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Busta Rhymes Ignites Essence Festival with Explosive Remix of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”!

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Over the weekend, Busta Rhymes electrified the 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans with a jaw-dropping surprise. Just as he wrapped up his set, Busta threw the crowd into a frenzy by unveiling a remix of Kendrick Lamar’s fiery diss track “Not Like Us.” Adding his signature bars to the mix, Busta’s reimagined version had fans roaring with excitement.

The unexpected treat left festival-goers buzzing with anticipation for the full release. While it’s still unclear if Busta plans to officially drop the remix, his participation in the Kendrick-Drake lyrical feud has only added more fuel to the fire of one of the year’s most talked-about battles.

Despite the high-energy performance, Busta Rhymes had a moment of tension with the audience. Spotting some attendees seated and recording on their phones, he didn’t hold back his frustration. “A-yo, fk them camera phones, too. Let’s get back to interacting like humans. Put them weird-a devices down,” he exclaimed. “I ain’t from that era. Them sts don’t control the soul. Fk your phone.”

The outburst sparked a heated debate on social media, with many agreeing with Busta’s call for more genuine interaction, while others felt he may have overreacted. What do you think of Busta Rhymes’ explosive preview of the “Not Like Us” remix? Are you eager to hear the full track? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for all the latest updates!

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Cali Tucker Unwraps Christmas Magic With Her New EP “Santa Baby”

Cali Tucker

Cali Tucker is back in the spotlight this season with “Santa Baby,” a beautifully made holiday EP that captures the heart, warmth, and timeless glow of Christmas classics. Cali is known for singing the National Anthem at NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 in front of 80,000 fans and more than three million people at home. She brings the same powerful presence and emotional depth to this holiday project.

“Santa Baby” is a great holiday release for music lovers, bloggers, and new artist discovery sites. It has six tracks and lasts 20 minutes. It mixes nostalgia with Cali’s signature smooth vocals. Each song shows off her talent, but “O Holy Night” and “The Christmas Song” are two that stand out as favorites. Both performances show off her range, control, and ability to bring classic songs into modern emotional spaces without losing their original charm.

“O Holy Night” stands out as the EP’s spiritual center, with a glowing performance full of dynamics, warmth, and a cinematic stillness that draws people in. Cali gives the song both respect and a unique touch, breathing new life into a well-known hymn. “The Christmas Song,” on the other hand, makes you feel like you’re sitting next to a fire. It’s soft, heartfelt, and full of stories that make you feel nostalgic. Cali’s voice flows effortlessly through every note, making it impossible not to feel the magic of the season.

The whole EP flows easily and has a mix of fun sparkle, soulful warmth, and classic Christmas music. “Santa Baby” is the perfect song for the season, whether people are making holiday playlists, looking for new Christmas music, or discovering new vocal talents. This EP adds a new but familiar sound to today’s holiday music scene. It has a comforting feel and is easy to listen to repeatedly.

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Kalpee Honors Heritage and Heart on His Emotion-Rich New EP Dougla Boi

Kalpee

Kalpee is back with Dougla Boi, a beautiful new EP that is both personal and powerful. It gives listeners a close look at the layers of identity, heritage, and emotion that make him who he is. The Trinidad and Tobago artist is confident in his own space, which is rooted in New Calypso and polished with hints of dancehall, R&B, and afrobeats. In this space, genre bends, but emotion leads.

Named after the Trinidadian word for someone of mixed African and Indian heritage, Dougla Boi is honest, proud, and warm about the complexities of culture. Kalpee opens a window into the dualities that define him across six tracks, turning personal truth into universal resonance. The EP is just under 19 minutes long, but every second is carefully planned to take listeners on a journey through courage, joy, healing, and the quiet strength that comes from accepting all parts of yourself.

The first single, “Under,” stands out right away for its calming yet emotionally charged experience. Kalpee’s voice flows over a beat that sounds both new and old, fitting the EP’s theme of bringing cultures together. It’s one of the best examples of how he can mix soft and hard sounds, which is what makes his New Calypso sound so unique.

“Everybody,” which features Full Blown, is another excellent song that has already done very well. It has a happy vibe and an infectious bounce, making it one of the EP’s most replayable songs. “Everybody” captures the spirit of community and shared experience, which is what Kalpee means when he says that identity is not a box but a rhythm.

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