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Brent Faiyaz & Mariah The Scientist Take Over Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update

October 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s starting to get real chilly… well, in certain parts of the world, anyway, but it helps that our R&B Season playlist updates are always hot no matter the weather. Moreover, we rounded up the best of the best soulful cuts to drop this week, and we have some great albums and singles to go over. First up is Mariah The Scientist, who dropped her ten-track effort To Be Eaten Alive, a brief but nonetheless lush experience. Specifically, the track “Out of Luck” combines classic R&B melodies with a peppy and vibrant instrumental that is as groovy as it is sensual. With other appearances from her boo Young Thug, 21 S*vage, and Vory, it’s a well-rounded and above all tender offering.

However, speaking of features, there’s one placement on our R&B Season playlist update this week that wipes that category clean. In contrast to this last highlight, Brent Faiyaz just dropped the feature-heavy album Larger Than Life, and it’s… well, larger than life. Tracks like “Outside All Night,” with its dusty strings, trap-inspired beat, and vocal harmonies, provide some really creative interpretations within the genre. It helps, too, that A$AP Rocky and N3WYRKLA come through with some energetic and gorgeous guest contributions, respectively.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Furthermore, this week also graced our R&B Season playlist with some throwback vibes for the 2000s crowd. If you miss classic soul and hip-hop fusions that are glamorous, poppy, and confident, Mary J. Blige and Vado fulfilled your wishes with the single “Still Believe In Love.” On the flip side, if you connect more strongly with the atmospheric and intimate R&B of contemporary fame, Majid Jordan’s new song “Violet” might be right up your alley. We say “might” because it’s a seven-minute slow burn, but its wavy guitar lines, synths, and subtle singing is still potent enough to captivate.

Meanwhile, on the underrated releases end of things, we also have Chxrry22’s new project Siren, on which the woozy “Favorite Girl” with Offset is a clear standout. In addition, there’s LOONY’s new single “Counting Thunder,” whose instrumentation is a more rock and indie-inspired take on rhythm and blues songwriting. Let us know what your favorite track from this R&B Season playlist update is- and which ones we missed this week- down in the comments. Check out the playlist above and come back to HNHH for more great music releases each week.

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Trippie Redd Remixes Kanii’s New Single, “sins (let me in)”

October 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd is certainly one of the most versatile and idiosyncratic artists from the SoundCloud rap era, and it’s a skill that he keeps showing off. Following his recent EKKSTACY collab “Problems,” this new track featuring him is an even more creative, genre-fusing, and fresh-sounding offering: his remix of “sins (let me in)” by Kanii. While he’s a relatively unknown artist in the mainstream, don’t let that fool you; he hit upon a very interesting blend of slowed-down Jersey club, electronic ambiance, melodic R&B-style performances, and an overall woozy atmosphere. As such, this is an environment in which the Ohio artist feels right at home, and could’ve landed on his recently released A Love Letter To You 5.

In fact, it’s hard to think of someone who would’ve fit this song’s particular vibe more than Trippie Redd. After all, his strained but ear-grabbing cadence makes dreamy or psychedelic soundscapes reveal their true nature, as he fits them almost perfectly every time. However, from a lyrical and structural standpoint, “sins (let me in)” is nothing too remarkable, at least when compared to the innovation on display in the production. It’s a lustful song about longing and about finally giving into these desires, despite the consequences they may hold. As such, these two artist clearly focus more on crafting a mood and an emotion more than a narrative, and either approach has something unique that the other can’t replicate.

Kanii’s “sins (let me in)” Remix By Trippie Redd: Stream

As such, Kanii and Trippie Redd figured out that there’s more than one way to strike gold, and their adherence to their strengths ended up paying off. For someone who wants less division in the game, these genre blends are par the course for the “Taking A Walk” hitmaker, and we can’t wait to see where Kanii goes from here. If you haven’t heard “sins (let me in)” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service, and if or once you have, let us know what you think about it down there in the comments section. Also, check out some standout lines from the song below. As always, stay logged into HNHH for more great music releases this week.

Quotable Lyrics
‘Cause I can change your life (Oh, yeah)
I can give you everything you’ve wanted
So keep me in your mind, girl, and everything is fine
‘Cause we’ve been through everything, woah

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JPEGMAFIA Re-Releases “The Ghost Pop Tape” Album In Original & Remastered Glory

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

JPEGMAFIA is one of the most creative, self-driven, skillful, and groundbreaking rappers, producers, performers, and sonic wizards in music today. While many readers may have first heard of him through his 2023 Danny Brown collab album, SCARING THE H*ES, he’s been releasing fantastic music for over a decade. Before we knew him as Peggy, he was Devon Hendryx, and around 2012 while he was living in Japan, he was in a dark headspace. Out of that struggle, but also incredible spirit and talent, he released The Ghost Pop Tape in 2013, which went unnoticed at the time of its release. Ten years later, though, it’s a fan-favorite amongst the Baltimore artist’s listener base, and he just re-released the project in its original form and remastered it almost entirely to celebrate its place in his catalog.

Moreover, JPEGMAFIA made it clear via social media that this is not meant to be taken as a new project or simple anniversary reissue to get cash, but as a treat to the fans who hold this among other LPs like… well, LP!. As such, this is the perfect chance for you to dive in if you haven’t already. Furthermore, it’s another wildly different example of his unique production approach that is lo-fi but nonetheless enveloping, atmospheric, and moodier than his more recent output. This takes more inspiration from R&B and vaporwave-style sounds and shows that the 34-year-old is just as good at subtlety as he is at larger-than-life bombast. Above all, only he could make The Ghost Pop Tape, and that idiosyncrasy is a rare feat in hip-hop these days.

JPEGMAFIA (Devon Hendryx) Re-Releases The Ghost Pop Tape: Stream

With him flexing his production skills even more these days, such as his Armand Hammer collab single, we can only expect greater things to come from the young, Black Brian Wilson. If you haven’t heard The Ghost Pop Tape, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. A note on the tracklist below, though: each song appears twice as its remastered and original version, with one exception and a vinyl-exclusive track. For more news and the latest updates on JPEGMAFIA, stay logged into HNHH.

Tracklist (Streaming Version)
1. Ballad of A Poor Man
2. [Heart Emoji]
3. HBK
4. Violent fighting to come again!
5. Behold! a Pale Horse
6. M.U.G.E.N
7. Porn for Percussion
8. Untitled 1
9. God Bless My Homegirls
10. Untitled 2
11. Call Me Maybe
12. P*$$y #3
13. Bubblegum Crisis
14. Liara
15. O Superman
16. Untitled 3
17. Sakura
27 (on streaming tracklist). Missing image file_ maladaptivedaydreaming.gif [not remastered]

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Sampha & Chris Brown Perfect Their Craft On Our “R&B Season” Playlist Update

October 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

We’re almost at the end of October- and 2023, for that matter- but that doesn’t mean that R&B Season is slowing down in the slightest. Moreover, our newest playlist update rounds up the new release heavy hitters this week, which contains a highly anticipated album. Fans waited for Sampha’s new album Lahai for over six years, and the resulting project could not have been more worth the wait. Specifically, we decided to pick out one of many gorgeous and impressively crafted cuts on this LP: the song “Suspended.” Even though it’s been so long, the English creative’s tender and immersive songwriting and production remain as fresh and exciting as ever.

In addition, we also have a hot new track from Chris Brown, Davido, and Lojay for our R&B Season update. “Sensational” is an Afrobeats and dancehall-inspired cut, whose genres should hint at its breezy instrumentation and slippery melodies. Going towards a completely different vibe, Mustafa’s new soft and melancholy acoustic guitar ballad “Name of God” will sink you into a reflective state. There’s a similar emotion, albeit with more indie-rock-inspired production, on Kevin Abstract’s new single “What Should I Do?“

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Furthermore, this R&B Season keeps up the guitar-led and groovy vibes with the excellent track “Sleeper” from the always impressive BADBADNOTGOOD and Charlotte Day Wilson. Their past collaborations have all been gentle and soulful, and this latest offering is no exception. Also, we have a new album, Obsidian, from Naomi Sharon, whose Afrobeats leanings on “Time And Trust” make for a very compelling chill-out session. If you’re looking for more classic R&B vibes, though, look no further than “LIE LIE LIE!” from SadBoi and Aliyah’s Interlude.

Rounding out this playlist update is RealestK’s new EP Real World and the synth-heavy “Mr. Lonely.” Another solid EP this week came from Arin Ray, and Phases III is spearheaded quality-wise by the woozy “Moonlight.” Finally, Shay Lia released her new album FACETS, a diverse and powerful body of work whose cut “HIGH” ties a nice, relaxed bow on this week’s new releases. Let us know what we missed in the comments down below and what your favorite release this week was. Check out our R&B Season playlist update above and stay up to date on HNHH for more great drops around the clock.

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City Girls & Kim Petras Shimmer & Shine In “Flashy” New Music Video: Watch

October 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

City Girls’ long-awaited studio album RAW is finally here, and of course, it’s full of party bangers for the club. After all, could we really expect anything less form JT and Yung Miami, who’ve been putting out energetic and above all fun tracks for years now? Moreover, one of the new project’s instant highlights is the track “Flashy” with Kim Petras. Its title is quite fitting, as its infectious bounce, shimmery synth keys, flange-heavy guitars, and luxurious lyrics give off sheer opulence. It seems like this trio realized how much potential this song has, because they just dropped a new music video for it.

Furthermore, the visual sees City Girls and Kim Petras soar in a pink private through the skies. In addition, they hit up a beachy photoshoot, pick out some new designer clothes to wear, and visit a disco-ball-lit disco. Overall, it’s exactly the kind of crisp and colorful visuals that “Flashy” sonically evokes. Naturally, the title of the track and MV is a bit of a dead giveaway, but it doesn’t make the visual any less engaging to watch. With that in mind, hopefully this isn’t the only music video to come out of this rollout or album.

City Girls’ “Flashy” Music Video With Kim Petras: Watch

Meanwhile, it had been a long time since we saw the City Girls launch a lot of new music together. Sure, JT and Yung Miami kept quite busy with remixes, singles, and extracurricular endeavors, but there’s nothing quite like a dynamic duo. What’s more is that there were so many teases leading up to this new LP, even as the date got closer and closer. For example, they played a medley of new material at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

On that note, what were your other favorite songs or underrated highlights that made the tracklist on RAW? Did you like this “Flashy” music video or was it not flashy enough? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on City Girls and Kim Petras.

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Gunna, Victor Thompson & Ehis “D” Greatest Drop “This Year (Blessings)” Remix

October 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After a stellar live performance of it for his Los Angeles show, we finally have Gunna in his Afrobeats bag officially in our hands. Moreover, he hopped on the remix of Victor Thompson and Ehis “D” Greatest’s “This Year (Blessings).” Not only does the dancehall-adjacent cut contain great vocal harmonies from all artists, but the YSL affiliate holds his own from a melodic and lyrical standpoint, as well. There are many different versions of this song out right now, so make sure to give Thompson and D some love and find your favorite. It might be October, but this track is going to heat up any playlist you slap it on.

In addition to the record coming out on streaming service, the artists also released a music video for it. You can see Victor Thompson and Ehis “D” Greatest around Los Angeles in it, working hard on the song, performing, and rehearsing. In fact, around the halfway mark of the video, you can not only see the Georgia MC rehearsing with Thompson and the band, but bringing him out onto the stage for their performance. As such, it feels like a lot of the song’s bubbly energy, reversed and atmospheric synths, and hopeful lyrics really manifested themselves in that moment. That’s not where they were created, but it’s clear the whole team felt it was important to match these two together.

“This Year (Blessings)” Remix Ft. Gunna: Stream The Music Video

Meanwhile, a lot of Wunna’s fans are pretty excited to hear him go in this new direction. Hopefully it’s not the last Afrobeats-type track he attacks, and hopefully it isn’t the only genre diversion he makes in the near future. It’s clear he has the talent for it, and with a lot of commercial success behind Gunna, Victor Thompson, and Ehis “D” Greatest, surely they could go a long way with this. If you haven’t heard the “This Year (Blessings)” remix yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and peep standout lines below. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for more news and updates on these wonderful artists.

Quotable Lyrics
And say, “Young GunWunna is the G.O.A.T.,” (say, “Young GunWunna is the G.O.A.T.”)
Planted me a seed and watched it grow,
Travel overseas, across the globe,
Grinding to survive is all I know, oh

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Kai Cenat Names His Favorite Albums Of 2023

October 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Gunna’s A Gift & A Curse and Lil Uzi Vert’s The Pink Tape are Kai Cenat’s favorite albums of the year so far. The streamer brought up the topic of favorite albums on a recent stream. Travis Scott’s UTOPIA and Drake’s For All The Dogs were also raised. However, Cenat said that he “hadn’t really gone back to” UTOPIA after a week or so. Meanwhile, Cenat said he had found “at least two skips” on For All The Dogs.

Elsewhere in the same stream, Cenat went off at Kick personality BruceDropEmOff after he reportedly dissed Cenat and Lil Yachty. Cenat’s response was to call out Bruce for being two-faced. The popular streamer, who signed with Kick rival Rumble earlier this year, spoke on Bruce publicly bashing him while also being in his DMs asking if they could privately hash things out. Bruce had come under fire for dissing Cenat’s short film Global Pursuit as well as making homophobic remarks about Cenat’s content house, AMP. Previously, Cenat had denied any notion of a relationship with Bruce. In a livestream that occurred soon after Cenat’s Rumble deal went public, he claimed that he and Bruce had never been friends. Furthermore, Cenat claimed that he had only ever interacted with Bruce to use him for content.

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Someone else that Cenat has put on blast lately is Joe Budden. The response came after Budden included Cenat in his dismissive comments about Drake and For All The Dogs. “I be minding my motherfcking business my n-gga. And somehow, I always catch a fucking stray. This happened with Zion Williamson and that other bitch, caught a stray from her. Why am I always catching strays, my n-gga. The n-gga is always saying something bad about me. This man said he was ecstatic to see me arrested and go to jail for the shit that happened in August.”

The comments came after Cenat had hosted a 10-hour stream to listen to For All The Dogs. That stream included a brief call with Drake himself, who thank Cenat and fans for support on the album. Cenat would later make an appearance at the It’s All a Blur tour’s Toronto shows.

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Gunna’s Album “a Gift & a Curse” Certified Gold

October 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Many doubted his return, and while that conversation isn’t over, it definitely diminished a lot. Gunna just received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his newest album, 2023’s a Gift & a Curse. Moreover, the album’s now officially sold over 500K album-equivalent units, marking a big milestone for the comeback record. Of course, this is off of the strength of massive hits like “fukumean,” plus thanks to his die-hard fanbase that continued to support him through it all. The College Park MC also just returned to the live performance space, so this is definitely an exciting time for his career.

For those unaware, the aforementioned narrative around his career concerns his “snitching” in the YSL RICO case. This had Gunna laying low for months, and a Gift & a Curse was his big comeback to the hip-hop release sphere. His relationship with other rappers is still up in the air, but with all this commercial success and fan loyalty, that aversion might shift very soon. Still, the 30-year-old also has a lot bigger things to worry about right now, and might be thinking more as a lone wolf within the industry.

Gunna’s a Gift & a Curse Goes Gold

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That being said, a lot of that bias and backlash diminished after the release of a Gift & a Curse. Maybe the conversation just died down, but various sources (including Gunna himself, Young Thug’s father, and more) shut down beliefs that there was beef as a result of Wunna’s plea deal. It’s not the red flag it once was, and that came as a timely development as he builds skills in other areas. For example, his upcoming remix of Victor Thompson’s Afrobeats hit “This Year” stunned fans at its live debut, with many surprised by his excellent foray into the genre.

Meanwhile, there’s a lot of bars to digest on the Drip or Drown MC’s latest full-length. Now, though, it seems like people just enjoy the music without feeding into the debate. We’ll see what else the year holds for him, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he ends it off even stronger. Come back to HNHH for more news and updates on Gunna.

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Cleo Sol Strikes “Gold” On Her New Album

October 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you’re an R&B or soul fan in any capacity, you’re a criminal awaiting prison time if you’re sleeping on Cleo Sol. Maybe it’s not that serious, but with the way her 2023 has been shaping up so far, it will definitely be true in a couple of weeks. Moreover, the London singer just released her second album of the year so far with Gold, and it’s a lean 10-track effort. Following up her last LP Heaven, which came out just two weeks ago as of writing this article, she’s absolutely dominated the month. What’s more is that the Ladbroke Grove native’s done so with tender, crisp, and obviously soulful genre fusions that establish her as a captivating voice.

For example, cuts like “Things Will Get Better” gain an extra punch thanks to the softly sharp and jazzy drums. One thing that you can always count on when you’re going through Gold, though, is the 33-year-old’s beautiful vocals, which are as effectively sultry as they can be triumphantly soaring. However, on the signing end, this isn’t the only highlight to remark, as the background contributions also create a heavenly atmosphere. Furthermore, the opening track “There Will Be No Crying” is an excellent example of this, as the gospel fusions come across as healing. Other tracks are more sparse without losing their power, such as the constantly leading piano on “Please Don’t End It All.”

Cleo Sol’s Gold: Stream

Meanwhile, the “Woman” songwriter, whose work with Little Simz garnered her much acclaim, seems defiantly hopeful on the lyrical front. Many of these cuts are about heartbreak, hardship, and a strong connection to the spiritual, unseen, or mysterious for inspiration. Gold shimmers on almost all fronts, and with Cleo Sol’s discography increasing rapidly in just two weeks, we can patiently wait for the next one at her own pace while digging into the great work she already presented. If you haven’t heard this album yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and peep the tracklist below. As always, stay up to date on HNHH for more great releases in the music world each week.

Tracklist
1. There Will Be No Crying
2. Reason
3. Things Will Get Better
4. Only Love Can Wait
5. Please Don’t End It All
6. Lost Angel
7. Desire
8. In Your Own Home
9. Life Will Be
10. Gold

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Skilla Baby Is Looking For His “Bae” On New Single

October 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Skilla Baby is fresh off the stove with his latest single, and he cooked up some boisterous but menacing material on “Bae.” Moreover, the track’s title might lead you to believe that this is a lovey-dovey melodic cut that lusts for a partner. However, he proves quickly through menacing piano keys, a grimy trap rhythm, and what sound like reversed piano strings that this track is anything but. The Detroit MC also keeps his trademark lackadaisical delivery, riding the beat with simple rhyme patterns and easy-to-follow flows. It’s not one of the most revolutionary releases you’ll hear this week, but it might be one of the hardest.

Overall, the song is about a woman that’s much more than what her suitors believe, whether it comes to her looks, her money, or her independence. As such, Skilla Baby combines these elements to make a track that’s as much of a pickup line as it is a boastful and hard-hitting street cut. While he doesn’t offer much from his personal perspective, this actually makes the record that much better, as it’s all about the “Bae.” Regardless of the track’s themes, it’s good to hear that the 24-year-old is keeping the stove hot for 2023. After all, he just released a collaborative tape this year with Tee Grizzley, Controversy, that is tough as nails.

Skilla Baby’s “Bae”: Stream

Meanwhile, the “Gang Time” artist is one of many prominent voices establishing the D as a hotspot for hip-hop in pretty much every lane. In fact, he also contributed to Grizzley and fellow Detroit spitter Sada Baby mending their beef, so he can be leader in the scene as much as a component of it. Let’s hope that these careers continue to flourish. If you haven’t heard “Bae” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and peep standout bars below. Also, stay posted on HNHH for more news on Skilla Baby and more great rap releases each week.

Quotable Lyrics
You got your own s**t, you don’t stay with these n***as,
You got your own business, got more paper then these n***as,
They think you mean you don’t have s**t to say to these n***as,
You’ll play with your p***y before you play with these n***as

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