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TisaKorean Goes Absolutely Wild On New Single “UCCI”: Stream

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TisaKorean is hopping back into the rap game in 2024 with his first release of the year, the wild new single “UCCI” and its accompanying music video. The “Rando” entertainer -– known for his rapping, his singing, and his dancing -– came through with an above all vibrant song that feels like ear candy in an almost annoying way, like a lot of great and fun rap songs tend to me. This is thanks to a high-pitched, nasal, and fast-flowing vocal performance that pairs up perfectly with the synth-heavy and rapid trap beat. The chorus melody will definitely get stuck in your head for an unspecified amount of time, and it’s a little over two minutes that wastes no time in kicking things off with a bang and keeping the energy on high for the whole duration.

Furthermore, this is exactly the kind of style that made fans fall in love with the Houston rapper in the first place. For example, earlier cuts like “GRoCERIES” or “Spongy” showed off his personality in a big way, and made his impactful entrance in the game all the more colorful. But TisaKorean’s stayed pretty prolific since then, and with cuts like “UCCI” as our example, it’s clear that he’s having as much fun as ever with his current material. As far as the music video below, it’s pretty much your standard rap video fare with a little more effects and aesthetic variations, plus different camera qualities and perspectives. But the real highlight here is just how effectively he was able to make this simple and almost annoyingly overblown song into something engaging.

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TisaKorean’s “UCCI”: Stream & Watch The Music Video

Meanwhile, it would be interesting to see the 29-year-old collaborate with other artists for more long-form efforts to push his craft a bit forward. After all, Hope v2 with Sunny Galactic was a nice treat of an EP, and it’s always great to see how artists can pull each other into their worlds. Here’s hoping there’s some more evolution on the way for TisaKorean that’s as fun as “UCCI.” If you haven’t heard this new track yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and check out the music video above. Also, check some notable lines from the cut below and hit the comments section down there with your thoughts as well. As always, check back in with HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

Quotable Lyrics
Up in the club and I’m rolling off a bean,
I’m with your b***h but it don’t mean a thing,
Silly H*e shirt with the Rock on the jeans,
Two-step back, then you rock with the lean

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Drake Endorses 4batz On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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If you want to find the best new releases in the R&B-adjacent world, look no further than our R&B Season playlist update for the week. First up is a potential rising star with a bright future ahead and one heck of a co-sign to send him to the next level. 4batz got a remix from none other than Drake for his viral hit “act ii: date @ 8,” a moody, low-key, and minimal ballad. As for The Boy’s contributions to the original, he provides some smooth vocals on the cut’s slowed-down portion, and it’s pretty much exactly the effect you’d expect.

Another highlight on our R&B Season playlist update this week is the new single from Mustafa, “Imaan.” The Toronto artist of Sudanese origin came through with a very tender and delicate track here, led by soft acoustic guitar and with some gorgeous string arrangements to give it an extra punch. The light drum beat keeps things steady, and it’s overall a very soothing and almost healing experience. It might be a bit out of your comfort zone if you’re a hardcore R&B fan, but if you look past the aesthetic differences, you can see the persistent quality and parallel when it comes to the songwriting and the emotions evoked in the record.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Not only that, but this R&B Season update also graced us with one more remix to match up to the original. BNYX’s rendition of Muni Long’s “Made For Me” takes its strong melodies and passionate performance and turns it into a layered and enveloping Jersey club jam. Back to traditional singles, though, there’s a similar bounciness to Chase Shakur’s new release, the song “YOLANDA.” Instead of Jersey, Shakur pulls from the realm of D&B and garage to make a dreamy and more cavernous song than this catalog’s typical output.

Another standout track this week was the hazy and sultry “Show” by Sango featuring Rochelle Jordan. Finally, we wanted to shout out Fridayy’s new single “Without You,” which is another grand and powerful vocal performance in his track record. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season release was this week, and also what else we missed. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for more amazing music drops around the clock.

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Bktherula Goes To The Next Level On New Single & Music Video “THE WAY”: Stream

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Bktherula is gearing up for her new album LVL5 P2 next week after its first installment last year, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most creative and vibrant albums of 2024 so far. Moreover, she already dropped the colorful banger “CRAYON” as a single, and now she’s back with perhaps the most overt and extreme display of her range yet. The Atlanta multi-hyphenate just dropped the single and music video “THE WAY,” which follows two women in love on a sunset-adorned coastline, dancing in their home, and eating ice cream by some palm trees. It’s a very sweet visual with a lot of creative animation towards the end and a simple, effective, and gorgeously shot and colored approach.

As for “THE WAY” itself, this is one of Bktherula’s most tender, acoustic, mellow, and structurally unique records in her entire discography. It might remind listeners of previous cuts like “SUMMER” or some material on the LOVE BLACK project, but with some added flair. For one, she mostly delivers refrains here about “the way” and “the light of the room,” with a brief verse longing to stay grounded to humanity and mortality with a special someone despite the sins of themselves, the world, and the forces like drugs that aim to replicate that feeling. Also, the “IT WASN’T ME” rapper’s vocal performance is very warm, and beautifully muted guitar strums, atmospheric synth pads, and what sounds like subtle conga percussion towards the end really makes this an excitingly lush taste of LVL5 P2.

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Bktherula’s New Single “THE WAY”: Stream & Watch The Music Video

We say “excitingly” because this is the same ferocious MC who brought us “CRAZY GIRL P2” with NBA YoungBoy. She’s always had incredible range, versatility, and talent, but with this new song in mind, we predict that this will be her most all-encompassing and definitive work yet when it comes to her many skills. If you haven’t heard Bktherula’s “THE WAY” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service. Peep the music video above and some notable lyrics below, and make sure to stick around for LVL5 P2, dropping on Friday, March 15. As always, for more great music drops around the clock, stay posted on HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
Let’s not light up, ’cause we already higher,
We already high, in our life, living our life full of sin, and I know it ain’t right,
We already high, cut all of the ties,
Patience is deemed as forever, but you’ll see it’s light

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Playboi Carti New Album: What We Know So Far

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It’s truly an exciting time to be a Playboi Carti fan, as it looks like a full-scale return is nigh. The widely successful Atlanta rapper and singer is due to release his long-awaited third studio album sometime in early 2024. The rapper has been mainly on the low since 2020. This came after the release of his last album, Whole Lotta Red. The stellar project included appearances from Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Future.

In 2023, Playboi Carti appeared on Travis Scott’s “FE!N,” from the latter’s impressive album, Utopia. This week, Scott returned the favor by joining Carti on the promotional single, “Backr00ms” on New Year’s Day. Nonetheless, with the recent anticipation that some new Carti is on the way, here’s what we know about the upcoming project. 

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I AM MUSIC: The Return Of Playboi Carti

On December 7, the account @Opium_00puim, an affiliate of Playboy Carti sent out a post that caused a raucous. With a graphic display that read “I AM MUSIC,” and a caption that read “PREPARE,” fans were elated with the news. The punk-rap scene has since been on fire in the past few weeks. Playboi Carter released the new joint, “Different Day” a few days later. He soon followed that up by releasing the overnight sensation, “2024” on December 15. 

On the 19th, we got another taste in the form of “H00DBYAIR,” his third new song of the month. “H00DBYAIR,” like its predecessors “2024” and “Different Day,” was released solely as a music video on the same account. Toward the end of the song, Playboi Carti announces the birth of his daughter, Yves. “I was 24 when I had lil’ Onyx (then I had a daughter; I got a daughter too), 27 when I had Yves/ Now I can finally sleep.”

What To Expect: Tracklist And Features

Some of the rumors surrounding the project indicate that it will include punk and metal elements, though the extent of these influences remains unclear. However, in usual Playboi Carti fashion, the sound he’s helped to push into the mainstream will remain present in his upcoming work. Due to his absence for some time,  many fans are also, understandably looking forward to hearing his evolution. Furthermore, Carti’s recent festival performances have also been a highlight. Specifically, the inclusion of a live guitarist on the studio album will give an interesting twist to the entire project. His incredible Rolling Loud set in 2023 was one of Hip Hop’s most popular highlights of the year. Fans have jeered at the overall releases and excerpts, believing that fantastic things are on the way. 

Besides “Backr00ms,” the following titles have been heavily speculated by fans and the media to be seen on the project:

  • “Rockstar”
  • “Pop Out”
  • “Killers”
  • “Problem Child” (featuring Travis Scott)
  • “I’m Not Playing”
  • “Different Day”
  • “H00dByAir”
  • “2024″

As far as features go, Playboi Carti sure knows how to pick them. He posted a video on his Instagram Story over the Christmas weekend with former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello. In the photo,  the pair were in the studio together. Carti captioned the photo “Baby Girl,” evidently drawing some attention as to whether the singer will be a featured act on the project.  Additionally, he sent an Opium chain to NBA Youngboy in June 2023, leading to speculation surrounding a potential collaboration.

The rapper also uploaded a picture of his chat with Vince Staples on social media. “Never forget what I told you way back when you were the one outta the youth just keep being yourself, they will catch up,” he wrote. Naturally, this has fueled the speculation that Staples might also be a featured act on the upcoming album. Other speculated artists are Jaden Smith, Travis Scott, Ye, and Opium artists, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang. 

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When To Expect The New Playboi Carti Album?

Overall, no one knows when the upcoming album will be released. Some predict that the album might come sooner than later, and as early as January.  However, so far, all the fans can hold on hope to is speculation. After all, Playboi Carti, in his usual fashion, has always taken delight in his enigmatic nature. He usually keeps to himself and then surprises everyone with a release. The same thing happened with Die Lit, and then with A Whole Lotta Red. DJ Akademiks has further boosted the anticipation with an announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter. On December 7, he tweeted: “Playboi Carti’s album coming JANUARY! will be the greatest thing you ever heard.”  

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