Alt-R&B duo Lion Babe dropped their latest song and visual (April 23).
"Frida Kahlo" pays homage to the equal-parts eccentric and iconic Mexican visual artist. The track, inspired by vocalist Jillian Hervey's love and admiration for Kahlo, speaks to the act of drawing on one's own life and experiences for inspiration.
"Her art and creativity helped to nurture her pain," Hervey says. "It is a celebration of her fearless authenticity."
Producer Lucas Goodman effortlessly weaves together soft flutes, dancing percussion and sharp guitar hits, creating an instrumental bed of sunshine and flowers to underlie Hervey's rappy cadence and uplifting lyrics. "If you're tryna be someone, go look where you came from," she sings, "It's all there for you."
The accompanying music video shows Hervey in a number of vibrant Kahlo-inspired looks, with a rainbow gem unibrow sitting atop her natural arches. Her hair, which resembles art itself, is braided with colorful flowers, palm leaves and ribbons.
The single comes ahead of Lion Babe's third studio album, Rainbow Child. The album was written in 2020 and heavily inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. The duo has been busy this year, releasing four singles, one of which served as the soundtrack to Michael Kors' latest perfume launch.
Hit-Boy stepped into a more energetic and party driven sound on his latest single "Franchise Boy," released exclusively through YouTube. The record leans on a smooth and stripped back soul sample while also nodding to Dem Franchise Boyz and their classic track "White Tee." Hit-Boy rides the production effortlessly, delivering confident bars packed with flexes about his success and high end lifestyle. The song blends hints of Jersey club rhythms with touches of Miami bass influence, giving the track an addictive and upbeat feel. "Franchise Boy" feels like a strong preview of what could be another exciting run of music from Hit-Boy.
Release Date: Monday, May 18
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A
N***as had said it was love,
But it wasn't love, I'm really above
The s**t you be talking, I'm floating and walking
In Margiela runners, you won't see them often
