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Meek Mill Reminds Us He Used To Pray For “Times Like This” On “HEATHENISM” EP

February 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rather than letting the gossip circulating about him and Diddy in the news get him down, Meek Mill is capitalizing on his moment in the spotlight. He’s not bothering himself with allegations in a recent lawsuit about allegedly being sexually intimate with Sean Combs (who was linked to Usher and Stevie J in the same documents). Instead, the Philadelphia native wants to keep all ears on his lyrical abilities, which he proudly shows off on today’s (February 29) HEATHENISM EP.

The five-track effort includes two collaborations, “Whatever I Want” alongside Fivio Foreign and “Giving Chanel” with Future. Meek handles the other three titles by himself with total confidence, and for our music panel, we’re highlighting his bars on “Times Like This.” Over production by OthelloBeats and Gabe Lucas, the Dream Chaser reflects on how much life has changed for him since first coming up in the rap game.

Meek Mill Remains Focused On Music Amid Diddy Rumours

“I’m on the chopper, me and Rubin, and I’m exactly where I belong / Came up trappin’ out the phone, these ni**as weren’t happy I was home,” he spits prior to a “Dreams & Nightmares” shoutout. “You ever make a bad decision? Ni**as happy that you wrong? / I used to pray for times like this, you can’t even imagine what I be on, ni**a.”

Before showing us how he’s moving in 2024, Meek Mill closed out 2023 with a collaborative album in tandem with Rick Ross. Too Good To Be True remains in rotation for many hip-hop heads since arriving last November, but if you haven’t tuned in already, you can do so at the link below. Make sure to check back in with HNHH this weekend for more of our new music recommendations.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m on the chopper, me and Rubin, and I’m exactly where I belong
Came up trappin’ out the phone, these ni**as weren’t happy I was home
You ever make a bad decision? Ni**as happy that you wrong?
I used to pray for times like this, you can’t even imagine what I be on, ni**a

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Drake Gave Us A Worldwide Bop And Lyrical Banger On “Scary Hours” EP

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is one of the few artists who can have a song blow up without much notice or rollout. He was able to pull that off six years ago (January 19) with his two-pack EP, Scary Hours. It began the running theme within Drizzy’s catalog that has now produced a follow-up and is the title for the For All The Dogs extended version. As we mentioned, the first Scary Hours possessed one of Drake’s biggest songs ever, that is “God’s Plan.”

It took over the internet and it was his first single since “Signs” about a year prior in 2017. Joining the global phenomenon was the more lyrically-heavy “Diplomatic Immunity.” While “God’s Plan” is more of a triumphant and thankful cut about how far he’s come amidst adversity, the latter flexes a more braggadocious Drake. “‘Cause n****s started talkin’ to me like I’m slowin’ down / Opinions over statistics, of course / Gassed off journalistic / Come at me and all you’ll get is the ballistic report.”

Relisten To “Diplomatic Immunity” And “God’s Plan” By Drake

Every time a year passes by, it makes it crazier and crazier when hit songs grow older. “God’s Plan” feels like it is about three years old. But, when you can stack hits like Drake, that is going to happen. While a good amount of people have grown tired of the track for its constant radio and playlist attention, you have to admit he knows how to pen an earworm. Do not lie you still repeat those lyrics below here and there. Even all these years later, the song is still in his top 10 on Spotify with over 2.4 billion streams. Its accompanying iconic visuals have racked up an astounding 73 million views.

What were your thoughts on Drake’s EP Scary Hours when it dropped six years ago? Out of “God’s Plan” and ‘Diplomatic Immunity” which one was your favorite at the time? Has your opinion changed, why or why not? Is “God’s Plan” his best single ever? 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 news surrounding Drake. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics From “God’s Plan”:

She say, “Do you love me?” I tell her, “Only partly
I only love my bed and my mama, I’m sorry”
Fifty Dub, I even got it tatted on me
Eighty-one, they’ll bring the crashers to the party
And you know me
Turn the O2 into the O3, dog

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Blueface Drops New EP After Arrest

January 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Blueface’s recent arrest for apparent parole violations is still pretty unclear, but folks are reacting to so many different angles for it. For example, there’s his baby mamas’ reactions, his mother’s reaction, his manager, and a whole slew of other pop culture happenings he was involved in that now seemingly took a long pause. However, it’s clear that the California rapper’s set on profiting off of this as much as he can, and what better way to do so than some music? Moreover, he just dropped the Free Blueface EP, a seven-track, 16-minute offering of West Coast jams and more traditional trap cuts.

Furthermore, features include DDG and Kevin Gates, plus Tru Carr and YungMagnificent. As far as its quality, Blueface is really doing the same thing he’s always done here, so if you’ve liked him before, you might find something to enjoy. Of course, as of late, he had dedicated himself more to pushing his own artists (mainly his baby mamas) rather than developing his own musical career. One of these is Jaidyn Alexis, who is currently beefing with the 26-year-old’s mother Karlissa Saffold once again thanks to this arrest.

Free Blueface EP: Stream

In other news, it seems like his reality TV show is still happening despite this recent arrest, as Zeus Network still rolled out Rap Queens West. The “BDD” MC will accept auditions from various female rappers, and we know how that went for him in the past. Regardless, the winner will receive a whopping $1 million payout, plus a deal with MILF Music courtesy of Zeus and the label. He’s still looking for his next talent, even if the Free Blueface suggests that his own artistic days are likely mostly behind him.

Meanwhile, Chrisean Rock’s reaction to this arrest caused many fans to beg for her to avoid him. Apparently, she suggested some saddened emotions when she found out, which viewers hope won’t turn into a reconciliation. With jail time and the overall legal situation still up in the air, we can’t really make any solid bets yet. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Blueface.

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Conway The Machine Releases Another Cut From Forthcoming Record “Mind Tricks” Featuring KNDRX

December 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Buffalo New Yorker and Griselda star Conway the Machine is putting his stamp on 2023. The prolific coke rapper might be having his most jam-packed year in his lengthy career. In 12 months the man will have put out/been a part of six projects. Meaning, that every two months, on average, Conway has had a new album out. It is crazy to think about, but you have to appreciate the amount of material he has been able to get to his fans.

Some will say it is too much, but at least for the most part, it is quality music. In the next couple of weeks, Conway will be teaming up with producer Wun Two for a collaborative LP. It will be called PALERMO and will feature only KNDRX and Goosebytheway. That is at least all the information we have right now. The other bits we can disclose are that it will drop on December 22 and four singles are available now.

Listen To Mind Tricks By Conway The Machine

The latest promotional cut is “Mind Tricks” which does include the KNDRX placement. It might be the spookiest cut so far, with the beat with shrieking and ghoulish synths. The first lines from Conway confirm the haunting tinge. “Tshh, it’s fuckin’ spooky, n****.” Currently, the four tracks have been put in an EP format, with it being named after this newest single.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “Mind Tricks,” by Conway the Machine, Wun Two, and KNDRX? Is this the best single from he and the producer’s upcoming record, PALERMO? Will this be Conway’s best record of the year as well? 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 Conway the Machine. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best project releases throughout the week.

Mind Tricks Tracklist:

Mind Tricks with Wun Two & KNDRX
Cosca with Wun Two
Montagna with Wun Two & Goosebytheway
Brick by Brick with Wun Two

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Trippie Redd Announces “SAINT MICHAEL V2” With 10 New Songs

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, Trippie Redd released his new EP SAINT MICHAEL. The seven-track project included fan-favorite single “Van Cleef Island” and a collaboration with BANKS on the song “Saint Michael Meyers.” Now, Trippie has confirmed a full version of the project called SAINT MICHAEL V2 that will extend the original tracklist to a full album length. The new project is due to drop later this month, exactly two weeks after the original EP dropped.

“SAINT MICHAEL V2 THE FULL ALBUM WITH 7 NEW SONGS & 3 bonus Tracks NEXT FRIDAY COMMENT below and comment who u think is featured hint enough comments I’ll give another surprise,” Trippie captioned his album announcement. While he didn’t confirm how many features appear on the album he did give fans the chance for a preview if the announcement post gets popular enough. Check out the full announcement and the entire tracklist below.

Trippie Redd Announces Full Version Of New EP

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SAINT MICHAEL V2 will be the third full-length project Trippie has dropped this year. All the way back in January, he released his album MANSION MUSIK. The massive 25-track project featured tons of high-profile appearances. Chief Keef, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Nardo Wick, Future, Juice WRLD, and many more make appearances on the album.

He followed that up with the 5th edition of his fan-favorite mixtape series A Love Letter To You. That album featured Roddy Ricch, Lil Wayne, and The Kid LAROI among even more big names. The project has scored Trippie some new hits like “Last Day” and “Took My Breath Away.” What do you think of Trippie Redd announcing a new full album version of his recently released EP SAINT MICHAEL? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Popular
I Love It
Pepe Lit
Snail Shells
TrippieBoat
SIN
Pray 4 Us
Van Cleef Island
1716 Osage
Ok, Cool
7am in Ohio
Yo Pierre Slime
Saint Michael Myers
Psychotic Lunatic (Bonus)
Mrs. Tonya (Bonus)
Skeletons (Bonus)

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Nicki Minaj Says Dropping An EP Before “Pink Friday 2” Is A “Great Idea”

November 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After playing several snippets of unreleased songs on Instagram Live, Nicki Minaj admitted that dropping them as an EP prior to the release of her next album, Pink Friday 2, is a “great idea.” She’ll be releasing the project as her fifth studio album on December 8. Minaj considered the idea of an EP on Twitter, on Saturday.

“I think an EP with these songs is actually a great idea @RepublicRecords,” she wrote in one post. In another post, she also revealed that one of the unreleased tracks “was gonna be” her first single, “but I was heavily preggers and didn’t feel comfortable. Then there’s a song called ‘Memories’ that would’ve been the second single. Lol. So glad I waited. The album really turned out perfect.”

Nicki Minaj Performs At MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Nicki Minaj speaks onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)

Nicki also took the time to praise her fanbase and took aim at those who speak ill about them. “Can’t believe everyone cares about what WE do,” she wrote. “Y’all don’t got no other album rollout to clock/look forward to? Well thank y’all. From the bottom of my heart. For this constant attention & promo. The barbz are FED. The barbz are HAPPY. Nananabooboo PF2 12.08.23 HEAUX” In another post, she added: “The barbz is like the rich kid everybody in the school is jealous of. the ones who parents actually took them on vacation for summer break & sh!t. They always got the new clothes, their parents grease their face b4 they go to school. Hair neatly done & don’t smell like piss.”

Nicki Minaj Teases New EP

I think an EP with these songs is actually a great idea. @RepublicRecords

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 5, 2023

Nicki didn’t provide any more details about dropping an EP, but be on the lookout for further updates on that as well as Pink Friday 2 on HotNewHiphop. The album is due for release on Nicki’s 41st birthday, December 8.

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Ransom & Nicholas Craven’s “Deleted Scenes 2” EP Review

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ransom and Nicholas Craven’s Deleted Scenes 2 is an EP with track titles sharing their name with movie titles. No samples from the respective movies appear on the songs on this project. However, a snippet from The Shining’s opening scene with the character Jack Torrance does play at the end of the opening track, “American Made.” In this project, Ransom combines creative bars with motivational truths from his own life. He drops punchlines and references with ease, never forcing the listener to dwell on them long because he’s already moved on to the next one. Lyrics like, “Look, they ain’t support your flight, shouldn’t mean they stop you from soaring,” combine motivational advice with creative imagery. Less complex but equally effective bars like, “You struggle for pennies and still you won’t change,” frequently appear, too. Ransom’s direct delivery ensures their efficiency.

Nicholas Craven’s Production Falls Short

In Deleted Scenes 2, Ransom’s verses blend well with all of Nicholas Craven’s production. However, the display is somewhat formulaic and sticks out because of the short length of the project. Every beat is either a pitched up or down soul sample loop. This method is part of Nicholas Craven’s signature style but can get repetitious here. The loop on “American Made” mirrors Ransom’s lyrics which was an effective creative decision. “Arrival” offers some pleasant strings and piano keys, while “Homefront” has a dusty guitar loop. However, Craven’s production doesn’t have the same impact as it has had on other projects. His ability to find, chop, and loop the samples is still commendable, but it is not quite as dynamic as expected on this. It’s not bad – but he has done better.

Ransom & Nicholas Craven Are Underground Staples

Deleted Scenes 2 brings two popular names in the underground together. Nicholas Craven is a producer from Canada. He’s known for his work with underground artists such as Tha God Fahim, Boldy James, Mach-Hommy, and, of course, Ransom. He’s also done several songs with fellow Canadian artist CHUNG. Craven creates ominous, elegant, or smooth soundscapes – and everything in between – for the artists he works with. Meanwhile, Ransom is an underground artist who has worked with Conway The Machine, Che Noir, 38 Spesh, and others in the gritty underground scene. However, he has made quite a name in the same space, despite the falling out of his group with Hitchcock and Joe Budden called The A-Team.

Deleted Scenes 2 Is A Good Project

Deleted Scenes 2 offers listeners who like clever bars, long but strong hooks and soul chops something to enjoy. At just under 15 minutes, those who support these techniques may restart it from the beginning after the final song ends. Ransom effectively uses his time by dropping short but impactful verses, and Craven’s production complements it despite its issues. With the featureless project, listeners get a glimpse of how well Ransom can hold down a song on his own, and he does a good job at it. The project serves as another entry in the ever-growing catalog of underground music and would be a decent point for anyone curious about this world of rap.

Tracklist

American Made
Arrival
Body of Lies
Homefront
Deliver Us from Evil (Remix)

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JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown Unleash “Scaring The Hoes: DLC Pack” EP

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the best albums of 2023 just got an upgrade, and it’s just as raw and impressive as its first volume. Moreover, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown just released the Scaring The H*es: DLC Pack, a four-track expansion on their stellar collaborative project from this year. Peggy’s obviously back on production, and his instrumentals are still a wonder of impressive sampling, gritty drum patterns, and dynamic motion. Furthermore, these beats provide a wild but addictive bed for both MCs to dominate, with hilarious references and wordplay plus some sharp lyricism. Overall, if you’re not a fan of the fringes of hip-hop that become more and more important with each year, then let this be your starting point.

First off, the opening track “Guess What B***h, We Back H*e!” is a classic flow and formula for the duo, with woozy synths and hard-hitting drums. However, “HERMANOS” takes things in a more laidback direction (instrumentally, at least) with a breezy guitar sample, reminiscent verses from JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown, and a wild outro. In addition, the following cut “Tell Me Where To Go” is also a chilled-out cut with a great Al Green sample, calm delivery, and a solid boom-bap rhythm. Also, the final song brings back the gospel chops with distorted drums and a hilarious but sharp acapella outro from Danny.

JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown’s Scaring The Hes: DLC Pack*

In other news concerning the rappers, the Veteran artist looks like he’ll have a busy year, with him saying he has two more albums in the year. While it’s unclear whether this EP counts, he did spark rumors of a collab tape with Denzel Curry. Meanwhile, the unkowhatimsayin¿ creative recently spoke on working through writer’s block with Logic, and as complicated as the creative process might be, it’ll probably yield some more gold from all artists involved in the future. If you want to check out this new EP, find it on YouTube and peep the tracklist below. Also, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown.

Tracklist
1. Guess What B***h, We Back H*e!
2. HERMANOS
3. Tell Me Where To Go
4. No! (x32)

Read More: Who Is Danny Brown?

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Kenny Mason Doubles Down With New EP “6”

June 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Atlanta rapper Kenny Mason has surprise released a new EP called “6.” He’s known for his distinct style which fuses conventional hip-hop beats which is in tact on his new project. The new EP fittingly serves up 6 songs the last of which features Project Pat. The project was preceded by the single “DRACULA” and released without any prior announcement.

“6” is the second project Kenny Mason has dropped in 2023. Previously he dropped his “3” EP back in March which contained three songs. The project’s opener “100 of Nun” features Tony Shhnow. Both EPs followed his 2022 album RUFFS. The project featured Young Nudy, Jean Dawson, and DavidTheTragic. In 2022 he also made appearances on JID’s critically acclaimed album The Forever Story and the Dreamville mixtape D-Day.

Kenny Mason Surprises Fans

Kenny Mason has been releasing material since 2015. In 2020 he released his debut album Angelic Hoodrat. The album featured an appropriately titled hit song “Hit.” In the Supercut revised version of the record, he secured features from Denzel Curry, Freddie Gibbs, Angel White, and Amber Lucid. Kenny has continued dropping EPs throughout his career including 2022’s Pup Pack. The project featured another DavidTheTragic feature.

Kenny Mason has also dropped two collaborative projects. All the way back in 2014 he dropped TvDinner with Clark Scott. Then in 2016 he dropped The SUPER Tape alongside DvDx. Kenny hasn’t confirmed any more material coming soon but given how prolifically he’s released recently it probably won’t be long before fans get some new material. Are you enjoying Kenny Mason’s new “6” EP? Let us know in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will be sure to keep you informed on all of the biggest releases from the biggest artists. The summer is a big time for music releases, and we’re sure there are going to be more big drops soon. Especially with artists like Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert teasing albums for sometime this month, or maybe even beyond. It’s going to be a lot of fun.

Tracklist:

01. DARKSIDE
02. RICH
03. I GOT
04. DRACULA
05. SIDE II SIDE
06. STACK IT UP (ft. Project Pat)

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Russ Reveals New EP From CHOMP Series, “CHOMP 2.5”

May 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

New Jersey rapper Russ has released a new EP, titled CHOMP 2.5. The six-song EP is the artist’s third installment of his CHOMP series and features the work of various notable producers. Russ’ next full-length album is slated for this summer, titled CHOMP 3, with CHOMP 2.5 preceding its release. The EP features one self-produced track, “Wicked Race.” It also features contributions by producers Statik Selektah, Havoc, The Alchemist, Boi-1da, and 9th Wonder. The EP follows CHOMP (2020) and CHOMP 2 (2021). The EP and album notably feature artists like Snoop Dogg, Benny the Butcher, Busta Rhymes, and more.

Russ announced the release of CHOMP 2.5 yesterday, saying “CHOMP 2.5 @ MIDNIGHT.” The tweet led to fans’ excitement and was met with responses from users that “[can’t] wait” to hear the EP. The rapper then took to Twitter again shortly after the EP’s release. He shared that he “[loves]that people are havin to look up some of the bars and punchlines on CHOMP 2.5.” He added, “That’s the kind of rap I like.”

Russ Adds To Fan-Favorite Series

The EP explores themes of self-reflection and growth, with songs like “Perfectionist” about the artist “working on becoming the person” he wants to be. CHOMP 2.5 showcases the artist reminiscing about his past, and also celebrates his continuous, ever-changing journey to success.

Russ also shared a single earlier this month, titled “Fire.” The artist released “PUT YOU ON GAME” in January of this year, which he followed up shortly after with “Can’t Get This Right.” Several singles dropped over the months in 2022, which was also year of consistent releases for the artist. 2022 releases included “Home,” “BET,” “Last Night,” and more. Additionally, Russ discussed turning down $50 million for his music catalog in the song “Too Much” in December 2022. He also shared that he finished writing his second self-help book earlier this month. His first book titled “IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD,” debuted in 2019.