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Rapper Smino Gives A Nod To One Of Music's Best With 'Trina'

Doja Cat shares the new video for "Rules," Gallant drops new album 'Sweet Insomnia,' and things get risky for Davido on this week's playlist.
Rapper Smino Gives A Nod To One Of Music's Best With 'Trina'
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By Sydney Scott · Updated November 3, 2020
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Rising St. Louis rapper Smino has released the new video for his latest single “Trina,” an homage to one of hip-hop’s greatest talents.

Directed by Child, the comedic video dives into an Underwater Playas Ball as Smino shows off his lyrical prowess.

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Smino’s “Trinia” is just one of the songs we loved this week. Doja Cat, Gallant and more have also dropped projects we love. Check out the rest below:

Doja Cat – “Rules”

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Doja Cat’s freaky feline video for “Rules” sees the rapper getting things done in the desert after a deal goes wrong. The boss of a mouse empire, the rapper’s playful lyrics totally match this quirky video.

Gallant – “Sweet Insomnia”

Gallant has arrived with a new album, Sweet Insomnia, which includes the above single featuring 6LACK.

The follow up to his debut album, Ology, Sweet Insomnia also features recently released single “Sleep On It.”

Davido – “Risky” feat. Popcaan

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Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer Davido has tapped Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan for his latest single “Risky.”

The new track comes ahead of his upcoming album A Good Time, expected to arrive November 22.

Elah Hale – “Holding You Close”

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Newcomer Elah Hale gives us a glimpse of what she has to offer with “Holding You Close,” a melodic pop single about letting a lover go.

The introspective single comes with a video the features personal footage of the singer traveling, hanging out by the pool and goofing around.

Jae Stephens – f**k it i’ll do it myself

Los Angeles-based R&B songstress Jae Stephens has dropped her debut EP f**k it i’ll do it myself, which features sharp lyrics and production. The EP includes her previously released single “hate LA.”

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