Mixtapes

Kehlani Delivers Breezy & Summery R&B Vibes For “While We Wait 2”

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Kehlani has their die-hard fans jumping for joy this week because they now have While We Wait 2. If this title looks familiar to those not totally in the know, it’s because they have While We Wait in their discography. That was their third mixtape, and it hit DSPs back in 2019. Kehlani didn’t have a major rollout for this second project of 2024, as they hinted at it on their Instagram just about a week ago. There are actually a couple of reasons as to why this wasn’t being teased that long.

For starters, Kehlani delivered their fourth album CRASH back in late June. Secondly, the alternative R&B veteran announced the North American leg of their CRASH World Tour about five weeks prior to WWW2. It’s also worth mentioning they will be hitting the road on September 4. Finally, Kehlani said themselves that this project was completed in a blistering time frame. In a recent Instagram post they wrote, “We made this tape in my back house in two weeks with all people I really dearly love… It was a breezy process and nobody thought hard. Just some feelings in 90 degree weather.” You can definitely hear that in the performances and instrumentals in a good way. Kehlani sounds carefree and chill on this mixtape, making this just as blissful for the listener.

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While We Wait 2 – Kehlani

While We Wait 2 Tracklist:

  1. Love Like
  2. When He’s Not There (feat. Lucky Daye)
  3. Clothes Off (feat. kwn)
  4. S.I.N.G.L.E.
  5. Know Better (feat. Lil’ Mo & Vince Staples)
  6. Border
  7. Form of You (feat. DESTIN CONRAD & Childofnines)
  8. Let Me Down (San Diego Interlude)
  9. Around
  10. Ballin’
  11. First Life
  12. Slow Dance (feat. DIXSON)
  13. 8 (feat. FLO) – Remix
  14. After Hours (feat. LUDMILLA) – Remix

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Juicy J Makes A Left Turn With Jazzy New Album “Ravenite Social Club”

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Juicy J is a legend. He’s not, however, known for his versatility. He stays trippy, and has stayed trippy for most of his career. He makes hard-hitting Memphis anthems, whether he’s solo or with Three 6 Mafia. It is a feature and not a bug. That said, Juicy J threw us for a loop with his new album. Ravenite Social Club is as sophisticated and slick as its title and artwork would lead you to believe. The opening track, with its dramatic soul arrangements and sound effects, perfectly sets the stage. This is an expensive sounding album, and Juicy J is more than up to the task of matching the production behind the mic.

We start off a little bumpy with the second song, “The Higher Up’s.” The “corporate America” refrain is a genuinely bad hook, and the rest of the song isn’t good enough to overcome this formative flaw. Juicy J ventures into social commentary elsewhere on Ravenite Social Club, but it goes over much better on a song like “Don’t Go Out.” The highlights, though, tend to be the ones that blend the retro aesthetic with Juicy J’s melodic flows. “Everything All Good” and “Suicide Doors” are stone cold stunners, between the production and nimble wordplay that belies the rapper’s age. The latter is bolstered by a standout guest verse from Cordae. Ravenite Social Club could probably be a little bit shorter, but overall, it proves to be one of J’s best solo releases.

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Juicy J Gets Serious On His Latest Solo Album

  1. The Provider
  2. The Higher Up’s
  3. Don’t Go Out
  4. That’s Gangsta
  5. Everything All Good
  6. F**ked Up Era
  7. Thought It Was
  8. Deserve It (featuring Emi Secrest)
  9. The Past Is the Past
  10. Consequence
  11. Payment
  12. One In a Million
  13. Suicide Doors (featuring Cordae)
  14. The Bottom Line
  15. To You (featuring Robert Glasper & Emi Secrest)
  16. Sometimes
  17. Things Changed (featuring Emi Secrest, MacKenzie)

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Luh Tyler Finally Delivers His Debut Album “Mr. Skii”

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Luh Tyler’s star has been flickering for about the last year and a half. 2022 saw him drop one of his biggest tracks even to this day with “Law & Order pt. 2”. However, he really broke through last year with his debut mixtape My Vision. The teenage sensation from Florida would go on to include songs like “Back Flippin”, “Ransom”, which saw him develop his connection with Lil Uzi Vert, as well as with multiple other features. That project allowed Tyler to show off his gravelly and whispery flows to a broader audience. Now, Luh Tyler is carrying the momentum from that tape and multiple features to drop off Mr. Skii.

This is the long-awaited debut album, and it comes after a slew of singles. “First Show”, “Change My Wayz”, “Young N****”, and “2 Slippery” were first. Then, the night before its release, Tyler went onto to include “Stayed Down” and “7 AM in Munich” to that already large stack. Now, with a bigger budget and even more recognition, he’s working with bigger names from across Gator Country such as BossMan Dlow, Kodak Black, and BLP KOSHER. Tyler does ride some punchier and trappier beats on this project in comparison to the airier and minimal instrumentals he typically selects. It’ll be up to you to decide if you think his risk taking paid off, so give Mr. Skii a try below.

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Mr. Skii – Luh Tyler

Mr. Skii Tracklist:

  1. Been Working
  2. Met Gala
  3. Ocean
  4. Stick 2 The Code
  5. Young N****
  6. 7 AM in Munich (feat. Kodak Black)
  7. TH2DH
  8. Mr. Skii
  9. Open The Door (feat. Veeze)
  10. Change My Wayz
  11. 2 Slippery (feat. BossMan Dlow)
  12. First Show
  13. Stayed Down (feat. BLP KOSHER & Trapland Pat)
  14. Ain’t Come to Chill
  15. Gotta Lose To Win/What you Think Now

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Heems Pays Tribute To His Mother “VEENA” On Second LP Of 2024

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Heems has just laid out a truly personal collection of tracks onto his newest album, VEENA. For those who don’t know, the project pays homage to his mother of the same name. In fact, she even as some spoken word bits on the record, including on the opening title track. She labels Heems the “poet of Queens”. That’s a very accurate description of her son, given how often his bars leave listeners with a lot to chew on, theoretically speaking. Besides showing love to the woman who brought him into this world, there’s a whole lot of other important and equally harrowing topics at hand.

“MANTO”, one of the four singles to VEENA, hears Heems talk openly about addiction, depression, and more. “I ask my dad why my grandma’s so quiet / I ask my mom why my grandma’s not smiling / I ask my therapist why I’m always wilding“. However, through all of this, you can tell that he’s got some hope for himself on songs like “RATATOUILLE”. “Life is beautiful I’m looking at flowers / I’m feeling like I got superpowers“. All in all, it’s a deep and intense listen, and definitely one of the best underground releases of 2024. This is also Heems’ second LP of the year, as it follows LAFANDAR, which ended a nine-year drought.

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VEENA – Heems

VEENA Tracklist:

  1. VEENA with RAM DULARI, Sid Vashi
  2. RATATOUILLE with Sid Vashi
  3. MANTO with Sid Vashi. Vijay Iyer
  4. BOURDAIN with Mr Cheeks, RAM DULARI
  5. UNDERBELLY with RAM DULARI, Lapgan
  6. RAKHI with Pavvan, Ajji
  7. FLOWERS with Sid Vashi, Navz-47
  8. JUHI with RAM DULARI
  9. DAME with Sid Vashi
  10. BANSHEE with Sid Vashi, Cool Calm Pete
  11. RIGHTEOUS with Lapgan

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EBK Jaaybo Releases New Project “The Reaper” From Behind Bars

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This weekend we have a newcomer to the HNHH site. For the first time, we are going to be talking about Stockton, California rapper, EBK Jaaybo. Formally known as Jaymani Gorman, he is a very young artist, as he recently just turned 21 years of age. According to his Genius page, hip-hop runs in the family. His dad, James Gorman, who goes by Rrari, has been instilling music in him since he was a child. Furthermore, EBK Jaaybo has multiple siblings who are MCs, as well as some cousins. EBK Bckdoe, EBK Osama, EBK Tootie, and Gleeko Riccoo are in his immediate nucleus. Then, you have his relatives EBK Hari B, EBK Lil Mobbalay, and Verde Babii.

In terms of more facts about Jaaybo, he’s dealt with a lot of legal issues. In fact, he’s in midst of some as we speak. According to an interview with Passion Of The Weiss, he’s in jail for illegal firearm possession by a felon at the San Joaquin County facility. Jaaybo tells the publication that he’s going to be out in about four months and once he’s out again he’s going to drop a bunch more and go on tour.

Some of that creative energy that is bubbling up inside is now on his newest project. It’s called The Reaper, and Jaaybo describes it as “straight-up street s***”. We can certainly how that’s the case, with ultra agressive flows, bars, and instrumentals. Try out his new project with the links below.

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The Reaper – EBK Jaaybo

The Reaper Tracklist:

  1. Pops Punch Me In
  2. Darkest Part Of You
  3. Straight To Hell
  4. Satanic
  5. Don’t Feel The Same
  6. Tornado Session
  7. Boogieman
  8. G Block Baby
  9. Talk This Way
  10. Hoop Session
  11. Not Gon Miss Again
  12. Bad Day
  13. Foot It Up
  14. Perc Kicked N
  15. I Was Just A Child
  16. Give That Chain Up
  17. Can’t Save Me
  18. So Bad
  19. Kaboom
  20. Probably Cursed
  21. Lost Inside A Graveyard

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PlayThatBoiZay’s New Album “VIP” Is Pure Delirium

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PlayThatBoiZay, outside of some spot features and loose singles, has been quite inactive. However, there is a gut-wrenching/valid reason as to why that’s been the case. According to Clash Music, the Florida product nearly lost his life in 2021 due to a car accident in 2021. It was so serious that he was “unable to walk and in a state of amnesia for months”. It wouldn’t be until about June 2022 that PlayThatBoiZay would be able to return to his “normal” life. He was an opener for fellow Loma Vista Recordings label mate Denzel Curry when he was touring Melt My Eyez See Your Future. Also during that slow reintegration period, PlayThatBoiZay would go back to work on the album that now sits in front of us this weekend, VIP.

Knowing that, it’s clear that he’s been through a lot just to get to this point, physically and mentally. It’s why Zay wrote on IG recently, “I been through so much and I’ve never let my problems define me. I always put myself first. That’s what ‘VIP’ is about. It’s the acknowledgement that your existence is important and putting yourself first without anyone’s approval”. That valid “selfishness” is very prevalent all over the trim 14-track, 32-minute offering both in the performance and instrumental department. The mix of industrial, trap metal, rage, and touch of horrorcore are something that he’s been doing for years now.

There are going to be some who say that he’s ripping off JPEGMAFIA and Denzel Curry to some extent. We would argue he’s utilizing his mentors’ advice to make something that is still his own. It sort of plays Mischievous South but somehow even dirtier and more aggressive. Like Zay said, “I’ve never let my problems define me”. While he was dealing with a lot, he used all of this time to push through, which allowed him to create his best work yet.

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VIP – PlayThatBoiZay

VIP Tracklist:

  1. SHOOTA
  2. LIL JIT {Feat. Kenny Mason}
  3. MOOD SWINGS {Feat. Mike Dimes}
  4. FVCK 12
  5. TEMPLE RUN
  6. HOODLUMZ with Denzel Curry, A$AP Rocky
  7. CUT UP
  8. TICK TOCK
  9. PRIDE
  10. HU$TLE MAN
  11. YOO [Feat. JPEGMAFIA}
  12. BEAUTY IN PAIN
  13. VILLAIN
  14. THE WEAK

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Drake Treats Fans To “No Face,” “Circadian Rhythm” And “Supersoak”

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Drake knows how to keep the fans fed. The Toronto rapper has dropped three brand new songs, “No Face,” “Circadian Rhythm” and “Supersoak.” It feels like he’s trying to figure out a model for dropping loosie songs, the way he used to on SoundCloud. It’s the second time the 6 God has done this, and we have to admit, the new batch is better. The three songs Drake put out on August 23 display more range and versatility. At the end of the day, Drizzy’s strength lies in his ability to do more things than most of the competition. “No Face” is a chance for Drake to get some combative bars off with Playboi Carti. It definitely is a Carti song, first and foremost, but the veteran rapper acclimates well.

“Circadian Rhythm” is a Drake throwback, which is to say, it’s a catchy sequel to a song from 2013. He drops more subliminal bars. Some of them are seemingly aimed at Kendrick Lamar, some aren’t. It’s a solid showcase with a deceptively catchy instrumental. Then there’s “Supersoak,” which is the obvious hit from the bunch. The earworm beat, a very catchy Drake flow on the verses, and a chorus that calls back to another rap classic. It’ll be interesting to see if and when the songs end up on streaming. As of right now, Drake has only made them available on his Instagram burner.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Drake Shows Off His Range In New Song Pack

Quotable Lyrics:

KD just texted, ‘What the f*ck are we waitin’ on?’ (Damn)
Me, I’m expressionless
N**gas be talkin’ ’bout, “Don’t shoot the messenger”
Fire-fire-fire, you get shot for way less in here

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Cash Cobain Drops His Biggest Project Yet With “PLAY CASH COBAIN”

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Cash Cobain has certainly built a reputable brand off of his sexy drill soundscape. You can pretty much say that he’s essentially the sole creator of this wave in hip-hop, as there are a few copycats out there trying to replicate what he does. However, it’s not nearly going to have the same impact. The Bronx/Jamaica, Queens native’s name has become so massive that no one will probably trump him. However, in our honest opinion, that, along with some okay sample flipping, is about all we can give to PLAY CASH COBAIN.

Unfortunately, the consistent aspect holding back drill as a whole is that it’s difficult to keep each instrumental from sounding the same. This subgenre is known for its specific drum and hi-hat pattern, and it can feel as if its copied and pasted to each song. Pair that with Cobain’s constant and sometimes over-reliant usage of samples, the 19-song tracklist became kind of bore pretty quickly. Additionally, when he raps, he uses the same sort of sleepy and warbly delivery on nearly every occasion. While we appreciate Cash Cobain’s knowledge and respect of past work’s, the repetitive nature is too much to overcome in the end.

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PLAY CASH COBAIN – Cash Cobain

PLAY CASH COBAIN Tracklist:

  1. slizzyhunchodon with Don Toliver & Quavo
  2. rump punch
  3. all i wanna hear
  4. dunk contest
  5. cantsleep/drunkinluv
  6. problem with Laila! (feat. 6LACK, Anycia, Big Sean, Chow Lee, Don Q, Fabolous, Flee, Flo Milli, Kaliii, Kenzo B, Lay Bankz, Luh Tyler, Rob49, & YN Jay
  7. slizzy poetry (interlude)
  8. turks (i apologize)
  9. wassup wya
  10. message to u
  11. dunk
  12. luv it
  13. me n payroll
  14. slizzy payroll
  15. slizzy poetry pt. 2 (interlude)
  16. fisherrr with Bay Swag
  17. act like
  18. candle
  19. some s***
  20. baddest in the room

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Ralo Delivers His First Record Since Prison Sentence, “Welcome Home”

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Ralo has certainly been through a lot over the last few years, but now he’s feeling better than ever now that Welcome Home is out. The Atlanta, Georgia mainstay was doing six years of time for drug conspiracy charges, and you could tell that around the time of his release, he was feeling all sorts of emotions. It didn’t help that he was remembering the loss of his close friend Marlo. “Marlo told me not to worry he was going to be the first person at the gate waiting on me when this s*** over. My release is in two weeks and I know life goes on, but this s*** aint da same as when we was passing this money around we was all happy and helping each other”.

However, as we said, Ralo was able to persevere and its why we have Welcome Home in front of us today. During our interview with him, he feels that this is what makes him tick as an artist and its why his fans mess with the way he goes about his music. “More people bought into me as a person, you know what I’m saying? Like, what I did for the community, what I do for the community, and you know, the way I was living, the way I was moving”. That earnestness is all over the 16-song tracklist, which has features from Key Glock, Big Moochie Grape, Yungeen Ace, and more. It’s great to have Ralo back in the game and we encourage you to check it out with the links below.

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Welcome Home – Ralo

Welcome Home Tracklist:

  1. Gifts & Punishments
  2. In Gods Hands (feat. K Michelle)
  3. First 48 (feat. Key Glock)
  4. The Reapers (feat. Anti The Menace)
  5. CBFW
  6. Make It Home (feat. Yungeen Ace)
  7. They Know
  8. I Did
  9. Motivation
  10. Himothy
  11. I’m Me (feat. Anthony Hamilton)
  12. What’s Goin On
  13. Swimming with Dolphins (feat. Kenny Muney, Big Moochie Grape, Goldmouf)
  14. P.R.E
  15. First Day Out
  16. King Ahk

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Benny The Butcher Drops Memorable Collabs On “Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1”

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Benny the Butcher can spit. He sounds good on pretty much any kind of instrumental. The Griselda star just dropped an album called Summertime Butch. And yes, he managed to pull the ridiculous title off with an emphasis on gritty wordplay and hypnotic production. The trick with Griselda artists is figuring out how to keep their central appeal intact while broadening out. Benny the Butcher figured out a way to do just that on Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1. The answer? Bring in collaborators like Fabolous and Drake to spice things up. To the surprise of no one, the gambit worked.

“Buffalo Freestyle,” the long-anticipated collaboration between Benny the Butcher and Drake, lives up to the hype. Both rappers sound immaculate over the contemplative production. Somehow, the beat feels is right in the wheelhouse of both Benny and Drake, despite their otherwise disparate styles. It’s the song that most fans are going to talk about, and rightfully so. The thing is, the other two songs on Buffalo Butch are also great. Fabolous absolutely skates over “Hard Way Freestyle.” The veteran rapper gets in his Soul Tape bag, and it works perfectly when blended with Benny the Butcher’s hard-nosed approach. “Penny and Shaq Freestyle” is the least memorable of the three, but Benny made the competition stiff. This is a great EP.

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Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1 tracklist:

  1. Penny & Shaq Freestyle (featuring 38 Spesh)
  2. Buffalo Freestyle (featuring Drake)
  3. Hard Way Freestyle (featuring Fabolous)

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