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RIKKI Gets “Stingy” On Hot New Single

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8 months ago

August 3, 2022

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Enlisting songwriter/rapper Jazz Lazr as well as producer Michael “Lofey” Sandlofer, Westchester County representer RIKKI (@rikwoodz) aka Rikki Woodzkeeps her foot on the gas with therelease of”Stingy.”Following up recent solo effort “No Lz,”in addition tothe Moneybagg Yo assisted collaboration “Is It Over?,” the latest drop from the spirited triple threat comes equipped with custom artwork crafted by Woodz herself and drives home the sentiment that keeping the faith in relationships can be difficult, but at the end of the day some of us really are not sharing our love. We’re stingy! [Photo Credit: Medium Creative Agency]

When detailing how the record came about, RIKKI states:

“I flew to Vegas for the first time to work with Phil Ivey and his team. Ivey and Chris Gotti had Lazr pull up to the studio to help me with writing some records. He and I hung out and got to know each other for a while, and he came to the conclusion that I was stingy!! Not really focused on dating unless it’s worthwhile. Next thing I knew, he freestyled an entire song about it and I couldn’t relate more! It is one of my favorite songs to this day.”

RIKKI is a singer/songwriter, actress, and designer based out of New Rochelle, New York. From musical theater, to hip hop and R&B, RIKKI has a unique way of expressing her vulnerability and journey of self love in a sense of truth that you can’t help but relate to. RIKKI released her first song in 2015, “Again,” a rendition of Fetty Wap‘s “Again,” through digital distribution platform Add Ventures Music. She directed and edited her very first music video and reached over 500K+ views on VEVO.

A few singles later, RIKKI released her debut EP, First Time Lover. Through the 7 songs on this project, RIKKI expressed the hardships of falling in love for the first time. After a few years of going on the road as an independent artist, RIKKI joined forces with reputable music powerhouse Murder Inc., with whom she released the single “Heartbreaker,” produced by Irv Gotti and Chink Santana. The visuals for both the original and the remix, which featured Ja Rule, accumulated over 6M+ views via YouTube. RIKKI then went on to drop “Is It Over?,” featuring MoneyBagg Yo; the music video currently has 3M+ views.

Early 2022, after her run with Murder Inc., she made her return as an independent artist with “No Lz.” Radio stations across the country, including Z100, Power 105.1, and 102.7 KIIS-FM, have been introducing RIKKI as one of their favorite new artists. Though her music career has now taken center stage, RIKKI is most notably known for starring in the XXXtentacion “Moonlight” inspired episode of American drama anthology television series “Tales.” In the world of fashion, RIKKI has already begun to pick up steam by launching her own line of crochet clothing called Rikochet! and partnering with fashion staple Steve Madden.

Be selfish and stream “Stingy” via Super Nova Music / EMPIRE after the jump and watch her latest interview with The Starters Podcast | HERE.

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LIL WAYNE DROPS CAREER-SPANNING NEW COMPILATION I AM MUSIC!

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22 hours ago

March 31, 2023

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Lil Wayne presents his first-ever career-spanning compilation album, I Am Music, available at all streaming platforms now via Young Money Entertainment/Republic Records.

Listen to I Am Music—HERE.

The 18-track collection boasts the latest single “Kant Nobody” [feat. DMX] produced by Swizz Beatz. The track has already amassed 8.4 million Spotify streams and counting as well as 5.9 million YouTube views on the music video. Plus, it boasts Tha Carter IV standout “6 Foot 7 Foot” [feat. Cory Gunz], which has recently surged back to the top of the conversation, recently reaching #8 on the TikTok Top Tracks in the US. Other highlights include the diamond-certified smash “Lollipop” [feat. Static Major] as well as “Mona Lisa” [feat. Kendrick Lamar], “Drop The World” [feat. Eminem], “A Milli,”“Fire Man,” “Go DJ,” and more.

Kicking off in April, check out Wayne’s sold-out 29-city tour at https://www.lilwayneofficial.com/

Stay tuned for more from Lil Wayne.

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Tyler, The Creator releases CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale

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22 hours ago

March 31, 2023

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Tyler, The Creator releases the deluxe edition of his universally-acclaimed album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST via Columbia Records. Alongside its release he is sharing the video for new song “WHARF TALK” featuring A$AP Rocky, which serves as the third self-directed video that Tyler has shared for songs featured on The Estate Sale following Monday’s release of “DOGTOOTH” and Wednesday’s release of “SORRY NOT SORRY.” Additionally, Tyler was featured in the first episode of the new Hulu docuseries RapCaviar Presents, which premiered last night.

Beyond its digital release, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale is available for purchase now on CD and pre-order on limited edition 3LP Geneva Blue-colored vinyl at callmeifyougetlost.com. Both vinyl and CD deluxe editions arrive with a 28-page booklet and feature the original album plus 8 new tracks. Additionally, vinyl for the original edition of CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST has been restocked and is also available now on callmeifyougetlost.com.

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Kenzo Balla Stays On Point with “Kan’t Lack”

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22 hours ago

March 31, 2023

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Bringing his incomparable energy to every instrumental, Kenzo Balla is quickly rising the ranks in the Five Boroughs and beyond. Returning to remind his opps that it’s his time to shine, Kenzo shares his explosive new single, “Kan’t Lack”. Bursting onto a face-paced, Jersey Club-inspired instrumental, produced by FaZe Kaysan and previewed on his TikTok, the track finds Kenzo unloading his signature stick talk on his adversaries, making it clear that they can’t compare: “And no, I’m not feeling n****s energy/N****s talking but never did s*** to me.”

“Kant Lack” is a brand new single that will appear on The Year Of The Balla, Kenzo’s upcoming EP, along with singles “What’s The Move,” “Opp Huntin’,” and the tough-talking recent banger “Unfinished Business” featuring TG Crippy and Rayy Balla. Featuring an additional guest appearance from Set Da Trend, Year Of The Balla hits stores on April 7th via 10K Projects.

A rising name in one of the nation’s busiest rap scenes, Kenzo Balla made his mark on the scene with his relentless rhymes and high-energy vocals. Known for collaborating with fellow Bronx heavyweights like his brother TG Crippy, Kenzo kicked off his career with a frenzy of fiery videos, including local hits like “5th To Sev” ft. TG Crippy & Pdot Sav (2.2 million video views), “OOTAZ,” and the “Love Nwantiti”-remixing “Let Me Know” (2.1 million views). This summer, the former AAU baller tore up the streets with “Dead Gzz,” a vicious, uptempo missive that racked up over 1.7 million video views since its release in June 2022. Kenzo closed out 2022 in typically aggressive fashion with Mr. Ready to Blitz (Deluxe), home to the NPR-approved “Krash Out.”