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KAYTRANADA Releases Of Pair Of Lowkey Jams With New EP “Lover/Friend”

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Haitian-born producer KAYTRANADA has firmly established himself at this point in his career. Ever since bursting onto the scene back in 2016 with his debut album, 99.9%, his trajectory has only gone up from there. What helped immediately stand out to listeners was how willing he was to produce for different genres. Over time, KAYTRANADA has gotten better with each release. He has become an expert in basically every sound he has dabbled in. From house, hip-hop, dance, funk, R&B, and electronic, he can do it all.

This year was the first time he came out with a collaboration project. For many, it went over pretty well. KAYTRANADA and the always-colorful Aminé routinely brought out the best in each other. KAYTRAMINÉ featured the infectious “4EVA” with Pharrell Williams. It was an immediate summer hit. Additionally, tracks like “Master P” with Big Sean, and “EYE” with Snoop Dogg were solid as well.

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Listen To Lover/Friend By KAYTRANADA

To build on an already successful 2023, KAY is now back with a four-track EP. Lover/Friend technically features two songs, but the instrumentals are included too. The first cut, “Lover/Friend” has shimmering vocals from Rochelle Jordan. Track two, “Stuntin” features some lowkey rapping from Channel Tres. Both have a mellow feel that KAY has essentially trademarked at this point. Give them a spin above.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new EP from KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend? Out of the two tracks, “Lover/Friend” with Rochelle Jordan, and “Stuntin” featuring Channel Tres, which one is better? Is KAYTRANADA still one of the most slept-on producers in the hip-hop and R&B scene? 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 KAYTRANADA. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best project drops throughout the week.

Lover/Friend Tracklist:

  1. Lover/Friend with Rochelle Jordan
  2. Lover/Friend (Instrumental)
  3. Stuntin with Channel Tres
  4. Stuntin (Instrumental)

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Skepta Teams Up With 19-Year-Old Producer, Ryder, For “48 Hours” EP

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Skepta’s career is one of diversity and adaptability. The Tottenham rapper and DJ has experimented a lot over his roughly two-decade-long run in the hip-hop industry. From grime, and trap, to EDM even, the man has many tools in the tool belt. Back in mid-October, the 41-year-old put out a single that saw him bring a new twist to an Amy Winehouse classic, “Tears Dry On Their Own.” The track was retitled as “Can’t Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy).”

That was the most recent addition to Skepta’s new house-focused label, Más Tiempo. The entertainment group is a joint effort with a familiar face from Boy Better Know, Jammer. With all of that going on, he has not been able to put a lot of energy into his solo career. It has been four years since his last effort, Ignorance is Bliss. But, he seems to getting back into it a bit by teaming up with a rising producer, Ryder.

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Listen To 48 Hours By Ryder And Skepta

The 19-year-old hails from Kingston upon Hull, which is located in England. According to NME, he got a little TikTok virality after posting a rendition of one of Skepta’s cuts. Ryder went in and redid “Text Me Back” from Konnichiwa. That led to the two talents connecting to come out with a new EP, 48 Hours. There are two new songs, “All Alone” and “For You” with extra vocals from Dré Six. After that are tracks titled “#skeptacore.” There are three parts and one of them sees a twist on “Bullet From A Gun.” The beats provide some extra emotional weight to match the deep-cutting lyrics from Skepta. It is worth a serious listen.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new EP from Ryder and Skepta, 48 Hours? Which tracks are you enjoying the most so far? Out of the three renditions of classic Skepta tracks, which one did Ryder recreate best? 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 Skepta and Ryder. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best project drops too.

48 Hours Tracklist:

  1. All Alone with Ryder, Skepta & Dre Six
  2. For You with Ryder, Skepta & Dre Six
  3. #skeptacore pt. 1
  4. #skeptacore pt. 2
  5. #skeptacore pt. 3

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Queen Naija Shares Some Gorgeous Vocals On Her New EP “After The Butterflies”

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Queen Naija is a talented singer, there is no disputing that. She is back to put her skills on full display with a brand-new, 10-track EP, After the Butterflies. Over the course of 2023, Naija had been releasing a single here and there to keep her fans satisfied. One of the songs that had some people talking was a pretty unexpected collaboration with NBA YoungBoy.

“No Fake Love” had the contemporary R&B flare with some surprising well-placed vocals from the Lousiana rapper. His lower tone fit in well with the vibe of the track, and is a reason why it is becoming a hit in her catalog. Little did we know, it would be a single to the new EP we have now. In addition to that feature, Naija also taps some R&B powerhouses.

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Listen To After The Butterflies By Queen Naija

Monica, Eric Bellinger, and Ella Mai land here as well. As the title of the EP states, Naija wants to talk about the feelings you go through after those initial butterflies you get when you really like someone. This is an exciting time for Naija. In addition to this project, the Michigan native has just started a podcast on her YouTube page called Let’s Talk About It. The pilot episode debuted a couple of weeks ago and she grabbed Jayda Cheaves as her first guest. Go check that out, as well as the EP now!

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new EP from Quen Naija, After the Butterflies? Which tracks are you vibing with right now? Is she an underrated singer in the genre, or 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 breaking news around Queen Naija, as well as all of the best project drops.

After the Butterflies Tracklist:

  1. Fading Away
  2. Self Love
  3. One Of Them Days (feat. Monica)
  4. Truth Is
  5. Another Me
  6. Words of Affirmation
  7. Taboo (feat. Eric Bellinger)
  8. All or Nothing (feat. Ella Mai)
  9. No Fake Love (with YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
  10. Soul Tied

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Drake Fans Thank Joe Budden For “Scary Hours 3”

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Drake dropped his eagerly-anticipated new EP Scary Hours 3 recently, delivering six new tracks to his fans. The release came only weeks after the hitmaker unveiled his latest full-length album For All The Dogs, and fans were under the impression that he’d be taking some time off. They were quickly proven wrong, however, and jumped to theorize as to why Drake changed his mind.

Back at the beginning of October, Joe Budden shared his thought on For All The Dogs during an episode of his podcast. He had some harsh words for the LP, revealing that he thought Drake missed the mark. “I miss the Drake that was rapping for the rappers,” he explained.

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Fans Think Joe Budden’s Criticism Inspired Drake

Famously, Drake fired back with a lengthy Instagram comment, dragging Budden for his critique. This resulted in a bit of back and forth, subliminal dissing, and more. While some thought Budden went too hard on the Toronto native, others think his criticism was just what Drake needed, and inspired him to drop Scary Hours 3.

The EP’s getting praised on social media for its straightforward bars, which are just what Budden said he felt like For All The Dogs was missing. Of course, he also took some shots at the personality on his track “Stories About My Brothers,” painting a similar picture of Budden that he did in his aforementioned Instagram rant. “Imagine us getting our validation from an ex-musician searching for recognition/ Same story every time, they heckle in repetition/ I’m top of the mountain, these n***as still down at base camp, they planning they expedition,” he spits.

Twitter Users Credit Joe Budden For Drake’s New Project

What do you think of social media users thanking Joe Budden for Drake’s new EP, Scary Hours 3? Do you think Joe Budden’s criticism inspired him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Drops Trailer For “Scary Hours 3”

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Drake is one of the biggest artists in the entire world. Overall, he just came out with an album called For All The Dogs which as you can imagine, became a chart-topper. However, he told the world that he would be taking some sort of break. After delivering so much music, it only makes sense that he would be ready to pack it in for a bit. Well, he immediately went back on that by revealing that he would go on tour with J. Cole. Subsequently, he is coming through with a small EP for the people.

Last night, Drake took to social media where he revealed that tomorrow, fans will be getting Scary Hours 3. The popular EP series has boasted some incredible tracks over the years. Consequently, the hype for this new collection is real. Moreover, he dropped a trailer to the EP which features a dramatic voice-over. If one thing is for certain, it is that Drizzy is not messing around right now. He wants everyone to know he is coming correct.

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Drake Has Something New On The Way

“I’ll say this to you: I’m not… I feel no need to appease anybody,” Drake says. “I feel so confident about the body of work that I just dropped that I know I could go and disappear for, whatever, six months, a year, two years — even though I’m not really, like, into [laughs] I’m not really into the super lengthy disappearances for the sake of mystery, but… you know, ultimately, it’s coming to me in a way that I haven’t experienced maybe since, like, If You’re Reading This, where it’s just kind of like, I feel like I’m on drugs. I feel like I’m in that mental state without doing anything. I did those songs in the last five days.

“I didn’t have one bar written down for those songs on the night that For All The Dogs dropped. It’s not like I’m picking up from some unfinished sh*t, you know, this is just… it’s happening on its own. And, you know, who am I to fight it, right? And to fight back against the right thing would be… you know.” Let us know how excited you are for the EP, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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38 Spesh & Elcamino Team Up For Gritty New EP “Martyrs Prayer II”

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As brief as EPs can be, sometimes they are truly the distilled and absolute best parts of an artistic link-up. Here to prove that are rapper Elcamino and rapper-producer 38 Spesh, who take up bar-spitting duties and behind-the-board responsibilities respectively on Martyrs Prayer II. Moreover, if you are a fan of Griselda, you’ve probably heard these names before; if you’re not but you love hip-hop of the Golden Age, you should check this out. It’s a concise, skillful, and often reflective and dense collection of six tracks, which equal all killer and no filler. Spesh’s production is dusty, nonetheless versatile, and punchy, whereas the They Spit On Jesus MC is a compelling and narratively talented spitter.

Furthermore, Martyrs Prayer II‘s title indicates a somber reflection on lives of crime and struggle, which is definitely reflected on a few bars and beats. Just look at the languid bass on “No Drums” or the wistful keys on “Streets Don’t Love Us” for indications of that, in addition to Elcamino’s wordplay and picture-painting. Of course, this chemistry between him and 38 Spesh is hardly a shocker, as they have collaborated on full-length projects to great success before. For example, there’s the 2020 record Sacred Psalms, plus many other one-off tracks.

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Elcamino & 38 Spesh’s Martyrs Prayer II: Stream

Meanwhile, as pretty prolific figures within rap, it’s also not surprising that this is just one of their various musical endeavors form 2023. For 38 Spesh, one instance of this is the aptly titled Conway The Machine collab album, Speshal Machinery. All we can hope for is that it’s not the last thing they drop for the next couple of months, because this confident, grounded, and vintage take on boom-bap is always a welcome treat. If you haven’t heard Martyrs Prayer II yet, find it on your preferred streaming service- and if or once you have, let us know what you think about it in down there in the comments section. If you’re curious, you can also find the tracklist below. For more news on Spesh, Elcamino, and more great hip-hop releases around the clock, log back into HNHH.

Tracklist
1. Streets Don’t Love Us
2. You Made It
3. Kill Switch
4. Weighing Options
5. Dope Talk
6. No Drums

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Rema Is Providing All The Grooves On His “RAVAGE” EP

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Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema is one of the most popular names in the lane. He has only been around since 2019 but he has had a meteoric rise to notoriety. Right now he sits at over 34 million monthly listeners on Spotify. You might have heard one of his songs on the radio recently. “Calm Down,” especially the version with pop star Selena Gomez has been one of the biggest hits of the year. It lands on the latest edition of his debut project, Rave & Roses Ultra. The undeniable grooves and melodies on the song have made it a global phenomenon. At the time of writing this, it sits at nearly 1.1 billion plays.

Another song you will hear his voice on is Ice Spice’s new track, “Pretty Girl.” It sees the femcee do a total 180° to fit Rema’s style. While many casual listeners most likely only know these two cuts because of the names attached to them, you might want to hear more of his material. He can flat-out make great listening experiences on his own.

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Listen To RAVAGE From Rema

Rema has a new EP out right now called RAVAGE. It is a nice easy listen to get you familiar with his style before hopping into his debut. There are only five tracks on it and it runs for 14 and a half minutes. The tracks to check out are “Trouble Maker” and “DND.” Trust us, you will be dancing all around the house.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new EP from Rema, RAVAGE? Which song is your favorite on this project? Is he the best artist in the Afrobeats genre? 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 thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Rema, as well as all of the hottest project drops.

RAVAGE Tracklist:

  1. Trouble Maker
  2. DND
  3. Smooth Criminal
  4. Don’t Leave
  5. Red Potion

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Benji. Comes Through With R&B Laced EP “Love Gun” With Spillage Village

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The supergroup of Spillage Village may be the most underrated of all of the newer collections of talent. EarthGang, JID, 6LACK, and more headline this assembling of all-stars. However, there is one newer member of the team, Benji. You might want to start getting used to hearing this guy’s name because he possesses serious range. This is HNHH‘s first time covering this artist’s solo material, so let us give you a quick rundown of who Benji. is. According to his Spotify profile, he was born Ian Benjamin Welch.

Benji. hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with music playing a major role in his earlier years. Over time, he became a self-taught musician, producer, artist, and live performer as well. A lot of his sound draws inspiration from soul and hip-hop, psych-rock as well as funk. We briefly mentioned that this is the first time we have talked about his solo work. But, Benji. did land on the “Bobby Boucher” single with Spillage Village.

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Listen To Love Gun From Benji. And Spillage Village

He also has an album under his belt, Smile, You’re Alive!, back in 2021. Now, two years later, he is back with a quick four-track EP, Love Gun. This collection of songs sees Benji. belt out some very well-sung R&B/soul cuts with Spillage Village backing him. If you are looking for a new bubbling artist that is still finding their way into the mainstream, check out this EP. You will not be disappointed.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new EP from Benji., Love Gun? Do you think Benji. has the potential to blow up very soon? Which track is your favorite on this four-track listen? 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 thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Benji., as well as all of the hottest project releases.

Love Gun Tracklist:

  1. Terms & Conditions (feat. Will Juergens & Cam Chambers)
  2. Josephine
  3. Sadé
  4. Jorja

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Omar Apollo Drops A Heavenly EP With “Live For Me”

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If you are looking to get into artists like Daniel Caesar, SZA, Kali Uchis, and others, you have to check out Omar Apollo. While he does not have the mass appeal of those aforementioned singers, he has a stunning voice. On top of that, he possesses a great ear for production. Combine both of those qualities and you have yourself a terrific do-it-all musician. Omar is finally back after a year-long bridge between his last project. That would happen to be his album, Ivory. He tapped, you guessed it, Daniel Caesar and Kali Uchis as his only two guests.

Ironically, though, Apollo was not really inspired by these artists. He drew from a wide pool including names like Prince, Alicia Keys, and Sly And The Family Stone. Omar’s name has been blowing up recently, too. He opened for SZA during her SOS Tour and appeared on the latest Caesar project, NEVER ENOUGH. Based on all of the names we listed, he pulls from plenty of sounds to make him sound unique. The Indiana-born singer dabbles in genres of alternative R&B, pop, soul, bedroom pop, and more.

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Listen To Live For Me From Omar Apollo

On this latest EP, Live For Me, Apollo goes into his bedroom pop and alternative R&B side. It is a tight four tracks and runs just under 16 minutes. What is even better is that all of the songs here are terrific and sound different. He utilizes a touch of autotune on some of the vocals as well. This a easy-breezy listen that will have you in your feels and floating at the same time.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new EP from Omar Apollo, Live For Me? Is this the best collection of tracks he has put out? Which song are you enjoying the most so far? 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 thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Omar Apollo, as well as all of the hottest project releases.

Live For Me Tracklist:

  1. Ice Slippin
  2. Live For Me
  3. Angel
  4. Pilot

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Sematary Returns With New EP “King Of The Graveyard”

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Sematary is back just in time for October with a new EP, King Of The Graveyard. He kicked things off right with the EP’s lead single last week, giving fans a taste of what was to come. The single is joined by a haunting accompanying music video which takes place in, you guessed it, a graveyard.

The 22-year-old performer is seen dancing along to the unapologetically spooky track, fittingly adorned with a crown while he waves around a weapon. Heavy production meets distorted vocals and ghoulish ad-libs, making the track the perfect addition to Halloween playlists everywhere. The new EP follows Sematary’s collab with Blp Kosher which he dropped off in June, “Huntin Wabbits.” It also follows his January release, Butcher House. The 12-track project saw features from Buckshot, Hackle, Turnabout and more.

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Sematary Gets Spooky With New EP

He also tapped Turnabout for his new King Of The Graveyard EP, teaming up with the 19-year-old producer for “3AM Gang.” Sematary stays true to his roots with this latest project, combining menacing lyrics with gothic themes and reminding listeners that he’s a true “grave man.”

Sematary chatted with Complex at Summer Smash back in June, revealing that the highlight of his year so far has been landing a Chief Keef feature. “I got a Sosa feature on my song,” he told the outlet. “With Zac FTP for the FTP album. It’s called ‘F*ck The World.’ I got Chief Keef on my sh*t, so no one can ever say sh*t about me now. Like he made all of this, there ain’t no any of this without him. I can’t even put it into words.” What do you think of King Of The Graveyard? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Sematary.

King Of The Graveyard Tracklist:

1. King Of The Graveyard
2. 3AM Gang feat. Turnabout
3. House Of The Dead
4. Cutter In The Club
5. I Don’t Care About Sleep Anymore

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