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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.

Jay Electronica Shows Love Towards Kanye, Says He ‘Can’t Wait’ For His Next Venture

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Jay Electronica took to Twitter yesterday where he let off a string of MANY tweets. The A Written Testimony rapper went on a rant asking fellow musicians if they believed in God, expressing his admiration for Louis Farrakhan, and even voiced his support for Kanye West. In his tweet about Kanye, he wrote that he can’t wait for what the multi-hyphenate has up his sleeve next.

“I can’t wait for Ye to bust y’all heads wide open w his next maneuver. Godspeed Ye,” he wrote on Twitter.

Following his tweet for Kanye, he then called on NBA Youngboy to join the Nation Of Islam. “Tell NBA Youngboy i said come to Islam and be the great Commander of me God intends for you,” he tweeted.

Throughout his Twitter rant, Jay Electronica made numerous references to the “Synogauge Of Satan,” an anti-semitic phrase used to liken Jewish people to Satan. Electronica then to took time in his rant to address his anti-semitic allegations, even saying that hating on his is antisemitic because his grandmother was Semitic. “PS, if you hate on me, tha’s antisemitic. Word to my Semitic grandmother,” he tweeted.

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Jay Electronica “Can’t Wait” For Kanye West’s Next Move

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Jay Electronica just went on a Twitter rampage, a salient point of which was that he “can’t wait” for Kanye West’s next move. Of course, this should worry many people out there considering the controversies and harmful statements he’s been involved in recently. However, at least the media cycle around him has grown ever so slightly more moderated over the past few months. Regardless, Jay went at religion and non-believers, he called out many celebrities directly asking them if they believed in God, and unleashed small but loaded statements. While he’s gotten in trouble in the past for his controversial views, this was more of a weird tirade than anything else.

“I can’t wait for Ye to bust y’all heads wide open w his next maneuver. Godspeed Ye,” he shared on Twitter. Another notable tweet he fired off was inviting YoungBoy to join the Nation of Islam, probably after he found out that he was considering Mormon baptism. “Tell NBA Youngboy i said come to Islam and be the great Commander of [men] God intends for you,” the 46-year-old shared.

Jay Electronica “Can’t Wait” For Kanye’s Return

Despite his public persona becoming more divisive, his catalog remains elusive but incredibly celebrated. Sure, he’s not the most prolific or grandiose of lyricists, but his verses always create somewhat of a moment. For example, he contributed to Ye’s lengthy “Jesus Lord” track off his album Donda. In addition, he apparently told Kevin Durant last year that new music is on the way. Perhaps he’s looking to make a grand return.

Meanwhile, the most recent bit of Jay Electron’ news was a curious anecdote from Hit-Boy. “Jay electronica called me randomly while me and Nas were working on ‘Hood2Hood,’” the producer tweeted. Moreover, he was referencing a set of bars on that track that were inspired by the following exchange. “And i put him on speaker he said ‘if y’all in there working on more music i’m coming to shoot the studio up’ jokingly of course.” A humorous but also extreme person, he was blasted for similarly antisemitic views to that of Kanye’s, albeit less extreme. One of those is his consistent use of the phrase “synagogue of Satan.” However, as long his skill isn’t hampered by his controversial rhetoric, he’ll likely keep his acclaimed career. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest updates on Kanye West and Jay Electronica.

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Russ’ ‘Chomp 2’ Prepares For Lyrical Warfare With Help From Jadakiss, Wale, Joey Badass, And More

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Russ rarely takes a break when it comes to releasing music, and after a streak of dropping singles that began over the summer, he’s prepared to end the year on a high note with a brand new album. Russ will drop Chomp 2 on Wednesday, December 8, and hours before he releases it, he shared the tracklist and features. The full-length effort will see contributions from Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg, Jay Electronica, The Game, Big Sean, Wale, Joey Badass, Styles P, Westside Gunn, Lloyd Banks, Ghostface Killah, Papoose, Big K.R.I.T., Ranson, DJ Premier, Hit-Boy, Mozzy, CyHi The Prynce, and more.

Chomp 2 also offers an impressive cast of producers, including 9th Wonder, Hary Fraud, DJ Premier, Hit-Boy, The Alchemist, Statik Selektah, Boi-1da, Bink!

The album comes a year after he released its predecessor. The first Chomp is much shorter, clocking in at six songs and with features from Ab-Soul, Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, Kxng Crooked, Benny The Butcher, and DJ Premier.

Chomp 2 will join a strong cast of singles Russ has released in 2021. They include “On The Way,” “Satisfy,” “Lucky,” “Private,” and “Status.” He’s also worked with Lil Baby and Blxst in addition to teasing a potential joint album with Kehlani.

You can view the tracklist for Chomp 2 in the post above.

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