Shordie Shordie first emerged out of Baltimore as a member of the rap trio Peso Da Mafia. Since splitting from the group, he’s distinguished himself as a potent voice in melodic rap, a cousin of 03 Greedo with a little more Jacquees poured into the mix. His catchy tales of romance and heartbreak have earned him a strong base of support over the years, and on April 28, he’ll share his new mixtape A Life For Two via Warner.
In the music video for its lead single, “Thug Life,” Shordie takes to the Las Vegas strip after a fight with his girl and croons about the hot-and-cold nature of a recent situationship. Check it out below.
Shordie’s last full-length, More Than Music, Pt. 2, arrived in July 2022. It included the singles “Tell The Truth“ featuring Mozzy and “The Wire“ featuring Rich Homie Quan, both playlisted for Songs You Need.
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
