Apple TV+ is crushing it in the suspense-filled thriller series department. Currently, Jake Gyllenhaal is under the legal microscope in Presumed Innocent. Rebecca Ferguson recently went back underground for more of Graham Yost’s Silo adaptation of the Hugh Howey books. And Idris Elba intended to make a limited series that feels like a panic attack (only in an airplane instead of The Bear‘s kitchen), but the people wanted more, so he’s making a second season and stepping back into the shoes of a ground-level negotiator whose skills come in handy in the not-so-friendly skies.
What can we expect from more Hijack? Let’s talk it out.
Plot
As viewers will recall, Hijack is a seven-hour series that rolls out in real-time mode during a flight out of Dubai. Elba portrays Sam Nelson, an experienced negotiator at ground level who finds himself putting those skills to the test when assailants take over the plane. A few unbelievable twists and plot holes — including plane wifi that worked well (!), the bear-jacking of the financial market being a believable motive, and Sam reentering the plane for a final clash with a villain — required suspended belief occurred in this sleeper series that had a admittedly silly ending. Yet overall, the story felt high-octane and fist-bumping enough that the show became an adrenaline-filled, word-of-mouth success.
Also, let’s face it: nobody really goes to popcorn movies expecting airtight logic, and this was a show that went well with plenty of microwaved popcorn in a home theater. Additionally, Sam (Idris Elba, actually) had swagger that the audience could not resist. All ingredients for the recipe of streaming success.
Now, the setting of second season could end up being very different because Elba is not only the leading man but also an executive producer on this series, and he declared, according to Variety, “I just don’t want to put him on another hijack.” Hopefully, this won’t make like Speed 2 and choose a cruise ship as the method of transportation.
Apple TV+ is staying quiet on plot specifics, but in a press release, Elba promised that the next trip would be worth the price of admission:
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!”.
You heard him, and Idris Elba wouldn’t steer us wrong.
Cast
Idris Elba will be back as Sam Nelson. At present, we don’t know whether Archie Punjabi will reprise her counterterrorism officer character or if Max Beesley will provide a ground-level investigative perspective again. The nature of this story means that Elba could be otherwise accompanied by a whole new set of actors and characters, but Variety has reported some new names including Clare-Hope Ashitey, Karima McAdams, and Christian Näthe.
Release Date
Apple TV+ hasn’t announced a release date yet, but we would bet on early 2025.
Trailer
The streaming service did unveil a look at the close quarters involved with shooting on a real plane. Claustrophobia City.
Back in March, we reported on Sydney Sweeney being the betting favorite to play a Bond Girl in the next James Bond movie (which also requires someone to play, y’know, James Bond). It’s three months later, and Sweeney is still the likeliest choice, although she has some new competition.
According to odds posted on Gambling.com, the Anyone But You actress (+150) has a 40 percent chance of joining Halle Berry, Ursula Andress, and Honor Blackman (as the iconic Pussy Galore) in the 007 universe. But she’s followed closely by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan (+175) at 36.4 percent and The Bikeriders accent-haver Jodie Comer (+200) at 33.3 percent.
Honestly? Of the three, Sweeney and Coughlan are talented, but I think Comer would be the best pick. She showed on Killing Eve that she can hold her own in a fight, and she can borrow some costumes from the show, too.
Here are the 10 favorites to play the next Bond Girl:
The Boys are having a raging good time through this fourth season. Only kidding — those vigilantes are actually pretty darn miserable (other than Kimiko), but the fans are having fun, and that’s why showrunner Eric Kripke keeps delivering each week. Over the past few chapters, we’ve seen a twisted homecoming, and a surprisingly bittersweet family moment from this past week will propel Hughie into the coming storm.
Five episodes have rolled out in this season thus far, and you might be wondering how many more are left before the wait for the final season.
How Many Episodes Are In The Boys Season 4?
A total of eight episodes will fill this season each Thursday with the season finale arriving on July 28. From there, the second season of Gen V, which is currently filming, will pick up the torch between seasons. The series did go back into rewrites following the accidental death of Chance Perdomo, who portrayed Andre Anderson. Additionally, the franchise is working on developing other offerings, potentially including The Boys: Mexico, but do not forget that the animated appetizer, Diabolical, still exists for the taking, in cause you want to see the visual nightmares that The Boys cannot quite pull off onscreen. And considering what the show has dared to put onscreen thus far, that’s quite an accomplishment.
Following the release of Megan, Megan Thee Stallion is a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter). One of the most talked-about songs on the album so far is “Down Stairs DJ.” No, it’s not about a person with turntables in the basement. You know what it’s about and it’s wildly NSFW.
“Ayy, I love my p*ssy and my p*ssy love me
Play with her for a lil’ while, then fall asleep
Asked the jeweler, ‘Can you make a crown shaped like a V?’
‘Cause the b*tch is a queen and she need a lil’ bling
Two fingers give me peace, switch hands, finna cheat
Then I sleep in my own wet spot in the sheets
N**** can’t stress me if he can’t sex me
Finna get lockjaw tryna impress me.”
Other select lines from throughout the song include, “Me, myself, and I, and a rose / Ebony, lezzy, XVideos,” “How I got this sh*t looking, lathered up, no soap,” and, “Ayy, ready, player one, fight / Arcade mode ’til the batteries die / Way I’m finna nut, let the CPU decide / Faithful to myself ’cause I do myself right.”
Listen to “Down Stairs DJ” above.
Megan is out now via Hot Girl Productions. Find more information here.
Bourbon is an interesting spirit. There are seemingly countless bargain bottles and just as many hard-to-find, expensive offerings. And when it comes to the good stuff, the hype machine and high markups on the secondary market make it difficult to tell if you’re actually getting a good value for your money.
When we talk value per dollar, we like to think of it as a way to gauge the quality and enjoyment to dollar ratio. How much quality and overall enjoyment are we getting out of an expression for each dollar we spend to buy it? The higher the quality and overall enjoyment per dollar the better.
This means that if you overpaid for a hard-to-find bottle and then didn’t think it was really worth all the hype, your value per-dollar ratio is totally out of wack. But the same can be true for a bottle that cost $40 and turns out to be swill.
To find these can’t miss bourbons that excude “value per dollar” we went to the professionals who spend their days pouring drinks for help. We asked a few of our favorite bartenders to tell us about the best value per dollar bourbons available today. Keep scrolling to see them all.
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Old Grand-Dad
Mike Liay, beverage director of Jester Concepts in Minneapolis
For my money, it’s Old Grand Dad Bonded. Super affordable, it stands up well in cocktails, and with the same mash bill as Basil Hayden, it’s a great bargain compared to other bourbons considered more ‘high-end.’
Tasting Notes:
A high-rye mash bill gives this 100-proof expression a nose of cinnamon candy, oak, and toffee. The palate is centered on dried fruits, baking spices, peppery rye, and more cinnamon. It’s sweet, spicy, and an absolute bargain.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
Heaven Hill
Eric Smith, assistant director of restaurant and beverage at The Kimpton Shane in Atlanta
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond provides a high-quality experience at a down-to-earth price. Heaven Hill is a golden amber-hued sipping whiskey that was matured for a full seven years in a Federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100-proof.
Tasting Notes:
It’s known for its warm notes of vanilla, honey, and a rich caramel sweetness. It’s smooth, warm, and sweet with a subtle re-spice mingled with just enough oak and char to round out the richness.
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace
Tony Edgerton, beverage director for Breva in Minneapolis
As far as ‘bang for buck’, I would have to give this one to Buffalo Trace Bourbon. This bourbon sips well on its own, or in a cocktail. It can be difficult to get in bulk due to popularity but there is a reason it’s so popular.
Tasting Notes:
It delivers sweet tones of brown sugar and spice and then finishes with a depth of oak and toffee. At its price point, it’s pretty hard to beat.
Bib & Tucker 6-year-old Small Batch. There’s just no other bourbon that will provide the amount of age and flavor for the price. This 6-year-old whiskey is dark and rich with a smooth velvety texture that just doesn’t exist under $100.
Tasting Notes:
Crafted from the perfect ratio of corn, rye, and malted barley, this small batch bourbon offers up aromas of caramel and toasted oak on the nose, while on the palate, it accomplishes all the toffee and spice of an otherwise elite whiskey.
Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old
Eagle Rare
Brandon Spann, head bartender at Kimpton Gray in Chicago
I’m a big fan of Eagle Rare 10. It has a great price point compared to the other expressions from the same distillery. It has a great bottle shape for the well and is very recognizable to guests.
Tasting Notes:
Eagle Rare 10 has a complex profile with flavors of charred oak, mild molasses, lingering caramel, and baking spice.
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. It feels like, over the past couple of years, every really great value bourbon has either gone up in price or become allocated and difficult to get. This is a great, affordable bottled-in-bond bourbon that flies under the radar.
Tasting Notes:
It has a higher-than-normal percentage of rye in the mash bill and is non-chill filtered. You get the heat, the sweetness, and the spice alongside baking spices and chocolate.
Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon
Woodford Reserve
Victoria Foster, bartender at Refinery 714 in Fort Worth, Texas
Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon is difficult to beat. As a bartender, it is our responsibility to take into account the product’s nuances. A true bourbon drinker will seek out certain flavors of their liking whether that’s nutty, caramel, toasted notes or peppery, oak forward, vanilla notes. Woodford Reserve is a quality product with a range of flavors perfect for a cocktail or easily enjoyed neat, providing the desired drinking experience without costing an arm and a leg.
Tasting Notes:
Woodford Reserve is frequently requested due to its blend of sweetness and spice, slight smoke, vanilla, and a hint of leather.
Without a doubt, the best bang per buck in bourbon is simple old Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon. It is slightly more expensive than water, but not much, and compared to competitors in its price range, it over-delivers with classic bourbon flavors that make it great.
Tasting Notes:
The palate is filled with oak, vanilla, caramel, and just enough spice from the bit of rye in its mash bill. Inimitable.
Old Forester 1920
Old Forester 1920
Eron Plevan, USBG bartender at Tartan House in Louisville
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Series 115-proof bourbon is an excellent value. This prohibition-style bourbon is bottled at a higher proof because it was crafted to pay tribute to the bold, complex whiskeys that were made over 100 years ago.
Tasting Notes:
Great flavor. It’s sweet and spicy, with lots of vanilla, and caramel. A very balanced bourbon for being 115-proof.
Larceny Small Batch
Larceny
Sean Mack, USBG bartender at Branch Line in Boston
Larceny Small Batch. This is my go-to for whiskey cocktailing. The almost even-keeled blend of corn and wheat gives a constant that lets you riff as a home bartender or professional. If you want one that always performs in all classics, choose Larceny.
Tasting Notes:
A nose of caramel, vanilla, and oak makes way for a soft whiskey with notes of honey, toffee, dried fruits, and oak. The finish is sweet, and mellow, and leaves you wanting more.
Fast food burritos are… pretty rough. Save for a few restaurants, it’s hard to justify hitting a drive-thru instead of a local taqueria if you’re hit with a burrito craving come lunch or dinner time. But breakfast burritos? That’s a whole different story.
Breakfast burritos are at worst “solid” and at best delicious. And that’s from just about every fast food restaurant. Now granted, that’s because it’s pretty hard to f*ck up a breakfast burrito. You’re good as long as you’ve got decent eggs, some salty protein, and cheese — it’s a simple but incredibly effective combination of flavors.
Still… if you’re rolling out of bed, getting dressed, jumping in the car, and waiting in a drive-thru, solid isn’t quite enough to suffice, right? These days fast food is too expensive not to be delicious. And we want you to have only the best. So to help separate the good from the great, we’ve rounded up as many fast food breakfast burritos as we could find, taste-tested them, and ranked them.
Here are the best fast food breakfast burritos your money can buy.
10. McDonald’s — Sausage Burrito
McDonald
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Okay, forget all the stuff I said about breakfast burritos being solid at worst and tough to mess up. McDonald’s is the exception. This isn’t just the worst breakfast burrito I’ve ever had, it may be the worst burrito on Earth.
The eggs are dry, with a very off-putting texture that reminds me of spider webs. Seriously, these eggs are weird. McDonald’s says it puts “green chilies,” in this burrito, but these peppers are devoid of any heat or flavor. Instead what you get is the crunch of bell pepper. The sausage is fine, it’s peppery, meaty — no notes there. But we have to talk about the cheese.
It has this plastic texture that I find particularly off-putting. If the cheese wasn’t offensive enough I’m pretty sure this tortilla is microwaved or something, it has this weird under-toasted texture and flavor.
If McDonald’s threw the peppers, onions, and tortilla on the griddle for just a few seconds, it would do a lot to improve this burrito.
The Bottom Line:
The exception to every rule about breakfast burritos always being pretty good.
This burrito looks good, and the build is solid, it features sausage, ham, bacon bits, egg, hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo. It doesn’t quite deliver though.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad, but it leaves a lot to be desired. What works is the meat trio, the combination of sausage, ham, and bacon bits gives off a smokey, herbal, and slightly sweet flavor. The cheddar cheese, while sparse, adds a nice sharp and salty top note that pairs perfectly with the mix of meats. All the joy in this burrito is in the meat and cheese.
The eggs are just fine, they come across more like filler than anything else. The pico de gallo is a big disappointment. One of the things that makes this salsa work so well is how the flavors compound into something greater than the sum of their parts, that’s not the case here though. It never really comes together, it just makes your burrito wet.
Ultimately, it’s a good burrito that could be made significantly better by simply changing from pico de gallo to salsa (or making better pico de gallo) and switching out the bacon bits to full strips of bacon.
The Bottom Line:
A good burrito that falls short in a few key areas.
Jack in the Box’s Meat Lover’s Burrito features a chopped-up sausage patty, ham, bacon, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a suspiciously lukewarm tortilla. The meat combo gives a savory and salty combination of flavors, but for being called the “Meat Lovers,” there isn’t really enough meat here to satisfy.
The burrito is mostly egg, and that’s a problem. You end up wanting more than this burrito can give, which is a shame because what is here, is really good. If JiB could increase the meat by just 25%, we’d be able to rank this much higher.
The burrito is served with a side of salsa which doesn’t give off heat as much as it adds a smokey counterpart to the burrito. I appreciate that, but I would’ve preferred more of a kick.
Burger King’s Egg-Normous burrito is… pretty f*cking big. Seriously, this thing has some weight to it and that’s probably because BK opts to put whole sausage patties in the burrito rather than just chopping them up. Weird move BK, but hey, at least this burrito isn’t lacking in meat, so who am I to complain?
In addition to the sausage patty, you’ve got strips of bacon, hash rounds, a whole lot of scrambled eggs, and a decent serving of cheddar cheese. There is also a “picante sauce,” included in the burrito, but there isn’t a palate on this planet where the flavor would register as spicy. It’s mostly tomato-forward, which isn’t a bad thing, but “picante” literally means “spicy,” so at the very least, this is false advertising.
The burrito as a whole is smokey, meaty, salty, and has a whole lot of crunch. It’s pretty damn good.
But be warned — breakfast food is supposed to give you energy to get through the day, but this one is so massive, so salty, and so indulgent, that it weighs you down. It’s the sort of burrito that makes you want to take a nap afterward.
The Bottom Line:
A big, tasty, food-coma-inducing breakfast burrito. One of BK’s best breakfast options.
Sonic has a pretty solid lineup of burritos but the best is the simply titled “SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito.” The burrito features very fluffy scrambled
eggs, fried tater tots, cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeño, onions, and sausage all wrapped up in warm tortilla. It doesn’t fall short in its build or ingredients.
The sausage and jalapeño combo provides a mix of sweet meaty and mild vegetal notes that pair nicely with the eggs. The hashbrowns provide just the right amount of crunch to keep this burrito from coming across like mush in the mouth. This is a very solid breakfast burrito, but it feels a bit tame in comparison to what landed in our top five.
The Bottom Line:
A very good but ultimately unimaginative breakfast burrito.
Because Qdoba is a sort of off-brand Chipotle with way better salsa, I had high hopes for this breakfast burrito, but it didn’t quite hit the heights I
expected of it. Let’s talk about what works.
The eggs are a perfect 10/10. They’re fluffy, but still have some moisture to them. The tortilla dunks on every other tortilla on this list. It’s pliable, with a hint of sweetness and a depth of character that tastes akin to what you’d find at your local taqueria. All of the salsa options are wonderful and complex, and actually deliver on the heat. My favorite is the fiery habanero.
And there is guacamole here, and it’s good! But the protein options miss the mark.
Your protein options include a choice between chicken, chorizo, steak, or potato and I’d like to suggest one over the other, but they all fall flat. There is a lack of flavor in all of these protein options, they come across like filler and protein in a breakfast burrito should never be filler, it should be the star of the show.
There is just something that is lacking here. All of these ingredients should combine to make something great, but for whatever reason they don’t. You can taste the lack of love put into this burrito. There is a general soulless vibe to everything Qdoba makes, and this breakfast burrito is no different.
It has no holding power. It’s not crave-able, and that’s what keeps it from being truly great.
The Bottom Line:
The burrito has some truly great components to it that never really come together like they should.
4. Taco Bell — Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (Sausage)
Taco Bell
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Taco Bell’s Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito with sausage is the polar opposite of Qdoba’s breakfast burrito. There isn’t a single ingredient in this burrito that I would describe as great. The steak is chewy and lacks the sort of char carne asada needs to be delicious. The three-cheese blend is powdery. The tomatoes are bland and watery. The hashbrowns are just fine, and the eggs are a bit dry.
Yet some kind of magic happens when all of these ingredients combine together. This burrito exudes character. It tastes like Taco Bell. It’s indulgent, salty, and incredibly satisfying and the grilled tortilla provides a nice crunch to the whole thing that is satisfying both on the palate and audibly.
Ordering this burrito with a side of green sauce really takes it to the next level, infusing each bite with a mild kick of spice and some earthy notes. I’d order this a million times before bothering with Qdoba, despite Qdoba’s vastly superior ingredients.
The Bottom Line:
An undeniably tasty breakfast burrito. The flavors probably won’t blow you away, but there isn’t a single bite of this thing that disappoints. Especially
if you’re already a massive fan of Taco Bell.
Two years back when I first ranked breakfast burritos, I gave Del Taco’s Epic Scrambler Burrito the top spot. Unfortunately, that burrito has been discontinued and all that’s left is the Del Taco Breakfast Burrito, which comes with your choice of carne asada, bacon, or no meat.
The burrito is very good, but it’s a far cry from the Epic Scrambler. What you’ve got here is a simple combination of carne asada, eggs, and freshly grated cheddar cheese. The tortilla is perfectly cooked, the eggs are fluffy and taste freshly made, and the carne asada is meaty and beefy.
It’s a solid, very tasty, no frills breakfast burrito.
The Bottom Line:
All of the components of this burrito just work, but the build is a bit unimaginative. Still, this doesn’t disappoint. Delicious, but it could be better.
The Chick-fil-A Chicken Hashbrown Scrambler has won me over in recent years. I once wrote this burrito off but it’s now my go-to Chick-fil-A breakfast order. The burrito consists of Chick-fil-A nuggets, aka the best nuggets in the game (you can also get it with sausage, but why would you?), hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, and a side of jalapeño salsa.
Everything here tastes remarkably fresh. The nuggets are warm, juicy, and crunchy, the eggs are buttery and salty, the cheese provides a nice combination of sharp and creamy flavors, and the hashbrowns add a nice sense of texture. The jalapeño salsa does leave a bit to be desired, it’s not hot and its very tomato-forward, but it pairs nicely with eggs.
Everything about this burrito tastes great and it comes across as fresh and made to order. Still, I wouldn’t call it the “best breakfast burrito” because it feels like it’s part of its own category. I never think “I want a breakfast burrito” and then hit up a Chick-fil-A. You have to specifically be in the mood for this burrito because it has a unique flavor and vibe.
This is the newest breakfast burrito in fast food so maybe I’m being hit with a bit of recency bias. But hey, it is what it is, this is the best breakfast burrito right now. The burrito is a bit tiny, you’re going to want two, but in the small package is a whole lot of flavor.
The burrito features bacon, American cheese, seasoned potatoes, Swiss cheese sauce and fried egg in a warm flour tortilla. Already, the burrito has a lot going for it because Wendy’s bacon is the best in all of fast food. Pair that with the potato wedges, which are some of the best fried potatoes in all of fast food (try them if you haven’t), and you’ve already got an unbeatable one-two punch of smokey, peppery flavors with a whole lot of crunch.
The egg is fried on-site to order, and it makes all the difference. This egg comes across as homemade, hot, buttery, and creamy. My only gripe with this burrito is the use of American cheese, but since it’s paired with a Swiss cheese sauce, it’s not all that noticeable. The Swiss adds a creamy element that enhances the one-note saltiness of American cheese.
Biting into this burrito is addicting in the best way. I can’t get enough of this one. The burrito is served with a side of Cholula Hot Sauce, which isn’t my favorite, but it gets the job done and adds a dose of heat to this near-perfect morning meal.
The Bottom Line:
A medley of palate-pleasing flavors and textures. Hands down the greatest breakfast burrito in all of fast food… For now.
As good as this is, there are a few burritos on this list that could surpass it with a few effective tweaks. But if you’re looking for the best breakfast burrito in 2024 — it’s this one, no question.
Megan Thee Stallion has the headlining new album release of the week with Megan. That’s bad news for Nicki Minaj, since some lines appear to be shots fired right at her.
What Does Megan Thee Stallion Say About Nicki Minaj On “Figueroa”?
The song’s first verse starts with, “P*ssy hoes on the internet / Using me to drive traffic,” before ending, “I’m a motherf*cking brat, not a Barbie / On go with any b*tch that wanna start it.” The Barbie line especially appears to be a pretty clear jab at Minaj, who has often used Barbie-related themes in her music and public persona.
What Does Megan Thee Stallion Say About Nicki Minaj On “Rattle”?
The opening verse begins, “I wanted everybody right here with me / But that was my fault, being too friendly / I was thinking everything was all good / But the whole time, you was my enemy /
Only time y’all n****s in agreement / Is when all y’all tryna go against me / Only time y’all weak hoes link up / It’s when another b*tch tryna get rid of me.”
Then, there’s speculation that the following line could be about either Minaj or Meg’s former best friend Kelsey Nicole: “Damn, b*tch, it been four years / Worry ’bout your man and your kid / Your life must be boring as f*ck if you still reminiscing ’bout sh*it that we did.”
What Does Megan Thee Stallion Say About Nicki Minaj On “Hiss”?
“Hiss” has been out since January, so this is a track fans are already familiar with. Most notably, towards the end of the track’s opening verse, Meg takes an apparent swing at Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty. She raps, “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law,” seemingly in reference to Petty’s sexual assault allegations and failure to register as a sex offender in California.
Megan is out now via Hot Girl Productions. Find more information here.
Steven and Ian begin today’s episode by reflecting on the short-lived beef between Dave Grohl and Taylor Swift, which was initiated by a dad joke told on stage by the former about the latter. The guys also discuss the new album announcement from MJ Lenderman, and Steven tries not to be too annoying about what will likely be one of his favorite albums of the year. Then they take a hard pivot to talking about the life and passing of Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock before revisiting (and resolving) last week’s Donutgate in the mailbag.
Finally, they get down to naming their favorite albums of 2024 so far. Each guy picked five albums, and there were no repeats. Will one of your faves be among the ten selected? Will you disagree vehemently with the choices? There’s only one way to find out!
New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 195 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.
The Kid Laroi is throwing his hat in the ring for the song of the summer. Tonight (June 28), the Australian hitmaker has shared his new song, “Girls.”
Over a breezy beat — recalling those of the likes of early aughts Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, and Chad Hugo — Laroi sets a chill vibe, making it known that this summer, he’s not looking for anything serious in the near future. And he’s aware that the ladies are of the same mentality.
“Girls just wanna dance / Girls just wanna have fun / I don’t know your plans / I just wanna, get some,” Laroi rap-sings on the song’s chorus.
In the song’s video, Laroi is seen in a mansion, bopping to some music with some ladies, one of whom is played by Alix Earle. With flashy lights, sweat suits, and bandanas, viewers are instantly transported into a golden era of pop, as the video recalls the ’90s and 2000s MTV aesthetic.
In conjunction with the single, Laroi has also partnered with the Los Angeles-based grocery retailer Erewhon to create a “Girls” smoothie. Proceeds for the smoothie will benefit the artist’s Laroi Foundation, targeting underserved youth in Australia and the US.
On her viral single “Nasty,” Tinashe is looking for someone to match her freak. And it seems she has found the right suitor. Tonight (June 27), the Los Angeles native has shared her new single, “Getting No Sleep” from her upcoming album, Quantum Baby.
Over a hypnotic beat, Tinashe gets lost in the vibe of a man, letting the minutes turn into hours as the two stay up all night.
“All week long, keep pressure high / Got you whipped, all quick replies / I’ll admit I still get shy, overwhelmed in overdrive, she rap sings.
In the accompanying video, Tinashe finds herself at the center of the action, making epic chases through motels and dive bars.
Tinashe has been delivering next level music and visuals for over a decade. But with “Nasty” becoming a hit, we see her finally getting her long-deserved flowers. While she has several mixtapes and albums that could’ve warranted a mainstream breakthrough, it is nice seeing Tinashe’s hard work pay off in real time, and it looks like Quantam Baby will be the one.
In addition to “Getting No Sleep,” Tinashe has revealed the release date and cover art for Quantam Baby
You can see the video for “Getting No Sleep” above, and the Quantam Baby artwork below.
Nice Life
Quantam Baby is out 8/16 via Nice Life. Find more information here.
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