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Terrace Martin And James Fauntleroy Come Together For A Laid Back Collab EP “Nova”

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Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy have given us angelic pieces of music for so many years. Now, they are teaming up for this new EP called “Nova.” It is a six-track 22-minute-long venture into serene beats and beautiful singing that fans are sure to eat up. The two have worked together before on numerous occasions on songs like “Drones,” “Reflection,” “Too Late,” and many more. The first two aforementioned tracks appear on Martin’s 2021 album DRONES.

“Reflection” is a track that is a heavy-hitting collaboration in particular because it shows how much chemistry the two have together. The woozy production and beautiful vocal work were a sign that both needed to make a full-length effort happen. Sure enough, we got that and it does not disappoint. Unfortunately, there are not as many songs as we would like, but the short time leaves more room for more ideas to bubble up.

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Terrace Martin And James Fauntleroy Provide Ultimate Chill Vibes

Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy utilize the jazz genre to the max on this EP and do so with great appreciation. It does not sound like a cheesy take on the culture that jazz has created for the music scene at large. But, that is because Terrace worked on possibly the greatest jazz rap album of all time To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. Songs like “King Kunta,” and “These Walls” had Martin’s input and they were some of the most celebrated tracks from that astounding record. The same energy is here for Nova in full force.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new EP from James Fauntleroy and Terrace Martin called Nova? Is this one of the best jazz rap albums you have listened to? What is your favorite track from the project? Should they make another joint effort in the future? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always be sure to keep it locked in with HNHH for all the hottest project releases and for all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Nova Tracklist:

  1. Online Shopping
  2. Witchcraft (feat. Robert Glasper)
  3. Butterfly Effect
  4. Like It Like That (feat. Chief Adjuah)
  5. Chocolate For Dinner (feat. Chief Adjuah)
  6. Sir Fauntleroy

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J. Cole Claims He And Burna Boy Are The New Shaq And Kobe

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J. Cole recently hopped on one of Burna Boy’s new tracks, from the Nigerian performer’s album I Told Them… In his verse on “Thanks,” J. Cole compares he and Burna Boy to NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Considering it’s the pair’s first time ever on a track together, it was a pretty bold comparison. With that being said, fans are loving the collab.

“Cole and Burna, Shaq and Kobe/ Winnin’ a ring, then we gon’ repeat and three-peat/ Them nerds hate, they seat geeks/ They peepin’ us on the low, we like the cheat sheet,” he rhymes. Burna Boy has also previously showcased his appreciation for J. Cole, even dubbing the artist a “legend.” It appears as though they see themselves as the next big duo, meaning that it’s possible fans will hear more collabs in the future.

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Burna Boy – “Thanks” Featuring J. Cole

Burna Boy confirmed that they have another track on deck in an interview for Complex’s “360 With Speedy” this week. In another recent interview with Zane Lowe, Burna Boy also shared how the two of them ended up working together. “Legend, man,” he said of J. Cole. “The truth is often hidden, but when you come across it and you are a person of truth yourself, you can’t help but recognize it. You know what I mean? That’s really the story of me and J Cole. It’s like, I recognize it.”

“That’s something I’ve always looked at, his settings, and thought, ‘Rah, that would be a nice, very conducive way to end up,’” he added. Aside from J. Cole, Burna Boy’s new album also includes features from 21 Savage, Dave, RZA, and more. Amid excitement for the LP, Burna Boy recently came under fire for some controversial comments he made about Black Americans. The artist responded to backlash yesterday, claiming that his “mission is to bring us together.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Burna Boy and J. Cole.

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Fat Joe Reflects On The Time He & Big Pun Waited In Line For Eminem’s “Slim Shady LP”

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Fat Joe and Big Pun is one of the most important friendships in New York hip-hop, resulting in a cultural shift and a lot of great music. While Pun tragically passed away, Joe still honors his memory and does right by him with everything he does. For example, the rapper recently sat down with the Rap Radar podcast and recalled a wholesome story of their experiences before attending the Grammys in 1999 for their nomination. The night before, they waited in line like regular people for The Slim Shady LP by Eminem at Tower Records in Los Angeles. At the height of their fame, they never stopped being fans, especially for someone they liked as much as Marshall Mathers.

“Eminem is a god,” Fat Joe told the show’s co-hosts. “I don’t give a f**k who or what you think, he’s a god. Somebody [who] shifted the whole algorithm when he came up. Me and Big Pun, Big Pun was the fist Latino to sell two million records solo. We’re nominated for a Grammy, and the night before we go to the Grammys, we are waiting [in] line in L.A. at Tower Records for f***ing Eminem’s album. On line, nominated for a Grammy, me and Big Pun on line to get that motherf***in’ Eminem album. You tell me he ain’t a rap god.”

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Fat Joe Tells The Story Of How He Waited In Line For The Slim Shady LP With Big Pun

Big Pun received a nomination for Best Rap Album for his debut, Capital Punishment. When he lost to Jay-Z’s Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, he apparently didn’t take it well. “Big Pun was nominated for two Grammys,” Fat Joe explained to XXL in March. “He went and got the finger waves like Dru Down. It’s that iconic picture where we look like the Kingpin. The big-a** suits. I remember when we went to the Grammys, they had told us that they do the hip-hop awards before, and we lost. Ricky Martin was doing the ‘Living La Vida Loca’ and I’m looking around. It’s Aretha Franklin. It’s Kirk Franklin. I waited my whole life to get there.

“Pun was like, ‘Yo, f**k these people, man,’” he continued. “‘They jerked us.’ I was like, ‘What?’ and he was like ‘Let’s go.’ I was like, ‘Yo, Pun, are you serious?’ He was like, ‘Yo, let’s go. F**k that, you my brother, let’s go.’ I was like, ‘Aight, f**k it. We gotta go.’ That was a big moment for us. We left. We left the Grammys. And we were strapped, like the cover, at the Grammys.” For more news on Big Pun’s legacy and the latest updates on Fat Joe, keep checking in with HNHH.

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DJ Khaled Shares New Album Update To Instagram

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Earlier this month, DJ Khaled announced that he has a new album called TIL NEXT TIME coming soon. He described the project as his biggest album yet and the process of recording it as “unbelievable.” Shortly after that announcement he shared the lead single from the project. “Supposed To Be Loved” saw the DJ extraordinaire teaming up with Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, and Future is yet another all-star collaboration for Khaled. The song debuted at number 52 on the Hot 100 earlier this week.

Now DJ Khaled has shared a new message to his Instagram updating fans on the album. “I got a very blessed call this morning! 9 am ! My album Til Next Time is going to be very special! Taking my time putting this album together this call I got this morning wow !” his post began. While he doesn’t specify what specifically has him so excited he does continue on hyping up the project. “All I have say is the 2 keys it’s GOD SENT! Nothing like have real brother that loves you and want u to win big ! Fanluv Til Next Time!” he concludes.

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DJ Khaled Secured Something Big For His Album

In the comments, fans speculate on what Khaled could be talking about. “Drake vocals are in‼” reads one of the top comments. That wouldn’t come as a surprise for fans as the pair have collaborated often. Khaled also recently confirmed that Drake will be appearing on two different songs on the project.

Elsewhere in the comments fans speculated even more on who could be appearing on TIL NEXT TIME. Khaled’s albums are almost always stacked full of features artists so it’s no surprise some outside-the-box guesses emerged. Lauryn Hill, Burna Boy, 50 Cent, and even Lionel Messi were all among fan guesses at who Khaled could be talking about in the post. Who do you think DJ Khaled could be talking about sending in vocals for his new album? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Cardi B Shares Newest Update On Her New Album

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Cardi B’s massively successful debut album Invasion Of Privacy was released 5 years ago in 2018 and has yet to receive a follow-up. While she’s teased fans occasionally about releasing a follow-up, it’s been a while since she really touched on the idea of a forthcoming project. That streak was broken by a new interview in Vogue Mexico. In the interview, she gives details on when fans can expect both a new single from her, and eventually a new album.

“I’m not going to release any more collaborations, I’m going to put out my next solo single. Right now I’m working on the cover art and ideas for the next record because it’s definitely coming up,” Cardi B explained. She further elaborated on when the plans will be set in motion and clarified that once her new era starts it will unfold in rapid-fire fashion. So stay tuned because it’s coming out very soon,’ she assures. I also have plans in the world of cinema. In fact, I have plans to do everything I can: fashion, branding, I want to do it all, honey.”

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Cardi B’s New Album Could Be Coming Soon

While Cardi B hasn’t released a new album in years she hasn’t been quiet. In the meantime, she’s released a number of major hit singles including “WAP,” “Press,” “Up,” and “Money.” This year, she’s jumped on a number of other rappers’ songs as a feature. She joined Latto on the song “Put It On Da Floor Again.” The song immediately soared into the top 20 of the Hot 100. She also teamed up with FendiDa Rapper for a hard-hitting and sexually charged single called “Point Me 2.”

Back in July, Cardi teamed up with her husband Offset for a new collaborative single called “JEALOUSY.” The song played into public perception of the couple following many years in the limelight. What do you think of Cardi B’s comments in her new interview? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Burna Boy Saves The Summer With “I Told Them” Ft. J. Cole, 21 Savage, RZA & More

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Nigerian sensation Burna Boy has once again taken the music scene by storm with the release of his highly anticipated album, I Told Them. This 15-track masterpiece is a blend of Afrobeat rhythms, R&B melodies, and hip-hop influences, showcasing Burna Boy’s signature style that has continued to shake up the world. In the past few weeks, Burna Boy’s built up the anticipation with a handful of singles. He held down the summer with the release of “Talibans II” alongside Byron Messia and shared the 21 Savage-assisted banger, “Sittin On Top Of The World.” 

I Told Them finds Burna Boy diving deeper into hip-hop influences more so than in the past. In addition to 21 Savage, he enlisted J. Cole who appears on “Thanks,” which is apparently one of two collaborations they have together. Additionally, he called on British rap titan Dave, who he previously collaborated with on “Location,” for their new collab, “Cheat On Me.” However, it doesn’t stop there. The Wu-Tang Clan’s presence is felt across the project as both RZA and GZA appear on the project on “12 Jewels” and the title track, respectively. 

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Burna Boy’s Reign Continues 

In the past few years, Burna Boy’s helped usher African sounds into the United States. His consistency transformed him into a trailblazer in the music industry, one that has undoubtedly played a role in major labels’ newfound interest in Afrobeats. Since the release of projects like African Giant and Twice As Tall, Burna Boy has continued to elevate his career through his global appeal, especially with his ability to integrate different sounds into his own.

During a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Burna Boy explained the significance of the title. “This one is for the part of my own home and the people in my own home who didn’t believe or doubt it, or still doubt, or any type of thing. And not just them, it’s like everyone that ever heard me speak in the past or when I’d first started,” he explained. “You can go back to my old tweets and stuff. I basically predicted everything that’s happening now. So this is basically that. It’s fun to tell people something is true, and they doubt, and then they end up seeing it. There’s no greater feeling.” Check out the project above.

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Saba Shares Details On Four Songs From His Upcoming Album

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Earlier this year, Saba released two new singles both of which were collaborations with legendary producer No I.D. “Back In Office” came first in April and was followed by “hue_man nature” in June. The pair have an entire album together coming soon and while specific details on its release date aren’t available yet Saba gave XXL some details on particular songs from the project.

He shares details on four different songs from the album starting with “Waba.” “We had a studio session in 2019. I found this beat from that session that I guess I overlooked then. This was a fun record for me to make because I had to give myself permission to just talk sh*t,” he explained. Saba describes a song called “Black Suburbans” as being similar to “Back In Office.” “I’m going back to what made me fall in love with rap in the first place. It just feels like a classic rap record and not to toot my own horn,” he says about the song.

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Saba Describes Songs From No I.D. Collab

He finishes the discussion by sharing details on “Stomping,” which he calls one of his favorite songs on the forthcoming album. ” I just be walking throughout the day sometimes and it’s in my head. That song is kinda important to me because I don’t really have a lot of songs that feel that way. To me, the funnest part about what I do is being able to find interesting pockets. Pockets that complement the beat, but they might be the opposite of what the listener is expecting to hear sometimes. “Stomping” is one of the records where I feel like I’m inside of a different pocket.”

Saba is following up his album Few Good Things. The project dropped early last year and featured G Herbo, 6LACK, Smino, Foushee, Black Thought, and more. What do you think of the details Saba shared about his forthcoming solo album with No I.D.? Let us know in the comment section.

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Drake’s “For All The Dogs” Nearly Made Lil Yachty Crash His Car

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During a recent episode of his podcast, Lil Yachty revealed that Drake’s new album almost got him seriously injured. Apparently, the 26-year-old was giving some friends a preview of the unreleased LP in the car, when he nearly crashed. The rapper’s co-host, MitchGoneMad, claims that he’s not a very good driver. With that being said, it’s possible that the album is just so groundbreaking that it managed to be a hazardous distraction.

“I’m so mad,” Mitch explains, “you’re such a terrible driver.” Lil Yachty admits that he’s “not the best,” however, he insists that wasn’t the reason for the close call. Veeze also joined the duo on the episode, claiming that Lil Yachty could have flown threw the windshield. The rapper agrees that it was worth listening “to the death,” noting that he had to support his friend. The harrowing tale has served as a reminder to fans to always wear a seatbelt while behind the wheel, and to give For All The Dogs a listen.

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Lil Yachty Almost Flew Through The Windshield

The LP has yet to receive an official release date announcement from Drake himself. Amazon Music, however, announced that it’ll be dropping tomorrow (August 25), earlier this week. Yesterday (August 23), Lil Yachty took to Twitter to speak on Drake’s upcoming project again. The rapper claimed that none of the rumors he’s seen circulating about the album are true, later deleting the Tweet.

It’s unclear what rumors in particular he was referring to, but as expected, there’s been a lot. Many fans are speculating about what other artists could be featured on the LP, most recently suspecting Lil Durk. The Chicago rapper walked out with Drake at one of his recent performances, sparking the discussion. So far, Nicki Minaj and Bad Bunny are confirmed to appear on the album. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Lil Yachty and For All The Dogs.

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Sampha Announces New Album “Lahai”

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Sampha recently took to social media to announce his first full-length offering in six years. He shared the news on Instagram today (August 24), alongside what appears to be the album’s cover art. Sampha revealed that the album is called Lahai and the English performer took the opportunity to share a bit more about it. He explained that the title is both his grandfather’s name and his own middle name, calling the project his “next musical chapter.”

As expected, fans can’t wait to hear more about the artist’s highly-anticipated upcoming LP. The artist included what appears to be a tracklist in his caption, sparking further speculation about the album. The new LP will follow 2017’s Process, and an official release date has yet to be confirmed. The announcement also comes after Sampha unveiled his first solo track in years, “Spirit 2.0,” in June.

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Sampha Reveals The Significance Of “Lahai”

“It’s about the importance of connection to both myself and others, and the beauty and harsh realities of just existing. It’s about acknowledging those moments when you need help — that requires real strength,” Sampha said of his recent single. “I hope people can enjoy that feeling of someone being there for you, even if that person doesn’t have the answers. Just calling someone up without overthinking… letting go and just dancing.. wanting to see past the mundanity of things and appreciating the magic of it all, from birds nests to spaceships.”

Last month, Sampha was photographed linking up with Tyler, the Creator. Though the two of them didn’t appear to be hitting the studio, it managed to get fans talking about a possible collab. Drake also previously teased something he may in the works with the 34-year-old, claiming they were “cooking up something crazy” back in June. He shared a photo of himself alongside Sampha’s doppelganger, however, leaving plans for a new collab unconfirmed. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Sampha and Lahai.

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Burna Boy Unveils Tracklist And Features For “I Told Them…”

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Burna Boy has finally shared the tracklist and artwork for his forthcoming album, I Told Them…The project will have features from heavy hitters like J.Cole and 21 Savage. Dave, Byron Messia, and Seyi Vibez are also expected to appear. The Nigerian bread artist took to Instagram to share the news with fans. The album is expected to have 15 tracks, several of which have already been released.

In his Instagram post, the singer shares a visualizer of his project. The camera pans over a crowd of hundreds of people before focusing on his artwork. With his use of the track “City Boys,” the album evokes a New York-inspired vibe. Based on the comment section, fans are eagerly anticipating the project’s release. Many applauded his highly-anticipated collaboration with J. Cole. “My man got J. Cole on the album,” one person wrote.

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Similarly, another fan who wanted to share their excitement added, “Burna Boy will be dropping the album of the decade for sure, and by this album tracklist, what song do you think will be your most played song by this time next year? #ITOLDTHEM.” The album is currently scheduled to drop on August 25. Stay tuned for any more updates about the album.

On a more sour note, Burna Boy has been facing some backlash over his recent comments about Afrobeats. During an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the singer shared some of his thoughts about the lack of substance involved in Afrobeats. Burna Boy claims that many of the artists lack real “life experience.” In his opinion, the genre has become about “nothing.” He also believes they have “almost no real-life experiences.”

I Told Them… tracklist:

  1. “I Told Them”
  2. “Normal”
  3. “On Form”
  4. “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” by Burna Boy & 21 Savage
  5. “Tested, Approved & Trusted”
  6. “Cheat On Me” by Burna Boy & Dave
  7. “Virgil”
  8. “Big 7”
  9. “Dey Play”
  10. “City Boys”
  11. “Giza” feat. Seyi Vibez
  12. “Jewels”
  13. “If I’m Lying”
  14. “Thanks” by Burna Boy & J. Cole
  15. “Talibans II” with Byron Messia

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