Lil Yachty, the rap sensation, is turning heads once again with his exclusive “Coachella” colorway of the Nike Air Force 1 Low. This pair, a Player’s Edition, is a rare gem with no plans for release to the public. With its vibrant yellow, red, and green color scheme, the “Coachella” Air Force 1 Low perfectly captures the festival vibes that Lil Yachty is known for. This eye-catching design is a true reflection of his bold and fearless style. Adding a personal touch, the sneakers feature the Concrete Boys logo on the sides. It showcases Lil Yachty’s connection to his crew and his roots in the music industry.
For Lil Yachty, rocking the “Coachella” Air Force 1 Low is more than just making a fashion statement—it’s a way for him to express himself and connect with his fans on a deeper level. As he continues to push boundaries and break barriers in the world of music and fashion, Lil Yachty’s influence is undeniable. Whether he’s on stage performing or strolling through the streets in his exclusive kicks, he’s always making a statement and leaving a lasting impression.
The sneakers feature a red rubber sole and vibrant yellow midsole. The uppers of the sneakers are constructed from a yellow base,w ith shiny green overlays. Also, a red Nike Swoosh is on the sides and the Concrete Boys logo is on the sides.
Other Colorways
Unfortunately for sneaker fans, this Lil Yachty x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Coachella” PE will not be available for purchase. This is strictly a “Player’s Edition” and there are no plans for the public to wear this pair on the court. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.
In recent days, a new meme has started to surface, and it turns out that Lil Yachty is at the root of it.
As Know Your Meme notes, Yachty performed at the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash concert in 2021, and a clip of his energetic walk out to the stage has racked up over 4.5 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded on June 2022. Here’s that video:
The unmodified video started to be used as a reaction meme here and there, but it has found new life this April, after a post from X (formerly Twitter) account @AIWarper generated some attention. The tweet includes the video, but modified, using a tool called Viggle AI, to replace Yachty with Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the Joker.
A version featuring New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has gone viral in the sports world, so much so that Thibodeau was asked about it in a recent press conference. He revealed that he was originally showed the clip by one of his players, Mitchell Robinson, and that he thought Robinson himself made the video.
Thank you for proving me right, Doja Cat. I said you deserved to be headlining Coachella two years ago. This year, you brought a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton to your headlining set. Bless you, you demented genius. You are the best.
The final day of Coachella 2024 was a bit thinner on must-see artists; while there was still plenty to do and see, there was also enough time to wander and explore between the priority sets. So, rather than rushing around from tent to tent and stage to stage, there was time to poke around, try new things, and make a few observations. For instance:
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Call me biased, but there is no better backing band in music than a churchy-ass Black band. They have the power to uplift pop singers like Reneé Rapp, who we caught in the late afternoon, and to elevate R&B stars like Victoria Monét to transcendent performances. Monét – who also incorporated soul and R&B staples like The Supremes’ “Stop! In The Name Of Love” and Usher’s “There Goes My Baby” and rap breakouts like Sexyy Red’s “Get It Sexyy” into her early evening set – proved every bit to be a star worthy of even better placement upon her inevitable return to Coachella. And speaking of “Get It Sexyy,” while the St. Louis rapper wasn’t on the bill, her presence was felt at practically every DJ set and activation… Sexyy Red is out. Of. Here.
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One place her impact was felt was GV Black’s Party In My Living Room activation. An initiative from Coachella promoters Goldenvoice, GV Black aims to promote equity and inclusion at the festival, living up to all those promises brands made back in 2020. It partnered with Inglewood rapper Thurz and his long-running party promotion to present DJ sets from both unexpected names like “Billie Eilish” rapper Armani Black and local LA mainstay DJ R-Tistic. One of the upsides of Sunday being a bit more laid back was getting to pull up on friends here and spend an hour two-stepping to club faves in a fun atmosphere out of the sun and wind.
It also gave the Uproxx team more time to wander and try new food options. While the team typically has faves that we frequent year after year, there, there are still so many other options that it’s worth trying out something new. This year, it was Big Belly Burger, which offered an Impossible version of its signature smash burger. And hallelujah, we may have found a new favorite. With a unique, light sweetness to its spread, Big Belly may even have overthrown some of our usuals.
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After a calm and cool set from psychedelic funk rockers Khruangbin, Colombian Latin artist J Balvin put on a stellar show at the main stage, complete with an early appearance by Tainy, a surprisingly on-theme surprise pop-in by Will Smith, and an alien invasion storyline straight out of a 1950s B-movie. (Between Balvin, Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘70s thriller set up on Friday, and Tyler The Creator’s own flying saucer on Saturday, they’ve got one hell of a weekend matinee triple feature.)
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Manwhile, Lil Yachty completely revamped his set from Camp Flog Gnaw in November, tapping into his career beginnings with a big reference to his nickname, Lil Boat, starting the show from the prow of a ship onstage. However, despite what might have been a throwback to his early days, his setlist stuck to the more recent, rock-focused Let’s Start Here and even tapped an indie reference point: multi-instrumentalist Mac DeMarco, who performed two songs, “On The Level” and “Chamber Of Reflection.” Still, Yachty was sure to hit maintstays like “Minnesota” and “Broccoli,” making his set one of the most sastisfying yet.
Now, remember what I said about bands? Doja Cat’s stunning headlining set not only incorporated that signature vamping but took things a step further with a five-part harmony from a South African vocal group, The Joy, paying homage to her roots. Once again, a set was enhanced by understated innovations like a spider cam swooping over the audience and a high-concept, post-apocalyptic sci-fi setup.
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While Doja’s set did not incorporate a storyline per se, it did a great job of actualizing the things that have been on her mind lately. The eye-popping visuals addressed the public’s preoccupation with her hair, her tattoos, and her heritage; hence, backup dancers draped in Wookie-like wig costumes, South African vocal groups singing in Zulu, and yes, a massive T-Rex skeleton traipsing along her catwalk, aided by a team of puppeteers.
Doja Cat, like Lana Del Rey, Tyler The Creator, J Balvin, and a slew of other artists to rock the stage, showed the potential still remaining to be wrought from the platform provided by Coachella. What she – and they – demonstrated was that it doesn’t take flashy streaming numbers or worldwide name recognition, so much as the imagination to prove that they belong. There’s a whole generation of new stars waiting to be minted, and Coachella gives them the opportunity to make their case – which Doja Cat did with her signature wit and weirdness.
Lil Yachty’s label and music collective Concrete Boys have finally released their long-awaited debut album, It’s Us Vol. 1. The project is the first major showing of each of the five group members, which include Lil Yachty himself alongside Camo, Karrahbooo, Dc2trill, and the very first Concrete Boys signee Draft Day. The album, which officially released on April 5, runs 16 tracks over 47 minutes and offers a wide array of posse cuts, solo tracks, and all kinds of blends and mixtures along the way. Let’s dive into the material on It’s Us Vol. 1 without further ado and review the project’s best and worst moments.
The Project Does Not Start With A Bang
It’s Us Vol. 1 opens with a laid-back intro by Camo, with a brief Lil Yachty appearance creeping into the final moments of the track. While the song “Point Me To It” is a solid track, it doesn’t bring the kind of hype or excitement we’d like to see in an album opener. The following Karrahbooo-fronted track, “Where Yo Daddy,” is equally sleepy, offering smooth vocal delivery over a low-energy instrumental. Neither of these tracks is a bad showing of Lil Yachty and his Concrete Boys affiliates. However, it seems clear that It’s Us Vol. 1 should have opened with a strong, high-energy posse cut, especially since the major appeal of this album is the shared star power of Yachty’s multiple protégés.
The third track, “Dialed In,” brings the banging energy required to invigorate listeners as Camo and Draft Day trade bars back and forth with expert precision, showcasing their excellent lyrical chemistry. All this takes place over a thumping, room-shaking sub bass and cowbell-heavy drums, making the track the project’s first real banger. Subsequent titles such as “Playa Walkin,” “Not Da 2,” and “Hit Diff” offer different Concrete Boys pairings, highlighting the blending sounds and combined charisma of the many budding solo artists alongside Lil Yachty himself.
Yachty Takes Center Stage On The Album
While it should come as no surprise that Lil Yachty is the major superstar of It’s Us Vol. 1, it is shocking that the talented young MC has so many solo placements among this tracklist. The first solo cut from Lil Yachty is “LA Reid,” which is sonically great but provides little to no justification for being present on the Concrete Boys project. If the track had been released as a single, perhaps it could have drawn additional eyes to the ensemble project, similar to J. Cole’s placing of “Middle Child” on 2019’s Revenge of the Dreamers 3. Instead, the song serves to grind the album’s momentum to a halt, and diverts fans toward other Yachty solo projects instead.
The same cannot be said for the following two Lil Yachty solo tracks, “M.O.B.” and “Pimpin Ain’t Easy,” which each earn their place on the Concrete Boys album by shouting out and name-checking other members of the crew. The former track sees Yachty floating over smooth piano jabs that provide a sparse, soothing melody, making it a perfect song to blast out the windows of your whip on a sunny day. The latter, “Pimpin Ain’t Easy,” is an R&B style crooner who sees the Quality Control signee reflecting on his blessings, including the important women in his life, and celebrating his ability to hold it down as the de-facto leader of the crew.
The Posse Cuts Are The Biggest High-Points
Unsurprisingly, the best moments on It’s Us Vol. 1 are the rare instances of all 5 MC’s forming like Voltron to tackle a long-form cypher. The first proper posse cut on the record comes in the form of a double-jointed track titled “2 Hands 2 Eyes 10 Whips/Rent Due.” This song features Lil Yachty giving it his all alongside all four of his Concrete Boys collaborators, with multiple stand-out moments. Yachty’s chilled-out delivery of the hook in the first leg transitions smoothly into a beat switch, bringing Karrahbooo into the mix with her most energetic showing on the album. Draft Day’s raspy vocal tenors provide some much-needed sonic diversity to the track before Dc2trill concludes the two-hander by tying the subject matter of the tracks together with a smooth reprisal of the “two hands, two eyes” refrain.
“On the Radar Concrete Cypher” is another high watermark for the album, as the entire crew locks in with explosive deliveries, including Camo’s best verse on the project. His lyrics, “Concrete diamonds, lay our chains on the ground and make a skating rink / My mans will slap a n**** at the award show like I’m Jada Pink,” are as hilarious as they are memorable, and are a real contender for best bars of 2024 thus far. The sparse horn section bolstering the instrumental on this track provides great room for the team to lock in with some of their best work yet. Other highlights on the album include the Dc2trill solo song “My Life,” which was released ahead of the project as a single. The track has handily the best beat on the entire project, making it a real shame that the run-time lasts just under two full minutes.
Conclusion
It’s Us Vol. 1 succeeds at its stated goal by showcasing each of the members of Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys crew but doesn’t succeed at much else. The album is a great introduction to these artists for those who may not know them, but it never really provides any long-lasting intrigue. While the album likely won’t be revisited by hip hop historians 5 or 10 years down the line, it serves as a great foundation for flashier installments to come later on. After all, isn’t that what concrete is all about?
The Kid LAROI continues to tease the deluxe for THE FIRST TIME with a new single called “HATRED.” This is now the second promotional track that is expected to be a part of it when it drops sometime this year. The Australian native dropped his debut album back in November 2023 with some massive tracks on it. “TOO MUCH” with Central Cee and Jung Kook continues to the lead way with over 127 million streams.
“HATRED” follows a familiar theme for LAROI, as he raps about a past relationship. In this instance, the split has led to become driven to boss up. He also mentions how he was too good for her, even though the woman does not want to think so. “Okay, remind you, I’m the most hated / Talkin’ down on me online but in real life, you know I’m your favorite / If you were to write me a thank you letter, it’d be long as the motherf***in’ yellow pages.”
What is also a mjor thing to note about “HATRED” is the Lil Yachty feature. Him and LAROI work together well here, as they trade verses. If fans are looking to stream the track, Soundcloud is the place to go. Lucky for you, we have the link for it above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “HATRED,” by The Kid LAROI and Lil Yachty? Is this LAROI’s best track as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for THE FIRST TIME (Deluxe), why or why not? What is your favorite element of the song? Is this the strongest single for it so far? Who had the stronger performance? 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 The Kid LAROI and Lil Yachty. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
When I’m high I don’t like to be social But for you I did it to get closer I feel sorry for him ‘Cause I set the bar real high, yeah, I had you coastal I bossed up on you just like I told you Once it passed, now I don’t even know you
The Concrete Boys are maybe what hip-hop needs right now and beyond. Lil Yachty’s brand-new rap posse of Camo!, KARRAHBOOO, Dc2trill, and Draft Day, is colorful and distinct. Each artist brings a unique personality to the table based on their cadence, flows and lyricism. They have been impressing fans as well as us and we can this group doing big things. The Concrete Boys new album has plenty of experimental bangers, with “POINT ME TO IT,” being one of them.
It kicks off It’s Us Vol. 1perfectly in our opinion, giving fans a glimpse into the creativity they display on the rest of the album. The Concrete Boys members that listeners will hear on “POINT ME TO IT” are Yachty and Camo! They trade verses over a guitar and drill instrumental. Right off the bat, you may be wondering, “How does this make sense?”
Honestly, we aren’t really sure how it does either, but with Yachty’s creative genius, anything is possible. What is even crazier is that the beat switches up in the second half, getting slightly more aggressive and fast-paced. Camo! and Lil Boat’s voices also do not clash too much either, but they do have just enough differentiation to make things interesting. All in all, it is a great intro cut and it shows the unlimited potential for the Concrete Boys identity going forward.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “POINT ME TO IT,” by Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty, and Camo! Is this the best track off of It’s Us Vol. 1, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on the track? What is your favorite element of it? Is Concrete Boys going to succeed in the future? 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 Concrete Boys Lil Yachty and Camo! Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
F*** what he talkin’ ’bout, ain’t slappin’ his hand, that’s not my mans (Brrt) B**** didn’t know my shirt was two thousand bucks, it ain’t have no brand I told her slide to the crib, whole time, I was plottin’ on her friend (Psst) They look at me like a shark in the water, I’m movin’ around with that fin (Frrt) Flippin’ a check on his bag, I f***ed up the rims the way that I bend (Skrrt) Bendin’ that b**** in the Benz, they like, “Camo, where you been?”
J. Cole performed at North Carolina’s Dreamville Festival yesterday (April 7) and had a ton of surprises in store. Throughout his set, he brought out several special guests, like Jeremih, 6LACK, Lil Yachty, Central Cee, and more. He also addressed the fact that he dissed Kendrick Lamar on “7 Minute Drill” recently, apologizing and taking the blame.
In total, J. Cole performed a stacked 26 songs between his biggest solo hits and covering tracks from other artists, making it well worth it for fans who were there to watch him.
Check out his complete setlist below, according to Setlist.FM.
J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest 2024 Setlist
1. “Crocodile Tearz” (Live debut)
2. “Middle Child”
3. “Wet Dreamz”
4. “A Tale Of 2 Citiez”
5. “G.O.M.D.”
6. “Power Trip”
7. “Planez” (Jeremih cover) (with Jeremih)
8. “Oui” (Jeremih cover) (with Jeremih)
9. “Pretty Little Fears” (6LACK cover) (with 6LACK) (Cole live debut)
10. “Nonchalant” (6LACK cover) (with 6LACK)
11. “PRBLMS” (6LACK cover) (with 6LACK)
12. “Johnny P’s Caddy” (Benny the Butcher cover) (with Benny the Butcher)
13. “Rubber Bands & Weight” (Benny the Butcher cover) (with Benny the Butcher)
14. “The Secret Recipe” (Lil Yachty & J. Cole cover) (with Lil Yachty)
15. “Strike (Holster)” (Lil Yachty cover) (with Lil Yachty)
16. “Under The Sun” (with Lute, Bas, Cozz, EARTHGANG, & Omen)
17. “Down Bad” (with Bas, Cozz, EARTHGANG, & Omen)
18. “H.Y.B.” (with Bas) (Live debut; also with Central Cee)
19. “Sprinter” (Dave & Central Cee cover) (with Central Cee)
20. “Doja” (Central Cee cover) (with Central Cee)
21. “The London” (Young Thug cover)
22. “A Lot” (21 Savage cover)
23. “All My Life” (Lil Durk cover) (with Lil Durk)
24. “Back In Blood” (Pooh Shiesty cover) (with Lil Durk)
25. “Love Yourz”
26. “No Role Modelz”
Back in the middle of December, a new song from a rap group by the name of Concrete Boys hit YouTube. It was called “MO JAMS” and featured the talents of Lil Yachty, KARRAHBOOO, Dc2trill, and Draft Day. That was the inception of the collective that now also includes Camo! Next, they would go on to perform for On The Radar, and then drop a series of tracks in the process from the different artists. Finally, shortly after Yachty created Concrete Kekordz at the end of March, him and the gang dropped It’s Us Vol. 1.
The heavily backed record label now has its first record, and it is a fun listen pretty much all the way through. It keeps a pretty tight tracklist at just 16 cuts that last about 47 minutes. Additionally, all of the members have plenty of opportunities to showcase their respective talents. Everyone has a discernable sound, so it does not feel like you are listening to five artists wrapped into one.
As we mentioned this album is a part of Concrete Rekordz and it has tremendous support. Quality Control, the label that signed Yachty from the start, is tied to this project. Subsequently, HYBE, the American arm of the Korean entertainment group that has BTS signed, is also involved due to their partnering with QC. Be sure to give It’s Us Vol. 1 a listen with the links above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, It’s Us Vol. 1, by Concrete Boys? What songs are you gravitating toward right now? 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 Concrete Boys. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.
Lil Yachty has had a major career resurgence in recent years, pivoting his sound into a genre-blending psych-rock fusion and even launching his own label and rap ensemble. Lil Yachty’s collective, Concrete Boys, dropped their debut LP It’s Us Volume 1 on April 5. The group consists of several members, each of whom bring their own blend of Southern flavor and sonic style to the table.
The first signee, Draft Day, has explained that Lil Yachty assembled the Concrete Boys based on a shared feeling that each member is a solid individual, with a distinct personality and sense of self, both on wax and in their personal lives. It’s Us Volume 1 showcases Lil Yachty alongside his Concrete Boys collaborators, highlighting each members’ unique talents. Here’s a brief look at each of the 4 artists of the crew, and a breakdown of what we can expect to see from them next.
Draft Day is a frequent collaborator of Lil Yachty, and worked with him long before joining the Concrete Boys collective in 2021. Draft originally met Yachty in his early years of high school, after moving to Atlanta from his home state of Florida. In the years since, the pair have formed an inseparable bond, leaving many fans to recognize Draft from his inclusion in a wide array of Lil Yachty projects.
Draft Day has a raspy voice and a very hip-hop-forward rap style, which blends perfectly with the laid-back vibes of Lil Yachty and the other Concrete Boys lyricists. As a solo artist, he released the LP First Round Pick in 2019, and will likely continue to produce more full-length efforts after receiving a boost in popularity from his front-and-center performances on It’s Us Volume 1.
Karrahbooo
You’d be forgiven for expecting Lil Yachty’s group to be something of a boys club with a title like Concrete Boys. However, Atlanta vocalist Karrahbooo offers a much-needed female perspective on the group, providing heavenly vocal passages on a number of ‘Crete tracks. Karrahbooo first got her start as Lil Yachty’s assistant, with the intention of launching an acting career. Instead, she pivoted to music after seeing her mentor earn high-value placements in TV shows and movies such as Dave, Grown-ish, and On The Come Up.
This would ultimately turn out to be a lucrative career move, as Karrahbooo has offered show-stopping performances on tracks such as “Money Counter,” “Running Late,” and “Rip Follies.” Karrahbooo’s unique style helps to provide a great deal of sonic diversity on Concert Boyz tracks, with effortless flows that make her a stand-out star.
DC2Trill
DC2Trill first linked up with Lil Yachty in 2020, while the latter was working on his 2021 mixtape Michigan Boy Boat. Apparently, the duo were united by a mutual friend within the music industry, and have been working together ever since. Unlike most of Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys collaborators, DC2Trill didn’t grow up in the Atlanta area. Instead, Trill brings a distinct musical flair to the group, emanating from his roots in Texas and Alabama. Trill also has one of the most robust solo catalogs compared to any other member of the group, save for Yachty himself. DC2Trill has released 4 solo albums and 1 EP, and currently touts over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Obviously, Lil Yachty is the founder and de facto leader of the Concrete Boys, offering the group a distinct vision. Yachty has come a long way from his roots in the SoundCloud rap scene, and is arguably one of the most creative and inventive rappers currently active today. His latest album Let’s Start Here serves as a complete reinvention of his sound while recent singles such as “The Secret Recipe,” “Strike (Holster),” and “Something Ether” have continued to diversify his musical influence with the flexibility expected from a modern rap legend.
Since founding Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty has thrown his focus into ensuring the group succeeds, both as a collective and as individual artists. Other recording artists have not shied away from giving Yachty his flowers, explaining that the 26-year-old rapper has assisted multiple up-and-comers with their craft. For now, it’s truly anyone’s guess where the “A Cold Sunday” vocalist will take his prolific career next.
The highly anticipated debut compilation album It’s Us Vol. 1 from the culture-shifting supergroup Concrete Boys has officially hit the airwaves. Released via Concrete Rekordz/Quality Control Music, the project marks a significant milestone for the group, which includes members Lil Yachty, Karrahbooo, Dc2trill, Draft Day, and Camo!.
Accompanying the album release is a brand-new music video for the focus track, Karrahbooo’s “Where Yo Daddy,” adding visual flair to the group’s sonic offerings. Cementing their status in the rap world, Concrete Boys have been making waves with fan favorites like “MO JAMS,” “FAMILY BUSINESS,” “MY LIFE,” and “LOVE LANGUAGE,” leading up to the release of their debut full-length project.
Helmed by the creative genius Lil Yachty, “It’s Us Vol. 1” comprises 16 tracks that blend classic rap’s sonic elements with today’s youth’s contemporary energy. From soulful rap vibes to cloudy southern trap beats, the album promises to lay the groundwork for a new era in the rap game.
With Lil Yachty at the helm, the Concrete Boys are set to redefine the hip-hop landscape, offering listeners a diverse and dynamic musical experience that reflects the essence of modern rap culture.
