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Latto Claims She Is “Too Talented” For The Beefs She’s Had In Her Career

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, XXL dropped their new interview with one of the biggest hitmakers in all of rap, Latto. In the interview, they discussed a variety of subjects. They covered her career up to this point and also where she plans to go next. In one particular segment, she discusses what she’s learned about the industry behind the scenes. She specifically shares a piece of advice she gave fellow rapper Lola Brooke. She advised Brooke to stay neutral even when things get cliquey because you never know when your actions will be interpreted as taking sides.

From there the discussion expanded into a greater analysis of how Latto has learned to carry herself professionally. She discusses learning to carry herself differently after her actions were interpreted by fans as “clout chasing.” “I think it really don’t be a problem until we let fans, Stans, whatever you want to call them, like the outsiders once they get in the mix. I think that’s what stirs the pot. Because it’s like, we will all be fans of each other and commenting and following each other, whatever, but then once they get to comparing, they will turn us against each other, which is very weak-minded of us as female rappers,” she explains. Check out what else she had to say about her past beefs below.

Latto Reflects On Her Prior Dramas

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Now that Latto realized she was coerced into drama by fans, she’s ready to move on from past beefs in her career. “I regret any beef I’ve ever been in because I don’t want to be known for anything but my music. I’m too talented for that sh*t. It’s a distraction and a waste of my time and energy,” the rapper explained.

During the interview, she also discussed one of her dream collaborators. She’s got a pretty strong desire to work with Andre 3000. The rapper is an incredibly hot commodity following his legendary run as one-half of Outkast. After a long absence from releasing much of his own material, Andre recently returned with a new album called New Blue Sun. But the catch for fans who have been waiting a while to hear new material from him is that the album contains not rapping at all. What do you think of Latto’s perspective on previous beefs she’s had in her career? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Latto Is Adamant About Grabbing A Feature From Andre 3000: “I Want To Bring [Him] Out Of Retirement”

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Latto is near the peak of her powers. She has been a part of the biggest collaboration in Spotify history with Jung Kook on “Seven.” The track hit one billion streams in just about three and a half months and has become a global smash hit. While she does not have a record out this year, Latto is garnering tons of well-deserved attention. For example, she just sat down with XXL a few days ago to discuss a whole bunch of topics.

One of which was where she believes her stance is, within the Atlanta hip-hop scene amongst the other female talents. “Am I the First Lady of Atlanta? I do feel like I’m the frontrunner for female rap in Atlanta. I will say that… Yeah, I think I am.” Even with that claim, she is self-aware and more needs to be done to firmly place her legacy. “I think there’s a lot more work to be done for it to be cemented. There’s definitely a lot more work.”

Latto Wants To Get Andre 3000 At All Costs

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Another interesting discussion that Latto had with XXL was about her dream collaborations. One of the hottest names right now is not an up-and-comer, rather it is the legend, Andre 3000. His new album, New Blue Sun, shocked the world and is one the best pieces of work this year. So, it was no surprise that Latto wanted to work with him. She is looking to do whatever it takes, too. “You want to know who I’ve been saying lately? I want to bring Andre 3000 out of retirement. I got a song for Andre right now that will go so f***in’ crazy.” She goes on, “I’m really just trying to pull all strings, so hopefully, this can reach Andre somehow. I want Andre on my album.”

What are your initial thoughts on Latto saying she wants to grab a feature from Andre 3000 for a song? Do you think this will happen and would it sound good? Do you agree with the fans with their takes in the comments section? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with Latto and Andre 3000. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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André 3000 And His Musical Journey Beyond Rap

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 Announces 'New Blue Sun' Project Set to Release This Friday

For fans eagerly awaiting the return of André 3000 to the rap scene, the silence remains unbroken. The beloved artist, half of the iconic rap duo Outkast and a master of the obscure flute, has kept his solo rap endeavors under wraps since the release of Outkast’s final album in 2006. While André has teased fans with memorable but fleeting features and snippets, a full-fledged solo comeback seems elusive.

In a recent interview with GQ, André, now 48 years old, offered insights into his musical journey and the apparent hesitation to re-enter the rap arena. He acknowledged that age, to some extent, influences the content of his lyrics, questioning, “What do you talk about at 48 — I gotta go get a colonoscopy? What do you rap about — my eyesight is going bad?” Despite his reservations, André’s contemporaries like Jay-Z, Eminem, Missy Elliott, and even Outkast’s Big Boi have navigated the rap landscape well into their late 40s and 50s.

André, known for his distinctive voice and lyrical prowess, is carving a unique path. Beyond the world of rap, he has ventured into acting, appearing in films by acclaimed directors Noah Baumbach and Kelly Reichardt. His recent instrumental flute record, “New Blue Sun,” showcases a different facet of his musical genius, earning acclaim for its ambient and captivating soundscape.

While André hinted at contributing to flute-heavy tracks by beloved rappers in recent years, his focus seems to extend beyond the conventional boundaries of rap. The multifaceted artist is embracing diverse avenues, maintaining his presence in the public eye, often seen with a woodwind in hand.

The opening track of “New Blue Sun,” titled “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time,” reflects André’s enigmatic approach to his evolving musical journey. Despite keeping fans hungry for a full rap album, André hasn’t entirely left them empty-handed. Earlier this year, he collaborated with Killer Mike on the album “Michael,” providing a glimpse of his idiosyncratic rhymes and dulcet tones.

As André continues to chart his own course, fans remain hopeful that the winds of inspiration may guide him back to the rap studio. Whether it takes another 30 years or a spontaneous change of direction, André 3000’s return to the rap scene remains a beacon of anticipation for those who cherish his unparalleled artistry.

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Andre 3000 Says That He Sees Himself In Teezo Touchdown And Tyler, The Creator

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 shocked the music industry with his brand-new album, New Blue Sun, this past Friday, November 17. It was a triumphant day, to say the least, to check out unheard music from the legend. While some were let down by the fact that it was an instrumental album, the pieces of music within the tracklist were absolutely beautiful. He made something that was true to him and it is easily one of the best projects of the year.

Because of this eight-song project, he has been the talk of the town recently. He has done some interviews with large publications like GQ. It was interesting to hear his insight on what compelled him to come out with this album. There were a lot of things to take away from this sit-down, one of them being who he feels represents him musically today.

Andre 3000 Shouts Out Teezo And Tyler

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Against popular belief, there are plentiful amounts of experimental artists in rap today. Two of those include Tyler, The Creator and Teezo Touchdown. Both have their idiosyncracies and are always looking toward the future of what still can be done with music. Well, both of them got a huge shoutout from Andre in the clip above. “I see it visually. I see it more in spirit and people pushing things and trying things, and I love the spirit.” He continues, “Like you see Tyler and them, you see Teezo Touchdown and those guys and you’re like, ‘ah.’” 3000 further explains that they are not copycats, but yet a new version of him that is unique. “The coolest thing is it’s not like a signing, it’s not like a copy. It’s the next, it’s a lineage.”

What are your initial thoughts on Andre 3000 saying he sees and hears himself in Tyler, The Creator, and Teezo Touchdown’s music? Are these two artists the most accurate representation of 3000’s style? Do both of them have the most creativity in music right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Andre 3000, Tyler, The Creator, and Teezo Touchdown. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Mariah The Scientist Reposts Critique Of Pitchfork Calling Andre 3000’s Album “Rap”

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

André 3000’s new album New Blue Sun couldn’t be farther from a rap album in most people’s eyes- or ears, rather. Moreover, many folks took issue with Pitchfork‘s review of it- not because of the score (8.3, Best New Music), but because of the categorization. Instead of “New Age,” “Jazz,” “Ambient,” or other appropriate genres that describe the flute-heavy, fully instrumental project, the publication put it under the “Rap/Experimental” genre. Mariah The Scientist agrees with this criticism, as she reposted a tweet on it on her Instagram Story on Monday (November 20).

“André 300 did NOTHING but play the FLUTE and they STILL labeled it a RAP album,” the tweet in question reads. “Do we not see the problem with this?” However, before we get ahead of ourselves, there’s a legitimate reason for this categorization that might calm Mariah The Scientist down. Pitchfork designed their content management system (CMS) that they use to publish work and organize it in the “backend” so that the genre of an album ties to the principal genre of its artist. As such, since they have the Outkast member as mostly a rap and experimental artist, they couldn’t change the genre to reflect New Blue Sun‘s direction.

Mariah The Scientist Agrees With Pitchfork Slander For André 3000 Review

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So, with that in mind, maybe you understand the music media icons a little bit more. But the criticism itself is very valid and applicable to other people’s discussions around the project. In fact, it’s something that the 26-year-old has addressed about her own music. “I put music out, and it’s automatically supposed to be R&B?” Mariah The Scientist asked Complex during a video interview.

“Anybody that sings and is Black, or they think you Black… they, like, put you in this category of ‘She makes R&B music,’” she continued. “But if Lana Del Rey is singing about heartbreak, why [do they categorize] her album as alternative? But I put music out, and it’s automatically R&B? What if it’s neither of those? I told somebody that I wanted to make a new genre and I wanted to call it A&B for alternative and blues. I don’t know if it will happen, but if I did have to categorize myself, it would be that.” For more news and the latest updates on Mariah The Scientist and André 3000, log back into HNHH.

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Metro Boomin Shuts Down Rumors That Andre 3000 Played The Flute On “Mask Off”

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Over this past weekend, Andre 3000 put out something that many fans had been yearning for. That was his first-ever solo album. However, after over a decade of waiting a lot of people were severely disappointed when he announced there would be no rapping. But, there was still a large amount that excited, regardless that three stacks would be playing woodwind instruments across the record. After listeners have had some time to sit with the idea and New Blue Sun being released, the music world is loving it. Leading up to it, his interviews had some wondering about his other solo contributions and Metro Boomin was one to take advantage of that.

We are referencing Andre’s sit-down with GQ, in which he said this. “I’ve actually played some wind things that I’ve put out in the world that I called myself another name under different artists that are out there that, you know, I was just kinda testing it out in a way. From known artists, and they’ve been cool about keeping it secret.” Because of this Metro thought he could be a little tongue in cheek. He claimed that Andre played the flute that you hear on him and Future’s smash hit, “Mask Off.”

Metro Boomin Fooled A Lot Of People

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However, we now know that it was all jokes. According to Uproxx, Metro cleaned up the mess he created by addressing an Instagram post from Complex. It included a video of Metro claiming that one-half of OutKast was on the flute for the track. The media publication took it further, making it out that Andre did have a hand in the production. The super producer had enough and maybe took a debatable shot at everyone who thought he was serious. Under the post, he commented, “How are you all even considered a real news outlet?”

What are your initial thoughts on Metro Boomin officially putting the rumors of working with Andre 3000 to rest? Do you think his response was valid, or a little out of pocket? Should these two work together in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Metro Boomin and Andre 3000. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Did André 3000 Play The Flute On Future’s ‘Mask Off’?

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

André 3000 used to be famous as one-half of Outkast. But after releasing New Blue Sun on Friday, November 17, André 3000 is firmly cemented as a famous flutist. A solo album 17 years in the making, New Blue Sun predictably garnered mostly positive and widespread reaction over the weekend, even though it isn’t the rap album people have been desperately awaiting. Among the reaction was a rumor about whether André 3000 played the flute on Future’s “Mask Off,” arguably as surprising as the strictly instrumental album itself.

On Sunday, November 19, several outlets ran with a comment from Metro Boomin, who produced “Mask Off” for Future’s 2017 self-titled album. OnThinIce on X (formerly known as Twitter) cited a since-deleted post and wrote, “Metro Boomin reveals André 3000 played the flute on the intro of ‘Mask Off’ [flame emoji, flute emoji].” Other users have since added the context, “Metro was joking here. André 3000 did not play the flute on Mask Off. The flute is part of the sample.”

If that weren’t enough, Metro Boomin commented on Complex‘s Instagram post, including a video of Metro saying that Andre played the flute on “Mask Off” before playing the track. Complex aggregated it with the framing that André 3000 did, in fact, play flute on “Mask Off,” but Metro Boomin quickly shut that down in the post’s comment section.

“How are you all even considered a real news outlet?” Metro wrote.

Luckily, to avoid any future confusion, people can turn to eight New Blue Sun tracks if they want to hear André 3000 playing the flute.

New Blue Sun is out now via Epic Records. Find more information here.

Metro Boomin Claims That Andre 3000 Played The Flute On “Mask Off”

November 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000’s new jazz, new age, ambient, and flute-heavy behemoth New Blue Sun is here- his first solo album ever. What’s more is that, even though this isn’t a hip-hop album, his press run for it with NPR and GQ actually yielded some pretty interesting discussions and reflections from him on the genre. Even though 3 Stacks isn’t putting out rap music of his own, he’s definitely still tapped into what’s going on right now. In fact, he’s much more in the know than you might think, so much so that he might’ve contributed to one of the biggest rap hits of the 2010s decade.

Moreover, during what seems to be Future’s birthday celebration, Metro Boomin played their collab “Mask Off.” Before letting it drop, though, he had the following bombshell claim- or, most likely, a very timely and funny joke- to say to the crowd. “Yo, I’m letting you know Andre 3000 played the flute on this motherf***er!” the producer said with a smile. Though the chances of this being true are very slim, and it seems like a light-hearted and respectful jest, the Outkast member did say he has secret performance credits on other artist’s songs. So, who knows; Metro might just be flexing on us.

Metro Boomin Plays With Fan Expectations & Invokes Andre 3000 Flute Card: Watch

“I’ve actually played some wind things that I’ve put out in the world,” Andre 3000 told GQ. “I called myself another name under different artists that are out there that, you know, I was just kinda testing it out in a way. From known artists, and they’ve been cool about keeping it secret.” Perhaps Metro Boomin finally broke that rule, but don’t get your hopes up: he knows exactly how people will hear a flute nowadays and think of the legendary MC.

Meanwhile, the St. Louis native still has his collaborative album with Future in the cards, which he’s been very excited about teasing. Maybe this is where Andre Benjamin will reconnect with his Dungeon Family colleague, and actually contribute a flute to a Metro beat. Jokes aside, it’s good to know that the HEROES & VILLAINS mastermind is up to date with the memes. For more news and the latest updates on Andre 3000 and Metro Boomin, stay up to date on HNHH.

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At Last, André 3000 has Released His Debut Solo Album, ‘New Blue Sun’

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

But… there’s a catch.

André 3000’s Album Might Be All Flute Music, But That’s Not Stopping Lupe Fiasco From Wanting To Rap Over It

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

André 3000 announced that his new album New Blue Sun wouldn’t be a rap album, but it sounds like Lupe Fiasco might be planning on turning it into one. Shortly after André announced the album, Lupe hit Twitter to declare his intentions. “Gonna rap all over that 3stacks album and put it in the time capsule for future generations,” he wrote, leaving fans unsure if he was joking or deadly serious.

Gonna rap all over that 3stacks album and put it in the time capsule for future generations… pic.twitter.com/O79ixezZzp

— CHECKIN’ Out Now! #APTMC (@LupeFiasco) November 14, 2023

Here’s the thing: This is one of those things Lupe absolutely would do. The hyper-intellectual Chicago rapper has previously employed any number of unusual concepts for albums and mixtapes, from rapping over mainstream hits on Enemy of the State: A Love Story to rapping ABOUT dinosaurs on a track titled, fittingly, “Dinosaurs” from his 2020 House EP with producer Kaelin Ellis.

He’s been every bit as unpredictable and inscrutable as André has been over the past decade or so (albeit much more productive), and if anyone could pull off making a rap album over a bunch of flute instrumentals, it’s probably Lupe — if not André himself (they also share a proclivity for extravagant song titles). In his announcement, André said, “I don’t want to troll people. I don’t want people to think, ‘Oh, this André 3000 album is coming!’ And you play it and like, ‘Oh man, no verses.’ So even actually on the packaging, you’ll see it says, ‘Warning: no bars.’”

As far as why he didn’t rap on New Blue Sun, the elusive musician told Zane Lowe, “I try to write all the time… I ain’t got no raps like that… Sometimes it feels inauthentic for me to rap because I don’t have anything to talk about in that way.”

Well, that may not be the case once Lupe’s done. Let’s hope he’s being sincere, if only because we need to know what that’ll sound like.