Houston is the hometown of many a hip-hop legend, and that tightly-knit circle comes together to co-sign one of the city’s rising stars on her new mixtape. Today, Monaleo released her new project, Who Did The Body?, with its discussion piece single, “Sexy Soulaan.” The tape, which features production from Mike Will Made It and a feature from Lizzo, also contains “We On Dat (OG Mix),” which brings together a trio of Houston OGs — Bun B, Lil Keke, and Paul Wall — to uplift Monaleo as the city’s next major star.
With a slow-thumping beat inspired by DJ Screw’s signature chopped-and-screwed sound and that signature Houston choppa flow, “We On Dat” threatens to “lay b*tches out” for starting trouble. “None of these bitches wanna get down and scratch / I’ma mink-mink-mink me a b*tch, no cap / On the internet talkin’, b*tch, talk to the chat.” Much like on her single, “Wig Splitter,” Monaleo trademark humor shines through the belligerent bars, while the elders back her up with full-throated support and a plethora of their own pugnacious punchlines.
With Who Did The Body? building her buzz, Monaleo sold out her recently announced tour, which includes two dates in Washington, DC and a finale in her hometown. You can find more info at monaleo.com
Listen to “We On Dat (OG Mix)” above.
Who Did The Body? is out now on Columbia. You can find more info here.
Genre-bending star Jean Dawson announces the release date for his next album with its hot-stepping first single. Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer Of God, the deluxe edition of Glimmer Of God, is due on November 14th, with a slew of new songs, including the bouncy single, “White Lighter.”
The new single is built on a funky bass line and a swinging beat, defining Dawson’s “ghetto pop” sound (which really just sounds a lot like boogie, the unofficial title of the funk-backed rock/R&B style produced by forebears like Prince and Rick James). “Slow dancing your heart away,” he croons on the spirited chorus. “Lost in the maze you made / My eyes are a mile away / Little black porcelain meant to break / Slow dancing my soul to faith.”
Dawson’s deluxe announcement arrives just at the outset of his upcoming Glimmer Of God tour, which kicks off tomorrow, October 18, in Minneapolis. You can find the full run of dates below. Listen to “White Lighter” above.
Jean Dawson Glimmer Of God Tour Dates
10/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity
10/19 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II
10/20 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
10/22 – Columbus, OH @ Newport
10/24 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrews
10/25 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
10/27 – Montreal, QC @ Studio TD
10/29 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
10/30 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
110/1 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
11/02 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/03 – Charlotte, NC @ Underground
11/05 – Nashville, TN @ Basement East
11/06 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
11/09 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/10 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
11/12 – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
11/13 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
12/02 – Denver, CO @ Cervantes Ballroom
12/04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Complex – Grand
12/06 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne
12/07 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
12/08 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox
12/10 – San Francisco, CA @ August Hall
12/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Fonda Theatre
12/14 – Mexico City @ Supremo
Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer Of God is out on 11/14 via Virgin Music Group. You can pre-save it here.
One of my faves, Alabama rapper Chika, quietly made her return a few weeks ago with a noodley, lighthearted song called “Stimming.” Written about “scovering parts of my neurodivergence as an adult and wishing i could tell younger me that it would all make sense eventually,” according to her Twitter, the track marked a decided turn for the former Grammy nominee from the studied precision of prior work to a more free-form flow state.
She continues down that looser, more autobiographical road with her latest, “Float.” This one is written, fittingly enough, as almost an open letter to old loved ones and simpler times, as Chika reflects on her unexpected brushes with fame flourishing from classroom rap battles. On Instagram, she explained, “As i’ve gotten older, i’ve begun to reflect on where i’m from and how it has shaped me. consider this one a love letter to hometowns everywhere.” That hometown love was reciprocated recently after August 5 was declared Chika day in Montgomery, Alabama.
Chika’s latest music comes after struggles with her mental and physical health, as well as battles with her former label, Warner Records, over creative control of her music. While her 2023 debut Samson: The Album was well-received by critics (and was one of the underrated best albums of that year, in my opinion), it did not chart and went basically unsupported, aside from its handful of singles, released in rapid succession ahead of its release.
Since then, she’s collaborated with Fred Again.. and Anderson .Paak on “Places To Be and popped up on Electronic Arts’ latest FC installment soundtrack. It certainly sounds like she’s off to a good start for the next phase of her career, and in a better place overall.
If you’re unaware of Deli Boys, it’s time to tap into the Hulu comedy series: The first season hit the platform in March, so all ten episodes are streaming now. It fared well, too, as the season earned an impressive 96-percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The performance was strong enough to get the show a renewal for a second season, it was announced this summer. There were tons of twists and turns in the first batch of episodes, so the next season could go anywhere.
While awaiting the new season, check out everything you need to know about the upcoming episodes.
Plot
The logline for the first season says the show follows “a pair of pampered Pakistani American brothers (Ali, Shaikh) who lose everything and are forced to reckon with their Baba’s secret life of crime as they attempt to take up his mantle in the underworld.”
As for the second season, in a Collider interview from earlier this year (from before the show’s renewal was announced), producer Jenni Konner said:
“I think we’d like to talk about other cultures in Philly, and I think we touched upon so many other immigrant cultures. And that was really, really fun for us, to be able to bring not just, you know… he started the show with… it’s not about the Immigrant experience, it’s about seeing their experience through a Muslim lens. So why not go for a bunch of other cultures?”
Cast
The main cast from the first season — Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Alfie Fuller, Poorna Jagannathan, and Brian George — is set to return. It was also announced the Fred Armisen will be joining the show. Armisen’s character is described as “a legendary gambling savant with an uncanny ability to read people like cards. His casino empire is global, but his crown jewel is in Philly. He is uniquely brilliant and deeply unhinged — a deadly combo if you cross him.”
Series creator Abdullah Saeed previously told Collider, “So far, it’s funny: We haven’t seen the boys’ friends or cousins, right? So I feel like meeting those people, the extended family, too, because you’re supposed to have a big family. Also there’s some mystery around, who’s their mom? Nobody talks about their mom; What’s the story there?”
Release Date
The new season doesn’t have a release date, but it is reportedly set to start filming in Chicago this December and wrap up by around next February, so expect a 2026 drop at the earliest.
Trailer
There’s no trailer for the second season available yet, but revisit the trailer for the first season below.
Sabrina Carpenter has made it a concert tradition to “arrest” somebody, usually a famous face on the crowd, for being too hot. That custom, it turns out, extends to her new Saturday Night Live promo video, too, ahead of her stint as host and musical guest this upcoming weekend.
For the new teaser, Carpenter is paired with cast member Marcello Hernández, appropriate given that he played Domingo in the famous Carpenter-referencing sketch. For their first bit, they encourage any viewers who are watching the ad while doing dishes. In the second one, Carpenter declares she “might need to arrest someone for being too hot.” Hernández starts to turn himself in before Carpenter reveals it’s actually the cameraman she’s taking into custody.
For the final bit, Hernández asks if Carpenter’s scared to host and she insists she’s not since she performs “in front of thousands of screaming fans every night.” Her greatest fear (and Hernández’s, too), though, is “my dentist grows a really long beard and during the appointment, it tickles my chest.”
Okay, finally, I get to write about Skrilla. If you don’t know who Skrilla is… I bet you actually do. At least, you know what he’s most famous for. Especially if you have kids (those who did are making the Wee Bey face right now, as they realize why their kids have been doing THE THING for the past six months).
Skrilla teams up with Lil Yachty — who, like his mentor Drake, always seems on the cutting edge of musical trends in rap — for his latest video, “Rich Sinners.” The video is fairly straightforward; filmed outdoors at the local basketball court and in the housing project hallways, with the whole hood behind him. You’ve seen this kind of video from rising rap stars before. You’ve probably heard similar flows before: slurry, slightly behind the beat, coolly conversational, making cynical observations and blunted boasts about their circumstances and the things they’re willing to do to escape them.
So, why is Skrilla such a big deal? I’ve got two words for you…. actually, two numbers.
Six. Seven.
That’s right; the inexplicable middle school trend you’ve probably been unable to escape online or in real life (I went to a Clippers preseason game, and I swear, every time a preteen boy appeared on the Halo Jumbotron, they were doing the bit) was started by a druggy, rising rapper from Philadelphia.
Skrilla, who blends drill rap styles with that off-kilter Detroit delivery, has been signed to Priority Records since 2023, releasing a pair of retail mixtapes in 2024. But this year, his loose single, “Doot Doot,” took off after a snippet released to TikTok became the “6, 7” soundbite beloved by 11-year-olds across the world. While Skrilla himself never explained the ad-lib, fans online speculated it was connected to 67th Street in his native Philly, or otherwise connected with geography.
However, on TikTok, it took off in videos referencing the height of NBA star LaMelo Ball, who is, in fact, six feet and seven inches tall. As videos using the clip proliferated, the “6,7” callout became a shibboleth of sorts, with Gen Alpha grasping any opportunity to reference back to it. Clearly, it’s helping Skrilla a ton, as he likely hopes a Lil Yachty co-sign will do as well. Don’t be surprised if he ends up being next year’s BossMan Dlow, blowing up behind a meme and carrying that momentum all the way to rap superstardom.
Watch Skrilla’s “Rich Sinners” video featuring Lil Yachty above.
With Halloween just two weeks away, it’s time to start solidifying those plans. If you live in LA, there’s Janelle Monáe’s Wondaween festivities to consider, while Houston, Texas residents can make a play for Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottieween.
However, if you’ve got littles, are a fan of musical movies, or just can’t get your dream costume together in time, may I suggest a fun alternative?
Kpop Demon Hunters sing-along at AMC Theaters.
The cinema chain famously refused to screen any of Netflix’s previous limited theatrical releases because of the streamer’s business model, but it looks like AMC’s shareholders are willing to make an exception for a taste of the KDH gravy train. Starting on October 31 through November 2, sing-along screenings of the Sony Animation sensation will take over chains including Cinemark and Regal, with tickets available through Fandango.
Previous sing-along screenings sold out quickly, highlighting just how popular the film — and its stellar soundtrack — really is. And if that wasn’t enough proof, look no further than the fact that the trio behind the titular fighters’ singing voices not only participated in one of the best-received sketches of Bad Bunny’s latest hosting turn on SNL, but they also returned to 30 Rock just days later to perform the movie’s breakout hit, “Golden” on The Tonight Show.
PartyOf2 has released their debut album, Amerika’s Next Top Party!, along with the surreal video for their latest single, the groovy “Feel Love.”
In the same vein as their previously released videos for “Friendly Fire” and “Out Of Body,” the video plays on the group’s duo dynamic, but this time, pairs Jadagrace and Swim with new paramours. Over a slinky, Kaytranada-produced beat, the two rappers feel themselves as much as they feel love, encouraging the listener to get into the swing of things.
Meanwhile, in the video, Jada dances in a trio of ensembles highlighting her fashion sense, while Swim takes an arrow from Cupid’s bow. In parallel vignettes, the duo also each addresses their opposites as giant, room-filling heads.
Amerika’s Next Top Party! is the duo’s debut on Def Jam Records, after previously releasing their music as Grouptherapy independently. They explained the title in a press release, saying:
The title is satirical, but honest, as we open up about what it’s like being young Black artists fighting for success in America. We explore themes like grief, resilience, growth and imposter syndrome, all of which are symptoms of achieving the American dream. We made ANTP! to help guide us as we grow into our final form. It’s a soundtrack for the moment you turn your dream into a reality.
The duo is set to perform at Camp Flog Gnaw next month before launching their US tour.
You can watch PartyOf2’s “Feel Love” video above.
Amerika’s Next Top Party! is out now via Def Jam. You can find more info here.
Given that Tame Impala’s new album Deadbeat, which is out today, has Kevin Parker exploring more of an electronic-inspired territory, it might not seem like the best project to get the acoustic treatment. It actually works out nicely, though, as he proved in a new Tiny Desk Concert that was shared today (October 17).
Armed with just a bunch of stringed instruments and minimal percussion, Parker and a backing band ran through a four-song set featuring “Borderline,” “Loser,” “Dracula,” and “New Person, Same Old Mistakes.”
Watch the performance above and find the Deadbeat cover art and tracklist below, along with Tame Impala’s upcoming tour dates.
Tame Impala’s Deadbeat Album Cover Artwork
Columbia Records
Tame Impala’s Deadbeat Tracklist
1. “My Old Ways”
2. “No Reply”
3. “Dracula”
4. “Loser”
5. “Oblivion”
6. “Not My World”
7. “Piece Of Heaven”
8. “Obsolete”
9. “Ethereal Connection”
10. “See You On Monday (You’re Lost)”
11. “Afterthought”
12. “End Of Summer”
Tame Impala’s 2025 Tour Dates: Deadbeat
10/27/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
10/28/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
10/31/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/01/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/03/2025 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
11/06/2025 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
11/09/2025 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego
11/11/2025 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
11/12/2025 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
11/14/2025 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
11/15/2025 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
11/17/2025 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
04/04/2026 — Porto, Portugal @ Super Bock Arena – Pavilhão Rosa Mota
04/05/2026 — Lisbon, Portugal @ MEO Arena
04/07/2026 — Madrid, Spain @ Movistar Arena
04/08/2026 — Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
04/10/2026 — Lyon, France @ LDLC Arena
04/12/2026 — Turin, Italy @ Inalpi Arena
04/13/2026 — Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
04/14/2026 — Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
04/16/2026 — Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
04/18/2026 — Gliwice, Poland @ PreZero Arena
04/20/2026 — Prague, Czechia @ O2 Arena
04/23/2026 — Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena
04/25/2026 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
04/26/2026 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena
04/27/2026 — Oslo, Norway @ Unity Arena
04/29/2026 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
04/30/2026 — Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle
05/01/2026 — Dusseldorf, Germany @ PSD Bank Dome
05/03/2026 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
05/04/2026 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
05/05/2026 — Antwerp, Belgium @ AFAS Dome
05/07/2026 — London, UK @ The O2
05/08/2026 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live Arena
05/09/2026 — Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena Birmingham
05/11/2026 — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
05/13/2026 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
Deadbeat is out now via Columbia Records. Find more information here.
Last month, before starting a new run of tour dates, Magdalena Bay shared a pair of new songs, “Second Sleep” and “Star Eyes.” Now, they’re about midway through that run and they’ve shared another two-piece of new songs, “Human Happens” and “Paint Me A Picture.”
The duo says in a statement, “Here’s another pair of songs that complement each other. Different than the last, different than the next.”
Meanwhile, they previously revealed that a full-length Imaginal Disk movie is coming “at some point,” calling it their “most ambitious undertaking thus far” and promising to “share more information imminently.”
Listen to “Human Happens” and “Paint Me A Picture” above and find the band’s upcoming tour dates below.
Magdalena Bay’s 2025 Tour Dates: Imaginal Mystery Tour
10/17 — St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
10/17-18 — Miami, FL @ III Points Festival
10/20 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
10/21 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
10/22 — Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
10/24 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/25 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
10/26 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Filmore
12/31 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
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