Lil Yachty has taken so many big steps and leaps over the last year and change. Overall, it’s hard to argue against the fact that they all paid dividends. He went from dropping inconsistent projects to putting out two of his boldest and most colorful statements to date. Let’s Start Here. and his James Blake collab joint Bad Cameo saw him explore new genres and sounds. On top of that, his rapping has greatly improved with efforts like “The Secret Recipe.” However, he’s also become a record label founder in this time, launching Concrete Rekordz and his accompanying posse, Concrete Boys. There was a bump in the road along the way, as KARRAHBOOO departed in ugly fashion. However, Lil Boat still has multiple talents onboard.
Two of them are Draft Day and Dc2trill, and they are continuing to build out their own careers more with “CALLING 4 BACKUP.” This is the former’s release and there’s speculation that he’s dropping a solo tape soon. The last time we got one from the Florida native was in 2019 with the aptly named First Round Pick. However, Genius is also saying that the potential Rookie Season is a collab tape with Dc2trill. Regardless of whether or not we get it, “CALLING 4 BACKUP” is a fun, laid-back, and braggy cut. The druggy slow-mo vocal effects amplify that vibe tenfold, along with the dreamy boom-bap beat.
Swing the door, I see real watchers He ran out of K, n****, we still poppin’ (Still) Everywhere we pop out, we show stoppin’ Go one up too fast, n****, die where you stand I lean too much, I could never take stance I own my stripes, like the shoes cost stance
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro is set to make waves with its upcoming “Draft Day” colorway. This sneaker pays tribute to a pivotal moment in NBA history when Kobe Bryant was nearly selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 NBA Draft. Although the Hornets picked him, a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers soon followed, altering the course of his career and the league forever. The “Draft Day” design features the Hornets’ colors of light blue, purple, and white, symbolizing what could have been. This colorway captures the imagination of fans, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the moment when Kobe’s future hung in the balance.
The striking visuals are paired with the signature silhouette of the Kobe 5 Protro, known for its sleek lines and performance-focused features. The Protro technology enhances the original design, providing improved cushioning and support for both on and off the court. This makes the sneaker not only stylish but also functional for athletes. With its deep connection to Kobe’s legacy and its eye-catching design, the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Draft Day” will be a must-have for sneaker enthusiasts and basketball fans alike.
The sneakers feature a light blue rubber sole paired with a light purple midsole. The uppers feature a light purple material, with a blue and darker purple Nike Swoosh placed on the sides. A more vibrant blue is found on the heels and tongue. Finally, the tongues feature the Mamba logo. Overall, this pair tells an awesome story.
Complex reports that the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Draft Day” will be released sometime in 2025. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $190 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.
Draft Day has officially released his latest single “CRACK THE CODE” along with an accompanying music video via Concrete Rekordz/Quality Control Music.
The new single comes as the third summer release from the rising star following June’s “UPPING MY RANK” and “BUCUM.” The Concrete Rekordz signee delivers an onslaught of witty metaphors and boastful lyrics using his signature melodic flow over the track’s distorted 808 kick drum and ominous melody, reminding fans why he was the first artist officially signed to Concrete Boys.
Directed by Thomas Carmona, the new “CRACK THE CODE” music video opens on a series of VHS-style clips alternating between shots of Draft Day celebrating his success with friends at the club, reflecting on his career from a rooftop lounge overlooking the city, and an aptly symbolic combo lock alluding to the song’s title. The new release comes on the heels of Draft and the Concrete Boys’ electrifying summer run in which they sold-out every stop of their It’s Us North American Tour, played Broccoli City Festival in Washington D.C., and launched their own official fan merch following the group’s debut album It’s Us Vol. 1.
Earlier this year, Lil Yachty launched his record label, Concrete Rekordz, and signed his first act: The raucous, Atlanta-based crew Concrete Boys, which includes a collection of proteges Yachty believes can get hip-hop out of the “terrible state” he fretted over last year. To that end, he’s been releasing a slew of off-the-wall, free verse-style singles, including “A Cold Sunday,” “Something Ether,” and now, “Let’s Get On Dey Ass,” an electrifying track in the vein of fellow ATLien Playboi Carti’s amorphous, video gamey sound.
In the colorful video for the song, Yachty and the Boys (and Karrahbooo — I guess it’s like a “Storm from the X-Men” situation) vibe out and parade through a series of sparse tableaux sporting matching gear to show off their team spirit. They also demonstrate an astonishing array of complex high-fives, careen through the Georgia woods in a luxury SUV, and peruse racks of vacuum sealed fashion pieces. The vibe just screams good times and camaraderie, and suggests more boisterous and defiant hits to come.
Yachty isn’t just trying to save hip-hop, though; last month, he also teamed up with UK producer James Blake for an experimental collaborative album called Bad Cameo.
Watch Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Get On Dey Ass” video above.
Lil Yachty has had a major career resurgence in recent years, pivoting his sound into a genre-blending psych-rock fusion and even launching his own label and rap ensemble. Lil Yachty’s collective, Concrete Boys, dropped their debut LP It’s Us Volume 1 on April 5. The group consists of several members, each of whom bring their own blend of Southern flavor and sonic style to the table.
The first signee, Draft Day, has explained that Lil Yachty assembled the Concrete Boys based on a shared feeling that each member is a solid individual, with a distinct personality and sense of self, both on wax and in their personal lives. It’s Us Volume 1 showcases Lil Yachty alongside his Concrete Boys collaborators, highlighting each members’ unique talents. Here’s a brief look at each of the 4 artists of the crew, and a breakdown of what we can expect to see from them next.
Draft Day is a frequent collaborator of Lil Yachty, and worked with him long before joining the Concrete Boys collective in 2021. Draft originally met Yachty in his early years of high school, after moving to Atlanta from his home state of Florida. In the years since, the pair have formed an inseparable bond, leaving many fans to recognize Draft from his inclusion in a wide array of Lil Yachty projects.
Draft Day has a raspy voice and a very hip-hop-forward rap style, which blends perfectly with the laid-back vibes of Lil Yachty and the other Concrete Boys lyricists. As a solo artist, he released the LP First Round Pick in 2019, and will likely continue to produce more full-length efforts after receiving a boost in popularity from his front-and-center performances on It’s Us Volume 1.
Karrahbooo
You’d be forgiven for expecting Lil Yachty’s group to be something of a boys club with a title like Concrete Boys. However, Atlanta vocalist Karrahbooo offers a much-needed female perspective on the group, providing heavenly vocal passages on a number of ‘Crete tracks. Karrahbooo first got her start as Lil Yachty’s assistant, with the intention of launching an acting career. Instead, she pivoted to music after seeing her mentor earn high-value placements in TV shows and movies such as Dave, Grown-ish, and On The Come Up.
This would ultimately turn out to be a lucrative career move, as Karrahbooo has offered show-stopping performances on tracks such as “Money Counter,” “Running Late,” and “Rip Follies.” Karrahbooo’s unique style helps to provide a great deal of sonic diversity on Concert Boyz tracks, with effortless flows that make her a stand-out star.
DC2Trill
DC2Trill first linked up with Lil Yachty in 2020, while the latter was working on his 2021 mixtape Michigan Boy Boat. Apparently, the duo were united by a mutual friend within the music industry, and have been working together ever since. Unlike most of Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys collaborators, DC2Trill didn’t grow up in the Atlanta area. Instead, Trill brings a distinct musical flair to the group, emanating from his roots in Texas and Alabama. Trill also has one of the most robust solo catalogs compared to any other member of the group, save for Yachty himself. DC2Trill has released 4 solo albums and 1 EP, and currently touts over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Obviously, Lil Yachty is the founder and de facto leader of the Concrete Boys, offering the group a distinct vision. Yachty has come a long way from his roots in the SoundCloud rap scene, and is arguably one of the most creative and inventive rappers currently active today. His latest album Let’s Start Here serves as a complete reinvention of his sound while recent singles such as “The Secret Recipe,” “Strike (Holster),” and “Something Ether” have continued to diversify his musical influence with the flexibility expected from a modern rap legend.
Since founding Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty has thrown his focus into ensuring the group succeeds, both as a collective and as individual artists. Other recording artists have not shied away from giving Yachty his flowers, explaining that the 26-year-old rapper has assisted multiple up-and-comers with their craft. For now, it’s truly anyone’s guess where the “A Cold Sunday” vocalist will take his prolific career next.
“SZN is alive and well always,” Drake captioned his most recent Instagram post, which features a special reunion in his lore. Moreover, he posted up with none other than Johnny Manziel, a former college and pro football player who shares a very close relationship with the Toronto superstar. Readers might remember his 2014 song “Draft Day,” which is dedicated to the then-rookie and shouts him out in the chorus: “Draft day, Johnny Manziel, five years later, how am I the man still?” Now, ten years after that song dropped, it seems like the two are still meeting up to kick it and celebrate their careers.
Furthermore, they also have a history of sticking up for one another, which Aubrey Graham first did with “Draft Day” with his staunch show of support. Another example, this time in the inverse, relates to one of the rapper’s multiple feuds with Kanye West, back when it wasn’t an on-and-off-again rivalry but rather a vague animosity. Johnny Manziel alleged that the Chicago rapper is afraid of Drake, and spoke on living close to their Calabasas homes. We wonder what he might have to say about the two’s bond these days…
However, it’s also been heartening to see both of them go through a lot of hoops and obstacles on their own, but still coming out with their heads high to meet again. Of course, this is much easier for Drake, whose greatest losses probably still made him a whole lot of cash and nabbed him a whole lot of fans and acclaim. As for Johnny Manziel, it’s been a turbulent road through various football leagues and a lot of personal struggle, too. But through his own growth, statements, and media like a documentary on his wild NFL career, he’s been able to make peace with everything, tell his story, and feel fulfilled.
Meanwhile, Drizzy is still as much of a sports fan as ever, as he also linked up with DJ Khaled to play some basketball recently. Another celebrity athlete will probably show up on his feed sooner rather than later, and he’ll likely be betting on Stake for all your favorite sporting events. But it’s nice to see that Johnny Football is still in the picture. For more news and the latest updates on Drake and Johnny Manziel, stay logged into HNHH.
It’s always interesting, exciting, and sometimes mind-blowing to see two artists who you never thought would team up in a million years get to work together. Of course, that’s just the boundary-pushing, collaborative, and ingenious spirit of hip-hop at work. When you think of The Alchemist’s woozy, cavernous, and often abstract beats, Lil Yachty might not be the first person you think could ride them well. However, following a recent collab between the two along with Draft Day, “SUMMER SUPERSTARS,” we now know that they actually have a lot of chemistry. In fact, they’ve had it for a while, as the Atlanta rapper recently took to Twitter to hint at more to come.
“i’ve for many years secretly enjoyed recording on alchemist beats..,” Lil Yachty wrote along with the visualizer for the track. “i think it’s time to drop a couple of them now..” However, for some die-hard fans of the “Strike” MC’s recent material, this is actually an obvious and cheeky link-up. After all, on his most recent album Let’s Start Here, Yachty has a song titled “The Alchemist” on it, so maybe sone listeners saw this one coming.
Furthermore, it’s nonetheless exciting to think of what the two could’ve cooked up together despite their differing styles. For example, maybe Uncle Al tackled more bubbly and synthetic production styles, or Yachty put on his old-head lyrical cap and spit absolute fire over some grimy boom-bap. Either way, their creativity and vision is key to their artistry, and so a successful result shouldn’t be too surprising. Regardless, it signifies them stepping out of their comfort zone and finding common ground. Even if it doesn’t result in the most amazing songs ever, it’s a commendable effort.
Meanwhile, maybe we’ll hear Lil Boat on Al’s next release, the last of which was the Flying High EP. That also boasted plenty of guests that, while not too similar to Yachty, showed that anyone working with the legendary producer gets that spark of inspiration in them. All we can do now is wait to see what’s in store. With that in mind, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lil Yachty and The Alchemist.
