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By Status Ain't Hood Staff December 30, 2025
Rising Jamaican artist Armanii taps into pure emotion with the official video for “Lose Your Love,” a standout rooted in his Kingston upbringing and deep respect for classic dancehall. Blending reggae warmth with soulful balladry, the track features rich horns, gritty guitar riffs, and bright steel drums that nod to legends like Beres Hammond and Bob Marley. Armanii calls the song his most personal, praising its universal, sing-along appeal across generations. Following a breakout year that included a Dancehall Impact Award win and a Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Live performance, “Lose Your Love” captures the heart of an artist whose debut album showcases both tradition and fearless versatility.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff December 30, 2025
Vietnamese-American singer and songwriter SAILORR continues her rise with FROM FLORIDA’S FINEST DELU/XXX [for my delusional ex], the deluxe edition of her debut album. Arriving December 5 via BuVision/10K Projects, the release expands her confident, expressive R&B world with new tracks, including the smooth single “LOCKED IN.” Following her breakout feature on Summer Walker’s “How Sway,” chart success, sold-out global tour dates, and viral hits like “POOKIE’S REQUIEM,” the deluxe solidifies SAILORR as one of modern R&B’s most exciting voices.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff December 30, 2025
North Carolina rap phenom TiaCorine continues her otherworldly ascent with the reality-bending video for “Lotion,” featuring Alabama’s own Flo Milli. Produced by Kenny Beats and directed by Dell Nie, the upbeat track channels blistering ’80s freestyle energy with rubbery bass, keyboard percussion, and relentless lyrical flexes that mirror the fearless spirit of CORINIAN. The cinematic visual opens beneath a glowing pink moon before transporting viewers into Tia’s kawaii-coded world, where confidence, surrealism, and playful menace collide. From shrinking her enemies into Barbie-like dolls to lighting up a vibrant house party alongside Flo Milli, the video feels bold, unpredictable, and unapologetically fun. “Lotion” further cements TiaCorine as an artist operating in her own futuristic, pink-hued dimension, pushing Southern rap into exciting new territory.
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