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Casanova Grabs Joey Bada$$, KayCyy, Kevin Ross, & YXNG K.A For “I Get It Now”

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Longtime fans of Brooklyn MC Casanova are being treated to new music still. It’s quite the feat for him given his current situation. For those who are out of the loop, the veteran is currently in the midst of serving 15 years plus an additional eight months in prison for racketeering and narcotics charges. When he was handed down his legal punishment, Casanova quickly came to terms with it. “Everything to the chin. Nothing to the heart. I GET IT NOW. I hope that don’t go over ya heads.” It seems that the latter half of that message was really important because I GET IT NOW is the name of his new project.

It’s his third project of his career, and first since 2019’s Behind These Scars. It features a nice cast of characters, including Joey Bada$$, KayCyy, Kevin Ross, and YXNG K.A. It’s 12 tracks and leading up to its release, there were two singles to promote it. “Forgive Me Father,” the now-candid opener got the rollout underway, with “Calm Down” featuring YXNG K.A following behind it. Fun fact: the lead-off track was Casanova’s first solo release in over three years. On this tape, he’s getting a little more personal, does some reflecting, and keeps it real as he usually does. See if he updated his resume in strong fashion by checking out I GET IT NOW, below.

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I Get It Now – Casanova

I GET IT NOW Tracklist:

  1. Forgive Me Father
  2. What’s A Opp?
  3. Calm Down with YXNG K.A
  4. Please
  5. Miami with Kevin Ross
  6. They Said He Had A Gun (feat. Joey Bada$$ & KayCyy)
  7. Hate Me
  8. Apes
  9. Ride for Nothing
  10. I’m Greasy
  11. Cry
  12. Down Fall

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DJ Akademiks Insists That Playboi Carti Will Drop Before 2024 Ends Despite Fans’ Skepticism

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Playboi Carti fans are still waiting on his new I AM MUSIC album, a process that they grew uncomfortably into over the past four years. Many of them think that we are still far away from the LP given his evasiveness and broken promises before, whereas a few still believe that it could drop before 2024 ends in just a little over a week. The leader of this latter pack is DJ Akademiks, who let off multiple recent tweets alluding to the Atlanta rapper dropping before the year is out. Very few people actually believe this, but Whole Lotta Red was a 2020 Christmas gift, so it’s not an impossibility.

In fact, fans hold out more hope at press time than they have throughout Playboi Carti’s entire rollout, as I AM MUSIC preorders are now “ready to ship.” It’s unclear what this website update for vinyl box sets actually means, or if it will reflect the product that fans will supposedly receive on digital streaming platforms. Regardless, it’s a step in the right direction in fans’ eyes, and one that points to a very prompt release, albeit in a vague way.

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DJ Akademiks Claims Playboi Carti Is Dropping Soon

In addition, Playboi Carti also recently linked up with Metro Boomin, which also excited fans who continue to demand a drop. Of course, we doubt that any hypothetical new collab between the two will make the final tracklist given the timeline, but you can never be too sure. Sonically, the St. Louis producer typically falls well outside of Carti’s usual pallets these days, but “Type S**t” was welcome proof that they can find common ground. As such, fans expect another banger on the way, although the question of when it will actually arrive becomes more cumbersome each week.

Meanwhile, Playboi Carti at least gave fans a taste of what to expect during his Rolling Loud set earlier in December, playing and performing many presumably upcoming I AM MUSIC tracks. They garnered big fans, especially for another teased collab with The Weeknd. We truly hope DJ Akademiks is correct, and our skepticism of his assessment has nothing to do with him and everything to do with what history has taught us.

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G Herbo Gives Fans A Sneak Peek At “Greatest Rapper Alive” Project With “Roc Block”

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G Herbo is back and with a project for his hardcore supporters this weekend. The Chicago drill stalwart left off Greatest Rapper Alive, a 16-song effort with one feature (Big Opp) and its executively produced by Oz On The Track. The catch though is that it’s only available on his new self-titled app. It’s available for download on the App Store or on Google Play, however, it’s a little tricky to find on your mobile device. You might have better luck though, so visit the rapper’s website here and give it a shot.

So far, for the people who have been able to get access, they are loving it. Since we don’t want you to miss out on the hype, we got you. Well, G Herbo more so does because he shared one it’s most popular songs to YouTube. It’s called “Roc Block,” which is track number three on the tape. It finds Big Swerv rapping over a soulful sample and trap rap beat with a lot of energy. It’s an empowering anthem about how he got successful, but it also details all of the dark and treacherous things he went through growing up. It’s one of our favorite Herbo tracks of the year for sure, so make sure to spin it below.

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“Roc Block” – G Herbo

Quotable Lyrics:

Ain’t nobody handed me, I had to go and get it
Now my family think I’m just ‘posed to up and give it
I ain’t uppin’ nothin’, stayin’ on my f***in’ pivot
‘Member I was down bad, they ain’t uplift a n****
Hate me ’cause of my lifestyle cost a couple figures
I was clutchin’ glizzies, now I might run up a fifty

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Playboi Carti Trolls Fan Who Begs Him To Drop “I AM MUSIC” Album

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Playboi Carti went years without engaging with fans on social media. We are in a different era, however. The rapper has been active on Instagram and Twitter for the past few months. Fans initially took this to mean he had a new album coming. The social media return has only yielded one single and one collab with The Weeknd, though. Playboi Carti has yet to release I AM MUSIC, his anticipated third album. He has, however, decided to troll fans who are directly asking him for a release date.

Playboi Carti posted photos of himself on Instagram. The comments were mostly positive, with many praising the rapper’s “cool” appearance. There were more than a few fans, however, who were tired of the photos. They want music, after waiting years for I AM MUSIC to drop. “Good fit but pls drop,” wrote one particularly incensed user. Playboi Carti decided to respond to said user, but his response was more confusing than anything. Instead of proving a date or a flippant response, he simply wrote: “BET.” It’s not clear what Carti meant here.

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Playboi Carti Randomly Commented “BET” On Instagram

Playboi Carti has done everything but provide concrete details since the release of the “ALL RED” single. He has claimed to be releasing I AM MUSIC on a Thursday evening, only to have nothing release by the time midnight rolls around. He claimed to want to handle the album’s production and rapping solo, then has gone on to tease collabs with superstars like Mustard, Lil Baby and Metro Boomin. Playboi Carti also said that Kanye West is producing songs for the album. There is, however, a few promising hints that we will get the album sooner than later.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the I AM MUSIC bundles, which pair vinyls of the album with shirts and/or hats, have been updated. While the bundles had been put on hold while Playboi Carti finishes the album, they now read “ready to ship.” This has many fans believing that he is actually done with the album, and is simply waiting for the right time to drop. Playboi Carti has dropped, out of the blue, on Christmas Day before, so anything is possible. Or maybe “BET” is the secret that unlocks this whole rollout. We doubt it.

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Lil Baby Reveals Tracklist And Features For Upcoming “WHAM” Album

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Lil Baby is getting a head start on 2025. The rapper has confirmed that he plans to drop two albums in the first two months of the year. The first album, WHAM, has been described by Lil Baby as more upbeat and aggressive in sound. It’s also slated to come out first, with Dominique dropping at some point during February. The rapper decided to give fans an early Christmas present on December 20, though, when he dropped the album cover for WHAM and the tracklist. Both suggest we have a great record coming in the near future.

The album cover for WHAM is surprisingly minimal. Lil Baby is barely recognizable laid against a black backdrop. His jewelry helps to distinguish his outline, as his chains and rings pop amidst the darkness. The album’s title is etched across Lil Baby’s face. It’s a striking visual, and one that feels more somber and concise that some of his previous releases. Then there’s the feature list. Lil Baby has worked with some of the biggest names in music, but he decided to keep the features largely hip hop based on the new album. WHAM only has six features. All of them are cause for excitement, though.

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Lil Baby’s WHAM Is Loaded With Superstar Features

Travis Scott, 21 Savage and Future are set to appear on the album. Lil Baby has worked with all three of these artists in the past, and the results have been excellent. Scott, Savage, and Future all bring different vibes to the table, though, so we’re excited to see how Lil Baby’s sound meshes with theirs. GloRilla and Rod Wave are also going to drop by for guest verses on the upcoming album. Lil Baby hasn’t worked with GloRilla before, but her and Wave have broken out in a major way in 2024. There was also rumors of Baby and Glo being romantically linked, but both have denied said rumors. Hopefully we get chemistry on their song, “Redbone.”

The most exciting feature listed on WHAM, however, is Young Thug. The YSL boss is freed about a very lengthy criminal trial. Fans have been waiting to see Lil Baby and Thugger reunite for quite some time, so all eyes will be on their WHAM collaboration. The star-studded album is set for release on January 3.

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SZA Finally Blesses Starving Fans With “SOS Deluxe: Lana”

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After over a year of teasing and promising, on top of an additional mixing delay, SZA’s SOS Deluxe: LANA is here. The initial 23-song effort was chockful of instant hits. “Snooze,” “Good Days,” “Kill Bill,” the list goes on. Leading up to today, SZA made it clear what her intentions were for this bonus version. “I think I am making music from a more beautiful place. From a more possible place versus a more angsty place.” She continued, “I’m not identifying with my brokenness. It’s not my identity. It’s shit that happened to me. Yeah, I experienced cruelty. I have to put it down at some point. Piece by piece, my music is shifting because of that, the lighter I get.”

You can definitely hear SZA sounding freer and enjoying life. For example, on “Diamond Boy,” she’s talking about how crazy she is about this guy. On SOS there were a lot more tracks about having a disdain for relationships, with breakup anthems peppered throughout (“Kill Bill” a perfect example). But there are still some thematic carryovers. “Drive,” one of the big teasers, finds SZA struggling with staying on track with her goals due to outside distractions. It makes sense why there’s a mixture though. After all, she did say “piece by piece” her “music is shifting.” Check out SOS Deluxe: LANA with the links below.

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SOS Deluxe: Lana – SZA

SOS Deluxe: LANA Tracklist:

  1. No More Hiding
  2. What Do I Do
  3. 30 For 30 (with Kendrick Lamar)
  4. Diamond Boy
  5. BMF
  6. Scorsese Baby Daddy
  7. Love Me 4 Me
  8. Chill Baby
  9. My Turn
  10. Crybaby
  11. Kitchen
  12. Get Behind Me (Interlude)
  13. Drive
  14. Another Life
  15. Saturn
  16. SOS
  17. Kill Bill
  18. Seek & Destroy
  19. Low
  20. Love Language
  21. Blind
  22. Used (feat. Don Toliver)
  23. Snooze
  24. Notice Me
  25. Gone Girl
  26. Smoking on my Ex Pack
  27. Ghost in the Machine (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
  28. F2F
  29. Nobody Gets Me
  30. Conceited
  31. Special
  32. Too Late
  33. Far
  34. Shirt
  35. Open Arms (feat. Travis Scott)
  36. I Hate U
  37. Good Days
  38. Forgiveless (feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard)

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G Herbo Treats Fans To Exclusive New Mixtape “Best Rapper Alive”

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G Herbo must have taken notice of how well J. Cole’s Inevitable podcast did. The latter was able to give his fans exclusive content behind a paywall, and Herbo attempted something very similar with his latest mixtape, Best Rapper Alive. Instead of dropping the tape on Spotify or Apple Music, or even YouTube, he decided to post it on his own website. Well, an app that one can download from his website. The rapper is trying to cut out the middle man and cater directly to his fanbase with Best Rapper Alive. The music is exactly what you’d expect.

Best Rapper Alive boasts 16 tracks, and G Herbo does his thing on pretty much all of them. “Through the Fire” and “Roc Block” are showcases for the rapper’s charismatic delivery. G Herbo has already given his fans two separate projects in 2024. Including the aptly titled Strictly for My Fans 2.0. It’s a little bit ironic, though, that he decided to put Best Rapper Alive on an exclusive app instead of the one specifically titled after his fans. We digress. “Blueprint” and “Hold Me Down” are also standout cuts that boast slick beats and spirited vocal performances from G Herbo. It’s up to you to decide whether you want to download a whole new app to listen. Those who do, though, will be pleased.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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G Herbo Continues His 2024 Hot Streak Going

Best Rapper Alive tracklist:

  1. Through the Fire
  2. Best Rapper Alive
  3. Roc Block
  4. GFAZOS
  5. Duffel
  6. 10 More Seasons
  7. R.N.
  8. Hoody Hoo
  9. Bill Gluckman
  10. Blueprint
  11. Go Krazy
  12. Went Legit
  13. Hold Me Down
  14. 5/17/22
  15. Down By the River
  16. I’m Back

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Drake Teases New Music “From The North” In Moody Instagram Post

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It’s anybody’s guess what Drake is doing. The rapper has had an odd couple of months. He’s notched some impressive awards and statistics, despite taking what many consider to be a massive L during the Kendrick Lamar battle. He was the most streamed rapper on Spotify (again), and he won three statues at the Billboard Music Awards. Perhaps the recognition inspired him. Drake took to Instagram on Thursday, December 19 to confirm that he’s working on new music. He also confirmed producer Noah “40” Shebib is working alongside him.

Drake posted a photo of 40 working in front of a fireplace decorated for Christmas. The producer has a laptop open, and is very obviously working on a song. Drake doesn’t appear in the photo, but he included the caption: “strong winds from the north.” It’s unclear if the 6 God means the north of Toronto, or if he’s working from his new home in Texas. It’s the first time the rapper has confirmed that new music is in the works, either way. A relief, given that fans are still waiting on the collaborative album between him and his OVO brother, PARTYNEXTDOOR.

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Drake And 40 Are Working On New Material

Drake announced that his collab with PND would be out before the end of 2024. We only have so many days left in the year, though. It looks likely that the joint album has been delayed. PND promised fans he would get down to business finishing it once he got off tour, but it’s unclear if the rapper has completed his contributions. It’s possible that the song 40 is mixing on IG is one that’ll end up on the collab album. It’s a wise move on Drake’s part to generate anticipation for new music, though, given that most of the press he’s gotten lately has been negative.

The rapper reportedly plans to sue Universal Music Group and Spotify for using shady tactics to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss, “Not Like Us.” He has been criticized by peers, fans, and various members of the media for his decision. The most recent derision came from Snoop Dogg. The L.A. icon went on the Bootleg Kev Podcast and claimed Drake was not acting in a way becoming of a rapper. “On the West, we hold court in the streets,” Snoop asserted. “That’s just what we call it.”

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Fat Joe Declares 2024 “The Worst Year In Hip Hop History”

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Fat Joe has been extremely active in 2024. The Terror Squad founder has been on countless podcasts and hosted the BET Awards. He met with Vice President Kamala Harris, and performed during the World Series. He also dropped a new album, The World Changed on Me. The title of the album is an excellent indicator of the way Fat Joe feels about the current rap landscape. He may still be relevant, but he feels that the genre has never been worse in terms of cultural impact.

Fat Joe delivered this hot take during a recent appearance on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast. He reflected on the year in hip hop, and felt that the musical output was not up to snuff. “I woke up 2024 feeling like [God dammit!] It’s been a horrible year,” the “Lean Back” rapper asserted. “I was just having a heated discussion with my people [about this].” Fat Joe wasn’t simply let down by the music, though. He also felt that the scrutiny that hip hop legends like Diddy and Jay-Z have come under has also damaged the genre’s reputation.

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Fat Joe Claims Rappers Are More “Scrutinized”

“All our legends. All our mentors getting scrutinized,” Fat Joe asserted. “This is the worst time to be a celebrity in history. I’m not sure you guys wanna be celebrities.” Joe came up at the very same time as Diddy and Jay-Z. He even had a multi-year feud with Jay and Roc-A-Fella Records in the late 90s and early 2000s. He’s unhappy with the way their personal lives have impacted the culture, however. It’s the combination of music and scandal that led to Joey Crack’s massive declaration. “This might be the worst year ever in hip hop history type sh*t,” he stated. “This sh*t bad.”

Fat Joe admitted that he’s been forced to acclimate to the current rap landscape during a Breakfast Club interview. He told the hosts that he’s changed. “My circle gets smaller and smaller and smaller,” Fat Joe explained. “You know, unfortunately, sometimes people we love, we catch them doing things they ain’t supposed to do. So we got to get them up out the way. And that’s hard.” Hopefully Fat Joe can be part of the change he wants to see happen.

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Playboi Carti’s “I AM MUSIC” Gets Promising Pre-Order Update

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You know the drill by this point. Playboi Carti is the rapper who needs to be taken with the biggest grain of salt in terms of release date or album details. We’ve been waiting to hear I AM MUSIC for the majority of the 2020s. It seemed like we were in the home stretch when Playboi Carti dropped a lead single. But the wait has not gotten any easier. There has been no updates with regard to a release date or a second single. There has, however, been a significant update with regard to the album’s pre-order option.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed a crucial change on December 19. Playboi Carti released pre-order links for I AM MUSIC months ago. But they were delayed indefinitely as a result of the album’s continued tweaks. Fans were frustrated by the fact that they were allowed to pay for an album without a release date in sight. We might be closer to a date than we realized, though. I AM MUSIC bundles have been updated on the Carti site, and are currently listed as “ready to ship.” This update suggests that the album is complete, or close to being complete. Playboi Carti’s bundles include a shirt, hoodie, or hat depending on which bundle you selected. It also includes, crucially, a vinyl copy of the album.

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Playboi Carti’s Album Bundles Are “Ready To Ship”

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It’s exciting to see I AM MUSIC seemingly inch closer to a release date. The shipping update, however, does conflict with the collaborations that Playboi Carti has been teasing over the past few weeks. He’s been all over social media, hinting at future sessions with the likes of Lil Baby, Mustard, and even Metro Boomin. He posed for photos with Metro Boomin the day before the I AM MUSIC bundles were given an update. This could mean a few different things. Either Carti is trolling listeners, and he doesn’t plan on including these collabs on the album. Or the pre-order bundles are not as close to release as we think.

It’s impossible to tell what qualifies as a legitimate album update or wishful thinking on the part of fans. Especially since Playboi Carti seems to enjoy spreading misinformation about his own rollout. Time will tell if the bundles prove to be a true indicator of I AM MUSIC‘s release. We can only wait and hope.

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