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Travis Scott’s Third Week & Trippie Redd’s First Week Sales Projections Revealed

August 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott recently released his new album Utopia a few weeks ago. Overall, this is an album that has proven to be polarizing. Although many people love it for its production, some feel like the lyrics are lacking. That said, the project is selling very well. It did 496K sales in its very first week thanks to bundles. Moreover, the second week was also very solid, clocking in as a number-one album. Now, the project is in its third week on the charts, and fans are looking forward to what the numbers will look like.

Additionally, some people have been curious about the upcoming battle with Trippie Redd. Trippie just released A Love Letter To You 5 which was highly-anticipated. This is the album’s first week on the charts, and there has been some anticipation that the project will chart well. As it turns out, this might not actually be the case. Last night, DJ Akademiks reported on the projections surrounding both Utopia and A Love Letter To You 5. As you will see, Travis Scott is winning by a wide margin.

Travis Scott Vs. Trippie Redd

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In its third week, Travis Scott is going to sell around 135K units. This will likely keep it at number one, which is truly impressive. Furthermore, Trippie Redd is only going to sell 32K units. Overall, this is a huge disappointment as Trippie is used to selling a lot more than this. Either way, it is clear that Utopia is king for now. Although, that could very well change with the release of Quavo’s “Rocket Power.” Drake is also going to be dropping soon, which will change things.

Let us know what you think of these projections, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will continue to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists.

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Trippie Redd & Roddy Ricch’s ‘Closed Doors’ Video Is A Sweet Bite-Sized Look Into Their More Romantic Sides

August 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd is among the biggest rap ragers, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a soft spot. On his new single, “Closed Doors,” off his new album, A Love Letter To You 5, Trippie teams with Roddy Ricch to show off their more romantic sides. The official video for the track, which was directed by Cole Bennett, is a sweet bite-sized look at the lengths the pair will go to for their special ladies.

In the video, Trippie and Roddy visually shrink themselves down as a metaphor for how they are willing to step out of their superstar personas for their gals. Although Trippie is known for his signature grunge sound, he has no problems throwing himself into the song’s R&B sounds.

Trippee even pays homage to singer Lloyd’s 2004 song “Southside” as Trippie melodically raps, “I done popped a Perky, waitin’ on an Addy / Got us doin’ things we ain’t done before / F*ckin’ you in mansions, crib came with expansions / Doing dirty things behind closed doors / I got you Dior sight / Got you catchin’ feelings, we was so tight / That p*ssy good, I co-sign / We both end up doin’ dirty things behind closed doors.”

This small tribute was a stellar touch on the part of the producers of “Closed Doors,” Igor Mamet, Puku, Niketaz, and OneintheForest.

Roddy Ricch’s verse perfectly aligns with “Closed Doors”‘ theme, with him dedicating his stanza to his better half: “I love the way you deal with a nigga, that’s so anti / Knew it was real when you got my name tatted on your backside / You love my highs and my lows in the worst way / And you make every day I wake up feel like my birthday.”

Watch the full video for “Closed Doors” above.

A Love Letter To You 5 is out now via 1400 Entertainment/10K Projects. Find more information here.

Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Trippie Redd & Lil Wayne Chop Up Some Soul On New Song “I’m Mad At Me”

August 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd’s A Love Letter To You 5 is finally here, and it contains no shortage of varied tracks and highlights. While many might know the Ohio singer and rapper for his more emotive, rage-heavy, or melancholy cuts, he’s got a lot of different tools at his disposal. Moreover, when you also have the help of a legend and strong influence like Lil Wayne, you can make any great song you want. Furthermore, that’s exactly what the duo brought fans on “I’m Mad At Me,” which is a soul-chopping classic cut with a lot of clean sheen and crispness. It’s a welcome change of pace for Trippie who, with every new project, seems to add another skillset to his repertoire.

Of course, the beat is what will catch you attention on first impact, sounding like some of your favorite 2000s productions. With a powerful and dramatic vocal chop, the song’s sense of immediacy and importance is heightened to another level. Sure, the crisp and vibrant drum fills don’t always pop up across the track, but it makes their hits that much more ear-grabbing on the song. Melodically, Trippie Redd allows for subtle pianos, a slinky bassline, and faint guitar strums to lead the way. Lyrically, both MCs seem to focus on a relationship that they’re trying to balance with both their hardened backstory and their current fame.

Trippie Redd’s “I’m Mad At Me” With Lil Wayne: Stream

Meanwhile, both verses contain steady and expertly handled flows, especially from Weezy who sounds calmer and more focused than usual. Considering that this was one of the tracks that Trippie teased right before this album’s release, it’s great to hear that it lived up to the hype. Here’s hoping that the 24-year-old plays with this sound more in the future while he picks up a few others on the way. If you haven’t heard ALLTY5 yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. Also, check out some standout bars from “I’m Mad At Me” below and log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Trippie Redd and Lil Wayne.

Quotable Lyrics
I was tryna see the light, suddenly, I see the shade
And you know I treat you right, and you know I beat your breaks
And you know I eat it right, and you know I clean the plate
I was tryna leave the life, lookin’ for a clean escape

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Trippie Redd Releases “A Love Letter To You 5”

August 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After a few pushbacks on the release date, we finally have A Love Letter To You 5. This is Trippie Redd’s fifth mixtape, as well as being the fifth installment of the A Love Letter To You series. The Canton, Ohio native also put out MANSION MUSIK at the beginning of the year in January. The project received a fair amount of negative reviews, however, that did not deter him one bit. From November through December 2021, the hitmaker dropped quite a few Instagram posts that included a variety of snippets for A Love Letter To You 5.

Furthermore, Redd and DJ Akademiks sat down to talk about the mixtape. The “Love Scars” rapper proclaims that this is his best body of work and final entry of the series after a grueling three to four years spent working on this. “A Love Letter To You 5 is gonna be, if not the best body of music I’ve ever did, one of them. For sure. This is the last one. This the last A Love Letter to You so…I done put my all into it.”

Trippie Redd Pulls Out The Big Guns

Finally, now that we have the mixtape on our hands, what are the details? We have 19 tracks to indulge in, and from what we know about previous singles, it is the usual tropes about love, lust, and heartbreak. The features list is stacked with Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, and Bryson Tiller. We are excited to hear what you have to say about this mixtape so give it a listen above!

What are your first impressions of the record? What is your favorite song? We want to know it all, so put your thoughts in the comments section. Additionally, keep it locked with HNHH for the latest mixtape releases.

A Love Letter To You 5 Tracklist:

Take Me Away by Trippie Redd & Corbin
Last Days
Thy Motion
How You Alive
Thinking Bout You
Praying 4 Love
Reality
A Feeling by Trippie Redd & Skye Morales
Romantic Fantasy
I’m Mad At Me by Trippie Redd & Lil Wayne
Closed Doors by Trippie Redd & Roddy Ricch
Action
Left 4 Dead
Wind by Trippie Redd & The Kid LAROI
Helicopter by Trippie Redd & Tommy Lee Sparta
Took My Breath Away by Trippie Redd & Skye Morales
Flowers by Trippie Redd & Bryson Tiller
The Hate
Trip McKnight

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Trippie Redd Apologizes For Cheating On Skye Morales

August 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd shared an emotional apology to Skye Morales on Instagram, earlier this week, for cheating on her. The two had been together since 2021, although they’ve seemed to call it quits amid Redd’s infidelity.

“Just wanted to publicly apologize to Skye do not be mad at her I cheated she not have had the best attitude with me but she was the most loyal partner I ever had and I lost her,” Trippie Redd wrote, as noted by The Shade Room. “I just want u guys to be better than me. So if u find someone that makes u feel special think before u do [when] [you’re] mad I will never forgive myself for this s**t ever.”

Trippie Redd & Skye Morales On The “One Big Party Tour”

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 22: Trippie Redd and Skye. Morales backstage during “One Big Party Tour” at Capital One Arena on January 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

He continued: “I’m sorry Skye I don’t even want you to forgive me I just want u to know I understand I feel it I’m a fucking idiot I promise u nun of it was worth wat I had wats done in the dark always comes to light and yea I hate myself fk all the people that have been waiting for this to happen. I hate u not as much as I hate myself tho.” Prior to their apparent relationship troubles, Trippie and Skye collaborated on the single, “Took My Breath Away,” back in June. The song arrived in preparation for Redd’s upcoming album, A Love Letter to You 5.

Trippie Redd Apologizes To Skye Morales

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After a long wait, Redd is finally set to release A Love Letter to You 5 on August 11, 2023. It will serve as his fifth commercial mixtape and feature guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, and The Kid Laroi, as well as Skye Morales. Be on the lookout for the project, later this week.

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Trippie Redd Feels Betrayed On “Left 4 Dead”

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It is no secret that Trippie Redd is one of the most popular artists in the emo-rap space. He has given fans some classic hits throughout his career. “Taking A Walk,” “Love Scars,” “Topanga,” and many more. He has an unmistakable sound, which is not easy to do in a time in hip-hop where there are quite a few artists trying to replicate bigger names, like Trippie.

This new song “Left 4 Dead,” sees the Canton, Ohio native staying in his familiar lane. It is a lead single to his forthcoming record, A Love Letter To You 5. A series that began all the way back in 2017. The first installment put Trippie on the map, with the aforementioned “Love Scars,” being the opening track. It is a moody trap banger, with emotion and pain woven all throughout the song. That, along with many other songs in his discography, is why his fans will enjoy that same energy on “Left 4 Dead.”

Love Is Tearing Him Apart

Broken relationships and other forms of heartbreak are a consistent theme in Trippie Redd’s music. Here, he has a guitar that begins the track, giving you an idea of where the song is headed. It hangs in the background behind a thumping trap beat. He is singing about signs of betrayal in this relationship and that his significant other left him when times were getting tough. He comes to the realization that his love cannot be taken for granted even though he really loved this person.

Are you pumped for Trippie Redd’s upcoming album A Love Letter To You 5? What is your favorite installment in the A Love Letter To You series? What are your opinions on the song? Additionally, be sure to tell us in the comments section. Moreover, keep tabs on HNHH for all the latest on new songs, mixtapes, and more.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m gettin’ weaker every breath I take without you (Ooh)
When s**t hit the fan, you left me for dead
I miss the tricks she used to do in my bed
You switched so quick I couldn’t even comprehend
You showed me why I can’t be f***in’ ’round with love, uh

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Trippie Redd’s ‘A Love Letter To You 5’: Everything We Know So Far

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd is gearing up for his upcoming album, A Love Letter To You 5. Over the years, Trippie’s Love Letter series has become a favorite among his fan base, as he delivers poignant accounts of love and heartbreak, and the emotional and mental consequences of both.

We’ve put together a nifty little guide, featuring everything to know about A Love Letter To You 5‘s impending release.

Release date

A Love Letter To You 5 is out 8/4 via 10K Projects. Find more information here.

Tracklist

You can see the A Love Letter To You 5 tracklist below

1. “Take Me Away” Feat. Corbin
2. “Last Days”
3. “Thy Motion”
4. “How You Alive”
5. “Thinking Bout You”
6. “Praying 4 Love”
7. “Reality”
8. “A Feeling” Feat. Skye Morales
9. “Romantic Fantasy”
10. “I’m Mad At Me” Feat. Lil Wayne
11. “Closed Doors” Feat. Roddy Ricch
12. “Action”
13. “Left 4 Dead”
14. “Wind” Feat. The Kid LAROI
15. “Helicopter” Feat. Tommy Lee Sparta
16. “Took My Breath Away” Feat. Skye Morales
17. “Flowers” Feat. Bryson Tiller
18. “The Hate”
19. “Trip McKnight”

Features

According to the recently revealed tracklist, fans can look forward to collaborations with Corbin, Skye Morales, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, The Kid LAROI, Tommy Lee Sparta, and Bryson Tiller.

Artwork

You can see the artwork for A Love Letter To You 5 below.

Singles

So far, Trippie has released “Took My Breath Away” and “Last Days” as singles from A Love Letter To You 5.

Tour

Trippie will embark on the Take Me Away Tour beginning this fall. He will be joined by by special guests LUCKI, D.Savage, Ekkstacy, Jean Dawson and K Sauve. You can see the list of dates below, and purchase tickets here.

08/31 — Somerset, WI @ Somerset Amphitheater
09/02 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
09/04 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL
09/05 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
09/07 — Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
09/08 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
09/09 — Hartford, CT @ The XFINITY Theatre
09/10 — Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
09/12 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/13 — Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
09/14 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
09/16 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
09/17 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
09/18 — Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
09/21 — West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
09/22 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/23 — Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
09/26 — Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavillion
09/28 — Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
10/01 — Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/02 — San Diego, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/04 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Kia Forum
10/06 — Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
10/09 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater

Trippie Redd Is Finally Delivering ‘A Love Letter To You 5’ As A New Album For Fans Next Month

July 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd has officially announced that his next album, A Love Letter To You 5, will be available for fans to listen starting next month. He had hinted at the project through his recent single, “Took My Breath Away,” which featured Skye Morales, as well as confirming the title earlier this year.

However, the surprises haven’t stopped there.

A few weeks after the record’s release, Trippie will perform across North America as part of his recently-announced Take Me Away Tour. Throughout the run, he will be joined by LUCKI, D.Savage, Ekkstacy, Jean Dawson, and K Sauve at select shows.

Check out the A Love Letter To You 5 album artwork below. Continue scrolling for a complete list of Trippie Redd’s tour dates.

Trippie redd a love letter to you 5 — 1400 Entertainment/10K Projects

A Love Letter To You 5 is out 8/4 via 1400 Entertainment / 10K Projects. Find more information here.

Trippie Redd’s Smooth Grooving ‘Took My Breath Away’ Video Is A Total Departure From His Grungy Sound

June 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd’s long been recognized for the grungy sound of his rock-inspired emo-rap, but his latest single, the smooth-grooving “Took My Breath Away” featuring Skye Morales, is a total departure from that grittier style. It has more in common with mid-2000s Quiet Storm radio-inspired hits from the likes of Fabolous and LL Cool J, with an R&B-inflected beat and chorus and a more straightforward, old-school rap delivery that makes use of a set of skills Trippie’s always had but hasn’t always utilized. It sounds a bit like a Wiz Khalifa outtake — a really good one.

Judging from the press release for the single, which also officially announces his next album, A Love Letter To You 5, fans might get to see a lot more of this Trippie Redd in the future, as the release cites a “new chapter” for the Ohio rap-crooner. Trippie’s last A Love Letter To You album, the fourth in the series, came out in 2019 and blended Nirvana-esque guitar strumming with thumping trap drums and plenty of wounded dog howling from Trippie vocally, although there were offerings like the upbeat soft-rocker “‘Til The End Of Time,” as well.

Trippie’s last few albums, though, have leaned more heavily on either the Lex Luger-ish and murky Pi’erre Bourne-inspired video game trap of (the apparently rushed) Mansion Muzik and Trip At Knight. With his latest transformation, Trippie proves he remains one of the most versatile rappers in music today. You can watch his “Took My Breath Away” video up top and stay tuned for more on A Love Letter To You 5.

Trippie Redd Announces New Single, “Took My Breath Away”

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trippie Redd has a new single with Skye Morales titled “Took My Breath Away” on the way. The 23-year-old rapper announced that the track is dropping on Friday, June 16, in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The song will be the first single from his upcoming mixtape, A Love Letter To You 5.

“Took my breath away ft @skyemorales dropping on the 16th of June,” Trippie wrote in the post. “Pre save link in bio this the first single to ALLTY5 I love you all go pre-save asap tag friends 555 !!! 1400.”

Trippie Redd At Lollapalooza

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 31: Trippie Redd performs during the 30th Anniversary of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

Fans appeared to be excited about new music from Trippie in the comments section, leaving plenty of fire emojis. Others expressed their impatience for the full album. “I did everything you asked now please just drop the album bro PLEASEEEEEEEEE,” one user wrote.

Trippie has been teasing A Love Letter to You 5 for over a year at this point. Back in August 2022, he described the unreleased effort as the best work of his career. “A Love Letter to You 5 is gonna be, if not the best body of music I’ve ever did, one of them. For sure,” he said in a clip with Montreality at the time. “This is the last one. This the last A Love Letter to You so…I done put my all into it. I’ve been working on this for like, three to four years. Dropping projects, but still having music tucked to the side for this project.”

Trippie Redd Announces “Took My Breath Away”

Took my breath away ft @LUVLILSKYE dropping on the 16th of June pre save now this the first single to ALLTY5 I love you all go pre-save asap tag friends 555 !!! 1400 https://t.co/yGwLRvMGRd pic.twitter.com/IwcPWUpVNe

— Trippie Redd (@trippieredd) June 14, 2023

Redd continued: “Nothing is experimental. I’m not trying to be experimental with this project. I’m really just tryin’ to, you know, just drop straight Trippie Redd hits.” Be on the lookout for Trippie’s new single, “Took My Breath Away,” on Friday and A Love Letter to You 5 later this year.

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