In addition to his much-anticipated third studio album, as well as an accompanying short film, it appears we’re getting even more music from Don Toliver. Fresh off the release of his Love Sick album last Friday (February 24), Toliver has confirmed that a deluxe edition is on the way.
He revealed the news in the above tweet, where he also teased new music from Travis Scott, as well as the Cactus Jack crew. However, Toliver did not specify an exact release date.
Though, it appears the deluxe is coming sooner than we think. According to audio engineer 206Derek, who worked on Love Sick, the deluxe may arrive as early as today (February 28).
Don Toliver’s engineer teases that the ‘Love Sick’ deluxe will be releasing tomorrow pic.twitter.com/uSImmJqmjk
While it may seem like a quick turnaround time for a deluxe edition, it’s all part of Toliver’s plan to create a timeless catalog. He expressed to British GQ last year that he wants his music to be thought of among the greats.
“I want people to listen to my music and think it’s timeless,” Toliver said. “To think about Marvin Gaye, Sade, Jay-Z, and just listen again. All I strive for is to be in the conversation with some of the greatest of all time.”
In the mean time, you can stream Love Sickhere, and watch the short film on Prime Video.
Don Toliver is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The Dreamville Festival gets bigger and better every year and 2023 is no exception. J. Cole’s little label-that-could recently announced the lineup for its third iteration and it’s kind of a doozy. Not only will Usher headline the first night fresh off of his hot Las Vegas residency, but J. Cole has recruited co-headliner Drake to help him close out the festival — a connection that longtime fans of both will surely appreciate.
In addition to the usual gang — Ari Lennox, Bas, Cozz, Earthgang, JID, Lute, and Omen — the remaining lineup is a millennial dream come true, with plenty of Gen Z faves in the mix as well. Big-name stars of yesteryear like Mario, Sean Paul, and Waka Flocka Flame have been paired with contemporary heavy hitters such as Baby Tate, Burna Boy, City Girls, GloRilla, Jessie Reyez, Key Glock, Lil Durk, SiR, and Summer Walker. The fest also highlights rising stars like Arya Starr, Jordan Ward, Marqus Clae, Reuben Vincent, and Victony for a truly well-rounded experience.
The festival returns to Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 1 and 2. You can check out last year’s highlights below. Dreamville Fest 2022 was headlined by J. Cole and Lil Baby and featured performances from DJ Drama (with Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and T.I.), Ja Rule & Ashanti, Wale, and Wizkid.
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Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.
Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of the best new vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of the best vinyl releases of February below.
Whitney Houston — Whitney Houston and Whitney (Reissues)
Legacy Recordings
Whitney Houston’s music is as impactful now as it was when it debuted back in the mid-’80s, so there’s never a bad time for a vinyl reissue. Houston’s first two star-making LPs, Whitney Houston and Whitney, and among the pair is a handful of classic No. 1 singles, like “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” and “Saving All My Love For You.”
Gorillaz went all out for the vinyl editions of their latest album, Cracker Island. There are a number of them available in the band’s webstore, including some bold picture discs and a deluxe box set that comes with a CD, sticker sheet, poster, notebook, and more.
Neutral Milk Hotel — The Collected Works Of Neutral Milk Hotel
Merge Records
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is the defining Neutral Milk Hotel work, but there’s a ton more worthwhile material beyond that, too. Now, it’s all been collected in a new box set… well sort of new: It was sold before, but only in the band’s online store. The collection includes a bunch of goodies, like a number of 10-inch and 7-inch records, as well as the band’s two albums (the other being On Avery Island) as gatefold LPs.
The Strokes’ early era was one to remember, and their new box set is a fantastic time capsule of it. It brings ten of the band’s singles from their first three albums — Is This It (2001), Room On Fire (2003), and First Impressions Of Earth (2006) — which means rare B-sides from the original releases.
Mötley Crüe — Crücial Crüe: The Studio Albums 1981-1989
BMG Rights Management
Mötley Crüe went hard in the ’80s, dropping a number of platinum albums and iconic singles like “Girls, Girls, Girls” and “Dr. Feelgood.” That decade has been wrapped up in a fresh box set, which compiles all of the band’s peak-era albums into a five-album collection that truly encapsulates a heck of an era.
Depending on where you shop, you’ll find a different pressing of Paramore’s latest album. Target, for example, carries a lovely gold version, while Urban Outfitters has a coral edition of its own and Walmart is keeping it classic with a black pressing.
Naughty By Nature — 19 Naughty III (30th Anniversary Edition)
Tommy Boy Records
It’s been 30 years since Naughty By Nature dropped 19 Naughty III (fantastic name for a 1993 album, by the way), and now the group’s celebrating with a reissue. Notable are the six bonus tracks this new release comes with, including the previously unheard extended mix of “Hip Hop Hooray” and remixes from Pete Rock and The Beatnuts.
Kacey Musgraves — Same Trailer Different Park (VMP Reissue)
Vinyl Me, Please
Kacey Musgraves is a crossover star now, but once upon a time, she had yet to carve out a space in the pop space and was dominating the country scene. Same Trailer Different Park was a striking debut album back in 2013, and for its tenth anniversary, Vinyl Me, Please pressed it on gorgeous “cactus green” vinyl, a fantastic visual complement to the album art’s greenery.
Pearl Jam still sounds as vital(ogy) as ever these days, and perhaps in a “time flies” example for some readers, the band’s 1998 album Yield turns 25 years old this year. Naturally, there’s a new vinyl reissue, and it’s pressed, as press materials note, “on 2LPs for the very first time on 180g translucent red & black hi-melt vinyl in a double gatefold, direct-to-board and die cut jacket.” It doesn’t ship until this summer, but we have a feeling that it will go fast.
Truth Is Where It’s At — A Gospel Truth Collection
Vinyl Me, Please
Vinyl Me, Please is shining a light on The Gospel Truth Records, a 1972 gospel imprint on Stax Records, with a new box set. The release highlights a number of releases from a number of artists: The Rance Allen Group by The Rance Allen Group, Jesus People by Maceo Woods and The Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson by Louise McCord, Whatever Happened To Love by Clarence Smith, The Gospel Artistics by The Gospel Artistics, and Blue Aquarius by Blue Aquarius.
Hip-hop has a long, proud tradition of rappers naming albums and song titles after foods. You may never find a better title in all of rap than MF DOOM’s “Rap Snitch Knishes.” The latest rap mainstay to join this proud history is Atlanta rapper Young Nudy, who released his new album, Gumbo, today after teasing its tracklist over the weekend.
Each song on the album is named after some kind of food, and many are named after ingredients in a good pot of the titular soup, including “Okra” and “Shrimp” (I don’t want to hear any argument about this; unless you have food allergies, your gumbo must include shrimp, or it ain’t gumbo). Other tracks are named for other dishes — “Pot Roast” which features Nudy’s fellow feature-reticent rapper Key Glock, a match made in heaven — or ingredients — “Portabella,” “Duck Meat,” and “Peaches & Eggplants,” the latest collab between Nudy and his cousin 21 Savage.
The impressive 13-track playlist only includes those two features and once again finds Nudy rapping over dizzyingly weird beats, which has become his signature. It’s even more impressive that he had these tracks ready to go so quickly after someone leaked nearly 200 of his tracks, prompting him to issue an ass-beating threat on social media — a rare interaction for Nudy. It’s also a quick turnaround from EA Monster, the collaborative tape he released with Pi’erre Bourne just this past August.
Gumbo is out now on RCA Records. You can listen to it below.
If you were a fan of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, then you certainly saw a lot of the Air Jordan 5. Overall, the Jordan 5 became a huge pop culture icon thanks to the show. Moreover, it helps that the series came out the same year as the shoe. Sales of the shoe were helped out by Will Smith’s love of the Jordan 5, and Jumpman has always been grateful. In fact, over the years, we have seen various “Bel-Air” colorways. Furthermore, we have even gotten “laceless” AJ5’s which are yet another nod to Smith’s character.
Now, the series has been given new life thanks to a more dramatic interpretation of the story. The Peacock series Bel-Air is a retelling of Will’s story, but with less comedy. Just a couple of weeks ago, their second season had its premiere, and fans are enjoying what they are seeing. Additionally, it seems like Jumpman is still keeping its eye on the series. That is because they have created a new “Bel-Air” Air Jordan 5.
Air Jordan 5 “Bel-Air”
Image via NTWRK
In the images above and below, you can see that this shoe has the iconic “Black Metallic” color scheme. This is one of the OG colorways of the Jordan 5, and fans have always loved it. Firstly, the shoe is covered in black suede. Secondly, the midsole is black with some silver shark teeth. Lastly, we get the silver 3M tongue with a red Jumpman logo in the middle. Interestingly enough, these shoes stick to the “Bel-Air” theme thanks to the laceless aesthetic.
It is important to note that this shoe is not going to be released to the public. In fact, only three pairs of this shoe have been created. However, one lucky person will be able to get one of the three pairs. NTWRK will be raffling a pair in a size 12, and all you have to do is pay $1 to enter. This draw will take place on Thursday, March 2nd during a live event that will happen between 9 PM and 11 PM EST. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments down below.
Young Nudy is quite possibly the most consistent rapper out of Atlanta with a prolific output to show for it. Though he was never poised to become a breakout star with pop sensibilities, his gritty, oddball sound has turned him into a pivotal figure in the Southern rap scene. One that is frequently championed among rap circles on the streets and online. So, with it being a new year, fans undoubtedly looked forward to what he had in store for 2023.
Each one of Nudy’s projects feels better than the last. In 2021, he blessed fans with back-to-back releases of Dr. EV4L and Rich Shooter – two projects that further cemented his name in hip-hop. Then, he came through last year with his project EA Monster, which dropped to critical acclaim. Needless to say, he’s had fans anticipating his next move throughout the last seven months, especially since he’s not one to necessarily release too many singles ahead of his next project.
Young Nudy – Gumbo
Shortly after a hacker breached Nudy’s vault and leaked over 100 songs, the rapper returned with his latest body of work, Gumbo. The 13-song project finds Nudy back into this spacey, warped soundscape that sounds even more refined than his previous projects. The majority of the project was produced by Coupe, though there are contributions from Pi’erre Bourne, 44 and Hazel. Additionally, 21 Savage and Key Glock join Nudy on the tracklist as the only two features on Gumbo.
Each song off of Gumbo is named after food (i.e. “Pot Roast” ft. Key Glock and “Fish & Chips.” The body of work further showcases Nudy’s off-kilter flow and unconventional approach that paints a broader picture of Atlanta. The “EA” rapper continues to showcase his range without necessarily leaving his pocket, even when he treads towards a more melodic delivery. Check out Nudy’s latest project and tracklist. Where does Gumbo rank in Nudy’s catalog? Sound off in the comments on your thoughts on his latest project.
Adam Silver has tried to turn the NBA into one of the most progressive sports leagues in North America. However, we do not mean this in the political sense. Although the NBA is certainly progressive, we mean this in the sense that Silver wants the league to evolve. Whether that means initiatives like the play-in tournament or potential mid-season championships, there is no doubt that the NBA likes to try new things.
With a new CBA on the horizon, it has become crystal clear that the NBA has to evolve further. Overall, this is especially true when things like load management are plaguing the game. Moreover, there have been some issues as of late with broadcasts that are running way too long. This is the result of overtime games that have gone to two or three overtime frames. Now, however, the league is looking to potentially implement a rule that would shorten overtime.
NBA Overtime Rules
Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA speaks prior to the NBA match between Chicago Bulls v Detroit Pistons at The Accor Arena on January 19, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the league is considering a new rule where there is a target score. The first team to hit the target score wins the game. “That would prevent overlong broadcasts and overloading player minutes, like Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s playing 46 minutes in a double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday,” Pincus explained. This is one of those changes that would certainly be polarizing for fans. Some believe the players are being coddled, while others just want to see traditional basketball at the highest level.
Of course, none of these rule changes have been confirmed. It is going to take a lot for the NBA to pass something like this. However, if they did make it happen, we would see a drastic shift in the way overtime is played. Let us know what you think of this potential change, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
A key witness in the killing of Jam Master Jay, Lydia High, is “unreliable,” according to lawyers representing Ronald Washington. As noted in court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the Law Office of Ezra Spilke pointed out several “impairing factors,” in a letter to Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall. Among them are that the suspect was partially disguised in the first place as well as the fact that cross-racial and cross-ethnic identifications and identification procedures are often susceptible to bias. High was in the studio on the night of the legendary Run-DMC DJ‘s death.
In High’s initial statement, she said: “[T]wo black males entered the [sitting room] and both men had guns. Upon entering, one man remained in the doorway, the other man, who was wearing a knit wool mask and holding a gun, ordered Lydia [High] to the floor. The man with the mask then ordered Mr. Mizell to the floor, at which time Uriel Rincon stood up to assist . . . Mr. Mizell. The man with the mask then shot Mr. Mizell, fired another shot and fled out of the doorway with the other man.”
Jam Master Jay In 2001
Jam Master Jay of Run DMC performs on stage at the Respect Festival, Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom, 2001. (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images)
“According to Ms. High, only the shooter was wearing a mask,” Spilke says in the new documents. “Ms. High, who was interviewed by the police shortly after the shooting, failed to identify as a participant Mr. Washington, whom she later told the authorities she had known for ‘numerous years.’” He continued: “Nine months after the shooting, Ms. High’s account changed in that she then knew the identity of one of the participants: Washington, whom she identified from a photo array. In identifying Washington, High told the police that he was the person who pointed a gun at her and told her to ‘get on the ground’ while the masked person shot Mizell.”
Ronald Washington’s defense team also confirmed that they intend to call Dr. Geoffrey Loftus to the stand. Loftus is a psychologist with expertise in human memory, visual perception, as well as eyewitness identification. They plan to use his testimony to poke holes in High’s account. Spilke concluded: “Ms. High’s identifications of Mr. Washington—from the photo lineup or in open court may be unreliable for multiple reasons. Dr. Loftus’s descriptions of these reasons to the jury will provide the jurors with critical scientific information based on which they can allocate appropriate weight to Ms. High’s identifications. For these reasons, Dr. Loftus’s testimony is relevant and will be helpful to the trier of fact.”
Rather than blend in with the crowd and drop an album on New Music Friday, Young Nudy is taking a different approach today (February 28). At midnight on Tuesday, the 30-year-old shared Gumbo, a 13-track effort that boasts plenty of food-themed titles, plus two features from Key Glock and 21 Savage. The PRE artist joins his friend on “Poat Roast,” which finds them both putting their rhyming skills on display.
Further down on the tracklist, the “X” hitmaker comes through on “Peaches & Eggplants” with a killer closing verse. “Okay, she fine (21) she sexy, she cool (21) / She from East Atlanta, so she like to get loose (On God),” Savage begins, throwing in plenty of his signature adlibs. “Casamigos, (Yeah, yeah), do some shrooms (21, 21) / But if you wanna come (21), give my brother some (Yeah).”
21 Savage Reunites with Young Nudy for His Gumbo Album
Nudy handles the top half of the COUPE-produced beat, revealing to listeners what it sounds like when he puts his “d*ck in that p*ssy” in his intro. His salacious antics only continue as his real bars begin to come out. “Slut out a freak, hit her from the back, turn her bladder deep / Do the triple legs when I’m in a freak, knock a ho to her knee,” he confidently spits.
Ahead of Gumbo‘s arrival, Nudy teased the project on social media earlier this month. Fans were notably eager to hear his first full-length effort since 2022’s EA Monster. That consisted of just 11 titles and saw one guest appearance from BabyDrill. Seeing as he worked with Glock and the Saint Laurent Don this time around, we’re eager to see what heights the Atlanta native’s career will rise to.
Stream Young Nudy’s “Peaches & Eggplants” featuring 21 Savage on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the new collaboration from the two lyricists in the comments. Make sure to check back later for more release recommendations and hip-hop news.
Quotable Lyrics:
Okay, she fine (21) she sexy, she cool (21) She from East Atlanta, so she like to get loose (On God) Casamigos, (Yeah, yeah), do some shrooms (21, 21) But if you wanna come (21), give my brother some (Yeah)
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