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Blu Drops Beat Tape “Abc” For Poetry Book, “LETTER”

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When you conjure up a list of some of the best rappers when it comes to writing, you have to include Blu in those conversations. The underground California MC always delivers quality, and it is hard to find any flaws in the things this man does. However, he is no one-trick pony, as he is also a fantastic producer. Over this weekend, Blu is here to prove any possible doubters by coming through with a full tape of beats on a project called abc.

This is not just any regular instrumental hip-hop record either though. For this abc project, Blu partnered with affiliated record label EveryDejaVu to work on a poetry book. According to their Instagram, this project has been in the making for about eight years now. “After many years and many versions, LETTER, a poetry book finally gets to see the light!” LETTER was so highly anticipated that all of the first edition copies were scooped up in the first two hours.

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Listen To Abc By Blu

Luckily though, the label announced that a second wave of the title will be coming with some extra goodies as well. For now, the album can be streamed or purchased digitally on Bandcamp. The accompanying abc album spans just under a half an hour, which in this culminates into 15 tracks. The instrumentals seem to fit a poetry book. The beats are colorful and include creative sample flips, as well as a glitchy and carefree presentation.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album abc by Blu? Which songs are you gravitating toward the most right now? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest in his discography? What instrumental do you think is the best and why? 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 Blu. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

abc Tracklist:

  1. do u c
  2. doe boy
  3. i love you
  4. hip hop
  5. do you love me
  6. yo return the record
  7. girls
  8. beeper buddy
  9. her fav color
  10. ode
  11. green eyes
  12. compton watts
  13. the good children & heaven
  14. blown’ in the wind
  15. lil elvis

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Lil B Drops Surprise Jazz Album, “Afrikantis”

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Keeping up with releases from Lil B remains a rather difficult feat. The Based God is one of the most prolific artists from the 2010s era of internet rap. His overwhelming discography spans more than 70 projects.

The latest of which, Afrikantis, arrived as a surprise on Thursday (December 22). The 33-year-old took to his Twitter account to make the announcement.

“< Artist Note From Lil B > They said that no idea is original, That was a lie. Welcome To Afrikantis – Lil B,” the California native wrote. “THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT JAZZ PROJECTS EVER … TAKE UR TIME WITH THIS,” he continued.

Many fans were shocked by the tweet and even further surprised upon discovering that the album really is jazz. The project is fully instrumental, with vocals notably absent during its 14-track runtime. Instead of obscure bars and off-kilter flows, The Based God turns to funky jazz instrumentals for his latest musical expression.

While it certainly is something unusual for the 33-year-old, it’s actually not entirely new territory for him. Both of his past instrumental projects dropped in 2012 under his notorious alias, The Based God: Tears 4 God and Choices and Flowers.

Of course, there is some confusion among fans on social media. However, it seems as though a lot of Lil B supporters are loving the style switch-up.

“@LILBTHEBASEDGOD woweee just making a cup of tea while boppin my head to “Kim” off Afrikantis,” writes one Twitter user.

“Listening to Afrikantis and I’m still confused. Do we…do we actually think Lil B is good?” writes another.

Afrikantis serves as the California native’s fourth full-length release of 2022. The first one, Frozen, arrived simultaneously with his second, The Frozen Tape, in June. The follow-up arrived in the form of Thraxxx Kiss in late August. Believe it or not, this is actually a slow year for The Based God.

Finally, make sure to stream Lil B’s newest offering on either Spotify or Apple Music. Comment your top three songs down below afterwards.

Afrikantis Tracklist:

  1. My Fathers Drums
  2. A Song for Mom
  3. Cricket
  4. Kim
  5. Albany Middle
  6. Solano Stroll
  7. Berkeley California
  8. Eurasia
  9. Del the Funky Homosapien
  10. Guinea Pig Arcade
  11. Jack London Square Oakland Ca
  12. West Berkeley Ca Waterfront
  13. Welcome to Oakland California
  14. Park St Alameda California