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Metro Boomin’s “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” Goes Platinum
Metro Boomin is a many of many talents, and many fans have already accepted the Atlanta beatmaker as one of the game’s most influential producers, period. Especially when factoring in everything he has laced in the past five years, playing a pivotal role in shaping the sounds that propel the culture. Even after a lengthy hiatus, his attachment to Savage Mode II is as important as 21 Savage’s own. Suffice it to say, Metro Boomin deserves his flowers, and it would appear he’s in the process of getting a fresh new bouquet.
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As of now, Metro Boomin’s official debut album Not All Heroes Wear Capes has been certified platinum by the RIAA. Boasting guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Gunna, Young Thug, Swae Lee, Wizkid, Offset, Kodak Black, J Balvin, and more, the stacked project has remained in steady rotation to the point where one million album-equivalent units have been sold — earning the producer his eighth platinum plaque in the process.
“My first album just went platinum and I wanna thank all the listeners and everybody involved,” he captions, sharing the news on Instagram. “This is not only a big win for me but for all producers worldwide.” Congratulations to Metro Boomin for another major milestone, and don’t be surprised to see him continue to line his walls with plaques in the years to come — provided he doesn’t retire again. Are you still bumping Not All Heroes Wear Capes?
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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.
Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.
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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”
With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.
“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.
The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.
Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.
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