Month: May 2024

Meek Mill Borrows Drake’s Timestamp Formula For “5AM In Philly”

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Meek Mill needs a rebrand. He’s become “Twitter fingers” exclusively, between the viral moments and the extremely unfortunate friendship he has/had with Diddy. It’s not the best time to be a Meek fan, and something that could go a long way in fixing that is the music. It worked back in 2018, when he dropped Championships and managed to go Platinum. That album really benefited from a Drake-featured single, and Meek’s latest song decided to borrow a Drake-originated structure.

“5AM In Philly” is a transparent riff on Drake’s timestamp records. The ones that the Toronto rapper has been doing since 2010, and are regularly cited as some of his greatest tracks ever. It’s a bold move, and Meek really goes for the full timestamp treatment. He gets a moody instrumental that sounds like it came out of the OVO camp. Wistful piano keys coalesce with a subtle drum pattern, giving Meek Mill plenty of time to wax poetic about his life. There’s even a part near the two minute mark where the drums adopt the same exact pattern as the backend of Drake’s “6PM In New York.”

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Meek Mill Turns In A Forgettable Drake Impression

It’s a classic move from producer Noah “40” Shebib. A concept that Meek bizarrely reminds us of by adopting a rhyme scheme around the number “40.” “And the time meet the time, you forty without a dime (I’m just a man),” he aggressively raps. “And the only thing you own is a .40 and a little .9. So if he kill son, that’s the only way he gon’ shine.” Not enough Drake similarities? How about the fact that Meek Mill decides to talk about “scary times” during the outro. One would be hard-pressed to think the rapper is referencing Drake’s Scary Hours EPs. The production is cool, and the rapping is passable. Meek does such a poor job of hiding his influences, though, that it feels like Drizzy karaoke.

What are your thoughts on “5AM In Philly” by Meek Mill? Does Meek sound good changing up his style? Do his bars hit home? Do the similarities to Drake distract you? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Meek Mill. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

N**gas gettin’ in your head, that sh*t might change your dog
I change my drawers, then put on my Glock when I wake up
(I need someone who understands)
Crazy part, that sh*t just made my block really break up
I’m the motivation, I made n**gas get their cake up

Read More: Meek Mill Claims He Doesn’t Believe In Hell After Unfollowing Diddy

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Eminem Comes For Megan Thee Stallion, Paul Rosenberg, And His Own Kids On His New Song ‘Houdini’

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Guess who’s back, back again? Shady’s back, quite possibly for the last time. Over the past few weeks, Eminem has been teasing a graceful exit. Earlier this month, he announced his 12th studio album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), teasing a potential bow-out from music. He continued to fuel rumors of his impending retirement in a teaser for his new single, “Houdini,” in a clip in which he tells magician David Blaine he plans to make his career disappear. Tonight (May 31), Eminem kicked off the end of an era with “Houdini.”

On “Houdini,” Eminem takes a look at the current cultural landscape, offering his takes on recent events.

Some lines are just plain tasteless

“If I was to ask for Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me / Would I really have a shot at a feat.”

Some are boomer-coded

“My transgender cat’s Siamese / Identifies as black, but acts Chinese”

And some are callbacks to the old Slim Shady, who would diss everyone, even members of his own crew

F*ck Dre, f*ck Jimmy, f*ck me, f*ck you F*ck my own kids, they’re brats

The song marks a return to the irreverent form with which Eminem first stepped onto the scene. But who’s asking for this in 2024? The accompanying video — which features cameos from Dr. Dre, Pete Davidson, and Shane Gillis — continues upon his “Without Me” video from 2002, with current Eminem and 2002 Slim Shady examining all that has changed in the past two decades.

As the age-old adage holds, old habits die hard.

You can watch the video for “Houdini” above (if you must).

Eminem Disses Megan Thee Stallion On New Single “Houdini”

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Eminem is back in Slim Shady mode. There are lots of different ways to tell. For one, the rapper’s new album will be called The Death of Slim Shady. The music video for his lead single, “Houdini,” features the classic, bleach blond Slim in action. The most telling side effect of a Slim Shady sighting, however, is the lyrical insult. Eminem’s alter ego loves to take shots at his peers, his predecessors, and pretty much any other person he can think of. He targets multiple people in “Houdini,” but the most notable is far and away Megan Thee Stallion.

Eminem turned the zaniness up to ten on the new single. He tells Dr. Dre to “f*ck off,” and does to the same to his children (one of whom just got married). Both Dre and his family are been topics of scorn and adoration over the years, however. Megan Thee Stallion is someone new. The rapper flipped a line about scoring a guest verse from Megan into a double entendre about Tory Lanez shooting her in the foot. “If I was to ask for Megan Thee (What?) Stallion if she would collab with me,” he raps. “Would I really have a shot at a feat? (Haha). I don’t know, but I’m glad to be back like.”

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Eminem Mocks Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting Injury

It’s a clever turn of phrase, but a topic that has not been received by the hip-hop community. Rappers who have poked fun at Megan Thee Stallion have either been scored by fans or Megan herself, in the form of a diss. Megan managed to win her battle with Nicki Minaj while dropping a number one single, “HISS,” in the process. The diss song, which dropped in January, is actually relevant to the current Em situation. Megan Thee Stallion made an oblique reference to Slim Shady on “HISS.” “I feel like Mariah Carey (Mariah Carey),” she rapped. “Got these n**has so obsessed (Damn).”

The line is meant to address Megan’s haters, but it’s also a reference to the 2008 Mariah Carey diss song “Obsessed.” The target of Mimi’s diss was, infamously, Eminem. The tension between the pop superstar and the rapper ran throughout the 2000s, and many feel like the former won out with a hit single. Eminem dissing Megan Thee Stallion over a subliminal actually makes a lot of sense. Eminem knows how to hold a grudge against rappers who slight him. He waited years to respond to MGK on record, and when he did, he demolished the pop-punk artist. It’ll be interesting to see if Megan Thee Stallion decides to respond.

Read More: 7 Slim Shady Bars That Will Still Shock You In 2024

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Polo G Gets Reflective On Hard-Hitting Single “Angels In The Sky”

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Polo G makes somber music. The rapper sounds grim even when he’s making a viral hit like “Martin & Gina” or a party anthem like “Flex.” Part of it is his inflection, but the other part is perspective. Polo has been through a lot over the years. He nearly overdosed on fentanyl in 2019, and he’s been arrested on multiple occasions during the 2020s. These experiences come through in his songs, and “Angels In the Sky” is proof that when Polo G is on his game, few make trap music with as much authenticity.

“Angels In the Sky” doesn’t sound all that different from Polo’s previous single, “Barely Holdin’ On,” but when something isn’t broken, there’s nothing to fix. There’s more of an emphasis on “Barely Holdin’ On” than there is on “Angels In the Sky,” and the latter actually benefits from its straightforward deliver. The song opens with an ominous, echoed loop before launching into a hard-hitting soundscape for Polo G’s bars. It would be an understatement to call the rapper’s lyrics intense. “And I can’t reveal the way I really feel, it’s hard to try. Heard the opps, they want me dead because I’m dissin’, tellin’ lies,” he raps. “Feeling mutual, stuff bullets in that SIG and let it fly. Execute him, headshot, knock his brains up out his eye.”

Read More: Polo G Reveals He’s Started Using Drugs Again As A Coping Mechanism

Polo G Rhymes About His Personal Struggles

The chorus of the song speaks to Polo G’s struggle to express himself. “Lot of sh*t I’m goin’ through, no, they don’t understand,” he raps, with a more melodic cadence. “I was walkin’ through the trenches with my gun in hand. I know losses come with the gang, but that wasn’t the plan.” The severeness of the beat and the lyrics and compounded by the excellent music video. The rapper is depicted wearing a hospital gown, and watching a TV in what appears to be a locked room. The viewer is then shown images of him being questioned by the police, overdosing on pills, and being overwhelmed with adoring fans. The new Polo G album is not going to be an easy listen, but it’s definitely going to be impactful.

What are your thoughts on “Angels In the Sky” by Polo G? Is this his best single yet? Do you like it more than “Barely Holdin’ On”? Are you excited for Polo’s comeback album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Polo G. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Ballin’ like Tim Duncan, win or lose, I’m with my team forever
Got the same scars, we took them Ls on Evergreen together
Never understood my point of view because I seen it better
I couldn’t be right back in that cell, stressin’, readin’ letters
Nina and my Wesson like a duet, they gon’ sing together
Like to slide at night, put that .40 and that beam together

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GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, And Cardi B Join Hot Girl Forces On The ‘Wanna Be’ Remix

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The hottest song of the summer just got even better. Last month, Memphis rapper GloRilla dropped her Ehhthang Ehhthang mixtape, which featured the Megan Thee Stallion collaboration, “Wanna Be.” Tonight (May 24) Glo and Meg have shared the remix to “Wanna Be,” which features a new verse from a fellow heavy hitter, Cardi B.

The three first teased the remix during the New York City stop of Meg and Glo’s Hot Girl Summer Tour, during which, Cardi made a surprise appearance. And of course, the three delivered.

Both Meg and Glo’s verses remain the same as their verses on the original version, but Cardi packs a punch with verse of her own.

On Cardi’s verse, she opens the song unleashing the heat, stacking up bars full of clever wordplay and warnings to the opps.

“These b*tches be boring, corny / Pop out, new bag with jewelry / Throwing ass all on my story / I make a photographer horny,” Cardi raps on her verse.

Granted, the original version of “Wanna Be” was already a hit, but Cardi joining in makes her the Blossom to Meg’s Bubbles and Glo’s Buttercup. The Powerpuff Girls of rap are running the game this summer.

You can listen to the “Wanna Be” remix above.

Kehlani Finds Their Peace ‘Next 2 U’ On Their New Single

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Kehlani is opening themselves up to love. Ahead of their upcoming forth album, Crash, they’ve shared “Next 2 U,” their soft, sweet romantic ballad.

On “Next 2 U,” Kehlani finds themselves smitten and in a state of infatuation. But now, having experienced heartbreak in different forms, they are ready to let down their walls and invite in the feelings of love and infatuation.

“You’re more than the sun, you’re why the sun beams / Your love is high, wide like a river / And if I die, I already fell in love / I know what it’s like to feel like I’m dyin’ in peace,” Kehlani sings on the song’s chorus.

Kehlani has never been one to shy away from any emotion, but when speaking with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe about their upcoming album, Crash, they revealed that they had the most fun making this project, compared to their others.

“I wanted to make things for once that didn’t feel reminiscent,” said Kehlani. “For once, I’m not attached to some story or some public thing or some trauma or some deep explanations. As we go out this process and we have to talk to each other a bunch to all these people, I have nothing but joyful things to say to you.”

You can listen to “Next 2 U” above.

Crash is out 6/24 via Atlantic. Find more information here.

GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion And Cardi B Crush The “Wanna Be (Remix)”

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“Wanna Be” was destined to be a smash hit. GloRilla’s cold-blooded flow sounded incredible over the throwback snap beat. Megan Thee Stallion played off GloRilla’s delivery but upping the aggression and ensuring that the song never lost momentum. There wasn’t much that could be done to improve on the original version. Yet, GloRilla and Meg found a way. The two superstars went out and grabbed Cardi B, the superstar who broke out before either of them, to hop on the remix.

There’s always a question of predictability when it comes to a remix. GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion use the same verses as the original, but their placement is what keeps things exciting, as Cardi B kicks off the song with a charismatic sixteen. Cardi recently confirmed that she won’t be putting out an album in 2024, so it’s nice to get on her record whenever possible. She matches the energy of the original two while giving “Wanna Be” her own special touch.

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Cardi Steals The Show From GloRilla On “Wanna Be (Remix)”

Cardi might even steal the show. She brings a series of different flows and catchy vocal inflections to the table. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper has the element of surprise, given that fans haven’t gotten a chance to hear her on the beat, and she really uses it to her advantage. It’s a testament to GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion that they manage to keep up once its their turn. There’s also a fun motif where the rappers make reference to Hollywood actors. Cardi B name drops Matthew McConaughey, while Megan Thee Stallion tributes another Magic Mike star, Channing Tatum.

What are your thoughts on “Wanna Be (Remix)” by GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B? Is this version better than the original? Which rapper had the best verse? Did the talented trio live up to the hype? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

You ain’t my daddy, I’m not your baby (Not your baby)
He don’t wanna be saved, don’t save him
That is not my n**ga, don’t claim him
‘Bout twenty missed calls, he faded
White boy wasted, Channing Tatum

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion Explains Why “HISS” Single Helped Her Depression

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