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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Underwhelming “Vultures 2” First Week Sales Projections Arrive

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Over the weekend, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign finally unveiled their new album Vultures 2 by surprise. The project was originally slated for release earlier this year and after various delays, expected on August 2. It arrived just a day late this time around and has since gotten mixed reactions. While many were quick to praise the duo online after the drop, some listeners had complaints about the quality of the LP. Ye seemingly responded to this by delivering new updated versions of various tracks this week.

Of course, amid all of this debate, social media users were eager to see how the project would perform. Luckily, its first-week sales projections arrived today courtesy of Chart Data, and are nothing short of impressive. Reportedly, Vultures 2 is on track to move almost 68K units in its first week.

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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures 2 Expected To Move 68K Its First Week

Rappers Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign perform onstage during the “Vultures 1” playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

This would put the album in second place on the Billboard 200 chart, just behind Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. This is certainly no lousy feat, but it would be only the third time in Ye’s career that he doesn’t top the chart after a release. The past two times were with his 2004 debut The College Dropout and Kids See Ghosts with Kid Cudi in 2018.

Either way, this number is something to be proud of, particularly considering some disappointing first weeks fans have seen lately. What do you think of Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures 2 first-week sales projections? Are you surprised or not? Does the number seem low, high, or just right? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Q Da Fool Returns With New Album “King George”

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Maryland-based rapper Q Da Fool dropped a new album, called King George. The title references his real name, George J. Hundall III, but also represents how he feels about his abilities. The former Roc Nation signee left the label in 2021 after signing in 2018 and only releasing one album with them. Since leaving, Q Da Fool has released 2-3 albums per year, so the fact that King George is his first new release of 2024 at this point in the year is surprising. King George is 25 songs long and slightly over an hour in runtime. Additionally, the album features appearances from up-and-coming Michigan rapper Veeze, Bobson and Lil Mar.

Q Da Fool has had some legal issues in recent years. He served two years in prison, and after being released in early 2023, got arrested again for “inciting violence.” The charge stemmed from the release of a song that some interpreted as a diss track towards DC rapper Ant Glizzy. Since then, he’s been on probation, which he will be on for five years, as well as a seven-year suspended sentence. In a Rolling Stone profile ahead of the release of Art of Ambition, Q Da Fool was clear in his excitement about getting home and getting back to work. Since starting his career, Q Da Fool has built a strong fanbase early. Though he’s been releasing music since 2015, he is only 27 years old. He still has the chance to be a star one day, but only time will tell. Until then, stream King George below.

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Q Da Fool – King George

King George tracklist:

Running Wild
Cold Case
Ona Scale
Shining
When U Wake Up
Pookie (feat. Veeze)
Guns & Balls 2
Ghost
Chicken Little
Jimmy
Hol Up
Lie To Me
Turnt Up
Dracos & 9s
Sport
I Won’t Stop
The Way u Luv
Lil Mar Free (feat. Lil Mar)
G23 (feat. Bobson)
Take Dat Ride
Love Hurt
Tell Me What U Want
She Mine
Watch My Step
Go Away

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RXKNephew Drops “Always Remember Me,” His Ninth Album Of 2024

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RXKNephew, a rapper from Rochester, New York, has been continuing to gain popularity. In addition to this work with fellow Rochester rapper Rx Papi, RXKNephew is known for his diverse sound and sense of humor. Fans also know him for his prolific output. Always Remember Me is RXKNephew’s ninth album of 2024, following a 2023 that saw him release 10. Since debuting in 2019, he’s released nearly 100 projects in total. RateYourMusic says this is his 49th LP, while AlbumOfTheYear says this is his 53rd. Regardless of which number is the accurate one, the rapper has dozens of releases to his name in just five years. In addition to the album being his ninth of 2024, Always Remember Me, his second in two weeks. Slitherman For President released on July 24. If nothing else, RXKNephew’s work ethic is undeniable.

Always Remember Me is in line with RXKNephew’s other releases as far as what fans should expect. He raps about money, street life, women, and his growing fame. The soundscape is as diverse as ever, featuring heavy sample usage. The beats go from being trap-oriented bangers to West Coast-like summertime beats, to hip-house very quickly, the whiplash of which is a trademark of his releases. RXKNephew has often been compared to Lil B for his rap style. He should also be drawing comparisons to the Based God for the quantity of his output. You can stream his latest album below.

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RXKNephew – Always Remember Me

Always Remember Me tracklist:

Used 2 Wanna KMS
Im So High (feat. DJ Smokey)
Tryna Stay Sane
State 2 State Pate 2 Pate
Crack Dreams
Cool Clutch
7 Hour Uber Drive
In They Face
Always Remember Me (feat. DJ Smokey)
OVO 40
Never Forget (feat. RXK MISSIONARYMAN)

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Latto Introduces Fan Hotline To Promote Her Upcoming Album

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Latto is getting ready to release her third album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, on August 9. To help promote the album, she started a hotline for her fans to call. When fans call the number, they are greeted by three voices, all of whom are presumed to be features on the album, though fans are not entirely sure of who’s who yet. They all say the album’s title. After, Latto gives a message herself, thanking her fans for their continued support of her music.

This is not the first time a rapper has done something like this to help promote their music. In 2005, Mike Jones mentioned his real phone number on the hit song “Back Then,” which reportedly received 40,000 calls per day at its peak. In 2008, Soulja Boy’s track “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” directed fans to 678-999-8212, which was a fan hotline that Soulja has since claimed netted him over $100k per month for a period. Fans are praising Latto for setting up a hotline of her own, with some pointing to the move feeling like something from a previous era.

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Latto Sets Up Hotline To Promote Her Latest Album

“The marketing rollout for this is so good, so damn good,” said one Instagram user in response to the hotline. “Cute marketing! At least she doing her own thing and not copying a virtual city. That would’ve had yall real upset lol,” said another user, referencing the rollout for Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2. “Soulja boy about to comment and say he was the first to do this lol,” said a third, referencing the phone number from “Kiss Me Thru The Phone.”

Latto’s been having a successful run as of late. She collaborated with K-pop star Jungkook on “Seven,” which earned her the first #1 song of her career. She’s been in a minor feud with Ice Spice, which inspired the track “Sunday Service,” a fan favorite. Megan Thee Stallion and Flo Milli appeared on a remix of the track in June. On Tuesday evening, Drake released 100 gigabytes of previously unseen content. This included three new songs, one of which featured a verse from her. Sugar Honey Iced Tea should hopefully add to her success, and the marketing strategies seem to be helping.

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MESSIAH! Gets Contemplative On Latest Album “The Villain Wins”

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MESSIAH!, an up-and-coming artist from Charlotte, North Carolina, dropped his third album, the villain wins, on August 2. MESSIAH! has enjoyed some success this year. Along with MAVI and ovrkast, he performed the track “Silent Heel” for On The Radar Radio. In July, he returned to the YouTube channel to freestyle. He proved himself as a lyricist, which he continues to do on his newest album. His words cut deep, and he provides listeners with the type of soul-baring introspection that his peers also specialize in. the villain wins features appearances from Niontay, Malaya, Vayda, and the aforementioned MAVI, a close collaborator. MAVI appeared on MESSIAH!’s previous albums as well, becoming a part of his story as a developing rapper.

The production is similar to what rappers like MAVI, Navy Blue, or Redveil are known for rapping over. Several people handled the beats, including Angelo LeRoi and ovrkast, the latter of whom has also worked with Earl Sweatshirt. Opener “my eyes!!” is a dark track that sounds like something that Earl himself would rap on, with MESSIAH! detailing how his struggles have forced him to grow up. The Malaya-featuring “burden of truth” feels a lot like something that would’ve been at home on an early Slum Village album. That contrast makes MESSIAH! unique, and his skill set will only continue to develop. At 25 minutes, the villain wins does not overstay its welcome, either. It’s personal, smooth, and engaging, making MESSIAH! an artist that hip-hop fans should keep an eye on. Especially if you’re a fan of any rappers previously mentioned. You can stream the villain wins below.

MESSIAH! – the villain wins

the villain wins tracklist:

my eyes!!
wipe down music (feat. Niontay)
our daily bread (feat. MAVI)
in the mourning
burden of truth (feat. Malaya)
dancing in the dark
dirt don’t hurt
song cry
god’s fav (feat. Vayda)
can’t stand it!!

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BIGBABYGUCCI Displays His Range Across 22 Tracks On “Baby 5”

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BIGBABYGUCCI has been developing an expansive sound for quite a long time all while remaining supremely underrated. One of Charlotte, North Carolina’s best-kept secrets, he’s flexing his versatility, and it doesn’t come across as half-assed. If you caught the title, BIGBABYGUCCI is doing so on his newest album, Baby 5. His 13th studio LP, this project comes on the heels of multiple promotional singles such as “Captain Crashout”, “Pink Sprite”, “You a Joke”, and “Temporary”. Based on what we heard heading into this listening experience, we grew more and more excited for what was to come. Overall, it’s safe to say that we have been more than happy with the final results.

22 songs might automatically turn a lot of people off. Inflated tracklists are a huge problem in today’s streaming era. However, what justifies BIGBABYGUCCI doing this is that he manages to never bore you. According to the press release for Baby 5, the mission was to give off this feeling that you are flipping through television stations with each one presenting a different soundscape. His team describes the first half of the record as the more hype and high-octane side to GUCCI. Then, through the halfway mark, you are hearing softer, vulnerable and more “sophisticated” lyrics and instrumentals. Finally, the last leg is sort of a culmination of the previous two, which shows off just how creative he can get. Overall, there is really something for everyone, so give Baby 5 a try if you are looking to discover someone whose doing things a little differently than your mainstream star.

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Baby 5– BIGBABYGUCCI

Baby 5 Tracklist:

  1. News
  2. Belong to Us
  3. 5 Star Dinner with MDMA
  4. Dirt on It
  5. Captain Crashout
  6. Oxy Queen
  7. Mark Zuckerberg
  8. Pink Sprite
  9. Temporary
  10. Stop Tryna Read My MInd
  11. Phony Girl with Bryant Barnes
  12. Instagram
  13. I’m That Type with Frais
  14. Chris Tucker (Comedian)
  15. Local Member
  16. No Photos Please
  17. Tequila
  18. Chanel / Solar
  19. You a Joke
  20. These Days
  21. Slime Flow
  22. Pink Runtz

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The Weeknd Previews New Music With Cryptic Album Teaser: Watch

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The Weeknd loves intrigue. He built his persona on being mysterious back in 2011. He’s continued to play with his image in shows like The Idol, and his various musical personas. The singer’s newest album looks to provide fans with more of the same. The Weeknd dropped a three-minute video on August 5, which is packed with nightmarish visuals and cryptic messages. We already know the Canadian superstar has a new album on the way, but the trailer fleshes out the upcoming concept, while at the same time giving the world a taste of new music.

Right away, the teaser feels unsettling. A little boy stands in front of a house while a storm forms above him. The boy eventually makes his way into the house. Once inside, though, things don’t get any less tense. The Weeknd’s presumed younger self can be seen walking through the house, which appears to be abandoned. Clothes are strewn about on the floor, and an ominous mood lingers, as though whoever lived there experienced something tragic. A surreal transition takes the boy to a church, where he looks into a mirror. A hooded woman who appeared earlier in the video cradles him, in a surprising instance of solace. All the while, an unreleased song by The Weeknd provides the soundtrack.

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The Weeknd Will Conclude His After Hours Trilogy

The Weeknd posted the video on Instagram and Twitter with the caption: “unprepared certainty.” There’s definitely a dark connotation to the phrase, however it will apply to the album. The teaser makes it seem as though the singer is going to dig into his psyche more than ever, which tracks given the narrative role it’s supposed to play within his so-called trilogy. The upcoming album is said to be the third chapter in a trilogy that started with After Hours and continued with Dawn FM. Abel Tesfaye alluded to this structure way back in 2022. “I wonder,” he wrote on Twitter. “Did you know you’re experiencing a new trilogy?”

The Weeknd expanded on the concept of the trilogy during a 2023 interview with W Magazine. He not only said that he would be completing the story of his last three albums, but the “Weeknd” persona as fans know it. “The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd,” he revealed. “This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.” We can only hope Tesfaye continues to make music under a different name. That said, we’re excited for the grand finale.

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The Game Confirms “The Documentary 3” And Teases Fall Release Date

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The Game never takes a play off. Whether it be recording or beefing with other artists, the Compton legend is always ready with something. Fortunately, this time around, it’s music. The Game recently appeared on the Tacos and Shawarma podcast and announced that The Documentary 3 is going to become a reality. If that wasn’t enough, the rapper teased a release date that suggests the album is going to have a quick turnaround. If The Game gets his way, The Documentary 3 will release on the anniversary of a prior installment.

The Compton rapper confirmed that he was revealing exclusive information on the podcast. “I’m definitely gonna start the new album and I ain’t told anybody that,” he explained to the hosts. “But yeah, The Documentary 3, I’m gonna go in hard.” The Game was asked whether the weight of expectation will factor into the recording sessions, and he admitted that he’s set a high bar for The Documentary brand. “I’m up for the challenge,” he asserted. “It’s gonna be tough.” The most exciting piece of info regarding the album, though, had to be the release date. The Game announced his plans to drop it the same exact day as a previous Documentary album. “I’ma drop it the same day that the other one dropped,” he noted.

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The Game Is Up To Challenge Of Making A Worthy Sequel

It’s great news for West Coast fans, even if it is a little unclear. A quick run through the release dates for The Game’s previous albums confirms that The Documentary and The Documentary 2 came out on very different dates. The original, which is still hailed as The Game’s magnum opus, dropped on January 19, 2005. The sequel, which is considered one of the rapper’s best albums post-Documentary, dropped on October 9, 2015. He also dropped The Documentary 2.5, a deluxe version, on October 16. So what does The Game mean when he says the same day? If we’re being optimistic, we’re looking at a fall release that aligns with The Documentary 2. If we’re being pessimistic, then we’re looking at January 2025. The latter would make sense, as it would mark two decades since the original.

The Game has not had the easiest 2024. He tried and failed to strike up a beef with Rick Ross. He then got dunked on by Rozay when his ran into legal troubles. The Game also ran into controversy in L.A. due to his absence from Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out show. Many fans theorized that the rapper was uninvited due to his friendship with Lamar’s enemy, Drake. The Game even got on IG Live to set the record straight and claim there was no ill will between him and Compton’s Chosen One. It’ll be interesting to see if Drake or Lamar appears on The Documentary 3, since both popped up on the second one.

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JID Responds To Denzel Curry’s Viral Request To Make A Collab Album

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Denzel Curry really wants to team up with JID. The two are among the best lyricists of their generation, and Curry think that making a joint album with JID would bolster his skill set. That’s what he told Apple Music, at least. “I always look for somebody to challenge [me],” he said back in July. “To make me a better emcee at the end of the day… Steel sharpens steel.” Curry wasn’t fooling around, either. The Florida rapper went out of his to assert that JID was the only rapper he would consider making a full album with. Luckily for him, the Dreamville superstar is onboard.

Denzel Curry sat down with NFR Podcast on August 5. He not only talked about his latest release, but provided fans with an update on the JID collab. “JID, me and him always had good songs together,” he noted. “When I told Apple Music that I was interested in working with him, he instantly called me.” The story gets even better. Apparently, JID is just as excited about the prospect of working with Curry as is the other way around. “He just called me,” Curry revealed. “He was like, ‘At some point, let’s do it.’ And I was like, ‘For sure.’”

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JID Will Also Make A Collab Album With Metro Boomin

JID has been a busy man since dropping his acclaimed 2023 album, The Forever Story. The rapper has popped up on numerous albums, most notably Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady. JID appeared on the track “Fuel,” and the general consensus was that the Dreamville rapper bested Em. Despite this stance, JID gave a shout out to the Detroit legend on Facebook. “I’m f*cking honored,” he posted. “Thank you @eminem u are truly legendary.” In addition to his planned joint album with Denzel Curry, JID has also confirmed that he has a collab album with Metro Boomin in the works.

JID has a competitive streak, and is clearly able to hold his own against some of the greatest of all time, but the rapper is wary of being compared to others too often. He articulated the downside to this notion during a 2023 interview with People Magazine. “I see people comparing me to people I should never be compared to,” he explained. “And not in a positive way, like comparing me to DMX or Andre 3000. That’s why Twitter is the wild west because you could just say anything and it could be a topic of conversation.” All comparisons aside, we agree with NFR Podcast, who theorize that a JID and Curry album could very well be the collab of the decade.

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Chloe Bailey Shares Release Date For Her Highly-Anticipated Album, “Trouble in Paradise”

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Chloe Bailey will finally be releasing her next album, Trouble in Paradise, on August 9, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. She confirmed the release date in a post on Instagram on Monday. “A storm is coming,” she warned in the caption of a photo of herself floating in a body of water.

The post left fans in the comments section stoked for new music from the singer. “This was supposed to be the album of the summer and now summers almost over [crying emoji] imma still stream it tho,” one impatient user commented. Another wrote: “Wait but this is too much for me….. LATTO & CHLOE on the same day???????”

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Chloe Bailey Performs At Coachella

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 19: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Chlöe performs during the 2024 Coachella Valley. Music and Arts Festival – Weekend 2 – Day 1 at Empire Polo Club on April 19, 2024, in Indio, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Coachella)

As for what fans can expect from the new album, Chloe recently gave an idea of the direction she’s going in during an interview with Billboard on the red carpet of the 2024 BET Awards. “It’s what a summer fling feels and tastes like,” she told the outlet. As for the production of the project, she added: “I have been obsessed with the Caribbean, so definitely Afrobeats-inspired, island vibes. That’s what I’ve been inspired by, so you’ll definitely hear some little nuances of that in there.”

Chloe Bailey Announces New Album, “Trouble in Paradise”

 
 
 
 
 
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Additionally, speaking with Nylon earlier this year, she revealed that her sister, Halle, as well as Anderson .Paak and Jeremih will all be featured on the project. Check out Bailey’s announcement for Trouble in Paradise on Instagram above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Chloe Bailey and her upcoming album on HotNewHipHop.

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