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DJ Drama Seeks Longevity With Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, Jim Jones, And Capella Grey On ‘Forever’

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

For the past few years, DJ Drama’s work has come through supporting another artist. Most recently, he served as a host on Tyler The Creator’s sixth album Call Me If You Get Lost which was modeled after Drama’s Gangsta Grillz mixtape series. The project went on to win Best Rap Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards, giving Drama his first Grammy. Elsewhere, Drama helped bring the careers of Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert to new heights as both artists are signed to Drama’s Generation Now label which was co-founded with Don Cannon.

Prior to the aforementioned instances, there was a point when DJ Drama was releasing his own albums as the last one, Quality Street Music 2, arrived back in 2016. It appears that Drama might have a new body of work on the way as he returns with “Forever” alongside Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, Jim Jones, and Capella Grey. The records speak about establishing longevity in their careers, and this gets accomplished through verses from Fabolous, Benny, and Jim while Capella took care of the song’s hook.

The record also stands as Drama’s first single as a lead artist since 2019’s “Nasty” with Moneybagg Yo and Pnb Rock.

You can listen to “Forever” in the video above.

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BTS’ J-Hope Looks To Create ‘More’ Chaos In His Wild New Video

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Less than a week after announcing his debut album, J-Hope has shared the video for its lead single “More.” The visual finds the South Korean rapper performing in a garage, terrorizing an office building, having an x-ray done, and standing within freeze frames featuring spilled coffee and papers thrown in the air. The chaotic visual matches his aggressive diction throughout the near three-and-a-half-minute track.

“More” officially kicks off the 28-year-old’s road to his debut solo album, Jack In The Box, which will be available on July 15. The album’s announcement came on the heels of his group BTS declaring that each member would pursue their own solo ventures. The initial statement of a hiatus generated a lot of curiosity as to the future of the group, especially having released the 35-track anthology project Proof in early June. The group clarified that BTS is not over with.

J-Hope’s “More” and the imminent Jack In The Box release are just the first examples of what one of the seven members has in store for this new direction in their careers. It is an especially exciting time for J-Hope, who also has a headlining set at Lollapalooza. Have no fear, BTS isn’t going anywhere.

Check out J-Hope’s video for “More” above.

EarthGang Returns With “Ghetto Gods (Deluxe)” Ft. Curren$y, Smino, Blxckie

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

There was a time when Hip Hop wasn’t sure if EarthGang was ever going to release Ghetto Gods, and today (July 1), we’re enjoying the deluxe version of the album. The Atlanta duo have been soaring through the industry with help of their Dreamville collective, so when they initially announced the arrival of Ghetto Gods, their fans were on pause as they anticipated its arrival. However, the project was met with several delays, but finally, it hit streaming services back in February.

For New Music Friday, WowGr8 and Olu have returned with an updated version of their record with an additional six tracks. We find that EarthGang added “OG” versions of two tracks that appeared on the original album, as well as two remixes. Smino, Curren$y, and Blxckie add their names to the illustrious list of features, as well.

Stream Ghetto Gods (Deluxe) and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. The Glow
2. Ghetto Gods
3. Billi ft. Future
4. Waterboyz with JID, J. Cole
5. Hey Boo (Skit)
6. Amen with Musiq Soulchild
7. All Eyes on Me
8. Lie to Me
9. Jean Interlude (Skit)
10. Black Pearls ft. Baby Tate
11. Neezy’s Walk ft. Lynae Vanee
12. American Horror Story
13. Power ft. CeeLo Green, Nick Cannon
14. Zaza (Skit)
15. Smoke Sum
16. Strong Friends
17. Run Too with Ari Lennox
18. Smoke Sum with Wiz Khalifa ft. Curren$y [Remix]
19. Black Pearls OG
20. American Horror Story OG
21. Lvl’d Up
22. Ambeyoncé ft. Smino
23. Billi (Remix) with Blxckie

Joey Bada$$ Reminisces On “Where I Belong”

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

It was over one month ago when fans of Joey Bada$$ believed they would finally receive his new album, 2000. However, like many of his peers, Joey faced a common problem when it comes to releasing projects: the dreaded delay. It was reported that the rapper’s team had a few issues with clearing samples, but it was promised that 2000 would arrive sooner than later.

We’ve received several singles from Joey Bada$$ in anticipation of his record’s release, and on Friday (July 1), he returned with another to keep the hype strong. “Where I Belong” places this skilled emcee right in his story-telling bag as he gives listeners—and viewers tuned into the track’s visual—a walk through the neighborhood that helped raise him. It’s another stellar sonic delivery from Joey and we can’t wait to hear what else he’s cooked up.

Stream “Where I Belong” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

But never focused on the present, know my presence is a gift
Just so happen to be good at rappin’, that would be my niche
I was only like six when my cousin Richie Rich
Wrote my first verse for me that I would never forget

Mozzy And EST Gee Are On A Late-Night Prowl Through The Menacing ‘Lurkin’

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this year, Yo Gotti held a press conference to share some big news regarding his Collective Music Group (CMG) label. It was through that conference that fans first learned about 42 Dugg and EST Gee’s joint project, Last Ones Left, which was released in April. The conference is also where Yo Gotti announced that Mozzy was officially signed to the CMG roster which already boasts a group of impressive rap talents like 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, and Blocboy JB. Mozzy’s addition to CMG has brought forth a new track with another one of its members, that being EST Gee.

Mozzy and EST Gee join forces for “Lurkin.” The track is a menacing effort that captures the rappers on a late-night prowl as they aim to seek out their opposition and take care of business. “On the Gram bluffin’, know what’s up, soon as I see, up it,” EST Gee raps over the haunting beat. Mozzy checks in later, rapping, “Crop out anything that ain’t from the set unless he know somethin.’”

The new record is not the first collaboration between Mozzy and EST Gee. Last year, Mozzy recruited EST Gee and Babyface Ray for “Beat The Case” from his Untreated Trauma project.

You can listen to “Lurkin” in the video above.

Earthgang And Smino Create An Immersive Aura With The Energetic ‘Ambeyonce’

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Earthgang 2022 The Tonight Show — Getty Image

Earthgang is back with “Ambeyonce” featuring the silky-voiced rapper Smino. The mid-tempo, instrument-heavy track allows the Atlanta duo and St. Louis talent the ideal canvas to show off their vocals in cohesion with their shape-shifting lyrical flows. This record was actually teased over two years ago and now arrives as part of the deluxe version of Earthgang’s February 2022 release Ghetto Gods, adding six new tracks featuring Wiz Khalifa, Currensy, and Blxckie.

The album’s previous iteration stood at 17 records, namely the singles “American Horror Story” and “All Eyes On Me,” plus “Billi” featuring Future, “Waterboyz” featuring fellow Dreamville mates JID and J. Cole, and “Amen” featuring R&B legend Musiq Soulchild. Prior to Ghetto Gods, the duo joined their original unit Spillage Village for 2020’s Spilligion, a quick follow-up to 2019’s Mirrorland and the Grammy-nominated Dreamville compilation Revenge Of The Dreamers III.

Earthgang has been one of the more active Dreamville acts over the years, often called a modern-day Outkast for their musical versatility, to which Olu and WowGr8 have responded saying the comparison is disrespectful. Despite grinding since 2010 and releasing quality music time and time again, they remain humble and acknowledge they still have plenty of work to do to even come close to such a level.

You can listen to Earthgang and Smino’s “Ambeyonce” here.

Ghetto Gods (Deluxe) is out now via Dreamville / Interscope. You can stream it here.

Joey Badass Finds Comfort In ‘Where I Belong’ On His Reaffirming New Single

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A month ago, the world expected to receive Joey Badass’ long-awaited third album 2000 by now. It’s a body of work that many have waited for since the Brooklyn rapper released his sophomore album, All Amerikkkan Badass, back in 2017. Five long years have gone by, and we still haven’t been able to enjoy Joey’s third album. That’s because he was forced to delay it due to sample clearance issues. Luckily, that problem has been resolved and there is a new release date. Additionally, Joey aims to numb the wait for the project with a brand new single.

Joey returns with “Where I Belong,” the third single from 2000. It joins previously heard records “The Revenge” and “Head High,” on it Joey takes a moment to reaffirm his positon in hip-hop, a well-timed decision with his third album on the horizon. He takes a quick trip through time to account for and remind others of all that he’s accomplished. The track also arrives with the video that captures Joey Badass in his stomping grounds as he visits his old apartment and a skate park nearby before showing off his mansion and bragging about the art within it.

Along with the song’s release, Joey confirms that 2000 will arrive on July 22, leaving just three weeks until listeners finally get their hands on the project. Through the rollout for 2000, Joey has been anything but quiet. He recently teamed up with Chance The Rapper for “The Highs & The Lows,” a record they later performed at the 2022 BET Awards. He also delivered a boisterous freestyle over Mobb Deep on Funk Flex.

You can listen to “Where I Belong” in the video above.

2000 is out 7/22 via Pro Era / Cinematic Music Group. You can pre-save it here.

DJ Drama Drops “Forever” Ft. Jim Jones, Benny The Butcher, Fabolous, & Capella Grey

July 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

He spent last weekend reuniting with several of his famous friends at the BET Awards, but now that the hustle and bustle of the ceremony is over, DJ Drama is back to business. The Hip Hop icon is known for his collaborative releases that have helped shape aspects of Hip Hop culture, and for this New Music Friday (July 1), Drama has declared, “I’m baaaack!”

He has called on a handful of respected artists to jump on his new release “Forever”: Fabolous, Jim Jones, Benny The Butcher, and Capella Grey. The track opens with the statement, “We will be here forever. Do you understand? Forever! Forever and ever, and ever and ever!” With the moves that his label Generation Now has been making, that just might prove to be true.

Speaking of the label, Drama recently caught up with TMZ to chat about its progression. “I would say we’re in contention to be a place where if you’re an aspiring artist that wants to be a superstar, you’ll wanna be at Generation Now,” he said.

Stream “Forever” and let us know what you think.

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