Mixtapes

Westside Gunn Returns To Form On DJ Drama-Assisted Album “Still Praying”

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Westside Gunn really doesn’t have much to prove anymore at this stage of his career. Many already respect his unconscious work ethic and craftsmanship and the length at which he’s done so. However, it is fair to argue that his quality has seen a dip as of late. He’s definitely has had his hits since the turn of the 2020’s decade such as 10. But in just 24 hours, his fans are back on the bandwagon so to speak. The Flygod dropped a bombshell last week when he said he was going to be dropping twice in seven days. 11, part of the Hitler Wears Hermes series, got things started on Halloween and we must say it was a tremendous opening set.

But the magic didn’t run out on those five tracks because Westside Gunn and DJ Drama cooked up something equally special with Still Praying. This the third album within the Pray for collection, and it’s arguably the best one yet. This offering takes things back to the classic WSG era where he hopped on dusty yet luxurious boom bap beats. As a curator, he’s been pretty underrated. But with Still Praying, it’s hard to say that because the instrumentals are extremely layered and textured. They will put you in a trance more often than not. We feel Westside is back, so do the fans, and we think you will agree with the masses once you spin it.

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Still Praying – Westside Gunn & DJ Drama

Still Praying Tracklist:

  1. Waly Fay
  2. Justin Roberts
  3. Beef Bar
  4. Max Caster
  5. Dr Britt Baker with Brother Tom Sos
  6. I Know Verdy
  7. Speedy 40
  8. Duran Duran
  9. Runaway Pieces At The Last Supper
  10. Bike Air Interlude
  11. Free Shots with Conway the Machine
  12. Still Praying with Stove God Cooks, Benny The Butcher, Conway the Machine, Boldy James
  13. Underground King with Rome Streetz, Westside Pootie
  14. LeSalle Station

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Kodak Black Is Back & Opening Up On “Dieuson Octave”

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Kodak Black is a deceptively versatile artist. On the outside, it may not seem like it and it also sounds like he wouldn’t be. His warbly and sometimes flat-out indiscernible voice doesn’t come across as something you can copy and paste outside of the trap subgenre. However, we have seen him work with the likes of Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Anuel AA. But outside of features, he can tap into other tones and subjects. He’s not just about debauchery, violence, and flexing. Over time we have heard Kodak get deeply personal and honest. In fact, it was just around this time last year that we heard the Florida talent painfully rapping on When I Was Dead.

After taking some time to release a posse mixtape with his Vulture Love collective, Kodak Black is back on that energy with Dieuson Octave. For those who don’t know, the title is his government name. As such, the Pompano Beach resident is giving listeners a peek into his mind and his life experiences. He ponders and speaks out loud about the things that weigh on him too. Whether it’s his past, relationships (intimate or not), or loneliness, he’s an open book. In typical fashion, there wasn’t much of a rollout for Dieuson Octave. There was just one track released ahead of the eight-song tape and that was “Catch Fire.” What’s more is that it was dropped off on Halloween, one day ahead of the project. Still, fans should be able to appreciate Kodak’s personable approach and newcomers will learn more about the man behind the rap superstar.

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Dieuson Octave – Kodak Black

Dieuson Octave Tracklist:

  1. Catch Fire
  2. Harlem Nights
  3. Versatile
  4. Drive The Boat
  5. Never Exaggerate
  6. Never See Me
  7. Ima Be Real
  8. Inside I Suffer

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Freddie Gibbs Strikes Back With Gritty Album “YOU ONLY DIE 1NCE”

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Freddie Gibbs is back. The rapper may best be known for his collaborations with Madlib, but his solo material has always benefited from having a conceptual edge. It may seem like he’s telling traditional stories over hard-hitting production, but there’s always something more eclectic and ambitious under the surface. YOU ONLY DIE 1NCE is a perfect example. The album is a sequel to Freddie Gibbs’ release YOU ONLY LIVE 2WICE, and like the title suggests, it focuses on mortality. The lead single, “On the Set,” was a weighty tribute to fallen rappers like Biggie and Nipsey Hussle.

“On the Set” is actually the last song on the album, which means the rest of the songs build up to it. The placement was not accidental. Freddie Gibbs waxes poetic over this somber collection of songs, like with the meditative “It’s Your Anniversary” or the menacing “Ruthless.” Gibbs manages the rare feat keeping the tracklist both cohesive and varied. “Brick Fees” sees the rapper rattle off bars over a measured beat, and “Wolverine” may just be the best song on the whole album. There’s nothing flashy about the music or Freddie Gibbs’ rhyme scheme, but the earnestness on display is what has always allowed the rapper to stand out from his peers.

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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Freddie Gibbs Gets Contemplative On New Album

YOU ONLY DIE 1NCE tracklist:

  1. Status
  2. Cosmo Freestyle
  3. Wolverine
  4. Brick Fees
  5. Rabbit Island
  6. It’s Your Anniversary
  7. Nobody Likes You (Interlude)
  8. Yeah You
  9. Steel Doors
  10. Walk It Off
  11. Ruthless
  12. Origami
  13. On the Set

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Lil Uzi Vert Soars With Eclectic New Album “Eternal Atake 2”

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Hats off to Lil Uzi Vert. The rapper has managed to orchestrate a stellar rollout for his new album Eternal Atake 2 in the span of a couple weeks. He dropped inventive promo videos and a teaser song that served as a theme to the “Uzi the Earthling.” The theme isn’t on the album, but now that we have Eternal Atake 2 it’s understandable. Lil Uzi Vert’s latest is a fascinating mashup and styles and sounds from the different album cycles. It’s not a culmination, per say, but it feels like it takes the Eternal Atake sound and applies elements of PINK TAPE for something wholly unique.

“We Good” kicks things off with a bold, cinematic sound, before transitioning to the more aggressive sounds “Light Year (Practice).” Lil Uzi Vert handles most of the songs on the album himself, which feels like an especially bold choice in a hip hop landscape predicated on extensive features. “Not An Option” is a wonky banger with an earworm beat, while “Black Hole” leans into the extraterrestrial aesthetic laid out by the artwork. The biggest surprise in the tracklist, though, is Lil Uzi Vert’s collaboration with Big Time Rush, “The Rush.” It shouldn’t work, and it wouldn’t work with most rapper, but Uzi has the eclectic mix and the ambition to pull it off. Another Uzi Vert success.

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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Lil Uzi Vert Continues To Push Musical Boundaries

Eternal Atake 2 stream:

  1. We Good
  2. Light Year (Practice)
  3. Meteor Man
  4. Paars In the Mars
  5. The Rush (featuring Big Time Rush)
  6. Not An Option
  7. She Stank
  8. Mr. Chow
  9. Lyft Em Up
  10. Chips and Dip
  11. Black Hole
  12. Chill Bae
  13. Goddard Song
  14. PerkySex
  15. Conceited
  16. Space High

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Icewear Vezzo Shares 12 New Cuts From His “Live From The 6” Recording Sessions

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“If you’re competing with me, it’s a waste of time and money. You should save up instead. We don’t want the same things. I’m not running out. I’m not paying attention. Plus, I’m not that fun. #LiveFromThe6 #Two #ComingSoon👿” That was Detroit rapper Icewear Vezzo about three months ago promoting (Part Two) of his 2024 album, Live From The 6. The project, out via Quality Control Music in February, featured DaBaby, Babyface Ray, YTB Fatt, and Chuckie CEO. Vezzo delivered some pretty dark, cutthroat, and earnest tracks about the lifestyle he leads and how it’s a byproduct of his hometown. Across the 13-song project, the 11-year veteran comes across as braggadocious and intimidating, which is pretty on brand.

That quote we mentioned at the beginning probably best describes Live From The 6 and its subsequent hard-hitting sequel, (Part 2). Out today, October 30, the 12 new records keep the continuity alive. Also, given that it’s out on the eve of Halloween, it’s just as perfect on its own for the spooky season. Once again, Vezzo is extremely serious on each record. “Walk Down” with Bankroll Freddie and the epic opener “Musty” are two of the prime examples. We have to applaud his work ethic this year by getting this out just eight months removed from part one. It’s consistent with how he’s been since he burst onto the scene and we love to see him keep that up for himself and his fans.

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Live From The 6 (Part Two) – Icewear Vezzo

Live From The 6 (Part Two) Tracklist:

  1. Musty
  2. Add It Up
  3. Money Counter
  4. Family Ties
  5. Chosey One
  6. Six and Daisy (feat. Los and Nutty)
  7. Musty 2 ( sh*t on em )
  8. Nobody (feat. Lauryn Amore)
  9. Different Day
  10. Basquiat
  11. Walk Down (feat. Bankroll Freddie)
  12. Mudd Baby

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Westside Gunn Sets The Stage For New Album With Stellar “11” EP

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Westside Gunn is on a creative roll. The rapper has been hyping up the release of his upcoming album Still Praying for months. The album is set to drop on November 1, and will boast features from his usual Griselda crew. Here’s the thing, though: Westside Gunn wasn’t content with just giving fans an album. A day before Still Praying is set to drop, the rapper dropped off an EP. 11 is a tight five song collection, but the quality of the bars and the production ensure that this is not merely leftover album cuts.

11 starts off on a high with “STONE.” The production is menacing and slow, a perfect tonal balance to strike given that the EP dropped on Halloween. It’s the second song, though, that really makes this a top notch Westside Gunn release. “BIG DUMP BALLAD” spins an absolutely mesmerizing soul sample while the Giselda superstar waxes poetic about his life and his troubled past. The bars are strong, and the ad-libs are present as ever. “UNCLE HOWDY” is a glorified interlude, but the songs “CAIN TEJADA” and “PAULIN PAULIN PAULIN” close out 11 on a staggering high. “PAULIN PAULIN PAULIN” is especially strong, with its drum-less beat and reliance on Westside Gunn’s impassioned delivery.

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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Westside Gunn Spoils Fans With This Appetizer EP

11 tracklist:

  1. STONE
  2. BIG DUMP BALLAD
  3. UNCLE HOWDY
  4. CAIN TEJADA
  5. PAULIN PAULIN PAULIN

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VonOff1700’s “#TurntUpNotBurntUp” Lives Up To It’s Title

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VonOff1700 is coming for the throne of Chicago drill king with his newest effort, #TurntUpNotBurntUp. It’s quite the title, but it pretty accurately describes what you’re getting from the Windy City native. However, VonOff wanted to mix things up a little bit too. Throughout the rollout, the 21-year-old promised to deliver more a diverse listening experience and show off his adaptability. “Yall said yall wanted more versatile sht Ian gone lie on here I gave it 🫶🏽” he wrote on his Instagram page.

The Signal Records signee does live up to that by bringing more melodies and more trap-focused production. These switch-ups do lead to satisfying results such as “Out the Window.” VonOff1700 did promote the heck out of #TurntUpNotBurntUp, releasing five singles, with three of them dropping this month. One of those is “Legends” featuring a posthumous chorus from King Von. It specifically comes from his 2022 track “Change My Life,” and even the beat sounds vaguely similar in some respects. It’s causing some controversy online given the subject matter, but it shows that VonOff is looking to emulate those who paved the way for him to some degree. You can stream the new album with the links below.

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#TurntUpNotBurntUp – VonOff1700

#TurntUpNotBurntUp Tracklist:

  1. #TurntUpNotBurntUp
  2. First One (feat. YTB Fatt)
  3. Out the Window
  4. Dead N****s (feat. Polo G & G Herbo)
  5. Fakin
  6. Money in the Bagg
  7. Slide (feat. Rob49)
  8. Advice (feat. Hunxho)
  9. Flukey S**t
  10. Vonno Da Fox
  11. Legends (feat. King Von)
  12. Call of Duty
  13. Still Thuggin (feat. Lil Baby)
  14. Mind of a Menace
  15. Button (feat. Kyle Richhh & MCVERTT)
  16. Lil Brudda
  17. Up It
  18. TG Run It

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Tha God Fahim And Nicholas Craven Drop “Tha Myth Who Never Quit 2”

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Tha God Fahim has built a reputation for dense wordplay that somehow feels tossed off and casual. He’s able to make verses sound as though they’re coming to him in real time, which gives his music a feeling of authenticity. Tha Myth Who Never Quit was a prime example of this skill. He was able to provide lyrical wizardry over producer by Nicholas Craven. The sequel, Tha Myth Who Never Quit 2, provides listeners with more of the same. The duo continue to flash their musical chemistry over a project that it is a shade under a half hour.

Tha Myth Who Never Quit 2 may have flown under the radar due to the fact that it’s not available on Apple Music or Spotify. Instead, the album is available on YouTube and Bandcamp. It’s very much worth your time, however. Tha God Fahim proves that he hasn’t lost a step lyrically on the stellar second song, “Aspirations.” The production from Nicholas Craven is jazzy and contemplative. “Make Way” somehow ups the ante with arguably the best beat on the whole album. Tha God Fahim’s delivery is especially emotional on this cut. The rapper also shines on “Out of Options” and “Figure It Out.” The latter has a choppy, nostalgic feel that makes it sound ripped right out of the 90s. Another winner for Fahim.

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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Tha God Fahim Gets Some Of His Best Beats To Date

Tha Myth Who Never Quit 2 tracklist:

  1. Myth Who Never Quit
  2. Aspirations
  3. Make Way
  4. Scholar of Penmanship
  5. Out of Options
  6. Return Fire
  7. Max Ammo
  8. Poison Arrows
  9. If You Don’t Use It You Lose It
  10. Figure It Out
  11. The Choice Is Yours

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EarthGang Presents Their “Perfect Fantasy” On Their Latest Album

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EARTHGANG is back to deliver to their longest project of their “EarthGang vs. The Algorithm” run with PERFECT FANTASY. It’s over an hour in length, boasts 18 tracks, and features a diverse guest list. T-Pain, who helped lead things off for this album’s rollout with his contributions to “Love You More,” is here. You also have Pharrell on another love cut “U GOTTA,” as well as Little Dragon, Eric Bellinger, Benji. one of their Spillage Village teammates, and more. On top of some familiar faces, there are also other tracks you may have heard already.

Those include “BLACKLIGHT,” “ROBOPHOBIA,” “BOBBY BOUCHER,” “PUT IN WORK,” “PERFECT FANTASY,” and “OSMOSIS.” These were all either singles or records that appeared on the first tape in this aforementioned series, ROBOPHOBIA. That hit streaming platforms earlier this year. While mid-week releases aren’t too uncommon nowadays despite weekend’s being the time to drop projects, it seems EARTHGANG is echoing Tyler, The Creator’s message of dropping sooner. As the Georgia duo puts it, “We want people to be able to live with the music through the week and not get lost in the weekend.” We appreciate the thought EARTHGANG, and we can’t wait to dive into the newest cuts on PERFECT FANTASY.

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Perfect Fantasy – EarthGang & Spillage Village

PERFECT FANTASY Tracklist:

  1. GODLY (feat. Damon Albarn)
  2. DEEP BLUE (feat. Little Dragon)
  3. OSMOSIS
  4. U GOTTA (feat. Pharrell)
  5. LOVE YOU MORE (feat. T-Pain)
  6. ZONE (feat. Eric Bellinger)
  7. BOBBY BOUCHER (feat. Benji.)
  8. ELECTRIC (feat. Cochise)
  9. PUT IN WORK (feat. Tommy Newport)
  10. IN MY MIND
  11. ROBOPHOBIA
  12. BLACKLIGHT
  13. RED FLAG
  14. THE WAKE
  15. DIE TODAY
  16. FLAVORS OF KARMA
  17. IMAGINE (feat. Rama)
  18. PERFECT FANTASY (feat. Snoop Dogg)

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Darren Waller Details What Life Has Been Like Lately On “Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass”

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Darren Waller seems to be all about sharing his personal bouts with his fans because he’s doing just that on Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass. It’s his newest EP of 2024, and it boasts four tracks, and one lead single. The latter is “This Too Shall Pass,” which sees the ex-NFL star sing and rap passionately over a moody and forlorn beat about his struggles. However, on the uplifting chorus, he knows that things are going to improve over time. It’s also a message to his supporters and it feels like a real heart-to-heart moment on the record.

All of the themes and messages present on Internal Wafare really evoke a quote that Waller had in a recent press release. He says, “The title of this project accurately depicts what 2024 has been like for me. Lots of change has brought about all kinds of thoughts, emotions, and mood swings that have been overwhelming at times. At the same time, those have made room for greater clarity, allowing me to see all the good in my life and to know I’m right where I’m supposed to be.” There has definitely been a lot of moving pieces for Waller this year, as he shockingly retired from professional football after just nine years and also divorced from WNBA star Kelsey Plum following a year of marriage. These are major life shifts, but he’s battled tested and confident that he’s moving in the right direction on this EP.

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Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass – Darren Waller

Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass Tracklist:

  1. Internal Warfare
  2. This Too Shall Pass
  3. Main Attraction
  4. 100 Meters

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