Author: Amanda London

A Boogie wit da Hoodie / Don Q / Lil Uzi Vert

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Flood My Wrist” by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Don Q (ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

When A Boogie and co. refer to their wrists being flooded, they’re talking about with ice, not water. And of course ice, in the world of hip-hop, is another name for expensive jewelry. As such, one...

Iamsu!

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“1300 Stars” by Iamsu!

Honestly, the exact meaning of the title of this song (“1300 Stars”) is a bit allusive. But ultimately it is intended to point to the idea of Iamsu being pissed off. And the reason he is...

Aaliyah / Timbaland

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Are You That Somebody?” by Aaliyah (ft. Timbaland)

Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody?” is centered on the concept of the singer desiring a down-low relationship with the addressee. That is to say that she does in fact want to hook up with him. However,...

Ashanti / Fat Joe / Ja Rule

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“What’s Luv?” by Fat Joe (ft. Ashanti & Ja Rule)

The way this storyline of Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?” reads, succinctly put, is as if he beheld some lady at the club whom he has become infatuated with. Basically he is turned on by the...

Lil Durk

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Denied in UK” by Lil Durk

“Denied in UK” is primarily centered on the rapper admiring his significant other for characteristics which she possesses. The title of the track is based on Lil Durk alleging in the first verse that...

Kanye West / Lupe Fiasco

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Black Vietnam” by Kanye West (ft. Lupe Fiasco)

The origin of Kanye West’s “Black Vietnam” dates back to his 2013 album “Yeezus”.  “Black Vietnam”, in conjunction with Lupe Fiasco, was conceptualized as one of the songs to be featured on the project. However, at the...

G-Eazy

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Had Enough” by G-Eazy

The title of this song points to the idea that at a certain point in time G-Eazy and his ex “fell out of love” with each other. Or stated differently, they “had enough” of being...

Tyga

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Ibiza” by Tyga

“Ibiza” is one of those traditional hip-hop party themes which, as has been noted, seem increasingly out of place amidst the coronavirus pandemic. However, the harsh realities of the real world do not prevent Tyga from...

Missy Elliot / Toni Braxton

July 2, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 2, 2020

“Do It (Remix)” by Toni Braxton (ft. Missy Elliot)

Diving straight into the center of the matter, what the singer is encouraging the addressee/herself to “do” is cutoff a toxic partner. There are many reason presented as to why said romance is less-than-ideal. Indeed according...

Dixie D'Amelio

July 1, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 1, 2020

“Be Happy” by Dixie D’Amelio

These days it is quite common for an artist who blows up in a non-musical field of  entertainment – especially if said individual is a young lady – to also take a stab at...