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Styles P Releases New Project “Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf”

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Styles P plans to leave his solo career behind for good but his fans won’t be left empty handed.

This week, the rapper came through with his latest body of work, Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf. Unfortunately, it also marks the second to last album that he’ll unveil in his career. Ghost comes through with gritty, hardcore bars over grimy East Coast production. Though it’s not a boundary-pushing album, it’s a firm reminder of why Styles P stands as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 03: Styles P of The Lox performs onstage with The Roots during the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture at the Louisiana Superdome on July 3, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence)

The 13-song tracklist includes appearances from Bucky and Brady Watt, who appears on the previously released single, “Death Before Dishonor.” On the production side, Styles P enlists Vinny Idol, Black Saun, Ty Feif, as well as his own son, Noah Styles, among others.

In October 2022, the Yonkers MC announced that he would be releasing two solo albums before stepping back from hip-hop. Thankfully, he won’t be entirely moved from hip-hop. He revealed that he remains one-third of The LOX and will continue to contribute to future group efforts.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 10: Styles P of The Lox performs onstage during day 2 of 2021 ONE Musicfest at Centennial Olympic Park on October 10, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“I will be retiring late 2023 as far as my solo career is concerned,” Styles P wrote. “I have two more solo projects for y’all and I’m Out!!! I’ll be on deck for all things LOX music, shows etccc.”

He added that he was also stepping down from his position at Juices 4 Life. 

Popcaan Shares His Latest Album “Great Is He”

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Popcaan’s starting the year off on the right foot with the release of his latest project, Great Is He.

The Jamaican star’s new project marks his third release under the OVO banner since signing to the label in 2016. This time, he delivers a strong 17-song effort that boasts appearances from Drake, Burna Boy, Toni-Ann Singh, and Chronic Law.

ROSKILDE, DENMARK – JUNE 29: Popcaan performs on stage on Day 6 of Roskilde Festival on June 29, 2017 in Roskilde, Denmark. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Redferns)

Great Is He includes several previously released singles, such as “Skeleton Cartier,” “Set It,” “Next To Me” featuring Toni-Ann Singh, and the Drake-assisted, “We Caa Done,” which accompanied the album announcement.

Though he’s already one of the leading artists of the genre, Popcaan’s new album could kick off a new chapter in his career. Despite the worldwide acclaim and a wide fanbase in the U.S., Popcaan has yet to travel to America. However, with the release of Great Is He, it seems that he’s looking to finally tread across the U.S.A. in the near future.

“Why they let me into everywhere except America?? something not right!!! Well i would like to see what America look like,” he wrote on Twitter. “Let’s start the 1st time in America campaign today!!! #GIHE Go!”

Popcaan’s new album comes nearly three years after the release of his last solo project, FIXTAPE. However, he later joined forces with OVO affiliate, Preme, for their joint project, Link Up.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 08: Popcaan, Giggs and Sean Combs attend the Spotify Who We Be x City Girls Wireless Festival after-party at The Standard on July 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Spotify)

Hopefully, we hear more from Popcaan this year and see him finally tour the U.S. Check out his latest project below and sound off with your thoughts on Great Is He in the comments.

Lil Yachty Takes A Chance On New Album “Let’s Start Here”

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Lil Yachty showcases his versatility more than ever on his latest project, Let’s Start Here.

In the last few months, the narrative surrounding Lil Yachty’s artistry has shifted exponentially. From the release of the viral single, “Poland” to his contributions on Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss, Yachty’s undoubtedly grown as an artist. However, even then, critics and fans considered him a part of the mumble rap pack.

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 18: Lil Yachty attends a concert after party at Onyx Nightclub on October 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 18: Lil Yachty attends a concert after party at Onyx Nightclub on October 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Let’s Start Here is a leap in a new direction for Lil Yachty. His latest project veers away from rap entirely for a psychedelic rock-influenced effort. The project boasts 14 songs in total with an array of uncredited features. Teezo Touchdown, Baby K, Foushée, Justine Skye, and more contribute to Let’s Start Here. On the production side, Yachty claims credit on 12 out of the 14 songs. Additionally, SADPONY, Justin Raisen, and Patrick Wembley heavily contribute to the tracklist.

Last night, Lil Yachty hosted an album listening party in New Jersey with Drake and Offset in attendance. He explained that the ambitious sound was a result of people counting him out as an artist over the years.

“I think I created this just because I really ​​wanted to be taken serious as an artist. Not just some Soundcloud rapper, not just some mumble rapper, not some guy that made one hit. You know, I wanted to be taken serious because music is like everything to me. I respect all walks of music. Not just rap and hip-hop but everything,” Lil Yachty said. “If we gon’ be honest, there’s just a lot of n***as started copying the swag. And I felt like, cool, well, if everyone can do this then that’s fine but I’m going to show you what y’all can’t do.”

Check out Lil Yachty’s new project below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Teenage Drill Sensation Bouba Savage Releases His Debut Project “It’s Amazing”

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Bouba Savage is making a major statement with the release of his debut project, It’s Amazing.

Following a string of viral releases, Bouba Savage came through with It’s Amazing this week. Marking his debut project, the 12-song effort is a concise and strong effort that further showcases his range and versatility. He’ll dive into the sample-based drill sound with aggression, then peels pack the gritty delivery for a more melodic sound. It’s Amazing boasts several previously released singles such as “Baby Goat,” “Bag I Know,” and “Ain’t Care.” 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 17: Bouba Savage Birthday at Sei Less on October 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

His new project also delivers a string of excellent collaborations. Lil Uzi Vert joins forces with Bouba on the bubbly, “Win A Lot”; Icewear Vezzo assists on disco-drill banger “Made It Off Rapping.” Then, there are a number of appearances from some of NYC’s drill artists like Sha EK, B-Lovee, and CJ Goon. 

Overall, It’s Amazing is a promising effort that showcases the bright future ahead of Bouba Savage. Last year, the rapper inked a deal with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s Highbridge Tha Label, who released It’s Amazing. Evidently, Highbridge currently has one of the most promising new artists to emerge out of New York City in recent times. It’s quite clear by the cover art itself, which immortalizes the infamous moment at Yams Day when A$AP Rocky threw Bouba Savage off of the stage. Considering how young Bouba is, as well, he’s undoubtedly only beginning to get his feet wet.

Hopefully, this isn’t the last we hear from Bouba Savage this year. Press play on his new project below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts on his new effort. 

  1. Less Time
  2. Win A Lot Ft. Lil Uzi Vert
  3. Bag I Know
  4. Made It Off Rapping ft. Icewear Vezzo
  5. Baby Goat
  6. Opps In The Sky (B-Lovee & Baby Omerta)
  7. Ain’t Care
  8. Run Into Me ft. Sha Ek
  9. All These Blues
  10. D.N.D.
  11. Kidnap Who ft. CJ Goon
  12. Kidnap Who Pt. 2 ft. CJ Goon

Dave Okumu Delivers 4 Tracks On “The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other” EP

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Another weekend of new music has come and gone, but there are still more fresh releases to be heard. On Monday (January 23), Austrian artist Dave Okumu shared his four-track EP, The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other, complete with help from Wesley Joseph, ESKA, Kwabs, and more.

In late November, the artist dropped You Survived So I Might Live as an EP, also consisting of four songs. That marked the first of four parts to come from Okumu, with his full-length project expected to arrive in April.

Dave Okumu performs on stage at the Womad Festival at Charlton Park on July 25, 2014 in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns via Getty Images)

The 2022 release saw features from Grace Jones and Wesley Joseph on titles like “Two Things” and “Blood Ah Go Run.”

Additionally, Tom Skinner helps out on the drums while Nick Ramm works on the keys and Aviram Barath shows out on the synth.

Previously, Okumu fronted the Mercury Prize-nominated group, The Invisible. He’s also connected with artists like Amy Winehouse, St. Vincent, Theo Parish, and Anna Calvi. Later on he would mentor and record with Adele, Tony Allen, Jessie Ware, and his aforementioned hero, Grace Jones.

On his latest release, Okumu has declared his focus track as “Black Firework,” though all four titles are undoubtedly worth listening to.

Stream Dave Okumu’s The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, find more hot new releases on our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update here.

The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other Tracklist:

  1. My Negritude (with Anthony Joseph)
  2. The Cost (with Kwabs)
  3. Prison (with Wesley Joseph)
  4. Black Firework (with Wesley Joseph, ESKA, and Kwabs)

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Gene Noble’s New Album Will Make You “Feel A Way”: Listen

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If you’re in the mood for some undeniably excellent R&B tunes this weekend, we suggest you stream the latest from Gene Noble. On Friday (January 20), he delivered his second full-length project in eight years, complete with a handful of previously released singles as well as some new titles that you’ll surely love.

“It’s been a minute since I put out a full body of work! I wanted to cover a lot of different feels to get reacquainted with the people that have checked for me, and also introduce myself to those unfamiliar,” the artist told Rated R&B of his recent arrival.

Singer/Songwriter Gene Noble poses for a photo befor his performance at The Mint on November 3, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)

“Champagne Jack” and “The Cost” both landed on DSPs prior to Noble’s grand return. Speaking on the latter, he previously said, “Nothing in life is free. Everything has a cost. At times that cost is too high or too unknown and we’re left to figure it out. This song is a reflection of the toll that cost can take on a person.”

“The high cost of fame, the high cost of dreams, the high cost of love, friendships and relationships… it can be a bit heavy to consider and yet as social beings, interaction is necessary. All of our desires are reachable as long as we are willing to pay the cost,” the Kansas native went on.

Along with the project’s arrival, Noble has markedly declared “whatever it is” to be the focus track. Feel A Way marks his first release since Rebirth of Gene in March 2014, which made it to the iTunes R&B Albums Top 20 chart.

Stream Gene Noble’s latest album on Spotify or Apple Music below. Additionally, make sure to check back later today to find more new releases on our R&B Season update.

Feel A Way Tracklist:

  1. The Cost
  2. Champagne Jack
  3. This Groove
  4. S’posed 2 Be
  5. whatever it is
  6. Feel A Way
  7. So Dry
  8. Affirmation

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Boldy James Drops New Album “Indiana Jones” Amid Car Crash Recovery

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Even though he recently suffered a nasty car crash, one of hip-hop’s most prolific artists is still delivering. Moreover, Boldy James just shared his new collaborative project with producer RichGains, Indiana Jones. Furthermore, the adventurous new album reflects the Detroit MC’s ability to match his energy with any beat he faces.

NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 08: Recording artist Boldy James performs during Hot 97’s “Who’s Next” With Dej Loaf at SOB’s on December 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

When the world learned of a car crash that left Boldy in critical condition, many reached out with their condolences. However, no one could’ve guessed that a brand new project would land in listeners’ laps this week. In fact, they were probably too busy worrying about his other release this week. Moreover, he dropped a physical-only EP with frequent collaborator Real Bad Man on Monday (January 16).

Meanwhile, Indiana Jones sees Bo engaging with more contemporary trap production and grander instrumental pallets. While his work in the genres of drumless, boom-bap, and coke rap is monumental, he aims to impress with each release. Still, this new album is one of his most refreshing yet, even considering his incredible 2022 run. Moreover, he released five albums from December 2021 to December 2022, and this is practically a sixth entry in that feat. Furthermore, with each new drop (which seems to happen every other Friday now), Boldy cements his status as one of the best today.

However, what did you think of Boldy James’ new album with RichGains, Indiana Jones? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and check out the tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t given it a spin, you can find the tape on your preferred streaming service. Still, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the greatest new music releases each week.

Tracklist

  1. Saints and Sinners (Ft. Cassie Jo Craig)
  2. Dopey (Ft. Sir Michael Rocks)
  3. Wrong Side of Town (Ft. Ann One & Jonathan Chapman)
  4. Electric Blue (Ft. Jonathan Chapman)
  5. SOS (Ft. Chuckstaaa)
  6. Hunnit Sales (Ft. Cassie Jo Craig & Sir Michael Rocks)
  7. Still Slappin (Ft. Detroit King Tape)
  8. No Extender
  9. Never Had a Friend
  10. Frozen (Ft. Cassie Jo Craig)
  11. B22’s
  12. 8 Days (Ft. Gue Wop & Jonathan Chapman)
  13. Tell it All
  14. Kat Eyes
  15. Muchas Gracias (Ft. Detroit King Tape)
  16. Another Bando (Ft. Jai Imani)
  17. Dead Game (Ft. Sammy Haig & Sir Michael Rocks)

Coco Jones Is Back With The Deluxe Edition Of Her Debut “What I Didn’t Tell You” EP

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This weekend’s new music releases have primarily come from male artists, though a handful of female talent didn’t hesitate to show their stuff too. Not only is Ice Spice breaking personal records with her Like..? EP, but Coco Jones is also pleasing fans with the deluxe cut of her debut project, What I Didn’t Tell You.

The original edition previously arrived in November, complete with seven titles. Of those, “ICU” and “Caliber” have chiefly emerged as favourites amongst listeners.

Coco Jones attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “You People at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

To kick off 2023, Jones is adding a bit more to the beloved project. On Friday (January 20), her expanded version finally arrived, complete with four new titles.

One of the tracks, “Simple,” finds the Bel-Air actress connecting with renowned producer, Babyface. It first arrived on his Girls Night Out project last October, which also includes appearances from Ari Lennox, Doechii, Muni Long, and more.

Other new titles include “Fallin” and “Put You On,” as well as EP closer, “Plan B.” Additionally, the first seven tracks have been re-sequenced, giving Jones’ effort a fresh new feel.

Thanks to her undeniably hard work in 2022, the rising starlet earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist. She also got a Best New Artist nod at the BET Soul Train Awards, during which she performed one of her most popular new songs.

Stream Coco Jones’ deluxe cut of her What I Didn’t Tell You EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Additionally, make sure to check back in tomorrow (January 22) for more music updates on our R&B Season playlist.

What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) Tracklist:

  1. Crazy For Me
  2. Caliber
  3. Double Back
  4. ICU
  5. No Chaser
  6. Headline
  7. Spend It
  8. Fallin
  9. Simple (with Babyface)
  10. Put You On
  11. Plan B

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Kota The Friend Delivers 10 Tracks On “Lyrics To GO, Vol. 4”

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While some artists are taking the first month of 2023 to recover from the holidays and ease back into work, others have been coming in full force with amazing new releases. Among the latter category is Kota the Friend, who shared the fourth installment of his Lyrics to GO series earlier this week.

Landing on Wednesday (January 18), the New Yorker’s latest effort consists of 10 featureless titles. Thus far, some of the most popular among fans are “WALES,” “PENNYWISE,” and “LIFE LESSONS.”

Kota The Friend attends Danny Cole’s Creature World Bouncy House Playground at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 04, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

As Rap Radar notes, Kota described his new project as “an album full of soul/house/funk love songs that [he’s] in love with.” The lyricist added, “It made me remember why I love making music.”

Vol. 4 marks the 30-year-old’s first full-length release since last year’s MEMO. Arriving in the summer, the record saw the Friend connect with artists like Briana Castro, Hello O’shay, and Samullimàta across 14 beautiful titles.

Earlier in 2022, he also shared the third volume of Lyrics to GO – also containing 10 featureless tracks. Since its debut, “Dear Fear,” “Bitter,” and “Scapegoat” have become the most popular songs on Spotify.

Following his ninth album’s premiere, Kota has been sharing live performances of some of the titles on his YouTube channel. He began with “FIDDLE LEAF,” and on Friday (January 20), “PENNYWISE” was uploaded to the page.

Stream Kota the Friend’s Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4 on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your top three favourite tracks in the comment section.

Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4 Tracklist:

  1. WALES
  2. PENNYWISE
  3. LIFE LESSONS
  4. VULTURES
  5. Mt. FUJI
  6. TIBET
  7. SHE Pt. 2
  8. SEASONS
  9. FIDDLE LEAF
  10. PARIS

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Gloss Up Releases “Before The Gloss Up”

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Memphis is running things, once again, partially due to the group of women who’ve been dishing out heat. Gloss Up has been among those who’ve continued to show out with each opportunity. Following the success of songs like “Don’t Play With Me” and her stand-out verse on HitKidd’s “Shabooya,” the Quality Control rapper is ready to make her mark on the rap game.

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: rapper Gloss Up attends “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Today, she unveiled her new body of work, Before The Gloss Up. Her debut project on Quality Control boasts 13 songs in total with a healthy mix of collaborations and solo tracks that showcase her strengths. Of course, her best friend GloRilla appears on the previously released single, “BestFrenn.” Additionally, the song, “Eenie Meeny Miny Moe” with K Carbon, Aleza, and Slimeroni also appears on the tracklist. Icewear Vezzo also appears on the project for the icy banger, “From Cross Da Way.”

In addition to the release of Before The Gloss Up, the Memphis rapper dropped some bars on Sway’s, which you could check out below.

Gloss Up is truly showing out as one of the leading ladies in the new generation of rappers. Alongside GloRilla, the two have helped shine a bigger spotlight on the women coming out of Memphis these days.

During her appearance on HNHH’s On The Club Up, Gloss discussed how the success of her crew, including GloRilla, has pushed her even further.

“Now [Memphis] influenced me a lot, like, they giving me a lot of faith to keep going,” she said. “‘Cause it’s like, we the first girls that’s out of Memphis that’s actually doing something. For a long time, it’s been the dudes getting it on, so now it’s like, the girls getting recognition. It’s cool cause everybody supporting us right now, and I like it.”

Check out Gloss Up’s new project below.