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Ransom & Nicholas Craven Tap Talib Kweli & Raina Simone For “Minority Report”

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Jersey City MC Ransom and producer Nicholas Craven recently released a full-length collaborative project, Directors Cut 4. For fans of soulful and sample-heavy production, intricate rhymes, and a refreshed take on classic hip-hop, this is one of the most notable releases of the week. Although it contains plenty of standouts, one that’s bound to particularly resonate with fans is the stacked “Minority Report.” Featuring Talib Kweli and Raina Simone, this song focuses on authenticity, talent within hip-hop, and emerging from a system that is stacked against you. There are a lot of heavy street bars on here, as well as more spiritual fare and comments on political oppression, but don’t let this denseness put you off.

For starters, the beat by Nicholas Craven might remind listeners of some of Ransom’s earlier beats like “Sinatra’s Demons.” Like that song, this track contains some powerful strings and a minimal but still noticeable drum pattern to keep the song grounded. Also, there’s an interesting mix between these strings and some faint background vocals that seem more ghostly than anything else. Considering the track’s weighted subject matter, this just adds to the drama and impact of the sharp bars. For example, the legendary Talib Kweli’s verse takes more of a violence-oriented focus, speaking on snitches and posturing in the world of crime.

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Ransom & Nicholas Craven’s “Minority Report”

Matched with Ransom’s opening verse and chorus, this makes for a bittersweetly triumphant cut. To close things off before the last chorus, lyricist Raina Simone delivers a killer verse about her struggles, experience, and legacy as a Black woman. Even though this songs packs a deep punch, it still thrives in the fundamentals of the genre (like much of his material) to make an engaging listen. If you haven’t heard Directors Cut 4 yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service and peep some notable lines from “Minority Report” down below. For more great hip-hop each week and the latest news from these artists, log back into HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
I keep a small circle period, they algebraic theory is
We act up, we act some life serious, man ain’t no fear in this
Generation of offspring of Ronald Reagan experiments
Was rounding good bricks like Legos, shout my Nigerians

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Travis Scott Compares “UTOPIA” To “Owl Pharaoh” And “Rodeo”

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During a recent festival performance, Travis Scott discussed his upcoming album, UTOPIA. The artist claimed that the highly-anticipated LP reminds him of some of his older projects, namely 2013’s Owl Pharaoh and 2015’s Rodeo. If the new album actually proves to be reminiscent of his previous work, it’s sure to be a fan favorite. It’s clear that he’s been putting his all into the upcoming release, based on the lengths he’s been going to promote it. He’s continued to tease UTOPIA with the album’s famous briefcase, attending various events with it handcuffed to body guards. He also recently attended Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July White Party in the Hamptons, arriving in a new UTOPIA tour bus.

Recently, it was confirmed that The Weeknd will be featured on the upcoming LP. The artist had previously been photographed alongside the UTOPIA briefcase, leading to rumors that he’d appear on the album. Co-founder of XO Records, Amir Esmailian, hopped on Instagram last week to share the news. He posed a photo of himself holding the briefcase, captioning it with an hourglass emoji and tagging Travis Scott and The Weeknd.

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Travis Scott Continues To Tease UTOPIA

Earlier this month, it was also reported that Travis Scott has been filming the album’s trailer. A clip of the rapper spray painting UTOPIA onto a wall in Tarragona, Spain surfaced, which is said to be featured in the trailer. According to a Tweet, the trailer will showcase Travis Scott “‘looking for UTOPIA in different countries across the world.”

Travis Scott also appears on Lil Uzi Vert’s newly-released album, Pink Tape. The two artists collaborated on the track “Aye,” which they recently performed together live for the first time. They graced the stage at Dublin, Ireland’s Longitude 2023 earlier this month to showcase the song. Lil Uzi Vert, however, isn’t the only rapper that Travis has performed with recently. Yesterday (July 8), he headlined Wireless Festival in England, and brought out special guest Sexyy Red.

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ASAP Twelvyy Proclaims That “Kids Gotta Eat” On New Album

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A$AP Twelvyy is back with a vengeance on his latest album Kid$ Gotta Eat, a 15-track offering of intricate rhymes and varied production. Moreover, this is his first full-length project since 2020’s Noon Yung, so it’s been a really long time since we’ve heard from him in this capacity. Fortunately, Kid$ Gotta Eat contains a little bit of everything: drumless introspection, bass-heavy trap bangers, boom-bap-style throwbacks, and even some Jersey club-reminiscent cuts in there. In addition, there are a few songs here that pull heavily from should and R&B, whether thanks to its samples or the instrumentation itself.

As such, this album flows quite erratically from track to track, but each track still has the potential to sink you into it within seconds. Also, some smooth transitions between songs make the experience a little more easily digestible for those who want to stay on one speed. Overall, it’s also a compelling collection of personal narratives, whether about ASAP Twelvyy’s neighborhood, his career come-up, or his observations of his surroundings. While this is a tried and true formula for an established career’s release, the New York MC still shows his hunger and writing ability on here. Elsewhere, he’s still able to fit a banger quite well with varied flows and a confident delivery.

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ASAP Twelvyy’s Kid$ Gotta Eat

Meanwhile, features include Roc Marciano, A$AP NAST, Jay Worthy, Zacari, Annalise Azadian, and a couple more solid appearances. If you haven’t tuned into the A$AP Mob in a while, let this be your point of rediscovery for some solid hip-hop of many different styles. On that note, find Kid$ Gotta Eat on your preferred streaming service and peep the tracklist below. Also, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on ASAP Twelvyy.

Tracklist
1. Jus Left Harlem
2. Grand Concourse (with Zacari)
3. You Know the Name
4. Kid$ Gotta Eat
5. Always Us
6. Adventure Time (with Roc Marciano)
7. Good Good
8. LOML (with Zeina Mates)
9. Venetian Rose (with Jay Worthy)
10. Pink and Needlz (with SG Batman)
11. Pass the Torch
12. F**k U Pay Me (with Lunchbox, Og Don 99 & HoodFly Mike)
13. As I Am (with Annalise Azadian)
14. Where Nast Album? (with A$AP NAST)
15. Breakfast at Sylvia’s

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Dominic Fike Brings Florida Vibes To Your Headphones With “Sunburn” Album Featuring Weezer

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A few years ago, Dominic Fike was a relatively low-key artist, best known for his affiliation with BROCKHAMPTON. Now, however, he’s made a name for himself as a main character on one of HBO’s biggest shows, which could only be topped by the arrival of his sophomore album. Sunburn, a 15-track release with just one guest appearance from Weezer, landed this past New Music Friday (July 7), and so far, fans seem to be loving it even more than Fike’s 2020 debut.

On What Could Possibly Go Wrong the Florida-born artist operated solo across 14 titles. “Why,” “Superstar Sh*t,” and “Chicken Tenders” have become the most popular tracks in the years since, helping to propel his career to new heights. Ahead of Sunburn, Fike shared “Dancing In The Courthouse,” “Ant Pile,” and “Mama’s Boy” as singles. In addition to that, he teamed up with Metro Boomin for “Mona Lisa,” which also appears on the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack.

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Dominic Fike Works with Weezer on New Sunburn LP

As Hypebeast notes, the “3 Nights” hitmaker returned to his home state to make Sunburn. He chiefly took inspiration from his own upbringing as well as the culture around him throughout the creation of his work. Over the next few months, Fike will be busy preparing for his first-ever UK tour coming up this fall. He’ll kick things off on September 19 in Glasgow before moving on to entertain crowds in Manchester, Birmingham, and finally, London.

Check out Dominic Fike’s work with Weezer on “Think Fast” above, or tap into the full project on Spotify/Apple Music. Do you think that the Euphoria actor‘s sophomore LP is stronger than his 2020 debut? Let us know in the comments, and come back later for more HNHH release recommendations.

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Sunburn Tracklist:

  1. How Much Is Weed?
  2. Ant Pile
  3. Think Fast (feat. Weezer)
  4. Sick
  5. 7 Hours
  6. Dancing In The Courthouse
  7. Mona Lisa
  8. Bodies
  9. Sunburn
  10. Pasture Child
  11. 4×4
  12. Frisky
  13. Mama’s Boy
  14. Dark
  15. What Kinda Woman

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Reese LAFLARE & DJ Drama Make Fireworks On “Diva Vol. 4”

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It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard a long-form offering from Atlanta rapper Reese LAFLARE, and it seems like he knew that. Moreover, his latest project, a Gangsta Grillz collaboration with DJ Drama, holds a versatile set of tracks that sees him at his best. Diva Vol. 4 is as soulful as it is saucy, as hard as it is heavenly, and as versatile as it is volitional. Almost every track here seems like it serves a specific mood-driven or instrumental purpose in the tracklist. As such, Reese crafted a tight and consistently entertaining body of work that shows off a lot of catchy flows and compelling performances.

Instrumentally, there are a lot of pallets here that switch up from track to track, resulting in a lot of variety. Furthermore, Reese LAFLARE is just as prone to float over a trap beat, a West Coast banger, or more R&B-influenced cuts. Not only that, but the 35-year-old does a very effective job of switching his performance from song to song to fit the vibe. It’s definitely been a long way since the first volume of Diva, and his artistic sensibilities this time around display that growth. In addition, he taps a lot of guests here to add to Vol. 4‘s color, variety, and exciting nature.

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Reese LAFLARE & DJ Drama’s Diva Vol. 4

Vince Staples, Benny The Butcher, KennyHoopla, Ty Dolla $ign, KEY!, and Money Makin’ Nique are among the guests here. Each fits their track quite well with their respective styles, such as Vince’s excellent verse on the California-sounding cut “Top Diva.” Overall, don’t miss out on this album if you like any kind of rap, and find it on your preferred streaming service. In addition, check out the tracklist below and let us know what your favorite song is in the comments down below. As always, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest on Reese LAFLARE and DJ Drama, and for more great hip-hop releases each week.

Tracklist
1. Flu Game
2. Dj Drama Pop Yo S**t (feat. DJ Drama)
3. Top Diva (feat. Vince Staples & Xaiolan)
4. Quote this (feat. Seddy Hendrinx)
5. Revolver (feat. KennyHoopla)
6. Euphoria
7. Organ Donor (feat. Robb Bank$)
8. Atlanta 05
9. I Love My B***h (feat. KEY! & Omari Shakir)
10. Vices (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
11. FYI (feat. Benny The Butcher & Money Makin’ Nique)
12. No Patience

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Lil Tjay Unveils “222” Tracklist

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Amid a slew of new releases and what’s shaping up to be a hot new hip-hop summer, Lil Tjay is throwing his hat into the ring at the top. Moreover, his next and very anticipated project, which has been two years in the making, is 222, and it drops on Friday (July 14). Not only that, but today he released a new single for the project, “Project Walls,” featuring none other than NBA YoungBoy. With this hype in mind, the New York rapper added another layer to it by revealing the album’s tracklist and features, as well. Furthermore, his first album since his near-fatal 2022 shooting is shaping up to be an impactful return statement with some big names.

In addition to YB, there are plenty of other features here to talk about, including ones that may seem like surprises to non-fans. For one, the legendary Jadakiss shows up on the track “Hole In My Heart,” which will surely make for one of the cuts people look forward to the most. In addition, the cut “Bla Bla” features Fivio Foreign, so there’s probably another NYC drill banger on the way. Also, Summer Walker, The Kid LAROI, Coco Jones, and Polo G make appearances across Lil Tjay’s 222, which contains 15 tracks.

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Lil Tjay’s 222‘s Tracklist

Considering that a lot of people like to complain about long trackless these days, 222 is looking like a concise and tight offering. That being said, Lil Tjay has done so much in these past few years despite his circumstances that one wouldn’t be surprised if he fits 30 tracks of his experiences. Of course, that’s translated a little more into luxury as the 22-year-old developed his career. For example, he recently had a fantastic time at Paris Fashion Week, popping up seemingly everywhere.

Meanwhile, Tjay’s last project, Destined 2 Win, came out two years ago, so fans have been waiting for a while. He recovered well after his shooting, traveled the world, and pleased fans everywhere with great performances and other singles. Now, they wait to see what he brought to the table after some long reflection and healing. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Tjay, stay logged into HNHH.

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Lucki Blesses His Fans With “s*x m*ney dr*gs

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Lucki is an artist who has a fairly large cult following. Although not everyone messes with his style, there are those who will do anything to listen to his music. During Rolling Loud Miami in 2022, Lucki put on a truly incredible performance. His set took place in the middle of the day, and fans thought it was fire. Despite not being one of the top-billed artists, he was still able to get top-billing support. It just goes to show that when he speaks, fans are going to tune in, no matter what.

Throughout the last few weeks or so, Lucki has been teasing a brand-new album. Overall, he has done that through numerous singles. For instance, just a few weeks ago, we got “No Bap.” We even got a track called “Leave Her,” although this effort was actually left off of this most recent album. The album in question is called S*x M*ney Dr*gs and it was released today after numerous teasers. Fans are excited to dive in, and you can even stream the new project, down below.

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Lucki Delivers Hypnotic Tracks

Overall, Lucki is someone who is known for his down-tempo flows. Moreover, he always has some hypnotic productions. That certainly shines through here, and we believe fans are going to enjoy those sonic aesthetics quite a bit. Furthermore, there is only one feature to be found here, and it is from rising star Veeze. No matter what, Lucki is going to have his fans eating well for the next little while.

Let us know what your thoughts on this album are, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists. Expect a ton of great new projects to be released over the summer months.

Tracklist:

  1. Tunervert
  2. No Bap
  3. Super Ski
  4. Gemini Love
  5. 2021 Vibes
  6. Mabu
  7. Almighty Tune
  8. Str8 Syrup
  9. Purple Heart Ski
  10. Karma A Bitch
  11. Pop Star
  12. Wholeworldslatt (ft. Veeze)
  13. Bby Pluto
  14. Chrome Denim
  15. New York

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Travis Scott Teases “UTOPIA” With New Tour Bus

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Travis Scott is gearing up to release his new album UTOPIA, very soon. However, it is still unknown when he will drop the project. Based on some billboards, a lot of fans think this album is going to be coming out on July 21st. Although, this has not been confirmed. What we do know is that Travis has been busy in Europe thanks to numerous festivals. Furthermore, he has seemingly been filming some sort of album trailer that will most definitely get all of his fans very excited.

Overall, Travis Scott has always been extremely protective of his art. When Astroworld came out, it wasn’t until a few weeks before that we got the release date. Additionally, the only lead single from the album that had dropped prior to the project’s release was “Butterfly Effect.” Clearly, Travis is doing the exact same thing with UTOPIA, and fans are more than excited to see how all of this is going to shape up in the end.

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“UTOPIA” By Travis Scott

Last night, Travis Scott was back in the United States where he attended Michael Rubin’s infamous white party. There were a whole bunch of famous artists at the event. Moreover, Scott got to show off some of his new album in the form of a bus. In the post above, from Our Generation Music, you can see that he pulled up to the event in a bus with UTOPIA branding. Needless to say, we are currently in UTOPIA season, and it will continue to be that way until he drops. Hopefully, that drop happens soon.

A Party To Remember

A lot of fans are very eager to hear this album. After all, Travis Scott has proven himself time and time again to be a great album artist. Some artists are better at giving hit singles. While Travis can certainly do that, he also crafts exceptional projects. Let us know which features you want to hear on this album, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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Rylo Rodriguez Proves He’s “Been One” On New Album

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4PF artist Rylo Rodriguez is back with his latest album, released on Friday (June 30), titled Been One. If you’re already a fan of the Alabama rapper’s style, beat selection, delivery, and stream-of-consciousness flows, then we have very good news for you. Across 19 tracks, Rylo delivers a nice split between more introspective cuts and punchy, fast-tempo bangers that keep the tracklist experience pretty dynamic. Also, it’s clear that he came a long way from some of his previous singles, such as the early 2022 release of “Set Me Free.” As such, this is a consistent albeit elongated album that speaks to his strengths as an MC.

For example, the 29-year-old comes through with a lot of faster rhymes and hardened delivery over banging beats like “Unf**kwitable” and the EST Gee-assisted “On Da Floor.” Furthermore, these tracks represent the braggadocious and hungry sides of the street duality he delves into on Been One. On the other hand, Rylo Rodriguez also comes through with more melodic or low-key performances on tracks like “Room Comfort,” featuring Fridayy and Lil Durk. Others like “Thang For You” with NoCap and “Free Game” see him sharpening his pen with a little more topical focus. In addition, there are some tracks that fit somewhere in between like the Lil Yachty collab “Taylor Port Junkie.”

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Rylo Rodriguez’s Been One

Unfortunately, Rylo had to battle a lot of demons on his way to the top, which he addresses on Been One. However, with the hunger and skill that he displays on this album, he will likely continue to see success in his lane and keep honing his hit-making skills while doing so. If you haven’t heard the new project yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service and check out the tracklist below. Also, stick around on HNHH for more on Rylo Rodriguez and the latest great releases in hip-hop.

Tracklist
1. System
2. On Da Floor (feat. EST Gee)
3. Right
4. Real Type (feat. Lil Baby)
5. You’ll Find the One
6. Free Game
7. On The Run
8. Unf**kwitable
9. Room Comfort (feat. Friday and Lil Durk)
10. Taylor Port Junkie (feat. Lil Yachty)
11. Heartless
12. Equal Dirt
13. Digital Pictures
14. End of the Road
15. Leaks
16. Ah Never Be The Same
17. You Should
18. Thang For You (feat. NoCap)
19. X-Hausted (feat. Lil Poppa)

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Lil Uzi Vert & Travis Scott’s “Aye” Off “The Pink Tape” Is A Moshpit Banger

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Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape proved itself to be quite the versatile project: metal headbangers, rage, synth-led bops, and some softer cuts. Overall, fans of any style of theirs will probably find at least a couple of tracks to latch onto on this gargantuan and highly-anticipated project. However, there’s one song here that’s meant for the moshpit frequenters, and that’s “Aye” featuring none other than Travis Scott. Of course, this explosive track is exactly what fans expected from this team-up, and it’s actually been a long time coming. Not only is this a previous leak, but it’s also their first official collaboration since the 2018 single “Watch.”

As far as their performances, the two MCs follow a similar vocal and melodic path when it comes to their flows. Rather, La Flame follows Lil Uzi Vert’s flow at first, and includes some switch-ups and more high-pitched vocalizations throughout. In Uzi’s case, they bring the energy to almost overloading levels with their shouts, emphatic lines, and rough tone. They show off plenty of chemistry here, even if Travis Scott has a pretty cringe griddy bar in there that doesn’t show him at his best pen game by any means. Even though the Philly MC isn’t going full lyrical miracle either, both artists bring an infectious energy to “Aye” that will have you shouting that repetitive chorus as well.

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Lil Uzi Vert & Travis Scott’s “Aye”

Meanwhile, the instrumental here is dramatic, hype-fueling, and addictive. The gorgeous strings that start the track off actually change pitch at a certain point, making the beat just a little more dynamic. Along with a slow-tempo trap beat with minimal hi-hats and snares (plus booming bass), it’s exactly the kind of track to throw elbows out and jump to at a show. If you haven’t heard it or the rest of Pink Tape yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. Also, check out standout bars below and log back into HNHH for more on Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott.

Quotable Lyrics
F**k on that b***h for free (Ayy)
This s**t feel like victory (Ayy)
Money ain’t s**t to me (Ayy)
Marni gon’ stick to me (Ayy)

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