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Noname Shared The Tracklist To Her Third Album ‘Sundial,’ Which Now Has A New Release Date

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Noname initially announced Sundial in April and pegged July 2023 for its release. More recently, her announcement of Jay Electronica as the featured artist on her “Balloons” single received some backlash and caused Noname to reconsider in a string of since-deleted tweets.

“y’all don’t want the album. fine,” Noname wrote last week. Another tweet read, “oh the song fa sho coming out lol. the album is another story. i’m good on the selective outrage. anyways hip-hop is in a great place right now. another noname album ain’t really necessary.”

Noname had a change of heart, it appears.

On Thursday morning, July 20, Noname posted the Sundial tracklist. If that wasn’t enough to indicate that the album is, indeed, still coming out, she made it explicitly clear in her Instagram caption.

“Sundial Tracklist [sunshine emoji] my album Sundial will drop august 11th,” Noname wrote. “i was going to release the single balloons tomorrow but i’d rather share it with the rest of the album. see y’all in a few weeks :)”

Sundial comes nearly five years after Noname’s last album, Room 25. Check out the tracklist below.

1. “Black Mirror”
2. “Hold Me Down” Feat. Jimetta Rose and The Voices Of Creation
3. “Balloons” Feat. Jay Electronica and Eryn Allen Kane
4. “Boom Boom” Feat. Ayoni
5. “Potentially The Interlude”
6. “Namesake”
7. “Beauty Supply’
8. “Toxic Afro Futurism”
9. “Oblivion” Feat. Ayoni and Common
10. “Gospel?” Feat. $ilkMoney, ​Billy Woods, and Stout

Noname Threatened To Withhold Her Album ‘Sundial’ After Fans Reacted Poorly To A Featured Artist On Her Next Song

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After Noname announced that the release of her Sundial single “Balloons” was imminent, some fans were overjoyed that she had new music on the way, but others were disappointed in her choice for one of the song’s featured artists. After a minor backlash to the presence of Jay Electronica — whose 5%er philosophies often mirror Black Israelite and Nation of Islam talking points that some folks feel reinforce antisemitic beliefs — Noname threatened to withhold the album, saying rap is in a good place (the song’s still coming out, though).

“niggas legit rap about actual murder and sexual assault that they commit in real life and y’all can’t take a jay elect verse?” she wrote on Twitter. “please drink water and be safe out here. i’ll see y’all when my album drop in a few weeks. sending love and prayers.” However, when fans responded poorly to that tweet, Noname tried to elaborate on her choice, then seemingly got frustrated when her points were met with more pushback. “y’all don’t want the album,” she wrote. “fine.”

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noname jay electronica tweets
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When another fan argued she should “stick by the action instead of wasting time arguing and then getting upset,” she conceded, “oh the song fa sho coming out lol. the album is another story. i’m good on the selective outrage. anyways hip hop is in a great place right now. another noname album ain’t really necessary.”

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noname jay electronica tweets
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It’s easy to understand why Jay’s appearance might have come at a poor time. Hip-hop fans are perhaps especially sensitive to perceived antisemitism after Kanye West’s antics last year, which came at the same time as NBA star Kyrie Irving’s faux pas of sharing a link to a conspiracy video. Unfortunately, because Noname has a reputation for scrutinizing other artists’ politics, it seems that fans are taking the opportunity to fire back at her. For what it’s worth, though, artists have threatened to cancel album releases in the past, only to release the albums anyway — so perhaps when cooler heads prevail, that’s what will happen here, too.

Noname Announced The Release Date For Her Next Single, ‘Balloons’ Featuring Jay Electronica

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It seems like it’s been a long, long time since Chicago rapper/poet Noname put out a new song. However, the wait will soon come to an end, as the outspoken MC has announced the release date for her next single. It’s called “Balloons,” it features New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica and Detroit singer Eryn Allen Kane, and it’s due on July 21.

The track constitutes Noname’s first new single since 2021 when she released “Rainforest” without much fanfare. Prior to that, her last release was the fiery “Song 33,” her June 2020 response to J. Cole’s “Snow On The Bluff,” which criticized an unnamed commenter for shutting down questions online. Fans interpreted the song as a shot at Noname, and after the hype died down, it seemed that the Chicago rapper was exhausted by the scrutiny.

She announced that she was canceling her album Factory Baby in December 2021 to focus on her activism — namely the Radical Hood Library in Los Angeles — but after taking a few months away opted to return the stage at Afropunk in 2022. Then, this April, she told fans, “My new album is called Sundial. It will be released in July 2023. Thank you for everything.”

It looks like Noname’s aiming for a late-July release for the album if she’s releasing a single next week. Fingers crossed.

Swizz Beatz Drops Video for “Say Less” Feat. Lil Durk & A Boogie wit Da Hoodie

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Swizz Beatz is back with a new video for “Say Less.” The single featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Lil Durk can be found on Swizz’s collaborative EP with Mass Appeal, Hip Hop 50: Vol 2.

The 6-track project marks the second EP in Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. Coming off the first installment of the EP series with DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50 Vol. 1, Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is entirely produced by Swizz Beatz. The EP is an ode to New York rap and includes star-studded features from Nas, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Jadakiss, Jay Electronica, Benny The Butcher, Fivio Foreign, Scar Lip and Bandmanrill. Fans can also stay tuned for the “Say Less” video featuring Lil Durk & A Boogie wit da Hoodie releasing next week. 

Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is the culmination of Swizz Beatz’s career spanning over two decades and the sound that inspired it. The Verzuz creator first rose to prominence as a Ruff Ryder producing songs for DMX and Eve. The success of “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” launched Beatz’s career as a highly sought-after and regarded artist. He’s since gone on to create some of the most prolific songs in Hip Hop, working with JAY-Z, Noreaga, Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, Nas, Rakim, Lil Wayne, and many more. Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 will be followed by eight more EPs from iconic figures who’ve had a hand in expanding the culture from the streets of the Bronx to the global community. Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack, distributed via Mass Appeal’s new deal with The Orchard, is the score to the biggest birthday bash ever.

A portion of all Hip Hop 50 proceeds will be donated to the various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024. Mass Appeal recently announced Hip Hop 50 partnerships with CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka – the official Vodka of #HipHop50, as well as Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment. In January, Mass Appeal partnered with Fotografiska to launch Hip Hop Conscious, Unconscious exhibition – currently on view in New York City till May 21st before traveling to other locations. Additionally, Mass Appeal has teamed up with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming, as well as Paramount + / Showtime for a premium content partnership with captivating documentaries such as: YOU’RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX, CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN, SUPREME TEAM and more.

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SZA Has Jay Electronica Blocked

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A strange “beef” of sorts recently popped up, and many believe it’s because of differing astrological beliefs, believe it or not. Moreover, Jay Electronica recently revealed that SZA apparently has him blocked on social media, although he didn’t elaborate much as to why. Regardless, he made the revelation on a bar from his most recent guest verse on one of the most anticipated short releases in hip-hop this year. This week, Swizz Beatz released his Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 EP on Friday (April 21), which also includes Lil Wayne, Benny The Butcher, Lil Durk, Nas, and more. Specifically, Jay appears on the track “Khalas,” where the MC also addresses the reception to his Jay-Z collab project A Written Testimony.

“I did an album with Hov, lames let all their hate vent,” Jay Electronica raps on the track. “So I fell back three years like, ‘Go ahead, be great then’ / I popped out with Flygod, I popped out on ‘Donda’ / I popped out with Russ, then Vic Mensa and then Ambré / I popped up at Spades and I popped up at Vandals / And my sister keep asking why I got blocked by Solana [SZA].”

Jay Electronica Reveals SZA Blocked Him On “Khalas”

Of course, SZA and Jay Electronica haven’t had any public exchanges or interactions, especially on social media. As such, fans looked to the only time that their two names popped up simultaneously from one party or the other. That came from one of the New Orleans rapper’s Twitter rants, where he asked many in the music industry whether they believe in God. While SZA, Earl Sweatshirt, Questlove, and many others received a mention and question from Jay Electron’, Diddy was the only one to answer.

Also, some fans and outlets theorized that Jay Electronica’s criticism of astrology might have rubbed SZA- an avid believer from what her social media presence indicates- the wrong way. “Motherf***ers will tell you mercury is in retrograde and don’t even have a telescope,” he wrote in his tweet barrage. “Naw, I’m good. Salaam Alaikum.” However, this is all speculation at the end of the day. Maybe other behind the scenes factors hidden from the public contributed to this blocking. After all, it could just be a very innocent or inconsequential reason, as well. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on SZA and Jay Electronica.

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Swizz Beatz Releases ‘Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2’ Via Mass Appeal

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Today, Grammy Award-winning producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Swizz Beatz, releases his triumphant EP – Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 – via Mass Appeal. The 5-track project marks the second EP in Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. Coming off the first installment of the EP series with DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50 Vol. 1, Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is entirely produced by Swizz Beatz. The EP is an ode to New York rap and includes star-studded features from Nas, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Jadakiss, Jay Electronica, Benny The Butcher, Fivio Foreign, Scar Lip and Bandmanrill. Fans can also stay tuned for the “Say Less” video featuring Lil Durk & A Boogie wit da Hoodie releasing next week. 

Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is the culmination of Swizz Beatz’s career spanning over two decades and the sound that inspired it. The Verzuz creator first rose to prominence as a Ruff Ryder producing songs for DMX and Eve. The success of “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” launched Beatz’s career as a highly sought-after and regarded artist. He’s since gone on to create some of the most prolific songs in Hip Hop, working with JAY-Z, Noreaga, Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, Nas, Rakim, Lil Wayne, and many more. Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 will be followed by eight more EPs from iconic figures who’ve had a hand in expanding the culture from the streets of the Bronx to the global community. Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack, distributed via Mass Appeal’s new deal with The Orchard, is the score to the biggest birthday bash ever.

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A portion of all Hip Hop 50 proceeds will be donated to the various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024. Mass Appeal recently announced Hip Hop 50 partnerships with CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka – the official Vodka of #HipHop50, as well as Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment. In January, Mass Appeal partnered with Fotografiska to launch Hip Hop Conscious, Unconscious exhibition – currently on view in New York City till May 21st before traveling to other locations. Additionally, Mass Appeal has teamed up with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming, as well as Paramount + / Showtime for a premium content partnership with captivating documentaries such as: YOU’RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX, CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN, SUPREME TEAM and more.

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Swizz Beatz Recruits Jay Electronica For His Loaded “Hip Hop 50: Vol 2 EP”

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Swizz Beatz has just unveiled the updated tracklist for his long-awaited Hip Hop 50: Vol 2 EP with an added Jay Electronica track. The EP features some of Rap’s heavy hitters. From the likes of Nas, Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Benny The Butcher, Lil Durk, and Fivio Foreign to name a few. However, the Jay Elect feature comes in at a last minute addition to the project.

He ties off the EP with track No.6 with a solo cut titled “Khalas.” The producing legend teased the latest rendition of the project early Wednesday (April 19) with an Instagram post. The caption reads, “Updated track list !!!! Few more updates to come. Can’t wait for y’all to hear this EP 4-21!!!!!!” Presently, the EP drops this Friday, April 21st.

Swizz Beatz Reveals Updated Tracklist

This isn’t the first time Swizz Beatz and Jay Elect have linked up. Swizz produced “The Blinding” featuring Travis Scott, a cut from Jay’s 2020 debut album A Written Testimony. Swizz fans have eagerly waited for this EP to drop, and has the stamp of approval from the likes of Hip Hop legends DJ Premier and Busta Rhymes along with many others. Additionally, the EP initially was supposed to have a Jay-Z feature alongside Lil Wayne on track No. 2 “This Shit Right Here,” a song Swizz teased prior to unveiling the tracklist. However, it seems Hov has been removed from the credits, although he will be featured as a sample.

The EP serves as part of Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack initiative, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop this year. Moreover, the project follows DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50: Vol 1 from last year as part of the same initiative. Not only that, Swizz Beatz has been working tirelessly on this EP along with his other major collaborations. As a matter of fact, Weezy and Swizz cooked up earlier this year with a single off of The Carter VI titled “Kan’t Nobody,” which also features a sample from DMX’s classic “N-ggaz Done Started Somethin.” The EP arrives Friday and Swizz is confident that fans won’t be disappointed. Overall, the project is promised to be an absolute banger, that’ll have Swizz fans begging for more. Will you be listening? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jay Electronica Met The Illuminati, But They Didn’t Impress Him

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In a recent Twitter thread, Jay Electronica claims to have met The Illuminati. However, the mysterious and elusive group apparently failed to impress the rapper. Jay Electronica has a habit of saying some outlandish things. On social media, his tendency to make weird statements is at an all-time high. On March 13th, Jay went on an all-day rant on Twitter about a variety of different things. Most of his rant included bold statements about God, who runs the media, and The Illuminati.

The Illuminati is a secret society that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. There are many conspiracy theories and speculation surrounding the group. However, there is little concrete evidence of its existence or activities. The origins of the group can be traced back to the late 1700s but were supposedly banned around the same time. Many people believe that the secret society is still active but is hiding behind celebrities and Hollywood. In Jay Electronica’s Twitter rant, he states “They ain’t all that. Ask em about me.”

Jay Electronica Talks About God And The Illuminati

The rapper’s casual claim of meeting a notorious secret group that supposedly runs our society has understandably raised some eyebrows. While Jay has said some controversial statements on Twitter before, March 13th was an unusual day for him. The artist seems hyper-focused on spirituality and the retrograde of different planets. He is also claiming that the Dominicans run the banking system, as well as Hollywood. According to Electronica, the Visigoths are running a child trafficking ring in Hollywood. Another claim he makes is that every Albino person takes part in controlling the military complex.

In total, Jay Electronica sent out over 50 tweets on March 13th. Some fans are agreeing with his statements, while other fans worry about his mental health. But some fans are also pointing out the rapper’s connection to the Rothschild family. The Rothschild family is known for being one of the most wealthy families in the world and has its own share of controversy. Jay had an alleged affair with one of the members, and fans are linking his bizarre statements to his association with the extremely wealthy. Stay tuned to see any more updates regarding his claims.