Mixtapes

Young Dolph Shines On Posthumous Album, “Paper Route Frank”

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Young Dolph had an amazing career that inspired numerous artists from the Memphis area. His tragic passing last year sent shockwaves throughout the music world, and it remains hard to fathom what happened. Overall, it is just a truly sad situation.

Although he is no longer with us, Dolph had a lot of music in the vault. Like many artists who have passed on, his estate took over his catalog, and now, a posthumous album has arrived. This project is called Paper Route Frank and it contains 13 tracks. Additionally, there are features here from Gucci Mane, Key Glock, and more.

Young Dolph Singles

Before the release of the album, there were two singles in the form of “Get Away” and “Old Ways.” As you can hear above, “Old Ways” was a smooth track that contained a lavish piano-based beat. Moreover, Dolph was delivering some of his signature flows in that deep voice that ultimately made him so fun to listen to. Overall, it was a solid indication of how this album would sound.

As for the rest of the project, we get that same iconic Young Dolph sound. Bandplay, Drumma Boy, Sosa 808, CEOO, and Dun Deal are all credited as producers on this album, and they did a phenomenal job with the sound. Everything here sounds cohesive, and the project is a great way to pay homage to someone who meant so much to so many.

Let us know what you think of this project in the comments section down below. Furthermore, you can stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest news from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. Love For The Streets
  2. Blind Fold
  3. Woah
  4. Uh Huh
  5. That’s How ft. Key Glock
  6. Old Ways
  7. Roster ft. Gucci Mane
  8. Smoke My Weed
  9. Always
  10. Beep Beep ft. 2 Chainz
  11. Hall Of Fame
  12. Infatuated With Drugs ft. Big Moochie Grape & SNUPE BANDZ 
  13. Get Away

Jacquees Opens Up On “Sincerely For You” Ft. 21 Savage, Summer Walker, 6LACK & More

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The self-proclaimed “King of R&B” took some time to evolve as a man and artist, and now Jacquees is back with a new album. The R&B crooner has been actively involved in the industry for over a decade, but the last few years have been quiet about new albums. King of R&B arrived in November 2019 and his Christmas in Decatur project followed soon after, and in 2020, the Southern star delivered a mixtape, Exit 68.

Today (December 16), Jacquees adds his name to the long list of New Music Friday releases and shares Sincerely For You. The record hosts features from artists like 21 Savage, Summer Walker, 6LACK, and Dreezy.

Read More: Jacquees Croons Through “Tell Me It’s Over” Ft. Summer Walker & 6LACK

In our exclusive 12 Days of Christmas interview with Jacquees, the singer spoke with us about working on the album, which is also executive produced by Future.

“It’s all grown-man vibes. I’m 28 years old now. I was 24, 25, when I dropped my last album,” said Jacquees. “So, the conversations are just different for everything, for me. Even the lifestyle. You know, you get older, you know, you stop doing a lot of the things that you was doing before.”

Read More: Jacquees Reminds Us He’s “Still That” On Our “R&B Season” Update

“I feel like that’s kind of how I did it with my lifestyle and my music,” he added. “And I believe that through records, you’ll be able to tell the growth into maturity.

Stream Sincerely For You by Jacquees, and let us know what you think of the singer’s third studio album.

Tracklist

  1. Sincerely For You
  2. Say Yea
  3. Reason Why
  4. When You Bad Like That ft. Future
  5. Woman’s Worth
  6. Start Over
  7. Tell Me It’s Over ft. 6LACK, Summer Walker
  8. I Remember
  9. Ya Body ft. Dreezy
  10. Be With You ft. Tory Lanez
  11. Way Too Many Shots
  12. Still That
  13. Tipsy
  14. Sex, Hennessey & R&B / Talking About You
  15. Stay There
  16. The Mud ft. 21 Savage
  17. One More Time ft. John P. Kee
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Lil Durk Enlists Future, Kodak Black, Trippie Redd, & More For OTF’s “Loyal Bros 2”

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Lil Durk is easily one of the most prominent artists in hip-hop right now. His albums continue to sell rapidly, and fans love his sound. Overall, Durk is one of those artists who know how to cater to his fans, leading to immense success.

Throughout his recent ascent to the upper echelon of rap, Durk has been able to cultivate his Only The Family (OTF) label. For instance, the label came out with a project called Loyal Bros, and now, Loyal Bros 2 has officially dropped to the masses.

Leading into this project, fans were blessed with a single from Durk called “Hanging With Wolves.” This is actually the third track on the album, and it is most definitely a banger.

Lil Durk Brings The Features

This new project comes complete with 23 tracks, and it features OTF members like Booka600, Doodie Lo, King Von, and a whole lot more. Not to mention the album also contains features from massive stars like Future, Kodak Black, and Trippie Redd. Overall, there is absolutely something for everyone.

Let us know what you think of this project in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. Set It Off – Lil Durk
  2. Mad Max – Durk ft. Future
  3. Hanging With Wolves – Lil Durk
  4. ISTC 2 – Doodie Lo ft. Kodak Black
  5. For Real – Booniemore
  6. NLMG – Lil Law & Keno ft. Doodie Lo
  7. Feed Em Addys – Booka600 ft Durk
  8. We Did It – Booniemore ft. King Von
  9. Seen It All – Deeski ft. Lil Zay Osama
  10. Aint Hiding – Chief Wuk
  11. Savage Shit – Doodie Lo ft. PGF Nuk
  12. Mad Cuz Im Rich – THF Zoo ft. Big 30
  13. Block is Hot – Deeski ft. Lil Durk
  14. Thuf Life – Chief Wuk ft. Doodie Lo & Icewear Vezzo
  15. Federal Freestyle – OTF Jam
  16. Out The Way – OTF Chugg ft. Durk
  17. Forever – Noza Jordan
  18. Please Breathe – Esparo ft. Lil Durk & Booka600
  19. Never Saw Em – C3
  20. Threats To Everybody – Lil Durk
  21. Who You Are – Doodie Lo ft. Trippie Redd
  22. Silly Rabbit – Hypno Carlito
  23. Menace – Booka600

Jim Jones Rallies The VL Crew For “Jim Jones Presents: 12 Days Of Xmas”

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There might not be another rapper who is as dedicated to spreading holiday cheer like Jim Jones. Over the course of his career, he’s consistently blessed fans with holiday records and albums. In 2006, he dropped off A Dipset Xmas. Two years later, he followed it up with the release of A Tribute To Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps.

Nearly 16 years later, and he’s returned with his latest Christmas album, Jim Jones Presents: 12 Days Of Xmas. The rapper’s latest project is a compilation effort that highlights the talent on his VL imprint. Along with Rayy Rayy, who supplies comedic relief during the skits, Jim allows his roster of artists to shine across the board. Though the comedian provides skits, he also has his own track with the titular track.

“Comedy and music has always been synonymous for me. One compliments the other,” said Jim Jones. “I’ve been watching Rayy Rayy grind and make so many people laugh since I’ve first noticed him during the pandemic. He’s helped with the decision to start signing comedians not verbally through conversation but through his comedy. So when I decided to make the Christmas album 12 days of Christmas it was only right I have Rayy Rayy host for his debut on vamplife comedy.” 

12 Days Of Xmas provides some familiar holiday sounds while updating them to reflect the soundscape of New York’s scene.

Check out Jim Jones’s new Christmas compilation project below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts.

Little Simz Releases New Project “No Thank You”

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In the past six years since releasing Stillness In Wonderland, Little Simz has truly lived up to the potential that everyone saw in her early on. The British rapper made a statement on GREY Area in 2019, cementing her as a generational voice in the UK. Since then, she’s gone on to collect plenty of awards and star in Top Boy before unleashing last year’s Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.

Fans might have thought that they would have to wait until 2023 for a new album from Little Simz. She barely released any music this year but last week, she announced that she was coming through with a new body of work.

Today, Simz shared her new album, NO THANK YOU. The 10-song effort has a run-time of nearly 50 minutes without any features credited. However, the project is entirely produced by SAULT’s INFLO. The results speak for themselves as Simz’s lucid flows and penmanship meet the versatile musicality of INFLO’s production. Together, they came through with a buzzer beater for Album of The Year.

As the album dropped, Simz shared a brief statement regarding the project.

“emotion is energy in motion.
honour your truth and feelings.
eradicate fear.
boundaries are important.”

Hopefully, the release of NO THANK YOU leads to a tour in 2022. Press play on Little Simz’s new project and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Sha EK Delivers On “Return Of The Jiggy”

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Sha Ek’s efforts this year are worthy of the rookie of the year title. After all, he Bronx drill rapper cemented his name with a consistent string of releases this year. In September, he unveiled Face Of The What, his debut album. Paired with a string of singles and three-song packs, he’s ascended as one of the hottest rappers to come out of New York this year.

As 2022 comes to an end, Sha EK is evidently making an effort to stand out with one final offering. On Friday, he blessed fans with his latest release, Return Of The Jiggy to sum up a solid year. The 14-song project drops shortly after he released O To The G.

Return Of The Jiggy is even more tuned into expanding the Bronx drill sound with a wide-range of producers. Though Fast Life Beats and 083CHEE have their fingerprints across the tracklist, Sha EK also links up with the likes of Droski, donzi, Shah Major, YoSixty, Young Madz, and more.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 06: Sha EK attends Return Of The Jiggy Dinner Celebration on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Though it’s only been a few months since Face Of The What, Sha EK captures his growth on Return Of The Jiggy. The rapper reflects on overcoming adversity, as well as using rap as a vehicle to make something of himself. It’s another impressive outing from Sha EK that further proves why he is one of the coldest out of the Bronx.

Sha EK is certainly only getting started. With two projects under his belt in a matter of months, he’s setting the stage for what should be a helluva a year in 2023.

Check out the tracklist for Sha EK’s Return Of The Jiggy below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts on the project.

  1. O TO THE G
  2. BILLBOARD BABY
  3. LEVEL I’M AT
  4. RETURN OF THE JIGGY
  5. 41 WAYS
  6. SITCHY OUTSIDE
  7. TURN THEY BACK
  8. MENACE
  9. SITUATED V2
  10. FOR THE BLOCK
  11. GOT BIGGER
  12. LATELY
  13. LOSIN MY MIND
  14. BEEN THROUGH

Bun B &Statik Selektah Release “Trillstatik 2”

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Two hip-hop heavy-hitters from different scenes have joined forces once again. Bun B and Statik Selektah have teamed up for their latest collaborative project, Trillstatik 2. Along with Bun’s Houston drawl and charisma and Statik’s classy East Coast production, there’s a host of amazing features. Some have returned from their first album together, like Big K.R.I.T, Smoke DZA, Haile Supreme, Termanology, and Paul Wall. Also, there are new exciting names like Boldy James, Dave East, Styles P, 38 Spesh, and Papoose.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 07: Bun B attends Trillstatik 2Live Recording Session on December 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

While this release is surely exciting and successful for the Houston icon, it’s also a time of sad reminiscence. Recently, Bun B posted on Instagram on the 15-year anniversary of his partner Pimp C’s tragic passing. He wrote a touching message for his fellow UGK star, acknowledging how making music has been different for him ever since.

“Not a day goes by that I don’t feel the loss,” he expressed. “I just find better ways to cope with it. Missed and loved but appreciated for the time we did have with you. Your spirit lives on in your music and your legacy lives on through your kids. The trillest ever born. They’ll never be another. Love you bro. And it’s still UGK For Life! #LongLiveThePimp.

“I haven’t really enjoyed making music since Pimp passed away,” he confessed to HipHopDX earlier this year. “And so now that I get to make music with friends and I’m not under any contractual obligation, I make music because I want to not because I have to, so it’s a different experience for me. For me, it just has to be fun or I’m not going to do it. I just don’t want to do it.”

Meanwhile, the fun and passion really comes through on Trillstatik 2. For example, the beats are lush and structured to perfection, with Statik slowing down his New York sound just a bit for Bun’s flow. The variety of guests on the project also makes it feel like a dynamic listen. However, maybe the most mind-blowing part about this album is that it was recorded and streamed live from scratch on December 7th. What’s more is that Bun B teases a third installment on the very last track.

Also, you’ll probably recognize a few great samples on this record that you’ve heard on other gems this year. For example, “In My Hand” has the same sample as redveil’s “pg baby” from this year’s excellent learn 2 swim. Moreover, on the lyrical end, Bun B’s as sharp as ever. He’s demonstrated his evergreen skill on other cuts like this year’s “BULLETZ AND BROKEN GLASS” with RJ Payne and fellow legend Ice-T.

What did you think of this album? Let us know in the comments below. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can find Bun B and Statik Selektah’s Trillstatik 2 on your preferred streaming service. Also, check out the tracklist below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest drops from the game’s greatest.

Tracklist

  1. Right Back At It
  2. Building Bridges (with Paul Wall & Terminology)
  3. In My Hand (with Big K.R.I.T. & Cal Wayne)
  4. We Live (with Dave East & Jinell)
  5. Devastating (with Styles P & Propain)
  6. Every Hour (with Nems & Papoose)
  7. Only Life I Know (with Smoke DZA, Flee Lord & Haile Supreme)
  8. Acetone (with Boldy James)
  9. Ain’t No Tellin (with 38 Spesh, Grafh & Haile Supreme)
  10. There Comes a Time (with Armand Assante)

Fedd The God Connects With Wiz Khalifa & Chevy Woods For “3Peat” EP

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Representing for Taylor Gang among this weekend’s slew of new releases is Fedd The God. The recording artist shared his 3Peat EP on Friday (December 9), complete with three appearances from Chevy Wood and Wiz Khalifa. Additionally, the latter rapper also assists with the project’s opening title, “Ludic.”

The project boasts beats from the collective’s resident producer Sledgren. Quadwoofer Bangz and Icey also did their part in assisting with the record’s sonic development.

As Attack The Culture notes, Fedd The God previously shared his plans for the quickly approaching new year. “My goals and visions for 2023 [are] to chart, have a single on the chart, get a gold record, and do a European tour,” he said.

Elsewhere, he got real about what it’s like to work alongside Khalifa and Woods in the studio. “The creative process of working with Chevy and Wiz is like Sensei and the teacher,” the “Strip Club Jesus” artist says.

“I do my thing and then they give constructive criticism, and I can take the criticism. It’s never an ego when it comes to the music. All they want to hear from me is good music so they just direct me to get outside my comfort zone.”

Fedd went on to note that he avoids putting himself into a box musically, and his mentors do the same. “They never make me feel uncomfortable in the studio,” he explains.

“The creative process with Chevy is like drawing a free-form picture. The creative process with Wiz is more so on some like, he knows the formula, he has a formula. There’s no real formula for a hit but he knows a formula for gravitation of people and connectivity.”

Stream Fedd The God’s 3Peat EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know which title is your favourite in the comments.

3Peat EP Tracklist:

  1. Ludic
  2. Killer Bs
  3. Nostalgia
  4. 3D

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Rasheed Chappell Makes A Statement With 11-Track “A Portrait Of” Album

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Among the many new albums that came in this New Music Friday is a must-listen cut from Rasheed Chappell. On December 9th, the New Jersey artist shared his A Portrait Of project, complete with 11 songs that find him reflecting on the ups and downs of his life so far.

Production from Little Vic provides a release full of soulful sonics that only get better thanks to the east coast star’s contemplative lyrics. Many of his rhymes markedly include honest thoughts, career insights, and hopes for a brighter future.

“This album arose from a place of loss and mourning with Rasheed’s father passing away earlier this year,” a press release explains. Because of this shocking loss, Chappell was left with no choice but to assume a new role within his family’s dynamic.

Though the pain was undeniably hard, it ultimately inspired him to create A Portrait Of. Before releasing the album, the TRUST Gang member shared singles like “Manna From Heaven” and “Narcan,” the former of which earned a shoutout on Joe Budden’s podcast.

On “Two Masters,” Chappell’s wordplay shines while he paints a vivid but daunting photo of what it was like to grow up in Jersey. His stories detail previously hustling to achieve success, losing those closest to him, and being “forced to fight for survival.”

Additionally, for those seeking a more romantic joint, “Save Room” is a perfect recommendation. Consequently, the song is all about maintaining intimate relationships and boasts plenty of soulful instrumentation.

Finally, stream Rasheed Chappell’s A Portrait Of on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what your top three favourite tracks are in the comments.

A Portrait Of Tracklist:

  1. Spitting Images
  2. Two Masters
  3. Save Room (feat. Lamar Tyree)
  4. Narcan
  5. Praise (feat. Yolanda Sargeant and Aidan)
  6. Avocado Toast (feat. Dyani Star Myles)
  7. Tanisha (feat. Aidan)
  8. The Vision
  9. Manna From Heaven
  10. Tax Free
  11. BEcoming (feat. Aidan)

Gucci Mane Shares 80-Song Album, “So Icy Boyz: The Finale”

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Gucci Mane has delivered a colossal, 80-track album titled, So Icy Boyz: The Finale. The project clocks in at three hours and 51 minutes all-in-all. It boasts both new music and previously released work.

Across the massive tracklist, Lil Baby, Jeremih, Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, Offset, Quavo, and more make appearances. Additionally, the project welcomes plenty of 1017 talent including KATO2x, Li Rye, Mac Critter, Sett, and TLE Cinco.

SANTA ANA, CA – OCTOBER 23: Rapper Gucci Mane performs onstage during the Beach Goth Festival at The Observatory on October 23, 2016 in Santa Ana, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Among the songs is Gucci Mane’s tribute to the late Migos rapper, Takeoff, “Letter to Takeoff.”

“How the fuck we gon’ lose Takeoff? Damn, he didn’t deserve it/We don’t supposed to question God, but damn, Takeoff was perfect,” he raps on the song.

Other highlights include “Sh*t Crazy (Remix),” “Spin,” “1 of 1,” and more.

Users on social media had plenty of jokes in response to the album’s length. “Literally dropped an Avengers flick length album,” one user said. At three hours and 51 minutes, So Icy Boyz: The Finale is longer than The Titanic, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water.

Another joked, “Gucci Mane dropped a 80 song album … Chris Brown has 24 hours to respond.” They had been referencing Brown’s 45-track album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon.

The new album comes less than two months after Gucci Mane shared, So Icy Boyz 22. Other projects Gucci has released in the series include So Icy Gang: The Reup, So Icy Christmas, So Icy Boyz (Deluxe), Ice Daddy, and So Icy Summer.

As for what Gucci Mane has in store for the future, Zaytoven recently teased collaborating with him on Twitter. “Me and @gucci1017 need to do A ENTIRE PROJECT again!” he wrote. “What y’all think?”

Check out So Icy Boyz: The Finale below.

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