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Saint JHN Bypasses Kanye West’s Approval On The Raunchy ‘Smack DVD’
The visualizer also ribs Kanye’s sneaker line, requesting a colorway for ‘not a cult.’ …
Guyanese rapper Saint JHN bypassed Kanye West‘s approval to get a verse on his raunchy new song “Smack DVD,” revealing in the stripper-filled visualizer that Kanye probably won’t see it until it’s officially out. The tongue-in-cheek message plays out via title cards on a blank screen during Kanye’s verse, informing viewers that Kanye didn’t get approval on the video and jokingly asking for “some Yeezys in a colorway for not a cult.”
Saint JHN just released his third album, While the World Was Burning, a week ago via HITCO and his own Godd Complexx imprint. Ahead of the release, he planned to release a video for the single “Roses” with Future but instead canceled the shoot to donate the budget to charity. He did release the single “Gorgeous,” while the album itself features appearances from 6lack, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, DaBaby, JID, Kehlani, and Lil Uzi Vert. Kanye also appears on a song called “Pray 4 Me.”
The rapper has steadily increased in notoriety since changing his stage name to Saint JHN in 2016. After being cosigned by Solange Knowles, he featured on her sister Beyonce’s The Lion King: The Gift project, as well as Vic Mensa’s V Tape and “Famous” with Octavian.
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Gustav L. evokes an inspiring serenade of faith and optimism with her new release, “I Believe In You Now”
In “I Believe In You Now,” Gustav L crafts a stunning tapestry of emotion and heartfelt melody that reaches straight into the soul. Originating from Wesseling, Germany, this singer-songwriter and guitarist presents an inspiring anthem brimming with optimism, vulnerability, and musical precision. Renowned for his skill in merging soul-stirring ballads with intricate guitar work, Gustav L establishes himself as a prominent emerging talent capable of profoundly impacting his audience.
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Cate Von Csoke stirs a cinematic lament for life’s turbulence with her new single “Stormy Weather”
“Stormy Weather” by Cate Von Csoke is an otherworldly invitation to lose yourself in a haze of haunting melodic sophistication and hypnotic vocals. Co-produced by Brian MacFadyen, the composition effectively evokes a sober mood that feels like an intimate journey through the shadows of heartbreak, wrapped in the cinematic grandeur of Von Csoke’s signature desert-folk sound. It is a brief respite from life’s chaos that encourages introspection and renewal.
Written during the isolation of lockdown and amid personal upheaval, the song is an evocative masterpiece, blending Cate’s introspective lyricism with an atmospheric, almost Lynchian backdrop. It’s the song that feels like a soundtrack for a slow-motion escape where the rain might be pounding outside, but inside, the storm is within. Cate’s sultry, dark vocals carry the weight of every longing, every unresolved emotion, drawing listeners into a place that is equal parts dream and reality.
What sets “Stormy Weather” apart is its ability to offer solace through its melancholic beauty. There’s an undeniable catharsis in its cinematic swells and quiet pauses, creating a space for listeners to process their storms. In just 3:56 minutes, “Stormy Weather” doesn’t just play; the intricate instrumentation envelops listeners in a manner reminiscent of a storm cloud, becoming a refuge, a shelter from the emotional torrents we all endure.
For fans of David Lynch’s surreal and achingly human storytelling or those seeking healing through sound, “Stormy Weather” delivers a raw, vulnerable escape. The Brooklyn-based desert-folk artist again demonstrates that music can be a sanctuary, even in the stormiest times, making the storm feel less isolating and infinitely more poetic. It is a much-needed addition to the playlist of enthusiasts.
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