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EARTHGANG & Spillage Village Deliver 5-Song EP “ROBOPHOBIA”

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Back in November 2023, experimentative rap duo EARTHGANG gave us a first look at the type of direction their next project would take. That path is one of funk, soul, R&B, with some of their hip-hop knowledge thrown in for good measure. On Instagram earlier this month they shared this message. “Robophobia is a sonic dive into a new terrain for @EarthGang as we explore new soundscapes and topics on imperfections, connections and projections within humanity’s relationship with each other and AI.” “BLACKLIGHT” was the introductory track for the now-released tape.

EARTHGANG’s ROBOPHOBIA is also a bit of sequel for the Atlanta natives. Back in September of last year, they worked their extended rap collective Spillage Village to bring a five-track EP, RIP Human Art. These two projects do share some commonalities both thematically and curation wise. As for the latter, this latest entry in the EARTHGANG vs The Algorithm series is also five tracks.

Listen To ROBOPHOBIA By EARTHGANG & Spillage Village

For the themes both are centering around technology, imperfections, and our relationship with AI. Which makes sense considering their outlook they mentioned earlier. All in all it is a very solid EP on both the writing and production fronts. It all sounds futuristic, vibey, and fun all at the same time.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, ROBOPHOBIA, by EARTHGANG and Spillage Village? Do you like this sonic direction for the duo, why or why not? Who had the best feature on the record and why? What songs are you gravitating toward the most so far? 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 EARTHGANG and Spillage Village. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

ROBOPHOBIA Tracklist:

INTRO
BLACKLIGHT
PUT IN WORK with Spillage Village & Tommy Newport
OSMOSIS
PERFECT FANTASY with Spillage Village & Snoop Dogg

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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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The Alchemist Announces “Hall & Nash 2” With Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine

December 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Just when we thought Christmas Day couldn’t get any better in 2023, we have a new (and hopefully fantastic) album to look forward to. Moreover, The Alchemist announced that he will be releasing the original version of the Hall & Nash 2 mixtape with Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine. This will continue the prolific run that these artists have been on for years now, but it comes with some historical context. It’s a sequel project to the Griselda rappers’ original tape from around 2015, and this original version will drop exclusively in physical formats (vinyl, cassettes, and CDs) on Friday, December 29 with a new version coming later in 2024. Let’s allow Uncle Al to explain.

“When i first linked with @westsidegunn & @whoisconway the original plan was to do a Hall & Nash 2 tape,” The Alchemist wrote. “From the first day in the lab, i knew i needed these guys on my beats more than they needed my beats. The s**t was coming out cr*zy. They linked with [ScHoolboy Q] one day at my spot and made one. We knew we had something good. While we were finishing the project, they signed their deal with Shady.

The Alchemist Unveils Hall & Nash 2 As A Physical-Only Release

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“We ended up changing the plan to drop H&N2, & over time used some of the songs for different things,” The Alchemist continued. “But a handful of songs never came out, & the original version of the album was never released. Now for the first time, the OG version of Hall & Nash 2 will be released on vinyl cd and tape. Collectors item for the day ones. FRIDAY. 12 NOON E.S.T. ALCRECORDS.COM. Limited version artwork by @ral_duke . Next year me @daringer_ Wes & Conway already cooking an official HALL & NASH 2. u have been warned.“

Meanwhile, this comes after the legendary producer cosigned Kid Cudi’s idea for a collaborative project. As such, we could be getting a whole lot more greatness from these creatives in 2024, which shouldn’t surprise anyone. After all, they put out too much amazing stuff to expect any less from them. For more news and updates on The Alchemist, Westside Gunn, and Conway The Machine, stay logged into HNHH.

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

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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.

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:

Fading Away
Self Love
One Of Them Days (feat. Monica)
Truth Is
Another Me
Words of Affirmation
Taboo (feat. Eric Bellinger)
All or Nothing (feat. Ella Mai)
No Fake Love (with YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
Soul Tied

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Conway The Machine & J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Working On New Project, Erik Ortiz Confirms

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Conway The Machine is reportedly working on a new album that will be entirely produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Member Erik “Rook” Ortiz confirmed the plans during an interview with HipHopDX on Monday.

“We can do it all, we can carry a whole album and we can make it sound phenomenal,” Ortiz began. “Next up for us is Conway The Machine. We’re doing that whole album with Conway. We’re in talks with a lot of other artists right now to do their whole albums. I can’t really say right now, but some really, really cool big names. But you should expect that from us — whole albums, whole projects from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and it should be fun, man.”

Conway The Machine Attends “Won’t He Do It” Release Party

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Conway The Machine attends “Won’t He Do It” Album Release on May 04, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

The comments from Ortiz come after the production duo worked with Jeezy on his upcoming double album, I Might Forgive…But I Don’t Forget. That project is scheduled to drop on Friday, November 3. He added: “And so Jeezy’s is [our] first foray into full-album territory [they’ll be handling one half of the double album]. I think Hit-Boy knocked it out the park with Nas and he set the blueprint, and I’m glad that we can offer up something really cool like this.”

As for Jeezy’s album, Ortiz says it will handle “very mature” subjects. “As you work on the album, y’know, you start talking about life, talking about music, experience and all that,” he said. “So it just became more songs and more songs and more songs, and then one day, [Jeezy] was like, ‘Y’know what? This gon’ be a double album.’ [The album is] very mature. He opens up about a lot of subjects — some things people might be curious about or never even knew about him. It’s very meticulously put together.” The album arrives after the release of Jeezy’s recent memoir, Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.

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Lil Wayne Drops Off 10 Glorious Tracks With “Tha Fix Before The VI”

September 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne is easily one of the biggest legends in the entire music world. After being signed when he was just a kid, Wayne went on to have a legendary mixtape run. Moreover, he came through with a ton of phenomenal albums that remain iconic. He has so many classics to his name that it is hard to list them all off. That said, fans have been waiting for a follow-up to 2018’s Tha Carter V. Overall, Tha Carter VI has been anticipated for quite a while. However, he has decided to drop a bit of a teaser first.

This week, Lil Wayne announced Tha Fix Before Tha VI. This is a 10-track project that contains the cut “Kat food,” which was released just a few weeks ago. It is a project that a lot of fans did not see coming. However, it is certainly a welcomed release given Wayne’s status. As for the kinds of names you will hear on this project, well, it’s most Wayne. There are three total features, and they come from Jon Batiste, Euro, and Foushee.

Lil Wayne Delivers Again

Throughout the tracklist, we get a good variation of songs. The features here work quite nicely, and if you are a fan of Wayne and his unique flows, then this will prove to be a great listen. Overall, it is great to be hearing from Wayne, especially following his 41st birthday. Hopefully, we get more from him soon.

Let us know what you think about this new Lil Wayne project, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on the biggest releases from the biggest artists. There is still a lot of great music to be released this year.

Tha Fix Before Tha VI Tracklist:

1. Act Up feat. Jon Batiste
2. Birds
3. Slip
4. Kat Food
5. Tuxedo feat. Euro
6. To The Bank
7. Chanel No. 5 feat. Fousheé
8. No New B*tches
9. Tity Boi
10. Good Morning

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Cam’ron Keeps It Short And Sweet With 8-Track Project “The Lost Files: Vol. 1

September 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron is having a very good time right now. Overall, a lot of this has to do with the fact that he and Ma$e are killing it with It Is What It Is. The sports show has taken the world by storm in the best ways possible. The two are consistently giving some hilarious commentary, and fans have resonated with it. Consequently, they have been able to sign some huge deals for their endeavor. It is a show that is now bringing in a lot of cash, and it has subsequently led to better production quality.

Despite all of his success in this realm, Cam is still out there making music. Recently, he gave us a single called “Go & Get It.” This track was an immediate hit with his fans, and there has been a lot of fanfare around his newest release. Today, he dropped an eight-track project simply called The Lost Files: Vol. 1. It is a short and sweet project, although it speaks to place Cam is in his life right now, and fans can appreciate that.

Cam’ron Is A Legend Through And Through

There are plenty of bars to be found here about bossing up, getting money, and being an entrepreneur. Moreover, he mostly handles all of these tracks by himself. However, we do end up getting a feature on the track “Top Of The Pyramids,” from Styles P. Overall, it is a solid body of work that is worth your time today.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this new Cam’ron project, in the comments section below. What is your favorite song from the tape? Tell us down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists in the world.

Tracklist:

Run It Up
Go & Get It
Critics
Get Mine Regardless
Top Of The Pyramids ft. Styles P
Blow My High
Shakin’
It’s Only Money

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Memphis Bleek Says JAY-Z Isn’t Interested In Doing A Collaborative Album

August 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Memphis Bleek says that he is still trying to convince JAY-Z to team up for a collaborative album, but he doesn’t think it will happen. He discussed the possibility during a recent interview with TMZ.

“I’m on that boat too. I wish!” he told the outlet when asked about the idea. From there, he admitted that he still doesn’t think it will happen. “I don’t think so. Hov too far gone, man! I was supposed to try this when he had $100 million, not a billion. When you got a billion, it’s hard to get you in the booth. Only his wife can do it.”

Memphis Bleek & JAY-Z Attend Def Jam Party In NYC

NEW YORK, NY – CIRCA 1998: (L-R) American rapper, songwriter, and record executive Memphis Bleek and American rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and media proprietor Jay-Z, pose for a portrait during a Def Jam Island Records party circa 1998 in New York, New York. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images)

Despite the odds being unlikely, Bleak is still holding out hope that his persistence will pay off. “Hold it ’cause I’m trying. I still send him joints, I get shot down like a clay pigeon,” he joked. “But something gon’ stick one day, ya know? But if we could drop an EP together, that would be — c’mon, that would close off the whole trilogy of the ‘Coming of Age’ story. [Fans] need something classic.” Check out the interview below.

Memphis Bleak Discusses Working With JAY-Z

The pair grew up in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects and first worked together on JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt song, “Coming of Age.” JAY-Z previously reflected on his friendship with Memphis Bleek in his 2010 book Decoded. “I collared him and said, ‘Look, I’m making an album and you can be on it, but you have to learn this song in 24 hours. You don’t learn it, then you’re not on it,’” Jay recalled. “He took the paper I handed him and looked it over. I’d written the verse down for him in some chicken scratch… He came to my apartment the next day and spit the whole thing like he’d been doing it his whole life.”

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JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown Unleash “Scaring The Hoes: DLC Pack” EP

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the best albums of 2023 just got an upgrade, and it’s just as raw and impressive as its first volume. Moreover, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown just released the Scaring The H*es: DLC Pack, a four-track expansion on their stellar collaborative project from this year. Peggy’s obviously back on production, and his instrumentals are still a wonder of impressive sampling, gritty drum patterns, and dynamic motion. Furthermore, these beats provide a wild but addictive bed for both MCs to dominate, with hilarious references and wordplay plus some sharp lyricism. Overall, if you’re not a fan of the fringes of hip-hop that become more and more important with each year, then let this be your starting point.

First off, the opening track “Guess What B***h, We Back H*e!” is a classic flow and formula for the duo, with woozy synths and hard-hitting drums. However, “HERMANOS” takes things in a more laidback direction (instrumentally, at least) with a breezy guitar sample, reminiscent verses from JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown, and a wild outro. In addition, the following cut “Tell Me Where To Go” is also a chilled-out cut with a great Al Green sample, calm delivery, and a solid boom-bap rhythm. Also, the final song brings back the gospel chops with distorted drums and a hilarious but sharp acapella outro from Danny.

JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown’s Scaring The Hes: DLC Pack*

In other news concerning the rappers, the Veteran artist looks like he’ll have a busy year, with him saying he has two more albums in the year. While it’s unclear whether this EP counts, he did spark rumors of a collab tape with Denzel Curry. Meanwhile, the unkowhatimsayin¿ creative recently spoke on working through writer’s block with Logic, and as complicated as the creative process might be, it’ll probably yield some more gold from all artists involved in the future. If you want to check out this new EP, find it on YouTube and peep the tracklist below. Also, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown.

Tracklist
1. Guess What B***h, We Back H*e!
2. HERMANOS
3. Tell Me Where To Go
4. No! (x32)

Read More: Who Is Danny Brown?

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KayCyy Links Up With Gesaffelstein For “TW2052” Project

May 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you are a fan of KayCyy, you know that he is an incredibly unique artist with a great sound. Overall, he has been getting some pretty major co-signs from some big artists. For instance, in 2021, he even got to be part of Kanye West’s Donda. Although he was eventually taken off “Keep My Spirit Alive,” he was immediately remembered by fans who were paying attention. These days, he continues to make his own music, all while performing at huge festivals like Rolling Loud. Simply put, he is here to stay.

Subsequently, he has been teasing a brand-new project with the likes of Gesaffelstein. Gesaffelstein is a super producer of sorts who has worked with the likes of The Weeknd. He has a very dark and brooding electronic sound that fans love. Overall, we get to hear a glimpse of this project with the amazing song “Roll The Dice” in which KayCyy shows off his singing chops. Now, they are here with a full 7-track EP together called TW2052.

KayCyy Continues His Ascent

Gesaffelstein’s production is fantastic all across the album. Loud drums, electronic soundscapes, and quite a bit of ambiance allow for KayCyy to shine. Some of these tracks take an industrial hip-hop approach, such as “No Cold.” However, the first three songs have more of an r&b vibe that some could compare to The Weeknd and others of that ilk. Either way, this is KayCyy at his absolute best. He is experimenting quite a bit and is doing some great things here. This new project cements him as someone to continue watching.

With KayCyy making big moves, it will be interesting to see what he sets out to accomplish next. Of course, he is still young and still has so much upside as an artist. That said, let us know what you think of this latest project, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the latest releases from some of the biggest artists.