The DX Digest for Thursday (March 23) finds Migos asking “What The Price” and David Guetta teaming up with Nicki Minaj (again) and bringing Lil Wayne along for the ride for “Light My Body Up.” From there, Faith Evans and the late Notorious B.I.G.’s duet “Ten Wife Commandments,” an incredible jazz-infused track from Maurice Brown and Talib Kweli, and Belly’s video for “Consuela” featuring Young Thug round out the top five. Music from GoldLink and Wale, a Nardwuar interview with Snoop Dogg, Murs and Curtiss King’s video for “Lemon Juice,” a single from Ace Hood and Biblical-themed visual for Nebu Kinzia’s “Fuck It Up” wrap up the list.
migos – “What the price”
Migos has finally reached a level of success they most likely were dreaming of when they wrote “Versace” in 2013. After securing a #1 album with CULTURE, Offset, Quavo and Takeoff keep up the momentum with another video for “What The Price.” Directed by Migos and frequent collaborator Daps, and featuring Zaytoven shredding on the keytar, the video depicts the group as a local rock band left to their own devices in an unexpected turn of events. Watch it above.
david guetta f. nicki minaj & Lil Wayne – “light my body up”
After collaborating on “Turn Me On,” “Hey Mama” and “Where Them Girls At,” Nicki Minaj has joined dance music producer David Guetta once again for “Light My Body Up” featuring Lil Wayne. Heavy on the pop-EDM, the track begins with some pretty subpar verses from the self-proclaimed Black Barbie and just gets worse from there.
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Faith Evans & Notorious B.I.G. – “Ten Wife Commandments”
As Faith Evans continues to roll out her forthcoming duets album with Notorious B.I.G.,The King & I, Big Poppa’s widow is back with the “Ten Wife Commandments, a play on Biggie’s “Ten Crack Commandments” from his 1997 sophomore album, Life After Death. The King & I is set for a May 19 release.
maurice brown f. talib kweli – “stand up”
https://soundcloud.com/ropeadope/stand-up-ft-talib-kweli
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Grammy Award-winning trumpet player Maurice “Mobetta” Brown and Talib Kweli have joined musical forces for the jazzy “Stand Up,” a brilliant call to action for people to make a positive difference in the world. The song comes from Brown’s forthcoming collaborative album, The Mood, which is expected on Friday (March 24).
belly f. young thug & Zack – “consuela”
Directed by Spiff, Belly’s ridiculous new video for “Consuela” featuring Young Thug and Zack take the comedic approach with its mariachi-themed concept. It even features a cameo from Machete actor Danny Trejo, who is ironically posted up in a bar despite the fact he’s been in recovery for years. Nonetheless, it’s worth watching for a good laugh.
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Goldlink f. wale & Radiant children – “summaTime”
Following the Kaytranada-produced “Meditation” and “Pray Everyday,” GoldLink has shared another single from his new album, At What Cost, titled “SummaTime” with Wale and Radiant Children. The new project drops Friday (March 24) and also boasts contributions from Mike WiLL Made-It, Troy Ave and more.
Nardwuar vs. Snoop Dogg – “interview”
Kooky Canadian interviewer Nardwuar was apparently extremely busy at SXSW in Austin, Texas. After nabbing interviews with notables like Zane Lowe and Desiigner, he managed to get another one with Snoop Dogg. Par for the course, the golf hat-wearing Nardwuar brought the Doggfather bootleg chocolates, a Cuban cigar, Master P doll and a record with some of his homies from the LBC.
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murs f. curtiss king – “lemon juice”
Lead single and album highlight, “Lemon Juice,” from Murs’ new album, Captain California, has been given the visual treatment, which puts the Strange Music rapper and Curtiss King at the center of a ’70s-themed dating game show. Grab the album here.
ace hood – “remember”
Produced by Ray Real and Jay Pesci for Legends Only, Ace Hood’s “Remember” follows “Guess Who?,” “Give Thanks” and “2 Fux,” and is further evidence of the Florida rapper’s intent to take over in 2017.
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nebu kiniza – “fuck it up”
Queens-born, Atlanta rapper Nebu Kiniza brings more of his Southern rap prowess in the new video for “Fuck It Up.” His most massive hit is “Gassed Up,” which has garnered over 53 million listens on Soundcloud. The Biblical-themed visual is broken up into three parts — The Hustle, The Turn Up and The Come Up. Check it out above.
