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Wale Builds Momentum With Chaz French Collab “What’s The Play”

September 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Wale is on the horizon of dropping a new album and although we don’t know anything else yet, that’s enough to get us excited. The Washington D.C. rapper has been inching his way back into the limelight as of late with his biggest step being a new tour. In just five days, he will be embarking on a 33-day trek across North America and it’s called Every Blue Moon. The Tour. There’s a chance we could be getting the project within the next couple of months, but no one really knows yet. For now though, Wale has been treating his starving fans with a few singles over the last week and “What’s The Play” is the latest one.

Prior to this, the “Lotus Flower Bomb” artist put out a two-track EP called Ghetto Speak. It consisted of the title track and “Mission Statement”. Both brought some more conscious ideas to the table like the pros and cons of growing up in D.C. Now, with “What’s The Play”, which features Chaz French, Wale is asking himself how he should continue to move. He acknowledges his own absence on the chorus and wonders if he’s still got real supporters still out there. Again, there’s more to like here in terms of substance, but Wale also gives a dynamic vocal performance, too. Check out the single with the link below.

“What’s The Play” – Wale & Chaz French

Quotable Lyrics:

N****S DON’T WANT PROBLEMS LIKE WE WANT IT
ANY DEEPER IN THE FIELD ID HAVE CLEATS ON ME
YALL NEEDED YALL VILLAIN 13 SUMMERS
BUT I BE STILL RUNNING S*** LIKE YALL IN DEEP COVERAGE
I DONT NEED FRIENDS I NEED BROTHERS
I DONT NEED A WOMAN I JUST NEED LUGGAGE

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Drake & Benny The Butcher’s “Buffalo Freestyle” Vanishes From Streaming Services

August 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Benny The Butcher fans were greeted by a welcome surprise, the Griselda rapper’s new EP Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1. The project boasts various high-profile features from the likes of Fabolous, 38 Spesh, and of course, Drake. Their long-awaited collab “Buffalo Freestyle” was a fan favorite, but sadly, it along with the rest of the EP was quickly removed from streaming services.

For obvious reasons, fans are disappointed, and wondering what happened. Reportedly, it disappeared from Spotify yesterday (August 23), and other streaming services followed shortly after. For now, it remains unclear exactly what prompted its removal, but as expected, social media users have some theories.

Fans Wonder Why Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1 Got Removed

Benny the Butcher and Drake’s “Buffalo Freestyle” Has Been Removed From Streaming

Full details here: https://t.co/zwaaMakIem pic.twitter.com/R1OLlMhTS8

— Complex (@Complex) August 23, 2024

Two tracks from the EP, the ones that do not feature Drake, are still live on Benny’s YouTube channel. “Buffalo Freestyle” says it’s been removed due to a copyright claim by Universal Music Group. Benny The Butcher has yet to address the debacle. This is far from the first time there have been issues with the release of the song, however. Benny first announced that he recorded a track with Drake in 2020. In 2021, he shared that they traded songs to appear on each others’ projects, adding that it may not ever come out. He noted that he was frustrated by the situation, but didn’t blame Drake.

“I was pissed, I’m not gon’ lie. It’s a f*cking Drake record,” he said at the time of the track not getting an official release. “It was my biggest record…It’s a record just sitting in my pocket but I understand the mechanics of the business… No way did I take it like ‘Damn he f*cked me over.’ I swear to God I didn’t take it like that because this is Drake; the biggest artist in the world.” What do you think of Benny The Butcher’s new EP, Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1, disappearing from streaming services? Are you disappointed? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Quando Rondo Releases “Here For A Reason: In The Darkest Time” EP Amid Legal Troubles

August 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quando Rondo has been having a hard time staying out of trouble with the law throughout his career. Currently, the Savannah, Georgia rapper is awaiting a prison sentence after pleading guilty to his 2023 federal drug trafficking investigation. The charges included of drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity. His time behind bars will be determined on December 12, according to WTOC 11. He is currently facing a maximum of up to five years. However, it could have been 20 had he not accepted a plea deal in addition to pleading guilty to a lesser charge. That was a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances.

While Quando Rondo is out on bond, he is sharing some a new EP, Here for a Reason: In The Darkest Time. Moreover, this is now another instance where he’s dropped material for his fans during his legal dilemmas. “Cash” was the most recent release, but it does not make the cut for Quando Rondo’s Here for a Reason. However, “Gotta Do Better & Pray”, an August 2 single, is on this five-song EP. Throughout the 14-minute listen, Quando Rondo is retelling his rough upbringing, how the police have it out for him and more. He even interpolates the iconic hook from 50 Cent’s “Many Men” on “Could’ve Been Me”. It seems that Quando Rondo is trying to paint himself in a more positive light but listen for yourself with the links below.

Here For A Reason: In The Darkest Time – Quando Rondo

Here for a Reason: In The Darkest Time Tracklist:

Bad Guy
Could’ve Been Me
Gotta Do Better & Pray
Give Me A Sign with YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Point Of View

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Lil Mosey Drops New EP, “Love U Forever,” As An Independent Artist

August 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Mosey has shared a new EP titled Love U Forever, after dropping the latest single for the project, “By Yourself,” two weeks ago. The new project comes after he separated from his former label and inked a deal to go independent with Cinq Music, earlier this year. “I’m excited to finally be able to release independently,” Lil Mosey back in March. “I’m grateful to have a partner like Cinq and Barry. I know that we will do great things together.”

Mosey shared the release on his Instagram page on Friday, resulting in mixed feelings from fans. Some have been loving the direction he’s going in with the new music. One top comment reads: “I Love ‘So what’ my personal favorite on the EP and I’m messin w the new era heavy! Keep it up bro!” Not all of the reactions have been so positive, however. One more popular response complains: “This album is sh*t ngl all the songs sound the exact same it’s just that boring ass voice. He lost all his energy in his songs, this ep trash.” Outside of music, Mosey recently discussed his legal case, in which he was found not guilty of rape, with HotNewHipHop. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Mosey on HNHH and check out Love U Forever below.

Lil Mosey Evolves His Sound On New Album

Tracklist:

Go Ahead
By Yourself
Planet
Me vs Me
Stuck in October
So What
This Time
She Knows

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Drake Shows Love To His Streaming Fans, Drops Off “100 GIGS” EP

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It was bound to happen at some point. Drake has just put “It’s Up,” “Blue Green Red”, and “Housekeeping Knows”, aka 100 GIGS, on DSPs. All three songs were a part of 100 GB of numerous files, videos, and random clips that the Canadian icon decided to share with the world. All of this is available on 100gigs.org, a site he launched on August 6. As of now, we aren’t really sure what Drake’s plan is right now by releasing all of this content. Sure, he supposedly took the time to respond to A$AP Rocky’s subliminals on “It’s Up”. But as far as we can tell, none of his bars were digs at Kendrick Lamar.

21 Savage did seem to have his sights set on him on the track we just mentioned, though. The only slight indicator that shows that something is possibly brewing is an IG account that Drake follows. It goes by indigochild369 and in the user’s bio it reads, “First account made some people anxious. Here we go again round 2 “‘FIGHT’”. That message presumably alludes to the plottttwiistttttt page that Drake put together during this 100gigs.org rollout. This could all be a ploy to try and get under Lamar’s skin, which is something Drake did plenty of during “round one”. Obviously, though he would be quite foolish to do that again based on the results. But yes, as it stands, Drake is doing what he does best with this 100 GIGS release, and these next few weeks will be interesting to monitor.

100 GIGS– Drake

100 GIGS Tracklist:

It’s Up (feat. Young Thug & 21 Savage)
Blue Green Red
Housekeeping Knows (feat. Latto)

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Rarri True Aims To Make A Statement In “Only Ten Mins”

August 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chicago rapper Rarri True is making his comeback after a year and a half away. In 2023, he released Time To Talk, his third album. Now, he is back with a new EP, the release of which was accompanied by a series of music videos. Over the past month, Rarri has released a new song and video each week. Additionally, he released behind-the-scenes footage of how his videos came together. ONLY TEN MINS offers listeners a glimpse into Rarri’s world, telling part of his story through four well-crafted tracks. Rarri’s latest work is similar to fellow Chicago rapper Polo G’s early music. The production is melancholic, and the lyrics are surprisingly thoughtful. Selflessness and sacrifice, as well as resilience and growth, are overarching messages that Rarri wants listeners to take from his latest work.

The second and lead single, “Last Supper”, released earlier this month. That track is the best showcase of what Rarri aims to achieve musically. He reflects on his time away and details his determination to return better than before. He acknowledges the struggles he’s gone through in the streets and in other aspects of life, interpersonal or otherwise. Rarri is determined to prove that he has more than “ten minutes of fame.” Of course, those already familiar with Rarri True may be through his relationship with model Blac Chyna, which ended several years ago. On ONLY TEN MINS, he aims to prove that he is more a name one might see as a footnote in the tabloids. Not only is he a rapper, but he is also an aspiring businessman and entrepreneur. The budding artist is aiming very high. Who are we to deny that? Stream ONLY TEN MINS below.

Rarri True – ONLY TEN MINS

ONLY TEN MINS tracklist:

GAVE YOUR LAST
LAST SUPPER
POP OUT
TOOK LOSSES

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Summrs Delivers The Final Precursing EP Before Album With “NIGHTFALL”

August 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lafayette, Louisiana’s melodic rap specialist Summrs is once again not ready to dive head first into his new album. Some hope was shown after the release of his most recent single “Marble Floors” and a post surrounding it on his Instagram. Also contributing to that, was when the 24-year-old put out his foreshadowing EP, B4DARAVEN. That title alone would have anyone believing that TALE OF DA RAVEN would be next to follow after both of those releases. However, that is not the case, as Summrs is back with one more precursing EP called NIGHTFALL. This new set of songs is one track shorter than B4DARAVEN, sitting at six in total. On this extended play, the new fan-favorite “Marble Floors” serves as the lead single.

However, out of all of the other drops over the last few months, that is the only one that makes the cut. It will be interesting to see what records make TALE OF DA RAVEN. Hopefully, none of the material on these EPs weave their way into collection, as that would obviously kill the hype factor going into the ensuing first listen. Speaking of which, Summrs fans will be able to spin the album on September 20, according to Genius. That date seems pretty concrete considering all of the music we have gotten from him. It seems that the MC’s plan with these tapes is to give his listeners an idea of what the LP will sound like. Based on what we have heard, Summrs will most likely include his signature pluggnb style, along with some rage and psychedelic soundscapes, too. NIGHTFALL is giving off that vibe to us especially on the “Nightfall Outro”. However, we will just have to wait and see, but for now, stream NIGHTFALL with the links below.

NIGHTFALL– Summrs

NIGHTFALL Tracklist:

Bentley Mulsanne
FWWYN
Phantom Muzik
F.O.B.
Marble Floors
Nightfall Outro

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Ransom Snags MadeinTYO To Produce His 3-Track EP “SMOKE & MIRRORS”

July 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Prolific underground New Jersey rapper Ransom has worked with plenty of talented producers before, but MadeinTYO might be the most interesting one of them all. While the latter was never a massive mainstream figure, the Honolulu, Hawaii born was closer to that mark than Ransom has ever been. The Atlanta based MC is known for breaking into stardom with songs like “Uber Everywhere”, “Skateboard P”, and “I Want”. All of these are far cries from the grittiness of the East Coast underground scene. So, when this surprise EP, SMOKE & MIRRORS, was announced just a couple of days ago, seeing MadeinTYO was a surprise. For those who have been following Ransom, you know that this is the second project for him this year. Beforehand, him and Harry Fraud teamed up for Lavish Misery.

That EP is longer than SMOKE & MIRRORS by five songs, so there is already a smaller margin for error on that factor alone. However, Ransom and MadeinTYO make the most of the 8:53 they share. The opening “SMOKING MIRRORS” is a smooth and chill introduction, with a peaceful guitar loop being the track’s backbone. Narratively, Ransom looks back at his past decisions in his life that have shaped him. “ANTEBELLUM” with Che Noir is a soulful cut about the give and take in relationships with her and Ransom rapping from their gender perspectives. To close things out is “HUMAN NATURE”, which arguably is MadeinTYO’s best beat here. Twinkling piano melodies along with dreamy and soft tones are an incredible marriage on this introspective cut. Overall, this is a terrific short body of work with incredible replay value.

SMOKE & MIRRORS– Ransom & MadeinTYO

SMOKE & MIRRORS Tracklist:

SMOKING MIRRORS
ANTEBELLUM (feat. Che Noir)
HUMAN NATURE (feat. J.Arrr)

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Kota The Friend & PRICE Link Up For Concise Seven-Track EP “SANCTIONED VOL. 1”

July 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kota the Friend is a rapper you go to for relax vibes and solid rhymes, and that is what he is providing on SANCTIONED VOL. 1. For the New York rapper, this is project number two for 2024, superseding his January tape, Lyrics to GO Vol. 5. That is the latest entry in that halo series for the “Colorado” lyricist and it was yet another business-as-usual kind of project. There are not many more rock steady spitters that Kota and it just feels like he never really flops on any occasion. On this seven-song EP, he is joined by a California artist by the name of PRICE (Price). He also goes by Pricetag and he is one half of the Audio Push tandem and works alongside Oktane.

Sadly, though, it appears that Oktane and PRICE are not too eager to release music together. The last time the hip-hop community heard anything from them was 2020 for a single called “Time To Listen”. You have to go back another year for when they dropped an album. That would be 2019’s Audio Mars. Conversely, PRICE is still active. He began releasing solo material right around the time Audio Push stopped. In fact, he also came through with a project in January too, putting out C.I.T.Y. and it’s deluxe. Maybe PRICE has a new permanent partner in rhyme with Kota the Friend, because SANCTIONED VOL. 1 sees them piece together poised performances.

Listen To SANCTIONED VOL. 1 By Kota The Friend & PRICE

SANCTIONED VOL. 1 Tracklist:

INTRO
SANCTIONED
ON THE RUN with Bas
1 OF 1
FIRST OF THE MONTH
RIGHT BACK
NO HESI (feat. Huey Briss & Nana)

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DC The Don Channels The Sounds Of Travis Scott & Rage On “2012” EP

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Milwaukee, Wisconsin underground multi-talent DC The Don is getting fans ready for a new album with this brand-new, three-track EP, 2012. The auto crooning rapper has been making waves for a couple of years now due to his atmospheric aura. He blends emo, R&B, rage, and psychedelic trap together, as he usually emanates the styles of your favorite superstars. Whether it be Juice WRLD, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, or Lil Uzi Vert, he has covered all their respective sounds numerous times. This time with 2012, DC The Don is replicating La Flame and Yeat mostly. Even though you can check out this aesthetic from other artists, he does still come across as engaging and full of energy. The track we are currently enjoying the most so far from this tape is the closer “IDK IT DEPENDS”.

The instrumental creates an incredible atmosphere, and it may be the highlight of the song. It is warped, aggressive, and feels grand in scale. DC’s animated adlibs that are reminiscent of earlier Travis are also a nice extra layer. If the mission of this track was to be a banger, then it passes with flying colors. Fans also seem to agree that this is the best of the trio, as it already has over 146,000 streams since its release this weekend. However, the tandem of “MR.” produced by Supah Mario (Young Thug, Drake, Lil Uzi Vert) and “FULLY LOADED” are more than serviceable. As we mentioned, 2012 is just a pre-cursor for DC’s fourth album which will be called REBIRTH. It does not have a release date yet, but we think it will drop in the next couple of months.

Listen To 2012 By DC The Don

2012 Tracklist:

MR. with Supah Mario
FULLY LOADED
IDK IT DEPENDS

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