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tobi lou & Young Thug’s “Cobra” Is Among The Waviest New Singles This Week

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Nigerian-born and Chicago-raised artist tobi lou can most easily be referred to as simply that: an artist. To try to put his melodic tendencies, production approaches, and always diverse musical toolbox into a specific mold would take away from his appeal. Moreover, he’s been building something very special with assistance from producer FARADA with singles that he’s stacked on top of each other with each release, like a slowly-building album. One of their last releases was “Losing You,” and now they’ve come through with a genre-fusing odyssey with none other than Young Thug: “Cobra.”

Furthermore, the song is actually quite the long and progressive journey, with compellingly shifting structures and aesthetics. Sometimes, tobi lou’s soft croons and pitched-up vocal licks work with gentle guitar strums to craft an R&B jam. Other times, Thugger’s expressive inflections and faster flows bounce off sharp snares to make for a chill trap banger. There’s even house-inspired sections that give “Cobra” some unexpected hits of club-like energy, and it moves through all these phases with ease. Whether it’s thanks to the interesting vocal sample choices such as Soulja Boy or the consistently low-key timbres for all the production elements, its versatility doesn’t detract its high-impact structure.

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tobi lou, FARADA & Young Thug’s “Cobra”: Stream

Meanwhile, the “Caturday” multi-hyphenate’s consistent releases, week in and week out, are building up to a big splash. It’s unclear if there will be another project, or if they’re just dropping the whole thing little by little. Either way, if you weren’t tapped into the former baseball player’s career yet, then let 2023 be the year. If you haven’t heard “Cobra” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and peep standout lines down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Young Thug, FARADA, and tobi lou.

Quotable Lyrics
You got me feel like I just hit the lottery
When I’m with you I feel something come out of me
I be thinking way too much like I’m Socrates
She gave me head like I had a lobotomy (I don’t know why)

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Coldxman Makes His Mark With Debut Album, “Amor Fati”

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New York resident Coldxman just burst onto the scene with his debut album, Amor fati, which translates to “love of fate.” However, this project’s characteristics, vision, and displays of skill seem much more refined that many first releases out there. Of course, that’s due to Coldxman, real name Coleman Hughes, being an accomplished musician and writer before his independent rap debut. Moreover, he’s a talented trombone player and jazz soloist who’s played worldwide with the likes of the Mingus Big Band and Rihanna. Also, he played since he was 3, grew up as a passionate listener and musician, and went to Juilliard on a full scholarship to study jazz.

Moreover, Amor fati roots itself in classic boom-bap rhythms and East Coast flows, which come through clearly and vividly. For example, he’s able to switch between confidence and doubt, anger and tenderness, melodic choruses to rapid-fire verses. Also, given his accomplished background, these songs sit on a foundation of beautiful and crisp instrumentation. Whether it’s sharp drum patters, woozy guitars, colorful brass, or resonant keys, there’s a world to discover in each beat. Some of the album’s best tracks are “What Doesn’t Kill U,” “25,” and “Blasphemy.” While it’s clearly rooted in current sounds and genre styles, what brings everything together is Hughes’s perspective. Even with the quality of the beats and genre fusions, they’re crucially supported by his message.

Throughout this album, the young MC tackles systemic racism, cultural narratives that shift people against each other, and navigating it in a difficult landscape. Overall, it’s a compelling and vivid picture of a creative and thoughtful mind that’s surely got more in store. Still, what did you think of Coldxman’s debut album, Amor fati? However y, let us know in the comments and check out the project’s tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t heard the project yet, you can find it in your preferred streaming service. As always, come back to HNHH for the freshest new music each week from current titans and the next generation.

Tracklist
1. 25
2. Straight A’s
3. All To Myself
4. Take
5. Alibi (feat. Estrella)
6. Blasphemy
7. Forward
8. Chinos
9. What Doesn’t Kill U
10. Fruit

Deante’ Hitchcock’s First Single Of 2023, “U Were Right I Was Wrong” Is Here

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Previously described as “hip-hop’s real certified lover boy,” Deante’ Hitchcock is heating things up ahead of Valentine’s Day with his first single of 2023. On Friday (January 27), the Atlanta-based artist dropped off “U Were Right I Was Wrong,” and many listeners haven’t been able to get it out of their heads since.

The recent release tells the story of the lyricist and his partner in the midst of an argument. “Do ya love me? / Say ya do and won’t put nothing else above me,” he flirtatiously requests early in the first verse.

Rapper Deante Hitchcock performs onstage at the Rolling Loud Festival at NOS Events Center on December 16, 2017 in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Later in the song, Hitchcock insists that “all the pretty girls round the world, they gon’ feel us” before explicitly launching into his second verse.

“I’mma d*ck ya down, I’mma d*ck ya down yeah / Without the sex I’d love ya still,” he rhymes at that point. “I’mma love you right like Johnny Gil / Shoutout
Houston, Texas keep it trill.”

According to a press release, Hitchcock has a “slew of new music” dropping throughout 2023. Last year, his biggest arrivals were a single, “Alone,” as well as his Valentine’s-themed EP, Everyday The 14th.

Finally, he closed out 2022 with a two-pack effort – Callin’ All My Children. This saw the rising star getting in touch with his southern roots and retro influences. Besides putting his own talent to work, Deante’ also called on Big K.R.I.T. and Westside Boogie.

Stream Deante’ Hitchcock’s “U Were Right I Was Wrong” single on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, find more fresh release recommendations on our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update.

Quotable Lyrics:

Do ya love me
Say ya do and won’t put nothing else above me
You seen my good seen my bad seen my ugly
But even still you ain’t never seemed to judge me
I must be lucky