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Chris Rock Reveals Which Modern Rappers He Likes Most — And Which One He’s Never Heard Of

The ‘Fargo’ star calls Kendrick Lamar ‘the truth’ and wonders ‘who’s the new albums artist?’ …

During his recent appearance on Showtime’s Desus & Mero, Fargo star and hip-hop superfan Chris Rock shared his opinions on modern-day rappers from DaBaby to Youngboy Never Broke Again. Rock is something of an aficionado of the genre, often incorporating references to hot rappers in his stand-up, appearing on rappers’ albums, and even making one of hip-hop’s favorite debate subjects the title of his 2014 film Top Five.

Responding to Desus’ question “What music you out here listening to,” Rock instead asks the Bodega Boy to “name a new rapper.” When Mero suggests “NBA Youngboy,” Rock admits to not knowing much about the Baton Rouge rapper but offers Pop Smoke as an example of someone he’s into. He then confesses, “I still like Kendrick [Lamar] and J. Cole.” He also wonders, “Who’s the new album artist? I like DaBaby but is DaBaby [an album artist]? There’s a lot of guys dropping hot singles — which is lovely — but I like to [have] a whole experience I can marinate on… Kendrick is the truth. That’s what I’m fiending for: That experience.”

Rock recently contributed to such an experience himself, appearing on Busta Rhymes‘ new album, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath Of God, which released this past New Music Friday.

You can watch the full interview above.

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Billy Chuck Da Goat turns walking away into a bold statement in latest release “Road Jack”

Road Jack

Billy Chuck Da Goat, an independent hip-hop artist, has put out a new release called “Road Jack.” The track has a lot of atmosphere and is also interesting. From the very first beat, listeners are taken to a movie-like zone that combines Southern grit with a deep, thoughtful energy. This is a real picture of how trust and tension can make modern relationships hard.

“Road Jack” isn’t a normal fight song, Billy Chuck Da Goat tells the story with a steady intensity, saying each line with a calm confidence that makes the song’s main point even clearer, sometimes, leaving is not giving up, but rather a way to show respect for oneself. The steady, thoughtful beat of the song fits the emotional landscape, making moments of doubt and accusation feel real without going too far.

Road Jack is different from other hip-hop stories because it doesn’t follow the rules. The song doesn’t glorify chaos or seek attention, instead, it explores emotional intelligence and quiet strength. Each verse was written on purpose so that people could think about the tension, pride, and the choice to back down instead of facing it. The pacing is like in a movie, which makes the story flow well. Billy Chuck Da Goat’s voice makes the song sound real.

Billy Chuck Da Goat’s release, “Road Jack,” shows that strength isn’t always loud, sometimes it’s about walking away with your head held high. Fans of Southern-influenced, thoughtful hip-hop will love this song because it shows how to mix grit and elegance.

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Monkey Meadows shifts gears through motion and memory on latest release “Red Car”

Monkey Meadows

Monkey Meadows captures the quiet, thoughtful tension that comes with change on new single “Red Car.” The steady beat and warm bass line make it impossible to stop. It flows naturally, leaving room for the long, winding vocal parts that give the piece its base. Monkey Meadows creates a deep sense of closeness by combining sound elements that feel like a conversation in the soft twilight light.

The music makes you feel things that are hard to put into words but very powerful. “Red Car” is great at showing motion without a clear goal. It is a piece that celebrates the beauty of seeing what we can’t see, moments, relationships, and feelings that come and go, while everything else around us changes.

The indie pop structure might make people sway to the beat, and the song’s subtle sadness about distance and change might be felt throughout. This release proves that Monkey Meadows can make music that is both big and personal by looking inside themselves. “Red Car” is more than just a song, it’s a powerful reflection and a soundtrack for when life goes on, but we stay the same inside.

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