Welcome to another instalment of What’s Going On, Biff Bam Pop’s weekly new music roundup. Grab your headphones and get ready to discover the songs that are making waves and setting the rhythm for the week ahead. It’s a hip-hop heavy edition this week with hot new releases from 41, PARIS., GloRilla, and 21 Savage. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
41 – New York’s pulsating hip-hop scene ignites with 41‘s electrifying new party anthem, “Birthday.” The crew consisting of Jenn Carter, Kyle Richh, and Tata are known for their unbridled energy and rapid-fire flows. The new single is a sonic celebration, created to celebrate Jenn Carter’s recent birthday. With its irresistible blend of 808s and contemporary swagger, the track embodies the essence of NYC’s hip-hop culture. 41’s dynamic synergy and unmistakable charisma shine through, promising to make “Birthday” a timeless addition to party playlists worldwide.
Listen to 41’s new single “Birthday” below.
PARIS. – Burnaby, BC’s very own PARIS. is out now with his ode to basketball, “4th Quarter.” Produced by and co-written with Just Ideas (Farruko, Dom Vallie, Lil Berete) and Zypitano (Rod Wave, Future, Lil Uzi Vert), “4th Quarter” sees PARIS. delivering a motivational gameday message on what’s sure to be a stadium staple. The rising hip-hop/R&B sensation name-checks a variety of stars from James Harden and the late Kobe Bryant to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The track has already gotten a co-sign from the Toronto Raptors and SiriusXM. Talking about the feel of the new single, PARIS. states: “‘4th Quarter’ is a song all about hype and hunkering down into that last gear. It starts off with a melodic approach, a very cinematic opening. It’s meant to envision a motivational speech-like vibe. When the beat drops, we get into the thick of the song. It’s all about going hard.”
Listen to the new PARIS. single “4th Quarter” below.
Southtowne Lanes – Eugene, OR-based rockers Southtowne Lanes just released their new single “Go Cold,” their first release of new music since 2016. The powerful and poignant song sees the hardcore band tackling feelings of loss and grief. “Go Cold” also serves as the first taste of what listeners can expect from Southtowne Lanes’ new album Take Care, due out May 10th via Dog Knights Productions. “The main event. The moment of death, the moment the light goes out,” recalls lead singer/guitarist Matt Kupka. “The stains of human decomposition on the walls clashing with childhood pictures and memories, and the long walk down the hallway in which I witnessed what real actual death can look like. ‘Go Cold’ was the second working title for the album, but we deemed it too dark and not reflective of the hopeful sentiments found in the record.”
Listen to Southtowne Lanes’ new single “Go Cold” below.
GloRilla – Rapper GloRilla continues to break the mold with her latest mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang, a bold testament to her unapologetic style and undeniable talent. With razor-sharp and relatable lyricism and unmatched charisma, GloRilla further proves why she’s the voice of a generation. Each track on the mixtape showcases GloRilla’s ability to command attention with every word. Standout song “Wanna Be” sees Glo team up with superstar Megan Thee Stallion, a bad bitch anthem for the ages. GloRilla’s magnetic presence and fearless attitude on Ehhthang Ehhthang cement her status as a star on the rise in the rap game.
Listen to GloRilla’s new single “Wanna Be” ft. Megan Thee Stallion below.
21 Savage – Rapper 21 Savage is on top of the world. Fresh off a performance on Saturday Night Live, the British-born MC is living the American Dream (which just so happens to be the title of his latest album). And now, 21 Savage is out with a brand new music video for his single “should’ve wore a bonnet” with Brent Faiyaz. The Hidji-directed video is full of models and sepia tones, totally matching the sultry mood of the song. If you’re a 21 Savage fan, you won’t have to wait long to see him in concert. His American Dream Tour featuring 21 Lil Harold, Nardo Wick and J.I.D kicks off on May 1st in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena.
Watch the new music video for 21 Savage’s “should’ve wore a bonnet” ft. Brent Faiyaz below.
