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Latto Earns “Female Drake” Nickname With New Album

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Today, Latto finally unleashed her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea. The project arrived after plenty of teasing, and so far, fans are impressed. The Atlanta-born performer managed to stay true to her roots, giving listeners what they love her for while still showcasing her growth as an artist. As fans share their reactions to the LP on social media, many have also begun to draw comparisons to Drake. Some are even claiming that Latto’s latest release cements her place as the female version of the Toronto hitmaker.

“Latto album dropped today and you can hear so much Drake and 21 Savage on it […] Literally you can put the rapping on Settle Down over the Major Distribution beat and that sh*t would go so hard,” one fan writes on X. “You can hear the Drake influence all over this album but it sounds so good. Latto might really be the female Drake,” another says.

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Latto Unleashes Sugar Honey Iced Tea

Some critics have even accused Drake of writing the album for Latto which, of course, is unfounded. Either way, it’s likely that Latto is taking the comparisons as a huge compliment. After all, she’s stated that she’s a big fan of Drizzy’s on multiple occasions. This isn’t the first time fans have pointed out similarities in their music either.

After she dropped “Big Mama” in June, fans insisted they could hear Drake’s influence from a mile away. At the time, she made it clear that she was flattered, dubbing him “the GOAT.” When Drake did his unexpected 100-gigabyte dump earlier this week, he even unveiled a track with Latto, which quickly became a fan favorite.

Social Media Users Compare Latto To Drake

What do you think of Latto’s new album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea? What about fans pointing out similarities to Drake? Can you hear it? Share your thoughts in the comments section and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some social media users’ reactions to the project down below.

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Latto Fans Clock Potential Disses Against Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj And More On Her New Album

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Latto’s new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea is a very fun ride, and although it caught the tail end of the summer, we’re sure it’ll heat up playlists for the rest of the year. Even though it’s only been in our hands for a couple of hours, though, fans were quick to compile and break down all the spiciest moments from the bombastic tracklist. Moreover, in their research, fans found some potential subtle (and not-so-subtle) disses against the likes of Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, and Coi Leray. Of course, it’s important to note these aren’t explicit enough shots to really cause an uproar in “Like That” fashion, and that they could be about other rappers or just the rap game in general. So, take this speculation with a grain of salt, but the Atlanta femcee surely came through with some fiery lines either way.

For example, there’s “Settle Down” and Latto’s dismissive remarks about an unnamed rapper. “Got these b***hes waiting for me to drop / Know they probably waiting on me to flop / You was just a fan before you popped / I don’t even know you, how we opps?… Thousand-dollar steak and a b***h think we gon’ beef for free? / Lap dog better not think she getting off the leash with me.”

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Latto’s Possible Disses On Sugar Honey Iced Tea

Also, there are multiple possible references to Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Coi Leray on Latto’s cut “S/O To Me.” “It clearly doesn’t matter if you younger or double my age,” she possibly spits against Roman. “Bye sis, funny thing about it, you can’t look me in my eye, sis” and “Ice is just water when it melts” are two pretty suggestive and by no means accidental shots at Big Mama’s Bronx rival. Finally, there’s “Don’t play coy with me, you know what you headed for,” which needs no explanation.

Some More Alleged Shots

As many fans have noticed, these shots may not be super explicit… But it’s impossible to look at them and think that Latto didn’t know exactly what she was doing when she dropped them. What’s more important: the intent with which these bars emerged or the decision to drop them with their implications in mind, regardless of whether folks intended them? Nevertheless, the “Housekeeping Knows” artist has way more great material on Sugar Honey Iced Tea, so make sure to check it out and not hyper-fixate on the alleged beef.

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Logic Delivers Some Thrilling Rapping Performances Across “Ultra 85”

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There really isn’t much more that needs to be said about Maryland rapper, singer, and producer, Logic. Sure, he can be a bit divisive at times. Some of his more recent releases and their topical focus are not the most glowing representations of him. However, overall, Logic has put together quite the discography over the last decade plus and Ultra 85 will go down as one of those high-quality releases. As his fanbase is well aware of already, this project has been eagerly awaited. After all, he’s been working on this effort for roughly seven years.

So, when he finally released massive updates at the start of 2024, fans took quite the sigh of relief. Some were skeptical due to this long wait, but that pessimistic outlook flew out the window. You can thank singles such as “Mission Control”, “Teleport”, “44ever”, among others for that. Expectations were certainly back up and we can pretty safely say that Logic’s supporters will be happy with the final results. Across 20 tracks equating to over an hour of material, he’s giving you some of his best rapping performances from a technical and topical standpoint. Additionally, the jazzy, soulful, and head-nodding beats courtesy of longtime collaborator 6ix, Logic, Beat Butcha, and more, are meticulously crafted and mixed to perfection.

Additionally, fans will enjoy the continuation of The Incredible True Story space odyssey of Kai and Thomas. Overall, they are equally well performed and funny. Once this accompanying novel drops, it will be interesting to see where Logic goes from here. He’s claimed to have been done with music in the past, but Ultra 85 does feel and sound like a great send-off for the prolific MC.

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Ultra 85– Logic

Ultra 85 Tracklist:

  1. Paul Rodriguez
  2. Mission Control (feat. T Man the Wizard)
  3. Deja Vu (feat. DJ Drama)
  4. Glorious Ultra Panavision (skit)
  5. Fear
  6. Favela
  7. Gardens III
  8. Ghost in the Machine (feat. Robert Ivory, ADE)
  9. Innerstellar (feat. Lucy Rose)
  10. In Retrospect
  11. 44ever
  12. LOVE ME
  13. Planet Death (skit)
  14. Teleport
  15. Chess (skit)
  16. ANITDOTE (feat. Zelooperz)
  17. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
  18. Peace Love & Positivity
  19. City in the Stars (feat. Robert Ivory)
  20. Thank You for Believing in Me

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Benny The Butcher Gives Fans A Gritty Summer With “Summertime Butch”

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Benny the Butcher turned heads when he announced title of his new album. Summertime Butch seemed tailor made for mockery. The rapper was either going to put a unique spin on his tried and true sound, or flop attempting a glossy, shiny suit detour. Thankfully, Benny went with the former. The album has more of a summer vibe than, say, the Tana Talk series, but the whole point of those is to make the listener feel like they’re experiencing a chilly NYC winter. Summertime Butch is a cool change of pace in this regard. It’s the sound Benny the Butcher waxing poetic in a white linen shirt.

“One Verse Butch” is vintage Mafioso rap. Benny the Butcher drops Pacino references over a wicked piano loop, and true to form, he knocks out his stellar verse in one extended run. The production is the biggest change on Summertime Butch, and the best songs on the album know to keep it simple. Benny the Butcher’s flow is so captivating that he doesn’t need a lot of musical flourishes to make a compelling track. “Knightfall” and “Summer ’24” are perfect examples of this formula. The latter is a candidate for best on the album thanks to the pocket Benny finds on the second verse. “The Blue Building” is a close second, thanks to Amber Simone’s soaring chorus. Bottom line: Benny the Butcher did it again.

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Benny The Butcher Sounds Sharp As Ever On New Album

Summertime Butch tracklist:

  1. One Verse Butch
  2. The Most (featuring Ray Moon)
  3. Sundress & Sandle Season (Interlude)
  4. Knightfall
  5. Summer ’24 (Ed Lover Mix) [featuring Ed Lover]
  6. Kitchen Table (featuring Black Soprano Family & Harry Fraud)
  7. Peachtree (Interlude)
  8. The Blue Building (featuring Amber Simone)
  9. The Warehouse 3 (featuring ElCamino, Fuego Base & Rick Hyde)
  10. Higher (featuring Lindsay Niccs)

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Fans Think Taylor Swift Trolled Kanye West By Dropping New Album Versions

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It’s a confusing time to be a Kanye West fan. The last week has been filled with highs and lows the likes of which few fanbases have experienced. West dropped VULTURES 2 after months of delay. Then, the rapper made tweaks. Lots and lots of tweaks. So many tweaks, in fact that VULTURES 2 barely looks or sounds like the project that originally dropped. Kanye West resorted to dropping four different versions of the album on his personal website, Yeezy.com. Then, within hours of doing so, Taylor Swift decided to release four versions of her latest album. Coincidence? The fans don’t think so.

To be fair, few things are coincidental when it comes to Taylor Swift. She has a reputation for being one of the most calculated (and oftentimes, vindictive) artists in the world. Swift and West have had beef for over a decade, and the narrative has really turned in Swift’s favor since the rapper interrupted her at the VMAs. She’s become the biggest artist on the planet in the 2020s. West, meanwhile, has become a pop culture pariah. It’s very conceivable that Taylor Swift would drop four different versions of her album the same exact time West is doing so as a means of overshadowing him.

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Taylor Swift Dropped Her Versions The Same Day As West

August 8, the day all this happened, was a particularly hectic one for West. The rapper uploaded new songs that were taken down from streaming platforms within hours. Then, he tweeted out that Atlantic Records are trying to stifle his creativity and threatening to take both VULTURES albums down as well. It’s a mess of a situation, and one that’s developing faster than people are even able to cover it. By the time I finish writing this, there will likely be new changes to VULTURES 2. Did we mention that West took down the different versions of the album on his website? It’s impossible to tell whether Taylor Swift’s drop was partially to blame, but wilder things have happened. Especially with these two artists.

It hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Taylor Swift, however. The album that now has multiple versions for sale, The Tortured Poets Department, was her worst received yet. Fans felt like the singer rehashed what made her notable in the first place. The singer also decided to cancel multiple tour dates in Europe after two ticket buyers were arrested. According to Newsweek, the ticket buyers in question were planning to launch a terrorist attack in Vienna, where Swift was slated to perform.

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Polo G Drops Heartfelt “Hood Poet” Album After A Three Year Absence

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Polo G has been through it. The rapper’s music has always had a contemplative feel to it, but the events of the last few years had doubled it. Polo G has opened up about his decision to step out of the spotlight and get sober, which has resulted in Hood Poet being delayed multiple times. Well, we finally have it. The anticipated fourth album by Polo G is here, and we’re happy to say it was worth the wait. It not only lays any claims to rest that the rapper has lost it, it might just be his most focused release yet. Hood Poet evokes previously untapped depth, and the album lives up to its weighty title.

There’s not a lot of joy on here, but Polo G does an exemplary job of exploring darker spaces. “Detox” breaks down his dire struggle to get sober, while “Darkside” gives the rapper ample room to wax poetic about his past. Thankfully, the guest features buy into the album’s themes. Lil Durk sounds impassioned as ever on the standout single “We Uh Shoot.” 42 Dugg, meanwhile, delivers a particularly gritty verse on “Only Gang.” Polo G really gets in his bag on the album’s solo songs, though. “Thorns” and “Distraction” are driven by the tension between slow tempos and Polo G’s propulsive flow. The best example of this is the single “Angels In the Sky.” It not only boasts one of the best beats, but one of the rapper’s catchiest hooks to date. We’re glad Polo G took his time with this one.

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Hood Poet tracklist:

  1. God’s Favorite
  2. No Recruits (featuring G Herbo)
  3. Barely Holdin’ On
  4. Only Gang (featuring 42 Dugg)
  5. Same Me (featuring Fridayy)
  6. Detox
  7. Thorns
  8. G63 (featuring Offset)
  9. We Uh Shoot (featuring Lil Durk)
  10. Rain Fallin’ (featuring The Kid Laroi)
  11. Distraction
  12. No Turning Back (featuring Hunxho)
  13. Angels In the Sky
  14. Darkside
  15. Bad Kids (featuring GloRilla)
  16. Survival of the Fittest (featuring Future)
  17. Father’s Day
  18. From the Heart

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Latto Gives Fans What They Want On “Sugar Honey Iced Tea” Album

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Latto knows what works. She’s at her best when making brash pop-rap. It’s what led to her break out with “Big Energy” in 2021, and shot her back up the charts in 2023 with “Put It on da Floor Again.” it’s a formula that works, and the rapper wisely decided not to tinker when it came to her brand new album. Sugar Honey Ice Tea is every bit the smooth musical ride fans want. Latto is talking trash to her haters, and flexing her skills over sugary instrumentals. It’s a little long in terms of runtime, but taken as songs, there’s a lot of good material on here. The singles sound especially good in the context of the album.

The aforementioned “Put It on da Floor Again” and “Sunday Service (Remix)” still ring off thanks to standout guest features. It’s the other collabs, though, that make the album such a pleasant surprise. Latto and Megan Thee Stallion flash killer chemistry on the song “Squeeze,” which is about exactly what you think it is. Mariah the Scientist and Ciara allow the rapper to showcase different sides and sounds, and they mostly go over well. The Ciara track, “Good 2 You,” feels like a conscious throwback to Ciara’s debut album, which Latto has cited as a musical influence. Young Nudy is a bit out of place on the song “Shrimps & Grits,” but Latto’s performance and the wavy beat help to keep it together. To Latto’s credit, she also does a solid job of holding down solo songs like “Brokey.” A successful project in our book.

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Sugar Honey Iced Tea tracklist:

  1. Georgia Peach
  2. Big Mama
  3. Blick Sum
  4. Settle Down
  5. Shrimps & Grits (featuring Young Nudy)
  6. There She Go
  7. Brokey
  8. Mimi (Interlude)
  9. H&M
  10. Copper Love (featuring Hunxho)
  11. Ear Candy (featuring Coco Jones)
  12. Liquor
  13. Squeeze (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)
  14. Good to You (featuring Ciara)
  15. Look What You Did (featuring Mariah the Scientist)
  16. Prized Possession (featuring Teezo Touchdown)
  17. S/O to Me
  18. Put It on da Floor
  19. Put It on da Floor Again (featuring Cardi B)
  20. Sunday Service
  21. Sunday Service (Remix) [featuring Megan Thee Stallion & FloMilli]

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Southside Decides To “Break The Silence” On Debut Solo Album

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Legendary Atlanta producer Southside is back with BREAK THE SILENCE, his debut solo album and first solo project since 2018’s Trap Ye. The 808 Mafia member used to go by Young Sizzle when he rapped more, and he’s tapping back into that side of him on this latest release. Southside is among the most influential forces to come from Atlanta’s hip-hop scene in the 2010s. The tape sounds a lot like the artists he helped influence, such as Lil Baby, Migos, and, before either of them, Future. As a result, BREAK THE SILENCE fits in perfectly to the modern Atlanta hip-hop scene. The city continues to dominate thanks in part to the foundation 808 Mafia (and Southside in particular) laid for artists at the beginning of the 2010s.

The album features additional production from Akachi, TM88, and others, though many of the beats are handled primarily by Southside himself. At times, it takes inspiration from other notable Atlanta producers. Perhaps most prominently Pi’erre Bourne, whose style helped bring Playboi Carti into mainstream prominence. Southside sounds confident on the mic as well, taking clear inspiration from Future. BREAK THE SILENCE is also being distributed by legendary music label Epic Records, a significant co-sign for the 35-year-old. Earlier this year, Southside made headlines for a fight at the Cannes Film Festival that also included Travis Scott. All parties involved resolved the conflict quickly. Now, Southside gets to make headlines for reasons pertaining to what he does best: making music. You can stream the producer’s album below.

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Southside – BREAK THE SILENCE

BREAK THE SILENCE tracklist:

SWITCH
UBER
BAPE
EXCITE ME
DRIVE THRU
HOES
BREAK A PROMISE
IN THIS BIH
TOPP
BROADWAY
BLOCKSTAR
RUN A MILE
VETTE PASS BY
AINT NOTHIN
MY KITCHEN
NO DISGUISE

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Big Sean Receives Heartfelt Life Advice From Will Smith Ahead Of New Album

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Big Sean is entering a new era. The man who made “A$$” has become a family man. He’s not trying to hide it, either. The music video for his new single, “On Up,” is dedicated to his son, and sees the Detroit legend wax poetic on getting older. He’s wholesome now, so it shouldn’t really be a surprise that he linked up with the most wholesome artist in hip-hop history: Will Smith. Big Sean chopped it up with Smith on TikTok, with the latter providing some useful tips on how to navigate the music industry.

Big Sean posted the conversation on August 5. “@WillSmith dropping [gem emoji]’s,” he wrote in the caption. Sure enough, the former Fresh Prince made some good points. He urged the Detroit rapper to be mindful of change, and be willing to embrace it. If a person does’t embrace change, it’s going to be a difficult transition. “When you hit the edge of the material world and… you know, I call it cliff top,” Smith explained. “Cliff top is the opposing aspect of rock bottom. When somebody hits rock bottom and can go no lower, you need to get your sh*t together or you die.”

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Will Smith Urged Big Sean To Embrace Change

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While the notion of falling off a cliff sounds frightening, Will Smith noted that it was also freeing. “Cliff top is either you find God,” the artist explained. “Or you die ’cause there’s nothing else here for you.” Smith’s words have additional resonance, given the setbacks his career was dealt after his infamous Oscars slap. He has fallen off the cliff he’s describing and managed to bounce back, to borrow a Big Sean phrase. It’s all seemingly in line with the path that Sean has been on as of late. The rapper has not only changed his approach to recording, but to art in general. His first book, Go Higher, is scheduled for release later in the year. It will focus on personal well being, according to the rapper’s press release.

Big Sean has also displayed a mature approach to rap beef. He assured fans he was cool with Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, despite their past disagreements. He also told Charlamagne tha God that he’s more interested in raising a family than he is topping the charts. More recently, Big Sean tweeted out plans to promote a more family-friendly vibe at his concerts. “‘On Up’ gimme that cook out feel,” he wrote. “Local food vendors, merch, performance that the whole family can come to.”

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Charlamagne Tha God Claims Drake’s 100 GB Drop Is Part Of An Album Rollout

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Drake is doing the most right now. The rapper revealed a second Instagram account with memes aimed at other rappers. He also dropped a staggering 100 GB’s of new and unreleased material. Fans are still sifting through it all, but Charlamagne Tha God sees the bigger picture. At least, he claims to see it. The radio personality hopped on The Breakfast Club on Wednesday and theorized that Drake’s drop is much more calculated than it seems. He also claimed that the new material is in service of an upcoming album.

Charlamagne tha God felt that Drake failed to play to his strengths by staging a seemingly “organic” drop. Given what the radio host, and the public writ large, knows about Drizzy, everything he does is planned out. “That’s the issue, right. Drake just doing stuff,” Charlamagne Tha God explained. “There’s no direction to it. He’s trying to make it look organic, like it’s nothing, like it’s effortless.” Especially, in Charlamagne’s opinion, when the endgame is so apparent. He feels like Drake is trying to gage public interest in him after the disastrous Kendrick Lamar battle. “This is clearly a rollout,” the host explained. “He’s putting his toe in the water. He wants to see how people feel about him.”

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Charlamagne Tha God Thinks Drake Is Gaging Fan Interest

Charlamagne tha God has a point when it comes to Drake “just doing stuff.” The Toronto rapper has been teasing lots of different projects throughout July. So many, in fact, it’s hard to keep track. He has unreleased songs with Conductor Williams in the stash. He has the trio of songs he just dropped with Young Thug, Latto, and 21 Savage. Drizzy also has a joint album with PARTYNEXTDOOR set for release in the fall. Not enough? How about a rumored European tour that riffs on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss. In his 100 GB drop, the 6 God posted merch emblazoned with the title “No One Likes Us 2024.”

Charlamagne tha God assured Drake that the fans will be receptive. “Drake, you’re fine,” he stated on the air. “Today, you are you.” This is not the first time the radio host had kind words for Drizzy. Despite labeling him the loser of the Kendrick Lamar battle, Charlamagne though Drake did a great job. “This, to me, has been the best rap battle I’ve ever witnessed,” he said back in May. “I mean, the two best of their generation, in their prime. I’ve never seen a rap battle give us this much music.” Time will tell if the rollout prediction proves true.

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