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November RIAA Certifications - HipHop

November RIAA Certifications - HipHop

November RIAA Certifications

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 11:56 AM PST

Singles

Artist Single Certification Label
Post Malone Congratulations (feat. Quavo) 6x Platinum Republic
DRAM Broccoli (feat. Lil Yachty) 6x Platinum Atlantic
French Montana Unforgettable (feat. Swae Lee) 4x Platinum Epic
Bryson Tiller Don't 4x Platinum RCA
Cardi B Bodak Yellow 3x Platinum Atlantic
Logic 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alissa Cara & Khalid) 3x Platinum Def Jam
Bryson Tiller Exchange 3x Platinum RCA
Post Malone rockstar (feat. 21 Savage) 2x Platinum Republic
21 Savage Bank Account 2x Platinum Atlantic
Maroon 5 Don't Wanna Know (feat. Kendrick Lamar) 2x Platinum Interscope
Nicki Minaj Feeling Myself (feat. Beyoncé) 2x Platinum YM/CM/Republic
SZA The Weekend Platinum TDE/RCA
2 Chainz 4AM (feat. Travis Scott) Platinum Def Jam
Bryson Tiller Overtime Platinum RCA
Bryson Tiller Right My Wrongs Platinum RCA
K Camp Comfortable Platinum Interscope
Miguel Sure Thing Platinum RCA
Miguel All I Want Is You (feat. J Cole) Gold RCA
Miguel How Many Drinks? Gold RCA
Miguel Do You... Gold RCA
Miguel Simple Things Gold RCA
Miguel Coffe Gold RCA
Miguel Quickie Gold RCA
Bankroll Fresh Walked In (Remix) [feat. Street Money Boochie, Travis Porter & Jeezy) Gold Street Money Worldwide
Zayn Still Got Time (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR) Gold RCA
Bryson Tiller For However Gold RCA
Bryson Tiller Rambo Gold RCA
Bryson Tiller 502 Come Up Gold RCA
Jacquees B.E.D. Gold Cash Money/Republic
Machine Gun Kelly Bloom Gold Bad Boy/Interscope
Machine Gun Kelly Invincible Gold Bad Boy/Interscope
2 Chainz Big Amount (feat. Drake) Gold Def Jam
K Camp Lil Bit Gold Interscope
K Camp 1Hunnid Gold Interscope

Albums

Artist Album Certification Label
Bryson Tiller T R A P S O U L 2x Platinum RCA
Rae Sremmurd Sremmlife 2 Platinum Interscope
Miguel All I Want Is You Platinum RCA
Miguel Kaleidoscope Dream Platinum RCA

Chris Brown certified a lot of shit so he's getting his own category:

Chris Brown

Artist Single/Album Certification Label
Chris Brown Forever 4x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga) 3x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown With You 3x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown & Tyga Ayo 2x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross) 2x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown I Can Transform Ya (feat. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz) 2x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Run It! (feat. Juelz Santana) 2x Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Fine China Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Love More (feat. Nicki Minaj) Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Wall to Wall Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Privacy Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Don't Judge Me Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Grass Ain't Greener Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Yo (Excuse Me Miss) Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Liquor Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Gimme That Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Next to You (feat. Justin Bieber) Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Say Goodbye Platinum RCA
Kid Ink Main Chick (feat. Chris Brown) Platinum RCA
Chris Brown Pills & Automobiles (feat. Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Kodak Black) Gold RCA
Chris Brown Sweet Love Gold RCA
Chris Brown Zero Gold RCA
Chris Brown Take You Down Gold RCA
Chris Brown No BS (feat. Kevin McCall) Gold RCA
Chris Brown This Christmas Gold RCA
Chris Brown Crawl Gold RCA
Chris Brown Don't Think They Know (feat. Aaliyah) Gold RCA
Chris Brown Wet The Bed (feat. Ludacris) Gold RCA
Chris Brown Superhuman Gold RCA
Chris Brown Heartbreak On A Full Moon Gold RCA
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Album of the Year #12: Lil Uzi Vert - Luv is Rage 2

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 12:03 PM PST

Artist: Lil Uzi Vert

Album: Luv is Rage 2

Listen:

Spotify

Soundcloud

YouTube

Apple Music

Tidal

Background:

Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Woods on July 31, 1994, is the biggest name to come out of the Philadelphia hip hop scene in some time. Starting to rap in high school, Uzi later attracted the attention of DJ and record producer Don Cannon, who pushed Uzi's name on to DJ Drama. With industry attention and interest, Uzi released his breakout mixtape Luv is Rage in 2015. 2016 continued to raise his star with the release of a pair of successful mixtapes, Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World and The Perfect LUV Tape. While Uzi had been previously successful in the hip hop scene, he broke through commercially in 2016 as well with singles "Money Longer" and "You Was Right", which both charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Uzi's star continued to rise as 2016 turned to 2017, grabbing his first #1 single on the Migos collab "Bad and Boujee". Throughout 2016 and 2017, he continued to tease and hint at a follow-up to Luv is Rage, and in February 2017 Uzi dropped a 4-track EP called Luv is Rage 1.5 to keep fans happy during the wait for the sequel. This EP unexpectedly spawned Uzi's biggest commercial solo single to date in "XO Tour Llif3", which peaked at #7 on the Hot 100 and won the MTV VMA for Song of the Summer. In November, Uzi received his first two Grammy nominations, for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance for "Bad and Boujee".

Where Uzi separates himself from the pack of a new wave of rappers known as "Soundcloud rap" or more negatively "mumble rap" largely comes in aesthetic. Uzi has prided himself on taking influences primarily from rock music, citing Paramore lead single Hayley Williams as a primary influence as well as shock rock singer Marilyn Manson. Uzi makes his wish to be seen as a rockstar rather than a rapper very known, and it shows through his music and his fashion. Another constant in Uzi's music is his now ex girlfriend Brittany Byrd, who appears in multiple art styles on the album covers to several Uzi projects.

Review:

Luv is Rage 2 was a project a long time coming, and the sequel definitely serves as an expanded upon version of the original project. If the original Luv is Rage was Uzi's Terminator, a well executed breakout project with a lower budget, this album is his T2, expanding upon the original mixtape with a larger soundscape and some big name collaborators. Uzi and Pharrell Williams prove themselves a great combination on the track "Neon Guts", beginning with Pharrell's instantly recognizable four-count intro and letting the two trade bars over a smooth beat outfitted with light keys and a throwback feel. Uzi and Pharrell both sing:

"And I got a colorful aura like I got neon guts"

A simple line, but still effective at describing Uzi's colorful aesthetic that shines throughout the album. The Weeknd also shows up for a collab on "UnFazed", a track made for radio success with a hard trap beat and Abel bringing out a similar effortless rap flow to his highlight verses on Gucci Mane's "Curve" and Bryson Tiller's "Rambo" remix. Ever since "XO Tour Llif3", a collab seemed inevitable, and the end result justified the need for one. English alt-pop band Oh Wonder also shows up for a feature/sample on the moody "The Way Life Goes", a collab that wasn't originally labeled on the album tracklist. On the song's hook, Uzi sings over the voices of Oh Wonder on a sample for their song "Landslide":

"I know it hurts sometimes but you'll get over it / You'll find another life to live / I swear that you'll get over it / I know you're sad and tired / You've got nothing left to give / You'll find another life to live / I know that you'll get over it"

Uzi's singing vocals on the track range from quiet and tired to large and belty, showing a range of emotions that can't be about anyone else but Brittany. Uzi bears it all on the song:

"Wish I never ever ever told you things / I was only only trying to show you things / Iced out heart on your neck trying to froze your ring / I had to get a me a new bitch to hold the pain"

It's real, heartbroken, and despondent. The idea of trying to move on from someone you care about is relatable and Uzi conveys it very well on "The Way Life Goes". The heartbreak of Brittany come up throughout the album, with Uzi breaking down on "Feelings Mutual" with these lines:

"I can't feel, no / I can't feel, I can't feel / I can't feel, my body's numb / It because I am so hurt / I feel the pain in the rain / Tell me when is my time and where"

Uzi captures a specific period in the lifetime of a breakup throughout Luv is Rage 2, a place where you're both bitter and resentful but also sad and regretful. Uzi plays the part of a braggadocio up and coming rap superstar, but also a broken man who misses his ex. While the theme is conveyed before on the project, nowhere is it more on point and devastating then on the closing hit single "XO Tour Llif3". The song is a depressing three-minute rollercoaster, covering the end of his relationship with Brittany, an addiction to Xanax that becomes even sadder in the wake of Lil Peep's death and Uzi's subsequent attempt to go sober, and darker topics like suicide and emptiness. The chorus is iconic and some of Uzi's best songwriting:

"I don't really care if you cry / On the real, you shoulda never lied / Saw the way she looked me in my eyes / She said: "I am not afraid to die." / All my friends are dead / Push me to the edge / All my friends are dead, yeah / Push me to the edge / All my friends are dead, yeah / All my friends are dead, yeah"

So much is conveyed through the hook of "XO Tour Llif3", so much heartbreak and emotion and depression and dark thoughts that many of us can relate to. Logic really tried to get into the head of someone who is thinking about the end, but I think Uzi's attempt really works as a realistic thought process of someone at his lowest. The fact that a song can be this raw and real but also be a high-tempo trap banger will forever prove Post Malone wrong. In the miserable year that 2017 was, we needed an "XO Tour Llif3' to speak to our pain. It's no surprise to me that the song went big. The success of the track also seemed to push the direction of the album in a positive way. Luv is Rage 2 can be a very downbeat listen lyrically, but encourages repeat listens through the catchy hooks and well-done production. Uzi put together a solid producer team for the album including Pharrell, The Weeknd, Metro Boomin, Pi'erre Bourne, WondaGurl, TM88, and frequent collaborators Don Cannon and Maaly Raw. The sound is kept consistent and cohesive, with alot of bubbly trap snares and smooth synths along with the trippy, muddy, almost psychedelic sound that Uzi has used throughout his career. It really feels like an evolution from the original mixtape without being a collection of different songs slapped with a familiar name for the fans. Luv is Rage 2 feels like the step from mixtape Uzi to album Uzi, and it excites me to think of what a guy with the potential he has can do at his peak. Uzi is only 23, he hasn't even pre-came yet in bizarre Kid Cudi terms. He can only go up from here.

Discussion Points:

  1. With the recent death of Lil Peep bringing prescription drug abuse in hip hop to a forefront of discussion, should artists like Uzi who frequently mention such drugs in their music continue to do so? Is there a point where it becomes glorification of such a harmful drug?

  2. Is the success of "XO Tour Llif3" showing a demand for a more raw and barren portrayal of depression in mainstream hip hop? Will "emo rap" eventually be at the forefront of the genre, or is the song a fluke?

  3. What can Uzi do to keep his sound fresh amongst potential imitators? How can Uzi avoid becoming just one of the crowd?

  4. Are Uzi's lyrics about Brittany emotional and resonant, or misogynist and bitter? Can one write personally about heartbreak without resorting to personal attacks on their ex-lover?

  5. How will Uzi be remembered amongst the rap scene of this era? Will he be influential, memorable, or forgotten?

  6. Do Uzi's rockstar influences and persona actually show in his music?

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[FRESH VIDEO] BROCKHAMPTON - BOOGIE

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 06:00 PM PST

BROCKHAMPTON - Billy Star

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 08:00 PM PST

Frank Ocean's GTA track list

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 06:08 AM PST

Lil Pump Approaching Millionaire Status According to Record Contract

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 01:10 PM PST

TMZ Article

According to the 17-year-old "Gucci Gang" rapper's record contract with Warner Bros., he got a fat $345k advance on his debut album, and that doesn't even include his 15 percent royalties.

There are a few conditions he has to meet -- such as having at least 14 tracks per album -- but if he keeps cranking out huge hits he'll rake in up to $500k for his fifth album. And don't forget the royalties, too.

Pump's also got some added kickers in his contract -- like a cut of his merchandise sold in chain stores -- so his huge fan base makes his wallet even fatter.

DJ Booth wrote an article about this

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Eminem pretends to be a random fan and calls a SiriusXM show with LL Cool J

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 02:15 PM PST

FAMOUS DEX : "You Want Real Music, Listen To 4:44, What We Do Is Just Entertainment"

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 03:46 PM PST

Gucci announces El Gato tracklist on Twitter

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 03:00 PM PST

INTRO: Just Like It feat. @21savage

  1. Rich Ass Junkie

  2. Peepin Out The Blinds

  3. Dickriders

  4. Mall

  5. Side Effects

  6. TYT

  7. Sea Sick

  8. Smiling In The Drought

  9. El Gato's Revenge

  10. Strep Throat

  11. Southside and Guwop

OUTRO: Off The Boat

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The Weeknd - Reminder

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 08:06 PM PST

Mr. Porter on Eminem's 'Revival' motivation: “Police chased him and shot him down. Em was furious about it. I can’t remember who, and that’s sad to say because so many black people got shot by police officers."

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 10:50 AM PST

[FRESH] Dumbfoundead - Rocket Man [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 02:04 PM PST

The Verge: Jay Z's Tidal Is Running Out Of Money & Lost $44 Million This Year (Bankruptcy Soon?)

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 02:41 PM PST

[FRESH] Higher Brothers - Steph Curry (Official Video)

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 07:05 AM PST

[Fresh] Harry Fraud - The Coast

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 09:04 AM PST

[FRESH] G-Eazy - No Limit REMIX (ft. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Juicy J, Belly

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 04:25 PM PST

Trippie Redd announces that he's featured on G-Eazy's "The Beautiful and Damned" tour

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 11:33 AM PST

Pitchfork's Review of Big Sean & Metro Boomin's Double or Nothing

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 10:23 PM PST

[FRESH] Lil Skies - Lust

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 09:40 AM PST

Daily Discussion Thread 12/12/2017

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 11:36 AM PST

Welcome to the /r/hiphopheads daily discussion thread!

This thread is for:

  • objective questions with right/wrong answers (e.g. "Does anyone know what is happening with MIXTAPE?", "What is the sample in SONG?")
  • general hip-hop discussion
  • meta posts...e.g. ideas for the sub

Thread Guidelines

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  • Please be helpful and friendly.

  • If a question has been asked many times before, provide a link to a thread that contains the answer.

Other ways to interact

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Charlagmane the God discusses the importance of Rakim (and calls me fat too)

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 09:05 AM PST

https://youtu.be/Kdqe0lvqh2s

We had CTG on my podcast recently - he was an awesome guest.

here we discussed the importance of Rakim, and my breakdance days -

and he backhandedly calls me fat :D

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Fantano review of Quality Control - Control the Streets, Vol. 1

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 11:00 AM PST

Kendrick on Howard Stern this morning

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 05:08 AM PST

Just to let people know if anyone still listens to Stern in 2017 Kendrick will be on. If this were a 5 years ago it would be a better interview because Stern hasnt been on his A game with interviews but it will be interesting to hear Kendrick on his show.

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Too Korean for America, Too American for Korea—An Interview With Dumbfoundead (by DJ Booth)

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 01:41 PM PST

Jeezy ft J. Cole x Kendrick Lamar - The American Dream (Listening party footage)

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 07:04 PM PST

Scarface - Guess Who's Back (Feat. Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel)

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 06:01 AM PST
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