Coco Jones is gearing up for an exciting new era. Last year, she gained a major breakthrough with her hit single, “ICU” from her mixtape, What I Didn’t Tell You. Now, her full-length debut album is on the way. Tonight (May 3), Jones has released her new single, “Here We Go (Uh Oh).”
On her new single, Jones can’t help but fall in love with the same person over and over again. Unfortunately, she knows this love isn’t good for her, and while she tries to move on with someone else, this proves to be easier said than done.
“I know when we said, ‘Goodbye,’ you ain’t mean no goodbye / Hеre we go, uh-oh / I know when you gеt to likin’ my pictures it’s time / Here we go, uh-oh / Over and over, and over we go / Older and older, and older, but so / Soon as I finally meet someone else that I like / Here we go, uh-oh,” sings Jones on the song’s chorus.
The song features a sample of Lenny Williams’ “Cause I Love You,” with Jones breathing into it new life, giving her own personal touch to a painfully relatable cycle.
“It’s the impossible mission to move on from this chapter,” said Jones of the song in a statement, “from this person, from this cycle.”
At long last, Kevin Abstract and Lil Nas X have finally collaborated. Fans have been waiting for a song with the two of them for years, and this has finally come to fruition. Tonight (May 3), Abstract has shared his new single, “Tennessee,” which features Lil Nas X.
Abstract first teased “Tennessee” last month at Coachella, during which, he brought out Lil Nas X for an impromptu preview performance of the song. On the song, the two queer rappers each have their eyes on someone special. Abstract vyes for a man’s attention by putting in work on his fitness and his style.
“Never been somewhere like this / Never met someone like him / Getting my reps in in the gym / Skinny queen, I’m getting slim / I’m the God of my life like a sim / Walk around this b*tch with a limp,” raps Abstract in the song’s opening.
Meanwhile, Lil Nas X imagines upgrading a man’s life by introducing him to some new luxuries.
“Tryna put you on go / Tryna put you on your toes / Pretty fur mink coat / Boy, you f*ckin’ with a real one / I know I’m bad, I’ve been told / I know I’m pretty and rich,” Lil Nas X raps on his verse.
DaBaby has one of the steepest falloffs of all time. The rapper was everywhere, then nowhere thanks to some polarizing comments and a general refusal to apologize. He’s attempting a comeback with the EP Ghetto Superstar: The Intro, and the lead single, “Judy,” has already generated a lot of buzz. The single spawned the #JudyChallenge on Instagram and TikTok, and now DaBaby has dropped the official video alongside Skilla Baby. The video delivers on the virality of the song itself, with lots of dancing and goofy expressions from the emcees.
“Judy” is a transparent swing for the fences with regards to landing a summer anthem. The thing is, the music video kind of sells it. The instrumental and the old school sample are infectious, and the visuals match up perfectly. You already know there’s going to be lots of twerking in a song about girls named Judy with big booties. If you didn’t, the chorus gives it away: “If that a*s soft, it ain’t gotta be big (x3).” The music video throws it back to the 90s, with bright clothes and a Miami bass sound that still sounds fresh. DaBaby is the official director on the video, and it’s obvious he was going for a specific, retro feel. It works.
DaBaby brings plenty of charisma in front of the camera, spitting his rapid fire verse amidst a sea of dancers. The rapper’s lighthearted interactions make it easier to overlook the fact that he’s rapping about taking out his ops. “I can’t even imagine a n**ga runnin’ down on me,” he raps with an upbeat delivery. “I get to openin’ up fire, n**ga better not get hit, b*tch.” The guest verse from Skill Baby is a much better match for the instrumental, but “Judy” didn’t go viral because of the bars. It wen viral because it’s a catchy and colorful.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new music video for “Judy” by DaBaby and Skilla Baby? Is the DaBaby comeback in full effect? Do you want to hear a full-length project from DaBaby again? Which rapper had the better verse? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding DaBaby and Skilla Baby. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Another day, another failed Kanye West rollout. The Chicago rapper was the model of perfectionism in the 2000s, but he’s since become the poster child for failing to meet deadlines. West will drop whenever he feels like it, and if he doesn’t, he doesn’t let fans know. He originally claimed Vultures 2 was going to drop on March 8, but the date came and went with no new music. Radio silence followed, then West said it was going to drop on May 3. Well, May 3 has also come and gone, and fans have yet to hear what the sequel to Ye’s last album sounds like.
This shouldn’t be a surprise. The hours leading up to the supposed Vultures 2 release was characterized by fans setting themselves up for a letdown. Nobody should get their hopes up over a West release date anymore. That being said, the conformation that Vultures 2 has been delayed is disheartening. Fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to make their disappointment known.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: (L-R) Rappers Ty Dolla $ign & Kanye West perform onstage during the “Vultures 1” playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 the at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
“I spend the entire night waiting for Vultures 2 debut only to realize Kanye west was pranking us,” one frustrated user wrote. Some took the opposite approach, and criticized those who thought the rapper would really deliver. “If you believed Kanye West was dropping music tonight,” another tweeted. “Then that’s your fault.”
Kanye West did technically drop new music tonight, but it was on another album. The rapper had the lone feature on the 4batz album u made me a st4r. The guest verse he provides on the remix to “act iii: on god? (she said)” is getting positive feedback from fans. Not enough to stave off the disappointment of no Vultures 2, but enough to keep fans satiated until he actually decides to drop. At this rate, we will be lucky to get Vultures 3 by the end of the year.
The disappointment ran deep on Thursday night/Friday morning. X users resorted to gifs and memes when words failed them. One of the most popular is an actual clip of West saying “gotcha” during an interview, which about sums up what happened. Strangely enough, West has never released a sequel album, despite teasing several of them dating back to Watch the Throne 2 (remember that!?). Maybe there’s a correlation, maybe not. Either way, take solace in these reactions.
Gunna caught the stray of all strays on Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss. The Compton rapper used Gunna as an example of a snitch, which is a label Gunna has been trying to separate himself from since the YSL trial got underway. The best way to make listeners forget about past indiscretions, though, is to put out good music. That’s exactly what Gunna does with his new single “Whatsapp (Wassam).” The song is a teaser for the rapper’s upcoming album, and it makes good on the hype.
Gunna previewed “Whatsapp (Wassam) on April 21, 2024. There wasn’t an official title, so fans took to calling the snippet “Push Back.” It makes sense, given the repeated use of the phrase in the chorus. “Sh*t changed but it still get pushed back (Push back),” Gunna raps. “I drop, make these little n**gas push back (Push).” The bars are standard Gunna fare, with talk of belittling other rappers and flossing how much more he makes than his competition. He makes it clear that he doesn’t like wasting time on “chit chat” if the topic isn’t money. “But f*ck that, look at my accomplishments,” he urges the listener. “Let’s check out my style, astonishin.”
Turbo laces “Whatsapp (Wassam)” with a tight, hard-knocking instrumental. It’s not groundbreaking by any means, and the underlying melody sounds a bit like Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” but it still knocks. Turbo and Gunna go way back, as the former served as an executive producer on Gunna’s breakout project, Drip or Drown 2. He’s also produced some of the rapper’s best songs, including “Drip Too Hard” and “Wunna.” The two artists keep their winning streak intact here.
What are your thoughts on this new single, “Whatsapp (Wassam)” by Gunna? Does this track get you excited for his upcoming album, One of Wun? Do you think Gunna will be able to shake off the “snitch” allegations? Will a good album be enough to restore his reputation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Gunna. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics
I don’t care if it gotta be a couple of years, still, I’m gon’ get my lick back You know how I came up, you know I roll with my n**ga, don’t never forget that Been flooded the Range, been flooded the chains, and get it, ’cause they should remember that
4batz seemingly came out of nowhere. He garnered attention on TikTok, then exploded with the Drake remix for his song “Act II: Date @ 8.” Since then, the R&B singer has signed to OVO and drummed up a wild hype cycle for his debut album, u made me a st4r. 4batz’s meteoric rise has led some fans to label him an industry plant, but now that the album is finally here we can listen and determine for ourselves. We’re happy to report that 4batz is the real deal. If you like chilled out soul music from artists like Brent Faiyaz and PARTYNEXTDOOR, then you’re going to like u made me a st4r.
“Act II: Date @ 8” blends seamlessly into the tracklist here, despite being a hit single. The seductive jam is still too short, clocking it under two minutes, but part of its appeal lies in making listeners want more. The second single, “Act V: There Goes Another Vase,” reinforced 4batz’s aesthetic. Sultry yet sad lyrics (Bryson Tiller fans unite) and instrumentals indebted to 90s Timbaland. Brent Fayiaz really dug into the Timbo bag on his last mixtape, but 4batz manages to wield this influence in less overt fashion. “Act VI: Mad Men” and “Act VIII: I Hate to Be Alone” are murky explorations of messy romance that deliver on their titles.
4batz Creates An Intoxicating Mood Throughout The Album
Kanye West is the lone feature on u made me a st4r (the aforementioned Drake remix isn’t included). This is an odd choice on multiple levels. Firstly, 4batz is signed to OVO, which is run by Kanye’s least favorite artist in the world. Secondly, the Chicago rapper doesn’t really blend in with the chill vibe of the rest of the album. Kanye has become an agent of chaos, and while his verse isn’t bad, it sticks out like a sore thumb. u made me a st4r is a success otherwise, provided you’re cool with having heard several songs prior to release.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new album u made me a st4r by 4batz? Does the R&B singer live up to the industry’s high expectations? Which song is the best and why? Do you think Kanye West had a memorable verse on “Act III: On God”? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 4batz. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar have given fans some of the most exciting hip-hop moments of the decade in the last two months. These generational talents have dropped disses, trolled each other on social media, and driven the sales of the genre higher than they’ve been in years. One of the detriments of the Drake vs. Kendrick battle, though, is that the rollout for their respective diss songs has been a mess. Because of bad leads and AI decoys, it’s become increasingly unclear to know what’s real info and what’s not. This is where DJ Akademiks comes in.
DJHed went viral on May 2 when he announced that Drake would be dropping a response to Lamar’s “Euphoria.” The radio personality teased the release on X (formerly Twitter), then circled back and said the news was “confirmed.” Drake was apparently striking while the iron was hot, and dropping only a few days after “Euphoria.” Or so we thought. DJ Akademiks quote tweeted DJHed’s original post and simply wrote: “CAP.” He then appeared, via phone call, on Kai Cenat’s May 2 live stream. Cenat asked whether Drake was actually dropping a response track, and Ak said no.
“Nah man,” DJ Akademiks stated. “There ain’t nothing dropping tonight, man.” Cenat tried to determine the source of the rumor, but Ak dismissed it outright. He claimed that DJHed was simply trying to get in the mix with news, and passed along “bad” information. Akademiks has been wrong about several of his claims and/or predictions throughout the battle, to be fair. That being said, it’s rare to hear the internet personality be so brief. Akademiks didn’t tease Cenat with another rumor, or hint at when the diss song would be coming, he simply denied it was dropping tonight.
DJ Akademiks has come under fire for claiming Drake’s “Push Ups” is a better diss song that Lamar’s “Euphoria,” but he has tried to keep his bias out of the situation. Just as he did with Lamar, he’s started an X (formerly Twitter) habit of counting the days that Drake hasn’t responded. The Toronto rapper was adamant about applying pressure to K. Dot when it was his turn to drop, which lend credence to the idea Drake would drop May 3. As it stands, it looks like the theory was “cap” and nothing more. The counter continues.
Dame Dash has seen rap beef up close. He was Jay-Z’s right hand man during the legendary Nas battle, and spearheaded Roc-A-Fella during its commercial peak. His opinions on hip-hop, and beef especially, holds weight. This is what makes his recent comments on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle so much fun to parse through. The duo represent the most substantial rivalry since Jay-Z and Nas, and Dash made it clear that he prefers one rapper over the other. Like most industry vets, he leans team Dot.
Dash was asked about Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss during a barbershop visit, and the mogul had plenty of thoughts. He admitted that he was underwhelmed by the song on first listen, but the more he dug into it, the more he appreciated what Lamar was doing. “He smothered Drake,” Dash stated. “This is a battle of lyrics, and you can be eloquent about conveying a point.” The ex-Roc-A-Fella boss lamented the advent of AI, and the way that it ruined the songwriting process, but he remained complimentive of Kung Fu Kenny.
The talking point that really swayed Dash on “Euphoria” was fatherhood. He thought it was incredibly smart to target Drake’s parenting skills, or lack thereof, on wax. “As a man, I thought that that was the most logical, grown man, battle rap, sh*t that you could say,” he noted. “A father really enjoys hearing about how fly it is to be a dad, and that’s basically the message I’ve bee conveying. F*ck all that dumb sh*t. If you ain’t a dad it don’t matter.” Dash went as far as to liken “Euphoria” to Nas’ “Ether.” The irony, of course, is that “Ether” was aimed at Dash’s own business partner.
Dame Dash thought Lamar’s diss was tactically superior as well. He claimed that “Euphoria” made him question whether Drake’s previous statements were true. “It was a very strategic lyrical play,” he added, inferring that the Toronto rapper’s insecurities are now going to be under greater scrutiny. Dash didn’t say the battle was over, though, and he’s actually had praise for Drake in the past. He merely thinks K. Dot won the first round. Like the rest of the hip-hop world, he’s curious to see what the 6 God has in store for a response.
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