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Yesterday, Billie Eilish dropped the self-directed music video for her cut “xanny”, off her debut studio album ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/billie-eilish-drops-a-smokey-new-visual-for-xanny Read all the lyrics …
Rema’s “Dumebi” has found a strong audience with more than 11 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Ozedikus and appears on ‘Rema.’ On the track, Rema sings about wanting to connect with …
Over the past few years, there has been a number of hit songs based on sleep paralysis and lucid dreaming. From Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams,” to Billie Eilish’s “bury a friend,” dreaming and the ability …
Juice WRLD’s “Bandit” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 77 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by ‘Deconstructed’ veteran Nick Mira. Genius recently sat …
Tinashe’s “Die A Little Bit” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 2 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by Trackside and appears on ‘Songs for You.’ The song, …
The Weeknd continues to roll out new content to his fans with the release of his new music video for “Heartless.” He premiered the Illangelo and Metro Boomin-produced track last week, followed by a second …
Roddy Ricch’s “Start Wit Me” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 22 million Spotify streams to date. The single is produced by Jasper Harris and JetsonMade and features Gunna. On …
Comethazine recently stopped by Genius to perform his latest hit, “SOLVED THE PROBLEM,” which has already racked up 2.8 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by div and appears on ‘BAWSKEE 3.5.’ Read …
Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake still hasn’t seen the light of day amid leaks and disputes with his label, Generation Now. On Thanksgiving, the Philly rapper took shots at his former associates on Twitter. Read …
Wolftyla’s “All Tinted” has found a strong audience with more than 1 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by RNSOM and J-Louis. On the track, Wolftyla creates a summer vibe that can …
Luh Kel’s “Cold Heart” has found a strong audience with more than 4 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Los Hendrix and CashMoneyAP and appears on ‘Mixed Emotions.’ On the track, Kel …
Saucy Santana’s “Walk Em Like A Dog” has found a strong audience with nearly 3 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Baby Breeze & BabyFaceBud and Zack On The Track. On the …
Kano’s “Pan-Fried” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 2 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Blue May and Jodi Milliner and appears on ‘Hoodies All Summer.’ On …
Since the launch of Genius’ flagship series Verified, we’ve released hundreds of interviews with artists breaking down the meaning behind the lyrics of their songs. Today, we’re counting down the top lyricists of the series. …
Farruko’s “Delincuente” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 109 million views on YouTube to date. It is produced by Exel The Future and EZ El Ezeta and appears on ‘Gangalee.’ …
Many of hip-hop’s biggest stars today are known for wild shows filled with crazy moshpits, stage diving and crowd surfing. From Travis Scott to Playboi Carti to Ski Mask the Slump God, going to a …
UK and Atlanta artists Ashnikko & Yung Baby Tate recently stopped by Genius for a live performance of their new banger, “STUPID.” The Oscar Scheller-produced track has racked up over 11 million YouTube views and …
iann dior’s “gone girl” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 53 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by Nick Mira, Pearl Lion, and Pharaoh Vice and appears on …
From Gucci Mane and his iconic ice cream cone to 21 Savage and his knife, face tattoos have been all the rage for artists. So Genius hit up Rolling Loud in Queens, New York to …
YNW Melly’s latest video from behind bars, “Suicidal,” pulls influences from a few popular anime – notably Samurai Champloo and Fooly Cooly. Genius also spoke with the producer, Z3n for more on how the song …
YNW Melly & 9lokknine’s “223s” peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 38 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by 9lokknine’s manager and Miami native Rocco Did It Again!. Genius …
H.E.R.’s “Slide” is the Bay area native’s latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 23 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Cardo. The track is a collaboration between H.E.R. and …
YNW Melly continues to release music from behind bars, and the Florida rapper just dropped his album, ‘Melly Vs. Melvin.’ Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/stream-ynw-melly-s-new-album-melly-vs-melvin Read all the lyrics to “Two Face” on Genius: https://genius.com/Ynw-melly-two-face-lyrics …
Yungeen Ace’s “Freestyle” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 6 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Contraband and appears on ‘Step Harder.’ On the track, Yungeen Ace …
21-year-old University of South Alabama student Jack Aaron Christensen is accused of making a terroristic threat after allegedly writing the lyrics to Tyler, The Creator’s “Radicals” on a flip chart in the school library, according …
Internet Money’s Nick Mira and Taz Taylor are the beatmakers behind some of today’s biggest rap hits. The duo boasts production credits with several rap newcomers like Lil Tecca, Juice WRLD, and Lil Skies, who’ve …
Lunay’s “Soltera” has found a strong audience since its release. The video for a remix of the song, which features Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny, has racked up more than 426 million YouTube views to …
Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” took 2019 by storm and became the longest-running No. 1 Billboard hit ever, setting new records across the board. After Lil Nas X put out the ask on Twitter, …
Since her early hits like “Smack A Bitch” and “Poppin,” Rico Nasty has always stood out for her loud voice and screaming over her tracks. In an exclusive interview with Genius, Rico cites musical influences …
Memphis rapper NLE Choppa came into the rap game with his breakout hit “Shotta Flow,” which landed him his first Billboard Hot 100 entry back in May. He followed it up with “Shotta Flow 2” …
A$AP Ferg’s “Floor Seats” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 12 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by Roofeeo and appears on Floor Seats. On the track, A$AP …
After stopping by to perform his breakout hit, “Shotta Flow,” Memphis rapper NLE Choppa returned to Genius with a performance of his newer hit, “Camelot.” The track has spent eight weeks on the Billboard Hot …
Rubi Rose’s “Big Mouth” has found a strong audience with more than 4 million Spotify streams to date. The single is produced by Chinwuba Mbagwu and Keith Lawson. On the track, Rubi Rose raps about …
Roddy Ricch’s “Ballin’” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 66 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by Mustard and appears on Mustard’s new album ‘Perfect Ten.’ “Ballin’” marks …
Genius spoke with “Hot” music video director Christian Sutton for an in-depth look on on how he convinced Young Thug, Gunna and Travis Scott to set themselves on fire. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/travis-scott-addresses-his-super-bowl-performance-on-young-thug-gunna-s-hot-remix Read …
SiR’s “Hair Down” has found a strong audience with more than 24 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by Michael Uzowuru, Jeff Kleinman, and Mike Hector and appears on ‘Chasing Summer.’ On the …
In his latest release from behind bars, YNW Melly drops a music video for “No Heart.” The track is all about heartbreak, and showcases Melly’s signature vocals over the SkipOnDaBeat and Z3N-produced instrumental. The music …
Dax’s “Dear God” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 9 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by EncoreBeats. On the track, Dax questions God and religion while …
The late Lil Peep’s legacy only continues to grow following the rapper’s death in November 2017. The two-year anniversary of his accidental overdose on Friday, November 15 will be marked by the release of a …
It’s been a huge year for Billie Eilish, who dropped her debut album and scored a No. 1 single with “bad guy,” and now the teen singer is back with her first post-album track, “everything …
