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FERG Gives Fans His Most Vulnerable Album Yet With “DAROLD”

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FERG is back. The former ASAP Mob standout has been through a lot over the last few years. The most obvious of which is a name change. FERG has dropped from the ASAP from his stage name, which has allowed him to focus more on his craft as an individual. DAROLD, his latest album, is an example of this focus. The rapper manages to take his signature sound and refine it. The attempts to water his singular talents down with mainstream sounds has largely dissipated, and in its place is a batch of fun and off kilter songs.

FERG has generally been viewed as the goofy yin to ASAP Rocky’s yang. The rapper gets a bit more serious on DAROLD, however. Songs like “Casting Spells” and “Pool” are shocking admissions of stress and guilt set to somber, piano-driven beats. “Pool” is an especially poignant song about struggling with the desire to prove oneself as traditionally masculine. It’s a beautiful track, and one that would’ve been inconceivable coming from FERG just five years ago. The production on the album is uniformly stripped down, which proves to be a smart decision. FERG is an expressive emcee, and he sounds best when he has simple beats to anchor his ad-libs. This is evident on the bangers “Allure” and “Thought I Was Dead,” which has nothing to do with the new Tyler, The Creator song of the same name.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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FERG Reflects On His Troubled Life And Career

DAROLD tracklist:

  1. Light Work
  2. Thought I Was Dead
  3. Alive 🙁 (featuring Dapper Don)
  4. Allure (featuring Future & Mike WiLL Made-It)
  5. Demons (featuring Denzel Curry)
  6. Messy
  7. French Tips (featuring Coco Jones)
  8. Dead Homies (featuring BLK PRL & Elmiene)
  9. Casting Spells (featuring Mary J. Blige)
  10. Pool (featuring Elmiene)
  11. Chosen (featuring Mary J. Blige & Shay Rock)
  12. DAROLD

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Ab-Soul Changes Up His Style On Moody New Album “Soul Burger”

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Ab-Soul is quietly the most impressive lyricist on TDE. He was in contention with Kendrick Lamar for years, but now that Dot has started pgLang, the crown is inarguably his. Nobody raps like, or about the same things as Ab-Soul. Soul Burger contains his usual mixture of heady metaphors and juvenile humor, but it also branches out in way that previous Solo albums have not. This album has West Coast bangers, jazzy freakouts, and collaborations with non-TDE wordsmiths. It maintains Ab-Soul’s esoteric appeal and makes it more palatable than its been in years.

This unique balance in struck within the first couple songs. “9 Mile” and “Payday” pay tribute to the icons that influenced Ab-Soul, with the former being an obvious 8 Mile riff. The rapper is in rare form on these songs, dropping bars that will take a rewind or at least a few repeat listens to fully sink in. The solo Soulo tracks vary in terms of tone. Some are more aggressive, others more reflective, like “Peace” and the Soul Burger closer, “Righteous Man.” The variety of collabs is definitely helpful in keeping things moving, with emcees like Punch, Lupe Fiasco, and Vince Staples taking center stages and delivering stellar work. Soul is never outshined, however. Soul Burger is a triumph. Check it out.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Ab-Soul Expands His Musical Boundaries

Soul Burger tracklist:

  1. 9 Mile
  2. Payday
  3. All That (featuring JasonMartin & Thirsty P)
  4. California Dream (featuring Kamm Carson & Vince Staples)
  5. B.U.C.K.O. Jr.
  6. I, Myself & Me (featuring Doechii)
  7. DND (featuring Notorious N.I.Q.)
  8. Don Julio 70 (feat FRE$H)
  9. Go Pro (featuring Ty Dolla $ign)
  10. Saudi Sweats
  11. Squeeze 1st 2
  12. Crazier (featuring JID)
  13. Peace (featuring Lupe Fiasco & Punch)
  14. The Sky Is Limitless (featuring Asia Holiday & Blxst)
  15. Righteous Man

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Drake Claims It’s “That Time” To Drop PARTYNEXTDOOR Collab Album

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Drake really needs to drop a good album. It’s not that the rapper has been dropping trash, but he’s reached a point in his career where his personal antics have overtaken his professional output. The world is more fascinated with Drake’s feelings about Kendrick Lamar. Or what DeMar DeRozan has to say after the 6 God dogged him during an NBA game. Drake needs to place the focus back on the music, and an album with PARTYNEXTDOOR is as good a bet as any. It seems like we’re getting it soon, too.

PARTYNEXTDOOR has been on tour, but the R&B singer told fans he would prioritize the album as soon as he wrapped up his last performance. It seems like he’s lived up to his promise. The singer hopped on Instagram on November 7 to teases the joint release. “Finito party people,” he wrote on IG. “Everybody, thank you, reloading…” “Reloading” is a term that PARTYNEXTDOOR has used repeatedly over the last few months. The difference here, though, is that Drake chimed in. The OVO honcho commented on the singer’s post to further drum up hype. “$$$ THAT TIME,” he wrote.

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Drake Previously Alluded To A Fall Release Date

Drake didn’t elaborate, but it doesn’t take much to put together what he means. The 6 God did, after all, promise that the joint album would be dropping during the fall. “I know all you girls are outside and when it gets a little chilly,” he told a concert crowd in August. “PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake album will be right there for you.” PARTYNEXTDOOR has kept the hype alive in recent months by dropping hints about the album’s tracklist and its status. He promised the album was “getting finished” on November 5, and he’d previously teased that there would be 15 songs.

Drake’s musical output has been frequent, but it hasn’t really been consistent in 2024. The rapper has tried his hand at everything from Mexican corridos to dancehall covers of Plain White T’s songs. It’s not been the easiest year for the 6 God since “lost” the battle to Kendrick Lamar. If he’s able to lock in with PND, however, the narrative could shift. Drake and PARTY have always had musical chemistry, and fans are hopeful that the OVO veteran could bring the best out of his boss.

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Ab-Soul Enlists Doechii, Vince Staples, & Blxst On “Soul Burger”

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Ab-Soul released the official tracklist to his anticipated new album, Soul Burger, on Tuesday morning (Nov.5) across his social media accounts, ahead of its release on Friday (Nov. 8). The TDE rap star revealed the 15-song tracklist will include labelmates Doechii and Punch, L.A.’s finest Ty Dolla $ign, Blxst, and Vince Staples, the real spitters Lupe Fiasco and JID, and surprise guests Fre$h, Asia Holiday, Khamm Carson, and Notorious N.I.Q. Previously released singles “Crazier” and “All That” feature JID and JasonMartin, formerly Problem. Soul shared the cover art for the upcoming album alongside its release date back on October 17.

Soul Burger ends the 37-year-old Carson native’s two-year hiatus following 2022’s critically acclaimed HERBERT, which includes the hit song “Do Better.” Souloho began promoting the upcoming album last month with studio clips posted on Instagram featuring well-known L.A. radio personality DJ Hed. As he captioned his recent post, “Sumthins in da water,” Soul hints at award-winning bars. On Halloween, Soul crowned himself the “B.O.A.T.” (Best Of All Time) in a newly released Sauce Walka and FERG-featured interview and Cypher for XXL.

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Ab-Soul’s Soul Burger: Features & Artwork

Soul Burger is the third album released on Top Dawg Entertainment in 2024. Punch, TDE’s co-president, collaborated with Soul on the upcoming song “Peace” for the first time in a decade after frequently working together from 2008 to 2015. Occasionally, Punch’s introspective style has appeared on TDE albums. Before the album, Soul reunited with rap group Black Hippy (Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q) in July to perform at Kendrick Lamar’s iconic Pop-Out event. In the Big 3 beef between J.Cole, Drake, and Kendrick, fans believed Soul aligned himself with K.Dot and caused a rift between him and Cole.

Soul addressed the J. Cole beef rumors in October. He focused on his friendship with the Dreamville creator and what really happened with their collaborative 2024 song “Pi.“ “Cole is really the homie,” Soul tells DJ Hed and Gina Views.  “Everybody be saying we use the word ‘friend’ and ‘homie’ loosely… but Cole’s a good dude. He’s been concerned about my eyes, my diet.” Share your thoughts on Souloho’s upcoming album in the comments section down below. Additionally, keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Confirms Drake Album Is “Getting Finished” Soon

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We’re getting close. PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake shook day one OVO fans to their core when they announced plans for a joint album in August. The 6 God came out during a PND show and confirmed that fans will have something to listen to come the fall. Well, the fall has been here for a bit, and there’s still no word on the album. Drake has gone radio silent. PARTYNEXTDOOR has continued to tour. Thankfully, the latter gave fans a much-needed update on November 4.

PARTYNEXTDOOR hopped on Instagram Live to confirm that he will kick the album into high gear once he gets off tour. “I have one more show on this tour,” he explained to fans “And then the album is getting finished.” It’s the most concrete update fans have gotten in months, and it tracks with what we’ve been told previously. PARTYNEXTDOOR claimed that the joint album will feature 15 songs. OVONoel, a veteran member of Drake’s team, also gave fans a hint as to what to expect during an October appearance on The Fry Yiy Show.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Promises To Finish The Album ASAP

“You guys know what’s coming for you,” OVONoel told the host. “Party and Drake have a classic. We trying to put the finishing touches on it.” The fact that finishing touches have yet to be applied a month after OVONoel’s comments is not the most encouraging sign. That said, PARTYNEXTDOOR’s tour does make sense as a reason why. The singer has been traveling the world in promotion of his last album, PND 4. It was during this tour, actually, that Drake came out and dropped the bombshell about their plans.

It’s encouraging to know that PARTYNEXTDOOR is getting into album mode. Drake has been very public over the last few months, but not in a musical capacity. The rapper celebrated his birthday, and spoke to a Toronto crowd about feeling betrayed. He also attended a Toronto Raptors game where he stared down and openly taunted opposing player DeMar DeRozan. The latter took Kendrick Lamar’s side in the 2024 rap battle, and appeared in the “Not Like Us” video. It’s obvious Drake still feels a way about it. Here’s hoping he can channel his energy into making a great R&B album.

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Asap Ferg Announces “Darold” Album With Features From Future, Denzel Curry, Mary J. Blige, & More

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A$AP Ferg, or shall we say FERG, is prepping to drop a new solo album this Friday called DAROLD. The November 8 release will put an end to an extended LP absence that has lasted for a little over four years now. Floor Seats II was that project, but it was a pretty short listen at just 11 songs and 31 minutes. It’s a formula that he’s seemingly sticking to once again as this body of work will be 11 also and will almost assuredly have a similar runtime. Nevertheless, it’s great to one of the biggest faces of the A$AP Mob back in this setting even with how enjoyable his recent loosies, singles, and features have been lately.

Speaking of singles, FERG has dropped two from it so far, which include “Allure” with Future and Mike WiLL Made-It and “Thought I Was Dead.” The aptly named track is most likely going to be the last one, but it was the perfect cliffhanger for what’s to hopefully come. FERG has been sounding pretty good for the last year or so, so fans should be in for treat with DAROLD. That also may be true in terms of the guests as well because there are some big names on deck.

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The New York rapper dropped the tracklist to his Instagram account over the weekend and the East Coast ties are strong here. Him and Denzel Curry will continue to build on their growing connection on “Demons,” so that should be a fun one. Mary J. Blige will make two appearances with her contributions landing on “Casting Spells” and “Chosen.” Multi-talented artist of Harlem Bloody Osiris lands on the opening cut with DD Osama, who is one of New York drill’s youngest faces. But mixing things up regionally are Coco Jones, as well as rising UK singer Elmiene. Overall, it’s a big moment for A$AP Ferg and it should be one of the strongest releases in another strong upcoming weekend for hip-hop.

What are your thoughts on A$AP Ferg’s upcoming Darold album? Which feature do you think will be the strongest? Does this have the possibility to be his best body of work yet? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding A$AP Ferg. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Jacquees Pens Passionate, Sultry, & Intimate Songs For “Baby Making”

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Cash Money Records R&B talent Jacquees is back with his fourth studio album called Baby Making and it’s purpose is clear. If you and your significant other are on that same wavelength and one of you needs to set the mood, the Georgia native has got you. This project was actually inspired by the singer preparing to welcome a child into the world, according to a press release. Jacquees credits his boss and label founder Birdman for the idea, saying, “What inspired Baby Making is me actually having a baby,” says. This year Birdman gave me the idea and I instantly mixed my creativity into my life.”

He goes on to add that he also concocted this tracklist “for the lovers.” Jacquees feels this was also a necessary release in general, stating, “This is what the world needs. Love and beautiful healthy happy babies.” We can definitely get down with that, and it’s clear it was created with lots of passion and care. You can also say that it was indirectly conjured with Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist in mind. Hilariously, he gave a little nudge to the couple on IG encouraging them to spin it for Thugger’s homecoming. “@thuggerthugger1 brudda this the welcome home music for you and Mariah TELLING YOU!!!!!!” Overall, Jacquees puts forth some of his most stunning vocal performances to date. There really aren’t many more gifted R&B talents than him and he’s reinstating that fact with Baby Making for sure.

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Baby Making – Jacquees

Baby Making Tracklist:

  1. Touchdown
  2. Drip
  3. Margiela Sex
  4. Sex Like This
  5. Baby Making
  6. When I’m Around Her
  7. Middle Of The Night
  8. You Get It / Kant Hold It
  9. Sunrise Service
  10. The Graduation

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Big Moochie Grape Is Back With A Vengeance On “Eat Or Get Ate 2”

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Big Moochie Grape is back and making bangers once again after serving some time behind bars. The Memphis, Tennessee native served 14 months for parole violation, according to The FADER and it stemmed from a previous release from jail for a gun charge originally. After coming back to society, the PRE (Paper Route Emipre) signee wasted almost no time getting back in the studio. He collaborated with YouTube channel 4 Shooters Only to drop off his single “WAKE EM UP” via a “From The Block” performance. Since February, he’s been on a tear, and it’s lead to Big Moochie Grape delivering EAT OR GET ATE 2.

It’s a sequel to his first-ever LP, Eat Or Get Ate, which hit DSPs back in 2020. Four singles were a part of the rollout, including one with the late Big Scarr called “Trap A Lil Harder.” The title of that record translates pretty well to what Grape is doing on this project because he goes off on a lot of these tracks. The Young Dolph mentee brings a lot of sped-up flows to songs like the braggadocious opener “Crip Blue Hundreds.” BandPlay produces this cut, and we just have to say that this guy seems to never miss on a beat. He’s just as important as Moochie on this record and it’s clear they display some great synergy when they work together.

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Eat Or Get Ate 2 – Big Moochie Grape

EAT OR GET ATE 2 Tracklist:

  1. Crip Blue Hundreds
  2. Never Come Second
  3. Manifest with Key Glock
  4. Bigg Azz Bands with Key Glock, Kenny Muney
  5. Can’t Stop It
  6. Bacc In The Maybach
  7. No Favors (feat. Money Man)
  8. Yea
  9. Trap A Lil Harder (feat. Big Scarr)
  10. Ice Age
  11. TROLLIN’
  12. Send Em A Message

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Conductor Williams Calls On Wiz Khalifa, Benny The Butcher, Russ, & More For “Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3”

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It’s been done! Conductor Williams finally (somehow) has his first rapper/producer project out as of Halloween, Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3. It’s the third entry into this series and first since around this time last year. Also surprising is that the Missouri producer wasn’t able to find a distributor for this project. So, he wound up having to fund it himself. For that we are so grateful to have this project in front of us. Overall, this is just a celebratory moment for one of the most consistent in the game.

But this album isn’t just here for kicks, it’s out to show just how talented of a curator he is. For the most part, Conductor Williams succeeds with most of the features holding up their end of the bargain. Rome Streetz, the duo of Wiz Khalifa and Benny The Butcher, as well as Elijah Hooks are some of the standouts. In terms of what Williams is giving listeners, there’s the usual and reliable dark boom bap instrumentals. Additionally, you will hear some hints of R&B thanks to the collaborations from Leon Thomas and Russ to some extent. To no surprise, the former of the aesthetics fare better. All in all, it’s great to have Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3 and we hope that the next will one will be even better.

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Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3 – Conductor Williams

Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt.3 Tracklist:

  1. MODUS OPERANDI V
  2. Get Away! with Rome Streetz
  3. BOARD 40
  4. Hell in a Hellcat with Elzhi, Elijah Hooks
  5. Space Heater with Domo Genesis
  6. Ecstasy (Freestyle) with Russ
  7. Hold You with Benny The Butcher, Wiz Khalifa
  8. DIAMOND SKIN
  9. Guilty with Leon Thomas
  10. Down Bad with Bishop Nehru
  11. Necessary Cherry with Wiki
  12. Kent with Elijah Hooks

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IDK Leaves Off “Bravado + Intimo” Featuring Joey Bada$$, Gunna, & More

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Maryland multi-talent IDK has been a Swiss Army knife for years, and it’s very apparent once again on his latest effort, BRAVADO + INTiMO. The idea behind this body of work is to show off his mixture of bold and demonstrative side, as well as his more intimate and personal persona. This is presented both in the title of the project and of the tracks. Some have “(B)’s” or “(i)’s” next to them, which indicates the type of the vibe and tone you will hear on said record. It’s split pretty much down the middle, and in a way, this is sort of double disc album. Leading up to its release, IDK put out four singles, three of which boasted features.

“DENiM” with Joey Bada$$, “TiFFANY” featuring Gunna, and the TheARTI$t-assisted “SUPERNOVA” were those cuts. Despite clean and accessible production that sounds pleasant to the ears, the performances themselves aren’t too memorable. He’s done more daring and replay-able things on projects like Simple. and F65, for example. The duality aspect is there, but the beats carry the experience for us at least. Overall, it may be a little to barebones on the lyrical front. IDK did say though, “My goal with this album was to simplify everything. With B.i., I just wanted to sing over beats that artists like MF DOOM would normally rap over and only rap when it felt the most natural.” We can admire his dedication to stick to an idea, but we feel he’s at his best when he takes more risks. Still, give BRAVADO + INTiMO a try and see what you think of it.

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Bravado + Intimo – IDK

BRAVADO + INTiMO Tracklist:

  1. HELLO
  2. CELiNE iN THE TRAP (B)
  3. TiFFANY (B) with Gunna
  4. KiCKiN! (B)
  5. DENiM (B) with Joey Bada$$
  6. MiLES TRUMPET (i)
  7. CHECK! (B)
  8. PAPERCUTS (i)
  9. SWiTCH (i) with Conway the Machine
  10. SUPERNOVA (i) with TheARTI$t
  11. SEE YOU AGAIN (B.i.)
  12. GOODBi

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