album, intriguingly titled <em>Big Baby Thanos</em>. He released the project independently at the tail end of March.
The album is inspired by Thanos, the ultimate villain of the Marvel cinematic universe who snapped half of life from existence to bring balance to the universe, the Bun B and Scarface collaborator wants to bring balance back to hip-hop. Rakim’s fifth album is compelling, with 11 versatile tracks, but in that, he still maintains the undeniable lyrical prowess that has made him an artist to watch in 2023. The album is Rakim’s best work yet, as he accompanied by the best in the city.
“I had the support of some of the best producers in the city,” says Rakim Al-Jabbaar. “The best engineer in the city, the best A and R in the city, the best women in the city, the best spirits in the city. Shout out to all the dead homies. You know how we do?”
The album’s standout tracks are “Reasonable Doubt,” “HRT BRK HTL,” and “Elementary Dreams.” When interviewed about the project, Rakim said that it was important for this project to entertain hip-hop fans with appealing storytelling, fiction or non-fiction.
“The main thing I want to place an emphasis on is that as hip-hop artists, we make music for ourselves and for other people,” he said. “So sometimes we telling our story, sometimes we telling somebody else’s story, and it’s not always the truth. We don’t live every single word that we speak on these rhymes, right? And I believe that the children need to know that. So they don’t need to think that they need to emulate everything that they hear, or if they going to be a rapper, that they got to be a nigga that’s sliding and killing niggas and shit just to spit a rhyme. You know what I’m saying? Your job is to be the voice of your community, and you supposed to speak on what you see out there in the streets, but that doesn’t mean that you got to participate in it to have that voice.”
Listen to Rakim Al-Jabbaar’s new album Big Baby Thanos down below.
As he puts the finishing touches on Wiley Park, 4DHouse Entertainment head honcho Danuel House Jr. aka 4 follows up the release of NSFW posse cut “S.M.O. (Slut Me Out)” featuring verses from “Chain On” lyricist Bando and G5 with Thizaezbeat produced single “Talk Nasty.” Continuing his campaign of raunchy records, “Talk Nasty” does an excellent job of educating women on exactly what’s needed to help men reach their sexual peak.
Danuel House Jr. grew up right across the street from Wiley Park. Being raised in the 4th Ward, House saw a lot of things as a kid that teach you how to survive; combined with a large family including relatives who educated him on the do’s and don’ts of the streets. He later moved to the Southwest side of Houston, where he attended Welch Middle and then Sharpstown High School. Ahead of graduation he spent some time in Missouri City and attended Hightower High School. Though he would frequently return to his hometown to visit his grandmother while attending the University of Houston and Texas A&M, he officially settled back in the Lone Star State to play professional basketball. After 8 years in the NBA, he decided to devote his time to making music. Recently partnering with Steve Stoute’s United Masters, the hooper turned Hip Hop artist and his 4DHouse crew are poised to win big whether in the streets or the stadium. The resourceful raplethe has already secured features with Paul Wall, Bun B, Z-Ro, Kenny Muney, and OTC Toro.
Stream “Talk Nasty” after the jump and expect more loosies from the 4DHouse collective to drop soon.
Drea Dominique returns with a captivating new single, “Let’s Go,” showcasing her signature blend of East Coast grit and West Coast flair.
“Let’s Go,” directed by Cobian Studios, captures the essence of 90s nostalgia with its fun, sexy, and sultry vibe. Drea’s infectious lyrics, “I know you like it, so don’t even front, don’t want no smoke, know I’m too blunt,” are sure to resonate with fans, blending confidence with undeniable allure.
She has already proven her ability to captivate listeners, with her previous hit “Switch” currently in rotation on MTV’s Spankin’ New. As “Let’s Go” hits streaming platforms, fans can look forward to turning up the volume and riding out to the latest anthem from an artist who continues to make waves in the music scene.
Her resume includes Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Robin Thicke. “Let’s Go” continues to demonstrate the undeniable charisma that has already earned her over a million views on YouTube and a growing base of more than 14,000 subscribers. Her newfound popularity matches the buzzworthy music, making the forthcoming album patiently awaited by fans.
Watch “Let’s Go” below. And afterward, feel free to follow Drea on social media for daily updates and more.
4DHouse Entertainment releases it’s NSFW posse cut “S.M.O. (Slut Me Out)” just before temperatures take a dip. The raunchy Rap record was produced by in-house instrumentalist Thizaezbeat and features verses from “Chain On” lyricist Bando, G5, and label head Danuel House Jr. AKA 4. Serving as yet another example of what fans can expect from the HTX’s based collective’s forthcoming compilation album, “S.M.O (Slut Me Out)” will get the ladies vibing and the fellas’ heads nodding.
Danuel House Jr. grew up right across the street from Wiley Park. Being raised in the 4th Ward, House saw a lot of things as a kid that teach you how to survive; combined with a large family including relatives who educated him on the do’s and don’ts of the streets. He later moved to the Southwest side of Houston, where he attended Welch Middle and then Sharpstown High School. Ahead of graduation he spent some time in Missouri City and attended Hightower High School. Though he would frequently return to his hometown to visit his grandmother while attending the University of Houston and Texas A&M, he officially settled back in the Lone Star State to play professional basketball. After 8 years in the NBA, he decided to devote his time to making music. Recently partnering with Steve Stoute’s United Masters, the hooper turned Hip Hop artist and his 4DHouse crew are poised to win big whether in the streets or the stadium. The resourceful raplethe has already secured features with Paul Wall, Bun B, Z-Ro, Kenny Muney, and OTC Toro.
Press play on “S.M.O. (Slut Me Out)” on your DSP of choose below and watch Bando’s music video for “Chain On” | HERE.
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