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The search for the ever-elusive "bop" is hard. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and can contain anything — it's a snapshot of what's ..
Read MoreIt's finally here: the whole interview between Cardi B and Bernie Sanders. In July, Cardi revealed that she wanted converse with Democratic presidential candidates to figure out their stances on crucial social issues ahead of the 2020 election, so she asked her fans on Instagram to send her questions and promised to get the most-asked queries answered. A short time later, she po..
Read MoreDoja Cat has released a visual for "Juicy" that's both sexy and... Nutritious. Save for the mountain of sugar that goes into making lemonade out of Doja Cat and Tyga – who is featured in the song and video, the "Mooo!" Artist's latest visual will implore you to eat healthy for your next meal. Or, at least, think about consuming food some cherries for a meal. You'll probably desire t..
Read MoreIn July, Wale released "On Chill," with Jeremih, a song about situationships, arguing, and most of all, understanding: understanding one's place, understanding once your wrong, and understanding how to move forward. Today (August 15), the pair have released the video for the tune that covers all of it in a glossy filter. What does it take to get over an argument with a romantic partne..
Read MoreBROCKHAMPTON's new album, Ginger, is coming out on August 23. As well as this surprise announcement, the boy musical group has released its third new single from the forthcoming LP in three weeks: "Boy Bye," an alarmingly fast-paced tune that comes with a BROCKHAMPTON-signature video that's wicked, wild, and good. Those creepy Avatar-like people return for this one, and with an id..
Read MoreMigos have shared a new video for "Frosted Flakes,” a song set to appear on the forthcoming compilation album from Excellent Control, Quality Control: Operate the Streets Volume 2. In it, Quavo and Takeoff are high-tech thieves on a mission for cash, gold, and jewelry. However not everything is at it seems once the deed is done. Right after they return to their handler, deception is..
Read MoreThis morning (August 14), A$AP Rocky was convicted of assault by the Stockholm District Court in Sweden. As an alternative opposed to a jail sentence though, he was given a conditional sentence that necessitates a probationary period of two years, damages for the victim "for violation of his integrity and pain and suffering," and repaying legal charges to the state. His claim that he..
Read MoreWhile the complete conversation between Cardi B and Democratic presidential candidate (and senator) Bernie Sanders has although to be released, the rapper has unveiled a clip from the discussion that's about a crucial topic to all Americans: minimum wage. All of the inquiries and topics that she sourced from fans on Instagram for Democratic candidates, the rapper revealed that it was..
Read MoreLil Baby and DaBaby — mention that three times fast and your tongue will twist itself into the shape of a rotini pasta noodle — have released a new video for "Baby" that's funny, scary, and influenced by the classic gangster film, Scarface. When a lucrative and mysterious job provide gets thrown your way, you don't turn it down. Or perhaps you do if "Baby" is attempting to tea..
Read MoreKing Combs, a.K.A. Lil Diddy, is carving out his own Bad Boy-inspired niche in the contemporary rap space. Just watch his two new videos released today (August 12) – "Surf" and "The West" – that show him having two very different kinds of fun; cannonballing into a pool at a lively party in the opening, and on the beach rapping in front of a computer-generated Statue of Liberty in ..
Read MoreFuture is back with a new video for "Please Tell Me" that's soothing and provocative, with a sprinkle of luxury. Get ready for sunbathed locales, at least four different kinds of tropical trees, and distracting photo filters and angles that'll have your eyes bouncing around to each corner of the screen like you're playing Brickbreaker. This is one vacation that you'll desire to replic..
Read MoreDRAM's isn't about flippant melodies and half-rapped songs anymore, he's about heartfelt music with bone-chilling constitutions. His latest release is "The Lay Down" a warm, soulful teamwork with H.E.R. Today (August 9), he's released a video for the song that's wet and wonderous, silky and flowing. The visual somehow manages to be both futuristic and strangely nostalgic, like a ren..
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