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Country Great Pamela Hopkins Delivers Mature Sound On “Straight Shooter”

Finally, we are getting a new single from one of the Country greats Pamela Hopkins. Straight Shooter slated for a July 29th release is probably one of the most anticipated singles of 2022, After the huge success of her last single One Too Many, and one of my personal favorite Country tracks ever One More Last Kiss; Pamela Hopkins is taking the country world by storm. Straight Shooter follows in the wake of these singles with another majestic performance in which Pamela pushes the envelope of her vocal styles combining mid-alto narrative while accentuating each cadence with her signature soprano twang. Yes, the Country girl can really sing, while maintaining her grounding in the style which makes her shine. Straight Shooter is just this, a straight shooter song highlighting the artist’s drink of choice. Yeah, we are not dealing with global warming or political metaphor, we are celebrating a drink with friends. “You know I don’t drink beer, I don’t drink wine, I’m a straight shooter, all the time. I like the burn going down.” Hey if this doesn’t make you want a drink with this girl, what would? Of course, from an artistic perspective, this song could be riddled with metaphor of a person who does not care to be lied to and manipulated, just give her the straight story and everything will be fine. Or just give her a “Whiskey on Ice” because that is just what she likes. Instrumentally, Straight Shooter has checked the boxes of effective grooves, inciting that line dancing rhythm with the walking bass and very tight drumming. The guitars offer chord progressions which help shape the lyrical structure, with just the right amount of melodic patterns thrown in to harmonize the vocals.
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Not only can Straight Shooter find its place on any Country commercial radio playlist, but it would also most likely challenge for number one in rotation. The infectious chorus coupled with the dynamic hook the vocals provide make this a sure hit in this field. With close to a million streams and counting the ever-growing catalog of Pamela Hopkins proves without a doubt, that there is plenty in the arsenal for entertaining and danceable tracks to follow. The production is quite solid as well, a very professional and mature package that fills the audio spectrum while maintaining a solid bottom end. In my opinion, Straight Shooter perfectly balances the catalog of Country gems Pamela is already amassing, this one is straight-up fun, not meant to be challenging. This is ok for artists to show this side of themselves, as fans can relate to the artist on a personal level with greater ease. So grab a round of drinks for the party, just remember Pamela Hopkins is a Straight Shooter.
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Remy Ma’s Onstage Moment Has Fans Speculating About Papoose and Claressa Shields Drama

Remy Ma is not one to shy away from what’s on her mind, and her recent performance was a testament to that. The Bronx rap legend joined forces with Trey Songz and Connie Diiamond for a high-energy performance of their “Ghetto & Ratchet (Remix)” on Thursday night. But it wasn’t only the high-energy delivery that was making mouths move in the crowd, it was one specific lyric that has the internet buzzing. Remy Ma says in the OG song, “Fk wantin’ ya na, I take him.” * But she added a little more bite to her latest performance, audaciously changing it up to, “If I want ya n**a, I’ll take him.” *
The energy instantly shifted in the room as soon as those words slipped from her lips, and fans were left wondering. Rumors and speculation about infidelity have surrounded it for months as the couple’s relationship came under public scrutiny. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, the tension has been impossible to miss. And now, with this lyric change, plenty of fans are convinced Remy Ma is doing just that. The reactions poured in on social media. Some fans were quick to read between the lines, interpreting the lyric as an obvious shot.
“Y’all know that was the line in that song right 👀,” wrote one user, while others directly questioned the intention of the performance. On the contrary, there are also some who couldn’t help but root her on, praising the confidence and fearlessness that Remy Ma displayed on stage. However, the biggest takeaway, perhaps, is that Remy Ma is still committed to her brash persona. Be it back through barb-laden lyrics or just the commanding way she runs a crowd, she knows how to seize a moment. Remy Ma ain’t losing her status as one of hip-hop’s wildest mouths.
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Trina’s Husband, Benjamin “Swurv” Kearse, Arrested for Battery Following 2023 Altercation

It appears storm clouds may be brewing in Trina’s personal life. It has been reported today that her man, Benjamin “Swurv” Kearse, has been arrested for battery following an incident nearly two years ago in Miami. Though Trina is widely lauded as a pioneer in hip-hop, this unfortunate circumstance casts a light on some struggles in her family life. A police report obtained by TMZ Hip Hop states the incident happened in July 2023 and started off as a seemingly harmless disagreement. It was a pedestrian “in a crosswalk at stop sign.”
Tensions flared when the man hit the trunk of Kearse’s car as Kearse got to the crosswalk in his black Dodge Charger, the report says. What happened next for his was even more troubling. Kearse was reportedly upset and called the man over, and it seemed he was trying to confront him. The pedestrian listened, apparently willing to resolve it. But Kearse reportedly lost his cool before the man could explain what he was doing there. It is to be determined whether their exchange concluded at that point or if things simmered down in the interim. Well, the situation unfortunately didn’t end there. Later, Kearse allegedly located the pedestrian at a nearby residence.
The constant confrontation eventually resulted in the battery charge, bringing legal woes to the rapper’s home. This ordeal may be especially difficult for Trina, as she’s no stranger to personal loss and public scrutiny. The Miami rap legend faces another chapter of hard times as her husband works through the legal system. Though more details about the incident are scarce, the arrest has ruffled feathers in hip-hop and tabloid circles. Trina’s fans, who have long embraced her strength and authenticity, are wishing her peace amid the chaos.
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