Song of the Week: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Get Raunchy (Again) on “Bongos”
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Song of the Week delves into the fresh songs we just can’t get out of our heads. Find these tracks and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are back with “Bongos.”
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since “WAP” took over the airwaves, introduced a host of new double-entendres into the popular lexicon, and scared all the right people. Finally, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have once again joined forces for a filthy new bop: “Bongos,” which might as well be subtitled “WAP Pt. 2: Electric Boogaloo.”
The duo returns with a beat designed for shaking ass at the club and bars that’ll put you grandparents in the hospital. Like the raunchy single from 2020, “Bongos” finds the rappers flexing their money, bodies, and bad-bitch attitudes. Here’s just a sample of their wonderfully nasty couplets, you know, for science:
— “Eat this ass like a plum/ This pussy tight like a nun”
— “Don’t be talkin’ shit like you know me/ I ride dick like a pony”
— “I be spillin’ like my ass out these jeans when they tight/ And the way they watch me, need to be monetized”
— “My BD is a Migo, bitch, your BD is a zero/ My back shots sound like bongos”
It’s a hot girl anthem — there’s no other way to put it. And when “Bongos” is on, it doesn’t matter your gender, sexuality, or conventional attractiveness — everyone is a hot girl.
— Jonah Krueger
Editorial Coordinator
Honorable Mentions:
Marika Hackman — “No Caffeine”
The impeccably self-produced new single from Marika Hackman arrives four years after her most recent studio album. There’s a haunting build to the instrumentals here — she introduces strings and horns with expert restraint — and the kicker is that Marika herself is the one playing almost all of the instruments we hear. Lyrically, the song revolves around tips to avoid an impending panic attack: “Take the day off work. Call your mom. Have a glass of wine.” It’s a stirring return, and an exciting signaling of a new era for the artist. — Mary Siroky
Faouzia — “IL0V3Y0U”
Faouzia continues a string of excellent pop releases with her latest, “IL0V3Y0U.” The Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist just knows how to craft a killer chorus in the vein of Tove Lo or Charli XCX, and the refrain of “IL0V3Y0U” is heaps and heaps of sparkling melodic joy. Elevated by the overall mastery Faouzia has over her voice, especially a handful of free-wheeling runs towards the end of the song, and it’s a recipe for success. — M. Siroky
Another Michael — “Common Ground”
“What’s up America!” announces vocalist Michael Doherty on the second verse of Another Michael’s new track, “Common Ground.” Doherty’s sweet, gentle tenor is almost at odds with the widespread nature of this address, but his detailed anecdotes and road trip observations suggest otherwise. Despite the trappings of American optimism, where it can be easy to minimize today’s struggles in favor of the unattainable future, Another Michael make a hopeful, humanistic attitude seem like simple math. It’s not enough to demonstrate our collective need for progress by appealing to pathos — so, the band centers this macro idea in a smaller, personable way, and they’ve never sounded more radiant. — Paolo Ragusa
Sen Morimoto — “Bad State”
Former CoSign and multi-hyphenate Sen Morimoto has returned with “Bad State,” a jazzy ode to pulling yourself out of mental anguish. The flurries of saxophone, guitar, and dramatic harmonies, combined with a skittering, expansive drum performance and frequent structure shifts, perfectly captures Morimoto’s anxiety-ridden state of mind. But above all, Morimoto’s vocals are inspired and passionate, making “Bad State” something more anthemic than a pessimistic downer. It’s another intriguing slice from his upcoming LP Diagnosis, which is shaping up to be one of his finest efforts yet. — P. Ragusa
Gladie — “Chaos Reigns”
Last year, Gladie quietly dropped one of the most compelling indie rock records of 2022 with Don’t Know What You’re in Until You’re Out. Now, the band is opening for the likes of Jeff Rosenstock and continuing their winning streak of releases with “Chaos Reigns.” Written with AJJ’s Sean Bonnette, the track exhibits everything that made last year’s LP so irresistible: impassioned performances, dynamic structuring, and hooks so sharp you’ll want to have bandages on hand. It’s yet another Gladie track that’ll play on a loop in your head long after you hit pause. — J. Krueger
deathcrash — “Hits”
Just a few months removed from the excellent Less, London slowcore outfit deathcrash returns (no pun intended) with two new tracks from that album’s recording sessions: “Hits” and “Tens.” Both songs find the band at their most reserved, featuring sparse, post-rock instrumentals that lean on repetition and slowly ebb and flow as the composition progresses. “Hits,” in particular, features a deeply melancholic, almost nostalgic lead guitar melody, allowing the track to hit you straight in the heart without the need for even a single spoken word. — J. Krueger
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Song of the Week: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Get Raunchy (Again) on “Bongos”
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