New Music Roundup (December 23th

1. Summer season Walker – Coronary heart Of A Girl

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Right this moment, GRAMMY-nominated R&B famous person Summer season Walker (LVRN/Interscope Information) unveils the official music video for her newest hit tune, “Coronary heart Of A Girl.” Co-starring multi-platinum rap star NLE Choppa, the video brings to life a dramatic time-loop narrative, the place Summer season finds herself reliving the identical day thrice after her accomplice’s infidelity.

Drawing inspiration from her celebrated trilogy, the video connects the eras of Over It, Nonetheless Over It, and the extremely anticipated Lastly Over It, with every loop. The extreme remaining sequence showcases Summer season strolling away from the poisonous cycle—and from NLE Choppa—leaving each the connection and its turmoil engulfed in flames.

Followers are handled to an extra shock because the video opens with a 15 second teaser of a brand-new observe, providing a primary take heed to what’s in retailer on Lastly Over It. Directed by the visionary Lacey Duke, the video masterfully intertwines themes of heartbreak, development, and empowerment.

Summer season’s upcoming album, Lastly Over It, marks the fruits of her Over It trilogy, which has turn into a defining chapter of her R&B reign. The trilogy started together with her groundbreaking debut Over It in 2019 and continued together with her 2021 Billboard 200 chart-topping sophomore effort Nonetheless Over It. Every venture has resonated with followers, chronicling the emotional highs and lows of affection and self-discovery.

Along with the brand new video, Summer season made her Apple Music Radio debut together with her new six-episode radio collection, Over It Radio. In her debut episodes, she linked with particular visitors like Sexyy Redd and Yung Miami, diving into subjects of relationships, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, whereas hinting at new music on the horizon.

2. Kosha Dillz – Dreidel Dreidel

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What occurs while you randomly seek for Hanukkah on the web and discover a candy beat? Properly, that’s Kosha’s story on collaborating with Nigerian producer Ko.Sce for a brand new vacation banger that’s already being featured on varied YouTube, Spotify, and Pandora.

Prematurely of NYC’s 1st ever Hannukcon, Kosha Dillz, and his pals run from a Crown Heights Bodega after a tough 12 months, and nonetheless uplift spirits from the MTA’s 3 Practice to Radio Metropolis Music Corridor to Rockefeller Heart celebrating Hanukkah whereas they tear up NYC with a large Dreidel throughout Manhattan’s annual SantaCon with the “Dreidel Dreidel” Video.  “Dreidel Dreidel” is now accessible in any respect DSP’s and you may watch the brand new video under. 

Why shoot a Hanukkah video throughout SantaCon?  Properly, that is the primary 12 months in a really very long time that Hanukkah and Christmas land on the identical day; resulting in an uncommon, however nice celebration and collaboration of holidays.  In keeping with historical past, this occasion has occurred 8 occasions over the past century +, with the final such instance taking place in 2005.  Who is aware of when the subsequent time it is going to occur, however this tune guarantees to be a fixture yearly at vacation events. 

Kosha’s vacation run is kind of totally different from his standard antics.  He comes off becoming a member of the Wild N’ Out Love Tour, making appearances at offered out exhibits in LA, Brooklyn, and New Orleans with Nick Cannon, Justina Valentine, DC Younger Fly, YG, Large Freedia, Rick Ross and others. 

The “Dreidel Dreidel” Video is a precursor to Kosha Dillz’ Hannukcon (NYC”s 1st ever) @ Mercury Lounge within the Decrease East Facet, which features a spinning Dreidel spinning match, Knishes from Yonah Schimmel, Kosher Sufganiyot from Dough Doughnuts, and a “regifting” suite for all of the presents you don’t need, together with a headline present that includes Kosha, Yiddish Rock with Riki Rose and DJ J-Ronin spinning a Jewish rap set alongside Klezmer classics. Phrase is there will even be interviews with unemployed Jewish Santa Clauses. 

3. Matisyahu & Treatment – The Father’s Stay

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Pioneering Jewish rappersMatisyahu and Treatment have teamed up for “The Fathers Stay,” celebrating their roots and talking out in opposition to the rising tide of antisemitism. The only/video, recorded in a New York synagogue, drops TODAY, December twenty fifth, the primary day of Chanukah, and is the debut observe off their collaborative venture.

“I needed to convey collectively a bunch of sturdy Jews from totally different backgrounds in a Shul in Brooklyn, and simply vibe out to the tune in a Jewish setting,” says Matisyahu. “Matis had the imaginative and prescient of us all in a Shul and the video labored out superbly,” provides Treatment. “We’re delivering a message of knowledge from our forefathers, of desires and aspirations, and self-determination. We wish the reality to get out. The video options cameos from the likes of Michael Rapaport, Uri Cohn, Betar and Abraham Hamra. 

The tune is an anthem. “The individuals of Israel dwell,” it begins in Hebrew (am Yisrael chai), then “our father lives on” (Od avinu chai) earlier than the English-language verses. It begins: “Constructed just like the protect of David, holy and sacred / Treatment, Matisyahu, we abolish the hatred. All that’s pure’s been tarnished and tainted Nonetheless we pray thrice a day…G-ds with me, I can really feel it within me…One nation, One individuals, One G-d.” A strong and robust message of survival and energy, by means of every little thing. 

Matisyahu has expressed comparable sentiments all through his profession, together with his 2006 debut single, “Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Mild),” which used imagery from the Holocaust within the accompanying video, in addition to in his career-defining anthem “One Day,” in 2008, about equality and peace. 

Treatment, whose grandmother and grandfather have been each Holocaust survivors, was not solely the primary white rapper to be affiliated with Wu-Tang Clan however the first Jewish rapper. His observe, “By no means Once more,” seems on the group’s 1998 compilation, The Swarm Vol. 1. “Treatment’s ’By no means Once more’ was one in every of my main inspirations to start out rapping once I was a teen,” says Matisyahu. “It gave me a glimpse of a approach to join our heritage with music of our time.”

Whereas Matisyahu grew up in White Plains, New York, and Treatment in Staten Island, New York, the pair has not labored collectively prior to now. “I reached out to him after he resurfaced on my Instagram with a dope Macklemore diss observe,” says Matisyahu. “I noticed that he’s pro-Israel and a robust Jew with no fucks given, and we received collectively and recorded a bunch of songs.” Says Treatment, “Matisyahu is a legend. I used to be honored when he reached out to me and needed to work.” 

“‘The Fathers Stay’ is the primary launch and it actually represents what we’re doing. “We’re making music for humanity and our individuals, as we attempt to abolish the hatred.” – Treatment.

4. Kodak Black – Present For The Streets

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Kodak Black season continues because the multi-platinum rapper delivers a Christmas Day shock: his third full-length venture in two months, Present for the Streets, out now through Vulture Love / Capitol Information. After two principally solo outings, the Pompano Seaside luminary throws a star-studded affair that includes Lil Yachty, Veeze, Rob49, Taylor So Made, No Restrict Information OG C-Homicide, and extra, to not point out a partial Scorching Boys reunion with Juvenile and BG. Pay attention HERE.

The discharge follows Kodak’s December 23 look at his hometown’s Pop the Trunk Christmas Toy Giveaway, a free drive-through occasion which included giving out 1,800 toys for teenagers — and a shock Kodak cameo, too. This Thanksgiving, he continued his annual Kodak’s Turkey Drive, giving out 1,800 turkeys in honor of the 1800 block he grew up on. 

Present for the Streets lives as much as its identify, blessing followers with tracks like “Shit Present,” the place Kodak turns darkish visions right into a sticky hook — “Want my ice crushed up, double cup stuffed” — over an ethereal beat full of rubbery bass and crisp snares. Veeze brings his creaky slur to the combo, and Yachty follows, making a case for dismissing the backstabbing haters and specializing in some earthly rewards as an alternative.

Elsewhere, vengeance wins out. On “Identical Altima,” Kodak, Juvenile, and BG unfurl narratives stuffed with poverty, paranoia, punishment, and penitentiary visions. And whereas our host riffs on romance on “Go Get Em,” New Orleans star Rob49 speaks on the streets in his bone-rattling baritone: “Put my coronary heart apart / My s— been broke too many occasions by n—– who I believe ridin’.” BG, who was launched from jail final 12 months after serving 12 years, returns for the reflective “Quick Timing,” and C-Homicide, who’s serving a contested life sentence, lands on a well-recognized, heartbreaking chorus: “Is there a heaven for a gangster?” 

The 12-song set (which additionally contains cameos from TTO Okay.T., Emoney, and Taji Akeil) arrives after a pair of November mixtapes: Dieuson Octave (led by the one “Catch Hearth”), a haunted, inward-looking venture titled after the artist’s precise beginning identify; and Trill Invoice (that includes “Information Matt”), which captured the multifaceted man from a special angle — the “fly, contemporary, and silly” facet.

The three latest releases are Kodak’s first solo full-lengths since 2023’s Once I Was Useless, wherein he vividly explored each his nightmares and his aspirations. That includes the smash hit “Lemme See,” the set solely reaffirmed Kodak’s standing as one of the vital gifted of his technology. Extra not too long ago, he dropped the hard-hitting “Hit Stick,” preceded by introspective tracks like “Dis Time” and “Confused Out.”

Moreover, Kodak kickstarted this summer season together with his file label Vulture Love’s first official venture, Vulture Love Presents: The Final Zombies on Earth, that includes contributions from VVSNCE, Lil Crix, G6reddot, GorditoFlo, Large Fredo, Jay Soiled, Taji Akeil, and extra. Pay attention HERE. Past producing hundreds of thousands of streams, it acquired tastemaker acclaim. XXL and The Supply plugged it, and HotNewHipHop praised, “the place this debut album succeeds is giving these up-and-coming artists a fantastic platform to make their voices arduous.” He then later adopted up the compilation with a sold-out present at Los Angeles’ NOVO. 

Kodak’s expansive imaginative and prescient and standing transcend rap. Through the years, he’s cultivated the position of a prophetic storyteller and resonant channeller of the tradition, and his attain continues to develop. He has over 25 billion international streams to his identify and continues to have interaction in altruism inside his beloved Florida group. 

5. Rema – Ozeba

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Capping off a turning-point 12 months, Nigerian international famous person Rema has launched the official music video for fan favourite “Ozeba.” A observe that has acquired traction globally with Rema followers and a must-repeat at his dwell exhibits, “Ozeba” is an ode to a cult basic horror movie from Benin, Nigeria of the identical identify. An Edo phrase to imply “hassle” or “to be in battle with another person” the music video pays homage to the movie style by creating an exhilarating visible soundscape to the menacingly anthemic tune.

Watch the Jackson Forsythe directed video above. 

The tune seems on Rema’s critically acclaimed album, HEIS, launched earlier this 12 months which is now GRAMMY nominated for “Finest World Music Album” award. The album additionally appeared on many “Better of 2024” albums listing with Rolling Stone crowning it because the “the strongest contender for the very best Afrobeats album of the 12 months.” American followers received’t have to attend lengthy to catch the tune dwell as Rema is ready to take over the dessert at subsequent 12 months’s Coachella Music Competition in Indio, CA.

6. NLE Choppa – PICASSO: SLUFFIN SZN X SLUT SZN

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It’s formally ‘SLUFFIN SZN’ (Slut + Cuffin Season), and NLE Choppa is sliding down the chimney together with his first-ever vacation venture, PICASSO: SLUFFIN SZN X SLUT SZN, accessible now through NLE Leisure/Warner Information. Pay attention [HERE].

The 23-track venture is a present for followers, mixing Choppa’s signature rap power with easy, R&B-infused vibes excellent for winter nights. On PICASSO: SLUFFIN SZN X SLUT SZN, NLE Choppa brings collectively sultry melodies, hard-hitting verses, and star-studded collaborations equivalent to Summer season Walker, T-Ache, Skilla Child, Yung Bleu, J.P., 41, Carey Washington, and extra.

Highlights embrace:

“Stingy” ft. Summer season Walker, the place regular snaps and sparse piano set the temper as Choppa sings, “I’ve been stingy with my coronary heart, stingy with my love.” Walker’s hovering vocals amplify the emotion.
“You Nonetheless At Dwelling” ft. Yung Bleu is a weak observe about reconnecting with a distant lover over hypnotic guitar loops.
“Love Me,” is an plain bop with infectious power, big-screen strings, and an irresistible nod to the King of Pop.

PICASSO: SLUFFIN SZN X SLUT SZN captures the spectrum of affection and freedom with two themes: “SLUFFIN SZN,” a comfy, love-centered vibe, and “SLUT SZN,” a high-energy celebration of carefree enjoyable. NLE Choppa showcases his versatility by means of a daring mix of introspection and hype.

From heartfelt sluggish jams to fiery anthems, PICASSO: SLUFFIN SZN X SLUT SZN marks a brand new artistic milestone for Choppa whereas maintaining his followers entertained all season lengthy.

The vacation spirit is simply the icing on the cake of a blockbuster 12 months for the breakthrough star. Recent off 12 new RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications — bringing his complete to a powerful 24 plaques — the 22-year-old artist has now surpassed 9 billion international streams. His 2024 venture, SLUT SZN, dominated charts and playlists, pushed by hit singles like “Gang Child” and “Or What,” which climbed the Billboard Scorching 100 and dominated city radio.

Choppa’s attain prolonged past music this 12 months, too. He flexed his artistic chops by co-writing, co-directing, and starring within the brief movie NLE Choppa Presents: The Wash, a hilarious reimagining of the 2001 cult basic that includes cameos from Lil Wayne, Sukihana, and extra. He additionally made waves in vogue, collaborating with DITA Eyewear and launching his unique Duck Boot line. Choppa hit the runway for Off-White’s NYFW present and graced the cowl of Paper journal, additional cementing his place as a cultural power.

Permit NLE Choppa to want you a Merry SLUFFIN SZN and a Comfortable New Yr — the vacations simply received hotter!