Mixtapes

G Herbo Drops “Strictly 4 My Fans 2” Mixtape, Featuring GloRilla

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G Herbo is back with a new mixtape. The rapper’s last album, Survivor’s Remorse, was released last year. The album was home to lots of big features, including appearances from Jeremih, Future, Offset, and others. The album was a success, and G Herbo seems to be riding that high to this day. Recently, the rapper made a statement on Instagram suggesting that he was working on something new. In the statement, he said he felt like the “best rapper alive.” Fans took that to mean he must be working on a new album, and it turns out they were right.

Although several rappers could contend for the title of the best, G Herbo believes he meets the criteria. After being in the industry for almost a decade, he may at least have a solid case to support his statement. Despite some disagreeing with him, he has consistently released good music over the past few years. Each new release showcased a different facet of his artistic depth. Projects such as PTSD and 25, in particular, were well-received by both fans and critics, leading many to believe that he has stepped up his game.

G Herbo’s Return To Form

Strictly 4 My Fans 2 is G Herbo’s latest effort. The mixtape includes 12 tracks and features guest verses from GloRilla, Mello Buckzz, and Drench. The mixtape was produced buy long-time collaborators of the rapper, like Southside and Oz On The Track. It has already been almost 7 years since the release of G Herbo’s first mixtape, Strictly 4 My Fans. At the time, he was only 21 years old, and it was that very mixtape that propelled him into the global spotlight.

On the new mixtape, G Herbo raps about still being part of the streets, even though he recently talked about leaving them. “I know on my block it ain’t safe / But where on the block I feel safe,” he raps. “Like a puzzle I feel I’m in place /
That’s where n*ggas get shot in they face.” On the track’s hook, G Herbo says he’s “still with killers.” That may be the case, but later on the album, he gets vulnerable about the fragile nature of life. On “Dead Or Alive,” the rapper wonders whether life is really worth it if you end up “stuck in a hearse.”

Quotable Lyrics:

Either way, I’m top five, dead, or alive
One of the trillest from my side, dead, or alive
Ran this sh*t up high, my kids fine
So, they livin’ like they mine, dead, or alive, I ain’t lyin’
Tell my mama, ain’t no cryin’, n*gga, I ain’t cryin’
Ain’t no killers in the car, n*gga, I ain’t ridin’
I’m the illest, bar for bar and I’m lit up like a star
All my ice on me a knot, b*tch, I’m still shinin’

Jack Harlow Releases New Album, “Jackman”

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Jack Harlow is gearing up for a film debut just a month after the release of his last album. The rapper-turned-actor will appear in the new Hulu remake of the classic film White Men Can’t Jump. As such, it makes for an unexpected but fitting time for him to announce a surprise album titled Jackman. Harlow only announced the album a few days ago, so there was very little information before it dropped. We knew nothing. There was no information about the album’s production, features, tracklist, or even vague themes. His last album, Come Home The Kids Miss You, was not received so well. Perhaps the reason Harlow decided to keep things under wraps is that he didn’t want to deal with expectations.

This week, Jack Harlow has been giving back to fans quite a bit. More specifically, he’s been giving back to fans that live in his native Louisville. Harlow was spotted at 8 different high schools on Thursday. He surprised fans in an effort to promote his new album. The students seemed stunned to see him. They were able to take pictures with the rapper and even had some time to hang out with him. It makes sense that Harlow would want to do something like this on the eve of his new album’s release. He’s returning to his roots for an album that feels very human and very real.

Jack Harlow Gets Real

One thing is for certain – this album definitely does not have any “First Class”-style songs on it. It does run extremely short with 10 songs coming in at only 25 minutes long. However, anybody who wanted something that felt extremely authentic from the rapper will be very pleased with the new release. Every song feels dreamy but the lyrics keep it grounded. He speaks on many important topics like white privilege, race relations, the realities of fame, and even finding out that your friends are horrible people.

One of the most surprisingly honest songs on the album is the opening track, “Common Ground.” As a white rapper, Jack Harlow is often set apart from his contemporaries by rap fans. However, the rapper speaks very openly about the realities of white privilege and obsession with black culture in white suburbia. “White girls squattin’ tryna get that a*s poppin’ / Caught back-talkin’ to their mom and dads often,” Harlow raps. “Recitin’ rap lyrics about murder and cash profit / Get to feel like a thug but don’t have to act on it.” It’s a refreshing look at the lack of “common ground” between communities and how one community’s culture is co-opted, dissected, and copied by the masses.

Quotable Lyrics:

Business interns takin’ Molly, then Percs
Tramplin’ on top of bodies in dirt
Condesendin’ suburban kids growin’ up to be rap journalists
Writin’ urban myths about who they think is the best urban kid
And who the worst is
And who’s authentic
And what the real Hip-Hop is, and who’s all in it

R-Mean Drops “MEAN” Album With Features From Nas, Quavo, YG, & More

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R-Mean is an Armenian American rapper who has been thriving in the independent lane. Overall, being independent can prove to be quite difficult for a lot of people. After all, it is oftentimes harder to find resources or to connect with the biggest artists. However, the artist has certainly defied those odds on numerous occasions. He has been able to manifest a ton of amazing features over the years. This includes Nas who was featured on his most recent single, “Candle of the Devil.” Now, R-Mean is back, this time with a 15-track album, entirely produced by Scott Storch.

If that wasn’t impressive enough, R-Mean was subsequently able to secure a plethora of other great features. If you were to run through the tracklist, you would see names like Nas, Offset, Angel Hill, YG, DB Bantino, Quavo, Kabaka Pyramid, Method Man, Jeremih, and even French Montana. Although some may say this is too many features, R-Mean brings it all together in a cohesive fashion.

R-Mean Delivers His Best Work Yet

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To help promote this new release, R-Mean also dropped a new music video for the song “YESSIR” with Quavo. Overall, it is a great music video, and this appears to be the perfect song for the summer months. Moreover, on tracks like “Lonely Day,” R-Mean is inspired by his Armenian roots thanks to a System Of A Down cover. This merging of styles goes over incredibly well, and if you love that era of nu-metal, you will agree.

If there is one thing for certain about this album, it’s that R-Mean holds his own with these artists. He sounds amazing and focused throughout, and his fans are going to enjoy this quite a bit. Let us know what you think of MEAN, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. Triumph
  2. Candle of the Devil (ft. Nas)
  3. TBS (ft. Offset & DB Bantino)
  4. Downfall (ft. Angel Hill)
  5. Charles Barkley (ft. YG)
  6. Sativa Mamacita (ft. Angel Hill)
  7. The Rising Son
  8. H.O.P.E (ft. Haben)
  9. Hadouken (storm before the calm)
  10. YESSIR (ft. Quavo)
  11. Circus (ft. Kabaka Pyramid & Method Man)
  12. Lonely Day
  13. Overnight
  14. King James (ft. Jeremih)
  15. Yalla Habibi (ft. French Montana)

Ralo Unleashes “97 Months” Project Ft. Jadakiss & More

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We’re still counting down the days until Ralo comes home. Since 2018, the rapper’s remained behind bars related to drug trafficking charges. However, he hasn’t allowed his incarceration to slow down his musical output. The rapper returned to the fold this weekend with the official release of 97 Months. His new mixtape boasts 9 songs in total with several high-profile features. Jadakiss appears on the previously released “Street Honors,” while Rowdy Rebel joins him on “Prison Everyday.” Additional features include rising Atlanta rapper Hunxho, Rotimi, and De’rez De’Shon.

Ralo announced the project’s release earlier this month along with a photo of his daughter. He said that he wasn’t able to touch his daughter in the past five years since his arrest but he explained that he found a new sense of purpose as a rapper. “I never called myself a rapper due to the lame shit that goes on in the industry, but I can now honesty say I’m thankful for the rap game, because it helped me take care of my daughter and more my entire bid,” he explained in the statement.

Ralo Drops 97 Months

The rapper was formally sentenced to 8 years in prison in 2022 for his alleged role in the criminal conspiracy and drug trafficking case. However, he received credit for time served and still hopes that this chapter of his life will be put in the past sooner rather than later. “He was recommended 1 year ankle monitor after the halfway house approve his home address; which will bring him home to us late next year, but our goal is for him to complete his GED or RDAP Drug program so we can get another year off his sentence,” a post on his Instagram page.

Ralo received significant support from the hip-hop community during his incarceration. While plenty of rappers have shouted him out on wax, Lil Baby, for instance, gifted him $50K. Outside of Atlanta, Ralo earned support from Drake, Meek Mill, Killer Mike, and more who signed an open letter to Joe Biden advocating for his release. We’re excited for Ralo to come home and return to his career. Check out his new mixtape, 97 Months, above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Lloyd Banks Unloads “The Course Of The Inevitable 3: Pieces Of My Pain”

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Leave it to someone like Lloyd Banks to break a hiatus during a global pandemic. The G-Unit rapper stands as one of the most underrated rappers of all time, but that’s largely due to the fact that he didn’t consistently release music. However, he emerged in 2021 with the release of The Course Of The Evitable, the first of a three-part series of albums. Banks found a groove alongside equally competent MCs for his first full-length album in eleven years. 

The Course Of The Inevitable 2 dropped last year but Banks revealed that he was working on the “ultimate album” afterward. He didn’t provide much information about it but finally, the third installment in the COTI series arrived. The Course Of The Inevitable 3: Pieces Of My Pain appeared on all streaming platforms this morning. The 16-song effort boasts features from Method Man, Cormega, Vado, Tony Yayo, 38 Spesh, and Dave East. Meanwhile, production hails from Cartune Beatz, George Getson, V Don, Haas Almxhdi, and more. 

The Return Of Lloyd Banks 

The Course Of The Inevitable 3: Pieces Of My Pain brings out the best in Lloyd Banks at a time when New York’s golden age made a return with artists like Griselda, who’ve collaborated with the G-Unit rapper in the past. Cartune Beatz, specifically, crafts beats that perfectly fit Banks’ gruff, punchline-driven flow. Hopefully, Lloyd Banks will maintain this level of consistency in the years to come.

The rapper kicked off the campaign for COTI3 with the release of “101 Razors” ft. Method Man. Of course, Meth hasn’t necessarily been the most active musically but Banks managed to squeeze a verse out of him. Shortly after, he revealed that the collaboration was a full-circle moment for him. The COTI rapper shared a childhood drawing of Method Man. “I used to sit in school..write raps and draw pictures of my favorite artist..and at around 11-12 years old..this was one of them,” he wrote. “now in 2023 we actually have a record together!!!!! Unbelievable!!!!” Check COTI 3 above and let us know how you feel about Lloyd Banks latest project. Where does the new project stand in his catalog?

Swizz Beatz Drops Star-Studded “Hip Hop 50: Vol 2” EP

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Recently, Swizz Beatz revealed the revised tracklist for his highly-anticipated EP, Hip Hop 50: Vol 2. The update was made to add a track that featured Jay Electronics. Swizz’s new EP showcases some of the most prominent legends and newcomers in rap. On Wednesday, the legendary producer gave fans a sneak peek of the final version of the track list on Instagram, with a caption stating, “Updated track list!!!! Few more updates to come. Can’t wait for y’all to hear this EP 4-21!”

Swizz Beatz’s Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 features seven fresh tracks and pays respect to the global phenomenon that began with DJ Kool Herc in 1973. It is described as an homage to New York hip hop. Swizz Beatz has created a new musical space for legendary rappers like Lil Wayne, Nas, and Jadakiss, while also giving the current stars of rap, such as Lil Durk, Benny The Butcher, and Fivio Foreign, a chance to showcase their talents.

Swizz Brings The Heat

Swizz Beatz’ new EP is a part of Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack campaign. The project commemorates the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, which insanely enough, takes place this year. Hip-Hop 50: Vol. 2 is a follow-up to DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50: Vol 1, which was released last year as part of the same campaign. This is not the only thing that has kept Swizz busy, however. Earlier this year, the super producer and Weezy worked together on a track titled “Kan’t Nobody” from The Carter VI album. The track samples DMX’s classic song “N*ggaz Done Started Somethin.”

Every track on the EP has its own appeal but the two standouts are definitely “This Sh*t Right Here,” which features Lil Wayne, and “Take Em Out,” which features Jadakiss. The latter sounds like straight up old school East Coast gangster rap, which is the perfect tribute to the New York hip hop sound. “Material, a razor, a plate, you see your profit risin’ / Still learnin’ the algorithms and monetizin’,” Jadakiss raps over the classic beat. “Not condonin’ the mumble rap and the harmonizin’ / Forefathers of rap, I’m apologizin’.” Have you checked out the new Swizz Beatz project? What song is your favorite? Sound off in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m out the hoester with the toaster, like cheers, n*gga
Versace sofa, didn’t come from Ikea, n*gga
I worked the chopper, like shares, n*gga
Uncut white girl, call that brick a Britney without Spears, n*gga

NBA YoungBoy Drops 33-Track Album “Don’t Try This At Home”

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Kentrell Gaulden, better known as NBA YoungBoy, has become incredibly popular in the music industry. He has built his reputation with hit singles such as “Outside Today,” “No Smoke,” and “38 Baby,” despite facing many obstacles, legal and otherwise. YoungBoy often collaborates with other renowned artists in the field. His most recent collaborations were with Nicki Minaj and Mariah The Scientist. They appeared on his singles “WTF” and “Rear View,” respectively. The songs are part of his new album, Don’t Try This at Home, which was released today.

Although NBA Youngboy releases a ridiculous amount of material, he has been under house arrest since 2021. Despite this, the rapper is currently living a relatively peaceful life in Utah, where he has a recording studio at home. YoungBoy has been facing legal issues since he was arrested for federal gun charges several years ago, and he is working hard to regain his freedom. Sadly, he cannot make public appearances due to house arrest. However, he seems determined to promote his new album to the best of his abilities. He even dropped $200k on a release party he couldn’t attend.

YoungBoy, AKA Mr. Gaulden

NBA Youngboy’s new effort is an insane amount of content. A 33 song album would have been rare even 20 years ago, and it’s practically unheard of these days. However, when you are stuck at home as an artist, it makes sense that you would create as much as possible. YoungBoy is constantly releasing new material, so while it might not be the best time for him, he is making sure his fans are eating. The album has plenty of standouts, but one of the best of the extensive trackless is “What You Say,” which features Post Malone and The Kid LAROI. The dreamy sounding beat has an almost melancholy feeling to it. The talents of the three artist meld perfectly on top of the instrumental. Definitely one to save. Along with the audio, YoungBoy dropped a music video for the track.

NBA Youngboy is also about to achieve something pretty huge for an artist his age. The 23-year-old Baton Rouge native is on track to be the youngest rapper to have 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His first single, “Untouchable,” charted at number 95 in 2017. Since then, Youngboy has managed to chart 97 more times, either as a lead artist or a feature. The rapper would be in good company. Some of the other rappers to achieve this are Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, and Jay-Z. With YoungBoy’s new album now released, it would be almost impossible for him not to hit the new milestone. Have you checked out NBA YoungBoy’s new album? What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

I done made it out the storm
Check my bank, I made new commas
I can’t take no break, I’m way too young
I won’t count a baby down, oh
Pull up to this party, not for fun
Makin’ sure I stand, my money tall
Know that I look nice enough for someone
Freezer, I might leave it with lil’ shawty

NLE Choppa Shares 9 Songs On “Cottonwood 2 (Deluxe)”

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NLE Choppa’s keeping his foot on the gas with the release of Cottonwood 2. Less than a week after his sophomore album dropped, the rapper returned with the official deluxe edition with an additional nine songs. With the original tracklist in tact, Choppa brings on a few more collaborations and solo tracks to extend the project. The Sexyy Red-assisted “Slut Me Out” remix appears on Cottonwood 2. He previously released a video for the record that went viral. Additionally, the tracklist includes “Clyde & Dodo” ft. Gino 2x.

The project also finds NLE Choppa diving deeper into his appreciation for the UK drill scene. He previously made a splash with the release of “In The UK,” an impressive homage to British slang and culture, fused with his Memphis styles. He ups the ante with collaborations alongside ArDee on “Envy,” and Russ Millions for the already-viral record, “Shake It.” Additionally, “God Did” star Fridayy also holds it down with NLE Choppa on “Will Not Lose.”

NLE Choppa Unleashes The Deluxe

The release of Cottonwood 2 already came with a stacked tracklist. NLE Choppa came through with new collaborations alongside features like Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Fivio Foreign, Kevin Gates, and more. The collab with Weezy, specifically, appeared to be something on his bucket list. Just ahead of the release of “Aint Gonna Answer,” Choppa shared a video of himself giving Lil Wayne his flowers. On Wednesday, Choppa appeared alongside Wayne on stage in Boston where he gave him a custom chain.

Hopefully, Choppa plans a tour next. The Memphis-born rapper has shared footage of crowds singing his latest songs back to him word-for-word. NLE Choppa is evidently preparing to elevate his career to new heights, especially after aligning himself with Lil Wayne and exploring international sounds. Check out the deluxe edition of NLE Choppa’s Cottonwood 2 above. Is his new album worth the hype? Sound off in the comments and share your thoughts below.

Cottonwood 2 Deluxe Tracklist

  1. Lock In
  2. Clyde & Dodo ft. Gino 2x
  3. Envy ft. Ardee
  4. Dog Food
  5. Who They Gone Call On
  6. Will Not Lose ft. Fridayy
  7. Slut Me Out ft. Sexyy Red
  8. Shake It ft. Russ Millions 
  9. Break The Bank 

redveil Drops 6-Track EP “playing w/ fire” Featuring JPEGMAFIA & Mekdelawit

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redveil is one of the best young artists out right now. Although he is just 18 years old, he has already made quite an impression on music listeners. However, it should be noted that the Maryland native is actually going to be turning 19 on April 20th, which is tomorrow. That said, he has been celebrating the run-up to his birthday with some new tracks. For instance, he has dropped songs like “giftbag.” Moreover, he recently came through with “black enuff” which features none other than JPEGMAFIA.

All of this has been a run-up to the release of his new EP, playing w/ fire. Fans have been very excited about this project and it is easy to see why. redveil is someone who produces all of his music. Furthermore, he produces for other people. This versatility has contributed to why fans resonate with him. Not to mention, the hunger he has as a young artist certainly helps his case. That said, playing w/ fire has arrived and it contains six tracks, including the two mentioned above. At just over 15 minutes in length, this project wastes no time.

redveil Drops Six New Bangers

As you will see on the tracklist here, the only features are from JPEGMAFIA and Mekdelawit on the track “f2g.” For the rest of the project, redveil relies heavily on himself, which makes sense. He is an artist who produces his own stuff, and that self-reliance only makes him strong and more versatile. The longest song here is “captain” which lasts 3 minutes and some change. For the most part, redveil likes to keep things short and sweet, which is admirable. Additionally, this simply plays into recent trends when it comes to songwriting.

With redveil releasing this EP, we’re sure he is working on a larger album that will drop in the future. Hopefully, the soon-to-be 19-year-old can continue this momentum. We’re sure the growth is going to be incredible to witness. Let us know your thoughts on the new EP, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. stuck
  2. giftbag
  3. black enuff (ft. JPEGMAFIA)
  4. f2g (ft. Mekdelawit)
  5. captain
  6. pwf

Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj Release “Princess Diana” Remix EP

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The long-awaited link-up between Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice finally happened. The Bronx baddie emerged as one of the most thrilling artists out of the New York drill scene, thanks to the success of “Munch.” However, her subsequent releases cemented her spot in the rap game as a whole. At this point, it’s impossible to deny her presence. With Nicki Minaj jumping on the official remix of “Princess Diana,” they’ve now formed a strong alliance that will undoubtedly lead to further collaborations in the future.

Just days after the remix arrived, Nicki and Ice Spice are back with the re-up. The two released the official remix EP of the project including five other renditions of the record. Along with the original and Nicki’s remix, there’s the “extendo clip” version. Nicki comes through with an additional verse to close out the record. On top of that, the new EP includes the instrumental, a slowed-down, and a sped-up version. It looks like Nicki and Ice Spice are aiming to take the remix to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. This would mark Ice Spice’s second top 10 record following the success of PinkPantheress’ “Boys A Liar Pt. 2.”

Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice Connect

The release of Nicki Minaj’s remix of “Princess Diana” marked the beginning of a fruitful relationship between herself and Ice Spice. Nicki reportedly announced that she struck a partnership deal with Ice Spice. The Queen rapper launched her new label, which is called Heavy On It, earlier this year. During a recent episode of Queen Radio on AMP, she announced that she’ll be working closely with Ice Spice. “​​Heavy On It is the label, and I’m proud to announce my partnership with the one and only Ice Spice,” Nicki said.

Ultimately, Ice Spice can check something off of her bucket list. In an interview with Erykah Badu and her daughter Puma, the “Munch” rapper revealed that Nicki Minaj was her dream collab. Though she stated that she felt Nicki would’ve been a great addition to the “Munch (Remix),” the two definitely served up heat with the release of “Princess Diana (Remix).” Check out the extendo clip above. Did Nicki Minaj slide on the remix? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.