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Desiigner Agrees With 21 Savage About Biting, Gets Trashed In The Comments

Desiigner signed to G.O.O.D. Music at the height of his popularity, releasing “Panda” and earning a couple of features on The Life Of Pablo. The last half-decade of his career has been a whirlwind as, today, he’s no longer signed to the label and is independently releasing music. He’s still got a following but it’s nowhere near as large as when “Panda” released.

Throughout his career, people have compared the rapper to Future, even claiming that he “bit” the Atlanta superstar’s flows and delivery. It’s undeniable that, in some of Desiigner’s songs, he sounds a bit like Fewtch. Still, he’s managed to make a career in music and has stuck around until now.

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This weekend, 21 Savage called out several unnamed rappers (*cough* Lil Pump and Doe Boy *cough*) for biting his “Yessirskiii” hook, asking for 50% profit from anybody who uses a “Yessirskiii” chorus in the future. Desiigner slid into his replies to agree with Sav, telling him that he’s dealt with his fair deal of rapper stealing his swag.

“Same a lot of people use my sound effect,” said Desiigner. As you can imagine, people came flying at him with laughter about how he might be a little delusional.

“N***a, then u gotta pay Future,” said one fan. “Pay Pluto,” said another.

Nearly all of the replies to Desiigner’s tweet are calling him out for this take. Do you think that Desiigner influenced other artists with his sound effects?

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

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”

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.

“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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