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Doja Cat Reveals Release Date & Cover Art On Twitter

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After many months of deliberation, album name changes, and seemingly endless teasing, it’s Doja Cat season once more. Sure, previous efforts like her remix of SZA’s “Kill Bill” already got fans quite ready for this moment. However, nothing had quite lived up to the solid confirmation that the fanbase just got via the artist’s Twitter account. On Tuesday (June 13), the Los Angeles native fired off a cover art: a triangle messily splattered in blood. That could point to many different things, so drop your interpretation in the comments below. In addition, she revealed a release date of June 16, meaning that this Friday, hype will become bigger than ever for her next album.

Of course, fans have many theories, hopes, and pipe-dreams when it comes to what this hinted project could be. The most prevalent and likely explanation is that this will be Doja Cat’s first single for her album. Furthermore, this is bolstered by the fact that the single’s pre-save link apparently leaked online, and fans caught onto it before it could be taken down. It seems like her and her team weren’t ready just yet to get the ball rolling. Hopefully this announcement was a planned piece of the puzzle, not a scrambled effort to capitalize on tech issues or leakers ruining the fun for everyone.

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Doja Cat Lights Twitter Ablaze

Screenshot via Twitter @DojaCat

Also, a lot of fans pray that we’ll just get the whole album, though that seems much more improbable. Obviously the “I Don’t Do Drugs” multi-hyphenate will do as she pleases, especially considering her comments on her first two records being “cash-grabs.” Still, a single or two leading up to the larger album release, plus some merch or tour dates or media appearances sprinkled in there, seems like the most logical fit for someone of her status. But Doja seems to be quite done with all that, so it’s exciting to think that anything could happen.

If you’re not caught up on all the album rumors and changing titles and whatnot, perhaps it’s best to let yourself be surprised, like a good trip to the movies without watching the trailer. In the meantime, we’ll keep you updated on the single, album, or whatever she’s dropping this Friday. If anything, it’ll be nice to leave the rumor mill and usher in a new era. For the latest news on all things Doja Cat, stay posted on HNHH.

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Doja Cat Begins Counting Down On Twitter As Album Rumors Swirl

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The follow-up to Doja Cat’s 2021 album Planet Her has been teased for quite a while now. Doja has announced a few different names for the coming album which has had fans buzzing over when they might get to hear it. Starting yesterday, Doja began teasing something with tweets counting down from 6. In the past month she’s tweeted a trio of obscure statements each of which includes some form of the word “scarlet” and the blood emoji. “scarlet was here.” “scarlet’s watching,” “let myself heal, scar finally sealed” the rapper has tweeted.

But over the weekend Doja Cat upped the ante. All it took was a simple tweet of the number “6” to get people stirring. When she followed it up the next day with a “5” tweet people began marking their calendars for new Doja. While it isn’t clear right now what she is counting down toward, it seems safe to assume it will arrive at the end of this week when the countdown reaches 0. Reports of Doja’s forthcoming project have been circulating for months now. Back in April, she teased fans with a trio of tweets that seemed to imply she was working on more than one new album.

Doja Teases Fans

After changing the name of her album a few times throughout the process of recording it, she gave fans an explanation. In an interview, she blamed her ADHD for the shifting album titles and announcements, all of which have since been deleted. Speaking of deleted tweets, Doja also drew some attention for comments on her previous albums. “planet her and hot pink were cash-grabs and yall fell for it” Doja said on Twitter.

Earlier this year, Doja Cat jumped on a remix to one of the biggest hits of 2023. SZA’s “Kill Bill” has been near the top of the Hot 100 all year so far. When SZA teamed up with Doja Cat for a remix the song to jump up to the number one spot. Alongside that remix, Doja got plenty of attention for her cat-themed Met GALA look. Between those and her Twitter drama, she’s been in the news cycle a lot despite not releasing any new music. Let us know what you think Doja might be teasing in the comments below.

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KEY! Drops “You Need God” Ahead Of New Album

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KEY! has dropped the first taste of his upcoming new album. After debuting the song at his last Late Night Church Service show it dropped this week. The track is a hard-hitting trap banger with subtle gospel touches in the instrumental. It also sports a guest spot from fellow Atlanta rapper Tony Shhnow. KEY!’s new album Marquis doesn’t have a release date yet but it’s expected to arrive later this summer. The song is KEY!’s first new single of the year so far, though he has appeared on some other tracks including one with Thundercat.

The album will join a massive discography of mixtapes and albums KEY! has been grinding out for years. His most recent full-length release came out late last year with S.B.I. The project was a 7-track collaboration with El Jubo. His most substantial recent release was 2021’s The Alpha Jerk. The record is a collaboration with Tony Seltzer which featured one of Key!’s biggest songs “My Puppy.” His biggest album is 2018’s 777 a full-length collaboration with Kenny Beats. Since the project was released though, the pair seem to have gotten caught up in some beef.

Key! Returns In Time For Summer

KEY! has made some high-profile appearances in the past. He’s made appearances on songs on both of the A$AP Mob’s Cozy Tapes series. Similarly, he appears on Dreamville’s Revenge Of The Dreamers III compilation. He was praised by fans for his standout verse on Skepta’s “Redrum” from his 2019 album Ignorance Is Bliss. He’s also appeared on albums from ILOVEMAKONNEN, Raury, 03 Greedo, Guapdad 4000, and many more.

One of KEY!’s most poetic moments as an artist came on his 2019 song “When X Died.” In the lyrics of the track, he imagines how big XXXTENTACION could have been if he wasn’t tragically murdered. It came right after he took on the beat from Ski Mash The Slump God’s “Foot Fungus” with his own freestyle. What do you think of KEY!’s new song and how excited are you for his new album? Let us know the answer to both questions in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Life’s a trip, ain’t it?
If you can trip off life, I need a hit, ain’t it?
If you got more than one life, is you a cat, n***a?
I don’t know who they is, but I am that n***a

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

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Lil Uzi Vert is taking extra precautions to prevent leaks of his upcoming album, The Pink Tape. During an Instagram Live session on June 8, Uzi treated fans to unreleased music and shared the album’s release timeframe. To protect the album from hackers, they showcased a unique chain featuring a flash drive instead of a pendant. The flash drive contains the highly sought-after files for their third album. Uzi expressed the significance of the chain, stating that it is more valuable than any of their other chains, and they wear it every day.

Sporting their signature vintage purple dreads, the Generation Now rapper reaffirmed that The Pink Tape will be released at the end of June, emphasizing that they cannot wait any longer. The rapper even said that if necessary, they would release the album themself. “The album is coming at the end of this month,” they revealed. “I can’t hold off no more. Like, you know me, I’m crazy. Even if I have to drop it myself, it’s coming out at the end of the month.” A keen-eyed fan in the comments section pointed out that June 23 is National Pink Day, which would align nicely with the release of Uzi’s new project.

DJ Drama Also Confirmed That Uzi Is Coming Soon

In April, DJ Drama confirmed that Lil Uzi Vert is very close to finishing The Pink Tape. During an appearance on the Justin Credible Podcast, Drama mentioned that the album was in its “final stages.” Uzi’s producer, Lyle, also informed fans on Instagram last month that they are taking their time with the project. According to the producer, they all want to ensure it becomes a “classic” rather than a collection of random songs. While that may be difficult to hear for those who are tired of waiting, it will benefit Uzi and their fans in the long run.

Lyle further revealed that Uzi has been recording about five songs per day. Reportedly, the quality of the tracks keeps improving as time goes on. Clearly, this extremely extensive recording process has contributed to the album’s delay. The producer noted that it is challenging to narrow down a selection from over 1,500 songs to create a cohesive album. However, it would appear that they have almost done just that. Are you excited for Lil Uzi’s new album? Sound off in the comments to let us know!

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Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Say Their New Album Is “Coming Soon”

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have given fans an update on their upcoming collaborative album, Missionary. Snoop shared a photo on Instagram of Dr. Dre and himself in the studio, captioning the post, “Coming soon.” Fans immediately flocked to the rapper’s comments section to express their excitement for the new project.

Snoop confirmed that Missionary was in the works last year during an appearance on Steven A. Smith’s podcast, Know Mercy. “I’ma tell you this, you’re the first one to hear this: me and Dr. Dre have been working on an album for the past two months,” he revealed. He went on to claim “it’ll be done in November.” Snoop continued, explaining, “It’s produced by Dr. Dre, it’s our 30th anniversary to Doggystyle. And the name of the album is Missionary.” When asked to share why they chose the name, Snoop simply told the host, “The first album was Doggystyle.”

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Snoop Updates Fans

Last month, Smitty shared some additional details about the upcoming record during an interview. The producer told AllHipHop, “It’s gonna be great music.” He went on to say, “That’s not even the given. What people won’t expect is the level of execution that Snoop is committed to. Snoop’s in his bag. I was in Hawaii working with other projects last week. He called me — I’m three hours behind, it has to be 8 in the morning — he’s like ‘Man, this is Snoop. Little bro, I ain’t seen Dre this excited since The Chronic. He’s really excited about what we’re doing.’”

Earlier this month, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre also postponed their scheduled Hollywood Bowl performances to show support for the Writers Guild of America strike. The shows are set to celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Snoop’s iconic 1993 album, Doggystyle. The performances will now take place on October 20-21 instead of the original June dates. They also sent food trucks to feed the striking writers, sharing a message alongside the sponsored bagels. “We stand in solidarity with the unions and are hopeful that the AMPTP will negotiate fair deals as soon as possible and everyone can get back to work,” a sign on one truck read.

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Joyner Lucas And NBA Youngboy Link Up For New Single “Cut U Off”

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Joyner Lucas has been treating his fans to a lot of new music in the lead-up to his forthcoming album. Since March he’s dropped 4 new tracks, the most recent of which sports a feature from NBA Youngboy. “Cut U Off” starts lowkey and gives both artists the chance to flex their lyrical game. Once the beat drops though it becomes a high-energy banger. Surprisingly, Youngboy morphs his sound quite a bit to blend in with Joyner’s energy and the results are great.

This is the first time Joyner Lucas and NBA Youngboy have appeared on a track together. The two have previously occupied different lanes and styles of hip hop though they merge surprisingly well on “Cut U Off.” In an earlier single released this year, Joyner teamed up with another unlikely artist, Future. Their collaboration “Blackout” got fans’ attention for similar reasons and has racked up millions of plays since it first dropped back in April.

Joyner Lucas And Youngboy Crossover

Joyner Lucas has dropped four new singles so far this year. On top of his collaborations with Future and NBA Youngboy he’s also released two solo songs called “Devil’s Work 2” and “What’s That?” This output is nothing compared to what Youngboy has dropped, however. In just 2023 alone the rapper has released three entire new albums. The first of which I Rest My Case came out right at the start of the year and featured 19 Youngboy tracks with no features. He followed that up in April with the album Don’t Try This At Home. The record contained hit songs that featured artists like Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, and The Kid LAROI.

He released Richest Opp his third album of the year so far last month. Despite the persistent release schedule each of the albums have performed quite well. All three projects managed to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 including Richest Opp which made the top 5. What do you think of Joyner Lucas and NBA Youngboy’s new track? Let us know in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I can tell they switchin’ when I read the signs
Ain’t too many left in my circle, had to re-design (Ayy)
Uh, I got comfortable with disappointment, so I’ll be just fine (Yeah)
Rather be alone, I’ve been valuin’ my peace of mind (Yeah, yeah)
Keep it funky, we don’t need to vibe
If you hit my line and I don’t answer, don’t you be surprised (Yeah)
You ain’t on my wave, hope that you can read between the lines

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Sexyy Red Drops New Album, “Hood Hottest Princess”

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Following a recent breakout moment for the St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red has delivered her biggest project to date. Hood Hottest Princess follows her formula of hard-hitting sex-positive bangers. The album was preceded by three singles starting with “Born By The River” last year. The album’s closing track “Female Gucci Mane” was first dropped as a single earlier this year. Her next single “Pound Town” featuring Tay Keith became her biggest hit yet. The song went from hit to smash when Nicki Minaj joined for a remix on “Pound Town 2.”

The track dropped just a few weeks ago and has already racked up millions of streams. The track debuted at #66 on the Hot 100 after its first week out. It marked Sexyy Red’s first entry on the Hot 100 for one of her own songs. Elsewhere on the album are even more high-profile features. The track “Strictly For The Strippers” features both Juicy J and ATL Jacob. Though the project is just over 30 minutes it is packed full of hard-hitting lyrics and beats. What’s even more attention-grabbing is Sexyy Red’s uncompromising personality and rapping.

Sexyy Red Brings The Bangers

Hood Hottest Princess is Sexyy Red’s first new project since 2021’s Ghetto Superstar. She released that record independently but her new project is released via Open Shift. Sexyy Red has had a busy year even outside of her own music. She appeared on NLE Choppa’s hit song “SLUT ME OUT” earlier this year. In the song, she brought the same sexually charged intensity to that track and the accompanying music video.

She also joined fellow breakout star Kali on a remix of her hit song “Area Codes.” The “314 Remix” saw the two rappers linking up for a series of slick and confident rhymes. Let us know what you think about Sexyy Red’s new project in the comment section below.

Tracklist:

01. I’m The Sh*t
02. SkeeYee
03. Hellcats SRTs
04. Pound Town 2 (ft. Tay Keith & Nicki Minaj)
05. Looking For The Hoes (Ain’t My Fault)
06. Sexyy Walk
07. Strictly For The Strippers (ft. Juicy J & ATL Jacob)
08. Nachos
09. Mad At Me
10. Born By The River (ft. Sukihana)
11. Female Gucci Mane

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Lil Uzi Vert Drops Wild New Snippet, Teases “Pink Tape” Release

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Lil Uzi Vert is an artist who fans are always watching out for. Overall, Uzi has some classic albums and mixtapes in their discography. Unfortunately, it has been quite a while since Uzi dropped something new. Sure, we got “Just Wanna Rock,” last year, however, aside from that, releases have been pretty slow. Although, it seems like the artist just wants to give us the best product possible with The Pink Tape. No one knows what this project is going to sound like, and even the release date remains up in the air.

Although, Lil Uzi Vert has been making strides to update their fans on the situation. For instance, we reported on a new snippet from yesterday. Additionally, it seems like another new snippet has hit the internet. This is thanks to Uzi themself, who took to Instagram Live with a treat for their fans. As you can see down below, the artist delivered a high-octane snippet that is going to take many by surprise. Moreover, Uzi noted that the album is coming at the end of the month.

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Lil Uzi Vert Is Dropping Soon

Unfortunately, Uzi has not actually confirmed the exact release date. All we know right now is that Lil Uzi Vert will likely be dropping the album within the month of June, at least we hope. Overall, this is going to be one of the biggest releases of the entire year. Furthermore, if Travis Scott decides to drop UTOPIA around the same time, we could end up with a truly amazing sales battle. However, both artists have been fairly tight-lipped about their respective situations.

Hopefully, Uzi gives us an official announcement sometime soon. Sure, these snippets are nice to listen to, however, we just want new music, as soon as humanly possible. It’s been three years since Eternal Atake, and Uzi fans are clamoring for that new stuff. Let us know what you think of this latest snippet, 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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Doe Boy Drops New Album “BEEZY,” Executive Produced By Future

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Doe Boy recently released his second single of 2023. The track, titled “WAY I WALK,” came out earlier this week. The song made its debut on Monday, which is an unusual day for releases. However, it came after Doe Boy’s lengthy struggle to clear a crucial sample. He dedicated an entire year to obtaining the rights to use a sample. The sample in question comes from a popular remix of Jennifer Lopez’s 2001 track “I’m Real.” Once the sample was finally cleared, Doe Boy wasted no time. He expressed his gratitude towards J-Lo and rapper Ja Rule in a video, acknowledging their assistance in the process.

Accompanying the release of the single was a music video. The single and video release served as part of the promotional campaign for his highly anticipated album, BEEZY. Throughout the week, Doe Boy teased his followers on Instagram with previews of his music. One of the songs fans seemed most excited about was an unreleased collaboration with DaBaby, titled “CLOUT CHASE.” Now, fans can check out the album in full.

Doe Boy Calls In The Big Guns For “BEEZY”

Now that Doe Boy has released BEEZY, fans can enjoy the impressive tracks the album has to offer. That includes the huge features the rapper managed to score. There are songs with DaBaby, G Herbo, Lil Yachty, and more. Future even features on two songs. In fact, Future executive produced the entire album, which is another win for Doe Boy in and of itself. He received an early co-sign from Future, so it’s no surprise the two ended up working together so extensively.

Earlier this year, Doe Boy collaborated with Dej Loaf on the first single from the album “Roll The Dice.” The track was released in April. It was a strong start to a promotional cycle for the rapper, building on his already impressive resume. Just last year, Doe Boy released two highly-acclaimed projects. His album, OH REALLY, and the subsequent EP, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, gained significant traction and helped propel him forward this year. What are your thoughts on Doe Boy’s new album, BEEZY? Sound off in the comments to let us know!

Tracklist:

  1. RHUDE BOY
  2. NONSENSE
  3. WAY I WALK
  4. NUMBER GAME (Feat. Babyface Ray)
  5. KARDASHIANS (Feat. Little Yachty & Luh Tyler)
  6. TOP TAKER (Feat. Big Flame 8)
  7. RAN INTO A THUG
  8. DEEP END (Feat. Don Toliver)
  9. TRY & SEE (Feat. Future, G Herbo & Roddy Ricch)
  10. DEMON TIME
  11. DUMB (Feat. Lola Brooke)
  12. CLOUT CHASE (Feat. DaBaby)
  13. FIRST 48 GANG
  14. PICK A SIDE (Feat. EST Gee & Southside)
  15. MENACE (Feat. Future)
  16. GRIM REAPER (Feat. Krayzie Bone & Bizzy Bone)

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Janelle Monae Releases New Album, “The Age Of Pleasure”

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The rollout for Janelle Monae’s album has been relentless over the last month or two. Last month, Monae introduced the album. The announcement was accompanied by a provocative music video for the song “Lipstick Lover,” which depicted lesbian themes. The Age of Pleasure serves as Monae’s first album release since Dirty Computer in 2018. Earlier this year, Monae also shared the opening track, “Float.” Recently, she further teased the album with a trailer and a tracklist on her Instagram.

Yesterday, Janelle Monae shared the tracklist for the highly anticipated album. The title of the project aligns very closely with her recent artistic transformation, as fans have witnessed in the past few months. The unveiling of the tracklist provided another glimpse into the project. It revealed exciting collaborations with notable artists that would be included on the album. Among them is the legendary Grace Jones, along with Sister Nancy, Amaarae, Doechii, Nia Long, Ckay, Seun Kuti, and Egypt 80.

Monae Is On Her “Champagne Sh*t”

Janelle Monae adopted a nostalgic approach to promoting The Age of Pleasure. Yesterday, she unveiled a teaser trailer called Pleasure TV, which pays homage to MTV’s Spring Break. The trailer features vintage-style footage reminiscent of the popular show. Hearing the album, it makes a lot of sense. The songs have an undeniably vintage feeling to them, from the heavily-featured brass to the funky mood throughout. “Champagne Shit” is definitely a standout. It’s the perfect song to listen to in the dead of summer while you’re going out with friends.

Fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of the album for years. Luckily for them, Monae has announced plans for a tour in support of the album. The Age Of Pleasure tour is slated to commence in the fall, and the dates were shared on Instagram along with provocative promotional images. In these photos, Monae is seen sporting shorts with her braids covering her breasts. They clearly drew inspiration from iconic figures like Jimi Hendrix and Björk. What do you think of The Age of Pleasure? Let us know in the comments!

Tracklist:

01. Float (ft. Seun Kuti and Egypt 80)
02. Champagne Shit
03. Black Sugar Beach
04. Phenomenal (ft. Doechii)
05. Haute
06. Ooh La La (ft. Grace Jones)
07. Lipstick Lover
08. The Rush (ft. Amaarae and Nia Long)
09. The French 75 (ft. Sister Nancy)
10. Water Slide
11. Know Better (ft. CKay)
12. Paid in Pleasure
13. Only Have Eyes 42
14. A Dry Red

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