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Who Is Signed To Concrete Boys? A Breakdown Of Lil Yachty’s New Label

April 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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

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.

Lil Yachty

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.

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Drake & Johnny Manziel Post Up For A Picture Ten Years After “Draft Day”

January 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“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…

Johnny Manziel & Drake Reunite

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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.

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Lil Yachty Says More Collabs With The Alchemist Are On The Way

August 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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.

More Lil Yachty & The Alchemist Collabs Could Come Out Very Soon

i’ve for many years secretly enjoyed recording on alchemist beats.. i think it’s time to drop a couple of them now.. pic.twitter.com/wa0r4tMkBO

— CONCRETE BOY BOAT^ (@lilyachty) August 19, 2023

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.

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