Mixtapes

Lil B Drops Surprise Jazz Album, “Afrikantis”

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Keeping up with releases from Lil B remains a rather difficult feat. The Based God is one of the most prolific artists from the 2010s era of internet rap. His overwhelming discography spans more than 70 projects.

The latest of which, Afrikantis, arrived as a surprise on Thursday (December 22). The 33-year-old took to his Twitter account to make the announcement.

“< Artist Note From Lil B > They said that no idea is original, That was a lie. Welcome To Afrikantis – Lil B,” the California native wrote. “THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT JAZZ PROJECTS EVER … TAKE UR TIME WITH THIS,” he continued.

Many fans were shocked by the tweet and even further surprised upon discovering that the album really is jazz. The project is fully instrumental, with vocals notably absent during its 14-track runtime. Instead of obscure bars and off-kilter flows, The Based God turns to funky jazz instrumentals for his latest musical expression.

While it certainly is something unusual for the 33-year-old, it’s actually not entirely new territory for him. Both of his past instrumental projects dropped in 2012 under his notorious alias, The Based God: Tears 4 God and Choices and Flowers.

Of course, there is some confusion among fans on social media. However, it seems as though a lot of Lil B supporters are loving the style switch-up.

“@LILBTHEBASEDGOD woweee just making a cup of tea while boppin my head to “Kim” off Afrikantis,” writes one Twitter user.

“Listening to Afrikantis and I’m still confused. Do we…do we actually think Lil B is good?” writes another.

Afrikantis serves as the California native’s fourth full-length release of 2022. The first one, Frozen, arrived simultaneously with his second, The Frozen Tape, in June. The follow-up arrived in the form of Thraxxx Kiss in late August. Believe it or not, this is actually a slow year for The Based God.

Finally, make sure to stream Lil B’s newest offering on either Spotify or Apple Music. Comment your top three songs down below afterwards.

Afrikantis Tracklist:

  1. My Fathers Drums
  2. A Song for Mom
  3. Cricket
  4. Kim
  5. Albany Middle
  6. Solano Stroll
  7. Berkeley California
  8. Eurasia
  9. Del the Funky Homosapien
  10. Guinea Pig Arcade
  11. Jack London Square Oakland Ca
  12. West Berkeley Ca Waterfront
  13. Welcome to Oakland California
  14. Park St Alameda California

Joey Majors Works With The Game, 38 Spesh, And More On “Wolf In Sheep Clothing” Album

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As a Christmas present to you, we’re finally debuting music from an artist who’s brand new to our site – Joey Majors. On Friday (December 23), he shared his Wolf In Sheep Clothing album, supported by an undeniably impressive roster of features and producers.

The biggest name to appear on the tracklist is obviously The Game. The California native shows out on the previously released “The Plug,” which also boasts an appearance from Matt Fingaz. Prior to that, we see him connect with artists like Thavid Ruffin, ETO, and 38 Spesh.

The latter and Majors worked together on “End Of The World,” which fans have especially shown plenty of love to across streamers. Other verses come from Big Yount, Merc Beatz, and Planet Asia, among others.

As for production, Thanos Beats, Halo, JXSamuria, and Merc Beatz chiefly hold things down across 11 titles.

Prior to sharing Wolf In Sheep Clothing, Majors worked with GawdBrova and GREA8GAWD on a collaborative effort called WOLF SZN. That also includes 11 songs with features coming from Benny The Butcher, Jadakiss, and Niko Brim.

Before that, he kept busy in the early half of 2022 as well. Singles like “We Own The Night” with Mobb Deep as well as his Big Yount joint, “AMEX” remain in rotation for many fans to this day.

Finally, stream Joey Majors’ Wolf In Sheep Clothing album on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, satisfy all of your holiday streaming needs with our annual Christmas playlist here.

Wolf In Sheep Clothing Tracklist:

  1. No Honor Among Thieves (Intro)
  2. W.I.S.C (feat. Thavid Ruffin)
  3. Get To The Bag (feat. Big Yount)
  4. Hustlers Anthem (feat. Big Young & ETO)
  5. Puppet Masters (feat. Thanos Beats, Mooch, & Rigz)
  6. End Of The World (feat. 38 Spesh & GREA8GAWD)
  7. Keep The Fame (feat. Merc Beatz)
  8. Painful Success (feat. Thavid Ruffin)
  9. Ventilation (feat. Hell Rell) [Remix]
  10. Get Money (feat. Planet Asia & Splash God)
  11. The Plug (feat. The Game & Matt Fingaz)

Oakstop Alliance & Homeboy Sandman Deliver New Album, “Royalty Summit”

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Oakland-based nonprofit Oakstop Alliance has released a new compilation album titled Royalty Summit. Moreover, Homeboy Sandman curated that summit with the nonprofit to showcase the region’s best MCs, producers, and artists. As such, the album delivers soulful but summery beats, a lot of charisma, and eccentric flows and deliveries. They’re similar to Sandman’s last single, “Get Yours.”

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 06: Homeboy Sandman performs at Revolution on July 6, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images)

However, it’s not like Oakland missed out on great artistry before. Many big names call the city their home such as Kehlani, Raphal Saadiq, Kamaiyah, Fantastic Negrito, and so many others. Still, the city’s always wanted to keep pushing things even further to uplift local artists. So, Oakstop Alliance created the Oakland Resident initiative to give more visibility to the area’s local talent.

Furthermore, Royalty Summit is the campaign’s first release. The organization’s executive director, Damon Johnson, pitched the idea to Homeboy Sandman as the latter planned his There In Spirit West Coast tour run. Moreover, they recorded the album’s 12 tracks over three days with over 20 local artists. Despite Homeboy being from Queens, the artistry on display from Oakland locals like Tone Oliver and Simago makes the city’s sound distinctively electrifying.

So, what did you think of Oakstop Alliance’s new compilation album, Royalty Summit? Also, which Oakland hip-hop artist did you discover that you might give a spin again? Although there’s a lot to pick from, let us know in the comments and check out the tracklist down below. In addition, if you haven’t listened yet, you can find the Homeboy Sandman-led project on your preferred streaming service. Also, as always, keep your eye on HNHH for the freshest and most exciting hip-hop releases each week.

Tracklist

  1. Bas1 Intro
  2. The Journey (ft. Homeboy Sandman, Simago, and James Wavey)
  3. Just Because (ft. Homeboy Sandman, Honest in 10land, and Tone Oliver)
  4. Programmin’ (ft. Fuze, GAM, Honest in 10land, and Tone Oliver)
  5. Come Around (ft. GAM, Alai the Guy, and Homeboy Sandman)
  6. Now (ft. Mike Fish, Homeboy Sandman, and Michael Sneed)
  7. The Herb Garden (ft. Alai the Guy, Homeboy Sandman, and Ovrkast.)
  8. Just Because [REMIX] (ft. Homeboy Sandman, Jada Imani, and James Wavey)
  9. Look at the Rim (ft. Homeboy Sandman, A-Plus, and Michael Sneed)
  10. Voice of My Own (ft. Simago, Honest in 10land, and Mike Fish)
  11. Witness (ft. Fuze and Homeboy Sandman)
  12. Bas1 Outro

Marc E. Bassy’s “Man Makes Plans” EP Arrives On DSPs In Time For Christmas

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After hearing his fans beg and plead for the past two years, Marc E. Bassy has finally brought his Man Makes Plans project to streaming platforms. Landing on Friday (December 23), it consists of 12 unique titles – all featureless – and reminds the world exactly why the 35-year-old deserves all the flowers.

When originally sharing his work on April 3rd of 2020, he took to Twitter to share a SoundCloud link. “‘Man Makes Plans’ – a little collection I’ve been sitting on [that] the team said I have to give to the people.”

Immediately, comments came flooding in, begging Bassy to add the songs to Spotify. All this time later, the world has finally gotten its wish.

He previously teased the exciting news earlier this month in another tweet. “Ask and you shall receive! I’m putting out a B-sides project of songs – previously only available on SoundCloud – on all streaming platforms,” the singer wrote.

“When putting out an album, I always try to make it the most cohesive experience for listeners. ‘Man Makes Plans’ is a collection of some of my favourite pieces that ended up on the editing room floor. They deserve better.”

Additionally, Bassy let readers know that he’ll be “re-releasing some discontinued merch” and announcing a “special contest” in the near future.

“Thank you for your ongoing support, it means the world to me. Happy holidays!” his message concludes.

Stream Marc E. Bassy’s Man Makes Plans project on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your top three favourite titles in the comment section.

Man Makes Plans Tracklist:

  1. Black Eyed Angel
  2. You Pour Up Mine
  3. Wait For You
  4. Having Fun
  5. Birkin Baby
  6. Glory
  7. Like A Dream
  8. Tonight
  9. Paper Paper
  10. Drunk Tank
  11. Six Figures
  12. Overtime

2KBaby Releases Weezy-Inspired Mixtape, “Sorry 4 The Hate”

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Louisville rapper 2KBaby is back with a new mixtape, Sorry 4 The Hate. Moreover, it’s inspired by Lil Wayne’s classic mixtape Sorry 4 the Wait, on which he rapped over popular beats before Tha Carter IV. Also, it even has the same style of cover art and color pallet. Therefore, that’s exactly what the Kentucky native delivers on this mixtape. His last single “Haunt Me” with Kofi displayed his melodic sensibilities, but he’s not afraid to go hard here, too.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 30: (L-R) Christian Michael Todd, aka 2KBaby attends the 2022 Parlor Games Celebrity Basketball Classic at the Cox Pavilion on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

“I’m just tryn go down as of the GOATSs in this s**t,” 2KBaby wrote via Instagram. “[Lil Wayne] been inspiring n***as as long as I can remember & at the same time paving the way for artists to do a lot of the s**t we do today. “Sorry 4 the Wait” was the first Remixtape I got put on 2 & “Sorry 4 the Wait II” was the last. So I thought I’d try to make my own Remixtape of the hottest 2022 songs on the chart rn. Until I see it ain’t no artist in the game tht can fwm on this tip.”

Meanwhile, given his criticism of hits like “pushin p,” it’s unsurprising to see 2KBaby looking for some smoke. Still, he backs it up, with creative reinventions of everything from Metro Boomin to Taylor Swift. Moreover, his voice remains dynamic and charismatic, with passionate wails and creative inflections. Still, he spits bars over beats from Yeat, Drake & 21 Savage, and Jack Harlow.

What did you think of 2KBaby’s latest Weezy-inspired mixtape, Sorry 4 The Hate? Are you as shocked by it as you were by his crazy face tattoo? Still, let us know in the comments down below and peep the tracklist as well. You can find Sorry 4 The Hate on Soundcloud and YouTube. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest remix tapes and reinventions of the game’s best.

Tracklist

  1. Superhero (Metro Boomin & Future Remix)
  2. Wait For U (Future Remix)
  3. Spin Bout U (Drake & 21 Savage) Remix
  4. Jumbotron S**t Poppin (Drake Remix)
  5. Ton1ght (Exotic Remix)
  6. Kant die (Yeat Remix)
  7. HeartBreak Kid (Rotken Remix)
  8. Churchill Downs (Jack Harlow Remix)
  9. Let Go (Central Cee Remix)

KILLY Is Living A “Crazy Life Of Sin” With Smiley & Doe Boy On New EP

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Long-time fans of KILLY will be happy to know that the EP he planned to share back in 2020, Crazy Life of Sin, has finally been added to DSPs before we head into the new year. Across the eight-track project, the Canadian connects with both Doe Boy and Smiley while handling the rest of the titles on his own.

Previously released singles from the project include opening songs “Y?” and “Vince Carter” in collaboration with his fellow Canuck. Additionally, the 25-year-old dropped off “CEO” some time ago, setting the tone for what was to come.

Crazy Life of Sin actually arrived earlier this week. Since then, several new titles have been emerging as fan favourites. Among them are “Shot Caller,” “Telling Tales,” as well as the infectious “KILLY KILLY” with Doe Boy.

Other previously unheard additions include “Darkest Day,” and “Moment of Clarity Freestyle.”

As Complex notes, an impressive roster of producers aided KILLY in his latest endeavour. Boi-1da helped out with one of the EP’s first singles, and Oz, Jaegen, T99, and Y2K came through on other beats.

Seeing as he left fans waiting for nearly three years, the Toronto native has promised his listeners new music “every month of 2023.”

Speaking on his project in a press release, K said, “This [EP] means a lot to me because it represents my creative freedom… I recently got out of my deal with Epic Records, which opens up a new chapter that I’m excited for.”

“Although my time with the label had many positives, being independent allows me to be more hands-on with my ability to release music when and how I want to. Regaining my freedom and getting back to my independent roots are things I’m very grateful for.”

Stream KILLY’s finally released Crazy Life on Sin EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what three tracks are your favourite in the comment section.

Crazy Life of Sin Tracklist:

  1. Y?
  2. Vince Carter (feat. Smiley)
  3. KILLY KILLY (feat. Doe Boy)
  4. Shot Caller
  5. CEO
  6. Telling Tales
  7. Moment of Clarity Freestyle
  8. Darkest Day

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Troy Ave Keeps The Tradition Alive With “White Christmas 10”

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Just as Christmas day approaches, Troy Ave is keeping the tradition alive with the 10th installment in his White Christmas series.

Every single year, Troy Ave makes a concerted effort to bless his fans with a new body of work to ride out to throughout the holidays. Today, he blessed fans with White Christmas 10 in its entirety. He keeps his latest body of work without any features, allowing his voice to shine on each record.

For the most part, the new project doesn’t really have many blatant holiday vibes. However, he brings his signature style of New York-centric bars detailing the hustle and grind. White Christmas 10 consists of 12 songs in total.

During a 2019 interview with HNHH, Troy Ave explained that the White Christmas showcases his consistency as an artist. More importantly, it’s also an offering that he nows his fans look forward to every year.

“I almost lost my life on Christmas day. So I kind of made a pact. And I was actually listening to White Christmas when I got shot in the head. I was listening to the prayer part of the intro. So no matter what as long as I’m able, I’ma release a White Christmas,” he said. “I could’ve not been here and not made it anymore. And, the thing is, it makes a lot of people’s Christmas. Some people don’t get a gift, they don’t get shit for Christmas, they get this. This is my gift to everybody that supported me throughout the years. I’ma always give them this White Christmas.”

White Christmas 9 closes out a highly productive year that includes the release of THE SUNDAY SERVICE and New York City: The Movie.

Check out Troy Ave’s latest project below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Hotboii Drops Deluxe Edition Of “Blinded By Death”

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It’s been a tumultuous year for Hotboii. The Florida rapper remained active for the first half of the year. Unfortunately, his issues with the law caught up with him and he was booked on racketeering charges.

His legal issues didn’t prevent him from blessing fans with even more music before the year’s done. Following the release of Blinded By Death in October, he came back with the deluxe edition. In addition to the original tracklist, the rapper tacked on eight songs, including two collaborations alongside ATL Jacob. His ability to intertwine his melodies with pain-filled bars for infectious bops shines on the deluxe even further.

“2-0 I’m on the way to the championship. We taking this thing all the way home,” he wrote in the announcement post for the deluxe.

The original tracklist for the project included 17 songs in total with a slew of appearances from prominent figures. He and Kodak Black linked up on “Live Life Die Faster,” while Lil Uzi Vert appeared on two songs, “Throw In The Towel” and “Fashion.” BIG30 also appears on the project for “In My Field.” Clearly, he’s profile has grown immensely since he had his first major breakout hit.

Hotboii first began bubbling up in 2020 after he released, “Don’t Need Time,” which eventually led to a remix featuring Lil Baby. The song later reached platinum status, cementing him as one artist to look out for.

In the last two years, he’s dropped a slew of projects including, Kut Da Fan Off, Double O Baby, and Life Of A Hotboii.

Press play on the deluxe edition of Hotboii’s Blinded By Death project below and let us know your favorite joint off of the effort in the comment section.

  1. Blindin
  2. Tell Me ft. ATL Jacob
  3. Writing My Wrongs
  4. How I’m Livin’
  5. First Of All ft. ATL Jacob
  6. Nobody Man
  7. Keep It Real
  8. Over Again

NBA YoungBoy Debuts New Mixtape “Lost Files”

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After consistently releasing new music throughout 2022, NBA YoungBoy returns with his hot new mixtape Lost Files. The “No Smoke” rapper’s freshly-dropped project features 21 tracks and notably contains zero features.

With songs like “4KT Freestyle” and “Murda Bizness,” NBA YoungBoy offers fans a fresh glimpse at his unique flow and catchy wordplay.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 25: NBA YoungBoy performs during Lil WeezyAna at Champions Square on August 25, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

The 23-year-old has been putting in a lot of time in the studio throughout the past year, dropping multiple projects to satisfy his fanbase’s hunger for new content. Earlier this year, he released 3860, a joint mixtape with Quando Rondo, as well as The Last Slimeto and Realer 2.

Debuting in October, his 3800 Degrees mixtape went on to sell 25K units during its first week, showcasing the reach and influence NBA YoungBoy has on his loyal supporters.

READ MORE: NBA YoungBoy Drops 8-Minute Track, “This Not A Song, This For My Supporters”

Drake and NBA YoungBoy were both listed as the most streamed artists of the year, with the Louisiana native bringing in over 3 billion streams. 

After announcing over the summer that a tour would soon be on the way, he shocked fans later when he revealed that he changed his mind. 

“Every $15 million tour come my way getting turned down,” the “Make No Sense” rapper shared. “I don’t wanna do another show. I don’t want nothing but a bigger house. It gave me time for myself. My daughter know who I am – I know who I am.”

Proving to be quite the busy year, he also welcomed a son with his bride-to-be Jazlyn Mychelle, making him a father of 10.

Stream Lost Files below and share your favorite track below in the comments.

Tracklist:

  1. HTAFL
  2. I Thought
  3. Broken Hearted
  4. On A Boat
  5. Hey Now
  6. Doctor
  7. Perc 10
  8. Nurse
  9. Ms. Alinda
  10. I Love It
  11. Michael Corleone
  12. 4KT Freestyle
  13. Temporary Time
  14. Steady
  15. Time Out
  16. Rich N****
  17. Locked & Loaded
  18. Dangerous
  19. Time Flow
  20. Murda Bizness
  21. Lose Me

Rah Swish Closes The Year With “The Old Me”

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Rah Swish is keeping his foot on the gas following a highly productive 2022. The drill rapper’s remained active throughout the year with several projects and singles.

In the past week, Rah Swish slid through with his latest work, The Old Me. The 7-song body of work is a triumphant body of work that finds him showcasing his hard-hitting delivery over infectious drill production. The project kicks off with the previously released single, “Tell ‘Em.” The record samples Soulja Boy’s “Crank Dat” which Rah Swish recharges with his intense delivery and drill sounds. The project also includes the single, “Finish What I Started,” which arrived just before the album’s release.

The Old Me finds Rah Swish holding it down on his own without a single feature. However, he brings on a slew of excellent products like KinoDa1, Kajun Water, Bordeaux, and more.

This marks Rah Swish’s second project of the year and first solo offering of 2022. The rapper previously linked up with Ron Suno, Dusty Locane, and Onpointlikeop for their joint project Say Dat. Prior to that, Swish delivered a string of singles including collaborations alongside Don Q and Ron Suno.

In the past few years, Rah Swish became a pivotal force in New York’s drill scene. 2020’s Woo Forever put a spotlight on him before he made a major statement the following year with MAYOR OF THE STREETS. Around the same time, he also had a major presence on Pop Smoke’s posthumous album, Faith on songs like “Brush Em” and “Dont Know Em.”

Check out the latest body of work from Rah Swish below and sound off in the comments with your favorite track off of The Old Me.

  1. Tell ‘Em
  2. Finish What I Started
  3. What It Look Like
  4. New York Girls
  5. Expensive
  6. Swish Block Work Freestyle
  7. Playin With Ya Life