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Lil Baby Declared Spotify’s RapCaviar’s 2020 MVP
Who’s had a bigger year in rap than Lil Baby? There truly isn’t any other artist that’s come through this year as consistently on fire as Baby. My Turn has proven to be a commercial and critical success with many predicting it’ll go down as the Album Of The Year. We have a few months left but Spotify is already commemorating all of the players that contributed to this year’s cycle of music. Spotify’s RapCaviar dubbed Lil Baby this year’s MVP after he was up against the likes of Pop Smoke, Lil Uzi Vert, and Roddy Ricch.
For Rookie Of The Year, Spotify announced that Cactus Jack’s Don Toliver took that one. He was up against Mulatto, Jack Harlow, and Rod Wave. Of course, all four of these artists had extraordinary years, racking up millions upon millions of streams. We can’t lie, though — Don Toliver bodied that hook on Internet Money’s “Lemonade” and pretty much everything else he’s touched.
Of course, you wouldn’t be able to have these NBA-themed awards without showing love to the mentors and artists who’ve shifted the game. Spotify RapCaviar’s 2020 Coach Of The Year goes out to Young Thug for his undeniable mentorship and influence.
Who else was worthy of the MVP this year? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”
Billy Chuck Da Goat’s latest release, “Vibez,” has a laid-back, hypnotic bounce that makes it easy to listen to without ever feeling empty. It makes a place where calmness and quiet confidence come together.
“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.
The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.
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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”
François Marius’ latest release, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version),” cuts to the quick and lets raw emotion take over. What you get, ultimately, is a personal pop experience that feels closer to a secret than to either a spoken-word show or a performance. The initial soft strum of an acoustic guitar creates a mood that is soft, sweet, and quietly interesting. It’s a full-throated, backbones-out piece, and every note is screaming its potential. It’s simple but riveting, and it proves that sometimes less is more.
François Marius and Bérénice’s voices sound right together, their voicings intermingle so naturally that they seem accidental or spontaneous, harmonies that emerge from nowhere. The way they speak to one another is very, I mean, they really love each other. That even makes the track seem like a conversation about feelings.
The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.
“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.
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