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Freddie Gibbs & Conway Enjoy A Relaxing Night Out In “Babies & Fools” Visuals
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are almost as good a pair as Freddie Gibbs and Madlib.
The duo’s acclaimed album Alfredo from earlier in the year featured all of the nimble lyricism that Gangsta Gibbs became known for alongside Rick Ross, Tyler, the Creator, and Benny the Butcher.
The Conway-featuring “Babies & Fools” was a standout cut that paired the two rappers against a subdued Alchemist beat that was reminiscent of his finest work with Curren$y.
As the Bruce Hibbard sample swerves in and out of focus, Gibbs and Conway discuss family, love, and the things that deserve all of their devotion. Gibbs effortlessly attacks the smooth instrumental with quick witted bars and makes it look easy: “alhamdulillah on the nights that I wasn’t having sh*t/I say my prayers but I’m rusty as f*ck with Arabic.”
The video finds the two rappers enjoying a night out throwing money at the booty club. The contrast between the dancers twerking (with face masks on, in case you were wondering) and the sluggish instrumental makes for an interesting effect that suits the after-hours vibe.
Check out the visuals to “Babies & Fools” above and share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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ReeToxA confronts the past with truth on “HMAS CERBERUS”
“HMAS CERBERUS,” ReeToxA’s new single, is a raw, very personal song about his life experiences. The song sounds like Oz rock from the 1990s, and modern alternative and grunge. It sounds brave and familiar at the same time, like a truth kept secret for a long time.
“HMAS CERBERUS” is based on a true story from Jason McKee’s life, and it shows how his ten years in the Navy changed him and how they still do. The song bravely speaks to the emotional toll of service, including alcoholism and mental stress, sincerely.
The poem is what makes the single stand out. The writing is brilliant and stays smart, and it’s hard without being preachy. The singer got the idea for the song when he saw four seasons in one day at a beer garden in Melbourne. It connects the sudden change in the weather to a life that is constantly changing and hiding how you feel. It’s a potent metaphor for a mind that finally stops long enough to figure out where the damage started.
The song “HMAS CERBERUS” is both intense and at the same time. It makes you think, but it’s also surprisingly easy to dance to, which shows that dark themes don’t have to be sad music. The song is both interesting and challenging to listen to because of the gritty guitars and rock base. In a sea of safe releases, ReeToxA stands out as honest, raw, uncomfortable, and necessary. “HMAS CERBERUS” is a brave meditation that stays with you for a long.time
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Kieran James Honors Memory with “Part of the Grind”
Singer-songwriter Kieran James delivers a devastating new single with “Part of the Grind,” a track to tackle the tangled emotions behind loss and memory. A love letter penned to a close friend who faced severe cognitive decline, the song’s emotional heft feels universal yet heartbreakingly personal.
Set to delicate instrumentation and achingly sung vocals, “Part of the Grind” is both a lament and an honoring, a means of remembering while addressing the unavoidable cost of time and illness. His voice floats, leaving room for silence and the long pauses that so often come with grief. But in that silence, there is warmth as well, a refusal to let memory be totally extinguished.
Resilience is also implied in the song’s title, a reminder that even in heartbreak, life goes on and holding the memory of someone stays with the rhythm of everyday living. it’s an anthem for anyone who has ever looked on witnessing decline, mixed sorrow with love.
In Kieran James’s “Part of the Grind,” we hear music as well as go behind it. He gives us room feel, to mourn, and to honor. In the process, he turns private pain into something achingly universal, a song for everyone who has either loved or lost.
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