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Jidenna Returns With New Album “ME YOU & GOD”

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The Nigerian-American recording artist, Jidenna has made his return with a full-length album ME YOU & GOD. In case you need a refresher, Jidenna’s 2015 debut single “Classic Man” tells all. The single peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Top 100’s Chart and spent 21 weeks on the chart. Jidenna has since collaborated with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Goldlink, and Janelle Monáe to name a few. Additionally, his music has appeared in the popular HBO series Insecure created by Issa Rae. In preparation for the album’s release its lead single”Blush” earlier this year. Additionally, Jidenna announced his upcoming summer tour “The Silk Road Tour” which is set to occur in 26 cities.

The album ME YOU & GOD serves as Jidenna’s first album in four years. His previous album 85 To Africa was released in 2019. His catalog of the genres of Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, and R&B. Jidenna’s new album is true to his past work with a strong emphasis on R&B. The cover for this project is a piece of art that does not include his face like his past album covers. However, you can tell the tone of the project with its cool color scheme.

Jidenna Delivers A Feel Good New Album

Moreover, the project includes features from Roman GianArthur, Gardens, funk legend Bootsy Collins, and more. The previously released single “Safe” featuring Bootsy Collins adds another industry legend collaboration. The single became the most acclaimed prior to the release of the album. Additionally, this album features 11 songs. Despite its full length, the project is only 32 minutes in duration. He jumps back and forth between melodic and rap on this project.

Furthermore, Jidenna’s creativity sets him apart from your traditional rap artist. This project is making its way to becoming an R&B staple this year. Over the years, Jidenna has released music so that his fans can make out how the following projects will sound. Up next is his summer tour where he will lay out the “Silk Road” live for fans.

Tracklist:

  1. IM LOOKING FOR CONNECTION
  2. MISS BEHAVE
  3. FRONT END featuring Roman GianArthur, Sensei Bueno & Gardens & Villa
  4. BLUSH
  5. RiPE
  6. SAFE featuring Bootsy Collins
  7. Money
  8. MAYBE SWANKAFORNiA
  9. PULL OUT
  10. SWEETBiTTERS
  11. SiTUATION
  12. SUMMER HUNGER
  13. YOU SCARY

50 Cent Sparks Album Speculation After Clearing His Instagram Page

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It’s been 20 years since 50 Cent made his major label debut with Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. Although Fif is far more involved in his television efforts than music, he’s hinted at making a return to the booth. It appears that he might actually be coming through with new music soon, now that he’s cleared his Instagram page. Afterward, he shared a single post with a 24-hour countdown, captioning the post, “20 years later.” Unfortunately, he didn’t provide much else besides that but we’re certainly hoping it’s a sign that he has new music on the way.

The rapper’s teased new music since the beginning of the year. In January, he confirmed that he reunited with Dr. Dre for his upcoming music efforts. He explained Eminem reached out to him to confirm that the NWA producer was ready to cook up. “I got a text from [Eminem] that he had already spoke to Dre, and that Dre is in there and he got some crazy stuff for me to go hear,” he said. “This is my process: I’ll go make something, what I can find, the best music that I can put my hands on. And when I feel real good about it, I bring it to put pressure on Dre to offer me something.”

50 Cent Hints At New Music

There’s evidently a huge demand for 50 Cent’s comeback. It’s been nearly 10 years since the release of Animal Ambition. However, he doubled down on his desire to release new music in February. “I get the attention that I want from music when I want it,” he told Billboard. “I just went out and toured 45 countries, and everywhere was sold out. That made me want to offer new music that I could integrate into everything now. I’ve done what I wanted to do in the [sales] capacity. I’ve sold over 35 million records. Not singles — albums.”

At this point, we have to wait and see what happens in the next 24 hours. Although it’s possible that he’s gearing up to release new music in the near future, he also has his plate full of a number of projects. Earlier this year, he confirmed that he struck a partnership deal with Fox to produce several projects including scripted dramas, comedies, and animated series. Maybe we could expect his upcoming album to align with one of his many TV shows. Check out 50 Cent’s post above. 

Benny The Butcher Announces “Everybody Can’t Go” Release Date

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Benny The Butcher will be making his Def Jam debut on August 11th with the release of his next studio album, Everybody Can’t Go. Benny confirmed the release date during a recent interview with DTLR Radio. It will be his first album since 2022’s Tana Talk 4, which was released through Griselda Records.

“I’m not gonna lie, this is the first time I’ve even announced this anywhere because this my first interview but August 11th. ‘Everybody Can’t Go.’ That’s the first time I’ve announced the date,” Benny said. Elsewhere in the interview, he discussed working with Drake, his come up in Buffalo, and more.

Benny The Butcher At DJ Drama’s Release Party

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 29: Benny the Butcher attends the DJ Drama album release party on March 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

While Benny announced the release date during last week’s interview, he previously confirmed that he was working on the project earlier this year. In an Instagram post from February, he wrote that Hit-Boy would be producing the album. “Sometimes the experience of the journey is a better feeling than reaching the destination. You won’t ever kno unless u make it there…but remember ‘EVERYBODY CAN’T GO,’” Benny wrote at the time. “The Album produced by @hitboy…Loading[.]“ The two previously connected on Benny’s 2020 album, Burden of Proof. The album featured Lil Wayne, Dom Kennedy, Rick Ross, Conway the Machine, and more.

Benny is currently traveling the world on his Thank God I Made It tour. Stopping in Baltimore, last week, Benny surprised fans by bringing out J. Cole for a performance together. The two performed their 2022 collaboration, “Johnny P’s Caddy.” The song was featured as the lead single from Tana Talk 4 and was Benny’s first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. “Started the THANK GOD I MADE IT TOUR off right way in Baltimore bringing my boy out @realcoleworld,” Benny wrote on Instagram after bringing out J. Cole. Benny will be stopping in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ireland, Germany, Greece, and more in the coming weeks.

Benny The Butcher Reveals The “Everybody Can’t Go” Release Date

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Lil Durk Joins GloRilla For “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Debut, Confirms Album’s Done

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The summer is quickly approaching and we need new music from Lil Durk. Fortunately, it looks like he’s finally ready to unload his highly-anticipated project. The rapper linked up with GloRilla ahead of their performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he confirmed that his forthcoming album is finally done. “Trench babies @glorillapimp tonight it’s up p.s album done,” he wrote on Instagram. The two performed “Ex’s (PHATNALL Remix),” which appears on GloRilla’s extended version of her debut EP Anyways Life’s Great.

Perhaps, this is a sign that GloRilla could appear on Lil Durk’s next album. The two artists collaborated on Glo’s EP but prior to that, Don Toliver connected them on “Leave The Club.” However, their working relationship has certainly strengthened into a personal one. GloRilla previously FaceTimed Durk’s daughter, while he’s also joined her on stage on various occasions. Most recently, he popped out in Indio, CA for her Coachella set. It seems highly possible that he’ll pop out again during Weekend Two.  

Lil Durk & GloRilla Lock In

The Chicago drill rapper hinted at the project over the past few months without providing any indication of when it might come out. Much of it seemed to be all talk but he announced last week that his album is finally done. Truthfully, these updates from Durk feel a bit redundant unless he has an actual release date to announce. But, between his recent NFT Sneaker Project and his attempt to win back India Love, he clearly has a few things on his plate these days.

Though GloRilla might end up on the project, Lil Durk previously suggested that the tracklist will be stacked with features. He confirmed Kodak Black will appear on the project, and announced a collaboration with J. Cole (that some believed could be an April Fool’s Joke). However, it seems like he also has some music with Drake in the cut, and hopes to land a feature from SZA. Whether all of these features will be cleared has yet to be seen but Durk is clearly revving up to take things up a notch on his follow-up to 7220. 

Tyler, The Creator’s New Album Achieves Never Before Seen Chart Milestone

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Tyler, The Creator’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST just made history. Of course, the Hawthorne, Los Angeles native is one to consistently push the envelope in popular music and change the metrics of success to fit his creativity. Moreover, according to ChartData, T is the first-ever artist to have a No. 1 album on the Top R&B and Hip-Hop Albums chart in three different (and consecutive) years. Furthermore, CMIYGL went No. 1 in 2021, 2022, and 2023 on said Billboard chart. With its recent expansion, The Estate Sale, Tyler’s victory lap continued to get him remarkable recognition.

What’s more is that the 32-year-old also saw huge success in the physical market. Furthermore, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST is the best-selling hip-hop vinyl album worldwide in 2022. For those interested in some Tyler, The Creator records on wax, you likely also saw the Wolf ten-year anniversary boxset, which comes with instrumentals and a booklet presumably containing a screenplay. While it’s not on sale anymore, the “WHAT A DAY” MC spoke in the past of how he appreciates fans of his physical releases.

Tyler, The Creator’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST Continued Making History

Still, the artist sometimes known as Wolf Haley has fans speculating on when we’ll hear a new project of fully new material. Given his consistent and relatively unwavering release schedule of dropping every two calendar cycles on odd-numbered years since 2009, many wonder whether that new album will come this year. However, given his incredible success, it would be understandable if he decides to really switch things up. Fans will have to wait and see. The Estate Sale‘s release also proved his tendency to announce and drop within a very short timespan.

Meanwhile, he recently appeared on RapCaviar Presents, the new series on Hulu. During his episode, he spoke on why he loves being a rapper. “We’re good with words,” Tyler expressed. “We’re good with rhythm. We know pockets. We hear a collection of sounds and one thing and say, ‘Ahh, I know what could go over this.’ That takes a skill.” For the latest news and updates from Tyler, The Creator, come back to HNHH.

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Timbaland Shares Details On Upcoming Missy Elliot Album

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Timbaland is recognized as one of the most influential producers to ever do it. You could name off the laundry list of artists he’s partnered with. The list includes Drake, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and several others. However, It may be harder to list the stars Timbaland hasn’t worked with at least once. Given his longevity and the star power he has worked with, it’s not a stretch to rank Timbaland as one of the greatest producers of all time. Timbaland has been in the music game for nearly three decades. However, his plethora of upcoming projects show he has no plan of slowing down.

Timbaland recently sat down with Variety to discuss his career and upcoming work. Perhaps the most exciting project he’s working on is an album with hip-hop legend Missy Elliot. Missy hasn’t released a full album in 15 years. However, the love her fans have for her hasn’t gone away. It was first reported that the duo would be linking up again earlier this year. Timbaland didn’t give a definitive release date for the project. However, he hopes it will be ready to go this Summer. “We’ve got a lot of songs we’re gonna start recording soon,” he said. “my dream is to have it out around her birthday in July.”

Timbaland Takes Multiple Inspirations Into New Project

Timbaland at Stage 48 (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Timbaland has worked with Missy before. Subsequently, he knows what kind of tracks she enjoys making. “I know how Missy works: It’s got to be new and fun,” he said. “Or maybe not so much new as kind of underground, and everything is upbeat” Furthermore, Timbaland revealed the album will have an international flavor. “Some of it has a kind of Latin feel to it,  almost a Bad Bunny effect” he said. “Some of it’s kinda like underground Brazilian funk”

Additionally, Timbaland is also teaming up again with Justin Timberlake. The duo has worked together numerous times over the years. Perhaps their most famous collaboration was on JT’s FutureSex/LoveSounds, album which includes the smash hit “Sexy Back.” Timbaland says Justin’s new project has already wrapped up. “We just finished up and everything sounds great,” he said. “Now it’s really on him how and when he envisions it to come out.” Given Timbaland’s success, It’s likely that both projects will be a hit with fans.

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