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DeJ Loaf Reveals Debut Album Tracklist: Lil Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, Big Sean, & More

DeJ Loaf has been around for years and, despite her signing to a major label in 2014, she’s only releasing her official debut studio album this year.

The Detroit sensation has been a favorite in the game for a minute. At a time, she served as one of the only women in mainstream rap. As we welcome more and more talented women emcees into the fold, DeJ has remained one of the biggest names out of the Motor City.

With artists from her city breaking out in a major way this year, and the release of Big Sean’s Detroit II getting her in her bag, DeJ Loaf is finally ready to release her debut album and, judging by the tracklist, it’s already gearing up to be an impressive listen.

Packed with sixteen songs and features from some of the industry’s hottest artists, DeJ is getting ready to drop Sell Sole II at the end of this week. It will feature guest appearances from Big Sean, Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, 6LACK, and more. She’s also got two bubbling stars from the city, 42 Dugg and Sada Baby, on the same song. Lyrical heads will go straight for Track 12, which features Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, and Boldy James from Griselda.

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It looks like there will be something for everybody on DeJ Loaf’s debut album. Will you be downloading this one on Friday?

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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”

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Billy Chuck Da Goat’s latest release, “Vibez,” has a laid-back, hypnotic bounce that makes it easy to listen to without ever feeling empty. It makes a place where calmness and quiet confidence come together.

“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.

The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.

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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”

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François Marius’ latest release, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version),” cuts to the quick and lets raw emotion take over. What you get, ultimately, is a personal pop experience that feels closer to a secret than to either a spoken-word show or a performance. The initial soft strum of an acoustic guitar creates a mood that is soft, sweet, and quietly interesting. It’s a full-throated, backbones-out piece, and every note is screaming its potential. It’s simple but riveting, and it proves that sometimes less is more.

François Marius and Bérénice’s voices sound right together, their voicings intermingle so naturally that they seem accidental or spontaneous, harmonies that emerge from nowhere. The way they speak to one another is very, I mean, they really love each other. That even makes the track seem like a conversation about feelings.

The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.

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“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.

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