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The Weeknd Releases “After Hours (Live At SoFi Stadium)” Album

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At the end of February, HBO released The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium. The special was a look inside of the sold-out concert that intimately showcased The Weeknd’s most adored hits over his career. Following the performance, the 33-year-old artist released After Hours (Live at SoFi Stadium), which marks his first live album effort. The project curates 31 tracks from his five studio albums, presenting them in the raw manner that only in-person performances can exude.

Hopping from Starboy to After Hours, and even to Dawn FM, Live at SoFi Stadium reveals just how many hits this acclaimed artist has brought to life over the years. Beauty Behind The Madness, which was the Canadian’s second studio project, recently just earned the remarkable achievement of being the first album in history with three diamond singles. With four Grammy awards to his name, and dozens of other recognitions (including six AMA wins), The Weeknd has boasted a celebratory career since he first started secretly releasing YouTube videos of his music.

The Weeknd’s “Live At SoFi Stadium” Walks Listeners Through His Career

Next on the list of his upcoming projects is his series creation debut with The Idol. The Idol, which stars Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd himself, was recently met with controversial opinions. However, this hasn’t stopped the award-winning artist from expanding into the screen world. The Weeknd is also credited as a writer in the upcoming Trey Edward Shults movie starring Jenny Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

Although Live at SoFi Stadium is a compilation of The Weeknd’s previous songs, he has hinted at more music coming in the future. When asked in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year if he has been working on new tracks, he responded, “I’ve definitely been inspired. I’ve been in the studio.” For more news related to hip-hop and pop culture, don’t skip out on HNHH.

After Hours (Live At SoFi Stadium) Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. Alone Again
  3. Gasoline
  4. Sacrifice
  5. How Do I Make You Love Me?
  6. Can’t Feel My Face
  7. Take My Breath
  8. Hurricane
  9. The Hills
  10. Often
  11. Crew Love
  12. Starboy
  13. Heartless
  14. Low Life
  15. Or Nah
  16. Kiss Land
  17. Party Monster
  18. Faith
  19. After Hours
  20. Out of Time
  21. I Feel It Coming
  22. Die For You
  23. Is There Someone Else
  24. I Was Never There
  25. Wicked Games
  26. Call Out My Name
  27. The Morning
  28. Save Your Tears
  29. Less Than Zero
  30. Blinding Lights
  31. Outro

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Kid Cudi Teases His Next Album: “Ur Not Prepared”

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Kid Cudi says that his next album will be released later in the year and be preceded by several singles over the summer. He teased his plans for the rest of 2023 in a pair of tweets posted on Monday. Cudi also confirmed that he intends to embark on a world tour to promote the new songs. The comments come after he recently hinted at retiring from music after his next project.

“Album this Fall. First singles this summer. The new chapter has begun,” Cudi wrote. “Ur not prepared man. We’ve reached a new level.” In another tweet, he replied to a fan: “World tour next year. Count on it.”

Kid Cudi On His Next Album

The announcement comes months after Cudi recently discussed his desire to retire with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. At the time, Cudi had recently released his eighth studio album, Entergalactic. “The Kid Cudi stuff, I think I want to put it on the back burner and chill out with that. I think, I want to be done with it. I think, closing the chapter on Kid Cudi,” he admitted. “I’ve said a lot and I have other desires, I have other things I want to do. And I do not see me never making music. I’ll always fuck around in the studio, or make something here and there. But, as far as getting in the studio and working on an album, and then going and touring it, I just don’t have it in me.”

As for what Cudi said he’d be interested in doing, he explained: “I really want to spend more time with my daughter. You know what I’m saying? We’ve been kicking it a lot lately and I’ve been having more time and it’s good. She’s growing up, our relationship is super tight. It’s what I always dreamed of.” A few months later, in November, Cudi confirmed that he’d make one more album to get out of his current deal with Republic Records. From there, Cudi says that he’s not sure what fans can expect from his career afterward.

The Tour Announcement

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Meyhem Lauren, DJ Muggs & Madlib Collide On “Fresh Out The Water”

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Meyhem Lauren’s cooking up something serious these days. The Queens-bred rapper has delivered some incredible records in recent times, which felt like a strong comeback following a successful venture on television. The rapper joined Action Bronson on Fuck, That’s Delicious but that appeared to open the gates for more food-related ventures. His YouTube channel, for instance, finds him exploring some of his favorite recipes while adding his own twist to them.

However, he hasn’t forgotten about his fans, who are always here for new music. Last year, he emerged with his latest body of work, Black Vladimir. The album, a collaborative effort alongside Griselda go-to Daringer, brought included 15 songs in total while Meyhem collided with beastly MCs, like Westside Gunn, Conway, Flee Lord, and more. However, it looks like the late August project was a taste of what he has in store moving forward.

Meyhem Lauren – Fresh Out The Water ft. Madlib and DJ Muggs

While we saw with Meyhem Lauren could do when he locks in with one producer, his next project will have two legendary producers handling the beats. This week, he slid through with the first single off of his upcoming joint effort with Madlib and DJ Muggs, “Fresh Out The Water.” The hypnotic vocal sample and crispy drums are a fusion of Madlib and Muggs’ signature styles while Lauren doesn’t hold back. “The system tried to turn us to workers so they could jerk us/  Opponents look for open opportunities to merk us,” he raps on the record.

Though he hasn’t laid down a release date for the project, “Fresh Out The Water” is a promising sign of what’s to come. Madlib and Muggs have yet to work together on a project in the past, so it feels as though Meyhem Lauren has all the pieces in place for a strong Album Of The Year contender. We’ll keep you posted on any more information regarding the forthcoming project. For now, press play on the single above and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

Quotable Lyrics
Soul liquid and gas, it’s ironic ‘cause I’m solid
Cubano link brolic, crypto in a code wallet
Accumulate in any form except cash
A lot of n***as tried to hand but can’t last

Wiz Khalifa’s “Star Power” Drops On Streaming Platforms

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As Wiz Khalifa’s first drop of 2023, the rapper has finally released his 2008 mixtape Star Power on streaming platforms. As one of the 35-year-old’s first projects, Star Power was instrumental in putting Khalifa on the map as the rapper he is known as today. Although the initial mixtape featured 26 songs, including five freestyles, its new release has been consolidated to 23 tracks. Still, artists like Johnny Juliano, Chevy Woods (who previously went as Kev Da Hustla), and Boaz make their feature on Khalifa’s cosmic album.

Dropping 15 years after its initial conception, Star Power proves to remain timeless in inducing energy and momentum. The upbeat album marks the “So High” singer’s commitment to evolving as an artist, which also involves personal growth. In a recent interview with GQ, Khalifa reflects on how he had “partied hard” in his 20s, but now is committed to instilling healthy habits in his day-to-day life through his “Wiz Wellness Plan.” The mixtape release of Star Power was conceptualized by 20-year-old Khalifa, which is reflected in the album’s unapologetic lyrics and youthful beats.

Wiz Khalifa’s 2008 Mixtape Gets A Revamp

Star Power features some of Khalifa’s iconic hits, like “Ink My Whole Body” and “So High.” The totality of the album can be listened to in just a little over an hour and is filled with feel-good jams from the rapper’s early days. Needless to say, this project is worth revisiting.

Although Khalifa primarily focuses on his health and fitness goals right now, including a rigorous MMA training schedule, he still finds time to connect with his inner artist. Last year, the award-winning rapper dropped his seventh studio album, Multiverse, which continued the cosmic allusions of his 2008 mixtape. Be sure to check out Star Power, available on streaming platforms today. As always, keep in touch with HNHH for the hottest news on all things hip-hop.

Star Power Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. I’m A Star (feat. Johnny Juliano)
  3. Feels Good
  4. Hero (Freestyle)
  5. Be Easy (feat. Boaz, Chevy Woods, and Young Ro)
  6. How You Live
  7. Bankroll (feat. Courtney Noelle)
  8. Change Up
  9. Shawty Wanna Roll (feat. Lavish)
  10. P.W.P (feat. Chevy Woods)
  11. My Life (feat. Johnny Juliano)
  12. Imma Keep
  13. Dope Boys (Freestyle)
  14. So High
  15. Pop Bottles
  16. Star Power
  17. Ink My Whole Body
  18. Like A Star
  19. Spaceship
  20. Take A Ride
  21. Flickin’ Ashes
  22. Where The Cash At (Freestyle)
  23. Spacely (feat. Rocky Fontaine)

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Travis Scott Confirms Kid Cudi Collab Album Still On The Way

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Travis Scott says that his long-awaited collaborative album with Kid Cudi is still on the way. Scott discussed the state of the album, as well as the other projects he’s working on, Saturday night, during Sheck Wes’ set at an NBA All-Star Weekend event in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also teased that Utopia will be coming afterward.

“You know The Scotts is on the way,” Scott confirmed to the audience. He added: “We got Faygo about to put out a little EP that’s on the way. And right after that Utopia is [dropping]. So we came here to drop that message, and I can’t wait til these muthafuckas drop their shit.”

Travis Scott’s Update

Hope originally appeared to be lost for the collaborative project back in December. When a fan asked Scott for an update on Twitter, he responded: “Naw im not doin that. The moment has passed.” He didn’t provide any further explanation; however, Cudi had recently admitted that he felt he was done making albums. Speaking about his future during an appearance on Hot Ones, Cudi said he might be moving on from music for good. “I feel like, I don’t have what they have,” Cudi said. “I just don’t know if I want to do music and drop albums for much longer. I’m really curious to see what else I can do. I was thinking about this, this is like a wacky idea I had years ago. It would be cool to one day be a kindergarten teacher. Just do that for a couple years…When I’m like 50, for like 10 years was a kindergarten teacher, but infect the youth with that freshness. Then those kids will sprinkle the freshness to the world.”

As for Utopia, Scott has been teasing the album for years at this point. Fans felt the album was imminent when he hosted his Road to Utopia residency in Las Vegas in September of last year. However, it’s been five months since that point, and still no fourth studio album from Scott. He released his last album, Astroworld, all the way back in 2018.

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Lil Bibby Says Juice WRLD’s Final Album Is In The Works

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Lil Bibby says that Juice WRLD’s final posthumous album is currently in the works. The Grade A Productions founder revealed the plans for a third project from the late rapper on Instagram, Saturday.

“The Last Juice WRLD Album is in the works,” Bibby wrote, before explaining, “We want this album to feel like a Celebration/Party! Let’s celebrate the life of Juice. No more mourning, I want everyone that Juice loved while he was here to help celebrate, especially his fans who he loved! You guys have been the best fans an artist can have (Minus the death threats to Bibby). I’m not gonna complain but I’ll jus say this is not easy. We miss you, We love you 999 til the world ends.” The statement captions a slow-motion video of Juice WRLD in the studio.

CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 20: Lil Bibby poses backstage at Spotify’s RapCaviar Live in Chicago at Aragon Ballroom on October 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Spotify)

Juice WRLD’s last posthumous album, Fighting Demons, released back in 2021. The 22-track project saw the late rapper collaborate with Trippie Redd, Polo G, Justin Beiber, and BTS. His first album released following his death, Legends Never Die, dropped a year earlier. That effort featured the Weeknd, Trippie Redd, Marshmello, Polo G, the Kid Laroi, and Halsey.

Juice died back in 2019 of an accidental overdose of codeine and oxycodone. He had been flying from Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles to Midway International Airport in Chicago. Juice was notified that law enforcement officials were waiting to search the plane when it landed. He then shallowed multiple Percocet pills to hide them from police and began convulsing and seizing. He was then transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at the age of 21.

Bibby didn’t provide any further details about the upcoming album from Juice WRLD. However, it will be his final project. The announcement comes after news broke that Opus Music Group quietly purchased Juice WRLD’s catalog for a nine-figure deal, last year. The deal entails 90% of his master income interest and 90% of publishing ownership. Check out Lil Bibby’s Juice WRLD announcement on Instagram below.

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