Juelz Santana is known for his extensive collaborative history with Dipset and many others. So it’s no surprise that he just came through with another posse cut-like track. Moreover, the “Friendly” MC just tapped Meek Mill, Jim Jones, and Rowdy Rebel for the new single and music video, “Boyz N Da Hood.” It’s an East Coast-heavy record with a slight Detroit bounce and bass to it, but the lyrical style roots it in New York quite decidedly.
Furthermore, Meek Mill’s quick and jumbled flows to kick the track off show the hunger that fuels him to seek presidential performances these days. Capo does a solid job, Rowdy Rebel comes through with a lot of energy, and Juelz Santana himself provides some of the most compelling bars on the song. While the beat isn’t much to write home about, these MCs show off a lot of chemistry here. No wonder a lot of them stuck up for the Big Apple following Lil Yachty’s controversial fashion comments…
Meanwhile, this follows a lot of recent Juelz Santana singles such as “Party N Bulls**t” with Jadakiss, so make sure to check them out as well if you liked “Boyz N Da Hood.” If you haven’t heard this new song yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or check out the music video below. Down there, you can also find some standout bars and the comments section for you to drop your thoughts on the track. As always, come back to HNHH for more great hip-hop drops around the clock.
Juelz Santana’s “Boyz N Da Hood” With Meek Mill, Jim Jones & Rowdy Rebel: Stream & Watch The Music Video
Quotable Lyrics Might spend a fortune on a watch just to waste some time, Only rock it once, that’s what I call a waste of time, Back of the Maybach, dripped in the illest fashion, Bro, it’s smoke spilling ashes on the illest fabric
Juelz Santana is working with one of New York’s youngest stars, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, for a new single, “Friendly”. This, and perhaps a couple of others, are going to be landing on the “There It Go” rapper’s upcoming album, Better Late Than Never. In 2024, the veteran MC has put out “Score”, and “Party N Bulls***” which features Jadakiss. However, it seems that the final tracklist is still up in the air. The same goes for the release date, but there is a chance the project arrives later this summer.
Even though Juelz Santana is not really putting up as big of numbers as he used to, “Friendly” is popping off a bit. The same goes for the aforementioned Jadakiss collab, with both hitting well over 100,000 streams on Spotify. With how they are trending right now, both have cracked the top five ‘Popular’ category. On “Friendly”, Juelz and A Boogie are finally fed up with being the nice guys in the rap game. Instead, they are adopting this lone wolf mentality, which the “Drowning” hitmaker hints at on the chorus. Speaking of which, this generation’s NY hip-hop star pays homage to the greats that paved the way for him, specifically 50 Cent. He does a loose interpolation of the iconic “Many Men” hook to pretty decent effect. However, we will let you decide how you feel about “Friendly”, so listen to it with the link below.
Many men, huh, many men saw many n****s wanna catch me like him Please-please, I don’t want this FN to squeeze But if he sneeze, somebody gon’ bless him Oh, many men wish death ‘pon me She hit my other partner, I got rips on jeans I spent six hundred thousand on a watch and two chains
Since his debut, Chris Brown has been a dominant force in the music industry. He is known for his smooth vocals, impressive dance moves, and a string of hits that span over a decade. From R&B to pop, he has consistently delivered chart-topping singles that showcase his versatility and talent. With numerous awards, including a Grammy and countless nominations, Chris Brown’s influence on contemporary music is undeniable.
His career has seen remarkable highs, from his early days as a teenage sensation to his continued success as a seasoned artist. As we dive into his discography, we’ll explore five essential songs defining his journey. These songs highlight the tracks that have not only topped the charts but also left a lasting impact on the music industry. These songs capture the essence of Chris Brown’s artistry, celebrating his contributions to music and his enduring legacy.
“Run It!” was the debut single that launched Chris Brown into the spotlight in 2005. Featuring Juelz Santana, this track quickly became a massive hit. It also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and made Chris Brown the first male artist since Diddy in 1997 to have his debut single reach No. 1. The song’s captured listeners’ attention and set the stage for his successful career. Further, the success of “Run It!” was a commercial triumph and a critical one. This track laid the foundation for his future hits, establishing him as a fresh and dynamic force in the music industry. “Run It!” remains a fan favorite and a testament to Chris Brown’s enduring appeal.
2. “Forever”
Released in 2008, “Forever” marked a significant moment in Chris Brown’s career. The track, featured on the deluxe edition of his second studio album Exclusive, quickly climbed the charts. It also peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its upbeat tempo and romantic lyrics made it a favorite for weddings and special occasions, further cementing Brown’s versatility as an artist. Moreover, “Forever” stood out not only for its commercial success but also for its cultural impact. Its iconic music video added to the song’s appeal. “Forever” remains a standout track in Chris Brown’s discography, highlighting his ability to craft timeless hits that transcend musical genres.
3. “Look At Me Now” (Feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)
In 2011, Chris Brown teamed up with hip-hop heavyweights Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes for “Look at Me Now.” The track showcased his ability to blend rap and R&B effortlessly. The song, featured on his fourth studio album F.A.M.E., became an instant hit. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated urban radio. Additionally, “Look at Me Now” is notable for its rapid-fire verses and complex production. Busta Rhymes delivers one of the fastest rap verses of his career. The track’s success highlighted Brown’s versatility and ability to collaborate with artists from different genres. This track reinforced Chris Brown’s presence in the music industry.
4. “Fine China” (2013)
“Fine China,” released in 2013, marked a return to Chris Brown’s R&B roots with a contemporary twist. The lead single from his sixth studio album X, the song drew comparisons to the classic sounds of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. “Fine China” features smooth melodies and an irresistible groove that captures the essence of timeless R&B. The song received widespread acclaim for its production and Brown’s performance, peaking at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Inspired by Michael Jackson’s iconic style, the music video further highlighted Brown’s impressive dance skills and storytelling ability.
In 2019, Chris Brown and Drake put their past differences aside to collaborate on “No Guidance.” The song quickly became one of the year’s biggest hits. Featured on Brown’s ninth studio album Indigo, the song showcased the strengths of both artists. The smooth production, catchy melody, and laid-back vibe made “No Guidance” an instant classic, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multiple platinum certifications.
The collaboration was highly anticipated and did not disappoint, with fans praising Brown and Drake’s chemistry. The track’s success was bolstered by its memorable music video, which featured a humorous dance-off between the two artists, further cementing its place in pop culture. “No Guidance” exemplifies Chris Brown’s ability to stay relevant and continuously produce hits that resonate with a broad audience, making it a standout track in his extensive catalog.
In preparation for his forthcoming album Better Late Than Never, New York’s own Juelz Santana enlists Jadakiss (@Therealkiss) for the R2DaEz & Duke Dollas-produced anthem “Party N Bullshit.” Accompanied by a new music video directed by Andre “DreVinci” Jones, the latest drop from the Harlem MC serves as the first official single on his new body of work. The track finds Santana trading bars with his Verzuz adversary while paying homage to Notorious B.I.G.’s 1993 classic cut “Party and Bullshit.”
When asked about what it was like creating the song with the LOX frontman in a press statement, Santana reveals
:”Collaborating with Jadakiss was natural. We both bring different vibes to the table, and this record reflects that synergy. The vibe in the studio was crazy that day. We were both vibing off each other’s energy, bouncing ideas back and forth. Kiss brought that classic, raw lyricism, and I added my own flavor with the flow. It was all about capturing that essence of having a good time while still keeping it authentic.”
As one of the founding members of the legendary Hip-Hop group Diplomats, Juelz Santana has been in the spotlight since 2002. He was featured on major hit records by Cam’ron such as “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma” and appeared on Chris Brown’s hit “Run It.” His career was on a meteoric rise, with a signing to Def Jam and a much-rumored joint project with Lil Wayne in the works. Despite label politics and jail time derailing his trajectory, Santana is back with new material and a renewed mindset, making it clear he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
Juelz Santana, for the last four years, has been pretty elusive. New music is a rarity from him these days, but things could be doing a 180 very soon. The Harlem, New York rapper could be working toward a new album for this year, and one of the main reasons why we have this hunch is his output lately. Just a few weeks ago, he put out “Score”, a simple yet effective NY drill cut ideal for when you to get locked in before a big game. Now, Juelz Santana has returned once more, this time bringing Jadakiss along, for “Party N Bulls***”.
Another factor playing into our LP prediction are the hashtags he has included frequently. “#BetterLateThenNever” was on his Instagram post for “Score”, as well as “Party N Bulls***”. Could this be the title for Juelz’s tape? One can only hope for now, but we are enjoying his much-needed return for now. On this single, him and Jadakiss both are rapping with hunger and confidence. “You just a palm boy, me, I got King’s Disease / Boys can’t compete with me, I’m too elite, you see / I’m a big stepper, don’t end up beneath my feet“. On top of the sticky one liners, the instrumental is also winner. Again, it is shaking things up, but the eerie piano keys and dark tone sell the intimidation aspect of “Party N Bulls***”.
Listen To “Party N Bulls***” By Juelz Santana & Jadakiss
Quotable Lyrics:
Free El Chapo, R.I.P Pop Smoke I ain’t from the Bronx but I’m on my Benny Bronco Keep the K flock on me, call me Flaco Ballin’, me and Capo, savage, Randy Macho Opps, no f***ing, hope they die slow Playin’, get your mind blown to another time zone
Dipset (The Diplomats) affiliate Juelz Santana has been repping the blue-collar city of Harlem, New York with much pride. Essentially a living legend at this point in his career, the 42-year-old is not dropping as much as he used to. In fact, the last new single we received from the MC was back in October of last year. “Black Opps” with Yung Tripp and Cassidy was the release, but he was a feature on it. The last time he dropped a solo track was “Whitney” back in September 2022.
Then, if you want to look at when he dropped an album, you will have to go even further back in time. In 2020, Juelz released #FREESANTANA, a tight, ten-song record with a stacked guest list. Dave East, Jim Jones, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Belly, Jeremih, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie assisted him greatly. But after such a long absence how would the MC come back? Well, Juelz Santana is looking to get with the times with “Score”.
What we mean by that is that Santana is going New York drill on this cut and it pans out well. Self-produced and written, he made this song for the hoopers in his hometown and across the globe. “Uh, they counting me out like never before / Never again, I’m back up, look at the score“. You can check out “Score” with the new music video above.
What are your thoughts on “Score” by Juelz Santana? Is this one of his better songs as of late, why or why not? Do you think he is working on a new album finally? How do you feel about the drill beat on this track? Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Juelz Santana. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
Fresh off the rebound, coming down for the three now (Swish) Everybody on they feet now, everybody out they seat now We back up, got the lead now, get the broom, it’s a sweep now Mixing on ’em Kyrie now, runnin’ through ’em like I got on cleats now Shake a n**** out his sneaks now, I’m unleashing the beast now They should’ve known I was getting back up
ASAP Rocky and Rihanna have been going out more. The couple stepped away from the spotlight for a couple years to start a family, but it looks as though both of them are ready to drop new music and regain their popularity. The couple went out for a date night on May 15, and appeared to be having a great time. Footage of the two of them went viral, but the real standout moment came when ASAP Rocky decided to do karaoke. The Harlem rapper stepped up and serenaded the mother of his children with a classic rap single from Cam’ron and Juelz Santana.
ASAP Rocky took the mic and ripped off some of “Oh Boy” while Rihanna stood next to him. A fan captured the whole thing on their phone, and Rihanna looked directly into the camera during Rocky’s rapping. “That’s my baby daddy,” she mouthed amidst the chatter in the club. The pop star mouths the words she knows alongside Rocky, but both of them run out of steam. “I don’t know the rest, y’all,” the rapper says while laughing. The club didn’t care, and cheered on Rocky’s performance.
Rihanna wasn’t the only one who was proud of her partner that night. In a separate video, ASAP Rocky can be seen warning a man not to hit on his baby mama. “Don’t be romantic to my girl like that,” he told him. There was a split second where it seemed as though the interaction was going to get serious, but the rapper diffused the situation with some humor. “I’m playing with you, man,” he assured the stranger. The two then shook hands and continued to have fun.
ASAP Rocky picking Cam’ron’s “Oh Boy” was no accident. The rapper is an enormous fan of Cam and the whole Dipset crew. During a 2013 interview with Google Play, Rocky picked the album with “Oh Boy” on it, Come Home with Me, as one of his all-time favorites. “At that time,” he explained. “Dispet was my everything. I used to wear the bandana like Juelz Santana. It was just really flashy, flamboyant, gangsta sh*t and I f*cked with it. That was a good a*s f*cking album.” Cam’ron has shown love in return, praising ASAP Mob for continuing the Dipset legacy.
On this date in 2003, Cam’ron’s crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointed Cam’ron as the President of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Coming on the heels of the release of Cam’s Come Home With Me LP, Diplomatic Immunity introduced the entire Dipset squad, including Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey, Un Kasa, and Hell Rell. With production from the likes of Heatmakerz, DR Period, and a then virtually unknown Kanye West, the trailblazing sound of old soul samples pushed Dipset to the forefront of the creative curve of Hip Hop, which offered the Blood-affiliated crew from Uptown an almost cult-like following. Rell was incarcerated by the time the album was available for purchase.
The album was saturated with longstanding hits such as “I Really Mean It,” the infectious “Dipset Anthem,” the female-friendly “Hey Ma,” and the Master P assisted “Bout It Bout It…Part I “. Commercially, the album was considered average, debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200 and selling 92,000 copies in its first week, but the album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2005.
Salute to Cam, Juelz, Jim Jones, Freekey, and Hell Rell for this classic piece of Hip Hop history!
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, arguably one of the greatest shooting duos in NBA history, are better known by their moniker: the Splash Brothers. However, apparently this claim is nothing new, according to some OG New York MCs. Moreover, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana took to social media on Thursday (December 21) to claim that they called themselves the Splash Bros long before either basketball player was in the Golden State Warriors. It’s unclear exactly what prompted this complaint after ten years under the title– at least, for Steph and Klay. It’s also different types of “splashing” here: the Dipset duo has the drip, and the four-time champions make it rain from 3 on the boards.
“The original Splash Bros,” Jim Jones exclaimed. “I don’t know what Steph and Klay was talking about, but we been splashing before they been balling. We got the receipts to show it. Right now, we trying to figure out who decides war. Stop playing with us. This ain’t fashion, this is splashing. Pardon the drip.” “Dipset, us,” Juelz Santana added in the video below. “You see me in the middle of Harlem.”
Regardless of this, don’t think for a second that the likes of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson aren’t welcome in hip-hop. Never mind the endless lyrical references. The former in particular is even contributing to preserving an indelible cultural legacy in the game. His company Unanimous Media is producing an upcoming documentary on Mac Dre. It will chronicle the massive stamp he left behind on the Bay Area and West Coast hip-hop as a whole. It’s just one of many ways in which he’s been able to make a connection beyond pure association.
“Mac Dre is a cultural icon who made a tremendous impact on the Bay Area and beyond through his music and pioneering creativity,” Curry stated. “We’re honored to work with Mac Dre’s incredible mother, Wanda, to tell her son’s life story with respect and dignity for fans, the Bay Area community, and music lovers alike.” We’ll see how the Splash Brothers continue their dynamic– no matter which one you’re talking about. For more on Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson, log back into HNHH.
Hip-Hop was left in a frenzy when Juelz Santana was released from jail back in 2020. Since then, fans of The Diplomats have been asking one question: when are we getting new music?!
Most recently, Cam’ron and Ma$e stopped by the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to discuss how Juelz Santana is not reaching his full potential as a rapper. Ma$e even makes a bold statement that the “There it Go” rapper could have been on par with Jay Z’s GOATness, stating he “could’ve been Hov level.”
Cam’ron agreed: “Real talk, he had it. And he had it at a young age. He could’ve been the leader of everything that’s going outside right now. He could’ve been all these young ni**as’ father, uncle, whatever you wanna call it. The chicks liked him, he could rap, he was fly. He had every element you needed to be that ni**a.”
They then go into why exactly Juelz isn’t reaching his full potential.
Cam’ron says he used to force Juelz Santana to make hit songs, while explaining to Mase why Juelz Santana never reached his full potential as a rapper.
“To me, Juelz, I wouldn’t say [had] poor work ethic, but I’m not sure why,” Cam’ron continues. “Juelz is sitting there with 300 songs in his hard drive, and won’t put it out.”
