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Maxo Kream Showcases Three Unique Perspectives On “Personification”

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Maxo Kream has brought us Personification, his fourth official album of his underappreciated career. The Houston storyteller had given us several potential glimpses into this project throughout the year. At times, they were extremely hard-hitting and personal. “No Then You A H*e” still holds the top spot in terms of our favorite Maxo tracks from 2024. However, the episodic recalling on “Big H*e Me” is certainly in contention as well. But instead of continuing to hone his already well-established tracks in this vein, he’s been giving us some more loose bangers such as “Bang The Bus” too. This diversity is something that Maxo Kream was looking to achieve on this new album.

There are three perspectives that he raps from on Personification and they are Trigger Maxo, Punken, and Emekwanem. Trigger is the more brash and gangster-like profile, so “Big H*e Me.” As for Punken, a reference to his fourth overall project, is the more introspective and thought-provoking side. Then, there’s the latter which is his government name, and it represents his current lifestyle as a father and role model of sorts. The overall idea of Personification is an interesting one, however, it doesn’t feel fully realized. Maybe dividing the personas into discs may have helped get the idea across more effectively as all of them feel jumbled together. But there are good tracks that most fans will appreciate.

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Personification – Maxo Kream

Personification Tracklist:

  1. Mo Murda
  2. Fashitso
  3. Cracc Era with Tyler, The Creator
  4. Street Fraternity
  5. Big H*e Me
  6. Smokey with BigXthaPlug, Hit-Boy
  7. Higher Than Ever with Rob49, Skilla Baby
  8. Drizzy Draco 2
  9. Walk By Faith with JOSH KREAM
  10. Drop Top Impala with Z-Ro
  11. Bibles and Rifles
  12. Talkin In Screw (feat. That Mexican OT)
  13. Bang The Bus
  14. Triggaman with Denzel Curry

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Cordae Claims “The Crossroads” Is The One

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“I wanted to get better, like, as a songwriter, as a rapper… verses… storytelling… beat selection and taste in beat selection… and that requires work and time, so I feel like this is my best foot forward thus far.” That’s Cordae speaking with Billboard on his brand-new and third studio album The Crossroads. Besides these aspirations and confident words, it’s been a project on fans’ radar. It’s for good reason too, because some of the singles leading up to today were pretty impeccable. “Summer Drop,” “Saturday Mornings,” and “Syrup Sandwiches” are some our personal favorites.

But does The Crossroads live up to its self-praise by its creative mind? Overall, we can see some improvements, especially in the wordplay and storytelling. It’s why those aforementioned tracks are thought of so highly. Where the album sort falls a little flat is in the more braggadocious pop rap cuts. “Mad as F*ck,” “Never See It,” and “Back on the Road” are couple of examples that just don’t have that oomph. While the beats on these tracks are certainly solid, we feel that this lane isn’t where Cordae truly feels at home. But generally speaking, there’s quality here and growth from the North Carolina spitter.

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The Crossroads – Cordae

The Crossroads Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. 06 dreamin
  3. Back on the Road (feat. Lil Wayne)
  4. Summer Drop (feat. Anderson .Paak)
  5. Nothings Promised
  6. Mad as F*ck
  7. All Alone
  8. Never See It (feat. Juicy J)
  9. Pray (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
  10. Don’t Walk Away (feat. Jordan Ward & Ravyn Lenae)
  11. Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne)
  12. No Bad News (feat. Kanye West)
  13. Shai Afreni
  14. What Really Matters
  15. Syrup Sandwiches (feat. Joey Bada$$)
  16. Now You Know
  17. Two Tens (feat. Anderson .Paak) – Bonus Track

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Mary J. Blige Expresses “Gratitude” On Her Potential Final Album

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One of the steadiest and most consistent R&B talents of the modern era may be hanging it up soon. Mary J. Blige is back with her 15th studio album, Gratitude, and during the rollout she revealed that she’s considering retirement. “It might be the last studio album. It might be,” she told People. Then, on top of that, the New York native came across as at peace with where she’s at in her life thanks to music. In speaking with the daytime talk show Sherri about the title of the album, she said, “It’s called Gratitude because that’s where I am. I mean, look at my life right now. I’m in a constant state of gratitude.”

Blige added, “I feel good. I have jobs and opportunities. I’m healthy. My family’s healthy. I have people around that care for me and love me. And I have amazing fans. I’m so grateful to my fans for all the years of love that they’ve given me and support.” We will just have to keep tabs on her going forward, especially when she heads out on tour. Mary J. Blige is taking Gratitude across the US starting at the end of January and wrapping things up on April 14. The For My Fans Tour will also include openers Ne-Yo and Mario, so it could be a nice victory lap for what’s been a stellar career.

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Gratitude – Mary J. Blige

Gratitude Tracklist:

  1. Breathing (feat. Fabolous)
  2. Need You More (feat. Jadakiss)
  3. Beautiful People
  4. You Ain’t The Only One
  5. Never Give Up On Me
  6. Nobody But You
  7. Here I Am
  8. Don’t F*** Up
  9. Superpowers
  10. Can’t Wait For You
  11. God’s Child (feat. Fat Joe)
  12. I Got Plans (feat. A$AP Ferg)

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MF Doom’s Estate Shares Remixes & Interview Soundbites On 20th Anniversary Edition Of “MM..Food”

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A rap icon like no other is being celebrated today with a special rerelease of a beloved project. The estate of English born rapper and producer MF DOOM is celebrating and remembering MM..FOOD with a 20th Anniversary Edition out everywhere now. The 2004 album tends to get overlooked a bit by the release of Madvillainy that same year. However, make no mistake, MM..FOOD is a halo release within his decorated discography.

MF DOOM’s team certainly is doing this project right with this special edition with some exclusive remixes and rare soundbites. The latter were taken from the same interview, with him answering questions about his standing in rap, the process of making music, and more. Then, there’s the remixes, and they feature production chops from the likes of frequent collaborators Madlib and Ant, as well as Jake One. “One Beer” and “H*e Cakes” are the tracks receiving such treatment. However, the music isn’t the only thing that DOOM’s estate is offering with this drop. There are multiple variants of the anniversary pressing on vinyl on gasdrawls.com.

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MM..Food (20th Anniversary Edition) – MF Doom

MM..FOOD (20th Anniversary Edition) Tracklist:

Disc 1

  1. Beef Rapp
  2. H*e Cakes
  3. Potholderz with Count Bass D
  4. One Beer
  5. Deep Fried Frenz
  6. Poo-Putt Platter
  7. Fillet-O-Rapper
  8. Gumbo
  9. Fig Leaf Bi-Carbonate
  10. Kon Karne
  11. Guinnessez with Stahhr, 4ize
  12. Kon Queso
  13. Rapp Snitch Knishes with Mr. Fantastik
  14. Vomitspit
  15. Kookies

2

  1. One Beer – Madlib Remix
  2. H*e Cakes – Ant Remix
  3. H*e Cakes – Jake One Remix
  4. H*e Cakes – Beatboxapella

3

  1. The Evolution From Zev Love X to MF DOOM
  2. Being Embraced by a Diverse Fanbase
  3. Conquering Writer’s Block
  4. Doing Production vs. Working with Producers
  5. The Making of MM..FOOD
  6. MM..FOOD Favorites
  7. The Future with Metalface Records, Gas Drawls, & Rhymesayers

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070 Shake Delivers Adventurous And Dynamic Third Album “Petrichor”

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New Jersey-based singer/occasional rapper 070 Shake has had quite the career so far. For many fans, the first time they became aware of 070 Shake was through her first appearance (as an uncredited artist) on Pusha T’s “Santeria,” a standout from his West-produced 2018 third solo album, DAYTONA. A few weeks later, she delivered a haunting outro on the track “Ghost Town” from West’s eighth album, Ye, as well as a vocal performance on the album’s closer, “Violent Crimes.” From there, she released her first two albums on the label, with Modus Vivendi coming in January 2020 and following up with You Can’t Kill Me two and a half years later.

And now, a little over two more years removed from You Can’t Kill Me, 070 Shake delivers her third album, Petrichor. The album comes after an understated, but excellent, 2023 that saw her appear on English singer RAYE’s breakout single, the phenomenal “Escapism.” Petrichor is a similarly hazy release that primarily talks about love (girlfriend Lily-Rose Depp was clearly a major source of inspiration for Shake). Though, there are still some moments of levity on the back half of the release. Shake bounces between Kid Cudi-esque dark pop and alternative stylings and more straightforward pop tunes. The album also features appearances from Miami rapper JT and Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain’s widow and Hole’s lead singer. It’s a diverse tracklist that offers some of the most dynamic music of Shake’s young career. 070 Shake is not a rapper in the traditional sense, but even if you do not consider yourself a big fan of alternative pop music, you should still give this album a try. Stream Petrichor below.

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070 Shake – Petrichor

Petrichor tracklist:

Sin
Elephant
Pieces Of You
Vagabond
Lungs
Into Your Garden (feat. JT)
Battlefield
Winter Baby / New Jersey Blues
Song To The Siren (feat. Courtney Love)
What’s Wrong With Me
Blood On Your Hands
Never Let Us Fade (feat. Cam)
Love

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Quando Rondo Guides Listeners Through His Life On “Here For A Reason”

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Savannah, Georgia rapper and auto-crooner, Quando Rondo, is back on the album scene this weekend with Here For A Reason. It’s the 25-year-old’s third studio album, and first since 2023’s Recovery. Prior to the full release, he got the rollout started with “Cash” at the tail end of 2023 during some serious legal issues. Then, in August of this year, Rondo dropped off an additional five singles. “Gotta Do Better & Pray” got things started and that then led to the precursing EP Here for a Reason: In The Darkest Time. Finally, from October 18 to just hours before the LP, Rondo gave fans three more, with one of them being a tribute to his late cousin, Lul Pab. All of that brings to us November 15 and the 17-song album.

Across the body of work, Quando’s detailing his life and the various emotions he’s dealt with as he’s grown up literally and mentally. It’s probably his most mature record to date with various bars proving that to be the case. For example, on “Boy To Man,” he raps, “I got my mind on the struggle with my heart in the gutter and my grind on my hustle.” Overall, the record comes at another interesting time in his life, with the weight of his cousin’s death on his mind and the noise surrounding Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire arrest. Coincidentally, the messages and themes on Here For A Reason feel like an accurate representation of Quando Rondo’s thought process over these last couple of months. See if you share that opinion by listening to the project below.

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Here For A Reason – Quando Rondo

Here For A Reason Tracklist:

  1. Bady Guy
  2. Gotta Do Better & Pray
  3. Life Goes On
  4. Pour It
  5. Could’ve Been Me
  6. Boy To Man
  7. Luh Wodie
  8. Rollin’ (feat. Winter Rae)
  9. What Do You Know
  10. My Lingo
  11. Grow Up
  12. Traded
  13. Aw Yeah
  14. Street Love
  15. Point Of View
  16. Cash
  17. Don’t Give Up On Me

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Denzel Curry Drops Complete “KING OF THE MISCHIEVOUS SOUTH” Album

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Denzel Curry has been chipping away at the KING OF THE MISCHIEVOUS SOUTH title for quite a while. He dropped a mixtape with the title in 2012, then an album in 2024. It still wasn’t enough. Curry opted to record a few bonus tracks, rearrange the tracklist, and drop the complete version of the album on Friday. It was well worth the wait. KING OF THE MISCHIEVOUS SOUTH encompasses every facet of the Denzel Curry experience. It showcases the rapper’s aggression, his commercial sensibility, and his consistently stellar lyricism at every turn.

It’s not easy to make a lyrical album that knocks, but Denzel Curry does that exact thing here. The rapper pays homage to the Waka Flocka Flame hit “Hard In da Paint” with “STILL IN THE PAINT.” He adds to the blistering instrumental, and trades bars with the likes of LAZER DIM 700 and Bktherula. It’s an obvious tip of the cap to the music Denzel Curry grew up listening to, and he manages to put a fresh spin on it. The other bonus tracks features less notable samples, but they are of equal quality. “ANOTHA LATE NIGHT” is a nocturnal meditation on sex and love. “P.O.P.,” meanwhile, is a smooth riding anthem with additional bars from Sauce Walka and Key Nyata. It might be the best song on here, even if it’s subtleness will lead to it being buried.

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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Denzel Curry Improves On His Previous Version

  1. KOTMS (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  2. ULTRA SHXT (featuring Key Nyata)
  3. SEE IT (featuring Maxo Kream)
  4. HOT ONE (featuring TiaCorrine & A$AP Ferg)
  5. ACT A DAMN FOOL (featuring Duke Deuce & Slim Guerilla)
  6. BLACK FLAG FREESTYLE (featuring That Mexican OT)
  7. HEADCRACK INTERLUDE (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  8. G’Z UP (featuring 2 Chainz & Mike Dimes)
  9. LUNATIC INTERLUDE (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  10. SKED (featuring Kenny Mason & Project Pat)
  11. GOT ME GEEKED
  12. COLE PIMP (featuring Ty Dolla $ign Juicy J)
  13. P.O.P. (featuring Sauce Walka & Key Nyata)
  14. ANOTHER LATE NITE (featuring 454)
  15. WISHLIST (featuring Armani White)
  16. HIT THE FLOOR (featuring Ski Mask the Slump God)
  17. STILL HARD IN THE PAINT (featuring LAZER DIM 700 & Bktherula)
  18. HOODLUMZ (featuring PlayThatBoiZay & A$AP Rocky)
  19. KOTMS II OUTRO (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)

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Young Nudy Drops A Batch Of Wavy Bangers With “Sli’merre 2” Album

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Young Nudy packs a lot of personality into his bars. He’s not whipping out dense wordplay or double entendres, but he has an easygoing flow that sounds catchy over the right production. Pi’erre Bourne is the perfect producer to align with these strengths, and their latest venture together, Sli’merre 2, proves it. The album is credited as a solo venture for Young Nudy, but as its title suggests, it combines the raw, melodic talents of both artists for a listening experience that’s breezy and fun.

“Come to My World” is a perfect album opener. It’s slow, synth-driven, and just spacey enough to give Young Nudy room to vamp. He busts out a slurred flow reminiscent of peak Gucci Mane, which he keeps for the bulk of the album. It works. Young Nudy’s ad-libs sound especially Gucci-esque on the standout cut “Get Fu*ked Up.” None of the songs on Sli’merre 2 overstay their welcome, even if the ideas for each song can sometimes verge on repetitive. The production keeps things moving, whether it be the glitchy throwback sounds of “Breakdown” or the trunk-knocking bounce of “Hakuna Matata.” Young Nudy and Pi’erre Bourne continue to make wavy music together. We wouldn’t mind a Sli’merre 3 at some point in the future.

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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Young Nudy’s Ear For Hooks Is Sharp As Ever

Sli’merre 2 tracklist:

  1. Come to My World
  2. Get Fu*ked Up
  3. Money
  4. I’m Big Dawg
  5. Breakdown
  6. Bang Pistols
  7. Loaded
  8. Splash
  9. 10 pc Teriyaki
  10. Gotta Salute
  11. Save Myself (featuring BabyDrill)
  12. 45Slime
  13. Bloody
  14. Hakuna Matata
  15. Right Now (2024)
  16. How It Be

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Berner Follows “Gotti” With The Search For “Hoffa” In New Album

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Berner‘s latest album, Hoffa, continues his exploration of mobster life when he isn’t making big deals in cannabis. This album follows Gotti, the rap star’s 2021 release about another legendary mobster. The latest album is reminiscent of Jimmy Hoffa, a legendary mobster who went missing and has never been seen again. Like Gotti, the new album includes a gritty production with organized crime-driven lyricism. The album’s description reads: “The NorCal rapper and entrepreneur continues the search.”

Berner’s a-list friends Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Ghost Face Killah, B-Real, Killer Mike, and Ty Dolla $ign appear on the album. In the search for Jimmy, the Bay Area rap star releases album singles “Lots of Green,” “Callin,” and “The Source.” The album is a direct follow-up to the mobster series. “It’s got great features on it, great production. My team said it feels kind of like a Gotti number two, which is probably one of my best-performing albums,” said Berner. 

As part of Bern One Entertainment’s partnership with Empire, the new album is the latest in a longstanding relationship between the companies. Berner has become one of the richest rap stars due to his various ventures in the cannabis field. Forbes claimed Berner was the fourth wealthiest artist in hip-hop after securing a net worth of $410 million with his Cookies empire. The artist’s music continues to flourish, with an average of 1.5 million streams on Spotify.   

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Hoffa – Berner

Berner – Hoffa Tracklist

Sweat
Remember
Harder to Spend
Heavy (ft. Mozzy & Peysoh)
Power
Callin (ft. Moneybagg Yo & Ty Dolla $ign)
Who Gon Love You (ft. Larry June)
Lots of Green (ft. Wiz Khalifa & Devin The Dude)
Fried (ft. De Migo)
Easy
The Source (ft Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & Killer Mike)
The Smoke (ft. Rayven Justice, LaBritney, & Too Short)
Ruthless (ft. Galaxy & Zeke)
Possible
Litigation (ft. Cozom)
Hoffa (ft. Cozmo & Chevy Woods)
Keep Pushin
Amazing

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Brother Ali Previews 2025 Album With Five-Track “Satisfied Soul EP”

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Brother Ali has shown time and time again why he’s maintained such a long and prosperous career. The Madison, Wisconsin born rapper, activist, and community leader is getting to prove that pretty soon, specifically on February 14, 2025. That is the release date of Brother Ali’s next endeavor, Satisfied Soul. It’s available for pre-save on Apple Music and it’s going to consist of 17 tracks. Additionally, some other information we have available, courtesy of Stereogum, is that the album will be mostly produced by Ant. if you aren’t familiar with him, he’s known for his time as the other half of Minnesota hip-hop duo, Atmosphere. He works alongside fellow underground MC Slug. They are still going as well and have been since the late 90s.

Ali has always been one to muse and speak honestly about the issues existing in the world. In addition, he also manages to effectively communicate with his audience about emotions and philosophical questions. That’s helped by his voice, which always commands attention thanks how booming it is and how articulate he can be. It makes you want to think and question things he talks about, so the listener is always reaping the benefits when they truly try to understand what he’s conveying. Folks were surely have a lot to take out of these five tracks that are out to promote the album. Something that has our interest, outside of the uplifting and contemplative messages is the production. There’s a diverse set of live instrumentation and it’s put together well. Check out Ali’s new EP with the links below.

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Satisfied Soul EP – Brother Ali

Satisfied Soul EP Tracklist:

  1. Deep Cuts
  2. Name of The One
  3. Head Heart Hands
  4. The Counts
  5. Handwriting

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