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Rapsody Delivers Another Lyrical Masterclass On “Please Don’t Cry”

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Rapsody is one of the most talented rappers in the game. Her music represents the sort of quality and reflectiveness that typified the backpack genre. She feels cut from the same cloth as Phonte, Mos Def, and her mentor, 9th Wonder. Rapsody broke through with her 2017 album, Laila’s Wisdom, but she’s been notably absent throughout the 2020s. Please Don’t Cry is her first new album in five years, and we’re happy to confirm that she hasn’t missed a step. If anything, she’s gotten better.

If Rapsody’s previous release, Eve, was about tributing her heroes, than Please Don’t Cry is about looking inward. She described the album on Instagram as a “love story with the reflection in the mirror,” an appreciation of all things “raw” and “imperfect.” The lyrical content of the album’s best songs bear this out. “3 A.M.” is a jazzy meditation on connecting with a loved one, and the Erykah Badu vocals on the hook embellish its smooth qualities. “Stand Tall” and “Lonely Women” are similar mid-tempo tracks that see Rapsody talk about the way people perceive and judge her. The latter, in particular, addresses the way people assume her sexuality based on her appearance.

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Rapsody Sounds Sharper Than Ever On New Album

Please Don’t Cry isn’t a one-dimensional listen, however. There are plenty of hard-hitting instrumentals that liven things up and prove that Rapsody can outmaneuver most of her male peers. “Black Popstar” and “Asteroids” are prime examples of this gear shift. The latter features a chugging Hit-Boy beat that ranks among the best instrumental flourishes on the album. “Raw” is another gritty showcase that sees Rapsody trade bars with Lil Wayne. Please Don’t Cry does run a bit long, at 22 tracks, but the rapper has been gone for a long time, and she had a lot to say. Listeners will be rewarded.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album Please Don’t Cry by Rapsody? Does the rapper deliver after five years away? What is your favorite song and why? Did any features steal the show? 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 Rapsody. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Please Don’t Cry Tracklist:

  1. She’s Expecting You (featuring Phylicia Rashad)
  2. Marlanna
  3. Asteroids (featuring Hit-Boy)
  4. Look What You’ve Done
  5. DND (It’s Personal) [featuring Bee-B]
  6. Black Popstar (featuring DIXSON)
  7. Stand Tall
  8. That One Time
  9. 3 AM (featuring Erykah Badu)
  10. Loose Rocks (featuring Alex Isley)
  11. Diary of a Mad B*tch (featuring Bibi Bourelly)
  12. Never Enough (featuring Keznamdi)
  13. He Shot Me
  14. God’s Light
  15. Back In My Bag
  16. Niko’s Interlude (featuring Niko Brim)
  17. Raw (featuring Lil Wayne)
  18. Lonely Women
  19. A Ballad for Homegirls (featuring Baby Tate)
  20. Please Don’t Cry (Interlude)
  21. Faith
  22. Forget Me Not (featuring Amber Navran & Phylicia Rashad)

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Key Glock Slides On New Single “F**k Around & Find Out”

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Key Glock is an artist who delivers time and time again. Overall, one of the best projects of 2023 was Glockoma 2. It was an incredibly concise album that was filled with bangers. Glock has is someone with great wordplay and a flow that is hard not to be captivated by. Furthermore, he has a great ear for production that always seems to pay homage to his Memphis roots. At this stage in the game, Key Glock is someone who fans always expect quality from. Moreover, it’s clear that he has no issue with frequent drops.

On Thursday, just moments ago, Key Glock decided to bless his fans with a new track called “F**k Around & Find Out.” The song comes complete with a music video that can be viewed down below. This track comes complete with some menacing lyrics, hypnotic production, and some incredibly tight flows. Key Glock does a great job skating all over the beat. Perhaps the winter cabin setting of the music video put him in that mood. Regardless of what the case may be, this was yet another banger from the artist.

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Key Glock Does It Again

Overall, it remains to be seen whether or not a full-length project or even an EP is on the horizon. No matter what, there is no doubt that his fans will be tuning in. Hopefully, we get even more new music sometime soon, and perhaps even an announcement. Until then, enjoy this new track hot off the presses.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track from Key Glock, in the comments section down below. Do you think that this song holds up to some of the work he dropped on Glockoma 2? What would you like to hear next from Key Glock in terms of sound and features? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Billie Eilish Accused Of Biting Kanye West’s Listening Party Aesthetic

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Billie Eilish’s new album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is due out tonight. It’s expected to be one of the biggest pop releases of the year and could become a big deal when next year’s award season strikes. Unsurprisingly, she’s been teasing the album quite extensively in the past few weeks despite not releasing any singles from the project in advance. One of those promotional events was a listening party she hosted for fans at Barclays Center earlier this week. But the listening party reminded fans of someone else in particular.

Variety shared a video from Billie’s newest listening party where she and her brother Finneas dance around stage as her new music plays to the crowd. In the comments, there’s one name that keeps coming up, Kanye West. West has been fond of the listening party format for years now dating back to a high-profile trio of shows in the lead up to the release of DONDA. Even before that he once famously combined a debut of his newest fashion line with a listening event for The Life Of Pablo in 2016. It’s worth noting that Kanye certainly didn’t invent the listening party format but his increased use of it has causes fans to associate it with him. That’s why multiple replies to the video accuses Eilish of ripping off West’s format. Check out the video and fan reactions to it below.

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Billie Eilish’s Listening Party Draws Kanye West Comparisons

West’s listening parties haven’t always gone over well with fans. Earlier this year he performed during Rolling Loud Los Angeles for a special Thursday show. Despite the festival hinting on social media that it would be an actual performance, the event was simply a listening party for the recently released VULTURES 1. Though it was an event packed with guests many fans still bemoaned the lack of an actual performance.

What do you think of Billie Eilish’s recent listening party for her new album being compared to West’s listening parties? Do you think her event was too similar to some of the VULTURES listening parties West has thrown this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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42 Dugg Drops Off High-Octane Single “Win Wit Us”

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42 Dugg is an artist who has been grinding steadily over the last few years. Overall, he has come through with some fantastic singles, and fans have been resonating with his projects. Moreover, he has received backing from some massive artists, such as Lil Baby. These co-signs have certainly helped him develop connections in the industry. After dealing with some unfortunate legal issues, Dugg is looking to come back in a big way, and this summer, he will be dropping a new album called 4eva us, Neva Them.

A few weeks ago, 42 Dugg gave us a single with “Wock N Red,” it was certainly well received, and serves as one of the songs that will make the new project. Well, on Thursday, Dugg came out with a whole new song to keep the hype going. Below, you can watch the music video for the track “Win Wit Us,” which is most certainly going to be an anthem for these summer months. If you are a fan of the artist and have been wanting more music, then this is going to come as a gift.

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42 Dugg Has An Album Coming

Overall, the track has some hard-hitting production that fits 42 Dugg’s sound perfectly. From there, we get some great delivery from Dugg, who sounds menacing and focused on this cut. If this is the energy he is bringing to the entire album, then we are excited for what comes next. Hopefully, more details on the project are on the way.

Let us know what you think of this new track from 42 Dugg, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is one of his best songs? What is your favorite single from the artist so far? Will you be tuning into the new album this summer? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Cardi B Stuns On The Cover Of Rolling Stone Amid Fan Calls For A New Album

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Cardi B has already dropped two new singles this year and fans are hoping that isn’t it for the rapper. She’s taken an extended absence from new studio albums since her 2018 debut Invasion Of Privacy. While she’s released a number of singles in that time like “WAP” and “Up” fans have continued to call for a long-awaited sophomore effort. Cardi has discussed the album quite a bit and even teased it repeatedly to her fans. But she also continues to pop up all over the place even as fans call for her to hone in on a new record.

The most recent place is the cover of Rolling Stone where she did a new photoshoot and cover story. Fans didn’t exactly take kindly to the title “The Nonstop Hustle Of Cardi B” given how long its been since her last studio album. In the pictures she shared rom the photoshoot she sports a trio of looks showing off her range of style. In the interview itself, she discusses everything from her surprisingly large workload behind-the-scenes and even how she plans to vote in the upcoming American election. Much to the dismay of fans though, she doesn’t reveal any information about a new studio album. Check out the cover of her upcoming issue below.

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Cardi B On The Cover Of Rolling Stone

Cardi made and then deleted a tweet earlier this week that may have implied fans will need to wait even longer than originally anticipated for new music. In a response to a tweet about her deserving a break from social media, Cardi claimed that there wouldn’t be a new album in 2024 so she can take the time to relax. Fans are hoping that her deleting the tweet means there could be a new record after all.

What do you think of Cardi B discussing her workload in a new interview with Rolling Stone? Which of the three outfits she shows off in her newest post is your favorite? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Don Toliver Previews A New Song With A Classic Snoop Dogg Sample

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Don Toliver is instantly recognizable. He has one of the most distinct voices in all of hip-hop, and the ability to sound good alongside pretty much anybody. Metro Boomin called Toliver the Nate Dogg to his Dr. Dre, and the comparison has been apt so far. Toliver recently teased a new song during a live show, and he sampled a different member of the Death Row family. A different member of the Dogg family, too. Don Toliver flipped a classic Snoop Dogg record and fans are itching to find out when it will officially be released.

The song is titled “Attitude,” and Toliver hyped up the crowd right before playing it. “If you got a shot or something, you better that motherf*cker,” he stated. “I’m ready to go up.” The DJ then cuts in the iconic Snoop Dogg and Pharrell single “Beautiful.” Toliver’s version starts off the same, with Pharrell’s isolated vocals, but the rest of the song is completely different. “Attitude” chops up the Pharrell hook with some glitchy trap drums, and the effect is mesmerizing. Toliver doesn’t even bother singing at first, he just lets the beat shine.

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Don Toliver Flips The Chorus To Snoop’s “Beautiful”

“Attitude” is produced by Cash Cobain and features backing vocals from Charlie Wilson. That’s the way the song has been credited so far, at least. It’s unclear whether Uncle Wilson contributed new vocals to the song, or if he’s credited because he appeared on the original Snoop Dogg song. Either way, the live snippet has gone viral on social media, with some claiming that Don Toliver has a potential “song of the summer” on his hands. It’s hard to disagree once one listens to “Attitude.”

Don Toliver and Cash Cobain aren’t the only artists who have flipped “Beautiful” in recent years. The 1998 smash served as the musical basis for Jack Harlow’s 2022 album cut “Side Piece.” The general consensus among fans, however, was that Harlow’s take was too reliant on the original, and failed to carve its own musical path. Cobain’s flip of the original on “Attitude” sounds inspired by comparison. Toliver has been teasing the release of his upcoming album since March, and it’s safe to assume this track will make the cut.

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Lauryn Hill Claims Her Anticipated Second Album Is Coming “Soon”

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Lauryn Hill dropped a classic and then dipped out. The dazzlingly talented singer and rapper won five Grammy Awards for her 1998 debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, effectively turning her into a solo superstar. The anticipation for what she would do next was feverish, and yet, “next” never came. Hill has spent the 21st century touring and making the occasional guest appearance on other albums. The follow up to Miseducation became a mythic concept on par with Dr. Dre’s Detox. According to Hill, however, the wait is almost over.

The singer has been making waves as of late. She commemorated the 25th anniversary of Miseducation with a string of sold out concerts, and she recently performed a medley alongside her son YG Marley on The Tonight Show. Hill and Marley were approached by TMZ after the taping of The Tonight Show, and asked about the possibility of the former dropping a second album. Marley took a long pause before he responded, but when he did, he smiled. “Music is on the way,” he revealed. “For real this time.” He then teased the possibility of appearing on the album alongside his mother.

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Lauryn Hill Hasn’t Released New Music Since 2002

The real bombshell came when TMZ approached Lauryn Hill. The outlet asked the icon whether she has any plans to release a sophomore effort, and she nodded her head. When asked when, Hill simply smiled and said “soon.” This isn’t the first time Hill has been asked about a second album, but it is the first time she’s been so definitive about it coming out. Assuring fans that new music is coming “soon” is a far cry from the bitter stance that Hill took during a 2021 interview with Rolling Stone. She claimed the success of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill made it difficult for her to make an authentic follow-up.

Hill claimed that she was never actually asked whether she wanted to make another album. “No one from my label ever called me and asked how can we help you make another album ever,” she recalled. “People had included me in their own narratives of their successes, I was considered an enemy.” Hill did put out a live album in 2002, MTV Unplugged No. 2.0. It was derided by fans and critics, yet has come to be seen as a cult classic. It’s possible that Hill could delay the release of her official sophomore album again, but this assurance has been the most exciting development for fans in well over a decade.

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Yhapojj Delivers His Anticipated Album “P.S. F*** You”

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Yhapojj became a massive target for us to cover just a few short weeks ago when he dropped a new track called “SSwerve Geeked.” It was our first time reviewing any of his music and we can see why he has been garnering some buzz. For those who are not familiar with him, he is only 19 and calls Hunstville, Alabama home. His career saw a start during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it seems as if that time in our country spawned a lot of hip-hop artists. When he dropped that single, we got word that Yhapojj would be dropping a new album P.S. F*** You.

Well, that time has come and like his previous albums, it is almost exclusively Yhapojj and no one else. The only feature, Lil Tony Official, lands on the project’s lead single. A lot of people have been thoroughly enjoying this since its release. What we can say about it is that it is unique due to Yhapo’s flows, deliveries, and instrumental choices.

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Listen To P.S. F*** You By Yhapojj

It is definitely not your standard trap rap record that you hear every other day. However, his style will definitely be an adjustment for quite a large number of listeners. This project is not offensive by any means. However, we feel it will take a few listens to understand the direction and unorthodox rapping from Yhapojj.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album P.S. F*** You by Yhapojj? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest of his discography and why? 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 Yhapojj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

P.S. F*** You Tracklist:

  1. Inner Problems
  2. Ima Starr
  3. Turnin Lane
  4. U Again
  5. Make Sum Noise
  6. BS Witcha
  7. Fly
  8. SSwerve Geeked (with Lil Tony Official)
  9. Funnyman
  10. Futuristic N****
  11. Whats Up Wit
  12. Feelings
  13. Touch Evb
  14. Pic
  15. Fine Too
  16. Belly
  17. 2o24

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“Omega Music Vol. 1” Shows That UnoTheActivist Has Star Potential

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UnoTheActivist is displaying that he can really flourish in the trap scene with his newest offering Omega Music Vol. 1. This marks the second album for the Atlanta, Georgia in 2024, following up a release from April called Music B4 Music. Leading up to the release of Omega Music Vol. 1, UnoTheActivist put out a trio of promotional cuts which began to rollout in February. Those include the ghoulish banger “Lil X,” “M’s (MMM MMM),” and the tape’s eventual closer “2Chainz.” The reason we well that Uno, or The Act, can really stand out amongst his bigger contemporaries is his approach.

On this project in particular, the prolific 28-year-old has a great ear for beats for starters. Across OMV1, he selects a lot of ear-grabbing instrumentals that are extremely woozy, moody, and detailed. Some of the best examples of this include “M’s,” “Futuristic Swaver,” and “ChieffKeffSossaa.” He is also able to flow really well, with “Uh Huh” and “Lil X” being our favorite tracks in that regard.

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Listen To Omega Music Vol. 1 By The Act & UnoTheActivist

Perhaps the one drawback of this album is that Uno is clearly influenced by Lil Uzi Vert and Chief Keef to some extent. In fact, he does a pretty solid job at recreating the latter’s cadence and rap style on “ChieffKeffSossaa.” But, if he wants to truly separate himself, having a more distinctive voice. Other than that, this a solid project with plenty of heat on it.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album Omega Music Vol.1 by UnoThe Activist? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest UnoTheActivist’s discography? 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 UnoTheActivist. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Omega Music Vol. 1 Tracklist:

  1. Lil X
  2. Cactus Jack with Bear1Boss
  3. M’s (MMM MMM)
  4. Futuristic Swaver
  5. Bow!
  6. Big Spenda
  7. Amber Alert!
  8. ChieffKeffSossaa
  9. Uh Huh
  10. 2Chainz

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Kehlani Announces New Album, Shares Release Date And Flashy Album Cover

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R&B fans have already been eating well in 2024 and they’re getting another treat next month. Kehlani just took to Instagram to announce her 4th studio album. The project is called CRASH and she’s already shared the album cover. It’s a flashy shot that lives up to the album’s name showing her posing on top of a crashed car in a stunningly elaborate outfit. She also confirms that fans won’t have to wait too long to hear the record. Her caption concludes with the announcement that the project will be dropping next month on June 21.

In the comments, fans are unsurprisingly thrilled. “have you considered dropping it yesterday? pls and thanks” one impatient fan says in a highly-upvoted comment. “KEHLANIIIIIII ARE YOU KIDDING US?! 🤯 this photo is literally STUNNING & I can’t wait for this songggg” another fan commented before following up a few minutes later realizing she actually announced an entire album. Some fellow artists like Russ and Maiya The Don also pulled up in the comments to share their hype for the next project. Check out the announcement post in its entirety below.

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Kehlani’s New Album “CRASH” Drops Next Month

Kehlani has only dropped one single so far this year and many are expecting it to appear on the album. The track is called “After Hours” and as you’d expect it’s about seeking out some after hours love. The song clicked with fans immediately and has racked up more than 19 million streams on Spotify alone since it dropped. Kehlani has also shared some updates of a different kind with fans. Earlier this year she made waves online when she dropped a gym pic on Instagram that had fans going absolutely crazy for her abs.

What do you think of Kehalni announcing her 4th album CRASH and her first new project since 2022? Do you think she should drop a new single from the project at some point before the full thing is out? Let us know in the comment section below.

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