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ScHoolboy Q Hints At New Album To Kick Off 2021

It remains a mystery when we can expect an album from Kendrick Lamar. The past week’s theories about his forthcoming project became even stronger after his interview with i.D. with Baby Keem. There’s no release date confirmed, though the president of TDE vaguely stated it would be coming “soon soon.”


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In the meantime, it looks like Top Dawg Entertainment has already locked in a release for the top of 2021. ScHoolboy Q celebrated his 34th birthday working away at his follow-up to CrasH Talk. The South Central rapper shared a photo of himself by the studio board with two bottles of liquor tied together with red and black flags, sending his appreciation to everyone for their wishes. “THanks for all da love,” he wrote before confirming that he’s in album mode. “TOP OF THE YEAR,” he added with two thinking emojis. 

It’s quite possible that ScHoolboy Q’s release was also affected by the pandemic. Before COVID-19 hit, Q announced then later doubled down on the release of a new album in 2020 while on the CrasH Talk tour in Europe.

With Q seemingly locked in at the top of 2020, Reason became the only artist from the TDE camp to release a full-length project this year with New Beginnings. During a recent conversation with HipHopDX, he explained that the label was going through a “weird time.” This comment came shortly after Kendrick addressed rumors that he left TDE and months after SZA clarified comments about her label situation.

“Everybody knows we’re the best team in the league,” Reason said. “Everybody knows that, but with the mix of COVID, Dave Free leaving, Dot not dropping because of family things, and just all of that put us back a little bit. … To give some foreshadowing to it, I feel like the Warriors are going to be the best team in the league next year, and I feel the same way about us.”

Who are you most excited to hear from in the TDE camp?

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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”

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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.

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“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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RoHaNa and Morpheus von Dobenhausen paint love in shadows and light “WHEN A BOY LOVES A WOMEN”

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RoHaNa feat. Morpheus von Dobenhausen, in this new release, “When a Boy Loves a Woman,” This track, recorded in winter, has a hint of gothic style that blends emotional restraint with atmospheric elegance. The track is all about RoHaNa’s emotional singing, which fits perfectly with the carefully crafted production. Her voice shows desire, weakness, and dedication without being too loud, letting each note ring out. The result is a sound that affects people on a personal and universal level. There is a sense of innocence that permeates, capturing the delicate nature of love in its purest form.

Morpheus von Dobenhausen is a guest singer who deepens the track’s emotional journey. Their voices work together to make a conversation of feelings that is both clear and mysterious. The song doesn’t go too fast, so the listener can feel the mood and atmosphere as they go through its subtle changes.

“When a Boy Loves a Woman” is unique because it strikes the perfect balance between modern pop and gothic restraint. The result is a soundscape that is both creepy and easy to listen to. It is a moving story about love and devotion, told with grace and quiet strength.

With this first release, RoHaNa confidently joins the scene, thanks to XanadumusiX’s never-ending creative drive, even when things get hard in the winter. This release not only introduces a new artist with significant potential but also showcases a bold artistic direction in which emotion, atmosphere, and story come together to make a lasting impression.

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