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FERG Gives Fans His Most Vulnerable Album Yet With “DAROLD”

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FERG is back. The former ASAP Mob standout has been through a lot over the last few years. The most obvious of which is a name change. FERG has dropped from the ASAP from his stage name, which has allowed him to focus more on his craft as an individual. DAROLD, his latest album, is an example of this focus. The rapper manages to take his signature sound and refine it. The attempts to water his singular talents down with mainstream sounds has largely dissipated, and in its place is a batch of fun and off kilter songs.

FERG has generally been viewed as the goofy yin to ASAP Rocky’s yang. The rapper gets a bit more serious on DAROLD, however. Songs like “Casting Spells” and “Pool” are shocking admissions of stress and guilt set to somber, piano-driven beats. “Pool” is an especially poignant song about struggling with the desire to prove oneself as traditionally masculine. It’s a beautiful track, and one that would’ve been inconceivable coming from FERG just five years ago. The production on the album is uniformly stripped down, which proves to be a smart decision. FERG is an expressive emcee, and he sounds best when he has simple beats to anchor his ad-libs. This is evident on the bangers “Allure” and “Thought I Was Dead,” which has nothing to do with the new Tyler, The Creator song of the same name.

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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FERG Reflects On His Troubled Life And Career

DAROLD tracklist:

  1. Light Work
  2. Thought I Was Dead
  3. Alive 🙁 (featuring Dapper Don)
  4. Allure (featuring Future & Mike WiLL Made-It)
  5. Demons (featuring Denzel Curry)
  6. Messy
  7. French Tips (featuring Coco Jones)
  8. Dead Homies (featuring BLK PRL & Elmiene)
  9. Casting Spells (featuring Mary J. Blige)
  10. Pool (featuring Elmiene)
  11. Chosen (featuring Mary J. Blige & Shay Rock)
  12. DAROLD

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Ab-Soul Changes Up His Style On Moody New Album “Soul Burger”

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Ab-Soul is quietly the most impressive lyricist on TDE. He was in contention with Kendrick Lamar for years, but now that Dot has started pgLang, the crown is inarguably his. Nobody raps like, or about the same things as Ab-Soul. Soul Burger contains his usual mixture of heady metaphors and juvenile humor, but it also branches out in way that previous Solo albums have not. This album has West Coast bangers, jazzy freakouts, and collaborations with non-TDE wordsmiths. It maintains Ab-Soul’s esoteric appeal and makes it more palatable than its been in years.

This unique balance in struck within the first couple songs. “9 Mile” and “Payday” pay tribute to the icons that influenced Ab-Soul, with the former being an obvious 8 Mile riff. The rapper is in rare form on these songs, dropping bars that will take a rewind or at least a few repeat listens to fully sink in. The solo Soulo tracks vary in terms of tone. Some are more aggressive, others more reflective, like “Peace” and the Soul Burger closer, “Righteous Man.” The variety of collabs is definitely helpful in keeping things moving, with emcees like Punch, Lupe Fiasco, and Vince Staples taking center stages and delivering stellar work. Soul is never outshined, however. Soul Burger is a triumph. Check it out.

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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Ab-Soul Expands His Musical Boundaries

Soul Burger tracklist:

  1. 9 Mile
  2. Payday
  3. All That (featuring JasonMartin & Thirsty P)
  4. California Dream (featuring Kamm Carson & Vince Staples)
  5. B.U.C.K.O. Jr.
  6. I, Myself & Me (featuring Doechii)
  7. DND (featuring Notorious N.I.Q.)
  8. Don Julio 70 (feat FRE$H)
  9. Go Pro (featuring Ty Dolla $ign)
  10. Saudi Sweats
  11. Squeeze 1st 2
  12. Crazier (featuring JID)
  13. Peace (featuring Lupe Fiasco & Punch)
  14. The Sky Is Limitless (featuring Asia Holiday & Blxst)
  15. Righteous Man

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Ella Mai Stuns Her Fans With Celebratory “3” EP

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At the start of her career in the latter half of the 2010’s decade, London, England act Ella Mai was one of the trendiest R&B voices. She went viral for singles such as “Boo’d Up” and “Trip,” with the latter famously being remixed by Jacquees. However, she sort of faded a bit and stepped out of the limelight. She did lay down some features sporadically after 2018 for Chris Brown, Lil Durk, Wizkid, and most recently for Mustard’s Faith Of A Mustard Seed. But she’s been slowly working her way back in terms of her solo catalog. In 2022 she reappeared with her sophomore LP Heart On My Sleeve and then put out a deluxe almost a year later. Despite this, she’s been making more news for her relationship with Boston Celtics superstar and NBA champion boyfriend, Jayson Tatum.

They have stirred up pregnancy rumors and even matching “3” tattoos right behind their ears. Ironically, that ink has even more weight to it now, as 3 is the title of Ella Mai’s surprise EP. Fans have been running with theories that the lyrics on this three-song package are all references to their relationship (via Uproxx). The name of the EP certainly bolsters those beliefs as it could be a call back to the tattoo we just mentioned. While the speculation about their mysterious relationship is entertaining, a concrete reason as to why this EP is here is because Mai just turned 30! This is certainly a great way to celebrate the big day (November 3) and she felt there wasn’t a better time to drop. “My 30th birthday gift to you all ♏
3 songs. November 3rd. One of my favourite numbers. I’ve missed you all, three times over ❤,” she adorably wrote on IG. Check out 3 with the DSP links below and let us know what you think below.

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3 – Ella Mai

3 Tracklist:

  1. Hearts On Deck
  2. One Of These
  3. Little Things

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Ralfy The Plug Paints Himself As “Grandmaster Ralfy” On His Fourth Project Of 2024

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Ever since the untimely and unfair loss of Drakeo the Ruler nearly three yers ago, his brother Ralfy the Plug has vowed to carry the torch. “You did it by yo self you was a self made boss and a leader,” the Los Angeles rapper began in an IG tribute. “You was my idol and big brother and I learned a lot from you and I’m definitely gone make sure they still know the truth.” Overall, the equally prolific Ralfy has done so by releasing some posthumous material of Drakeo’s.

However, he’s also been making his sibling proud by working as hard as he did. You can say that his passing has inspired him to drop at an unconscious rate. Since the beginning of 2022, he’s put out over 10 unique projects, along with multiple deluxe versions. Over this weekend, Ralfy the Plug has added to that insane run with GRANDMASTER RALFY. It’s the fourth LP from him in 2024 and it’s also his beefiest. It’s 21 solo cuts but it manages to fall under an hour in runtime. Overall, you are getting typical Ralfy with erratic flows and quirky productions. In terms of the latter, there are multiple that impress us and some that only he can perform well on. “THE BLUE PRINT,” “AIN’T THAT DEEP,” and “NO BIG HOMIES” are some our favorites. But we want to hear yours so check it out and let us know in the comments.

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Grandmaster Ralfy – Ralfy The Plug

GRANDMASTER RALFY Tracklist:

  1. MEDITATING
  2. NO SYMPATHY
  3. EL PRESIDENTE
  4. UNDERRATED
  5. NO BIG HOMIES
  6. PEOPLE’S CHOICE
  7. AIN’T THAT DEEP
  8. THE BLUE PRINT
  9. CHECKMATE
  10. NOT A GLITCH
  11. HIMOTHY
  12. TAKEOVER
  13. DO SUMN FOR ME
  14. PLOTTIN ON ME
  15. BACK IN THE DAYS
  16. STILL IN THAT MODE
  17. FRANKIE LYMON
  18. DOUBLING UP
  19. YEAH I KNOW
  20. GRANDMASTER RALFY
  21. WON’T JUDGE YOU – BONUS

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Jay Worthy & DJ.Fresh Reunite For “Part 2” Of “The Tonite Show” Six Years Later

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It’s been the West Coast’s year in 2024 thanks in part to Kendrick Lamar. But everyone else has been contributing heavily and with quality we may add. One of the steadiest in the underground from California, Jay Worthy, has been one of them ones this year, and he’s keeping his momentum going with The Tonite Show Part 2. The title may be familiar to some and that’s because this is the other half to the inaugural 2018 tape, The Tonite Show with Jay Worthy. That was a three-way collaborative effort between Jay, its producer, DJ.Fresh, and fellow MC, Mitchy Slick.

This marks the former’s fourth project of the year, with his 2024 featuring Affiliated 2, Magic Hour, and Time After Time. Every single tape has been a joint release, showcasing just how versatile Jay is. He you match him with just about anyone and he’s going to make something great happen. The Tonite Show Part 2 is 10 tracks and just 28 and a half minutes, so it’s not overstaying it’s welcome. On the first entry in this series, Fresh’s beat selection was bouncier and fit more for the summer. Things are a little different here, as the instrumentals feel more lowkey and subdued. It’s got some fans loving and others questioning the directional change as of now, so we want to hear what you have to say. Check out Jay and Fresh’s latest body of work, and then drop your thoughts in the comments.

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The Tonite Show Part 2 – Jay Worthy & DJ.Fresh

The Tonite Show Part 2 Tracklist:

  1. Kreepin
  2. No Gimmicks (feat. Keak Da Sneak)
  3. More Then Bags (feat. Larry June)
  4. Braziness
  5. We The Cleanest (feat. Payroll Giovanni & RJMrLA)
  6. You Thought You Had Me
  7. Worthy Thoughts
  8. Who’s Who (feat. Bun B)
  9. The Show’s Tonite
  10. Kalifornia with Mitchy Slick, Menace, Bart Oatmeal

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Jacquees Pens Passionate, Sultry, & Intimate Songs For “Baby Making”

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Cash Money Records R&B talent Jacquees is back with his fourth studio album called Baby Making and it’s purpose is clear. If you and your significant other are on that same wavelength and one of you needs to set the mood, the Georgia native has got you. This project was actually inspired by the singer preparing to welcome a child into the world, according to a press release. Jacquees credits his boss and label founder Birdman for the idea, saying, “What inspired Baby Making is me actually having a baby,” says. This year Birdman gave me the idea and I instantly mixed my creativity into my life.”

He goes on to add that he also concocted this tracklist “for the lovers.” Jacquees feels this was also a necessary release in general, stating, “This is what the world needs. Love and beautiful healthy happy babies.” We can definitely get down with that, and it’s clear it was created with lots of passion and care. You can also say that it was indirectly conjured with Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist in mind. Hilariously, he gave a little nudge to the couple on IG encouraging them to spin it for Thugger’s homecoming. “@thuggerthugger1 brudda this the welcome home music for you and Mariah TELLING YOU!!!!!!” Overall, Jacquees puts forth some of his most stunning vocal performances to date. There really aren’t many more gifted R&B talents than him and he’s reinstating that fact with Baby Making for sure.

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Baby Making – Jacquees

Baby Making Tracklist:

  1. Touchdown
  2. Drip
  3. Margiela Sex
  4. Sex Like This
  5. Baby Making
  6. When I’m Around Her
  7. Middle Of The Night
  8. You Get It / Kant Hold It
  9. Sunrise Service
  10. The Graduation

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Big Moochie Grape Is Back With A Vengeance On “Eat Or Get Ate 2”

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Big Moochie Grape is back and making bangers once again after serving some time behind bars. The Memphis, Tennessee native served 14 months for parole violation, according to The FADER and it stemmed from a previous release from jail for a gun charge originally. After coming back to society, the PRE (Paper Route Emipre) signee wasted almost no time getting back in the studio. He collaborated with YouTube channel 4 Shooters Only to drop off his single “WAKE EM UP” via a “From The Block” performance. Since February, he’s been on a tear, and it’s lead to Big Moochie Grape delivering EAT OR GET ATE 2.

It’s a sequel to his first-ever LP, Eat Or Get Ate, which hit DSPs back in 2020. Four singles were a part of the rollout, including one with the late Big Scarr called “Trap A Lil Harder.” The title of that record translates pretty well to what Grape is doing on this project because he goes off on a lot of these tracks. The Young Dolph mentee brings a lot of sped-up flows to songs like the braggadocious opener “Crip Blue Hundreds.” BandPlay produces this cut, and we just have to say that this guy seems to never miss on a beat. He’s just as important as Moochie on this record and it’s clear they display some great synergy when they work together.

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Eat Or Get Ate 2 – Big Moochie Grape

EAT OR GET ATE 2 Tracklist:

  1. Crip Blue Hundreds
  2. Never Come Second
  3. Manifest with Key Glock
  4. Bigg Azz Bands with Key Glock, Kenny Muney
  5. Can’t Stop It
  6. Bacc In The Maybach
  7. No Favors (feat. Money Man)
  8. Yea
  9. Trap A Lil Harder (feat. Big Scarr)
  10. Ice Age
  11. TROLLIN’
  12. Send Em A Message

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Lloyd Banks Is Back To Haunt His Competition’s Nightmares With “Halloween Havoc V”

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“That n**** Banks one of the top n****s ever with bars. That’s one rap n**** n****s don’t play with. It’s certain rap n****s n****s don’t play with. He got a million lines [where] you’ll be like, ‘How the f*** I didn’t think of that?’” That was Benny The Butcher (via HipHopDX) talking about how talented Lloyd Banks, his New York contemporary, really is. Given how the Griselda affiliate was conveying his message, it almost sounds like the former G-Unit MC is someone to be feared. That is especially true around this time of year, as Lloyd Banks is known to drop projects in his fan-favorite Halloween Havoc series.

It’s true once again in 2024 with the V installment in the series here as of yesterday. It’s the second in two years, with the fourth, The 72nd Hr, ending a seven-year absence. Halloween Havoc V is the first project for Lloyd Banks this year and it’s quite the way for him to reintroduce himself solo wise. Across the 16 songs, he’s sounding more imposing than ever before over some equally frightening beats. A huge shout out goes to Cartune Beatz, Arkatech Beatz, Formula 2, among others for keeping the grim vibe of these tapes alive. Despite this being such a substantial listen according to the fans, Power 105.1 says there’s a chance that A.O.N. (All or Nothing) Series Vol. 3: Despite My Mistakes, drops sooner than later.

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Halloween Havoc V – Lloyd Banks

Halloween Havoc V Tracklist:

  1. You Have My Word
  2. Complications
  3. Season Of The Psychos
  4. Connoisseur
  5. Broken Hearts
  6. Double Up
  7. Love Is Love
  8. Choose Wisely
  9. Resources
  10. Taking Notes
  11. Shoot The Messenger
  12. Seminar
  13. Regrets
  14. In The Mix
  15. Keep It Solid
  16. Graduated

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Conductor Williams Calls On Wiz Khalifa, Benny The Butcher, Russ, & More For “Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3”

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It’s been done! Conductor Williams finally (somehow) has his first rapper/producer project out as of Halloween, Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3. It’s the third entry into this series and first since around this time last year. Also surprising is that the Missouri producer wasn’t able to find a distributor for this project. So, he wound up having to fund it himself. For that we are so grateful to have this project in front of us. Overall, this is just a celebratory moment for one of the most consistent in the game.

But this album isn’t just here for kicks, it’s out to show just how talented of a curator he is. For the most part, Conductor Williams succeeds with most of the features holding up their end of the bargain. Rome Streetz, the duo of Wiz Khalifa and Benny The Butcher, as well as Elijah Hooks are some of the standouts. In terms of what Williams is giving listeners, there’s the usual and reliable dark boom bap instrumentals. Additionally, you will hear some hints of R&B thanks to the collaborations from Leon Thomas and Russ to some extent. To no surprise, the former of the aesthetics fare better. All in all, it’s great to have Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3 and we hope that the next will one will be even better.

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Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3 – Conductor Williams

Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3 Tracklist:

  1. MODUS OPERANDI V
  2. Get Away! with Rome Streetz
  3. BOARD 40
  4. Hell in a Hellcat with Elzhi, Elijah Hooks
  5. Space Heater with Domo Genesis
  6. Ecstasy (Freestyle) with Russ
  7. Hold You with Benny The Butcher, Wiz Khalifa
  8. DIAMOND SKIN
  9. Guilty with Leon Thomas
  10. Down Bad with Bishop Nehru
  11. Necessary Cherry with Wiki
  12. Kent with Elijah Hooks

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IDK Leaves Off “Bravado + Intimo” Featuring Joey Bada$$, Gunna, & More

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Maryland multi-talent IDK has been a Swiss Army knife for years, and it’s very apparent once again on his latest effort, BRAVADO + INTiMO. The idea behind this body of work is to show off his mixture of bold and demonstrative side, as well as his more intimate and personal persona. This is presented both in the title of the project and of the tracks. Some have “(B)’s” or “(i)’s” next to them, which indicates the type of the vibe and tone you will hear on said record. It’s split pretty much down the middle, and in a way, this is sort of double disc album. Leading up to its release, IDK put out four singles, three of which boasted features.

“DENiM” with Joey Bada$$, “TiFFANY” featuring Gunna, and the TheARTI$t-assisted “SUPERNOVA” were those cuts. Despite clean and accessible production that sounds pleasant to the ears, the performances themselves aren’t too memorable. He’s done more daring and replay-able things on projects like Simple. and F65, for example. The duality aspect is there, but the beats carry the experience for us at least. Overall, it may be a little to barebones on the lyrical front. IDK did say though, “My goal with this album was to simplify everything. With B.i., I just wanted to sing over beats that artists like MF DOOM would normally rap over and only rap when it felt the most natural.” We can admire his dedication to stick to an idea, but we feel he’s at his best when he takes more risks. Still, give BRAVADO + INTiMO a try and see what you think of it.

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Bravado + Intimo – IDK

BRAVADO + INTiMO Tracklist:

  1. HELLO
  2. CELiNE iN THE TRAP (B)
  3. TiFFANY (B) with Gunna
  4. KiCKiN! (B)
  5. DENiM (B) with Joey Bada$$
  6. MiLES TRUMPET (i)
  7. CHECK! (B)
  8. PAPERCUTS (i)
  9. SWiTCH (i) with Conway the Machine
  10. SUPERNOVA (i) with TheARTI$t
  11. SEE YOU AGAIN (B.i.)
  12. GOODBi

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