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Little Simz “Drop 7” Review

February 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Little Simz started her Drop EP series back in 2014, with its first five editions surrounding the release of her 2015 debut album. Drop 6 arrived in 2020, acting as a transition between her critically acclaimed studio albums, Grey Area and Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. Unlike her Inflo-produced albums, the five-track EP included production from numerous beat-makers, including Kal Banx, BLK VYNL, and St Francis Hotel.

Since 2019, Simz and Inflo have been on a 3-peat run of stellar hip hop masterpieces. They have consistently outdone themselves as one of hip hop’s most talented rapper/producer duos. In 2022, they dropped their third full-length collaboration, No Thank You. With Inflo’s help, we are currently seeing Simz at what appears to be a long-lasting creative peak. As we await her next album, Little Simz is back with Drop 7, a new EP fully produced by British musician Jakwob. It gives us an exciting glimpse into the next phase of her artistic evolution.

Little Simz Immerses Herself In New Sounds

Little Simz and Jakwob are frequent collaborators. He notably produced “Rollin’ Stone” from Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. However, this is their very first time locking in for an entire project. From Grey Area to No Thank You, Simz and Inflo built their own unique sound chemistry, but Drop 7 sees Jakwob pushing her out of her comfort zone. Little Simz explores completely new musical territory on this EP. Over the course of seven tracks, she covers a range of genres.

The first two songs blend hip hop with Brazilian funk. This sound may be new for her, but it is unsurprising considering she once rapped about being “in São Paulo eating palm hearts.” “Mood Swings” is a minimal yet energetic opening track that is dynamic in how it transitions between a calm hook and hard-hitting verses. The song seamlessly flows into “Fever,” another danceable Brazilian funk track. From there, we get hip hop bangers like the fast-paced “Torch” and the bouncy “Power.” There is also “I Ain’t Feelin’ It,” which has a wavy trap instrumental. Songs like the house fusion, “SOS” and the Jersey Club-inspired “Far Away” also test the limits of Little Simz’s sound. She traverses each of these musical styles with ease, freeing herself of artistic boundaries.

A Short Yet Adventurous Listen

With Jakwob’s multifaceted production skills, Drop 7 proves to be a short yet adventurous listen. His beats recall the aesthetic of Little Simz’s earlier work but with a more diverse soundscape. The experimental production is part of what makes this EP such an enjoyable change of pace. Still, Little Simz is always the star of her own show. Much like on Drop 6, she tries new flows and cadences.

Simz sounds more playful than ever on songs like “Fever,” where she raps in Portuguese and gives another nod to São Paulo. She proclaims herself as “International Simbi.” There is also “Torch” where she tries different voices. She playfully asks listeners if they “wanna see some more” before telling them “don’t be afraid of the bounce” as soon as the beat drops. The aptly-titled “Mood Swings” shifts between soft-spoken lyrics over muted percussion and demanding bars over explosive drums.

Simz also flexes her success and realness on “I Ain’t Feelin’ It.” On this track, she references her Top Boy character as she says, “shell, shell, shell when they see me / Shelley’s nail bar only exists on the TV.” No matter how she raps, Little Simz is always commanding in her delivery, demanding the attention of the listener. She even reaches beyond rapping as she sings on the closing track, “Far Away.”

Overall, Drop 7 comes and goes as a 15-minute listen, but its seven songs leave a lasting impression of the potential next steps in Little Simz’s creative progression. It is a quality reminder of how the Drop series has helped foster this growth. Drop 7 is ultimately satisfying as a short EP that builds anticipation for her next full-length album. The latest installment in the series hopefully signifies what is next to come from the UK wordsmith.

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Little Simz Explores The Club Scene On “Drop 7” EP

February 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One of the most intriguing rappers from the UK area is back to bring something fresh to her discography. We are talking about London’s Little Simz. Arguably the best the country has to offer, the soon-to-be 30-year-old is always blending creative instrumentals with pinpoint lyricism. If you have the mindset that female rappers these days are trash, just check out a Little Simz project. She is as close as a sure thing gets with every release. The amount of effort that goes into each song is something to behold.

Little Simz dropped her last full-length record just a little over a year ago with NO THANK YOU. It was a terrific listen that quickly became an album of the year candidate right before the end of 2022. Simz had some beautiful songs about being comfortable with yourself and loving everything about you. Today though, she is adding onto a series that she started in the early stages of her career.

Listen To Drop 7 By Little Simz

The colorful musical mind has sporadically put out an EP series called Drop. Usually, the tracklists a do not exceed five songs, but this seventh one ironically has seven. This also marks a decade long achievement for Simz. On Drop 7, she explores some dancier sounds that have a faster pace to them. There are some melodic cuts sprinkled in as well, allowing for Simz to show off her singing talents. The one drawback is that a good deal of the songs are too short. But, this is an EP and this may not be the last we see of her this year.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, Drop 7, by Little Simz? Where does this project rank in her discography and why? Do you think that something bigger is coming later in the year? Which songs are you gravitating toward the most right now? If she added features who should she have brought on? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Little Simz. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

Drop 7 Tracklist:

Mood Swings
Fever
Torch
SOS
I Ain’t Feelin It
Power
Far Away

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Hit-Boy & LaRussell Release Their Joint EP “RENT DUE” Early On EVEN

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

EVEN has been a popular music platform for the past few months now as several artists have taken part in exploring the trend. If you are not familiar with it, it is a website that allows creators to release their material early. They way you can access the content is by paying the amount of money you are comfortable paying. It is broken down in tiers and each one gives you access to different content. Hit-Boy is one of the latest to hop on the bandwagon to get out a new EP.

Just two days ago, Hit-Boy, his father Big Hit, and LaRussell all came together for a single “ANOTHER ONE.” This turned out to be the lead track for Hit-Boy and LaRussell’s team EP RENT DUE. It is a seven-song project with features from Tietta, MALACHI, and JANE HANDCOCK. It does hit streaming until February 26, but Hit-Boy wanted to give it to the fans as soon as possible.

Listen To RENT DUE By Hit-Boy & LaRussell

Another reason why RENT DUE is out a couple of weeks in advance is because Hit-Boy and LaRussell are launching a relief program. It is called Rent Relief, accoording to the press release, and it is aiming to award 15 entrepreneurs and/or creatives $1,000 which will run between February and April. The CEO and Founder of Rent Relief, Mag Rodriguez shares why this partnership is important. “The rent crisis is getting worse in our communities. Small business owners, creatives, and artists have it worse during economic downturns. LaRussell has advocated for giving back through his Pay What You Want initiatives with small business owners, which made him a perfect partner for this campaign.”

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, RENT DUE, by Hit-Boy and LaRussell? Which tracks are you gravitating toward and why? Who had the best feature on the record and why? Is Hit-Boy the greatest modern-day hip-hop producer? Is this the better of the two projects he has dropped this year? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Hit-Boy and LaRussell. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

RENT DUE Tracklist:

LEAD ME TO THE WATER with Tietta
ETHICS with MALACHI
ANOTHER ONE with Big Hit
REAL LIFE (feat. JANE HANDCOCK)
KING KONG
LUXURY
IT’S TRADITION

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CJ Fly Drops Off Three-Track EP “SAME 24”

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Brooklyn, New York rapper CJ Fly is back with a quick EP called SAME 24. It features three songs titled “The List,” “Alchemist Flow,” and “Devil’s Eye.” If you have not heard of him he is more of an underground face that got his start with Pro Era. The collective that features its headliner, Joey Bada$$, CJ was actually one of the founding fathers if you will. If you have been keeping up with his work recently, you would know that his latest effort is PIRANHA, a collaboration tape with Stoic.

That dropped back in late November of last year and featured lyrical geniuses Mick Jenkins, Nyck Caution, and more. Fans were digging the release because CJ Fly has decided to get out a deluxe version of it. According to his Instagram account, the new edition will be out on February 9. He announced this by giving a little background on how he and Mick came to create “SANGRE / AGUA.”

Listen To SAME 24 By CJ Fly

At the very end of the storytime, CJ Fly said, “#PIRANHADELUXE 2/9.” So, to tide fans over until that moment arrives, he gave them an EP. There is no word if these will be on the deluxe, but it sure is a possibility. When he revealed the artwork on IG he had plenty of people, including his close friend, Joey Bada$$ dying laughing about it. That is because it is a photo of comedian Katt Williams. You know, the guy who went on an explosive rant earlier this month? You can stream CJ’s EP now.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, Same 24, by CJ Fly? Is this the best project he has put together? If not, which one are you gravitating toward instead? What song is the best out of this group of three? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding CJ Fly. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

SAME 24 Tracklist:

The List
Alchemist Flow
Devil’s Eye

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Che Noir Is Destined For Greatness With “The Color Chocolate, Vol. 1”

January 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Just over a week ago, we covered Buffalo’s own Che Noir and her lead single for her EP, The Color Chocolate, Vol. 1. She brought on special guests Your Old Droog and Evidence for “Junior High.” It was a lyrically adept track as you might expect, with great storytelling elements surrounding each spitter’s youth. Of course, it was an excellent track all around and down to the production as well.

Che Noir announced the four-track taster on her Instagram around the same time. “The Color Chocolate EP drops January 26th. Full Album coming soon after. Yall ready for some new Ché Noir music? New Ché Noir Merch?” We are definitely ready because it is now here! One comment on her post saying that the tape is out encapsulates our emotions about this more or less. “4 tracks n still b better than n****s full albums ”

Listen To The Color Chocolate, Vol. 1 By Che Noir

The fact this is just an EP says a lot about Che’s commitment to excellence. This full project that will come after this is shaping up to be an Album of the Year contender. Every song here is unskippable because every aspect is nailed to perfection. Go stream Che Noir’s new material right now, you will not be disappointed.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, The Color Chocolate, Vol. 1, by Che Noir? Is this the best EP of the year so far, why or why not? Will her upcoming album be one of the strongest LPs of the year? Which rapper had the best guest performance here and why? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Che Noir. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

The Color Chocolate, Vol. 1 Tracklist:

Peaches and Herb with Ransom
Junior High with Your Old Droog & Evidence
Greek Scholar with ICECOLDBISHOP
Vanilla Skies

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Isaiah Rashad And Spotify Team Up To Bring Four Live Versions Of “Cilvia Demo” For Its 10th Anniversary

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Isaiah Rashad is one of the more celebrated/underrated rappers from the last 15 years or so. The Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) signee has been dropping wavy, low-key bangers since 2014 and has worked with some of the premier talents. He does not drop too often, sadly. Rashad’s last full release came all the way back in 2021 with The House Is Burning. Only his third project, the Chattanooga native recruited heavy hitters Lil Uzi Vert, Duke Deuce, Smino, Jay Rock, and more.

While it is a big album and a solid release, his first might be his best. That would be Cilvia Demo put out in 2014. Rashad dropped the project nearly 10 years ago to the day, January 28. To commemorate this amazing achievement streaming giant Spotify collaborated with him to revive his classic. The reason they wanted to do this is because of the DSP’s new series.

Listen To Cilvia Demo – Spotify Ten – 10th Anniversary By Isaiah Rashad

According to HipHopDX, this new venture is called TEN. On top of dropping just the music, Spotify is also doing its version of NPR’s Tiny Desk in a way. They are inviting artists to perform live in front of fans and other artists. Spectators get to ask the performers questions too. Rashad gave some background on the making of Cilvia Demo and it sounds like it was a success. Above you will only find these live versions on Spotify. Additionally, you can watch the full performance with the YouTube link.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, Cilvia Demo – Spotify Ten – 10th Anniversary, by Isaiah Rashad? Do you think this is a good idea for Spotify to do this, why or why not? Is he the best artist on Top Dawg Entertainment, why or why not? Which track was performed the best live out of these four? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Isaiah Rashad. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

Cilvia Demo – Spotify Ten – 10th Anniversary Tracklist:

Menthol (Live) – Spotify Ten Version
Rip Kevin Miller (Live) – Spotify Ten Version
Shot You Down (Live) – Spotify Ten Version
Heavenly Father (Live) – Spotify Ten Version

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Kyle Dion Is Fun, Serious, And Everything In Between On New EP “If My Jeans Could Talk”

January 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sometimes the most entertaining artists are not the most popular ones. Not to say Kyle Dion does not have a passionate fan base, though. But, he is not raking in some of numbers that the biggest artists do even though they tend to be mediocre. You would think he would be bigger than he is, especially after listening to his newest project. Kyle Dion, the Coral Springs, Florida R&B singer is back after a near three-year hiatus. He dropped his last project, Sassy, on September 17, 2021.

While this is not a LP, Dion is not short changing anyone on this EP, If My Jeans Could Talk. It features eight tracks with no features and three singles released ahead of it. Kyle spoke about his newest work and the inspiration behind it with Rated R&B. “I’m a bit more vulnerable, a bit more real, and a bit more carefree. I didn’t worry if anyone would like it, but instead focused on how it made me feel, and how I love it and how I wanted to create it for myself, for Kyle. But, I feel this is a project to give to my fans to let them know that I am back and here is an appetizer before my 3rd album.”

Listen To If My Jeans Could Talk By Kyle Dion

One of the singles is “Hang Me Out to Dry” and it is one of the more somber cuts on the tape. It sees Kyle sing about a frustrating relationship where both parties are not doing the best job of staying together. However, he feels that he is still being screwed over because there is a lack of communication. Other highlights include the intro track “Gimmie,” with its nice guitar shreds and easy-to-follow rhythm. One of his strengths are his falsetto vocals and they are all over this project. If you are wondering, they sound great. So far, this has the potential to be one of the best EPs of the year.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, If My Jeans Could Talk, by Kyle Dion? Is this the best body of work he has ever put out, why or why not? Which tracks are you gravitating toward the most and why? Does he deserve more attention in the R&B lane, or is he properly rated? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kyle Dion. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

If My Jeans Could Talk Tracklist:

Gimmie
Kissy
Let’s Get It On
Put Your Hand in My Pocket
Hang Me Out to Dry
Boyfriend Jeans
Soul Tied
XYXY

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UMI Releases New Ep “Talking To The Wind” That Reflects On A Unique Time In Her Career

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It has been quite some time since HNHH has talked about Seattle, Washington-bred R&B/Soul artist UMI. A lot has happened over the past year or so for the 24-year-old singer. Vulture recently put out a feature piece the day she came through with her brand-new EP, talking to the wind. It is a four-track offering that had half of its songs released months before. Those two were “happy im” and “why dont we go.” UMI is not the most active name in the space, at least in the past couple of years.

But, as we mentioned, she has gone through quite a bit of turmoil. In her particular case, it has to do with the falling out with her now-former RCA-affiliated label, Keep Cool Records. This new ep is UMI’s first release since leaving after it was her dream in high school to join it. In her conversation with Vulture, she gave her reasoning as to why it was time.

Listen To Talking To The Wind By UMI

“I wanted to leave because I knew it wasn’t serving me anymore. I didn’t feel like there was any excitement at my label for me.” However, even though the label was ahead of UMI’s schedule and it took a chunk out of her, it was the right thing for her career. “My ego definitely was like, ‘F*** you, you’re gonna drop me?’ And then I was like, UMI, you wanted to leave and you’ve been hinting at that for a while, so why are you mad?” Furthermore, she explained the meaning of the title. “The EP was made during that unknown time. When I felt lost during that process, I spent so much time outside letting the wind just touch me and heal me. The wind kept telling me, ‘UMI, just trust.’” Hear what UMI has to say with the links above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, talking to the wind, by UMI? Is this the best body of work she has ever put out, why or why not? Which tracks are you gravitating toward the most and why? Do you think she will come through with a full-length project this year too? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding UMI. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

talking to the wind Tracklist:

why dont we go
happy im
not necessarily
SHOW ME OUT

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Flo Milli Taps Bryson Tiller For New Version Of Her Hit Song “Never Lose Me”

December 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back at the very start of December, Alabama rapper and singer Flo Milli dropped one of her singles that might land on her upcoming album next year. “Never Lose Me” has been becoming a hit amongst her fans and the general public. The reason is because of how catchy and whispy Flo’s melodies are on it. Because of all of the hype surrounding it, she decided to add some new versions.

On Christmas Eve, Milli released an EP with all five renditions. It includes the original, a Lil Yachty feature, sped and slowed down, and a Bryson Tiller appearance. The latter is the one we are going to touch on today, as it was released recently compared to Yahcty’s. Adding the Kentucky born singer and rapper to this was a genius move by Flo.

Listen To “Never Lose Me” By Flo Milli And Bryson Tiller

Essentially, he is rapping from the perspective of the man that Milli is messing around with. He raps with a blistering pace nearly matching the same Flo (see what we did there). Yachty took a more melodic approach using his “Poland” like warbles. Overall, it is good to hear Bryson on some newer tracks. He recently dropped a Soundcloud exclusive EP not too long ago as well.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new version of “Never Lose Me” by Flo Milli and Bryson Tiller? Is this the best edition of the track, why or why not? Where does this song rank amongst the rest of the hit songs in 2023? Is Flo going to blow up even more next year, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Flo Milli and Bryson Tiller. Finally, stay with us for the best song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Yea p***y like butter, I’m coming right back, aye, aye
Sped in the whip and I ain’t come in no hoopty (no hoopty)
Beat the hoe opps I’m proud no trudy
She on my top made a mess no truly
Tryna earn keep had to flex, uh-huh
Ion’t even think about the rest, nuh-uh

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BigXthaPlug And Offset Ride The Beat On “Climate” Effortlessly

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Southern hip-hop has always been providing the genre with infectious hits for decades on decades. The slow-mo and wavy sounds just have something about them that gets listeners in a trance. However, some artists just hit you with endless slippery flows and intriguing cadences. One of those names who is doing this as of late is BigXthaPlug.

He has been releasing music into the world since 2019 but has been hitting his stride over the past year or so. In 2023, Plug put out his debut album, Amar. That came out in late April, but this new EP is garnering some serious buzz. THE BIGGEST is shaping up to be the perfect reminder for fans that Plug is going to be doing bigger and bigger things going forward.

Listen To “Climate” By BigXthaPlug And Offset

One of the reasons for that is because he was able to nab a feature from Offset. Together, their aggressive flow patterns are perfect compliments on the song “Climate.” THE BIGGEST dropped on December 1, but the music video for this track has just hit YouTube. Already, the visuals have raked in over 313,000 views in two days. That is good enough for number 21 on trending for music. Production is also a strong point here with its watery and plucky synths and banging trap percussion.

What are your initial thoughts on this new song, “Climate,” by BigXthaPlug and Offset? Is this the best track from Plug’s THE BIGGEST? Is he going to be someone who takes off even higher next year after his coming out party? If you were to compare him to more established rappers, who is he similar to? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around BigXthaPlug and Offset. Finally, always stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Went to the top and I shopped, I’m a socket (Hey)
Counted me out, but I do it for Rocket (Take)
I took your b**** on a jet to the tropics (Let’s go)
Post on the block with the work, come and shop
Hit the flame, make it rain, make the b**** come and mop it (Ha)
That n**** snitched for his pic’, hit the docket (Snitch)

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