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Bladee, Ecco2k & Thaiboy Digital Sum Up Their Talents On New Single, “TL;DR”: Stream

April 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drain Gang is back with one of the filthiest beats you’ll have heard so far this year, some infectious flows, and the despondent but effortlessly cool lyrics the collective is known for embodying. Moreover, Bladee, Ecco2k, and Thaiboy Digital just dropped the song “TL;DR” on streaming services (produced by Whitearmor) after they released its music video, shot by the first artist’s brother Gus Reinwald, just last week. This continues a solid 2024 for Bladee, who just dropped his collaborative album with Yung Lean, Psykos, last March. As for Ecco and Thaiboy, this is the first thing that either of them have released to DSPs in a while, which is very exciting.

Furthermore, to give an example to easily convey what makes this song so engaging, Playboi Carti fans should definitely tap into Drain Gang if they haven’t already. This beat is a perfect introduction: relentless but backdropped hi-hats, addictive synth timbres, cavernous bass, crisp percs and snares, plus ethereal vocal effects. It ends up striking a difficult balance between nocturnal moodiness and intoxicated hype, something that a synth switch towards the end plus additional elements really help illustrate. Lyrically, Bladee, Ecco2k, and Thaiboy Digital call back to some of their previous cult classics and proclaim that this cut is for the “real fanatics” who love songs and projects like “For You,” The Fool, or even earlier. We won’t spoil them here, unfortunately.

Drain Gang’s Back: Stream & Watch The Music Video For Bladee, Ecco2k & Thaiboy Digital’s “TL;DR”

Meanwhile, their tradeoff is also well-balanced: the “Enemy” creative opens and ends, Ecco2k has a cold-blooded verse, and Thaiboy Digital brings some of that repetitive hypnosis and opulence. Needless to say, we can’t wait to see where Bladee and the rest of Drain Gang take us next. If you haven’t heard “TL;DR,” find it on your preferred streaming service and peep some standout bars below. Let us know what you think of it in the comments, and make sure to check out the music video above. As always, stick around on HNHH for more Drain Gang news and the latest great music drops around the clock.

Quotable Lyrics
Didn’t I say don’t care either way,
If it’s a bad day or a really nice day,
I’m under your spell and this is my cell,
I know it too well, familiar hell

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Yung Lean And Bladee Explore Their Own Moody Expanse On “Enemy”

March 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, fans of Swedish music and fashion group Drain Gang and rapper Yung Lean were delighted by a new surprise release. Lean teamed up with frequent collaborator Bladee for a surprise new album called Psykos. While the project is just 8 tracks spanning 22 minutes fans were hyped nonetheless. Tracks like “Golden God” and the opener “Coda” are already emerging as favorites for both artists die-hard fanbases.

Another song emerging as a deep cut highlight is the spacious “Enemy.” The track is one of the most formless of the bunch but it delivers a psychedelic space that both artists have always thrived in. The somber tone of the song is also a familiar sound for both Lean and Bladee. The loose refrains see them singing about wasted opportunities, feeling stuck, and repeated references to light imagery. It all comes packaged with swaying gentle tones and reverb that turn the song into an absolute dream. Listen to “Enemy” below.

Yung Lean And Bladee’s Confessional “Enemy”

Yung Lean and Bladee have been busy with their collaborations recently. Earlier this year they unleashed “SPIRIT OF THUNDER” alongside DVRST and Riff Raff. Additionally they dropped a surprise pair of tracks in August of last year. “Victorious” and “Bullets” were well received by fans and the former has racked up nearly 2 million streams on Spotify.

Lean’s most recent album Stardust dropped in 2022. The project saw him teaming up with FKA Twigs and Skrillex as well as Bladee and fellow Drain Gang members Ecco2k and Thaiboy Digital. That same year Bladee dropped two projects, a collaboration with Ecco2k and his own album Spiderr. What do you think of the new Yung Lean and Bladee album? Which of the tracks on Psykos stands out the most to you so far? Let us know in the comment section below.

Quotable Lyrics:
Fell, out of luck, in a hole
Now I’m stuck in this place
With no air, without warmth, without care, without

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Yung Lean & Bladee Are Back Together With New Song “Victorious”

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Yung Lean and Bladee are two artists with cult followings. The former of these two burst onto the scene in the early 2010s with some truly interesting sounds. Overall, the Swedish rapper immediately became a legend of internet folklore. These days, he is still extremely beloved by his fans. Moreover, he is seen as immensely influential on a whole generation of artists. He has even appeared on numerous Travis Scott tracks and has even produced for him. It just goes to show his reach.

As for Bladee, he is the man behind Drain Gang. Additionally, he is a Yung Lean disciple of sorts. He was heavily inspired by the artist, and they have a mentor/mentee relationship. They have delivered some tracks with one another in the past, although it has been a while since their last collab. Well, they dropped something new recently, called “Victorious.” If you love these two artists, this is an exciting prospect.

Yung Lean x Bladee

As for the sound of the song, you can imagine that it is pretty laid-back. These two aren’t known for whacked-out production, or at least not in the energetic sense. Instead, they opt for something a bit more skeletal that really helps elevate their voices. Throughout the song, Yung Lean and Bladee deliver emotional lyrics through some steady flows. Ultimately, they play off each other exceptionally well. Their chemistry is definitely still intact.

Let us know your thoughts and feelings on this new Yung Lean and Bladee track, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the biggest news from the biggest artists in the world.

Quotable Lyrics:

It was already inside me, I didn’t have to look
With you, I fight fairies
The story is the book
I-I know the feeling
But I’m losing spirit
What goes around comes around
It’s deep from the beginning

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