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Andre 3000 Gives Fans A New Verse On Goodie Mob’s “No Cigar”

A little more than seven years after releasing their fifth studio album, Age Against the Machine, Goodie Mob has returned with their highly-anticipated follow-up, Survival Kit. Andre 3000 has surprised fans with a verse on one…

Andre 3000 surprised fans by giving us a brand new verse for the first time in…what feels like forever.

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A little more than seven years after releasing their fifth studio album, Age Against the Machine, Goodie Mob has returned with their highly-anticipated follow-up, Survival Kit. The project was produced by none other than Organized Noize and features contributions from Dungeon Family alumni Big Rube, Big Boi, and even Andre 3000, who provided a guest verse on “No Cigar.”

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OutKast has not released an official studio album since Idlewild back in 2006. Over the course of the last five years, 3K has been featured on tracks with Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Solange, A Tribe Called Quest, Anderson. Paak, and more–but his features are scarce. A 45-year-old Andre made it clear years ago that he didn’t want to be a 40-year-old rapper, so any time fans get just one guest verse, it’s something special and unexpected.

According to T-Mo, he and his fellow Goodie Mob members—Big Gipp, Khujo, and CeeLo Green—wrote Survival Kit as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing civil unrest sparked by police brutality.

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“Right now, just seeing all of our people on TV marching and protesting and being shot at, bottles and stuff being chucked at the police, people burning down buildings and looting because we’re tired of all of the injustices,” he explained.

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Earlier this month, the Atlanta hip hop icons celebrated the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album Soul Food. The expanded edition of the release features remixes and A cappella renditions of classics off the album like “Cell Therapy” and “Dirty South.” There are also 8 bonus tracks included in the revamp too. Interested in listening? Check it out here!

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HTP Zacariah Takes the Crown with Ambitious New Banger ‘Himinem’

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HTP Zacariah makes a striking impact with his latest release, “Himinem.” This track is a bold artistic statement, characterized by its high-energy production and confident lyrical delivery that commands attention. Zacariah’s flow is precise, executing complex rhyme schemes and syncopated rhythms over a beat that seamlessly blends contemporary trap elements with the foundational grit of classic hip-hop.

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“Himinem” encapsulates Zacariah’s aspiration, adversity, and achievement narrative. The lyrics pay homage to hip-hop pioneers while establishing his unique identity within the genre.

The production features a compelling hook that enhances memorability alongside verses designed to engage and challenge the listener’s cognitive and emotional response. His atmosphere is a hybrid of anthemic celebration and motivational discourse—a track engineered for those moments of self-empowerment.

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“Himinem” is a meticulously crafted piece that is best experienced at maximum volume, aligning perfectly with Zacariah’s artistic vision.

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Queen Bey – Beyoncé Shatters Records With Her Unprecedented 2025 Grammy Nominations

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Beyoncé is once again making headlines. After dominating the music scene, blazing through a record-breaking “Renaissance” tour, and launching a successful whiskey brand, SirDavis, weren’t enough, she’s now rewriting history at the Grammy Awards. In March, she took the world by storm with her eighth studio album release, COWBOY CARTER, which continues to echo across the charts. This year, the superstar has earned a stunning 11 Grammy nominations, setting a new record as the female artist who has ever received the most nominations in a single year. Once again, Beyoncé has firmly redefined what it means to be a trailblazer in the music industry, proving there are no limits to what she can achieve.

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The 11 nods mark a new personal best for Beyoncé, who previously shared the long-standing record with Lauryn Hill at 10 nominations apiece. Hill achieved the feat in 1999, and Beyoncé first met that mark in 2010. The sheer range speaks volumes about her artistic versatility, relentless ambition, and unmatched status in the music industry. But with 2025 nominations, Beyoncé genuinely shines brightly in major categories like Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. Queen Bey’s fierce presence reinforces her iconic status in music in a highly competitive Grammy race that includes powerhouses like Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish.

This news arrives at an exciting time amidst swirling controversy. Despite COWBOY CARTER’s undeniable genre-bending success and Beyoncé’s well-received pivot into country influences, she was left out this year at the Country Music Awards and the People’s Choice Country Awards. With 17 nominations at the PCCAs, she walked away empty-handed, raising eyebrows across the industry. While Beyoncé soars on the Grammy stage, she’s faced notable snubs in the country music realm. A legend of the genre, Dolly Parton even commented on the snub in an interview with Variety, reflecting, “There’s so many wonderful country artists that, I guess probably are in the country music field, they probably thought, well, we can’t really leave out some of the ones that spend their whole life doing that.”

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But for Beyoncé, this year’s Grammy nods are more than a consolation prize; they validate her impact. As she heads into Grammy season with 11 nominations, it’s clear that while the country music world might still be playing catch-up, the Grammys recognize Beyoncé’s immense talent. For enthusiasts and music lovers globally, one thing is sure: Beyoncé isn’t just making history. She’s actively reshaping it. Her work demonstrates that there are no limits within her sphere and that records are not intended to endure; instead, they are designed to be rewritten. Consequently, according to her vision and standards, she possesses the ability and intent to continue influencing the music industry.

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