Mixtapes

Skiifall Transcends Genres On “Woiiyoie Tapes Vol. 2: Intense City”

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Montreal’s contribution to hip-hop is undoubtedly understated. Producers like DRTWRK and Nicholas Craven have worked alongside heavyweights in the genre. Meanwhile, while Kaytranada has further cemented Montreal as a hub for electronic music. However, it’s artists like Skiifall who are shedding light on the MCs from the city. Over the past few years, he emerged as a refreshing voice who continues to blur the lines between genres and speaks to the sounds of the diaspora at large.

Two years after the release of his debut EP, Woiiyoie Tapes Vol. 1, he returned with the official second installment. Laced with seven songs in total, including the previously released singles, “Yuteman Denis” and “Fam Without Blood,” Skiifall continues to expound on his sound on Woiiyoie Tapes Vol. 2: Intense City. It’s hard to deny that hip-hop remains a foundation. Still, the sounds of the Caribbean seep through to form a sound that is both gorgeous and gritty. With appearances from Charlotte Cardin, Zibz, and Obongjayar, the production credits on Skiifall’s project includes DJ Dahi, Wondagurl, YAMO//SATO & more.

Skiifall Unlocks A New Level On New EP

The rapper explained how the death of his friend D’Andre Spring in custody influenced his latest project. “I didn’t want to post a picture of him or anything, I want to talk about it in my music because millions of people are going to listen to it,” said Skiifall. He added, “I didn’t choose to take part in this narrative — it was given to me by the government and the schools they send us to, the rules they give us. They keep us on a path where it’s difficult to succeed.”

Since breaking out with the release of “Ting Tun Up” in 2020, Skiifall’s become one artist to look out for. He’s gained significant momentum since then, leading to collaborations alongside BADBADNOTGOOD and more. Hopefully, we could expect more music from him before the year comes to an end. Check out Woiiyoie Tapes Vol. 2: Intense City above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Tracklist

  1. Undawull
  2. 2 Charming
  3. Free My Mind
  4. Yuteman Denis ft. Charlotte Cardin & Zibz
  5. Fam Without Blood
  6. Intense City
  7. Our Souls Cry ft. Obongjayar

Denzel Curry Drops “Live At Electric Lady”

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Denzel Curry is undoubtedly one of rap’s most unique and versatile voices. Time and time again Curry has provided us with great music. Moreover, the Florida word smith has been consistent since the beginning of his career. Tapes like N64, Imperial, Ta13OO, and a slew of others showcase the rapper’s range. Ever since the world heard “Ultimate” from Denzel Curry we knew he was destined for greatness. Not only that, his creativity, wordplay, and beat selection are extremely refreshing and inviting.

Denzel Curry dropped Melt My Eyez See Your Future last year. Additionally, the album showed Curry in a lane of his own. The tape was phenomenal. While there were some great features (shout out T-Pain) Denzel’s solo cuts are some of his best. It’s a cohesive, unique, and boundary-pushing yet fascinating listening experience. Interestingly, this album has received high praise all over, however, Mr. Taco Bell has been putting out great music from the beginning.

Denzel Curry Drops Soulful Live Performance EP

Nevertheless, Denzel Curry has returned with a new jazzy and soulful EP for our ears. His new EP, Live At Electric Lady, is a live performance at the historic New York study created by Jimi Hendrix. The EP has cuts from his previous album but has a soulful jazz band playing the instrumental. Additionally, the jazz band makes for a great change of pace when listening to these tracks. Not only the 7-track EP has great instrumentation across the board. Standout tracks like “Lonely Man,” “Troubles,” and his hit single “Walkin” all have electric, jazzy, and soulful elements to each song.

Interestingly, “Troubles” which features the godfather of auto-tune T-Pain (we appreciate you) now has a new verse from Curry. Furthermore, the track has the same upbeat elements as the original. However, it’s imputed with soul and beautiful instrumentation complimented with dope bars. Not only that, on the live EP, Denzel performs an amazing cover of Erykah Badu’s classic, “Didn’t Cha Know” with a feature from Bilal. While the EP has been dropped as a Spotify exclusive (unfortunately) it’s still worth the listen for the Apple Music users out there. Give the tape a listen and let the HNHH crew know what you think below!

Tracklist:

  1. Lonely Man- Live At Electric Lady
  2. Walkin- Live At Electric Lady
  3. Troubles- Live At Electric Lady
  4. Angelz- Live At Electric Lady
  5. X-Wing- Live At Electric Lady
  6. Didn’t Cha Know [Feat. Bilal]
  7. Endtroduction- Cold Blooded Soul Version

Destroy Lonely Delivers Highly-Anticipated New Album “If Looks Could Kill”

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If you are a fan of Playboi Carti, then you have probably heard of artists like Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely. These artists are signed to Carti’s Opium label. Overall, they have a ton of buzz online and are extremely popular on TikTok. Additionally, every time they have a snippet hit the internet, it gets hyped into oblivion. In the case of Destroy Lonely, we saw that with the track “If Looks Could Kill.” Once the song actually dropped, it was everywhere, and fans demanded a new album.

Subsequently, Lonely revealed that his new album would appropriately be called If Looks Could Kill. The corresponding single had an incredible sound to it thanks to some menacing guitars and catchy lyrics. Now, the new album is here, and it is fairly expansive. As you can see in the Spotify and Apple Music streams below, Destroy Lonely has dropped 26 new songs. Consequently, fans have a lot of music to digest.

Destroy Lonely Drops 26 Songs

Some might find the 26-track album to be a bit overwhelming, especially when you consider how pretty well every song is handled by Destroy Lonely, and only Destroy Lonely. However, this is one of those albums that you can put on and pick and choose your favorites before making a playlist of them. It is a direct product of the streaming era philosophy. Regardless, fans of DL will most certainly enjoy this new album.

Destroy Lonely has a very bright future in the game, especially with the backing of Carti. From here on out, it will be very interesting to see his growth in the industry. Let us know your thoughts on If Looks Could Kill, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. how u feel?
  2. if looks could kill
  3. fly sht
  4. which one
  5. raver
  6. came in wit
  7. by the pound
  8. all the time
  9. biggest problem
  10. chris paul
  11. superstar
  12. new new
  13. right now
  14. which way
  15. wagwan
  16. moment of silence
  17. brazy girls
  18. goin up
  19. passenger
  20. promo
  21. worth it
  22. redlight
  23. make sum work
  24. safety (interlude)
  25. your eyes
  26. money & sex (bonus) (ft. Ken Carson)

JELEEL! Delivers Impressive New Project “REAL RAW!”

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JELEEL! is one of the most unique new artists to come out in a minute, and no, we are not exaggerating. If you have been to a festival like Rolling Loud, you know what kind of crowd he brings out. During Rolling Loud Miami 2022, no one had the crowd running to his set faster than JELEEL! Overall, his energy is just infectious. Additionally, he is someone who came up thanks to his virality on TikTok. Needless to say, he is tapped in with the youth, and they love what he’s doing.

Throughout the last year or so, the artist has delivered some massive hits that contain rager energy that would make Travis Scott blush. His biggest hit is the bombastic and straight-to-the-point “DIVE IN!” which has 84 million plays on Spotify. Moreover, he released plenty of other great tracks that just so happen to find themselves on his new album, REAL RAW! Fans had been waiting on this new album, and now, it is finally here. With 17 tracks to explore, JELEEL! has given newbies a phenomenal introduction to his sound.

JELEEL! Has “REAL RAW ENERGY”

Overall, each song is incredibly short, however, that’s how JELEEL! has always operated. His songs are meant to get you hyped at the gym. Moreover, they have a surprising amount of music diversity. From pop punk, to rage rap, to hyper pop, JELEEL! can do it all. Ultimately, this new album runs the gambit of his various musical stylings. Lastly, every song has an exclamation point at the end of the title, which is another example of what kind of energy he brings.

Moving forward, JELEEL! is going to be in for a very solid career. His fans are going to love this project, and we think he will also be gaining some fans with this album. Let us know your thoughts on REAL RAW! in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. THOR!
  2. GOD SENT!
  3. DIVE IN!
  4. COME HERE!
  5. SHOTS! (ft. Denzel Curry)
  6. JUMP JUMP!
  7. FEELS GOOD!
  8. CONFETTI! (ft. Chow Lee)
  9. MAN OF THE YEAR!
  10. MONSTER TRUCK!
  11. RIDE THE WAVE!
  12. FAST CAR! (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)
  13. WICKED!
  14. TAMALE! (ft. Jaleel)
  15. JELEEL YEAH!
  16. TWINNIN!
  17. KANE!

DaBaby Drops “Call Da Fireman” EP: Listen

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DaBaby is possibly one of the most problematic rappers on the scene. However, he also has a very loyal fanbase and releases good music. Is this a case where he can be separated from his art? The rapper’s legal issues began back in 2018 when he was involved in a deadly altercation in a North Carolina Walmart. This was before he had even signed to a record label. Despite initially claiming self-defense, there are now doubts about the legitimacy of his story after security footage emerged. He was also sued by a concert promoter for assault in early 2020, resulting in his arrest. Although he denied the attack, the incident was caught on video.

In March 2020, he allegedly slapped a female fan while walking to the stage for a performance. He then made homophobic comments during his Rolling Loud set in July 2021 and collaborated with Tory Lanez after Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting. In February 2022, DaBaby and his entourage attacked DaniLeigh’s brother at a bowling alley. Unfortunately, this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to DaBaby’s controversial behavior. He has yet to show remorse for most of his actions. Despite all of that, Da Baby continues to push through release music.

DaBaby Returns With Dance-Worthy EP

Now, DaBaby has returned with a new EP named Call Da Fireman. On it, DaBaby dips his toes into some dance beats. “SHAKE SUMN” is a banger that sounds like it will absolutely be playing in the club this weekend. It’s almost sure to start some sort of TikTok dance trend, as well. With the way the platform has taken off, it wouldn’t be a surprise if DaBaby made this song specifically with that in mind. “I don’t know how to dance but can lean,” he raps. “I make the ghetto b*tches put they hands on they knees.”

Call Da Fireman doesn’t have a lot of substance, but it’s a fun three-song EP. It’s definitely a good release to put out right before summer. However shady DaBaby’s past may be, his ability to create catchy tracks is undeniable. What do you think of the rapper’s new EP? Let us know in the comments below!

Tracklist:

  1. SHAKE SUMN
  2. GHETTO GIRLS>>>>
  3. SELLIN CRACK (Feat. Offset)

Conway The Machine Drops New Album, “WON’T HE DO IT”

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In many ways, Conway The Machine can be considered one of the top-tier rappers on the scene. He is a frequent collaborator of Benny The Butcher and Westside Gunn, both of which are close family members. However, he has been seeing great success with his solo releases. Slowly but surely, Conway improves his skillset with every release. Last week, the rapper released a new single from his album. The single, “The Chosen,” features fellow rapper Jae Skeese.

The song immediately catches the attention of listeners with its great production. Conway The Machine has always had a great ear for beats, and this is evident in the track. Along with the song, Conway dropped a visualizer for the track. It features the rapper at a photo shoot. It was an odd but interesting video, compiling a long series of pictures into a video. In the end, it almost looks like a video that has simply had many of its frames removed. Now, Conway has returned with a new studio album, WON’T HE DO IT.

Conway Has A Lot On His Mind

Conway The Machine’s new album is the rapper’s best yet. As always, his beat selection is on point, with each song matching perfectly complementing his classic flow. The old-school sounds featured in many of the tracks are exactly the type of return to form that hip-hop needs. This is not the album where you save a few songs and forget the rest. This is the kind of album you sit down and listen to in full.

For those more single-song inclined, however, there are some standouts. In particular, the title track is a perfect representation of the album’s sound and vibe. On it, Conway raps about what’s on his mind and how he feels like his kindness is taken advantage of. “Got a bunch of sh*t on my mind lately / Got so much good in my heart it’s like why hate me,” the rapper says. “Go out my way for these n*ggas they still violate me.” Along with the album, Conway released a new visualizer for the title track. What do you think of the new album? Let us know in the comments!

Tracklist:

  1. Quarters
  2. Brucifix (Feat. Westside Gunn)
  3. Monogram
  4. Stab Out (Feat. Ransom)
  5. Flesh of My Flesh
  6. Kanye (Feat. Goosebytheway & Drea D’nur)
  7. The Chosen (Feat. Jae Skeese)
  8. Water To Wine (Feat. Goosebytheway, Jozzy, & Dave East)
  9. Kill Judas
  10. Brick Fare
  11. Brooklyn Chop House (Feat. Fabolous & Benny The Butcher)
  12. Tween Cross Tween (Feat. Goosebytheway)
  13. WON’T HE DO IT (Feat. 7xvethegenius)
  14. Super Bowl (Feat. Juicy J & Sauce Walka)

Homixide Gang Drops 12 New Songs On “Snot Or Not”

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You have probably heard of Homixide Gang at this point, largely because of their connection with Playboi Carti. The duo is comprised of Homixide Beno! and Homixide Meechie. Carti has rapped about the pair in the past. Overall, there is a good reason for this. Homixide Gang is actually signed to the rapper’s label called Opium. In fact, there are a lot of great artists on Opium right now. This includes the likes of Destroy Lonely and Ken Carson. Although at this point, all of these artists drop more than Carti.

Although there are plenty of fans who are tapped into the Homixide Gang universe, there are also a lot of fans who don’t know much about them. Now, the group has put out a brand-new project, called Snot Or Not. The album has 12 songs on it, which is the perfect length for those who just want to get acquainted with the duo. Additionally, there are no features to be found here, which makes this a very straightforward endeavor.

Homixide Gang Are A Tremendous Duo

Throughout the tracklist, you will immediately begin to find out why Carti was willing to sign these guys. Overall, they have that sound that has become synonymous with Carti and Whole Lotta Red. There are some impeccable rage beats while Beno! and Meechie deliver great vocal performances. Character is oozing from both of their voices, and it helps complement the bombastic production. As the album goes on, it becomes clear that these two fit within the Opium imprint quite nicely.

Homixide Gang are growing, and this new project definitely shows that. Whether or not they will be able to keep up this momentum, remains to be seen. Let us know what you think of this new project, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will always keep you informed of the latest releases from some of the biggest artists in the entire world.

Tracklist:

  1. ADHD
  2. Homixide Language
  3. 5!RE
  4. Wants & Needs
  5. TNT
  6. C4N
  7. Snot Sh!t
  8. Dive In
  9. Uzi Work
  10. 2 Da Face
  11. Block Work
  12. Flight’s Booked

Summrs Displays Insane Flows On New Album “Ghost”

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When it comes to the underground hip-hop world, there are plenty of great artists out right now. Overall, it almost feels like it is almost impossible to know where to start. However, Summrs is certainly a great artist to get into if you like the pluggnb sound. In fact, many say that Summrs is a pioneer within that space. Although mainstream audiences have yet to hear his music, it seems like he has a propensity for going viral. Moreover, he has some truly incredible producers behind him, which certainly helps his case.

For instance, Summrs frequently works with BNYX who is the producer behind some of Yeat’s biggest hits. As it stands, Yeat is one of the biggest artists in the underground and is on the precipice of becoming a household name. Subsequently, you can probably guess what kind of sound Summrs possesses. He is known for melodies, wild flows, and some great vibes. All of which he brings to his latest project, Ghost.

Summrs Delivers 21 New Songs

On this project, Summrs provides fans with 21 new songs and about 50 minutes worth of music. What makes this especially impressive as he mostly handles this project by himself. There are only two songs here with features, and they are both the same artist, Desire. Overall, Summrs sounds great on the album as his flows and melodies are perfect for these rage-type beats. His sound is fully realized here, and fans who are into this movement will love what they hear.

If you have never listened to Summrs before, Ghost definitely serves as a very solid introduction to what he can do. Let us know what you think of this brand-new album, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will always bring you the best releases from the biggest artists in hip-hop.

Tracklist:

  1. Devil On My Back
  2. Like Woah
  3. Shake It
  4. Eye 4 Eye
  5. Rich N Turnt (ft. Desire)
  6. Real Goat
  7. Prayer
  8. No Really
  9. Ball 4 Ball (ft. Desire)
  10. Got Dat Muneh
  11. Free Body
  12. Like BK
  13. I’m Paid
  14. NVR Losing
  15. God Like
  16. Goty
  17. Meet You There
  18. Munchkin
  19. Slowflow
  20. It Get Krazy
  21. RIP Virgil

Mike Dean Drops “4:23,” Executive Produced By The Weeknd

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Earlier this week, Mike Dean announced that his new album 4:23 was dropping soon. The album is the third in his numbered series, following 2020’s 4:20 and 2021’s 4:22. Dean is a famed hip-hop record producer who has worked with the biggest names in the industry. Among his clients are Beyonce, Drake, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Madonna, Lana Del Rey, and more. He has also worked extensively with The Weeknd, including playing a part in the star’s new collab with Future, “Double Fantasy.” The single is from the soundtrack from Abel’s new HBO show, The Idol. As such, it is likely that Mike Dean also played a hand in producing the rest of the soundtrack with The Weeknd. “There’s a whole album. I’m not shying away from making music. It’s just adding another element to my already crowded schedule,” Abel said of the new soundtrack.

In order to announce the new album from Mike Dean, Abel took to social media. “New @therealmikedean 4:23 album co-executive produced by me dropping this week,” The Weeknd tweeted. Very few details about the album were revealed before its release. Being that it was announced just several days beforehand, it’s no surprise.

Mike Dean’s Wonderland of Dreamy Synths

On 4:23, Mike Dean welcomes you into his weird, dreamy world of analog synths. Even as far as electronic music goes, much of this album is not for the faint of heart. The Weeknd has some great guest vocal spots, but much of it is simply synthesizer madness. There are some standouts, however, particularly on some of the songs with Abel. Perhaps the best song on the album is “Artificial Intelligence.” It would fit very well into The Weeknd’s oeuvre, so it makes a lot of sense that he features on it.

“You can have me on my knees / Like I was about to break / Idolizin’ at your feet / Know that you are so far away,” Abel sings on the track. “I will travel overseas / Join hearts in another place / I’ll do all to compete / Emotionless.” He gives a very strong, emotional performance over Mike Dean’s space production. The album does lose its way at certain points, but there will always be plenty of good production to reel listeners back in. “118k” is one of the weaker tracks, but the distorted, weaponized feedback that comes on immediately after in “Earth To Michael” makes it impossible to stop listening.

Tracklist:

  1. Once Upon a Time
  2. Artificial Intelligence
  3. Defame Moi
  4. More Coke!!
  5. Music for the Future
  6. Rewind Life
  7. Goodbye Earth
  8. Hello Space
  9. Mechanical Tarantula
  10. 118k
  11. Earth To Michael
  12. Emotionless
  13. Electric Sheep

Tee Grizzley & Skilla Baby Deliver The Goods On “Controversy”

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Tee Grizzley has been one of the best artists to come out of Detroit in the last few years. Overall, he has provided fans with a plethora of great projects and songs. His flow is something that you cannot dispute. Although there are plenty of people who have tried to steal it, Tee has remained a unique artist. Moreover, he is always working with other great artists from his home city. He loves to put on for Detroit, and that is certainly true whenever he works with Skilla Baby. In fact, the two have just teamed up on a new album.

Detroit rap fans have been waiting on this project for a minute. However, they have finally come through with it on Controversy. Overall, this is a project that had a considerable amount of hype around it. Now that it is out, fans finally have the opportunity to give all 12 tracks a listen. In fact, there are about 30 minutes’ worth of music here, which is definitely a solid amount. Not to mention, there are no features here, which means Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby carry the whole tape.

Tee Grizzley Speaks On Skilla Baby

Throughout this project, Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby trade bars and display a ton of amazing chemistry. Furthermore, they have some pretty hilarious bars. The first line of the album makes reference to their opps and Obamacare, which is too good not to at least chuckle at. The beats sound great here as well, and at the end of the day, it is a project that you can’t go wrong with.

Overall, this project is a lot of fun, and comes right in time for those warmer months. We’re sure we will be hearing from Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby again, sometime soon. Let us know your favorite tracks from the project, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. Controversy
  2. Striker Music
  3. Icewood
  4. Steppers
  5. B Legit
  6. Dropped The Lo
  7. Gorgeous
  8. Side Piece
  9. Really Rich
  10. Ain’t Gonna Lie
  11. Grizzley Camp
  12. B&E Pt. 1