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Zaytoven, one of Southern hip-hop’s most prolific producers, has been teasing his solo debut for awhile now, and now we finally have the first single. On Thursday night, the Atlanta producer released his new single “What You Think,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremih, and OJ da Juiceman. Check out “What You Think” below. Similarly to much of ... <a title="New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-single-what-you-think-by-zaytoven-ty-dolla-ign/" aria-label="Read more about New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign">Read more</a>

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has announced his upcoming LP Rap or Go to the League, a project which follows an EP that was released earlier this month, the hard-hitting The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It.  2 Chainz knows how to rattle his fans. The news of his forthcoming LP—its recency to The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It, or ... <a title="2 Chainz Announces Next Album ‘Rap or Go to the League’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/2-chainz-announces-next-album-rap-or-go-to-the-league/" aria-label="Read more about 2 Chainz Announces Next Album ‘Rap or Go to the League’">Read more</a>

Rappers Gucci Mane and Ty Dolla $ign both have big releases coming up, with Gucci Mane’s Mr. Davis arriving at midnight (Oct. 13th) and Dolla dropping his long-awaited sophomore LP Beach House 3 on Oct. 27th. So far, both GuWop and Dolla have done an incredibly job leaking music from their forthcoming projects and getting fans hyped up about their new ... <a title="Gucci Mane and Ty Dolla $ign Collaborate on “Enormous”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/gucci-mane-and-ty-dolla-ign-collaborate-on-enormous/" aria-label="Read more about Gucci Mane and Ty Dolla $ign Collaborate on “Enormous”">Read more</a>

Nicki Minaj has recently been all over the hip-hop beef circuit because of her latest diss to Remy Ma in “No Frauds” feat. Lil Wayne and Drake. Though “No Frauds” vibes on a decidedly pop sound, make no mistake, Nicki Minaj took some pretty vicious blows at Remy Ma, who also represents the New York ... <a title="Is Nicki Minaj Getting Ready to Release a New Album?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-nicki-minaj-getting-ready-to-release-a-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Is Nicki Minaj Getting Ready to Release a New Album?">Read more</a>

This past year, Chicago rapper Noname—born Fatimah Warner—appeared on NPR’s list of the top 50 albums of 2016 for her debut Telefone.  The album features fellow hip-hop artists Raury, Saba, Smino, and more. Telefone employs bright melodies and bouncy rhythms to ease the pain of Noname’s darker subject matter embedded in her lyrics. But what is overwhelmingly true ... <a title="Noname Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/noname-performs-on-nprs-tiny-desk-concert-series/" aria-label="Read more about Noname Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series">Read more</a>

This past Saturday, Drake dropped the highly anticipated body of work More Life on OVO Sound Radio. More Life is a collection of tracks that proclaims to be a playlist, not an album or mixtape like he’s released in the past. The distinction has been a little confusing for fans and critics, and since Billboard declared that playlists are eligible to appear on ... <a title="A Review of Drake’s ‘More Life’ Playlist" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/a-review-of-drakes-more-life-playlist/" aria-label="Read more about A Review of Drake’s ‘More Life’ Playlist">Read more</a>

Today on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show, Childish Gambino premiered the second new single off his forthcoming album, Awaken, My Love! The new song is titled “Redbone” and echoes some of the more soulful notes we saw from the album’s first released single “Me and Your Mama”. Both offerings are indicative that Awaken, My Love is going to ... <a title="Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/childish-gambino-drops-new-song-from-forthcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album">Read more</a>

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have released a new track which tackles the devastating scope of opioid addiction. The new song, titled “Drug Dealer”, features the vocals of Ariana DeBoo and co-production by Joshua “Budo” Karp. “Drug Dealer” is characterized by its subdued piano, poignant lyrics, and emotional chorus. Though the new song is deeply personal, it speaks ... <a title="Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/macklemore-drops-new-song-drug-dealer/" aria-label="Read more about Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’">Read more</a>

In just a few years, Chance the Rapper went from being a promising talent in Chicago’s rap scene, to the most widely known independent artist in the genre. All the while, Chance has maintained modesty, and most importantly, has stayed true to his own vision, a vision which could only be achieved while remaining unsigned. ... <a title="10 Moments When Chance the Rapper Stole Our Hearts" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-times-chance-the-rapper-stole-our-hearts/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Moments When Chance the Rapper Stole Our Hearts">Read more</a>

3On May 13th, Chance the Rapper fans were gifted Coloring Book, his third LP/mixtape. Coloring Book features appearances by Kanye,  Lil Wayne,  2Chainz,  Young Thug,  Justin Beiber, and more. But perhaps the most notable aspect of Coloring Book compared to Chance’s past efforts is that it includes several moments of gospel-rap, church choir arrangements, and plenty of soulful trumpet interludes. And though he ... <a title="New Chance The Rapper Album, Upcoming Tour, and More" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-chance-the-rapper-album-upcoming-tour-and-more/" aria-label="Read more about New Chance The Rapper Album, Upcoming Tour, and More">Read more</a>

UPDATE: Will Eminem Tour in 2015? Find out here! When I think back on my young adolescence, my memory is colored by awkward first kisses, braces, and laboriously learning all of the words to “Cleaning out my Closet”, “Lose Yourself”, and “Without Me” by Eminem. Oh, was that just me? I think not. You’d be ... <a title="From Rap Battles to Rap God, Eminem is Still On Top" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/5-reasons-why-we-love-eminem/" aria-label="Read more about From Rap Battles to Rap God, Eminem is Still On Top">Read more</a>