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6ix9ine Drops Surprise Reggaeton Album, “Leyenda Viva”

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6ix9ine has temporarily shifted away from rap. Today, he surprised fans with the release of his third studio album, Leyenda Viva. The album is reggaeton and entirely in Spanish. It consists of 11 tracks and features minimal collaborations. However, Latin Grammy-winning artist Lenier appears on seven of them. For those who don’t speak Spanish, the title translates to “Living Legend.” One of the songs included on the album is “Y Ahora.” It was previously released as a single and draws inspiration from regional Mexican music. This track was a collaboration with the Mexican band Guapo Firme.

Leyenda Viva marks 6ix9ine’s first full studio album in three years. It follows his sophomore release, TattleTales, released in 2020. That project debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, with 53,000 album-equivalent units sold in its first week. However, Billboard’s rules have since changed. This has unsurprisingly prompting 6ix9ine to express grievances against the publication. He criticized the rule that excludes merch bundles from counting towards chart placements. The rapper claims that it was implemented after he sold over three million dollars’ worth of merchandise for his single “Gooba.” Whether or not that is true is not clear.

Is 6ix9ine Leaving Rap Behind?

In addition to releasing a full album, 6ix9ine also dropped a video for his new single, “Pa Ti.” The song features a female artist named Yailin la Mas Viral. The video features the two mostly performing to camera in front of a lavish looking house in a tropical setting. While this new direction of 6ix9ine’s has been in the works for a while, many have criticized it. Some accused him of being a culture vulture, doing rap when it suited him and then moving on to something else. 6ix9ine, as always, had a strong response to the criticism.

“You know how many Spanish n*ggas is born and raised… in the whole of New York City? What ya’ll trying to say, Spanish n*ggas can’t eat? When you Spanish, you can only make Reggaeton?” 6ix9ine said in an Instagram video. “It’s our culture, too, n*gga…” 6ix9ine sounds angry in the clip as he makes his feelings clear. He went on to talk about his accomplishments as a Spanish-speaking rapper. “Name one Spanish rapper other than me… that can enter the top 10 on Billboard… Y’all just mad because I can enter a whole different demographic in the Spanish market. I dominated the English, and I’m gonna dominate the Spanish.” 

Tracklist:

  1. Bori (Feat. Lenier)
  2. Papa (Feat. Lenier)
  3. WAPAE (Feat. Bulin 47, ANGEL DIOR, & Lenier)
  4. Mata
  5. Dueño (Feat. Lenier)
  6. Pa Ti (Feat. Yailin la Mas Viral)
  7. Perra (Feat. Lenier)
  8. Nota (Feat. Grupo Firme & Lenier)
  9. Sola (Feat. Lenier)
  10. Y Ahora (Feat. Grupo Firme)
  11. MX PR

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Killer Mike Reveals He Chose Rap Over Being A Pilot

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Killer Mike has been a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry for over two decades. However, he almost chose a very different path. Recently, Mike opened up about a significant turning point in his career. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, he revealed that he had once considered a different career. During his fourth-grade year, his teacher suggested that he should become a pilot instead of a rapper. She believed Mike was too intelligent for the music industry. Intrigued by the idea, Killer Mike enrolled in flight school. He did so alongside Slim from the R&B group 112. However, their venture into aviation did not materialize as expected, and Killer Mike eventually returned to his true passion for rap.

Despite facing obstacles and self-doubt along the way, Killer Mike persevered in his rap career. He recently reflected on the impact of his first record deal with Columbia Records. His debut album, Monster, sold over 500,000 copies in the United States. However, it received a lukewarm reception compared to the tremendous success of his contemporaries. 50 Cent, for example, sold almost 10 million copies of his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Killer Mike admitted that the experience left him feeling damaged and apprehensive. However, it also led him to realize that he felt more comfortable and authentic operating within independent circles.

Killer Mike Releases “MICHAEL”

Killer Mike Reveals He Chose Rap Over Being A Pilot
Killer Mike of Run The Jewels performs on the Main Stage East on Day 1 of Leeds Festival on August 26, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)

Killer Mike’s resilience and determination to pursue his passion for rap despite setbacks are evident in his new album, MICHAEL. The project was released today. It features the highly acclaimed single “Scientists & Engineers.” That single includes a captivating verse from the André 3000, alongside contributions from Future and Eryn Allen Kane. Through his music, Killer Mike continues to showcase his artistic growth and unwavering commitment to his craft. It also shows that an artist can be on top of their game even as many years into their career as Mike is.

Killer Mike’s journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists. Despite the initial detour into flight school and the challenges he faced early in his career, he stayed true to himself. By sharing his experiences, he encourages others not to let setbacks define them and to remain dedicated. Mike’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of staying true to one’s passions in the face of adversity. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!

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Mike Dimes Gets Personal On New Album “TEXAS BOY”

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San Antonio rapper Mike Dimes has become the most recent artist to turn TikTok fame into a major label deal. His 2021 song “My Story” has blown up on TikTok and racked up over a billion views. After releasing his album DLOG in 2021 and IN DIMES WE TRUST in 2022, now he’s back with a major label debut. TEXAS BOY arrives by Epic Records and SinceThe80s and has some high-profile names in the tracklist. Dro Kenji, BigXthaplug, and Maxo Kream were already included in the album’s singles. Among the deep cuts are Denzel Curry, Joey Bada$$, Wiz Khalifa, and Hoodlum.

A few months ago he dropped the album’s lead single “Heavy Metal.” It arrived pretty quickly after his output in 2022 and was the first of three singles that ultimately preceded the album. Just last month, Mike Dimes also made an appearance on the Metro Marris single “Payroll.” Dimes went on tour last year with Denzel Curry and Curry seemingly paid him back with an appearance on this record.

Mike Dimes Major Label Breakthrough

Speaking of collaborations, last year Mike Dimes popped up in a pretty surprising place. His track with JELEEL!, “CLUBHOUSE!” dropped in June of last year and saw both artists switching up their sound a bit. The appearances on his new album aren’t the only cosigns he’s received from major rappers. Last year J.I.D joined him for a remix of his song “HOME.”

Mike Dimes’ collaborators have been pretty busy too. Denzel Curry and J.I.D both already dropped deluxe editions of their new albums from last year. Joey Bada$$ released a new single last month called “Fallin’.” On the track, the rapper tries out his R&B side with a moodier instrumental and his own sung vocals. What do you think of Mike Dimes’ new album? Let us know in the comment section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

Tracklist:
01. INTRO
02. WISKEY AND WEED
03. KARMA
04. ARSENAL (feat. Denzel Curry)
05. COUNTDOWN CITY
06. UNDEFEATED
07. KISS N’TELL (feat. Dro Kenji)
08. FEELIN’ ME
09. ALL 4 YOU
10. GREEN (feat. Wiz Khalifa & Hoodlum)
11. HATCHBACK (feat. Joey Bada$$)
12. STRETCH
13. HEAVY METAL
14. OFF THE PORCH (feat. BigxThePlug & Maxo Kream)

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Hit-Boy Drops New Tape “SURF OR DROWN Vol. 2” With His Dad

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Hit-Boy’s prolific 2023 carries on. It’s not even halfway through the year and the artist/producer already has dozens of songs and numerous albums under his belt. This new one is surely the most important and personal yet. SURF OR DROWN Vol. 2 is named like a sequel to his album SURF OR DROWN earlier this year but there’s one big difference. Vol. 2 is a full-length collaboration with Hit-Boy’s own father Big Hit. The album features 10 songs and their 10 instrumental versions. It also sports features from Big Sean, Dom Kennedy, and Garren.

The album was led off by the single “Reckless & Ratchet,” an infectious summer jam. It was made with Hit-Boy’s father just after he was released from a nine-year stint in prison. SURF OR DROWN VOL. 2 follows its predecessor which dropped in March. The album saw Hit-Boy teaming up with a number of collaborators across its 21 tracks. Included in the feature list are The Alchemist, Curren$y, James Faultenroy, Nas, Dom Kennedy, and many more.

Hit-Boy And Big-Hit Team Up

In a recent podcast appearance, Hit-Boy reminisced on working with Nipsey Hussle before his death. He also revealed he has material with the late rapper that is currently unreleased. Hit-Boy has also been subject to an ongoing beef with fellow producer Hitmaka. Both producers have been pulling out receipts of their work in back and forth Instagram posts.

Last month as soon as Big Hit was released from prison, he went directly to the studio. Clearly, the pair got to work quickly as they’ve just dropped an entire album together. What do you think of Hit-Boy’s new full-length collaboration with his dad? Let us know in the comment section below. Also, stay tuned for more from the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

Tracklist:

01. Grindin’ My Whole Life Pt. 2
02. YKWSF
03. Sunrise
04. Monte Carlo
05. RECKLESS & RATCHET
06. Show Me
07. Tony Fontana 4
08. Police
09. Wake Your Game Up
10. More 4 Me
11. Grindin’ My Whole Life Pt. 2 (Instrumental)
12. YKWSF (Instrumental)
13. Sunrise (Instrumental)
14. Monte Carlo (Instrumental)
15. RECKLESS & RATCHET (Instrumental)
16. Show Me (Instrumental)
17. Tony Fontana 4 (Instrumental)
18. Police (Instrumental)
19. Wake Your Game Up (Instrumental)
20. More 4 Me (Instrumental)

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Gunna Takes Aim At Everyone Who Has Called Him A “Rat”

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Gunna has been through so much over the last few months. Of course, a lot of this stems from the fact that he was part of the YSL Rico case involving Young Thug. However, a few months ago, the artist was released. This subsequently led to all sorts of discourse over whether or not he snitched. While he has maintained his innocence, this has not stopped people from speculating. Overall, there are a whole bunch of former collaborators who have no interest in working with him again. Although this is unfortunate, Gunna seems to persist.

For instance, earlier this week, he revealed to the world that he would be dropping a new album called a Gift & a Curse. Ultimately, fans were curious about what kind of album we would get. “bread & butter” was a very unique track in which Gunna focused on spitting bars. Now, the album is out and it’s clear that the artist has shifted gears a bit, while still keeping his signature sound. Furthermore, as DJ Akademiks pointed out, Wunna is calling out the people who have criticized him.

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Gunna Has A Lot To Say

On the track “rodeo dr,” Gunna raps “I know some n****s locked up in the dungeon that say they feel me like fabric/I know you heard I been pullin’ up pressin’ these n****s who claimin’ I ratted.” On “Paybach,” he offers up similar bars, taking shots at those who switched up yet remain envious of him. Overall, it is clear that he was completely locked in on this album. Fans are still very excited about this new album, and we’re sure the think pieces will be plentiful.

At this point, it is very clear that the fans are back on Gunna’s side. Whether or not his fellow artists support him again, still remains to be seen. Let us know what you think about his new project, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

Read More: 6ix9ine Listening To Gunna While On The Road, Fans Clown The Two

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Killer Mike Drops First Solo Album In A Decade, “MICHAEL”

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Killer Mike is a respected member of the music duo Run The Jewels. However, he has recently been focused on his solo career. His highly anticipated solo album, titled MICHAEL, has finally been released. At the start of the project, Killer Mike’s collaborator Cuz Lightyear took on the official role of A&R. For his role, he received a salary, which is a common practice in the music industry. However, what sets this situation apart is that Mike personally funded Cuz Lightyear’s salary out of his own pocket.

As the project progressed, Killer Mike brought No ID on board to elevate the project from a mixtape to a full-fledged album. By this point, Mike had already invested more than $250,000 of his own money. As the album continued to develop, the total cost escalated to over $500,000. Typically, such a substantial financial commitment would pose challenges with a record label. However, at that time, Killer Mike was not signed to any label. Eventually, Mike secured a deal with Loma Vista Records. Fortunately, the advance payment from this deal reimbursed Mike for the money he had personally invested in making the album, alleviating the financial burden he had carried.

Killer Mike Stays “High And Holy”

On the latest single from MICHAEL, Killer Mike enlisted the talents of Atlanta legends. “Scientists & Engineers” features contributions from Andre 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane. This track served as the fifth single off of Mike’s new album. Like the previous singles, it continued the theme of gospel-inspired hip-hop. That sound is prevalent throughout the entire album. However, that’s exactly what makes it feel so powerful. There is so much soul and heart in every track.

It is next to impossible to pick standout tracks from the album. It is no exaggeration to say there are no skippable tracks. However, some of the tracks, like “High & Holy,” have some standout lyrics. “Men have died for dollars / Men have killed for pennies,” Mike raps on the track. “But too few have made a difference so they life is finished.” What do you think of MICHAEL? Sound off in the comments and let us know!

Tracklist:

  1. DOWN BY LAW (Feat. CeeLo Green)
  2. SHED TEARS (Feat. Mozzy)
  3. RUN (Feat. Young Thug)
  4. NRICH (Feat. 6LACK, Eryn Allen Kane)
  5. TALK’N THAT SHIT!
  6. SLUMMER (Feat. Jagged Edge)
  7. SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (Feat. Andre 3000, Future, Eryn Allen Kane)
  8. TWO DAYS (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
  9. SPACESHIP VIEWS (Feat. Curren$y, 2 Chainz, Kaash Paige)
  10. EXIT 9 (Feat. Blxst)
  11. SOMETHING FOR JUNKIES (Feat. Fabo)
  12. MOTHERLESS (Feat. Eryn Allen Kane)
  13. DON’T LET THE DEVIL (Feat. El-P, thankugoodsir)
  14. HIGH & HOLY (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)

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Gunna Is “Back At It” In New Album, “a Gift & a Curse”

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A few days ago, Gunna took to social media to announce the release of his upcoming project, a Gift & a Curse. In a tweet, he revealed that the record is a personal offering “from Me To You.” This announcement comes after Gunna shared a snippet of unreleased music on his Instagram Story last week. The clip gave fans a taste of what was to come. Earlier this month, he also released the track “Bread & Butter.” The song sparked speculation that he dissed Lil Baby and Lil Durk in the song.

Gunna denied the claims of calling anyone out in the song, stating that he was simply sharing his own story. However, he did address the YSL RICO case in the song. Both Lil Baby and Lil Durk have distanced themselves from Gunna. This comes amid allegations that he cooperated with authorities during Young Thug’s trial. Durk expressed his strong feelings about Gunna’s alleged actions on DJ Akademiks’ Off The Record podcast.” That man told,” Durk said. “You should have went in there and kept your mouth closed.”

Gunna Releases An Album With Zero Features

One of the most noticeable things about the tracklist for Gunna’s new album is that it has zero features. That is almost unheard of in this day and age. However, given the circumstances, it isn’t so surprising. There are likely not many people who would be willing to feature. Although, it seems like he might be able to reach out to 6ix9ine for a remix if he wanted to. Love him or hate him, Gunna is blazing forward and letting the hate slide right off of his back.

“Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on ’em,” Gunna raps on “bread & butter.” It appears that he is trying to say that his attorneys did something without his knowledge. In other words, he says that he isn’t a snitch. “Lawyers and the DA did some sneaky sh*t, I fell for it/On my Ps and Qs because, this time, I be prepared for it, yeah,” he says on the track. Given the fact that the hate hasn’t let up since he released the single, it doesn’t seem many people believe him. What do you think of Gunna’s new album? Be sure to sound off in the comments and let us know!

Tracklist:

  1. back at it
  2. back to the moon
  3. idk no more
  4. paybach
  5. ca$h $hit
  6. fukumean
  7. rodeo dr
  8. bottom
  9. p angels
  10. born rich
  11. go cr azy
  12. bread & butter
  13. turned your back
  14. i was just thinking
  15. alright

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Wiz Khalifa Drops New Mixtape “See Ya”

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Wiz Khalifa is remaining as prolific as ever. The legendary Pittsburgh rapper already has dozens of mixtapes to his name and he added another one when he dropped a new album today. See Ya is a massive 25-track 65-minute undertaking from Khalifa. The tracklist sports features from Lil Vada, Chevy Woods, and Young Deji. The tape’s 9th track “Close Frame” had already received an accompanying music video.

Just last year alone Wiz released a trio of new projects. Stoner’s Night was a collaboration with Juicy J that featured guest spots from BIG30, Project Pat, and Elle Varner. He followed that up with Full Court Press a huge collaborative project between Wiz, Girl Talk, Big K.R.I.T, and Smoke DZA. He somehow had even more material up his sleeve with a full-length album Multiverse, which featured even more tracks on the deluxe edition. Earlier this year his fan-favorite 2008 mixtape Star Power finally made its way to streaming services. Safe to say Wiz Khalifa fans have had plenty of material to chew on recently.

Wiz Khalifa’s Huge New Tape

Wiz Khalifa has found his name in the news a lot recently even for reasons beyond his music. A video of Khalifa giving his girlfriend Aimee Aguilar a serenade for her birthday went viral yesterday. In the clip, he performs K-Ci and JoJo’s classic hit “All My Life” during a backyard party for Aguilar. He’s also gotten attention for his co-parenting with ex-wife Amber Rose. A recent tweet from the rapper celebrated his son finishing 4th grade.

A few months ago during a festival performance, Wiz Khalifa paid tribute to a number of fallen rappers like XXXTENTACION, Mac Miller, and Juice Wrld during his performance. What do you think of Wiz Khalifa’s new mixtape? Let us know in the comment section below.

Tracklist:

01. Intro
02. PPV
03. Why Not Not Why
04. No Competition
05. Try It
06. The Homie
07. Referral
08. Came With The Best
09. Close Frame
10. It’s Mine
11. Life Size
12. Swole Life
13. Text Me When You Make It
14. Sex When You See Me
15. Makin Enemies
16. Pounds and Shrooms
17. On My Lap
18. In The Game
19. No Cupid
20. Rich Kids
21. Get Nervous
22. Too Many Shots
23. Who’s Who
24. No Invitation
25. Back Up

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Travis Scott Will Reportedly Be On Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Pink Tape”

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Travis Scott is one of the biggest artists in the entire world right now, and fans are always excited to see what he is going to drop next. Of course, he is working on UTOPIA which has been teased into oblivion. However, he has not given an exact timeline for the release. Although some within his label said June, there is no guarantee that actually happens. Overall, this has been frustrating for a lot of Scott fans, although, he is working on the final touches, which is very encouraging news.

Recently, DJ Akademiks was on his live stream where he spoke at length about Lil Uzi Vert and their new album The Pink Tape. This new album is going to be dropping close to the end of the month, or at least that’s what they want you to believe. That said, Akademiks revealed that there will be some special features on the album. In fact, Travis Scott is going to be one of them. Overall, this was some unbelievable news for a lot of fans. However, it was backed up by producer BNYX who tweeted about his involvement in the song.

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Travis Scott x Lil Uzi

If you have been paying attention, BNYX is one of the best producers in the game right now. He has definitely been gaining a ton of traction because of Yeat. Most of Yeat’s biggest hits are a direct result of BNYX’s incredible production. Moreover, he has worked with Uzi in the past as they have already collaborated with Yeat twice before. Needless to say, fans are going to be in for an absolute treat with this new project.

Hopefully, we hear something new off of The Pink Tape, very soon. Uzi has taken to Instagram on a few occasions to tease some songs. However, they have yet to release a lead single or give any indication of an official release date. Let us know what your expectations for the album are, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will always keep you informed.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Stops “The Pink Tape” Leaks By Keeping Album On USB Chain

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Travis Scott Will Reportedly Be On Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Pink Tape”

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Travis Scott is one of the biggest artists in the entire world right now, and fans are always excited to see what he is going to drop next. Of course, he is working on UTOPIA which has been teased into oblivion. However, he has not given an exact timeline for the release. Although some within his label said June, there is no guarantee that actually happens. Overall, this has been frustrating for a lot of Scott fans, although, he is working on the final touches, which is very encouraging news.

Recently, DJ Akademiks was on his live stream where he spoke at length about Lil Uzi Vert and their new album The Pink Tape. This new album is going to be dropping close to the end of the month, or at least that’s what they want you to believe. That said, Akademiks revealed that there will be some special features on the album. In fact, Travis Scott is going to be one of them. Overall, this was some unbelievable news for a lot of fans. However, it was backed up by producer BNYX who tweeted about his involvement in the song.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Says “The Pink Tape” Is Dropping Later This Month

Travis Scott x Lil Uzi

If you have been paying attention, BNYX is one of the best producers in the game right now. He has definitely been gaining a ton of traction because of Yeat. Most of Yeat’s biggest hits are a direct result of BNYX’s incredible production. Moreover, he has worked with Uzi in the past as they have already collaborated with Yeat twice before. Needless to say, fans are going to be in for an absolute treat with this new project.

Hopefully, we hear something new off of The Pink Tape, very soon. Uzi has taken to Instagram on a few occasions to tease some songs. However, they have yet to release a lead single or give any indication of an official release date. Let us know what your expectations for the album are, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will always keep you informed.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Stops “The Pink Tape” Leaks By Keeping Album On USB Chain

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