Overall, November 2024 was a great month of hip-hop albums, and it was also a month that contained some phenomenal singles. Of course, Ab-Soul, FERG, and many others came through with some projects that fans were certainly expecting. However, it was Kendrick Lamar who completely shook things up when he decided to drop the album GNX out of nowhere. It is a project that has subsequently given way to a tour, which is set to begin in April. Meanwhile, on the singles front, we got some incredible stuff from a plethora of artists, including MIKE, Hi-Tech, and many others. So without further ado, here are our favorites from the last 30 days.
Overall, the last 31 days have been pretty special as it pertains to the hip-hop world, and that is why we are excited to present the hottest hip-hop albums and songs of October 2024. Some of the biggest artists in the culture came through with new music. Tyler, the Creator stunned with Chromakopia. Moreover, GloRilla was able to prove her superstardom with Glorious. Additionally, artists like Ab-Soul got us hyped up with some fresh singles. Ultimately, it was a truly incredible month.
Let us know your hottest hip-hop albums and songs fromthe past month, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the music world.
Childish Gambino will soon be done releasing new music under this moniker fairly soon. According to HipHopDX, the Georgia jack of all trades recently spilled the beans about his future projects, while previewing a fair share of unreleased tracks from them. The rapper hosted what he called the GILGA Radio Livestream via Instagram live last night. He announced it on X and a fan asked him if there was going to be new music previewed. Gambino had the perfect response, saying, “Of course. It’s a rollout dummy.”
About one month ago to the day, he announced a new album called Atavista. At the time of that reveal, there was speculation that it was going to be updated version of 3.15.20. Those suspicions were right on the money because Gambino confirmed that to be the case during GILGA. The other major piece of information we gathered is that after Atavista drops (we still don’t know when yet), Childish Gambino will put out one more album under his stage name. It will be titled Bando Stone & the New World, which doubles a soundtrack for an eponymous movie that he is a part of.
— STRAPPED! | Hip-Hop/Rap News (@STRAPPEDUS) April 15, 2024
Finally, the other exciting part about this livestream were all of the tracks teased. According to the Reddit thread above, fans were claiming that Gambino played songs such as “Human Sacrifice” and a revamp of “35.31,” called “Little Foot, Big Foot” which features Young Nudy. Speaking of which, the hitmaker revealed that a music video for the latter will be dropping in the next few weeks. It has certainly been a long time coming for his fans, and Gambino recognized that. “My fans are great and have been so patient and are starving — this album is for you guys.”
What are your thoughts on Childish Gambino announcing two more new albums under this moniker? Out of all of the snippets he played at GILGA Radio, which one was your favorite and why? How do you feel about Atavista being a mixed and mastered version of his last album 3.15.20? After he releases these albums, do you think he will retire? Or will he drop music under his government name? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Childish Gambino. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Metro Boomin has confirmed that he plans on releasing three separate projects in 2024. He revealed his goal for the new year while responding to a fan on Twitter, on Sunday. Metro wrote: “2023 was great but just watch what I do 2024!!!!!,” which prompted the fan to ask how many albums they can expect. The producer responded: “3 at the very least.”
Metro has teased having multiple collaborative projects in the works, including with Future and more recently, Zaytoven. He and Future have been promoting their album for many months at this point. On December 23, Future confirmed that it’s “on the way” in a post on social media. They’re yet to provide further details as to a title or a release date.
Metro Boomin at Variety Hitmakers, Presented By Sony Audio held at Nya West on December 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Billboard via Getty Images)
As for his effort with Zaytoven, Metro recently announced the plan on Twitter. “Me and @zaytovenbeatz probably got 100 [three flame emojis] beats by now,” he wrote in one post. “I got on here to ask you guys what artist should we do a tape with first but now I’m thinking maybe it should be a compilation tape of various artists over these masterpieces!” From there, he added in a subsequent post: “The sound of these beats me and @zaytovenbeatz make together are so unique like nothing my ears have ever heard before. I think we need a name as a production duo.. any ideas?” Check out his post about his expectations for the new year below.
Metro ended 2023 with his album, Heroes & Villains, finishing as the most-streamed hip-hop project on Spotify. Fans on the platform listened to the project over 3 billion times. Be on the lookout for further updates on Metro Boomin on HotNewHipHop.
It’s starting to get real chilly… well, in certain parts of the world, anyway, but it helps that our R&B Season playlist updates are always hot no matter the weather. Moreover, we rounded up the best of the best soulful cuts to drop this week, and we have some great albums and singles to go over. First up is Mariah The Scientist, who dropped her ten-track effort To Be Eaten Alive, a brief but nonetheless lush experience. Specifically, the track “Out of Luck” combines classic R&B melodies with a peppy and vibrant instrumental that is as groovy as it is sensual. With other appearances from her boo Young Thug, 21 S*vage, and Vory, it’s a well-rounded and above all tender offering.
However, speaking of features, there’s one placement on our R&B Season playlist update this week that wipes that category clean. In contrast to this last highlight, Brent Faiyaz just dropped the feature-heavy album Larger Than Life, and it’s… well, larger than life. Tracks like “Outside All Night,” with its dusty strings, trap-inspired beat, and vocal harmonies, provide some really creative interpretations within the genre. It helps, too, that A$AP Rocky and N3WYRKLA come through with some energetic and gorgeous guest contributions, respectively.
Furthermore, this week also graced our R&B Season playlist with some throwback vibes for the 2000s crowd. If you miss classic soul and hip-hop fusions that are glamorous, poppy, and confident, Mary J. Blige and Vado fulfilled your wishes with the single “Still Believe In Love.” On the flip side, if you connect more strongly with the atmospheric and intimate R&B of contemporary fame, Majid Jordan’s new song “Violet” might be right up your alley. We say “might” because it’s a seven-minute slow burn, but its wavy guitar lines, synths, and subtle singing is still potent enough to captivate.
Meanwhile, on the underrated releases end of things, we also have Chxrry22’s new project Siren, on which the woozy “Favorite Girl” with Offset is a clear standout. In addition, there’s LOONY’s new single “Counting Thunder,” whose instrumentation is a more rock and indie-inspired take on rhythm and blues songwriting. Let us know what your favorite track from this R&B Season playlist update is- and which ones we missed this week- down in the comments. Check out the playlist above and come back to HNHH for more great music releases each week.
B.G. says that he wants to “flood the streets” with new music. Speaking with 2 Chainz on a FaceTime call that the rapper shared on social media, B.G. explained that he’s antsy to get back in the studio following his release from prison.
“If everything work out, man, I should be back on the road by November, man, December,” B.G. can be heard saying through the phone speakers. “I’m lookin’ forward to it, but I’m boutta get in this lab – do me about seven, eight albums right quick, and just get to leakin’ that shit, man, puttin’ that shit out, floodin’ the streets.”
Rapper B.G. (Christopher Noel Dorsey) of Cash Money Millionaires poses for photos after rehearsals for his performance on ‘The Jenny Jones Show’ in Chicago, Illinois in February 2000. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
The conversation comes after B.G. got out of prison, earlier this month, after serving over a decade behind bars for weapons and witness tampering charges. Upon B.G. earning his freedom, Birdman announced that he will be rejoining Cash Money going forward. “For the record, I just want n****s to know that my n***a [B.G.] official Cash Money — ain’t no cap in that,” Birdman declared on The 85 South Show. “Ya heard me? Ain’t nobody he can ever sign with beside this shit. I’m bringing all this shit together. B.G. signed to Cash Money so y’all don’t got to hear it from nowhere else.” Check out B.G.’s full plans for new music below.
Outisde of releasing new music, B.G. also recently revealed that his main focus is simply staying focused. In a post on social media from September 3, he wrote: “The main focus, is to stay focused. I’m not letting nobody rob me of my productivity, prosperity, positivity and peace of mind. My dreams then got bigger and my vision is clearer. 13 years was more then enough time for me to change the reckless path I was on. I’m getting back in the 100MillionDolla race, and my big homie gave me the route. #RNS”
