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18 Feb 2025

Don Toliver Reveals Release Date for ‘LV Bag’ Collab With J-Hope & Pharrell

Don Toliver announced on Monday (Feb. 17) that his “LV Bag” collab with J-Hope and Pharrell will drop next Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Pharrell previewed “LV Bag” during the Louis Vuitton FW25 show in Paris last month. He and his frequent collaborator Nigo walked out and greeted J-Hope and other notable front row spectators such as Travis Scott and Bradley Cooper while the song was playing. “LV Bag” was one of a handful of songs that soundtracked the show, including The Weeknd and Playboi Carti‘s Billboard Hot 100 No. 3 hit “Timeless,” SEVENTEEN‘s unreleased “Bad Influence” and Final Fantasy VII’s “One-Winged Angel.”

Toliver was recently featured on “Joni,” one of four new tracks SZA added to her Billboard 200-topping SOS Deluxe: LANA album on Super Bowl Sunday, when she joined headliner Kendrick Lamar‘s historic halftime show performance. SOS climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 this week (chart dated Feb. 22), while Lamar’s GNX went back to No. 1, making it the first time two performers from the year’s Super Bowl halftime show have been Nos. 1 and 2 in the wake of the show.

J-Hope teased “new music on the way” this year in his “Beginning of a New Dream” YouTube video, with the “2025. 03.” caption suggesting a new song will be out in March. It would mark J-Hope’s first new track since his discharge from the army last October and first release since his six-track EP Hope On the Street Vol. 1 last March, which featured collabs with his BTS bandmate Jungkook on “I Wonder,” Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers on “Lock/Unlock,” and Le Sserafim’s Huh Yunjin on “I Don’t Know.”

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See Toliver’s announcement posts below, and pre-save “LV Bag” here.

06 Feb 2025

Pardison Fontaine & Cardi B Drop ‘Toot It Up’ Collab: Stream It Now

Pardison Fontaine and Cardi B dropped their highly anticipated “Toot It Up” collab on Friday (Feb. 7) via Hitmaker Music Group.

“You guys keep asking for ‘Toot It.’ Where’s ‘Toot It’? Where’s ‘Toot It’ at? Can we get ‘Toot It’? Here go the song, here go ‘Toot It.’ Take it, play it, do whatever y’all gon’ do with it, shake ass. Here go the song, don’t ask for that sh– no more,” he said in an Instagram video earlier this week with the caption “it’s BEEN 8 YEARS @iamcardib GET THIS SONG OFF MY HARD DRIVE!!! N THEY KEEP ASKING FOR THIS !!! IM DROPPIN IT 2/7!!!!”

The last time the two properly collaborated on a song was in 2018 with “Backin’ It Up,” and they performed it together at the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards. It reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 of Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (No. 18) and Rhythmic Airplay (No. 11). Pardi has co-written several hits for Cardi, including her 2017 breakthrough smash “Bodak Yellow,” her other Hot 100 No. 1s “I Like It,” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, “WAP” with his ex Megan Thee Stallion and “Up,” and much of her 2018 Grammy-winning debut album Invasion of Privacy. He teased them being back in the studio together last April on Instagram.

“Toot It Up” isn’t the only new music Cardi has on the way. On Thursday (Feb. 6), the trailer for the new Smurfs movie teased the “Higher Love” track by Desi Trill featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi.

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Listen to “Toot It Up” below.

04 Feb 2025

Pardison Fontaine Confirms ‘Toot It’ Collab With Cardi B Is Coming Soon

Pardison Fontaine revealed on Tuesday (Feb. 4) that his highly anticipated “Toot It” collab with Cardi B is arriving on Friday, Feb. 7.

“You guys keep asking for ‘Toot It.’ Where’s ‘Toot It’? Where’s ‘Toot It’ at? Can we get ‘Toot It’? Here go the song, here go ‘Toot It.’ Take it, play it, do whatever y’all gon’ do with it, shake ass. Here go the song, don’t ask for that sh– no more,” he said in an Instagram video with the caption “it’s BEEN 8 YEARS @iamcardib GET THIS SONG OFF MY HARD DRIVE!!! N THEY KEEP ASKING FOR THIS !!! IM DROPPIN IT 2/7!!!!”

“FCK IT LETS GOOO!!!” Cardi commented.

The last time the two properly collaborated on a song was in 2018 with “Backin’ It Up,” and they performed it together at the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards. It reached No. 40 on the Hot 100 and reached the top 20 of Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (No. 18) and Rhythmic Airplay (No. 11). Pardi has co-written several hits for Cardi, including her 2017 breakthrough smash “Bodak Yellow,” her other Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s “I Like It,” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, “WAP” with his ex Megan Thee Stallion and “Up,” and much of her 2018 Grammy-winning debut album Invasion of Privacy. He teased them being back in the studio together last April on Instagram.

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See Fontaine’s announcement below, and pre-save “Toot It” here.

27 Jan 2025

Latto Is Linking Up With Playboi Carti for the ‘Blick Sum’ Remix

Latto announced Monday (Jan. 27) that she’s linking up with Playboi Carti on the “Blick Sum” remix that’s dropping Tuesday, Jan. 28 at midnight ET.

“I don’t trust no man without no blicky. ’Cause when sh– get sticky, where the f–k that blicky at,” she says in the intro with a distorted voice filter.

The two ATL rappers haven’t collaborated on a song before, but Carti teased they were cooking up something a week ago when he posted photos of them on his @opium_00pium Instagram account with the caption, “HUMBLE LIKE A MF BUT DIS YEAR MINE. LATTO AH REAL 1.”

“Blick Sum” was featured on Latto’s third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which she released on Aug. 9, 2024 via Streamcut and RCA Records. The 17-track project included collaborations with Young Nudy (“Shrimp and Grits”), Hunxho (“Copper Cove”), Coco Jones (“Ear Candy”), Megan Thee Stallion (“Squeeze”), Ciara (“Good 2 You”), Mariah the Scientist (“Look What You Did”) and Teezo Touchdown (“Prized Possession”). It reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and topped Top Rap Albums.

This marks Carti’s first piece of new music this year, and he’s yet to reveal any release details for his own long-awaited third studio album I AM MUSIC. He dropped the first official single “All Red” on Sept. 13, 2024 — the rapper’s 29th birthday — and it reached No. 15 on the Hot 100. He earned his first No. 1 on the all-genre songs tally with Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s Grammy-nominated “Carnival,” also featuring Rich the Kid.

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24 Jan 2025

Lady Gaga and Rosé Star in Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red’s ‘Fat, Juicy and Wet’

As fate would have it, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red came together for their “Fat, Juicy and Wet” strip club anthem, which dropped Friday (Jan. 24) accompanied by a star-studded music video featuring Lady Gaga and Rosé.

Bruno’s big collab with Sexyy Red arrives on the heels of his three-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Die With a Smile” alongside Lady Gaga. “I’m headed to the studio right now to make a strip club anthem so I can celebrate and properly act up this weekend. Someone please help me get in touch with Sexyy Red!!” he wrote on Instagram earlier this week while cherishing his chart victory. The 15-time Grammy winner eventually “found her,” Bruno posted along with a snippet of their single.

“Fat, Juicy and Wet” is Bruno’s third single, following “Die With a Smile” and “APT.” with Rosé. The latter collab reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 and has spent 12 weeks atop the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.

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Meanwhile, Sexyy, one of hip-hop’s breakout stars, continues her winning streak with this high-profile collaboration. She’s experienced critical success with her two latest collabs, “Whatchu Know About Me” with GloRilla from her debut album Glorious and “Sticky” with Tyler, the Creator, GloRilla and Lil Wayne. “Whatchu Know About Me” hit No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay (three weeks), R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Rap Airplay (five weeks) and TikTok Billboard Top 50, while “Sticky” earned Sexyy her first top 10 on the Hot 100 and spent two weeks atop Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

In 2024, she tied Drake as the only artist with four No. 1 hits on Apple Music in the same year and racked up accolades, including “Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist” at the BET Hip-Hop Awards.

Listen to “Fat, Juicy and Wet” below.

21 Jan 2025

Don Toliver & J-Hope Preview Pharrell-Produced ‘LV Bag’ Collab During Louis Vuitton’s Paris FW25 Show

Don Toliver and J-Hope previewed their new Pharrell-produced collaboration “LV Bag” during the Louis Vuitton FW25 show in Paris on Tuesday (Jan. 21).

Pharrell and his frequent collaborator Nigo walked out and greeted J-Hope and other notable front row spectators such as Travis Scott and Bradley Cooper while the song was playing.

J-Hope already teased “new music on the way” this year in his “Beginning of a New Dream” YouTube video, with the “2025. 03.” caption suggesting a new song will be out in March. It would mark J-Hope’s first new track since his discharge from the army last October and first release since his six-track EP Hope On the Street Vol. 1 last March, which featured collabs with his BTS bandmate Jungkook on “I Wonder,” Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers on “Lock/Unlock,” and Le Sserafim’s Huh Yunjin on “I Don’t Know.”

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Toliver released his latest album Hardstone Psycho in June, which featured collabs with his Cactus Jack label boss Travis Scott, Kodak Black, Charlie Wilson, Cash Cobain, Future, Metro Boomin, Teezo Touchdown, Lil Uzi Vert and Yeat. It became his first No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

The Weeknd and Playboi Carti‘s Billboard Hot 100 No. 3 hit “Timeless,” which Pharrell also co-produced, also played during the show. SEVENTEEN‘s unreleased “Bad Influence” and Final Fantasy VII’s “One-Winged Angel” were also included in the show’s soundtrack.

Listen to a snippet of “LV Bag” below during the 14:18-minute mark below.

08 May 2024

Bubble Skincare Dropped a New Collection Inspired By ‘Inside Out 2’: Shop It Now

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New collaboration alert! If you love taking care of your skin and lovable cartoon characters, then Bubble Skincare and Disney Pixar have the products for you. The two companies released a new limited-edition skincare collection inspired by Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2, coming to theaters on June 14. This is the perfect recipe to celebrate your favorite characters from the movie while nurturing your skin.

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With this unstoppable collaboration, you’ll get access to two exclusive sets which include Bubble’s best-selling products from moisturizers to serums perfect for all skin types. That’s not all, you’ll also have the Day Dream Tone, Texture Serum, Fresh Start Gel Cleanser, and Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer, all featuring your favorite characters from the movie.

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Bubble Skincare's ‘Inside Out 2’ Collection: Shop Now

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One of a Kind (3-step Barrier Boost)

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This one of a kind, 3-step barrier boost is a perfect start to your skincare routine. It includes three essentials for your skin: Fresh Start (gel cleanser), Water Slide (hydration boosting serum, including hydroponic acid and peptides), and Cloud Surf (water cream moisturizer). The brand recommends using these products “twice daily” to keep your skin fresh and ready to take on your day.

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Think Positive (3-Step Glow Boost)

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Boost your skin with this 3-step glow pack that includes: Fresh Start (Gel Cleanser), Daydream (Tone and texture serum), and the Slam Dunk (Hydrating Moisturizer). Its tone and texture serum includes Vitamin C (helps to brighten your skin) and Niacinamide which can help strengthen your skin, improve uneven skin tone, and more.

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Fresh Start and Joy (Happy Gel cleanser)

Is Joy your favorite character from Inside Out? Add this Fresh Start gel cleanser to your skincare routine. This cleanser is perfect to clean your pores, sooth any skin irritation or redness, and more. It’s also dermatologist-tested vegan and cruelty-free.

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Day Dream and Envy (Tone and texture serum with Vitamin C + Niacinamide)

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Do you need a good tone and texture serum? According to the brand, this lightweight formula helps promote even skin tone while brightening your skin. Hurry, add this one to your cart.

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Slam Dunk and Anxiety (Hydrating Cream Moisturizer)

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Elevate your skincare routine with this Inside Out inspired hydrating moisturizer. You’ll be sure to keep your skin hydrated and moist with this one. Don’t miss out, it’s only $16.

That’s not all! Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is also collaborating with energy drink brand Joyburst, where they will reveal three delicious flavors: Peach, Watermelon, and Strawberry-Lemonade, featuring your favorites from the movie.

The Joyburst energy drinks are completely sugar free with natural caffeine. So, if you are looking for a burst of energy, get ready to celebrate these iconic Disney Pixar characters with your drink and skincare collection in hand.

For more product recommendations, check out Teyana Taylor’s self-care routine for alternative ways to treat yourself, Bubble’s Slam Dunk TikTok-viral moisturizer, and pimple patches to help prevent blemishes.

02 Jan 2024

Playboi Carti Reunites With Travis Scott for ‘BACKR00MS’ Collab

Playboi Carti is already taking over 2024 with new music. To kick off the new year Monday (Jan. 1), he dropped “BACKR00MS,” featuring Travis Scott, exclusively on YouTube.

The nearly three-minute visual is already No. 1 on Trending, with 4.4 million views in 17 hours at the time this article was published. It’s the second video the rapper has dropped on his YouTube channel, following “2024,” which has nearly 21 million views in two weeks and is No. 7 on Trending for music. “2024” is produced by Kanye West, Earl on the Beat and Ojivolta.

“BACKR00MS” arrives six months after Carti and Scott linked up on “FE!N” from the latter’s Grammy-nominated album Utopia. They performed it together during Scott’s Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour stop at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium. During his pit stop at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Scott explained why he performed “FE!N” 10 times during his Barclays Center show. “Man, I have the best fans in the world and I go off the energy they give me, and they were wild that night, and so I just got even wilder,” he said. “BACKR00MS” is Carti and Scott’s fourth collaboration, following “Green and Purple” (2017), “Love Hurts” (2018) and “FE!N” (2022).



Last month, Carti began surprise dropping songs exclusively as music videos either on the @opium_00pium account, including “Different Day” and “H00DBYAIR,” or on his YouTube channel. At press time, all four songs are currently unavailable on DSPs.

The songs seem to be a part of his upcoming third studio album, which is tentatively titled Music or I Am Music. It’s been three years since Carti dropped his last album, Whole Lotta Red, via AWGE and Interscope Records. Released on Christmas Day 2020, the 24-track project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

05 Dec 2023

Sarz, Asake & Gunna Are Spreading ‘Happiness’ in New Collab, And It’s Coming Very Soon

Renowned producer Sarz has recruited fellow Nigerian hitmaker Asake and chart-topping Atlanta rapper Gunna for their “Happiness” collaboration, Billboard is exclusively announcing Tuesday (Dec. 5).

The single will be available on Friday, Dec. 8, via UnitedMasters, which partnered with Sarz earlier this year on his 1789 imprint in an effort to empower African artists and allow them to expand their music globally. Following his “Yo Fam!” single with Crayon and Skrillex, this joyful Afrobeats-meets-hip-hop anthem is the second single to arrive ahead of Sarz’s album, which is due in 2024. The song will also be accompanied by a colorful music video directed by Edgar Esteves, which Sarz teased by posting an Instagram photo Monday of the three artists on the video’s set.

“‘Happiness’ is special to me. From the moment I created the beat, I noticed how it made anyone I played it to really happy. I’m glad Asake and Gunna made my vision come to life,” Sarz said in a statement to Billboard.

Sarz (real name Osabuohien Osaretin) has produced records for some of the biggest African artists, such as Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage, and is responsible for spreading the Afrobeats sound to the U.S. and U.K. charts with hits like Drake, Wizkid and Kyla‘s “One Dance,” which became the most streamed song on Spotify in 2016, and Lojay and Sarz’s “Monalisa,” which went viral and got a Chris Brown remix in 2022.

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10 Nov 2023

T-Pain & Snoop Dogg Link Up For New Anthem ‘That’s How We Ballin’

Snoop Dogg is a man of his word. After promising to return a verse to T-Pain within the next 48 hours upon receiving it, The Doggfather delivered, and as a result, the “Buy U a Drank” crooner released his new single “That’s How We Ballin.”

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Pain and Snoop play a clever game of double-dutch on the booming production. “Her dude be trippin’ and I’m gonna leave him six feet/ I wrap him up in a pack, I serve him as minced meat,” Pain dishes out on his opening verse. Snoop matches Pain’s intensity with wittiness of his own, rapping: I’m just silly over Snoopy, yeah, b–ch, oh, she’s a groupie/ Yeah, b–ch, Doggy still a Mac, just like the movie.”

“That’s How We Ballin’” marks the first time Pain and Snoop have worked together on a record since the rapper’s 2011 song “Boom.” They also collaborated on DJ Khaled’s platinum-selling hit “All I Do Is Win.” Both performers are also video game fanatics. Snoop and his son Cordell recently started Death Row Games, anchored around minority creators developing and publishing using Fortnite’s Unreal Editor.

“Let’s really put resources into building Death Row Games and making a home for diverse creators in the gaming ecosystem and be a part of the narrative, the storytelling of what the next game should be looking like.” Broadus told Afrotech. “And I keep saying ‘show representation of the culture in these sectors,’ versus us just being the talent. We wanted to make sure that we’re part of the decision that’s being made and more importantly tell these stories from diverse creators and focus on creatives in underserved communities.”

Listen to “That’s How We Ballin’” below.