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Lil Durk And King Von Are ‘Still Trappin’ In Their Dark New Video
Durk released his latest album, ‘The Voice,’ on Christmas Eve after pushing it back when his friend and protege Von was killed. …
Lil Durk’s latest single from his new album The Voice, “Still Trappin’,” helps keep Durk’s artist King Von‘s voice in the conversation as the two Chicago rappers trade verses full of threats and boasts. In the video, which Durk released today, Durk and his OTF crew invite some dancers to the studio, showering them with currency. Although the late Von couldn’t be in the video, Durk pays homage to him with a massive portrait of Von airbrushed onto the back of Durk’s custom jacket.
The Voice arrived on Christmas Eve after the rapper spent several months teasing the project and pushing it back in the wake of Von’s death in Atlanta. In the meantime, he kept the buzz going through a series of standout guest appearances with the likes of Bia on her “Same Hands” single and Queen Naija in the flirtatious “Lie To Me.” When Durk did promote The Voice, it was with singles “Backdoor” and “Stay Down,” for which he also released a fan-focused lyric video yesterday.
2020 was a breakout year for Von. Despite releasing music commercially since the Chicago drill outbreak of 2012, last year saw his biggest increase in popularity thanks to the release of his album, Just Cause Y’all Waited 2, and a flurry of high-profile feature verses, including one on Drake’s comeback single “Laugh Now Cry Later.”
Watch the “Still Trappin’” video above.
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Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard confront lingering fear on “The Shadow Remains”
Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard deliver a compelling and deeply personal alternative track with Americana leanings in “The Shadow Remains,” exploring the lasting effects of fear, anxiety, and emotional uncertainty. It’s a song that’s a product of years of carrying a weight that never quite lifted.
“The Shadow Remains” immediately creates an intimate atmosphere. The production touches on some darker textures, but still has that organic warmth that great Americana music has. Everything feels intentional, drawing you into a world where discomfort quietly simmers under the surface. The delivery is lived-in, making the story feel real, and the emotion is real. The song recognizes that some things will stay with you throughout life, but rather than wallow in despair, it shifts gears.
With “The Shadow Remains,” Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard aren’t afraid to delve into the dark places of memory and feeling, and have created a song that anyone who’s battled the ghosts of fears or fought their own private wars can relate to. Throughout this release, the band shows the ability to mix strong musicianship with compelling storytelling. There’s atmosphere and emotion throughout the track, securing the band’s place as a major voice in today’s music scene.
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Dan Webb creates a captivating reflection on change with “Hungry Ghosts”
Clive Deamer, Dennis Hamm, and Bob Lanzetti all feature on Dan Webb’s latest release, “Hungry Ghosts,” which is a track of real-time transformation. A great blend of psychedelic jazz and rock, the track delivers a deep, immersive experience.
The song’s lyrics touch on the emotional difficulty of closing one part of life and opening up a new one. One of the defining features of “Hungry Ghosts” is Webb’s own vision, as composer, arranger, producer, performer, and mixer, which shines with an unmistakably personal energy. The song is about the displacement, reinvention, and psychological transition, and captures the uncertainty and possibility of starting a life in unfamiliar surroundings.
Clive Deamer’s ever-shifting drumming provides a foundation, and Dennis Hamm’s keyboards add depth and texture to the sound. Bob Lanzetti’s guitar work runs through the arrangement with fluid precision, helping to create a dreamlike sound. “Hungry Ghosts” is mastered by Joe Lambert, and the production explores movement and space, mirroring the song’s theme of past and future selves. All in all, this is a great example of psychedelic jazz rock that rewards multiple listenings. This is a meditative, adventurous, and emotionally resonant exploration of transformation and the courage to start again.
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