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Meek Mill Draws Mixed Reactions With Drill Take on Nico & Vinz’s “Am I Wrong”

Meek Mill has released a couple of songs that leaked online recently, giving fans a proper way to hear the tracks after they popped up over the weekend. “Philly Heathens” has been praised for its attention to street culture and youth affected by violence, but his other new album, “Am I Wrong,” has received a much more divided response.

“Philly Heathens” has been praised for its lyrics about street culture and the young people who get caught up in violence. “Am I Wrong,” however, takes a vastly different approach, remixing the song of the same name by Nico & Vinz as a drill centric interpolation.

“Am I Wrong” is now 12 years old, and its connection to the EDM sound of the time makes it especially recognizable to those who grew up with it. So Meek’s take is built on a familiar musical reference, but the response has been far from universally complimentary. A lot of the criticism has been directed at the hook. The production has also been called dated, but the track was leaked, which may explain its sound. But the strongest reactions have focused on Meek’s chorus vocals.

Some of the responses have been good, though. Some listeners felt the track was a throwback to the blog era, while others thought the criticism targeted almost entirely the hook, not the song as a whole. One Reddit commenter wrote that the track was good, but the chorus was bad, suggesting that Meek’s performance on the rest of the song was better than the reception to the hook may suggest.

The different reactions demonstrate the contrast between Meek’s two new leaks. “Philly Heathens” has resonated with audiences for its subject matter, while “Am I Wrong” has sparked discussion due to its interpolation and vocal approach.

Both songs are now officially available on YouTube so that fans can decide for themselves. The response to “Am I Wrong” shows how difficult it is to reinterpret a well known song, especially when a recognizable hook becomes the centerpiece of the new version

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Drake Joins Karol G in Houston for First Live Performance of “Ahi”

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Drake Joins Karol G in Houston for First Live Performance of “Ahi”

Drake made a surprise appearance in Houston this weekend, joining Karol G on stage for the first-ever live performance of their collaboration, “Ahi.”
The surprise appearance took place during Karol G’s show in Houston, where Drake jumped out from the bottom of the stage to perform the song with her. “Ahi” is the latest from Karol G’s project No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, and the Houston show marked the first time the pair had performed the collaboration together on stage.

Drake made his entrance to a loud reception from the crowd. The rapper popped out from under the stage, bowed to Karol G, hugged her, and launched into their collaboration. With “Ahi,” the performance was not over. Drake stayed on stage and carried on with the set, performing “Janice STFU” and “One Dance” and giving the Houston crowd a long set from the Canadian rapper.

The collaboration also sparked speculation about Drake’s upcoming music. A rumor started that Karol G was one of the collaborators on the project, along with Molly Santana and Future, days before ICEMAN is expected to drop. Future and Molly Santana were among the names on the rumored list, and Future ended up on “Run To Atlanta.”

Drake’s Houston appearance comes as he continues to promote music outside the traditional album release cycle. He released FOMO, a visual YouTube project featuring visuals for several songs from Habibti and Maid Of Honor nearly two weeks ago. The project also featured a couple of unreleased songs, including new material with Yeat and new unreleased music with Don Toliver.

Drake and Don Toliver have also dropped a remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.” The remix has recently sparked speculation about the artists after re uploaded visuals allegedly erased all footage of Langley.

But the Houston show shifted the focus back to Drake and Karol G. The surprise appearance turned the stop into the first live showcase of “Ahi” for the audience, while Drake’s renditions of “Janice STFU” and “One Dance” extended his surprise time onstage. It also gave fans their first chance to see the two artists perform their collaboration together, adding a live chapter to the release of “Ahi. “

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Cardi B and Kehlani’s “Safe” Takes Best HipHop at the VMAs

Cardi B and Kehlani added a major accolade to their recent run at this year’s VMAs as “Safe” took home the Best Hip Hop award. The win came at a star filled ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Calif., where some of hip-hop’s biggest names vied for the category. Eventually, “Safe” beat out a list that featured Don Toliver’s “E85,” Drake’s “Janice STFU,” Megan Thee Stallion’s “LOVER GIRL,” Travis Scott’s “DUMBO,” and Tyler, The Creator’s “SUGAR ON MY TONGUE.”

The award marks a major moment for Cardi B and Kehlani at a ceremony that saw major achievements across the broader music landscape. Best HipHop was one of the key categories drawing attention from hiphop fans, but the night also belonged to artists who continued to add to their respective VMAs histories.

One of the night’s biggest winners was Madonna, taking home seven awards. That haul brought her total to 26 VMAs, second only to Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. She also became the first woman to open the ceremony for the fifth time in her career.

Taylor Swift had a big night, as well. She took home two awards, including Video Of The Year and Best Direction, and also received the MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. Swift unveiled her new self directed video for “Patient Zero” starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell at the ceremony.

Another milestone came with her Video Of The Year win, her sixth in the category. Billboard noted that Swift has won the award six times, three times more than Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Missy Elliott, and Rihanna, who have each won the award two times, according to the information provided. The ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, was broadcast live from Los Angeles on September 27 on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. The event will also go worldwide from September 28.

Among the night’s many milestones, Cardi B and Kehlani’s Best HipHop win gave the genre one of its most memorable moments. “Safe” stood out in a crowded field of heavy hitters and chart busters, putting the collaboration at the center of the VMAs’ hip-hop conversation.

The award now associated with “Safe” gives Cardi B and Kehlani another major career accomplishment, and this year’s VMAs keep shining with records and milestones celebrated throughout the ceremony.