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Rick Ross Names The Drake Collab He Loves The Most

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Rick Ross and Drake have quite the extensive personal and collaborative history, one that might expand soon according to the former and Meek Mill. Moreover, Rozay has a lot to look back on and treasure when it comes to the memories he crafted with the 6ix God over the years. What’s more is that these are represented by specific collaborative tracks across their discographies. You could look at iconic Drizzy songs like “Lord Knows,” “Money In The Grave,” or “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” for this. Other highlights include Ross’ “Gold Roses” and “Aston Martin Music,” and there are also plenty of tracks from other primary artists, like DJ Khaled’s “I’m On One,” in which they both appear.

Furthermore, Rick Ross recently joined Adin Ross for a livestream together on Wednesday (January 3). During it, the streamer asked him for a particularly treasured memory of his when it comes to his relationship with Drake. “I’ma say ‘Stay Schemin,’” the Mississippi native expressed. “He came out to us; he came out in the streets. He came to us when he put that record together. It was one of those vibes. We had the beat. He walked right in on it as we was puttin’ it together and he didn’t wait one second, so that was most definitely magical.”

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Rick Ross & Adin Ross’ Full Livestream: Watch

The Drake conversation begins around the 35-minute mark.

Of course, Drake has also been prone to shout out his partner Rick Ross every once in a while for social media to see. Back in April of last year, he called him his “identical twin” when a fan mixed them up while the Maybach Music Group mogul was in Jamaica. A few years prior in 2021, following the aforementioned “Lemon Pepper Freestyle,” the Too Good To Be True MC addressed rumors that they were working on a collab album. Clearly, with all the time that has passed since, it looks like this isn’t panning out anytime soon.

Meanwhile, the Toronto native doesn’t crack the 47-year-old’s top three rappers list, but he’s not far behind. In fact, Rick Ross recently explained why most rappers have the same top three ranking. That’s up for debate, but his point holds true for a lot of legendary lyricists out there, perhaps even for Drake himself. For more news and the latest updates on this duo, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Bas & Amaarae Prove They’re R&B Icons On “Decent” From Dreamville Artist’s New Album: Stream

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We’re still waiting for J. Cole’s follow-up to 2021’s The Off-Season. Thankfully, the North Carolina native is keeping us well-fed with his impressive feature run this year. After joining Drake and Nicki Minaj on For All The Dogs and Pink Friday 2 respectively, he gave three appearances to Dreamville artist Bas on his must-hear We Only Talk About Real S**t When We’re F**ked Up LP this past Friday (December 15).

The 17-track project is arguably some of the musical sensation’s best, most confident work to date. Friends like Sha Sha, ASAP Ferg, Adekunle Gold, and FKJ were able to lend a hand too. On the sixth title, “Decent,” we hear from a rising starlet by the name of Amaarae, who makes an appearance on our upcoming R&B Albums OTY article thanks to her stunning Fountain Baby LP in the summer. Now, she and Bas are putting their dreamy voices together over production from DZL, FKJ, Ron Gilmore, and Kurzweil.

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Bas Ends 2023 on a Triumphant Note with We Only Talk About Real S**t When We’re F**ked Up

“She don’t a hundred percent trust me, no / I can’t a hundred percent blame her, no,” the 36-year-old empathetically sings early on in the song. “I done seen plenty of the ni**as change up / We still hundred percent the same us.” For her part, Ama later comes in, sweetly crooning, “Whenever I’m feelin’ down / Give me little lovin’ and we’re back around… Callin’ enemies or friends, yeah, we back up now / I can’t even lie right now, b**ch, I’m higher now, ghetto fever.”

Dive into Amaarae and Bas’ stunning collaboration, “Decent,” above. If you’re feeling the We Only Talk About Real S**t When We’re F**ked Up song, be sure to add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our weekly Fire Emoji update at the link below.

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Quotable Lyrics:

On the jetski with your ni**a, we abroad
Really you should in them skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt
Feelin’ like I’m healin’
Feel like I’m kinda decent

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“Because the Internet” Turns 10: Revisit Childish Gambino’s “The Worst Guys” Featuring Chance The Rapper

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We’ve seen many different eras of Donald Glover throughout his career as an actor and artist, but arguably one of the best came during his Because the Internet album release. The 19-track project came out on this day (December 10) a decade ago, with guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, Azealia Banks, and Chance The Rapper on “The Worst Guys,” marking their third collaborative effort. It comes after Acid Rap‘s “Favorite Song” and another Childish Gambino cut, “They Don’t Like Me,” and remains in rotation for fans of both lyricists to this day.

Though the Chicago native doesn’t get to flex his lyrical chops on “The Worst Guys,” he does let his vocals shine on the hook with his longtime friend. His contribution may seem minor, but The Rapper’s unique voice helps create contrast between Glover’s always-impressive wordplay. “Tia and Tamera in my bed, I’m a smart guy / I ain’t f**king with you ni**as like apartheid,” the Swarm creator rhymes on the first verse. “Hits on my list, check my archive.”

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Celebrate a Decade of Because the Internet with “The Worst Guys” Music Video

Since his 2013 LP, Gambino has slowed down musically, though his discography remains strong. 2014 brought forth his Kauai album, and after that came a distinct shift in sound on “Awaken, My Love!” in 2016. From there, the Atlanta actor delivered 3.15.20 ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he appears on the soundtrack for his Beyonce-inspired Amazon Prime series.

Take yourself back a decade in time by watching Childish Gambino and Chance the Rapper make magic in the Because the Internet visual above. If “The Worst Guys” isn’t already on your throwback playlist, you can find it on Spotify/Apple Music. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our weekly Fire Emoji update at the link below.

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Quotable Lyrics:

At a Clippers game on the courtside
Watch a ni**a shoot like a four-five
They mad at me too, I got more fire
Why these b**ches see you? “Go home, Roger”

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“In The Trunk”: FendiDa Rappa & GloRilla Go Hard For New Single & Visual

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GloRilla stands out from the average rap diva, thanks to her petite frame and shamelessly foolish personality. We’ve seen her become more confident in her skin than ever before in 2023, and part of that is likely due to the year she’s had musically. Of course, Kai Cenat wasn’t a fan of her “CHA CHA CHA” single, but we’re certain he won’t feel the same about her work with FendiDa Rappa on “In The Trunk.”

The femcees have been teasing their track and its accompanying visual online all week, and on New Music Friday (December 1), it finally landed on DSPs. While spitting some seriously NSFW bars, the Southern starlet dances and turns up, keeping the jeans on her pants unzipped, much to some viewer’s disappointment. “Mfs be so worries bout me and my pants 😂,” Glo clapped back at them on Twitter earlier this week. “Ion zip ’em up ’cause my t**t too phat and ion wanna zip it up by mistake, d**n!” she quipped.

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GloRilla Gets Nasty on FendiDa Rappa’s “In The Trunk”

After the success she found with Cardi B on “Point Me 2” earlier this year, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Fendi have another hit on her hands with “In The Trunk.” She’s still early on in her rap career, but we’ve definitely got our eyes on what’s next for Da Rappa.

Watch the salacious and silly visual for FendiDa Rappa’s “In The Trunk” above, and add it to your party playlist on Spotify/Apple Music to ensure you have a lit holiday season. Besides collabing with Fendi, rumour has it GloRilla and J. Cole might be cooking up some heat together too. Check out photos of them in the studio together at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music recommendations.

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Quotable Lyrics:

I’m hit as f**k that d**k and liquor linked up in my kidney
He Bobby Brownin’ in that pu**y off that Pink Whitney
Givin’ me backshots, got me screamin’ like Ricky
I’m on my bulls**t, I just bought some new ti**ies

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Boldy James Rocks His “Brand New Chanel Kicks” On New Nicholas Craven Joint

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Boldy James is one of the most consistent forces in the genre of hip-hop. He’s so dedicated that even a car crash hasn’t been able to stop him from sharing his art. On Friday (November 17), he and frequent collaborator Nicholas Craven reunited on “Brand New Chanel Kicks,” which markedly finds the lyricist updating listeners on his recovery journey. “Three weeks ago was paralyzed, my people’s all was terrified / Been had a blue check, but in the streets you know I’m verified,” he raps mid-way through the song.

Elsewhere over Craven’s production, James shares that he was wearing a pair of “Brand New Chanel Kicks” when he was finally able to stand up from his wheelchair, hence the name of their collab. “Screws and rods all in my shit. I couldn’t do nothin’, I couldn’t even move my motherf**kin’ toes,” the 41-year-old says on the outro, reflecting on how far he’s come physically since the January incident.

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Boldy James and Nicholas Craven Are Back on “Brand New Chanel Kicks”

As Stereogum notes, along with the new single came an announcement for the rapper-producer duo’s next project, Penalty Of Leadership. More details have yet to arrive. Still, after what we heard on Fair Exchange No Robbery in 2022, we’re curious to see what other bars Boldy has ready to go. Thankfully, Craven’s beats seem to always provide the Atlanta-born artist with the inspiration he needs to express himself in a clever, candid manner.

Listen to Boldy James’ latest collaboration with Nicholas Craven above. If you’re feeling “Brand New Chanel Kicks,” make sure to add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. For more HNHH release recommendations, click the clink below to stream our weekly Fire Emoji update.

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Quotable Lyrics:

Had to place another field bet
Invested in the pill press and ran me up a real check
Three weeks ago was paralyzed, my people’s all was terrified
Been had a blue check, but in the streets you know I’m verified

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Tobe Nwigwe & Nas Join Forces With Jacob Banks For “On My Soul” Song From “Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts”

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There’s plenty to check out this New Music Friday (May 19), though hip-hop heads, in particular, may be interested in a collaborative effort from Grammy-nominated artist Tobe Nwigwe and legendary lyricist Nas. The duo came together along with Jacob Banks to share the lead single from the forthcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts film, and certainly didn’t disappoint. While Tobe starts off strong on the chorus and first verse, the singer lends his talents to the bridge, crooning out, “Bring me the smoke and I’ll build you a fire / To burn my desire, burn my desire.”

Afterward, it’s Nas’ turn to shine. “Don’t slander all the banter / Just one answer, I’m an animal,” he begins the song’s second verse. “I’m just one man, outstandin’ though / Part wolf, part king, part Hannibal,” the New Yorker’s rhymes continue. To close out “On My Soul,” all three creatives come together on a final chorus, showing off their respective talents and generating buzz for what else is to come from the soundtrack.

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Tobe Nwigwe, Nas, and Jacob Banks Team Up For “On My Soul”

While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in April, director Steven Caple Jr. hinted that some other noteworthy names will appear as well. “We have A Tribe Called Quest, we have Wu-Tang [Clan],” he revealed, also hinting at Nas’ appearance by saying, “We have a legacy artist who’s blessing us with a new track for our film, and I’m so excited about that. … He’s from the ‘90s, but I would say that he’s arguably one of the top three rappers to ever live.”

Stream “On My Soul” from the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts soundtrack on YouTube above, or add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Who contributed your favourite part to the collaboration, Tobe Nwigwe, Nas, or Jacob Banks? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later this weekend for more release recommendations.

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Quotable Lyrics:

Don’t slander all the banter
Just one answer, I’m an animal
I’m just one man, outstandin’ though
Part wolf, part king, part Hannibal

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Conway The Machine & Westside Gunn Reconnect For “Brucifix” From “WON’T HE DO IT” Album

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The first New Music Friday of May has brought with it several noteworthy singles, including the return of Brent Faiyaz on “Fell In Love” alongside Marshmello and Desiigner’s exploration of his mental health on “Timmy Turner 2.” Aside from that, a handful of new albums and EPs arrived on DSPs too, such as DaBaby’s Call Da Fireman, and Conway the Machine’s WON’T HE DO IT. The latter was preceded by singles such as “Quarters,” “Super Bowl” featuring Juicy J and Sauce Walka, and finally, “The Chosen” with Jae Skeese.

Another title from the 14-song tracklist that got an early debut is “Brucifix.” The three-minute and 10-second long effort includes an appearance from Conway’s frequent collaborator, Westside Gunn. Though it was on DSPs prior to his album’s arrival, it did appear in a visual for “Quarters,” which the Buffalo-born wordsmith shared on YouTube just last month. The minimal beat was produced by Daringer, and it certainly doesn’t distract from either artist’s bold bars.

Conway The Machine and Westside Gunn Show Off Their Lyrical Talents on “Brucifix”

“Cocaine, caviar, and grouper fishes / You see a bunch of rappers, I see a group of bitches,” Conway sets the scene as his verse begins. “No broke n*ggas around me / That shit might rub off, I’m superstitious.” For his part, Westside name-dropped plenty of fashion brands, in his usual style. “Bottega green satchels / Bet I’ll be at you, Tom Ford tracksuit,” the east coast icon rhymes. “Prince Markie D on the stove, wearin’ raccoons / You just got it, I wore this shit Fashion Week last June (Ah).”

Other friends who appear on CTM’s latest effort include Fabolous, Ransom, and Jozzy. Stream Westside Gunn’s latest work with Conway the Machine on YouTube above, or add “Brucifix” to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. If you haven’t already, tap into the full WON’T HE DO IT album here. For more HNHH release recommendations, check in later today for our weekly Fire Emoji round-up.

Quotable Lyrics:

Cocaine, caviar, and grouper fishes
You see a bunch of rappers, I see a group of bitches
No broke n*ggas around me
That shit might rub off, I’m superstitious

Armani White & A$AP Ferg Flex Their “SILVER TOOTH.” On Bow Wow-Sampling Single

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Def Jam’s Armani White already won us over with “GOATED.” earlier this year, but now, the lyricist has more heat for your consideration. This New Music Friday (April 21), he and A$AP Ferg came together on “SILVER TOOTH.”, which samples Bow Wow’s 2011 track, “Take Ya Home” (produced by The Neptunes), as previously teased on social media. The new single was put together by July Da Producer, and will certainly be in rotation for many throughout the coming months.

“Ayy, used to have a silver tooth when I was just a pup, yeah / Now I got some killers who got shotties with the pumps,” the 26-year-old rhymes on the infectious chorus. For his part, Ferg comes in later with bars like “Walk around like I’m Nigo with the diamonds in the clock / Moonwalkin’ on these hoes, I got diamonds in my socks,” and “Might be funny like I’m Biggie but I’m ridin’ like I’m ‘Pac / I’m the king of your city, give a f*ck about your block.”

A$AP Ferg Joins Armani White for “SILVER TOOTH.”

While teasing “SILVER TOOTH” online ahead of its debut, Armani hinted that he’s got “another one” on the way in the near future, much to fan’s pleasure. Prior to today’s single, other recent efforts from the rising star include an appearance on JELEEL!’s “GNARLY!” and an updated version of “GOATED.,” this one featuring Denzel Curry. His last project, 2021’s Things We Lost In The Fire EP made a strong impression on listeners, who have been begging him to unleash an album soon.

Stream Armani White’s “SILVER TOOTH.” with A$AP Ferg on YouTube above, or add it to your Spotify/Apple Music playlist. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the new joint track in the comments. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our Fire Emoji and R&B Season updates later this weekend.

Quotable Lyrics:

Walk around like I’m Nigo with the diamonds in the clock
Moonwalkin’ on these hoes, I got diamonds in my socks
Might be funny like I’m Biggie but I’m ridin’ like I’m ‘Pac
I’m the king of your city, give a f*ck about your block

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Bad Bunny Joins Grupo Frontera For Surprise Single & Music Video, “un x100to”

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After an epic weekend at Coachella, both on the stage and in the crowd, Bad Bunny is starting our week off right with a new single. For his latest release, the Bullet Train actor teamed up with Mexican norteño band, Grupo Frontera, to create a unique piece of music called “un x100to,” which translates to “one percent,” as Hypebae notes. The single landed on Monday (April 17), along with an accompanying music video that finds Bunny standing out amongst his collaborators in a bright-blue outfit while they dress down in cowboy-style clothing.

Upon sharing “un x 100to,” the 29-year-old spoke with Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1 about his experience making the song. “I really love Grupo Frontera because I think they have a lot of feelings in their songs. I love the way that they perform and they made it with the heart just like me,” Bunny shared while giving the foreign group their flowers. He seemed pleased in his decision to step away from his usual sounds, explaining, “It’s very necessary because the world needed, I think the world needed to know more about all culture, the Latin culture. Another perspective is not only reggaeton and perreo and urban music. There are also other very beautiful and very wild genres of Latin music.”

Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny Collaborate on “un x100to”

The “La Jumpa” artist is likely riding on a high right now following his historic Coachella performance this past weekend. Fans saw him bring out Post Malone and other guests, and though he was hit with technical difficulties, Bunny carried on like a champ. Now, he gets to prepare to do it all over again this coming Friday (April 21).

Tune into Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera’s new visual on YouTube above, or add the collab track to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Who else would you like to see the Puerto Rican artist collaborate with this year? Let us know in the comments, and check back in later this week for more release updates on our Fire Emoji update.

Quotable Lyrics:

Hace tiempo no pensaba en ti
Borracho a tu Insta me metí
Baby, ya yo sé que a ti te va bien
Que de mí tú no quieres saber, ey, ey

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Drake & The Weeknd’s Artificial Intelligence Collab Includes Bars About Selena Gomez

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Usually, rappers only have their contemporaries to worry about as competition. Now, they’re facing the threat of artificial intelligence more fiercely than ever before. In recent weeks, a slew of videos have surfaced online, unveiling what our favourite artists would sound like singing songs from other people’s discographies thanks to the power of computer technology. Some programs are even penning new lyrics and putting vocals from artists like Drake and The Weeknd behind them to generate authentic-sounding fake singles that have been generating plenty of buzz online.

As HipHopDX notes, Friday (April 14), saw a YouTube account called ghostwriter upload a track called “heart on my sleeve.” They described it as a “Drake AI song featuring The Weeknd.” Over the beat, we hear a voice eerily similar to Drizzy’s name-dropping a fellow Canadian and his beauty guru ex-girlfriend. “I came in with my ex like Selena to flex / Bumping Justin Bieber the fever ain’t left / She know all she need, I need her she blessed, giving her my best,” the lyrics begin. “I got my heart on my sleeve with a knife in my back what’s with that? / (Aye) 21, I love him that my brother that’s my slatt,” Drake’s verse continues.

The Weeknd and Drake Come Together via AI

For The Weeknd’s part, he also sings about Selena Gomez, who he previously dated. “Got these pearls on my neck, got these girls on my check like Selena baby / Oh my genie maybe yeah, she taking the Lambo for a drive using the fancy door,” The Idol star’s AI voice rings out. “When she went out the store, I throw my heart on my sleeve.” For many artists, hearing their source of revenue recreated so effortlessly online is certainly jarring, to say the least.

The Scorpion hitmaker experienced it earlier this week as well. At the time, he heard himself rapping Ice Spice’s “Munch (Feelin’ U)” thanks to modern technology. Champagne Papi shared it on his Instagram Story, giving many of his millions of followers a laugh. If hearing The Weeknd and Drake on a song together has you feeling nostalgic for their past collaborations, revisit fan favourites like “The Zone” or “Crew Love” below.

Revisit the Canadian Artists’ Real Collaborative Efforts Below

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