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BigXthaPlug Brings Charm & Realness To His Sophomore Album “TAKE CARE”

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Dallas, Texas native BigXthaPlug has stomped into this year with some big expectations. After two successful projects, AMAR and THE BIGGEST, he earned XXL Freshman honors. He joined fellow Texans That Mexican OT and 4batz on that list and it’s going to be interesting to see who separates themselves from one another. So far, we may have to give the slight edge to BigXthaPlug, as he arguably has the best project out all of them now with TAKE CARE. This is his sophomore alum, and it’s all him. The features are getting tossed out for this one, as BigX is looking to show us what makes him who he is as a person.

One of those is being a dad, as he expressed how much it means to him that he is one with Apple Music. The father of two tells Ebro, “My kids is what drives me. That’s the reason when I’m tired and I get up every day when I don’t get up, they’re the reason.” He makes sure to highlight just how much they inspire him on “Therapy Session,” an immediate fan favorite. “When I be away from ’em I cry / ‘Cause I love ’em the most, I’d hate for them to ever say that their daddy wasn’t right on they side.” On top of giving fans “The Largest” look behind the curtain, his producers, namely BandPlay, are bringing that Southern charm thanks to some terrific soulful sample usage from all eras.

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TAKE CARE – BigXthaPlug

TAKE CARE Tracklist:

  1. Take Care
  2. Lost The Love
  3. Change Me
  4. Leave Me Alone
  5. Therapy Session
  6. Planting Seeds
  7. Words from WALLO267
  8. Law & Order
  9. Back on my BS
  10. 2AM
  11. Story of X
  12. The Largest
  13. Mmhmm
  14. Rich Off Rap
  15. They Don’t Know

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Rich The Kid, Famous Dex, & Jay Critch Get The Band Back Together For “Rich Forever 5”

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Rich The Kid, Famous Dex, and Jay Critch (Rich Forever) were one of the bigger rap groups in the late 2010’s. However, over the last half decade, the trap trio has been focusing on their solo careers. Since 2019, Rich The Kid has put out four tapes, one of which was a collab tape with Lil Wayne called Trust Fund Babies. Furthermore, the Georgia native has been on some of the largest records over the last year with Kanye West’s “CARNIVAL” being one of them. For, Famous Dex, he’s been laying extremely low. He just has one tape to his name, which is 2020’s Diana. Finally, the New Yorker, Jay Critch, he’s got five LPs to his name.

Now, after all of this time, they are reuniting for Rich Forever 5, the fifth entry in their trio’s discography. There wasn’t a ton of promotion for this record, as they dropped off “Big Dawg” in mid-December last year. Furthermore, there wasn’t a lot of information surrounding it in terms of its progression since that lead single. But the wait is finally over for those who have been yearning for a reunion. Here, Rich, Dex, and Critch, keep the tracklist to 16 cuts, with features from Trippie Redd, Kodak Black, and Lil Crix. Stream the project with the DSP links below.

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Rich Forever 5 – Rich The Kid, Famous Dex, & Jay Critch

Rich Forever 5 Tracklist:

  1. Sleep in Baguettes
  2. Here
  3. I Like Those
  4. Lobster
  5. Never Forget
  6. Going Up (feat. Trippie Redd)
  7. Let’s Get It with Kodak Black, Lil Crix
  8. Every Blog
  9. Don’t Even Know Y’all
  10. Big Dawg
  11. End of Story
  12. No Better
  13. Ain’t Hearin’ Ya
  14. Rich & Reckless
  15. Real Sisters
  16. Standard

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Rod Wave Might Be On His “Last Lap” With This Latest Album

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At this point, everyone knows the deal when it comes to what Rod Wave is going to do on an album. From the writing to the themes and the production, the St. Petersburg native has a creative process that he knows his fans will love, no matter how much time he takes in between LPs. In this case, it’s been just over a year since Nostalgia was the hot new thing on the block. With Rod Wave now dropping Last Lap this Friday, the singer and rapper has now dropped a project ever year since 2017.

This sixth studio album boasts 23 tracks and includes features from Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, and Lil Yachty. The tracklist is led by “Passport Junkie” and “Fall Fast in Love,” both of which were released in September. Last Lap sees Rod Wave features your typical painful love songs as well as songs about his mental health. In addition to that, there are some cuts about losing family and friends, whether that to be prison bars or simply passing away. The title track, for instance, is a dedication to his late uncle and manager Uncle Dee, who lost his life this past summer (via Hypebeast). At points, Rod does come across as unsure about his own life and how all of these tragedies happening around him will affect him in the long term.

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Last Lap – Rod Wave

Last Lap Tracklist:

  1. Turtle Race
  2. Last Lap
  3. Apply Pressure
  4. 25
  5. F*** Fame (feat. Lil Yachty & Lil Baby)
  6. Federal Nightmares
  7. Angel With An Attitude
  8. The Best
  9. Never Mind
  10. Mike
  11. Even Love
  12. Waited 2 Late with Wild Rivers
  13. D.A.R.E.
  14. The Mess They Made
  15. Karma
  16. Spaceship
  17. Lost In Love with Be Charlotte
  18. Bachelor
  19. Scared Love
  20. Fall Fast in Love
  21. Passport Junkie
  22. IRan
  23. Jersey Numbers (feat. Rylo Rodriguez)

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GloRilla Is The Life Of The Party On Her Electric Debut Album “Glorious”

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GloRilla has been building a buzz for a minute. She has proven to be one of the most exciting and consistent names in hip hop when it comes drop fun and energetic party anthems. “TGIF” popped off during the summer, and the scene-stealing verses GloRilla dropped on other albums ensured that she would have plenty of eyes on her debut. Well, Glorious is finally here, and it lives up to its title. GloRilla doesn’t overstay her welcome, and instead delivers a concise, 42-minute showcase for all her pros and stylistic strengths. “INTRO” proves that few can sound harder than her on a trap beat, while the second song, “HOLLON,” is one of her hardest singles to date.

The highlights continue on the album cuts. GloRilla and Latto swap lavish bars on “PROCEDURE,” while the former and Sexyy Red go even harder on the soon-to-be hit “WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT ME.” It’s the exact kind of sound and subject matter that both rappers are known for, and they make it sound great. It is a testament to GloRilla, however, that the less obvious songs also work on Glorious. “Stop Playing” is one of the album’s highlights, and it packs a positive message into a hypnotic, snappy throwback beat. GloRilla even sounds good opposite Kirk Franklin on “RAIN DOWN ON ME.” GloRilla showed even more range than was expected, ensuring that she’s going to stick around in the game.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, 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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GloRilla Proves The Real Deal On Her Studio Debut

Glorious tracklist:

  1. INTRO
  2. HOLLON
  3. PROCEDURE (featuring Latto)
  4. TGIF
  5. WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME (featuring Sexyy Red)
  6. STOP PLAYING
  7. DON’T DESERVE (featuring Muni Long)
  8. RAIN DOWN ON ME (featuring Kirk Franklin & Maverick City Music)
  9. GLO’S PRAYER
  10. HOW I LOOK (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)
  11. I AIN’T GOING
  12. STEP (featuring Bossman Dlow)
  13. LET HER COOK
  14. I LUV HER (featuring T-Pain)
  15. QUEEN OF MEMPHIS (featuring Fridayy)

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Pharrell Continues To Impress With “Piece By Piece” Soundtrack

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Pharrell knows how to make great music. He’s been doing it since 1992, when he penned a verse for the classic rap single “Rump Shaker.” The single is on the Piece By Piece soundtrack, since the movie of the same name tells Pharrell’s life and career story. There are other classic songs on here, and collabs with the likes of JAY-Z, Snoop Dogg, Clipse, and Justin Timberlake. Piece By Piece is, in one regard, one of the best greatest hits packages you could ever hope to come across. It is a sampler of the best hip hop, pop and R&B music of the last three decades. Don’t worry, though, there’s new stuff too.

It would be pointless to sit here and write about the merits of, say, “Superthug” or “Get Lucky” with Daft Punk. You know these songs, and depending on how you feel about “Happy,” you love these songs. It’s the new material, largely composed and performed by Pharrell solo, that makes Piece By Piece such an interesting listen. Most of the new songs are up top, and they are stellar. “For Real” and the title song are Pharrell in his bag, dishing out radiant melodies over oddball production. The obvious highlight is the “Virginia Boy” remix, though. Pharrell and his protege, Tyler, The Creator, sound like they’re having a ball on the hard-hitting song.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, 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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Pharrell And Tyler, The Creator Shine On “Virginia Boy” Remix

Piece By Piece Soundtrack tracklist:

  1. It’s Happening
  2. Piece By Piece
  3. Virginia Boy (Remix) [featuring Tyler, The Creator]
  4. L’Ego Odyssey
  5. For Real
  6. Maybe (featuring N.E.R.D)
  7. God Bless Us All (featuring N.E.R.D)
  8. Senorita (featuring Justin Timberlake)
  9. Rock Star (featuring N.E.R.D)
  10. Rump Shaker (featuring Wreckx-N-Effect)
  11. Superthug (featuring N.O.R.E.)
  12. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) [featuring JAY-Z]
  13. Drop It Like It’s Hot (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  14. Grindin’ (featuring Clipse)
  15. Frontin’ (featuring JAY-Z)
  16. Beautiful (featuring Charlie Wilson & Snoop Dogg)
  17. Sooner or Later (featuring N.E.R.D)
  18. Get Lucky (featuring Daft Punk)
  19. Happy
  20. Alright (featuring Kendrick Lamar)

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Toosii Brings His Signature Melding Of R&B & Trap On “JADED”

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Toosii is an underrated master of nailing catchy melodies in the R&B/trap space. Granted, it might be because he’s only been in the industry for about four years. But overall, he’s someone you are going to want to stay tapped into moving into the rest of the 2020s decade. He’s got some elements of Gunna and Bryson Tiller, so if you are into those artists, that’s another reason to check out what he’s got cooking. Speaking of which Toosii is cheffing up those exact vibes on his newest album, JADED. This follows up his June 2023 offering NAUJOUR, which is led by his most popular song to date, “Favorite Song”.

Across JADED, you are getting nonchalant Toosii that’s pushing any sort of feelings (especially of true love) down. Yes, there are some love cuts within the 13-songs. However, they are more about lust and sneaky links. Most of the time, the Raleigh, North Carolina native is rapping about reaching his own goals and living lavishly. “Champs Elysees”, one of the lead-off tracks featuring Gunna, is an example of this. Speaking of singles, “Fuk You Mean” is the only other song to have been released prior to JADED. There are some duds in the tracklist such as “She Doesn’t Mind”. But for the most part, Toosii does have more W’s than L’s here. Give it a try with the links below to see how you’re vibing with it.

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JADED – Toosii

JADED Tracklist:

  1. Meet Me Outside
  2. Champs Elysees (feat. Gunna)
  3. She Doesn’t Mind
  4. Fuk You Mean
  5. Ok… Whatever (feat. Kehlani)
  6. Party Girl Anthem
  7. Clock Work
  8. New Corvette
  9. Fire and Desire
  10. Foxxy Brown
  11. I Do (feat. Muni Long)
  12. Fantastic
  13. Sticks and Stones

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Jordan Ward & Joony Ruminate On Love On New EP “JRNY”

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After bursting onto the scene with his 2023 sophomore album FORWARD, St. Louis singer Jordan Ward has solidified himself as a player in the future of R&B. The album received praise from critics and fans alike. Fans who heard the album thought it had an outside shot at winning the crowded “Best Progressive R&B Album” category at the most recent Grammy Awards. Unfortunately, it did not receive a nomination. It got so much love that he earned a co-sign from SZA, the woman who did eventually win in that category. SZA is the biggest name in R&B today and one of the most acclaimed artists of her generation. Needless to say, that is a high honor. “IDC,” the second track on FORWARD, featured a verse from Maryland rapper Joony, also a budding name. Now, the two are further exploring their musical chemistry on JRNY, their new extended play and first project together.

The two mull over the difficulties of love, a recurring theme on Jordan Ward’s previous album. He sings about infidelity, jealous partners, and other aspects of heartbreak. The production is varied, and both he and Joony sound at home over it. They really do work well together, as they take different approaches to similar subject matter. Ward with his singing and Joony with his bars. Jordan Ward even does a bit of rapping on the last track, showing off his versatility as an artist and reaffirming why people thought so highly of FORWARD. At six songs and only 13 minutes, it does not overstay its welcome, and even if you are not previously familiar with Jordan Ward or Joony, this should still be on your radar. Stream the new offering from the duo below.

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Jordan Ward & Joony – JRNY

JRNY tracklist:

JRNYRADIO
Homebody
Jealousy
One Too Many Times
Burning Rubber
Embargo

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Victoria Monet Showcases Her Provocative & Lovey Side With The Deluxe Of “JAGUAR II”

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It’s been quite a whirlwind of a year for the Sacramento, California raised singer and songwriter Victoria Monet. Just prior to dropping JAGUAR II, her long-awaited follow-up to it’s 2020 counterpart, it felt like she was on the cusp of really breaking out. It’s safe to say that became a reality, as the project went on to take home three GRAMMY awards (Best New Artist, R&B Album, and Engineered Album, Non-Classical). Unfortunately, those major wins have been followed up by painful loss. She has recently been dealing with a painful breakup from boyfriend and father to her daughter, John Gaines.

She expressed her emotions beautifully in a recent statement, saying how it’s essentially been a struggle but not messy by any means. Still, she’s making sure they are both moving on from each other in a healthy manner. Making music for most artist’s is a great way to escape from the stresses, and Victoria Monet dropping the deluxe of JAGUAR II could help her too. It may not be one of the reasons, but it does drop at an opportune time for her. It’s also here because of the incredible success of the original 11-song set. Monet has 10 new songs to share, including some older cuts such as “SOS” with USHER and “We Might Even Be Falling In Love (Duet)” with Bryson Tiller. Both highlight how in tune she is with her sexual and sensual side, as she leans into full erotica and super cuddly moments as well.

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JAGUAR II : DELUXE – Victoria Monet

JAGUAR II : DELUXE Tracklist:

Disc 1

  1. Smoke (feat. Lucky Daye)
  2. Smoke (Reprise)
  3. Party Girls (feat. Buju Banton)
  4. Alright
  5. Cadillac (A Pimp’s Anthem)
  6. How Does It Make You Feel
  7. On My Mama
  8. I’m The One
  9. Stop (Askin’Me 4Shyt)
  10. Hollywood (feat. Earth, Wind & Fire + Hazel Monet)
  11. Good Bye

Disc 2

  1. D**kAtNight
  2. Don’t Sleep (feat. Thundercat)
  3. SOS (Sex on Sight) (feat. USHER)
  4. 2SEXY (Interlude)
  5. 1900’s
  6. Love Is Stronger Than Me
  7. Everybody Needs Someone
  8. We Might Even Be Falling In Love with Bryson Tiller (Duet)
  9. The Greatest
  10. The Greatest (Lovenotes Outro)

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Leon Bridges Pours His Heart & Soul Into Self-Titled “Leon” LP

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If you have a fondness for 60s era soul, then you may want to check out what Leon Bridges in bringing on his latest effort, Leon. The Columbia records signee from Fort Worth, Texas is giving audiences a heavy dosage of that, as well as some hints of country, gospel, and R&B. Across the 13-song project, you are getting a lot of mellow and soft instrumentation. Summer may be over, but this album’s soundscape has us daydreaming about those perfect temperature evenings while you take a ride in a 60s convertible around the coast. Right from the opening track, “When a Man Cries”, you can tell just how much love and emotion went into creating Leon.

Part of the reason for that is because Leon Bridges says this album has a lot of personal weight for him. In statement, he explains, “In many ways, Leon has been in the works since my childhood. This record is about simpler days. It’s about time spent in my beloved Fort Worth and the experiences that made me the man I am today. It’s soulful music in the truest sense; it’s imbued with my soul.” Moreover, he says that the style you are hearing on the record is something that he felt needed to be expanded upon and seen further. Leon had been working on this self-titled endeavor since his last record, 2021’s Gold-Diggers Sound. “They didn’t fit what I was trying to do with that album, and I tried moving on. But I couldn’t shake them because they’re part of me. And, if I’m honest, also because I think this is some of my most excellent work yet.” We certainly agree and it’s why you need to spin this immediately.

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Leon – Leon Bridges

Leon Tracklist:

  1. When a Man Cries
  2. That’s What I Love
  3. Laredo
  4. Panther City
  5. Ain’t Got Nothing On You
  6. Simplify
  7. Teddy’s Tune
  8. Never Satisfied
  9. Peaceful Place
  10. Can’t Have It All
  11. Ivy
  12. Ghetto Honeybee
  13. God Loves Everyone

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310Babii Drops Sophomore Album “310Degrees”

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Rising Inglewood rapper 310Babii unloaded his latest album, 310Degrees. The 18-year-old has been earning some buzz online thanks in part to his 2023 viral hit, “Soak City.” The track earned him his first spot on the Billboard Hot 100 (peaking at #53) as well as a platinum certification. He also had the first major festival performance of his career, delivering a set at Rolling Loud Cali in March. Additionally, he performed “Soak City” on the red carpet at the BET Awards. And now, he’s back with his sophomore album, after releasing his debut album Nights & Weekends earlier this year.

310Degrees features a lengthy guest list. Roy Woods makes multiple appearances. OhGeesy, BlueBucksClan, Luh Tyler, Saweetie, and others round out the list. 310Babii blends familiar sounds from across popular hip-hop, but his California upbringing cuts through everything else and it is still a West Coast album at its core. At times, clear inspiration from contemporary California rappers shines through, including YG and Larry June. The album features some witty bars and upbeat production good for driving around to or dancing to. As 310Babii continues to work towards solidifying himself among the hottest prospects California has to offer, his growth is felt on his latest project, which clocks in at just under 30 minutes. Stream 310Degrees below and check out the interview HNHH did with 310Babii last December as well.

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310babii – 310degrees

310degrees tracklist:

7 days a week
look easy (feat. Lakeyah)
raise your hands
that’s it
pink whitney
rock your hips (feat. OhGeesy & BlueBucksClan)
do it right (feat. Money Man)
forward back
pick it up (feat. Roy Woods)
the hills II
stuck in my ways (feat. Luh Tyler)
she wants (feat. Yatta Bandz)
rock your hips (feat. Saweetie)

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