Music
Lil Wayne’s Dream Team, The Iconic Collabs He’s Still Wishing For
Lil Wayne, the legendary rapper with a career filled with star-studded collaborations, recently shared his ultimate dream collabs during a candid interview on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward. Despite having worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, Weezy revealed a few icons that still top his wishlist.
At the pinnacle of his dream collaborations is none other than the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. Reflecting his deep admiration for Jackson’s unparalleled talent and influence, Wayne said, “Michael Jackson,” when asked about his dream team.
But the star power doesn’t stop there. Wayne’s next choice is another musical legend: Prince. “The second one would be … not even the second [but] 1A would be Prince. You already know that the other two,” Wayne shared, emphasizing the significance of Prince in his musical dreams.
Paying homage to the roots of hip-hop, Wayne included the genre’s fallen legends, The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur, in his dream lineup. “If we’re going to do rap, the other two have to be Biggie and ‘Pac, plain and simple,” he continued.
Among living artists, Lil Wayne singled out Lauryn Hill as a contemporary artist he’d love to work with. Known for her soul-stirring vocals and profound lyricism, Hill’s collaboration with Wayne promises to be groundbreaking. The closest this dream has come to reality was last year when Wayne made a surprise appearance alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees at their concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, performing a rendition of “A Milli.”
Lil Wayne continues to inspire and collaborate in other ways. Recently, he assisted basketball star Flau’jae Johnson with a verse on her song “Came Out a Beast,” from her project Best of Both Worlds. Flau’jae described working with Wayne as a “surreal experience” that pushed her to new heights.
Who else would you like to see Lil Wayne collaborate with in the future? Let us know on Honk Magazine!
Artist Spotlight
“Boom” by Chandra explodes with energy and in-depth storytelling
“Boom” is Chandra’s second single of 2026, and it’s the kind of moment when emotion, energy, and cosmic interest collapse into each other, delivering you a pop-rock sensation that is at once intimate and grand.
“Boom” settles into a steady sequence with the driven bass of Chris Wong and lead-guitar fireworks from Mike Paul. The production plays back-and-forth, the verses are cool and collected, and in the choruses, everything bursts into high, emotional sounds. The lead singer, Chandra Nair, sings in a way that feels quite personal yet speaks to everyone. He sings with a sense of wonder that matches the song’s central idea of soulmates wandering through an infinite cosmos to meet. It has a spiritual nature underneath all that, a sense of fate wrapped in heavy metaphor.
“Boom” is a song you think about and sing along to. The band leans into celestial and elemental imagery, contributing to a resonance. Chandra continues to make a name for themselves in contemporary pop-rock by balancing self-reflection with energy. Beyond being a song you want to hear, it demands you feel it, and the echo lingers well.
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Reigns and Waives craft a tender moment with “Closer Than Your Shadow” music video
“Closer Than Your Shadow” is a pop song and music video by Reigns and Waives that sounds like a promise quietly made. The song serves as a timely reminder that we are never necessarily alone, no matter how powerless and vulnerable we may feel. It is predicated on unconditional presence and emotional safety.
Originally a soul ballad, the song gradually morphed into an overproduced pop record with enduring depth. The production allows the emotion to come through, creating a warm, immersive atmosphere that complements the song’s grounding, comforting theme. Reigns and Waives strike a terrific balance of openness and strength in their voices. When they sing their lines, it sounds like they are talking straight to you in a time when you need to hear that. It sounds honest, and becomes something so human that you can really empathize with it.
“Closer Than Your Shadow” is about a connection that withstands the heaviness. It captures that quiet moment of falling apart and lovingly pulls it back together with understanding. With this release, Reigns and Waives not only demonstrate how well they complement each other as artists but also how effortlessly they transform complex emotions into something universally relatable.
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