The wait is over. Kendrick Lamar finally claps back at Drake with “Euphoria,” the latest volley in the rap titans’ ongoing back-and-forth. Listen to it above.
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The Best Vinyl Releases Of April 2024
Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.
Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of April below.
Wilco — The Whole Love Expanded
This past month saw what is essentially the Super Bowl of vinyl: Record Store Day. Artists and labels always come through with great new releases to mark the occasion, many of which you’ll find in this month’s vinyl rundown. First up is The Whole Love Expanded, a 3LP release that includes, along with the base album, alternate mixes, demos, and more.
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At The Drive-In — In/Casino/Out (Reissue)
At The Drive-In’s In/Casino/Out has long been out of print, so leave it to Record Store Day to bring it back. This edition of the band’s second album is available on purple/green smoke vinyl, but only 3,500 copies were pressed.
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Fred Again.. — USB001
Fred Again.. “released” USB in 2022, but that’s also not necessarily completely true, in that the project is constantly evolving with new songs being added on a regular basis. Well, the project as it stands right now is getting a vinyl release, and he’s pulling all the stops with a lovely “specialist spot reflective varnish” on the outer sleeve.
Get it here.
Spawn The Album
The soundtrack for the 1997 superhero movie Spawn is a real ride, featuring songs by everybody from Metallica to Cypress Hill to Moby. It’s quite the mix and it’s stunning on smokey red vinyl, too. The hard rock mixed with electronic concept was novel in its time, and now acts as a bit of a portal to a simpler (better?) time.
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Aesop Rock — Daylight (Reissue)
The Daylight EP was a high point for Aesop Rock, featuring production from EL-P, Blockhead, and, of course, Aesop Rock. If you’ve wanted the project on vinyl, a new reissue is the first time the full thing has ever been pressed on vinyl, including the hidden bonus track.
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Billy Idol — Rebel Yell (Reissue)
Idol was one of the kings of the ’80s, and his second album, Rebel Yell, was monumental, with the title track enduring as one of his signature songs. As for this new expanded edition of the project (released to mark the album’s 40th anniversary), it comes with eight bonus tracks that include previously unreleased music, original demos, and more.
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Sunny Day Real Estate — Diary: Remastered And Expanded Edition
Diary is an undeniable landmark release in emo music, and as the project turns 30 years old, Sunny Day Real Estate has delivered the definitive vinyl edition of it. This “remastered and expanded” version comes with the bonus tracks “8” and “9” (all pressed on pearlescent vinyl), along with newly written liner notes.
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Orbital — Orbital (Reissue)
UK electronic duo Orbital made their mark with their self-titled 1991 debut album (The Green Album, as it’s also known). Over three decades later, they’ve just dropped the definitive version of it via a 4LP box set. This edition includes two double gatefold LPs featuring remixes and rarities (including unreleased tracks), as well as an exclusive 60-page book documenting the story of the album.
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The Eagles — The Long Run (Reissue)
The Eagles’ original stint (ending in 1980, before their 1994 reunion) was one to remember, and it came to an end with The Long Run. The project — led by the Grammy-winning, No. 1 single “Heartache Tonight” — is back in a fancy new run limited to 10,000 copies and pressed on pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl, meaning it’ll sound as good as it ever has.
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Blur — Parklife (30th Anniversary Zoetrope Picture Disc)
The zoetrope has been around for well over a century at this point, and yet the visual effect the spinning, seemingly animated images have is still pretty wild to look at today. Blur included one on their new picture disc reissue of Parklife, making it a uncommonly visual way to experience a Britpop classic.
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Gorillaz — Cracker Island (Deluxe Vinyl Edition)
Speaking of Damon Albarn: Last year, Gorillaz brought us all to Cracker Island, and now we have a chance to go back. For Record Store Day, the group shared a deluxe, limited-run vinyl edition of Cracker Island that comes with six tracks that previously weren’t available on physical releases. There’s also a striking new album cover by Jamie Hewlett.
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Dwight Yoakam — The Beginnings And Then Some: The Albums Of The ’80s
Closing out with yet another Record Store Day release, Yoakam compiled his first three albums onto this new box set. This limited-edition release includes thirteen rarities and demos from the era, enough fresh material to justify its own disc.
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Lucky Daye Announced His New Album, ‘Algorithm,’ And The Dates For The ‘Algorithm Tour’
New Orleans soul singer Lucky Daye released his second studio album, Candydrip, in March 2022. Since then, he’s seemingly laid low, only making sporadic appearances such as his guest feature on Victoria Monét’s album Jaguar II. However, late last year, he began to release new music of his own again, starting with the Bruno Mars-penned “That’s You” and following up earlier this month with “HERicane.”
Today, he announced when he’s dropping his next album, Algorithm. It’ll drop in June, a month ahead of his tour for the album, which kicks off on July 11 in San Francisco. Tickets for the Algorithm Tour will go on sale this Friday, May 3 at 10 AM local time, with presale through Citicard starting today. You can find the dates below and more information here.
Lucky Daye: Algorithm Tour Dates
07/11 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
07/13 — Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
07/14 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
07/17 — Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
07/19 — Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus
07/20 — Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
07/21 — St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
07/23 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
07/24 — Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
07/26 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
07/27 — Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
07/28 — Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
07/30 — Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
07/31 — Toronto, Ontario @ HISTORY
08/02 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
08/03 — Washington, DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
08/04 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
08/06 — Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
08/07 — New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
08/09 — Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
08/10 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
08/11 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
08/13 — Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
08/15 — Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
08/16 — Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
08/17 — New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans
08/20 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
08/21 — Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
08/22 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
08/24 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
08/25 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA
08/27 — Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim
08/28 — Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
PartyNextDoor Announced The Dates For His ‘Sorry I’m Outside Tour’
Ever since PartyNextDoor announced the release of his fourth album P4, fans have anticipated a possible tour. Today, he announced the dates for his long-awaited Sorry, I’m Outside Tour. The tour will be the Canadian singer’s first since 2018 and kicks off on June 19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Party announced the tour with a scintillating trailer, which you can watch above.
Tickets will be available starting today, with presales running through to the general sale beginning on Friday, May 3 at 10 AM local time. You can find more info here.
PartyNextDoor: Sorry, I’m Outside 2024 Tour Dates
06/19 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
06/21 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
06/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ LIV Nightclub Las Vegas^
06/27 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
07/1 – Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theater
07/3 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theatre
07/5 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
07/7 – Calgary, AB @ Cowboys Music Festival*
07/9 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
07/12 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
07/14 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
07/15 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
07/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
07/20 – Miami, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach
07/23 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
07/25 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
07/27 – Washington, D.C. @ Broccoli City Festival*
07/30 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
08/6 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
08/8 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
08/11 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
08/13 – Philadelphia, PA -@The Fillmore
08/15 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
08/18 – Detroit, MI @ Afro Nation Detroit*
^ Hosting date
* Festival date
Rapsody Claps Back At Rap Blogs For Their Coverage Of Her Kendrick Lamar Comments
Earlier this week, Rapsody broke her silence on Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole’s beef. Kendrick originally dropped a guest verse on the Future & Metro Boomin song “Like That” where he took shots at both Cole and Drake. Though Cole was the first to respond he quickly went back on his comments and even went as far as to remove the song he dropped from streaming services entirely. While the focus of the beef has shifted towards Drake especially following Kendrick’s newly released “Euphoria” diss track, fans are still digesting takes on the situation at large.
That includes Rapsody, who has collaborated with both Cole and Kendrick in the past. Most notably, she appears on the song “Complexion (A Zulu Love)” from Kendrick’s album To Pimp A Butterfly. While the album is widely regarded as a masterpiece Cole took shots at the beloved project in his diss track. “It’s one of the greatest albums ever created. It’s one of my favorites of all time, even taking me off it, I feel that way. I thought about that when Cole made his apology. And when he did it, I was like, ‘I would never approach it, going at [Kendrick Lamar’s] discography.’ But the art of war is just, war is war,” she explained. But in the wake of those comments she took issue with some of the ways it was reported on by rap blogs. Check out her newest post criticizing them below.
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Rapsody Calls Out Rap Blogs For Clickbaiting
I miss good journalism. Not into the click bait bloggers, podcasters and passive readers.
— Rapsody (@rapsody) April 30, 2024
While it’s unclear specifically which blogs or what angles she takes issue with, Rapsody clearly isn’t happy about the way her comments were reported. “I miss good journalism. Not into the click bait bloggers, podcasters and passive readers” she said in a tweet made earlier this week.
What do you think of Rapsody claiming that the blogs reporting on her comments about Kendrick Lamar were using it as clickbait? Did you see any of her comments being misleadingly reported? Let us know in the comment section below.
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The Lakers Are Open To Drafting Bronny James
According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are considering picking Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft so he may play alongside his father, the legendary LeBron James of the Lakers. Lebron has indicated that he will play wherever his son ends up. To ensure that he stays a Laker, the Lakers may go out on a limb and draft the young prospect. According to reports, LA is open to considering helping LeBron “fulfill his dream” by being able to play with his son.
Bronny James was one of the most highly regarded prospects in the country before he committed to USC last year. However, he missed the first eight games of his rookie season. Bronny, after suffering from cardiac arrest during a workout in the summer, caused him to miss time. Despite having a dismal year statistically and being limited in playing time for most of the 2023–24 season, Bronny made the decision to join the 2024 NBA draft while still keeping the possibility of going back to school open by using the transfer portal. Bronny averaged just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game at USC. Now, he may get a chance in the league if the Lakers decide to draft him.
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Bronny James Likely To Be Selected By Lakers
The Lakers are open to drafting Bronny James this June to help fulfill LeBron James’ dream of playing with his son, team sources tell @shamscharania, @sam_amick and @jovanbuha.
Bronny announced earlier this month that he will enter the 2024 NBA Draft.
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— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 30, 2024
Bronny James is still a player with a lot of potential. Bronny was hailed as a good defender, facilitator, and shooter coming out of high school. Those skills will hopefully give him a solid opportunity to make it to the NBA one day, even if he does not live up to the massive expectations put on him. LeBron James has one more year with the Lakers and may decide to opt out of his contract using his player option to sign with whatever team selects Bronny.
The Lakers may have to draft Bronny. They cannot afford to lose their best player, and using a pick to keep LeBron in LA might be their best option. The Lakers were just soundly defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. There may be a coaching change about to happen for the Lakers. Much of their future is uncertain. Overall, the Lakers could secure a couple more seasons of LeBron if they draft Bronny.
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Coi Leray Resolved Nicki Minaj Beef In Private, She Claims
Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj are former collaborators who, at one point in their careers, experienced a little bit of tension. Moreover, fans brought up this alleged history again when the former started to speak on the allegedly fabricated nature of female rap beefs pushed by record labels. “Most of these female rappers not even from the same places !!!! Not from the same hoods….why are we beefing?” she wrote on Twitter. “Most of them like you, do it to get Nicki minaj support and then when she turns on you.. you don’t have any support from any fan base,” a user replied.
“Yall so stupid,” Coi Leray claimed concerning the alleged Nicki Minaj beef. “Me and Nicki spoke behind the scenes, personally, and I never brought that to the public. Business ain’t work out, that’s okay. I still wish her nothing but the best and blick blick is one of the greatest videos that will be in history.” In the comments section of the post below, you will see fans claim that tensions between them rose when Nicki released “We Go Up” with Fivio Foreign, which Coi allegedly thought was an attempt to sabotage her after releasing their collaboration, “Blick Blick.”
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Coi Leray Speaks On Squashing Beef With Nicki Minaj
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Of course, the nature of this is pretty muddy and speculative, and it became corny to tie every little thing in femcee beef back to Nicki Minaj a long time ago. Also, the alleged issues with Coi Leray, or rather vice versa, weren’t really super well-documented or backed up by any significant evidence or even supposed shade. The closest confirmation that we got to anything concrete was Nicki’s confirmation that she almost canceled the collab when Benzino, Coi’s father, spoiled it early. But they cleared out all their issues privately, and it left fans with some more questions.
Meanwhile, the “Can’t Come Back” creative will likely continue to draw these connections in the femcee world. She’s been very outspoken on how she’s fallen victim to these alleged label games and how she wants to promote more female unity moving forward. Maybe Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj will collaborate again sometime in the future, and expand their list of team-ups with other female rappers. Only time will tell, but we can all agree on shedding past mistakes to foster more important goals.
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Kamasi Washington Delivers Funky Collab “Get Lit” With George Clinton & D Smoke
Los Angeles, California based saxophonist and overall icon, Kamasi Washington, is back with another single “Get Lit.” This is now the veteran’s fourth offering from his upcoming album Fearless Movement, which is slated for release this Friday, May 3. So far, Kamasi has unleashed “Prologue,” “The Garden Path,” as well as “Dream State” featuring Andre 3000. There has not been a single miss and “Get Lit” is no exception. This time around, one of the kings of funk, George Clinton enters the mix, in addition to rapper D Smoke.
On this 3 minute and 26 second cut, Kamasi, George and Smoke, all bring great performances in their own way. This song will transport to another world with its dreamy and whimsical sound. It is extremely groovy and funky, and we are absolutely floating on a cloud listening to it. The back end of the song is especially captivating, with incredibly passionate flute playing.
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Listen To “Get Lit” By Kamasi Washington, George Clinton, & D Smoke
Pretty soon, we will be able to hear another potential classic album from Kamasi on streaming. But just a day later, he will be heading out on a North America and UK tour on May 4. He will travel to places like Manchester, Austin, Toronto, Chicago, and more. Be sure to check out “Get Lit” above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Get Lit” by Kamasi Washington, D Smoke, and George Clinton? Is this one of his best songs as of late, why or why not? Does this have you excited for his upcoming album Fearless Movement? What was your favorite part of the track? 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 Kamasi Washington, George Clinton, and D Smoke. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
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Kendrick Lamar Calls Drake A “Scam Artist” On Scathing New Track “Euphoria”
Kendrick Lamar has been on the clock for a while now. Ever since “Push Ups,” fans have been waiting on for Kendrick’s reply to Drake. Well, today, he just gave his response. The song “Euphoria” has just made its way to the internet, and fans cannot believe it is finally here. Overall, the track is extremely scathing, and it seems as though Drake may have made a mistake by engaging in the war. Lamar came through with a six-minute song, and there are too many bars to break it down in just one article.
However, if you want to listen to this new song, you can do so down below. The track takes aim at Drake for being a “scam artist.” Furthermore, it even addresses Drizzy for ducking the smoke with Pusha T. From there, Kendrick goes into some scathing bars about how Drake dresses, talks, and even acts. At one point, there is even a bar directed at none other than Sexyy Red. It is a whole lyrical assault that is certainly going to make waves on social media.
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Kendrick Lamar Is Here
Fans have wanted this response for a while now, and they officially have it. Whether or not fans are going to like it, still remains to be seen. There is still quite a bit to digest here. Regardless, Kendrick has replied, and the war has officially been set off. Now, the DJ Akademiks’ of the world can no longer pontificate on how Kendrick is ducking the smoke. Only time will tell what happens next.
Let us know what you think of this new track from Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section down below. Do you think that Kendrick has officially won the war? Was this response worth the wait? Is Kendrick the greatest in the game right now? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
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Aoki Lee Simmons Shoots Down Drug Use Claims: “I Just Like Sugar & I’m A Nerd”
Aoki Lee Simmons has responded to the rumors that she’s been using drugs, countering the idea by suggesting she’s just hyper and a nerd. Filming herself with a friend on Instagram Live, she addressed the claims while showing off her Kindle Scribe.
To start, Simmons explained that her behavior on Instagram Live often appears confusing when taken out of the context in which it was filmed. “I’m not on drugs,” she said. “I don’t do coke. I just like sugar and I’m a nerd. Like, I don’t think any of you guys have any friends who are actual nerds. Like, you have any friends who have played Dungeons and Dragons like one time. I’m just a nerd. That’s all it is.” Simmons also brought up her IQ scores.
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When Live Bitez shared the clip on Instagram, many fans came to her defense. “I don’t think she’s on anything she looks talks exactly how her father talks they have a lipsy talk and talk very fast he always had she is his twin literally.” Another user countered: “Lol that high IQ doesn’t have you making the best decisions. So how do you know you’re ‘smarter’ than anyone dear.” Check out Simmons’ full comments during the live stream below.
Aoki Lee Simmons Responds To Drug Use Claims
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Simmons has also been in the headlines lately for splitting up with her 65-year-old partner, Vittorio Assaf. Their age gap was highly controversial after a picture of them kissing during a St. Barts vacation went viral online. Be on the lookout for further updates on Aoki Lee Simmons on HotNewHipHop.
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