Four: A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey is a genre-blending hit that fuses country and hip-hop, released in April 2024 as part of his album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. The track reimagines the hook from J-Kwon’s 2004 party anthem “Tipsy,” but with a twist—Shaboozey turns it into a story about escaping the stress of everyday life through nights out at the bar. It has garnered over 1.2B streams on spotify and over 230M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. It became a massive success, tying Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” for the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with 19 non-consecutive weeks. It also topped the Hot Country Songs chart and made history by helping two Black artists (after Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em”) dominate that space back to back. Outside of the United States, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” topped the charts in Australia, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, with Shaboozey also being nominated for Best New Artist.
Biography
Shaboozey (Collins Obinna Chibueze) is a Nigerian-American singer and rapper known for blending country, hip-hop, and rock. He grew up in Virginia with Nigerian parents. He spent some time in boarding school in Nigeria during junior high, loves storytelling, and got his stage name from a football coach who mispronounced his last name.
Three: Nokia by Drake
“Nokia” is a song by Drake featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR, released on February 14, 2025, as part of the album Some Sexy Songs 4 U. The track blends energetic hip-hop and pop-rap with a catchy hook and smooth transitions, combining club vibes with introspective lyrics about nightlife and relationships. It has garnered over 260M streams on spotify and over 22M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. “Nokia” peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 19, 2025, behind “Luther” by rival Kendrick Lamar and SZA. Outside of North America, “Nokia” peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The black-and-white music video, directed by Theo Skudra, uses nostalgic imagery like an old Nokia phone and includes subtle references to Drake’s ongoing rap feud with Kendrick Lamar. “Nokia” performed well commercially, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and top ten in several countries. Critics praised it for its infectious energy and electronic production, calling it a standout track on the album.
Biography
Drake, born Aubrey Graham in Toronto in 1986, grew up in a mixed-race family with a Jewish mother and an African-Canadian father. Drake is known to keep his personal life private but has been open about his close relationship with his family, especially his mother and son. He’s also known for his love of Toronto, often representing his hometown in his music and lifestyle.
Two: Ordinary by Alex Warren
“Ordinary” is song by American singer-songwriter Alex Warren, it was released on February 7, 2025, through Atlantic Records. Co-written with Adam Yaron, Cal Shapiro, and Mags Duval, the song is featured on the reissue of his debut album You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). It explores the transformative power of love, portraying how a deep connection can elevate everyday life into something extraordinary. It has garnered over 443M streams on spotify and over 44M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. The accompanying music video, released alongside the song, features Warren’s wife, Kouvr Annon. “Ordinary” achieved significant commercial success, topping charts in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, and Canada, and reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song’s popularity surged following Warren’s performance on the season 8 reunion episode of the Netflix reality series Love Is Blind, marking the show’s first musical performance.
Biography
Alex Warren is a content creator and singer from California, born in 2000. He lost his father young and faced a difficult childhood, including periods of homelessness. He’s now married to longtime partner Kouvr Annon, and their relationship is a major influence on his music.
One: Luther by Kendrick Lamar & SZA
“Luther” is a romantic R&B and hip-hop ballad by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, released on November 29, 2024, as the third single from Lamar’s sixth studio album, GNX. The song samples Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine”. Lyrically, “Luther” explores themes of love, empowerment, and the desire to create a better world for one’s partner, with Lamar expressing a willingness to eliminate his lover’s pain and help her flourish, complemented by SZA’s soulful vocals. It has garnered over 921M streams on spotify and over 24M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. A concept art music video for the song was released on April 11, 2025. Directed by Karena Evans, it features Kendrick and SZA navigating their respective love interests through a series of architectural settings, blending black-and-white clips with select in-color shots to enhance the emotional narrative. “Luther” became a commercial success, spending 13 consecutive weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the longest-running number-one song for both artists. It also topped charts in several countries, including New Zealand, the Philippines, and Singapore, and reached the top ten in others like Australia, Canada, Portugal, and the UK.
Biography
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award.
SZA
SZA, born Solána Rowe in 1989, was raised in New Jersey in a household that blended Christian and Muslim faiths. She grew up doing gymnastics and cheerleading, briefly studied marine biology, and later pursued music. She’s known for being private but has spoken openly about self-love, body image, and her close bond with her family.
