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Drake “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” 9th Anniversary: Revisit The Classic “Know Yourself”

February 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake really put his haters and doubters on notice with his 2015 mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. The Canadian was known for his softer R&B side after dropping projects like Take Care and So Far Gone. So, when If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late came out, we got to see the darker, leaner, and meaner side. It was a great change of pace to bring more minimal beats to allow for the lyrics to be the focal point. One of the prime examples of this working to perfection for Drake is on “Know Yourself.”

Everyone knows the iconic beat switch halfway through after the extremely quotable line, “I was runnin’ through the 6 with my woes.” That line itself was debated online at the time because fans thought Drake meant he was battling issues while making a name for himself living in Canada. Noah “40” Shebib, one of Drake’s closest collaborators cleared that up. “It’s a South slang word woadie meaning my friend or my n****.”

Relisten To “Know Yourself” By Drake

While some people still view Take Care or Nothing Was The Same as his best albums, there is a conversation to be had for IYRTITL. “Know Yourself” is a major reason reason why. It is so well-produced and structured while giving you confidence when it comes on. The conviction in which Drake raps is bone-chilling and it helps carry the momentum through the rest of the tracklist.

What were your thoughts on “Know Yourself” by Drake from If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late? Is this the best track from the album, why or why not? Where does this song rank in his discography? What is your overall opinion on the album right now and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, 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:

This is that nasty flow
Top boy in this s***, I’m so international
Reps up is in here
Got P Reign and Chubby and TJ and Winnie and woah
Yeah, and you know how that shit go
I might declare it a holiday as soon as Baka get back on the road

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Quentin Miller: The Pen Behind Hip-Hop Hits

August 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Unsung heroes like Quentin Miller remain a part of the many geniuses responsible for contributing to chart-topping tunes. At many points in history, the world’s greatest hits have been a product of merging multiple creative minds. Call it what you will- ghostwriting or co-writing- they happen every day and are at the core of the music industry.

It has become a habitual occurrence to only attribute the success of a body of work to the artist and producers. Quentin Miller’s impact on Hip-Hop is indubitable, but his name remains largely unknown among the masses. Regardless, the singer, rapper, and songwriter boasts an impressive discography.

Background And Discovery

With a name that could pass for a well-chosen moniker, the wordsmith currently uses his actual name as his musical sobriquet. However, before his acclaim, Quentin Miller went by the stage name, Milla. He released two mixtapes under the pseudonym: Recreational Activities and Max’s Endeavors. Born on October 10 in 1989, the Atlanta-born and based talent was just like many lesser-known rappers. He started out by juggling making music and working a regular job while waiting for his time in the spotlight.

In 2014, while navigating his musical come-up along with his bakery job, the rapper had gotten in contact with one of his idols, Drake. On his Tumblr account, Quentin wrote, “I was just another guy working a job he hated with a passion for music… And somehow found myself on the phone with one of my idols…I told him I worked in a bakery and his exact words were ‘F**k that, you’re destined for greatness.’”

A starstruck Quentin was brought in to work on Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late mixtape. His several credits on the renowned megastar’s project bolstered his career. In addition to this, it pushed him up by several levels into new-found respectability. From working at a bakery to writing with Drake, Quentin Miller seemed to have landed the chance of a lifetime. It was the start of an upward climb in his musical career.

Musical Ascent And Drake Controversy

The singer, rapper, and songwriter has a way with flow and musicality. His flexibility and versatility takes front and center when displaying his songwriting skills. Also, he has a prowess for adapting to different forms and writing styles. The dynamic rapper is a risk-taker and has never been afraid to try new things. However, Quentin Miller shocked the world when he disclosed that he had signed a publishing deal in 2011 that music executive Tricky Stewart refused to release him from for nearly a decade.

The news of Quentin Miller allegedly being Drake’s ghost-writer caused quite a stir back in 2015. Not to mention, he got caught in between the Drake and Meek Mill feud. Miller eventually took a lot of personal time off from the industry stress he’d been plunged into. However, the effects of the beef seemed to have a lasting effect on him. In 2022, more news surrounding his Meek Mill-related debacle surfaced.

He went on to form a duo WDNG Crshrs (pronounced ‘Wedding Crashers’) with Thaddeus Callaway known as TheCoolisMac. They have released three projects: mixtapes UTDinfiniti, CrshrsGotWings, and the album U2DINGINITI.

The Accident

Though the storms seemed to have been calming, life had a more calamitous event in store for him. In 2017, Quentin Miller was involved in a car accident that would change his life and influence his music. In September of the same year, he confirmed the rumors that he had his leg amputated. He has since been living with a prosthetic leg. Speaking on the accident and its effects, Miller told XXL Mag, “It’s changed my life, it’s affected my life, but I’m kinda so tunnel vision I try not to even focus on it at times. I’d rather just keep going. Soon as I got my leg, I was in New York [laughs]. Trying to just keep the boat moving.” Later on, he dropped the project, Falco. He drew inspiration from the Star Fox video game character, Falco Lombardi, who has a metal leg.

The Future Of Quentin Miller

Regardless of the many curve balls thrown at him, Quentin Miller has kept his head high and spirits up. He has shown pure resilience in spite of the throes of pain and loss. In effect, it’s hard not to root for his dreams. He has co-written fan favorites, and made impressive records of his own. In summary, Quentin Miller has shown that his creativity is deeper than he initially let on.

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Lil Durk Sends Cryptic Message To Drake Via His Instagram Story

March 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk just sent out a cryptic message to Drake via his Instagram Story, and fans speculated online as to its meaning. Moreover, he tagged Drake’s account, @champagnepapi, and wrote “if you reading this it ain’t [too] late” with a crying-laughing emoji on a blank screen. For those of you that didn’t get the reference, he referred to the 6 God’s 2015 album, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late (his best work, many would say). However, given that they haven’t really done much recently, fans wondered whether this was a tease for a collaboration to come or perhaps something deeper.

After all, their track “Laugh Now, Cry Later” was a smash hit, and a fan favorite for many. Of course, the most likely explanation is that this is just an inside joke that millions happened to spectate. A lot of people started to joke concerning his recent Her Loss collab with 21 Savage (“Smurkio, can u do sumn for me?” was a popular comment). Regardless, it’s unlikely that fans will ever know the origin of this post, unless they drop some heat soon.

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Speaking of which, the Canadian superstar just teased some new music via his Instagram Story. Not only that, but the track seems to address what his ideal partner would look like. “I need someone to be patient with me / Someone to get money, would not take it from me,” he sings in the snippet. “They don’t even need to be as famous as me / I don’t think I meet ’em at the places I be / But deep down I think about you all day, mami.” Maybe it’s the typical Drake fodder for some, but if it’s a single, it’ll still make massive waves.

Meanwhile, The Voice recently linked with Memphis star GloRilla for a remix of her track “Ex’s.” Moreover, it appeared on the bonus edition of Glo’s project, Anyways, Life’s Great… Given their tight rapport and their chemistry on their charting single, another helping from these two would send fans into a frenzy. With that in mind, come back to HNHH for the latest on Drake and Lil Durk.