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A$AP Rocky Releases New Single “Same Problems?”

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A$AP Rocky’s gearing up to drop off his forthcoming album this year. Today, he blessed fans with one of the most anticipated singles off of the record.

This afternoon, A$AP Rocky dropped off his new single, “Same Problems?” in its entirety. The rapper initially debuted the single at his Amazon Music performance in December, which immediately captured fans’ attention.

When he debuted the song, he displayed images of some of the rappers who’ve passed away in recent years, from Drakeo The Ruler to MF DOOM.

In contrast to “Shittin Me,” A$AP Rocky’s latest single finds him taking on melancholy production with little percussion and additional vocals from Lil Yachty. Instead, Rocky croons over gentle guitar strings and hallucinatory synths. The Harlem rapper continues to push the envelope with each project, so it’ll be interesting to see how his next body of work shapes up.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: A$AP Rocky performs during the Amazon Music Live Concert Series on December 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 08: A$AP Rocky performs during the Amazon Music Live Concert Series on December 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)

A$AP Rocky’s new album is reportedly titled, Don’t Be Dumb. The rapper hasn’t set a release date but he previously indicated that Metro Boomin will have a heavy presence on the project.

“I’m gonna put it to you like this: This next album needs to be just called Flacko Boomin, you hear me?” A$AP Rocky said. “Most artists wanna make [collabs just because they’re hot]. For us, it’s like, that’s really my n***a.”

Peep A$AP Rocky’s new single below. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates on Rocky’s forthcoming album.

Quotable Lyrics
Momma sayin’ I’m a satellite
Jumpin’ off the Porsche, I ain’t afraid of heights
I won’t drop the bag even when I’m breakin’ nice
Breakin’ bad I was breakin’ night, Kid Cudi, “Day ‘N Nite”

Trippie Redd Shares Tracklist For New Album, “MM”

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Trippie Redd has shared a star-studded tracklist for his upcoming album, MM. In a social media post from Monday, Trippie revealed all 25 songs from the new project.

Among the features included on MM are Future, Lil Baby, JuiceWRLD, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Kodak Black, and many more. Additionally, Chief Keef is expective producing the album, as well as being featured on “Atlantis” and “Rock Out.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Trippie Redd performs on day 1 of Wireless Festival 2022 at Crystal Palace Park on July 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns)

Trippie has yet to share the cover artwork nor the release date, but teased doing so soon on Instagram.

“Mansion Musik comment #MM 80k times if you want the COVER and RELEASE DATE #MM $MM ?MM !MM,” Trippie captioned the tracklist. “I love you all and thanks for your patience. GO ! Executive produced by @chieffkeeffsossa.”

Numerous artists shared their excitement in the comments of the post. Among them are Drake, Cole Bennett, Rich The Kid, DDG, and more.

On top of releasing MM, Trippie is also slated to hit the road with Future, Kodak Black, Polo G, EST Gee, Babyface Ray, and others on the One Big Party Tour.

The new album will be Trippie’s first full-length effort since signing his massive $30 million deal with 10K Projects.

“Elliot signed me when I was 16,” he wrote in a statement regarding the deal. “From the start, he’s always pushed me to do everything on my own terms which is the most important thing to me. I’m grateful to have had him as a partner for this long and excited to make more hits with 10K and keep growing together.”

Check out the full tracklist announcement from Trippie Redd below.

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Frank Ocean Teases New Album With Merch Poster

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Frank Ocean hinted at releasing a new album in a story included on a poster from his latest merch drop. The piece focuses on a “fictitious Recording Artist,” who can be presumed to be Ocean.

“In the summer of 2019, Blonded produced a photo series shot on Thursday, August 8, 2019 by photographer Michael Marcelle. The photo series follows the story of a fictitious Recording Artist as he navigates the radio system,” the message begins.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Frank Ocean attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)

He continues: “In one scene the actor Jeremy Strong plays a chairman of a major record label […] The Chairman is flanked by another figure. Both are dressed in suits, wearing ties, and are positioned behind a long boardroom table.”

From there, the story begins to clearly mirror that of Ocean’s own career over the last few years. He argues in favor of releasing singles as opposed to albums, something Ocean focused on from 2017 through 2020 with “Chanel,” “DHL,” “In My Room,” and more.

“The Recording Artist attempts to explain to the major music label the singles distribution model as opposed to the long-form album model,” Ocean adds. “The Recording Artist believes the latter to be outdated, and that releasing singles is more suited to modern consumption habits where people curate their own playlists which are then shared within private circles. The meeting does not appear to be productive.”

Ocean concludes by suggesting he “has since changed his mind about the singles model.” He adds that he’s once “again interested in more durational bodies of work.”

Check out the full story from Ocean’s foldout poster below.

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LL Cool J Teases New Album In 2023

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As 2023 gears up for new music, many artists are letting us know there’s heat on the way. The latest to do so is LL Cool J, who promised fans a new album in 2023. Moreover, his last studio project was ten years ago, with 2013’s Authentic. Given his classic catalog and incredible impact, he set up big musical expectations for the year.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 07: LL Cool J attends SiriusXM and Pandora Playback with Mount Westmore including E-40, Too Short & Ice Cube at SiriusXM Studios on December 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Furthermore, he tweeted the announcement as part of his 55th birthday celebrations last Friday (January 14). While he didn’t directly acknowledge the big day, he shared a video of DJ Z-Trip gifting him a custom art piece. Also, he shared his big plans for the year and set himself up for a grand return.

“I’m competing with myself on this new album. Wait til you hear this MF,” the MC tweeted. “This year B. It’s coming.”

Moreover, his previous album Authentic arrived five years after his swan song for Def Jam, Exit 13. While he was on the legendary label, he released a project every two or three years from 1987 to 2008.

Even though excitement is high for a long-awaited return, this isn’t the first time he’s teased it. In fact, he teased the release of G.O.A.T. 2 in various interviews in 2014, a sequel to his eighth studio project. Despite his absence in the music lane, he is still a monumental figure in hip-hop and found success in other lanes such as acting.

In 2018, he founded Rock The Bells, a brand focused on uplifting hip-hop culture and communities. Its namesake is LL’s 1985 hit of the same name. Through original content, business partnerships, merch, and more, they preserve the genre’s history and contributions. Most recently in August of 2022, they held the first Rock The Bells Festival. It featured Rick Ross, Ice Cube, Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Scarface, Fat Joe, and many more.

Next, the brand’s eyes are set on the inaugural Hip Hop Experience Cruise to celebrate the art form’s 50-year history. In partnership with Sixthman, the Norwegian Pearl is hosting the cruise from Miami to The Bahamas from November 14th to November 17th this year. Still, performers haven’t been announced, but Trina and Trick Daddy will welcome guests with a concert as part of a kick-off party.

Are you excited for LL Cool J’s new album dropping in 2023? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for updates on hip-hop history and new releases.

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Vedo Goes Through “Mood Swings” On New Album

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Michigan-born singer Vedo graced fans with Mood Swings, his latest solo album since 2021’s 1320. On it, the R&B star toys with varying styles in the genre, from classic sultry slow-burns to brighter trap-influenced tunes. Overall, it makes a concise and varied collection of tracks that don’t overstay their welcome.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Vedo during Mood Swings Listening Party at Chelsea House on January 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

While Vedo garnered his fame among other stars on The Voice, this album doesn’t need much outside assistance. Moreover, there are only two features listed: rapper-singer Tink and superstar Chris Brown. Him and Vedo released their track “Do You Mind” just last week as a single.

Furthermore, that track is one of the more upbeat and breezy moments on the album. Also, it’s playfully lustful and provides a nice contrast to the project’s more melancholy cuts like “FOREVER.” Some standout lines from the song are “I like what I like, I’m not the type that’s gon’ be stalkin’ you. Oh, I know I’m a player but I’ll wait up, shoot my shot and then I follow through. You so good, I wanna give my heart to you. Put that ass in park and send a car to you.”

That being said, the former Voice contestant also throws it back to more old-school styles of R&B. For example, there’s the opener “Waterfalls,” with its wailing guitars, lumbering tempo, and cavernous drums. Moreover, there’s a nice variety of snap beats, trap percussion, and live instrumentation to make each track feel part of a larger whole. However, Vedo’s vocal range and melodic tendencies are always at its core.

Still, what did you think of Vedo’s new album, Mood Swings? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and peep the tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t listened to the album yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. As always, stay up to date with HNHH for the best new releases in R&B.

Tracklist

  1. Waterfalls
  2. Celebrate
  3. Somebody Else
  4. Soul
  5. Do You Mind (feat. Chris Brown)
  6. Consistency
  7. You and Me
  8. FOREVER
  9. Tell Me
  10. D.A.F.
  11. C.O.B. (Reason)
  12. Somebody (feat. Tink)
  13. Only

The Other Guys Produce Skyzoo’s “The Mind Of A Saint” Album: Stream

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We’ve had plenty of new and exciting singles for you to stream this weekend. Mixtapes, however, have been few and far between. Perhaps the most noteworthy arrival came via 21 Lil Harold, who previously dropped off After The Curse on Friday (January 13). Aside from that, Skyzoo’s The Mind Of A Saint also caught our ear.

Across 10 tracks, the Brooklyn native chiefly puts himself into the world of FX’s Snowfall. Specifically through the eyes of Franklin Saint (played by Damson Idris), the rapper chronicles the human condition.

Rapper Skyzoo performs during Meet The Musician: Skyzoo, ‘Music For My Friends’ at Apple Store Soho on August 7, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)

“When making this album, I wanted to do something that creatively pushed a button,” he said in a press release. “Something that served a purpose, while trying to understand both sides of the fence that it represents.  The idea of a fictional character, Franklin Saint, and what his innermost thoughts could be when dealing with the worlds he’s caught in between.”

Snowfall is currently preparing for its sixth and final season, proving that it’s amassed no shortage of fans across what’s been nothing short of an impressive run so far.

Skyzoo adds, “What makes it so intriguing is that his character and his world are mirrors of a time and era that really happened.  The birth of one of the world’s most addictive drugs and how its ripple effect took on a life that may seemingly never die.”

“The crack era was one of the worst chapters in black America’s story.  Using the ‘Snowfall’ series as a vehicle to delve into both sides was truly fascinating as an emcee.  It’s a project that is layered beyond measure.  If you’ve never seen [the show], you’ll walk away thinking this is a really great album. If you’re an avid fan, you’ll truly feel as if Franklin, the conflicted boy genius turned millionaire and career criminal truly did pick up a pen and pad to write his life story over a bed of beats.”

According to the New Yorker, this is one of his most intense projects to date. Thankfully, he had the help of The Other Guys’ incredible production to further push his story along.

Stream Skyzoo’s The Mind Of A Saint project on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the creative new album in the comment section.

The Mind Of A Saint Tracklist:

  1. Eminent Domain
  2. Views From The Valley
  3. Panthers & Powder
  4. Straight Drop
  5. 100 to One
  6. Bodies!
  7. The Balancing Act
  8. Brick by Brick
  9. Apologies In Order
  10. Purity

BabyTron Comes Through With “Bin Reaper 3: New Testament”

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BabyTron keeping his foot on the gas in 2023 shortly after a successful year in 2022. The rapper slid through last year with impressive outings like MegaTron and Bin Reaper 3: Old Testament.

Finally, the rapper delivered Bin Reaper 3: New Testament after building anticipation in the past few weeks. BabyTron’s slick wordplay, sports references, and unmatched ear for beats culminate into his latest body of work, which also boasts more features than ever before.

Babytron. Photo credit: Cyrus Tetteh
BabyTron. Photo credit: Cyrus Tetteh

BabyTron’s Bin Reaper 3: New Testament contains 26 songs in total of new music, safe for the previously released singles, “Mr. Hanky” and “Ricky Henderson.” Though he does connect with fellow Michigan staples over the lengthy tracklist, he also connects outside of his region. Babyface Ray, ShittyBoyz, Drego & Beno deliver incredible performances during the duration of Bin Reaper 3: New Testament. At the same time, artists like Cordae, Rico Nasty, Lil Yachty, and DaBoii are among the few names attached to the project.

Bin Reaper 3 is yet another strong effort from BabyTron, who keeps leveling up with each project. He’s undoubtedly proving that he’s one of the most consistent rappers in the game. As he once told SPIN, “Like Kobe said, ‘Mamba mentality.’” The rapper’s continuously pushed himself with each release, whether his choice of samples or the references to legends that came before him. Following the release of his latest effort, we’re excited to see what else he has in store for the remainder of the year.

Check out the tracklist below and stream Bin Reaper 3: New Testament. Let us know your favorite track off of the project in the comments.

  1. Forever $cams
  2. Next Level 2
  3. Golden Child
  4. #FREEUNKY
  5. Gimme Dat (feat. Lil Yachty)
  6. CatDog (feat. BabyFace Ray)
  7. Beetleborgs (feat. Cordae)
  8. Mr. Hanky
  9. Remote Control
  10. RIP Hutch (feat. Rico Nasty & Remble)
  11. Mike Amiri Monster
  12. Vintage Tron Pt.1/Vintage Tron Pt. 2
  13. Euphoria 2
  14. Sunday School
  15. Dirty Draco (feat. KanKan)
  16. Zap Zone (feat. Certified Trapper)
  17. Ricky Henderson
  18. Waffle House (feat. Drego & Beno, ShittyBoyz, RMC Mike, BabyFxce E, J1Hunnit & Prince Jefe)
  19. Mainstream Tron 2
  20. 100 OVR
  21. Za Morant
  22. You Would’ve Thought (feat. DaBoii)
  23. Animorph
  24. 2 EA$Y
  25. Tronalation 28:27
  26. [BONUS] I Can’t Call It (feat. $camaurion)

Black Thought Announces New Album

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Black Thought is still fresh off the release of his album from last year, Cheat Codes. The 12-track project finds him teaming up with eclectic producer Danger Mouse.

Boasting features from the likes of Raekwon, A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels and more, it was certainly one of the better hip-hop albums of 2022. Additionally, it contains a posthumous feature from MF DOOM.

Black Thought of The Roots performs at Mass MoCA on July 8, 2022 in North Adams, Massachusetts. (Photo by Lisa Dragani/Getty Images)

Regardless, The Roots rapper is showing no signs of slowing down. The announcement that he’ll be dropping another new album soon came on Wednesday (January 11).

Titled Glorious Game, the new project is set to release on April 14. Along with the announcement, he subsequently dropped its lead single, “Grateful.” “They play the avenue of Amsterdam / With other pickpocketin’ thieves and gamblin’ men / And they just come at all the noodles, where resistance is futal / Business as usual, it’ll blow out your wigs like french poodles,” raps the 51-year-old in the new track.

Glorious Game will find the Philadelphia native teaming up with El Michels Affair for its entirety. Led by Leon Michels, the band is a cinematic soul group. Michels himself plays tenor saxophone, flute, keyboards, guitar, bass and percussion. Some of their other members include Homer Steinweiss, Nick Movshon and Thomas Brenneck.

El Michels Affair is best known for their 2009 LP, Enter The 37th Chamber, which is a live album that pays homage to the Wu-Tang Clan and their Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) album from 1993.

Are you looking forward to hearing Black Thought’s new album? Comment your thoughts below. Finally, make sure you stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest music news and releases.

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Chiiild Enlists Lucky Daye For “Good For Now”

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Chiiild is preparing for the release of his forthcoming album in April. Today, he blessed fans with a new single.

Chiiild teams up with Lucky Daye for their ultra-smooth collaboration, “Good For Now.” The laidback record further explores the chemistry the two parties built on Lucky Daye’s “Compassion.” The atmospheric feel and hypnotizing vocals provide strong insight into what we could expect from Chiiild’s next project.

“Sometimes we get caught up in the feelings and start thinking about the future with the hope that the feeling lasts,” Chiiild said in a statement. “This song is a reminder that whatever happens, we should be present in the moment because we don’t know what tomorrow brings.”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 18: Chiiild performs onstage during the 2021 Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival on September 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic for Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival)

Chiiild’s “Good For Now” will appear on his forthcoming project, Better Luck In The Next Life, due out on March 3rd. Chiiild’s latest single follows the release of “Bon Voyage.” He later released, “You Get Me (A Final Word).”

Chiiild has a packed year scheduled. A day before his album drops, he’ll launch the Better Luck In The Next Life tour in Santa Ana, CA. The tour will hit major cities like Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, and New York City. Then, he’ll conclude on April 11th in San Francisco.

Following the release of his latest three singles, it seems like Chiiild is on pace to have one of the strongest R&B releases of the year with Better Luck In The Next Life.

Check out his new single below.

Quotable Lyrics
I say you’re just caught in the moment
When you’re close, I get reckless
Laying in the wreckage
I can’t stay for breakfast, yeah

Trippie Redd Teases Travis Scott, Chief Keef Collabs

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It looks like Trippie Redd is gearing up to kick off 2023 in an exciting way. Over the past couple of days, the “Miss The Rage” rapper has been taking to his social media accounts to tease new music.

After sharing upcoming collaborations and snippets of a few songs, he may even be preparing to drop a new album.

Trippie Redd is seen on November 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joce jfizzy/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

It all began when the 23-year-old posted to his Instagram Story on Monday (January 9). “The Dark Knight Returns…. #MM,” he writes, before sharing a screenshot of a conversation with Travis Scott.

In the exchange, Trippie says he needs the ASTROWORLD rapper’s verse back before Friday. “Yeaaaa engineer should be sending it back in like [an] hour,” writes Scott.

Of course, the duo’s first collaboration is 2017’s energetic “Dark Knight Dummo.” It’s unclear at this time whether or not the new track they’re teasing will be part two, or an entirely new concept.

Furthermore, a snippet of the Ohio native filming a music video with Chief Keef is also circulating on social media.

Furthermore, according to a tweet from Kurrco, Trippie and his team may be responsible for already uploading the alleged new album to the backend of streaming services. “Trippie Redd’s upcoming #MM project will feature Juice WRLD, Future, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Chief Keef, Summrs, Lil B, Rich The Kid, Rob49 & more,” reads the tweet.

At this point, 2021’s Trip At Knight serves as his most recent full-length offering. The 18-track album boasts features from the likes of Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Ski Mask The Slump God and others. However, it certainly seems as though he’ll be dropping something else very soon.

Are you hyped to hear some new music from Trippie Redd? Comment your thoughts down below. Finally, be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates and releases.