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Big Sean Receives Unfortunate Final Sales Results For “Better Me Than You”

September 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There was a lot of potential for Better Me Than You, the sixth studio album from Big Sean. For the most part, the lead singles were extremely promising to very good. Then, when you get into the themes and ideas promised, they are mature, fairly thought-provoking, and motivating. Furthermore, the features list had a lot to offer. Gunna, Charlie Wilson, Thundercat, Kodak Black, Bryson Tiller, and The Alchemist are just a few that make a pretty star-studded cast. On the surface, there’s a lot to like. However, when you get into the album and perhaps listen to it a couple of times, you probably caught some inconsistencies.

For us, those included too many instances of Sean sounding half asleep on the mic. Also, with the tracklist sitting at 21 songs, there was too much fluff and some of them sounded out of place. The Cash Cobain song was the biggest offender of this. We feel these are the reasons why Big Sean was only able to sell 22,000 copies (courtesy of DJ Akademiks) of his newest effort in its first week. Also not helping him was the fact that he was pretty inactive after the release of Detroit 2. Even though he’s major artist of the 2010s, he doesn’t have the same luxury of a Travis Scott to wait that long in between releases.

Haters Of Big Sean Don’t Want To Hear Anymore Big Three Talk

Big Sean ‘Better Me Than You’ sells 22K first week.

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) September 7, 2024

The final results were pretty on par with the 24,000 units prediction, and with this being official, this is now his lowest first week of his career. Prior, Sean had never debuted lower than three on the charts. Now, he will be lucky to be in the top 20-25. Throughout his time in the genre, there have been a lot of people that are highly critical of the Detroit MC. Now, with these numbers confirmed, they are coming out in droves. “I don’t wanna hear no more talk from him about “Big 3” or anything among those lines”, one X user states. “Damn what’s that upcoming j cole album called? Yeah this is that”, another jokes. Sean has been teasing a couple of other tapes recently, so he’s got more chances to reassert himself.

What are your thoughts on Big Sean only moving 22,000 copies of Better Me Than You in its first week? What do you think was the biggest reason for this precipitous fall-off from past releases? Is Sean out of his prime, or will this turn out to be a fluke? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Big Sean. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Big Sean Lays Down Some Of His Best Bars On Introspective Posse Cut “Million Pieces”

September 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With more and more listens, Big Sean’s sixth album Better Me Than You is a little inconsistent. There are some very high highs and extremely low lows. It’s a shame, because we would even argue that there are some all-time great performances from the Michigan MC. One of those is Big Sean’s track with Teyana Taylor, Larry June, and DJ Premier, “Million Pieces”. Hit-Boy and Milan Beker are also in the mix on the production side, so this is truly a stacked track in both aspects.

However, there are tons of cases where an all-star cast of talent doesn’t mean a successful collaboration. In fact, there are some on this album that prove that. But “Million Pieces” strives in a lot of ways and one of which is Big Sean’s performance. Larry’s verse is solid, but as it should be, the lead artist has the much stronger writing. Throughout his section, he utilizes the “million pieces” phrasing in multiple and cool ways. For instance, Sean talks about his father’s dreams of becoming an actor. It never came to fruition, so any time that his pops brings it up, it shatters Sean into a “million pieces”. This just one example, so you’ll have to check out the track to hear the rest for yourself.

“Million Pieces” – Big Sean, Teyana Taylor, Larry June, & DJ Premier

Quotable Lyrics:

My life is just one big puzzle that’s broken into a million pieces
I’ve been tryin’ to sequence, it gets hard as
Losin’ the one you love, done shared a million things with
When I’m done, they’ll probably put my bones in museums
Like that’s one of the last from n****s, ever
‘Cause at this rate, we’ll all be extinct then

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Big Sean & Gunna Are A Resilient Duo On “It Is What It Is”

September 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean made sure to highlight a lot of relatable topics on his new album, Better Me Than You. It’s fair to say that everyone needs some extra motivation at times to get through a long day at work, a rough patch, and etc. Whatever the case may be, hip-hop music can typically be a place where listeners go to get a boost of adrenaline to conquer the day. Big Sean’s sixth studio album has a fair number of tracks like that, including his Gunna collab “It Is What It Is”.

This is the first time that we have ever heard these two together and it turns out they complement each other well. It helps that their styles aren’t drastically different, but nonetheless, it’s great to Sean looking to expand his horizons. On “It Is What It Is”, both MCs are talking about what they’ve done to block out the noise to get where they want to go in life. Sacrifice, taking baby steps, and removing certain people out their lives were just a few strategies they applied. Besides the topical focus, the beat is also a homerun, as Gunna’s most frequent producer Turbo shows up here. Him, along with Omar Grand, concoct a Hispanic/trap fusion with trumpets and punchy drum kicks. It’s woozy, grand in scale, and overall, just a great listen.

“It Is What It Is” – Big Sean & Gunna

Quotable Lyrics:

Understand, n****s came straight out the concrete, it wasn’t no beach with the breeze, you know? (Straight up)
Mobbin’ like ‘Pone, capeesh, you know?
‘Cause n****s need more than a piece, lil’ ho (God)
Took a long way to the top (Top)
Y’all too worried ’bout a fast track (Swerve)
Face all on the front page, I don’t give a f*** about no backlash

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Big Sean Is In Peak Form On Charlie Wilson Collab “Break The Cycle”

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It seems that the constant aspect that Big Sean is receiving for Better Me Than You is how mature and inspiring it is. Overall, that’s fairly true. However, there are quite a few tracks that take away from how effective this project wants to be in those regards. Additionally, some of Sean Don’s flows and deliveries feel too sleepy at times, weighing down the messages to some extent. In total, his sixth studio album has some boring lows, but also some career-best triumphs. One of them is the joint effort between Big Sean and Charlie Wilson on “Break The Cycle”.

For a first collaboration, their chemistry is pretty much picture perfect. The times in which Wilson’s adlibs/background vocals pop in come at the right moments. They are extremely powerful and soulful (as always), and they really elevate the theme of “Break The Cycle”. Big Sean raps about being able to recognize that you need to make changes if you want to see change. Additionally, he talks about persevering through your own mental roadblocks and proving people wrong. He may not deliver his words in a witty or layered way, but sometimes simplicity is better. For “Break The Cycle”, that is definitely the case, as it feels like Sean is talking to you like a friend. It’s a uplifting moment on the record but it will go down as a top 10 song in his discography, in due time.

“Break The Cycle” – Big Sean & Charlie Wilson

Quotable Lyrics:

I really had to stop what I was doin’ and start retracin’ my steps
And had to break some cyclеs
Sometimes you don’t always win it as much as you’d like to
But thеy can’t see you out here panickin’
You can’t expect it to change, doin’ the same, that’s insanity
They catch me on the Canon, movin’ candidly

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Did Big Sean Diss Lil Yachty On ‘Better Me Than You’?

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean had one of last week’s big releases with Better Me Than You. New albums are always prone to sharp-eared listeners looking for disses, and they think they found one here.

Did Big Sean Diss Lil Yachty On Better Me Than You?

As HipHopDX notes, On the Pressure Edition bonus track “Wire Me,” Sean raps, “I mean, I might have to even throw ’em a lil’ boat — pff / I’m seein’ n****s gettin’ drowned out ’cause they can’t switch up the flow / Just give ’em a year or two, and they gettin’ exposed.”

But, Sean says he didn’t diss Yachty despite the “lil boat’ reference. In fact, Yachty actually appears on the album. Sean told Complex:

“I wasn’t talking about [Yachty]. Yachty is on the album as well. On ‘Yes,’ he’s doing ad libs with me. I’m glad you said that, no I’m not taking a jab at Yachty. It was like a whole double entendre. [If I was referencing him] that would have been a whole other entendre [laughs]. He was in the studio with me while I was making the album. He actually has a verse on [‘Yes’], too. I might throw it on there later.”

He also said of the “n****s gettin’ drowned out” line, “To be real with you, when I thought of the bar, I just thought it was clever. I just see a lot of times where people get bored with people’s flows. Sometimes it’s the same flow. I’ve seen that in a lot of artists.”

Big Sean Clarifies His Alleged Diss Toward Lil Yachty On “Better Me Than You”

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On Better Me Than You, Big Sean poured out his emotions and thoughts. After such a long wait in between projects, the Detroit rapper definitely wanted to make up for lost time in that regard, but also in terms of the amount of material. Along with the standard issue of his sixth studio LP, he also delivered four alternate versions that physical exclusives. They come in vinyl form and the names of each are Feelings, Focus, Clarity, and Pressure. The last of the bunch is causing some discussion online thanks to a sit-down between Sean and Complex.

During the interview, he was asked about a couple of lines on “Wire Me”, which seems to be the only additional bonus track included on the aforementioned editions. On it, Big Sean raps, “I mean, I might have to even throw ’em a lil’ boat—pff / I’m seein’ n****s gettin’ drowned out, ’cause they can’t switch up the flow / Just give ’em a year or two, and they gettin’ exposed“. Due to the inclusion of lil’ boat, the immediate thought for many was that it was a direct shot at Lil Yachty. However, Sean Don was quick to shut down the rumors, according to HipHopDX.

Big Sean Actually Has Lil Yachty On The New Album

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 22: Big Sean is seen on July 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

“I wasn’t talking about [Lil Yachty]. Yachty is on the album as well. On ‘Yes’ he’s doing adlibs with me. No, I’m not taking a jab at Yachty. It was like a whole double entendre. If I was referencing him] that would have been a whole other entendre”, he explained. Later on, he mentioned that fans might be able to hear more of the Georgia multi-hyphenate on the project. “He was in the studio with me while I was making the album. He actually has a verse on [‘Yes’] too. I might throw it on there later”. That would certainly be an interesting thing to hear and we hope he comes through on that.

What are your thoughts on Big Sean clearing up his alleged diss toward Lil Yachty? Did you know that Lil Boat is on the album? How are you liking Better Me Than You so far? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Big Sean and Lil Yachty. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Big Sean’s New Album “Better Me Than You” Splits Fans & Haters On Social Media

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean has finally released his new album Better Me Than You, and fans are quite happy to witness his growth and development as a rapper. Moreover, there were all sorts of reactions online, many of them being impressed praises of the new project. Of course, there were also plenty of folks who chose not to listen to it at all, which is surely its own form of disappointment and frustration when compared to the people that actively disliked what they heard. Nevertheless, the Detroit MC has a lot he should be proud of on this new LP, especially after what he endured to make it here.

“When you make art, you put your heart into this s**t,” Big Sean said earlier this week on Instagram Live, tearfully addressing his new album and his career trajectory. “When I had COVID last week, I was down. And I was still working on the album. When I last dropped an album, it was COVID. I was excited to plan my release party, I was excited to do all of that. [My mother,] she was giving me them words. And I was just like, look, I can keep working on some s**t and make it exactly how I wanted. But I’d be pushing it back forever.”

Fans React To Big Sean’s New Album

Big Sean leaving the studio after recording #BetterMeThanYou pic.twitter.com/vvmbRBy6zd

— Degrassi ᯅ (@Wakablazer) August 30, 2024

What’s more is that Big Sean dropped some other material alongside Better Me Than You to give fans even more of what they’ve waited for. One of these cuts includes a surprising Ye homage on “Fighting Fires,” which is odd given their complex history. It seems like the G.O.O.D. Music signee still has love for his former boss, even if that might not be a two-way street. Either way, all’s well that ends well. Check out more reactions to this new album down below.

More Reactions To Better Me Than You

Big Sean the only one gassing his album up pic.twitter.com/QfkkW1LO9g

— Lurnatic & A Charm (@CrabsInBucket) August 30, 2024

Refreshing to hear Big Sean again. Album is ok, some definite replay value on a number of these records.

We need to do away with skits in 2025 please. #BetterMeThanYou

— Tanner Swift (@theothertswift) August 30, 2024

Meanwhile, make sure to drop your thoughts on Big Sean’s new album down there in the comments section. We haven’t even gotten close to breaking down the introspective bars on here, and the production has some lush details to replay over and over. But despite some biting accusations, what makes Better Me Than You compelling is his own charisma and hunger on it. It’s a very welcome treat, and one that we will continue to enjoy throughout 2024.

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Big Sean Is A Romance Broker In His Cameo-Filled ‘Who You Are (Superstar)’ Video

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After a short delay earlier in the month, Big Sean’s new album Better Me Than You is out now and with it, the comically romantic video for standout song, “Who You Are (Superstar).” As suggested by its title, the song is constructed around a sample of Usher’s 2004 Confessions hit, “Superstar,” with Sean whispering sweet nothings and empowering affirmations to a romantic interest.

In the tongue-in-cheek video, which is inspired in equal parts by the call center-oriented films Girl 6 and Boiler Room, Sean gets help in the above endeavor from an office full of Lothario phone operators, played by comedians Mark Philips, Dylan Patel and fellow musicians Jazz Cartier and Aminé, with veteran actor Taye Diggs, who plays their boss.

Opening like an infomercial, with the boys encouraging women to call in to receive some confidence, the rest of the video follows their in-office antics, as they gas each other up with advice and their own encouraging mantras scribbled on post-its. The ladies calling in range from surgeons to jet-setting bigwigs, calling in from work or workouts.

The overall vibe is right in line with much of the rest of Better Me Than You, which has featured other empowering singles such as “Clarity,” “On Up,” “Together Forever,” and “Yes.”

You can watch the video for “Who You Are (Superstar)” above.

Better Me Than You is out now via FF to Def Entertainment. You can find more information here.

Big Sean Had Everyone Screaming “I Don’t F*** With You” With His 2015 Smash Hit

August 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After multiple setbacks and leaks, Big Sean is finally releasing his next studio album Better Me Than You this Friday. Overall, it’s been a mentally and emotionally taxing process for the Detroit, Michigan rapper. In fact, during a recent Instagram Live, he let his emotions out, getting pretty tearful explaining what he’s been going through trying to get this album as perfect as he possibly could despite all sorts of roadblocks. “When you make art, you put your heart into this s***”, he told his IG audience. Now, him and his fans can celebrate all of the hard work on August 30, and we can also not wait for what’s in store.

So, to tide our appetites over, we are heading back to one of his biggest bangers and records ever, “I Don’t F*** With You”. As most people know, this 2015 track landed on his third studio album Dark Sky Paradise, one of his releases with G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam Recordings. One thing about Big Sean is that he’s always going to rap with a lot of fervor, especially on his aggressive sounding tracks. He does this through using zany voice inflections, something that newbies to his music are just now coming to learn about. It’s part of the reason why this song became such a hit. However, you cannot forget about the iconic pre-chorus and chorus, the high school football music video, and the equally entertaining E-40 verse. Relive “I Don’t F*** With You” below.

“I Don’t F*** With You” – Big Sean & E-40

Quotable Lyrics:

(Mustard on the beat, ho) I don’t f*** wit’ you
You lil’ stupid a** b****, I ain’t f***in’ wit’chu
You lil’, you lil’ dumb a** b****, I isn’t f***in’ wit’chu
I got a million trillion things I’d rather f***in’ do
Than to be f***in’ with you (You,) lil’ stupid a**

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