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R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Latto, Jvck James, Savannah Ré, Rome Streetz & More
As Joey Bada$$ handles California cats like Ray Vaughn, Reason, AzChike and Daylyt on his lonesome, it looks like the West Coast isn't giving up last year's 'Not Like Us' and GNX-feuled momentum without a fight. Over the past few months, Joey has been heralding his return to the rap game with slick boom-bap tracks that have given way to a legitimate coast vs. coast battle. Although his real target is Kendrick Lamar, Joey — and his West Coast adversaries — have helped maintain the competitive, bars-focused spirit of hip-hop at the forefront of the genre as 2025 rages on. More from Billboard PinkPantheress Responds to Critics & Says She 'Doesn't Do Music to Perform' Bow Wow Reveals Beats He Passed On - Including Rick Ross, Drake & French Montana's 'Stay Schemin' SZA Says She's 'Actually So Shocked' by the 'Bullying' Megan Thee Stallion Is Facing in Tory Lanez Shooting Case While that battle has largely been kept on wax and in good faith, other hip-hop/R&B stars have courted more sinister controversy over the past week. On Thursday (May 15), a court granted Grammy-nominated singer and actress Halle Bailey temporary physical and legal custody of her son Halo, whom she shares with her streamer-rapper ex-boyfriend DDG. The ruling came one day after Bailey secured a restraining order against DDG, alleging physical and verbal abuse. On Friday (May 16), Drake shared a petition urging Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon Tory Lanez, who's currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted on three felony counts tied to his shooting of Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. That same day, Chris Brown was denied bail during a court hearing for his assault charge in Manchester, England; he remains in police custody with an 'inflicting grievous bodily harm' charge, which has been tied to a February 2023 London nightclub attack allegedly involving the Grammy-winning singer. In other news, Trey Edward Shults' Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller film that serves as a companion piece to The Weeknd's Billboard 200-topping album of the same name, opened with a paltry $3.3 million at the domestic box office. With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Latto's new summertime banger to Jvck James' first release after a two-year hiatus. Be sure to check out this week's Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist time last year, we were a month and a half away from Latto gifting us a summer anthem with her now-Grammy-nominated 'Big Mama.' This week, the ATL MC is back for round two. 'Somebody,' produced by key Sugar Honey Iced Tea collaborator Pooh Beatz, finds Latto infusing her Drake-esque melodic rap cadence with the sunny spirit of Jamaica, which is where her younger sister, Brooklyn, directed the track's official music video. 'You make it so hard to be P/ Got me wearin' my heart on my sleeve/ I be missin' you soon as you leave/ Damn, really missin' you soon as you leave,' she spits in the second verse, oscillating between a Big Mama-fied lothario and girl who's simply catching feelings. — KYLE DENISR2R Moe is the next drill artist to blow up out of New York. The Harlem native puts his angelic spin on sexy drill while taking the next step in his ascension with the arrival of his sophomore mixtape Road 2 Riches, Vol. 1. Moe separates himself from Cash Cobain's sexy drill lane with moody tracks such as 'Midnight Club,' which showcases sonic versatility while staying true to himself. The entire project is well worth a listen for drill savants looking for a breath of fresh air. — MICHAEL SAPONARA'Easier Done Than Said' is a sensual tug-of-war about proving love through action instead of talk. Jvck James opens the song acknowledging that lavish gifts still leave his partner doubting his love for her, so he offers something more convincing: physical presence and demonstrable care. The hook insists that showing beats telling, because words breed hesitation while deeds silence second-guessing. Stormzy's verse deepens that theme; he flips between playful bravado and genuine vulnerability, confessing he ditched his pride and 'took the wrong approach,' yet is now ready to kneel and 'make a pledge.' His string of cheeky innuendos covers a core admission: months of emotional cat-and-mouse have proven words unreliable, so commitment must be felt, not argued. Together, the pair contrast flashy promises with tangible devotion, concluding that love's credibility lies in lived experience: it's easier done, held, touched and shown than endlessly said. — CHRISTOPHER CLAXTONRome and Conductor dropped off the lead single and video for their upcoming album Trainspotting. Based around Industry Rule #4080 that record company people are shady (first introduced by A Tribe Called Quest in 1991 on their song 'Check the Rhime'), the independent Brooklyn MC puts us up on game on how to maneuver the rap game in 2025 — and he's doing it over majestic loops provided by the Conductor. — ANGEL DIAZFor her first independent full-length project, Canadian R&B star Savannah Ré pays tribute to the divine feminine across 11 tracks that deepen and expand the soulful sonic profile she established with her Opia album and previous EP. 'Go' Head,' a Western-infused party anthem produced by her husband, Yogi the Producer, and Boi-1da is an instant standout on the three-time Juno Award-winner's new project. Built around a finger-picked guitar loop, Savannah delivers a party anthem that's a welcome deviation from her midtempo comfort zone. 'She ain't never lied, she a real one/ Bust it open wide in the middle/ Make that shit bounce, let it jiggle/ All my bitches live and they with it/ Acting like they need love/ I'm just tryna get some,' she croons in the chorus. — Claudio is gearing up for the release of her Fall in Love With Her album (out June 6), and she gave fans a final taste of the project with the LP's poignant closer 'Memory Foam.' Claudio's feathery vocals glide over guitar strings as she reflects on leaning on a best friend to fill up her cup and recharge after being drained by toxic relationships. 'My heart's like a blade of grass/ You can cut it to pieces, but it keeps growing back,' she resiliently sings. — M.S.'We Don't Have to Be Alone' finds Thee Sacred Souls gently dismantling the idea that companionship must be wrapped in declarations of 'I love you.' Over buttery horns and unhurried drums, lead vocalist Josh Lane tells a potential partner that wanting each other tonight is reason enough to close the gap between two lonely hearts; no grand labels, vows, or lifelong promises are required. By repeating that 'lonely days lead to lonely nights' but 'we don't gotta be alone,' he reframes intimacy as a simple, honest choice made in the present moment. For them, authenticity is measured by honesty and mutual warmth, not by conventional milestones. 'We Don't' offers a comforting invitation to share tenderness without pressure, reminding listeners that genuine connection can thrive outside the rigid boundaries of traditional romance and titles. — C.C.'Let's get fly and smoke some chronic/ That sh— be so ironic.' Lines like that, combined with her delivery, are what make TiaCorine one of rap's most unique artists. You never know what you're going to get when you hit play on one of her songs, but one thing is for certain — shorty is gonna get some bars off. Produced by Kenny Beats, her latest single and video is a testament to the Carolina MC's commitment to being different, interesting and creative. Hopefully, this means we're getting a new project this year — maybe she and Kenny have talked about doing a tape together. — A.D. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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22-05-2025
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Dance Moves: Mau P, Zack Martino & Calvin Harris Hit New Highs
Billboard's Dance Moves roundup serves as a guide to the biggest movers and shakers across Billboard's many dance charts — new No. 1s, new top 10s, first-timers and more. This week, on charts dated May 24, Mau P, Zach Martino, Calvin Harris and others achieve new feats. Check out key movers below. More from Billboard Bow Wow Reveals Beats He Passed On - Including Rick Ross, Drake & French Montana's 'Stay Schemin' SZA Says She's 'Actually So Shocked' by the 'Bullying' Megan Thee Stallion Is Facing in Tory Lanez Shooting Case Karol G Lands First No. 1 on Hot Latin Pop Songs Chart With 'Milagros' Mau P earns his first-ever No. 1 on a Billboard chart this week, as his remix of Tame Impala's 'The Less I Know the Better' jumps 5-1 on Dance/Mix Show Airplay. Released in February via Nervous Records, the song hits No. 1 with a 31% surge in plays among 24/7 dance reporters and pop stations' mix show hours, according to Luminate. The remix reimagines Tame Impala's 2015 psych-pop staple from its album Currents, which ruled the Top Alternative Albums and reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The original track was a fan favorite, reaching No. 35 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and No. 37 on Alternative Airplay. Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, credited as the sole writer, collects his third No. 1 on Dance/Mix Show Airplay, following two smashes with Dua Lipa in 2024: 'Houdini' (four weeks at No. 1) and 'Illusion' (five weeks). He also reached the chart as a writer on Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion' in 2016 (No. 28 peak). As for Mau P (also known as Maurice West), the Amsterdam-born DJ scores his first No. 1. He previously appeared on Dance/Mix Show Airplay with 'Drugs From Amsterdam' (No. 16 peak; 2023) and 'On Again' (No. 24; 2024). He's also charted four entries on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: 'Drugs From Amsterdam' (No. 25), 'Gimme That Bounce' (No. 35; 2023), 'Receipts,' with Diplo featuring Gunna (No. 24; 2024), and 'The Less I Know the Better' (No. 14). Mau P has been active in the house and techno worlds for nearly a decade. He's collaborated with other dance heavyweights, including Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris and Armand van Helden. Zack Martino, JAYEM and Aviella debut on this week's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaborative single, 'Afterlove.' Released in December on Liftoff Recordings, the song arrives at No. 31, earning the week's highest debut, with a 32% spike in plays. The song earns Martino his fifth career chart entry, and first since 2020's 'Something About You,' featuring Kifi (No. 33 peak). He first cracked the chart in 2018 with 'Hold On to Me,' which climbed to No. 3. 'Afterlove' is also a milestone for New York City-based DJ JAYEM (real name Justin Mondello), as the song marks his first-ever appearance on Billboard's charts. '[Charting on Billboard has been] a dream of mine I've been longing to achieve ever since I started producing music,' he shared in a post on Instagram. 'It's an honor to be on such a prestigious chart alongside artist[s] I've looked up to my whole career.' For Aviella, the song earns the singer-songwriter her fourth career entry on Dance/Mix Show Airplay. She topped the chart with her debut hit in 2021, 'Tell Me What You're Thinking.' Calvin Harris' 'Blessings,' featuring Clementine Douglas, debuts at No. 3 on the latest Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, marking the highest debut of the week. It opens with 2.9 million U.S. streams and 1,000 downloads sold earned in its opening week (May 9-15). The song earns Calvin Harris his 54th career entry on the chart, and 25th top 10 — the third-most in the chart's history after David Guetta and Kygo (27 each). It's also his record-extending 14th top five hit. As for Douglas, the song is her third career entry on the chart, after 'Miracle Maker' with Dom Dolla (No. 35 peak; 2022), and 'Asking' with Sonny Fodera and MK (No. 44; 2023). PinkPantheress' new mixtape Fancy That, released via 300/AG, debuts at No. 4 on the latest Top Dance Albums chart with 14,000 equivalent album units earned in its opening week (May 9-15). It also opens at No. 72 on the Billboard 200 and No. 21 on Vinyl Albums. PinkPantheress has charted two other albums on Billboard's charts, but neither appeared on Billboard's dance rankings: To Hell With It reached No. 73 on the Billboard 200 in 2021 and Heaven Knows peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard 200 in 2023. The duo's new electronic/ambient project, Tall Tales, debuts at No. 14 on the Top Dance Albums chart with 4,000 equivalent album units earned in its opening week. The album earns Pritchard his second career entry on Top Dance Albums, after his solo album Under the Sun in 2016 (No. 15 peak). It's Yorke's fourth entry, after The Eraser Rmxs (No. 13; 2009), Tomorrow's Modern Boxes (No. 13; 2015) and Anima (No. 1; 2019). Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Black America Web
09-05-2025
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From Diss Tracks To Toasts? Rick Ross Wants To Cheers With Drake
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Rick Ross has revealed he's open to ending his long-standing beef with Drake, hinting at the possibility of reconciliation between the two Hip-Hop heavyweights. During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the Maybach Music Group boss spoke candidly about the tension between him and his former collaborator. 'Real n****s stay real,' Ross said. 'Was it something really deep? Nah. F**k that, though. But if it's real, it's real and that's what it is.' His words suggest that the fallout wasn't as personal as fans might have thought, leaving the door open for future peace. Rozay even joked about the price of a potential truce, saying, 'You never know, if a n***a send me a bottle of Luc Belaire, especially the white one. Send me a white Belaire and I'll take a picture with you.' Known for his sense of humor and love for the finer things, Ross' comment lightened the mood but also hinted at real willingness to bury the hatchet. Ross and Drake have a proven track record of delivering iconic tracks like 'Stay Schemin',' 'Lord Knows,' and 'Aston Martin Music.' Their chemistry in the studio has consistently produced timeless hits, making them one of hip-hop's most powerful duos. Fans have long hoped to see them reunite, and with Ross expressing openness to squash the beef, that dream might not be far off. A reconciliation could mark the return of greatness — something the culture would no doubt celebrate. SEE ALSO From Diss Tracks To Toasts? Rick Ross Wants To Cheers With Drake was originally published on
