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Jacquees Stands With His Brother Gunna

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 17: Singer Jacquees performs onstage during the 1st annual In My Feelz Festival presented by Umbrella Managment at Banc of California Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

R&B crooner Jacquees isn’t choosing sides in the YSL case.  Recently, many rappers have unfollowed Gunna on social media, causing the internet world to come up with different conclusions.  Meek Mill, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk are just a few of the rappers to disassociate themselves from the DS4 rapper.  The self-proclaimed “King of R&B” is not going to follow suit.

Jacquees Is Not a Follower

Jacquees has collaborated with both Young Thug and Gunna.  In 2019, all three artists combined to make “Verify”.  Jacquees remains that he just wants to see the YSL team free.

“Oh, yeah, I just stay outta that.  I just wish everybody the best.  Free my brother, though!  That’s the biggest thing.” Said Jacquees to TMZ.

Cleary, he is trying to keep everything positive.

Jacquees is Busy

Earlier this month, Jacquees opened a new business.  The “B.E.D.” singer is the owner of The Wine and Tapas Bar in Georgia.  Jacquees was born in Decatur, Georgia which is not far from the establishment.  He aspired to have a place of business in his community, where black and brown people can have the opportunity to work.  His dedication to his community shows as he even hired his childhood friend to be an executive chef at the bar.

Aside from owning a new bar, Jacquees has also started his apparel line with Frozen Roses Collection.  The line is an ode to his mother as he calls himself a “mama’s boy”.  The line consists of hoodies, hats, and t-shirts.

The Cash Money artist released his latest album, Sincerely For You, last month.  The album was executive produced by Future with features from Tory Lanez, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, and 6Lack.  Future has a verse as well on “When You Bad Like That”.  They just shot the video for the song last week.  Sincerely For You landed in the number 20 spot on the Billboard R&B chart on its debut.

Written by: Brandon Simmons

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Jacquees Sings National Anthem At Lakers Game & The Internet Swiftly Reacted

Jacquees gave his all when performing the National Anthem yesterday. But fans seem to disagree. The reason stems from the R&B singer’s excessive runs and overall tone. Most said they would’ve enjoyed his delivery if he focused less on enunciating the lyrics. 

“Jacquees singing the national anthem has me in tears man. That n*gga singing in bullet points,” One Twitter user wrote. 

Last month, Fergie caught heat for her performance as well. One Twitter user went on to say,

“i think it’s time we finally admit that not only was this performance of the national anthem by Fergie not only NOT BAD but it was performance art and the most camp interpretation of the song to date.”

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Jacquees sang the National Anthem at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday. The Los Angeles Lakers requested his presence. He dedicated the performance to his grandmother, who passed away. Fittingly, it was also her birthday. 

After the basketball game, the R&B singer hopped on Instagram to speak about this accomplishment. In one caption, he wrote, “My 1st time singing the National Anthem at the Staples Center R.I.P Kobe! S/o the whole @lakers squad.” 

He also adds, “LA was Legendary….1 of them times I’ll never forget!” 

By: Natalee Gilbert

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#FMSpotlight: Kissie Lee – “My Love” & “Sheesh (feat. Lightskin Keisha)” (Listen)

My Love

Kissie Lee seemingly finds her other half in “My Love.” The beat, produced by Mr. Hanky, is a feel-good nostalgic R&B meets hip-hop offering. Moreover, the R&B singer taps into a soulful register. She even delivers the song’s verses and hook akin to Soul For Real‘s “Candy Rain.”

From the beginning, the Georgia crooner expresses how his presence has changed her outlook on love for the better.

“You got what I’m looking for/Been searching all my life,” she sings. 

After, she speaks about their encounter being “love at first sight.” 

Because he treats her like the queen she is, Kissie Lee wants to reciprocate that energy. 

She delivers, “Boy you got all the right moves/That’s why I f*ck with you.”

Should they spend some alone time together, things are bound to get intimate. 

Deeper into the song, Kissie Lee goes on to say that they’re the perfect match. She lists the qualities she holds that make her wifey material. Elsewhere, the Billboard-charting R&B artist admits to him giving her butterflies, or in better terms, an unexplainable feeling. 

The music video gives off an old-school vibe. From the matching white suit Kissie Lee wears with the choreographers to the overall setting, it emits engagement and fun. 

Currently, Kissie Lee is pushing “Sheesh (feat. Lightskin Keisha).”

The song, in a word, is an empowering anthem. And this time around, the songwriter delivers confident bars. Lyrically, “Sheesh” is all about knowing one’s worth and not settling for less. One clever line of Kissie Lee’s goes, “I let him go for no reason/It’s a n*gga for every season.”

Lightskin Keisha adheres to this same notion, dropping influential bars like “Second to none I cannot lose/Go up against me? Who you think he gon’ choose?“

The flute-centered trap beat is the perfect backdrop for Kissie Lee and Lightskin Keisha’s direct rhymes. “Sheesh” has amassed 1.3 million views and is No. 15 on urban radios worldwide. You can find this single on her new EP.

About Kissie Lee:

Kissie Lee is originally from Denver, Colorado. Sometime after, she moved to Atlanta and created a distinctive R&B style. The singer rose to success following her performance during KeKe Wyatt’s tour. It was there that the Lady of Soul discovered her. Since then, Kissie Lee has written songs for Sammie, Tiny Harris, The OMG Girlz, Jacob Latimore, and Jacquees.

Make sure to stream “My Love” and “Sheesh (feat. Lightskin Keisha).” 

By: Natalee Gilbert

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#FMSpotight: Cash Money Records’ Showcase: A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Look (Review)

Attending Cash Money Records’ Nowhere: Fresh Out The Vault was out of this world! Although I came across some difficulties (which stemmed from my lack of tech-savviness), everything still worked in my favor. With the help of kindhearted individuals, I was able to glide across the website with ease. 

In addition, the website itself made the virtual experience feel more realistic. Cash Money Records matched the site’s futuristic aesthetic by displaying bright colors, sci-fi-inspired stages, and inventive music via Nowhere. 

Overall, the team made it an enjoyable experience. The online gathering was innovative, engaging, and exuded positive vibes. 

First, myself and other creative powerhouses watched a video that highlighted the history behind Cash Money Record’s artists and their music. Afterward, we were guided to another stage that still carried the astronomical theme. Within each cyber realm, the audience heard unreleased music from GSO Phat, Towhid, G 5aby, Jacquees, Eighty8, Casper Bluff, and Reese Youngn. 

Jacquees just so happened to drop his single a few days later with Queen Naija titled “Bed Friends.” Another interesting musical piece I heard was a Plies sample in Casper Bluff’s “My Shawty (feat. Coca Vango).” To put it into better terms, the song was catchy. He does an exceptional job of delivering melodic rhymes about a woman who’s captivated his heart.

Yet, the musician I was drawn to most was Towhid. The R&B vibes coupled with his sensual vocality and confident approach enticed me to hear more. I couldn’t help but sing along to his upcoming banger, “99-2000.” 

What I can say about each artist is that they made the beat their own. Their lyrical content and smooth cadences ultimately drew me in. They spoke about love, good fortune, and everything in between. 

Thanks to the Cash Money Records team for having me! 

By: Natalee Gilbert

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#CherryJuice: Who is the King of RNB Right Now?

Jacquees Says He the King of R&B for This Generation, but Who is the Real King?

So Jacquees, the guy who covered an Ella Mai track that can only be heard on Pornhub, says he is the King of R&B for this generation. FMHipHop, I ask you who is the king of R&B for this generation. Let’s go back 10 years, that would disqualify Usher and R.Kelly. R Kelly has only been in the news for having a criminal fetish for young women. Usher was last in the news for being sued for giving people herpes.

The Nominees are……

Jacquees starts the debate and has to put out more music. Tory Lanez is more of an overall artist. He just had a rap battle with Joyner Lucas. Bryson Tiller needs a better body of work. Trap Soul was a great album. My 3 nominees would be Trey Songz, Miguel, and Chris Brown. Honorable mentions go to Ty Dolla $ign, The Dream, John Legend, and Jeremih. I picked these 3 because they made the best R&B for this generation. Miguel’s Kaleidoscope Dream might be the best R&B of this generation. Trey Songz and Chris Brown have had hit’s over hits for the past decade.

The Winner is……

So I’m taking Chris Brown in this one. Chris Brown has made the best music for this generation. People my age have been listening to him since high school and is relevant to high school kids today. He still tours well and has the best stage presence of any R&B contender. Miguel has dropped hits with Adorn, Coffee, and How Many Drinks. Trey Songz is in the same bracket as Chris Brown with music longevity.

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