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Burna Boy Begins New Album Rollout With Infectious Afrobeats Banger “Bundle By Bundle”

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Veteran Afrobeats singer and rapper Burna Boy is beginning a new album campaign, and it’s off to a blistering start. The Nigerian act just shared “Bundle By Bundle” moments ago, and it’s already hitting for us. The instrumental is probably the highlight in our eyes, as it’s incredibly rhythmic, exhilarating, and dynamic. It’s a got a steady pace throughout, with some rapid-fire hits of pulsing bass and drums. It’s a great party track and it finds Burna Boy in a braggadocious mindset. He’s seen a lot of success and worldwide acclaim throughout the last decade, and he’s recognizing all of those wins here. As we said, he’s prepping a new LP, and to be exact, it will be his eighth.

According to a press release, the lead single will land on No Sign Of Weakness, with a release date of sometime in 2025. Hopefully, when the new calendar year begins, details will become more ironed out. When the new body of work arrives, it will follow up on his 2023 project, I Told Them… That was a major record for Burna Boy, as he went on to grab features from 21 Savage, J. Cole, Dave, RZA and DZA, and Byron Messia. While he’s ending the year on a fantastic note musically speaking, he’s also looks to be finding a new partner before the ball drops. Over the last 48 hours, Burna Boy has been seen out and about in Lagos with Chloe Bailey. She made her way out over the weekend, with several clips from the last two nights going viral. He’s stacking wins on wins “Bundle By Bundle” some would say.

“Bundle By Bundle” – Burna Boy

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Roc Marciano & The Alchemist Share The First Look At Their Forthcoming Collab Tape With “Chopstick”

December 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Roc Marciano started off 2024 with a bang, and now, he’s looking to leave with one to cap it off. According to Genius, the Long Island, New York native will be dropping another project this coming Friday, December 13. The Skeleton Key is the name, and it will boast a tight, 10-song tracklist. The underground legend shared the tracklist on his Instagram just moments ago, which you can view below. However, this isn’t a solo Roc project. Instead, it’s going to be another collab tape with The Alchemist. That means this will be a follow-up to their inaugural and successful joint effort, The Elephant Man’s Bones.

That hit in 2022 and multiple tracks from it remain some of Roc’s most popular releases to date. With that in mind, why not run it back? Well, we hopefully won’t have to wait long, but in case we do, they have shared the first single. It’s called “Chopstick,” and if this is how the tape is going to roughly sound, we are all ears. In typical Roc and Uncle Al fashion, the production falls into the boom bap category and it’s very grimy and menacing. There are several slick lines about fishing hooks, bookies, and Tems. If you want to hear them, check out the new music video which is also just landed not too long ago. There’s going to be no features, and all of the beats will be exclusively handled by Alchemist. To us, it sounds like we are in for a real treat in four days.

“Chopstick” – Roc Marciano & The Alchemist

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Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Share “Gorgeous” Featuring Jhene Aiko Ahead Of “Missionary”

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On the eve of Halloween, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre formally announced the release date for their first album in over three decades, Missionary. Fans of the D-O-double-G can and the iconic West Coast producer to drop their body of work on December 13. The album is available for pre-save and pre-order, and it will boast 15 tracks with a heaping helping of features. It’s a wild guest list with Tom Petty, Jelly Roll, and Sting being the most left-field names. However, there are plenty you would come to expect, such as Eminem, 50 Cent, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Jhene Aiko.

Speaking of which, the airy R&B vocalist’s track, “Gorgeous,” is out today. The lead single features that West Coast vibe that you come to expect from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Overall, they sound just as in sync as they did when they worked on Doggystyle in the mid-90’s. Aiko’s vocals soar on the chorus, but they aren’t overpowering. It matches up perfectly, because he’s bringing his well-known laid-back verses to the table here. The cover art (and album artwork) is a tell-tale sign of what to expect at least on “Gorgeous,” as Snoop Dogg and Aiko express their sexual desires. It’s fine and catchy way to start the full-circle celebration for this legendary duo and you can check it out below.

“Gorgeous” – Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre & Jhene Aiko

Quotable Lyrics:

She in the pool, best believe I plan on makin’ her wet
Give her the blues, back up in this b**** and gettin’ my reps
Show you how to do it properly when you on my property
I’m a hot commodity, Boardwalk, Monopoly
A n**** safe, ran out of space, I’m a odyssey
Honestly, I’m that motherf***er that you gotta see

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Jim Jones Embraces The New York Drill Scene Alongside Fivio Foreign, Dyce Payso, & Keen Streetz On “Cinema”

October 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Prolific Dipset rapper Jim Jones is going to be wrapping up 2024 with a new album. It’s looking like it’s going to be a movie because him and Fivio Foreign are here with “Cinema.” The lead single also features Dyce Payso and Keen Streetz. There’s no true confirmation if this going to be a collab tape with the New York drill stalwart, but it’s sure being billed that way to some extent. Jim Jones shared a post to his Instagram announcing At The Church Steps, saying, “First single off my up comin album “At Th Church Steps.” “Cinema” ft @fivioforeign_8fs @dyce_payso @keenstreetz_
Let the 4th quarter begin. Album loading.”

Fivio was in the comments of that unveiling, hyping up the track as well as the album. “Oh yea it’s movie time ” Again, this is all speculation. But given that this track is a mixture of New York drill and some Jersey club, we wouldn’t be shocked if this was a Jones and Foreign tape. Everyone does a great job matching each other’s energy, which is through the roof by the way. The track creatively flips Future’s hit “March Madness” by pitching down the watery keys and slowing them down. There are also some dirty guitar riffs that add some extra character and grit to the club beat. Overall, Jim Jones has a winner with “Cinema” and hopefully the rest of the album will be one too. Right now, we don’t have any further information on At The Church Steps, but we will keep you all up to date when we find out something new. For now, stream “Cinema” below.

“Cinema” – Jim Jones, Fivio Foreign, Dyce Payso, & Keen Streetz

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Summer Walker Teases Upcoming Album Again With Complicated Relationship Cut “Heart Of A Woman”

October 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Summer Walker has been in the background more since her sophomore album, Still Over It. That was a 2021 project and a sequel and follow-up to her studio debut Over It back in 2019. She does have her 2023 CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP. But overall, she’s been assisting mostly in that period. 21 Savage, Bakar, Sexyy Red, Hunxho, and USHER have been beneficiaries. But in the month of October, the Atlanta, Georgia product is focused with getting back on the solo tracks. This weekend, Summer Walker has delivered “Heart Of A Woman,” her second single from her upcoming third LP, Finally Over It, which all but signifies the conclusion to what will now be a trilogy.

This series has focused on the difficulties of getting over past flings. Given the title and the content of “Heart Of A Woman,” though, Summer appears to be done with the games. This single was teased on October 11 via “+1(404) 476-6404.” It’s a voicemail of a man that she’s still dealing with, and he’s confessing his love for her amid their issues. You can hear the chorus of “Heart Of A Woman” playing in the background and it seems like they will be placed next to each other on the final tracklist. On “HOAW”, Walker is looking to end the relationship. But she’s clinging on for some reason, despite her growing disdain for him. It’s a painful but beautiful listen, as her vocals gingerly glide over the lowkey instrumental. Stream the single with the music video link below.

“Heart Of A Woman” – Summer Walker

Quotable Lyrics:

In love with you but can’t stand your ways
And I try to be strong
But how much can I take?
Put your words on your life this time
And I hope your a** ain’t lying ’cause

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Xzibit Drops His First Single Under Conor McGregor’s Greenback Records With “Play This At My Funeral”

October 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After 13 years, Michigan rapper Xzibit seems to be moving with a new purpose as he returns with “Play This At My Funeral.” This is the lead single for his upcoming album King Maker, which is going to be out sometime early next year. Outside of him making a grand solo return, the grimy Detroit native is doing so with a new backing. Early last week, it was announced that X signed to UFC legend Conor McGregor’s new label, Greenback Records. he kickstarted the musical endeavor in July and he’s already got Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on his roster.

Xzibit raps with intention on “Play This At My Funeral,” a track that recaps how far he’s come since coming onto the scene in the mid to late 90’s. “Guilty of shotgunning n****s ’cause they was running up
F***, I been fighting so long I sleep in combat boots / I don’t never take them off.” In addition to the emotional performance, the beat perfectly backs the wide scope themes and messages that X is laying down. 21 the Producer is credited, and he deserves a ton of recognition for the epic boom bap backdrop. It’s anthemic, cinematic, awe-inspiring, and hard-hitting, and ideal for those days where you need some extra motivation.

“Play This At My Funeral” – Xzibit

Quotable Lyrics:

On the verge of losing everything, what the f*** you mean
I’ve been working my whole life to get to this fight
To sit in this position, this is rightfully mine, right
Y’all motherf***ers know what time it is
Time to grow the f*** up, get a job, and feed your kids
Kingmaker from the West, if you wanna make it here

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Jordan Ward & Joony Kick Off Roll Out Of Joint Project With “Jealousy”

September 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jordan Ward has actually been in the business for about seven years now. But really over the last two or so is where’s seen some growth in his audience. The St. Louis, Missouri singer’s 2023 is perhaps his breakout year, as he went on to release his second project FORWARD. Since it being out, tracks like “FAMJAM4000”, “WHITE CROCS”, and “CHERIMOYA” have turned out to be fan favorites. Ward has managed to stick out thanks to his vocal style that borrows some elements of the 90s to early 2000s. It’s buttery smooth and boyish but in a good way. He also went to drop the extended version later that year and in 2024, he’s kept things fairly lowkey.

However, it’s looking like he’s making a fill return and very soon. But he won’t be alone because rapper and frequent collaborator Joony, will be joining him. On October 4, these two laid-back artists will be dropping a joint effort called JRNY. That’s about all we know for now, on top of its new lead single. Jordan Ward and Joony’s “Jealousy” is all about wanting a more serious relationship with a major crush but not getting the same vibes back. It definitely has a relatable message and the melodies on this track are extremely potent to the ear. The beat is also very simple, but it plays a nice mellow backdrop to their equally chill yet pained deliveries.

“Jealousy” – Jordan Ward & Joony

Quotable Lyrics:

Built this on a friendship, but now there’s more to manage
So I keep a home here, somеwhere you can manage
Widе-body girl, and she came from Atlanta
You got n****s, I got b****es
Different cities but I want you
And yeah it’s overdue

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Kehlani & Lucky Daye Team Up For Sleazy Ballad “When He’s Not There”

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kehlani and Lucky Daye are looking to weasel their way into some relationships hanging in the balance on “When He’s Not There”. This a brand-new single from the Oakland, California R&B/pop act and it’s here in rapid succession. It’s following up on their fourth studio album CRASH, perhaps the artist’s most ambitious and diverse tracklist to date. The project had soundscapes from the likes of R&B, pop, alternative, country, Afropop, and more. However, it seems that Kehlani is not done dropping albums, because “When He’s Not There” is kicking off roll out number two.

It’s leading the way for a sequel to her 2019, nine-song mixtape, While We Wait. If you need help remembering, it features the hit song with Ty Dolla $ign, “Nights Like This”. While We Wait 2 was essentially announced today and we already have a lot of details on it. It will feature a beefier set of songs with 14 and it will be out on Wednesday, August 28. Mid-week releases aren’t very common, but we can make an excuse for Kehlani. As we mentioned at the top, “When He’s Not There” is a pretty sly track, as both powerful singers try to play homewrecker when they can. This is now the second time them and Lucky Daye have collaborated.

“When He’s Not There” – Kehlani & Lucky Daye

Quotable Lyrics:

Does he sleep on your side of the bed while our memories play in your head?
Have you changed my name in your text? Not yet, no
Girl, we still hidin’ in LA here and it’s feelin’ like hide and seek (Yeah)
Know you’re missin’ your favorite seat (Your favorite seat, yeah, you so close to me)
Turn off the lights keep one and leave your backdoor open
I’m dive in half purgin’ when I’m ridin’ into your ocean

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OMB Peezy Begins Roll Out For Upcoming Mixtape With “Hallways To Highways Produced By Will-A-Fool

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

OMB Peezy is gearing up for the release of his upcoming mixtape by presenting its lead single, “Hallways To Highways”. The 27-year-old rapper and singer from Mobile, Alabama will be dropping STILL TOO DEEP sometime in September, according to a press release. Sadly, the exact date is unknown at the time of writing. But with August winding down (already), we should have that piece to the puzzle in the next couple of weeks, hopefully. This project will follow-up on two LPs from 2023, including Le’Paris and Top Kill. The latter of them was a collaborative offering between Peezy and Lil Joc. For “Hallways To Highways”, OMB Peezy is recruiting a platinum artist to tag team this melodic track.

That guest is producer Will-A-Fool. He has worked with plenty of big-ticket rappers throughout his time in the industry, so he’s bringing a lot of experience to the table. Those previous collaborators include Future, Lil Durk, K CAMP, Kevin Gates, YFN Lucci, Rod Wave, and more. His biggest hit he’s probably every assisted was K CAMP’s “Cut Her Off”. Besides Will-A-Fool being able to make beats for these artists, it should be noted that the mixture here is more important. Peezy, like Rod and Lucci, love to sing just as much they like to rap. So, Peezy grabbing Will for this more easy-going, yet personal record makes a lot of sense. Specifically, Peezy talks about his past, friends and family, but he expresses that he doesn’t want to forget them while he’s on the “highways” to fame. You can stream the song with the music video link below to hear what this duo is bringing to the table.

“Hallways To Highways” – OMB Peezy & Will-A-Fool

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Cordae & Lil Wayne Keep It A Buck On Stellar “Saturday Mornings”

July 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cordae continues to be one of hip-hop’s more underrated characters. It might have something to do with how his first couple of years in the industry went. He was originally a member of the YBN group, but since departing, it seems like that era doesn’t even exist anymore. Now, he is one of the more respectable word smiths in game, which is what Cordae further proves on “Saturday Mornings”. This is his first single since the August 2023 track, “Make Up Your Mind”. Before that was the catchy pop rap cut with Anderson .Paak, “Two Tens”. All three of the tracks have a great chance of landing on Cordae’s third studio LP, The Crossroads.

According to Genius, the North Carolina MC announced that this project is coming along nicely in a recent interview with Apple Music. However, a concrete release date is still up in the air at this point. “Saturday Mornings” features the likes of Lil Wayne, someone who he has worked with once before on a 2022 record called “Sinister”. Comparing these two side-by-side, we feel that “Saturday Mornings” might be the stronger one of the two. From the extremely soulful production to the rappers’ effortless change in tone, this song has it all. The pen game is also on point, as Cordae and Weezy have some great messages about wanting to be around authentic people in life, but also in the rap industry.

“Saturday Mornings”- Cordae & Lil Wayne

Quotable Lyrics:

My penmanship what ya pay me
It’s time to get the bacon, this shit is biscuits and gravy
Time to break fast, to keep it real, how long the fake last
New year, same goals, stay out the way and make cash
The competition, damn, we wave past
I need more real love and less fake laughs, huh

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