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Joyner Lucas Delivers Stacked “Not Now, I’m Busy” After Numerous Delays

March 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joyner Lucas has been trying to perfect his sophomore album, Not Now, I’m Busy, for quite some time now. The Massachusetts rapper detailed his creative process in a lengthy Instagram post. The tape has gone through tons of reworks, especially the tracklist. In his message to the fans, he made sure to acknowledge that he has been mindful of their feedback. Today, the LP will see what its fate will be in the coming weeks.

Even though “Seventeen,” which is a tribute to Mac Miller’s classic track “Donald Trump,” did not receive the most glowing reviews, it still made it. But, Joyner Lucas did scrap a ton of previous promotional singles such as “Blackout” and “Devil’s Work 2.” He did impress us with “Sticks & Stones” and “Best For Me.” Each one boasted impressive guest performances from Conway the Machine and Jelly Roll, respectively.

Listen To Not Now, I’m Busy By Joyner Lucas

However, the high-profile names are scattered throughout the tracklist. Joyner was able to nab posthumous material from DMX, NBA YoungBoy shows up for “Cut U Off,” and Logic and Twista create a lyrical threesome. So far, Lucas’ IG followers are digging the album so far and hopefully that praise continues. Go run up Lucas’s new album now.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, Not Now, I’m Busy, by SiR? Is this his best project to date, why or why not? What songs are you gravitating toward and why? Who had the best guest performance on the record? 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 Joyner Lucas. Finally, stay with us for everything the most informative project posts throughout the week.

Not Now, I’m Busy Tracklist:

Put Me on
I’m Ill
Waiting On This
Broski
Fake Promises
When I Need Love
Cut U Off with YoungBoy Never Broke Again
What’s That?
Sticks & Stones with Conway the Machine
Best For Me with Jelly Roll
I Didn’t Go with Symba, DMX
Three Little Pigs
24 hours to live
Still Alright with Logic, Twista
Seventeen
How Much Do You Love Me?
Not Now I’m Busy with Nefertitti Avani

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Joyner Lucas Shares ‘Not Now I’m Busy’ Album

March 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With contributions from DMX, Twista, Logic, Symba, Conway the Machine, & more.

Joyner Lucas Releases Emotionally Charged Single “Best For Me” Featuring Jelly Roll

March 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Joyner Lucas has dropped his latest single, “Best For Me” (feat. Jelly Roll), advocating for support for loved ones grappling with substance abuse and addiction. With Jelly’s poignant lyrics questioning love’s complexities and Joyner’s heartfelt bars urging compassion, the duo sheds light on the struggles of those battling silently.

The track, part of Joyner’s upcoming album Not Now I’m Busy, will be released on March 22. It emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and offering unwavering support. Accompanying the release is a poignant music video that amplifies the song’s powerful message. Watch the video below to witness the emotional depth of “Best For Me.”

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Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll Pen A Poignant Message About Addiction On “Best For Me”

March 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joyner Lucas fans will not have to wait too much longer before his next album. Of course, we are referring to the heavily tweaked and pushed back release that is Not Now, I’m Busy. This LP was originally looking at a 2023 drop date. However, not-so-positive feedback on the singles encouraged the Massachusetts MC to go back to the drawing board. One of the new efforts from Joyner Lucas includes “Best For Me” featuring Jelly Roll.

You may be thinking, why is a country star on a conscious hip-hop track? Well, if you are not aware, Jelly Roll actually has a history of working with rappers. The veteran Nashville artist has worked with fellow Tennessee greats like Three 6 Mafia, as well as UGK. He has since transitioned to writing more country material, but still implements hip-hop where necessary.

Listen To “Best For Me” By Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll

Those reasons are why it makes sense to see Jelly and Joyner team up for this extremely personal single. “Best For Me” had to have been a tough record to write about as he talks about a friend who is suffering from drug addiction. Like he did on his politically focused “I’m Not Racist,” Lucas raps from his perspective on how he feels about it and from his unnamed friend. Jelly Roll adds some extra soul with a terrific chorus and vocal performance. “How can you love someone and learn to let them go? /
How can we fall apart on things we’ll never know?“

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Best For Me,” by Joyner Lucas and Jelly Roll? Is this one of the most heartfelt rap songs and records in general this year? What is your favorite element of the song and why? Who had the best performance on the track? Does this get you excited for Lucas’ upcoming album Not Now, I’m Busy? 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 Joyner Lucas and Jelly Roll. Finally, stay with us for everything the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

And what the f*** happened to you? (Fuck happened to you?)
You’re losin’ a fight (Damn)
I never thought I’d see the day that you let addiction ruin your life
Everyone callin’ that shit a disease and you makin’ feel like you in the right
But I hate the fact that you really be usin’ that as an excuse to do what you like
Or do what you might (Do what you might, woah)
And I keep on prayin’ and reachin’ for you

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Joyner Lucas Announces ‘Not Now I’m Busy’ Headlining Tour

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas has unveiled plans for his upcoming Not Now I’m Busy headlining tour, set to kick off on May 11 in Minneapolis at the Uptown Theater. The 24-city trek will feature special appearances from rappers Millyz and Dax.

The tour will include stops in major cities across the United States, such as Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston, as well as in Toronto, Canada. To cap off the cross-country tour, Joyner will revive Joyner Fest on June 22 at the DCU Center in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts.

Joyner Fest, which previously took place in November 2021 at The Palladium, saw a sold-out crowd of 8,000 and served as a platform for Worcester’s emerging artists to showcase their talent.

Tickets for the Not Now I’m Busy tour will be available to the public on Joyner’s website starting Friday, March 8, at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale tickets will be offered from Wednesday, March 6, through Thursday, March 7, at 10 p.m. local time.

The tour coincides with the release of Joyner’s highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Not Now I’m Busy, scheduled for March 22. Joyner recently unveiled the album’s artwork, generating further excitement among his fan base.

NOT NOW I’M BUSY – TOUR DATES

May 11 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater

May 13 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall

May 15 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detorit

May 16 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

May 18 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom

May 19 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

May 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

May 22 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring

May 24 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

May 25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

May 26 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

May 28 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

May 30 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

May 31 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater

June 1 – Dallas, TX – Gilley’s South Side Ballroom

June 4 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom

June 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

June 7 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre

June 8 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

June 9 – San Diego, CA – SOMA – Mainstage

June 11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

June 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

June 14 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

June 22 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center

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Joyner Lucas & Conway The Machine Flex Their Lyrical Muscles On “Sticks & Stones”

March 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Massachusetts rapper Joyner Lucas is a confusing rapper at times. He can truly blow you away with his technical ability. However, there are other instances where he comes across as bland and forgettable. Every artist has moments like that, but it seems that fans hold him to a higher standard. Other reasons for his inconsistencies are because of his projects and their rollouts. ADHD had way too many singles released ahead of it, leading to a fairly boring album listen. The same can be said about Not Now, I’m Busy.

In a lengthy November Instagram post, Joyner revealed that the album was in the works for about two years and was finished five months prior. However, due to the reactions that fans were giving to the singles, Joyner felt it was not a project that fans would enjoy. So, he decided to scrap that record that was expected to drop last year and has been reshaping the tracklist ever since. According to Genius, the songs that are rumored to make the final cut have been trimmed down to six, instead of seven.

Listen To “Sticks & Stones” By Joyner Lucas & Conway The Machine

“Blackout” with Future, and “Devil’s Work 2,” are currently not on the LP. One of the tracks that will take its place is “Sticks & Stones” with Conway the Machine. The song sees the production fit what the Buffalo MC is used to rapping over and Joyner does a solid job fitting in. On top of those changes we just mentioned, Not Now, I’m Busy is getting a brand-new cover art and official release date. The original artwork saw Joyner falling out of the sky with an exploding orange car. This new one has an orange color scheme, but the big change shows Lucas’s face in a bloody close-up. Fans should expect the tape to drop on March 22.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Sticks & Stones,” by Joyner Lucas and Conway the Machine? Is this the best single from Not Now, I’m Busy, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the song and why? Who had the strongest performance on the track and why? Is this going to be an album of the year contender, or did the hype die out for you? 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 Joyner Lucas and Conway the Machine. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

I accomplished a bunch of s*** that’s way out of your reach
And I’m still not at my peak, screamin’ on the label, “All of them budgets gotta increase”
My project complete, yeah (This s*** finished)
Look, if it ain’t the Spade, this a bottle of Clicq’
[?] inside of my Greek, you know the model, make a million dollars, repeat (Ooh)
Got that dollar routine (Talk to ’em)

[Via]

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Joyner Lucas Drops His Seventh Track From “Not Now, I’m Busy” With “24 Hours To Live”

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joyner Lucas believe it or not is a bit of a controversial figure in rap. Some think he is one of the best lyricists, while others believe he bites off of others. In addition to those divisive opinions, he also sided with his close friend and collaborator, Chris Brown. When the troubled R&B star got into a little back and forth with Tinashe a little bit ago, Joyner defended him. He was tired of all the slander being tossed around the Virginia singer’s name.

People looked at him sideways a little bit for backing someone who has a bad history with women. Not to pile on, but another thing that some hold against Joyner and his music career is how much he shares from his upcoming projects. He did this in 2020 with ADHD and is doing it now with Not Now, I’m Busy. Not too long ago, he put out the seventh single for it with “24 Hours to live.”

Listen To “24 Hours To Live” From Joyner Lucas

The track asks the question about what you would do with your life if you had just one more day on Earth. It is a cool concept, but the way Joyner approaches it is sort of boring and predictable. Someone under his Instagram post about the song summed it up perfectly. “The music, the cadence the video, a lot of this was fire… just one thing…You got a terrible mindset if that’s what you would do for your last 24 hours… Nah… you can do better. Leave a real legacy. A true man, would not consider most of the things you said in this song. Shine brighter bro.”

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single from Joyner Lucas, “24 Hours to live?” Is this the best teaser from his upcoming album, Not Now, I’m Busy? Do you think this will be the best album he has ever put out? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Joyner Lucas, as well as all of the hottest song drops.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’ll take every dead beat daddy, put ’em in the ground (Woah)
N****s actin’ like they been around but they in and out (Yeah)
I’ma run a couple hundred miles then I’m givin’ out
Hope to the people at the bottom that can never smile (Woah)
I can feel the clock runnin’ low, any minute now (Woah)
Everything I ever wanted, I’ma go and get it now, n****, now (Grrah, bah, bah)

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Joyner Lucas Drops “24 Hours to Live” from Upcoming Album ‘Not Now, I’m Busy’

October 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Joyner Lucas has unveiled his latest single, “24 Hours to Live,” a compelling addition to his forthcoming album, Not Now, I’m Busy.

In this track, Joyner Lucas delves into a thought-provoking scenario where he has just one day left to live. Through his lyrics, he paints a vivid picture of what he would do in his final hours, with lines like “take all his sh*t and then steal his identity” and “slap any hater that showed any jealousy.”

As the song progresses, he rides the beat while questioning what others might do in a similar predicament. With his signature style, he asks, “would you go crazy because of it? Kill every n***a you holdin’ a grudge against?.” The track concludes with audio of a doctor delivering the same grim news, only for it to be revealed as a misdiagnosis, injecting a touch of humor.

“24 Hours to Live” is the latest in a series of releases from Joyner, including standout songs like “Seventeen,” “Broski,” “Cut U Off (feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again),” “What’s That?,” and “Devil’s Work Part 2.”

Joyner Lucas’s previous album, “ADHD,” made a significant impact, debuting in the Top-10 of the Billboard 200, earning RIAA gold certification, and sparking vital discussions about mental health while setting a new benchmark for success among independent artists.

You can hear the new release below.

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Joyner Lucas & Will Smith Join Forces For Surprise Joint Album

September 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joyner Lucas has recently revealed a surprise joint album with none other than Will Smith. The announcement, in celebration of the Hollywood legend’s birthday, promises an exciting musical collaboration between the two artists. A Letter From Lucas To Smith On Monday, September 25, Joyner Lucas took to Instagram to announce a new joint album project […]

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