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Chiiild Wishes Listeners “Better Luck In The Next Life” On New Album

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Before the weekend comes to an end, we’ve got more New Music Friday leftovers for your consideration. This week, Chiiild joins the roster of artists unleashing new albums, following singles like “Bon Voyage” and “Good For Now” featuring Lucky Daye with his 12-track Better Luck In The Next Life album. It arrived at midnight on March 3rd and has since earned the creative an abundance of new listeners.

Besides the aforementioned guest appearance, Chiiild also worked with a host of other talented lyricists. Alina Baraz and Caitlyn Scarlett join him on “Hell And High Water,” while Charlotte Cardin helped out with “I Hope I Packed A Parachute.” The rest of the album’s songs, the Canadian experimentalist handles on his own.

Chiiild and Lucky Daye are Feeling “Good For Now”

On his link-up with Daye, Chiiild markedly reflects on how important it is to stay present. “Tell me that we’re dreaming, don’t say that we’re in love, uh / Whatever this is, it’s good for now, at night we’ve been restless,” he sings. “You say that we’re destined, I say you’re just caught in the moment/ When you’re close, I get reckless, laying in the wreckage.”

In a press release, the “Pirouette” hitmaker described his new album as “a bit of an autobiographical record that covers all of the things that [he loves] and some of the things [he’s] gone through.” He noted that it’s a “very honest” body of work that only begins to tell his personal story and answer questions not only about his career but also about who he is as a person.

Stream Chiiild’s new album, Better Luck In The Next Life on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us what your top three favourites from the tracklist are in the comments. If you’re in need of more release recommendations, find them on our weekly R&B Season playlist update here.

Better Luck In The Next Life Tracklist:

  1. Better Luck In The Next Life
  2. Bon Voyage
  3. Antidote
  4. Good For Now (feat. Lucky Daye)
  5. Hell And High Water (feat. Alina Baraz and Caitlyn Scarlett)
  6. Surfing The Silver Linings
  7. I Hope I Packed A Parachute (feat. Charlotte Cardin)
  8. Mile-End
  9. Into The Deep End
  10. (Running Out Of) Hallelujahs
  11. Hiding In Plain Sight
  12. You Get Me (A Final Word)

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2KBaby Shares New Album, “Scared 2 Love”

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Louisville rapper and singer 2KBaby just released his latest project, the heart-ached but mellow Scared 2 Love. Following previous singles like “Don’t Love Me Now” featuring charlieonnafriday, this tape expands on that sentimental relationship narrative. Despite the focused theme and similar stories running through each tracks, this album boasts effective emotional and sonic variety. Moreover, the 22-year-old plays with upbeat tempos, melancholy verses, aggressive delivery, and melodic passages. Furthermore, Scared 2 Love explores love through a lot of different mindsets, and there’s something to listen to at every phase of a relationship.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 30: (L-R) Christian Michael Todd, aka 2KBaby attends the 2022 Parlor Games Celebrity Basketball Classic at the Cox Pavilion on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

Furthermore, anyone can relate to 2K’s perspectives, and he takes advantage of that with a dynamic tracklist. Moreover, its first half is peppered with piano-led trap ballads like “IDKY” and “Rain.” However, the opener “Angel” and “Mood Swings” amp the energy up with rage-inspired and drill cuts, respectively. Even if this tape is thematically focused, he still injects tracks with similar energy to his previous mixtapes. For example, the last track “Overdue” contains more energetic flows like on last year’s Sorry 4 The Hate. Still, the rapper’s eccentric personality and hardened perspectives shine bright through his vocal performances. While his lyricism may be straightforward, he relies on melodies and atmospheres over words to get his emotions across.

While this project might focus mostly on connection and 2K’s own struggles with them, it’s not all such a downer. Still, what did you think of 2KBaby’s latest offering, Scared 2 Love? However you feel, let us know in the comments and check out the album’s versatile tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t heard the project yet, you can find the tape on your preferred streaming service. Finally, as always, come back to HNHH for the best new hip-hop and other genre releases every week.

Tracklist
1. Angel
2. Don’t Love Me Now (feat. charlieonnafriday)
3. Rain
4. Mood Swings
5. IDKY
6. I Left
7. Fireworks
8. 40’s and 9’s
9. You Don’t Know The Half
10. Gone
11. Stand Love
12. Overdue

CRIMEAPPLE Becomes “El Cantante” On New Album

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CRIMEAPPLE just released his latest album, El Cantante, following an incredibly prolific 2022. Moreover, the last full-length we heard from the Jersey rapper was the 9-track Sin Cortar in collaboration with DJ Muggs. While APPLE has some help on El Cantante, he mostly takes full control of what he’s putting on wax.

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 27: CrimeApple opens for Conway the machine at Le Trabendo on March 27, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)

Furthermore, features include RLX and BoriRock on the track “Together.” Also, collaboration is a key part of his artistry, because it’s a key part of hip-hop. CRIMEAPPLE focuses on sharp and boastful East Coast lyricism, atmospheric instrumentals, and abstract beats. You might’ve caught a feature of his on projects like Westside Gunn’s Supreme Blientele.

Also, he frequently works with the likes of DJ Muggs, with whom he dropped Cartagena in 2021. Moreover, they’ve done more than a few songs and projects together at this point. Still, CRIMEAPPLE also works with a lot of other producers associated with the likes of Boldy James, Rome Streetz, and the rest of the current drumless wave.

“Doing another album was a no-brainer” Muggs and CRIMEAPPLE told Complex. “The chemistry was there from jump. Outside of that, it’s a family affair at this point. When we link it’s a movie, quite literally. We give listeners an experience more so than just another album. We take you places you probably won’t ever go on your own.” 

Overall, this album is a concise and quality collection of chill, dense beats, impressive writing, and as always, touching homages and references to CRIMEAPPLE’s Colombian descent. Furthermore, sometimes it’s in the form of samples, and sometimes the project will switch to Spanish passages. However, the roots run quite deep. The title “El Cantante” is most likely a reference to Héctor Lavoe, the legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer. Moreover, he was on the label Fania Records, the leading salsa label whose logo is imitated on CRIMEAPPLE’s album cover.

Still, what did you think of CRIMEAPPLE’s latest album, El Cantante? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and check out the tape’s tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t heard the project yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. As always, come back to HNHH for the best new music released each week.

Tracklist

  1. My Song
  2. Tuesday
  3. Out The Way
  4. Cosos
  5. Together
  6. 719
  7. Hellman’s
  8. Encore
  9. Precious

Celly Ru Taps Mozzy, Stunna Girl, And More For “Money Family Respect” Album

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West coast rap fans are sure to have a weekend full of undeniably great tunes thanks to Celly Ru’s new project. The East Sacramento-based rhymer delivered Money Family Respect on Friday (January 27), specifically describing it as his “most passionate album to date.”

The “HellGang” hitmaker is obviously no stranger to collaborating with fellow creatives, and today’s release boasts an impressive roster. OHGEESY appears on the previously released single, “Hush,” and we hear from Baby Money on “Run It Up.” Later on the tracklist, he nabs YN Jay and Louie Ray for “Boss Her Up” as well as Millyz and Teejay3k on “Thuggin.”

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Of course, there are also features from Mozzy, Lil Bean, ZayBang, DaBoii, Stunna Girl, E MOZZY, Lil Blood, and finally, TZ Goof.

Aside from the aforementioned joint single, Celly also gave his audience an idea of what to expect with his solo “Go Against the Grain” song. Throughout his lyrics, the artist reflects on the benefits of staying true to yourself, even if it pushes you apart from the crowd.

He’s been crafting rhymes and hustling hard for years now, and it seems as though the street lyricist is beginning to get the flowers he deserves.

Stream Celly Ru’s Money Family Respect album on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your top three favourite titles in the comment section.

Money Family Respect Tracklist:

  1. We Wit All Dat
  2. Run It Up (feat. Baby Money)
  3. Hush (feat. OHGEESY)
  4. Go Against the Grain
  5. Frozen Heart
  6. Boss Her Up (feat. YN Jay & Louie Ray)
  7. Dog Shit
  8. Thuggin (feat. Millyz & Teejay3k)
  9. Talk About It
  10. Tears of a Thug (feat. Mozzy)
  11. Big Tymin (feat. Lil Bean & ZayBang)
  12. Kome Home
  13. Thot (feat. DaBoii & Stunna Girl)
  14. 3rd World Mozzy (feat. E Mozzy, Lil Blood, & TZ Goof)
  15. Simmer Down
  16. Money Family Respect

Dave Okumu Delivers 4 Tracks On “The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other” EP

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Another weekend of new music has come and gone, but there are still more fresh releases to be heard. On Monday (January 23), Austrian artist Dave Okumu shared his four-track EP, The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other, complete with help from Wesley Joseph, ESKA, Kwabs, and more.

In late November, the artist dropped You Survived So I Might Live as an EP, also consisting of four songs. That marked the first of four parts to come from Okumu, with his full-length project expected to arrive in April.

Dave Okumu performs on stage at the Womad Festival at Charlton Park on July 25, 2014 in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns via Getty Images)

The 2022 release saw features from Grace Jones and Wesley Joseph on titles like “Two Things” and “Blood Ah Go Run.”

Additionally, Tom Skinner helps out on the drums while Nick Ramm works on the keys and Aviram Barath shows out on the synth.

Previously, Okumu fronted the Mercury Prize-nominated group, The Invisible. He’s also connected with artists like Amy Winehouse, St. Vincent, Theo Parish, and Anna Calvi. Later on he would mentor and record with Adele, Tony Allen, Jessie Ware, and his aforementioned hero, Grace Jones.

On his latest release, Okumu has declared his focus track as “Black Firework,” though all four titles are undoubtedly worth listening to.

Stream Dave Okumu’s The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, find more hot new releases on our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update here.

The Intolerable Suffering Of (The) Other Tracklist:

  1. My Negritude (with Anthony Joseph)
  2. The Cost (with Kwabs)
  3. Prison (with Wesley Joseph)
  4. Black Firework (with Wesley Joseph, ESKA, and Kwabs)

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Kota The Friend Delivers 10 Tracks On “Lyrics To GO, Vol. 4”

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While some artists are taking the first month of 2023 to recover from the holidays and ease back into work, others have been coming in full force with amazing new releases. Among the latter category is Kota the Friend, who shared the fourth installment of his Lyrics to GO series earlier this week.

Landing on Wednesday (January 18), the New Yorker’s latest effort consists of 10 featureless titles. Thus far, some of the most popular among fans are “WALES,” “PENNYWISE,” and “LIFE LESSONS.”

Kota The Friend attends Danny Cole’s Creature World Bouncy House Playground at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 04, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

As Rap Radar notes, Kota described his new project as “an album full of soul/house/funk love songs that [he’s] in love with.” The lyricist added, “It made me remember why I love making music.”

Vol. 4 marks the 30-year-old’s first full-length release since last year’s MEMO. Arriving in the summer, the record saw the Friend connect with artists like Briana Castro, Hello O’shay, and Samullimàta across 14 beautiful titles.

Earlier in 2022, he also shared the third volume of Lyrics to GO – also containing 10 featureless tracks. Since its debut, “Dear Fear,” “Bitter,” and “Scapegoat” have become the most popular songs on Spotify.

Following his ninth album’s premiere, Kota has been sharing live performances of some of the titles on his YouTube channel. He began with “FIDDLE LEAF,” and on Friday (January 20), “PENNYWISE” was uploaded to the page.

Stream Kota the Friend’s Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4 on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your top three favourite tracks in the comment section.

Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4 Tracklist:

  1. WALES
  2. PENNYWISE
  3. LIFE LESSONS
  4. VULTURES
  5. Mt. FUJI
  6. TIBET
  7. SHE Pt. 2
  8. SEASONS
  9. FIDDLE LEAF
  10. PARIS

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Burna Bandz Closes Out 2022 With “Bandemic” Album

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After a few years of turmoil, we’ve (mostly) made it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Burna Bandz is chiefly gearing us up for the Bandemic with his new album.

The project accordingly landed this Friday (December 30). The rapper operates solo across 12 of his titles. On the other three, he enlists help from Casper TNG (“Frustrated”), TallupTwinz (“Ghetto Stories”), and Why G (“Killer Instinct”).

Prior to dropping off the 15-track record, Burna shared a featureless single, “Feel Me,” which has nearly earned 150K streams on Spotify since its debut.

“Why tell me to go when you know you gon’ miss me? / Like who goin’ with you when you going through it?” he asks on the song’s chorus. “I cannot tote nothing unless it hold sixteen / Shots hit his chest and its harder than whiskey.”

Other new titles to come from Bandz on his project include “Art of War,” “Member Zone” and “Heart on Ice,” as well as “Corporate.”

This was an undeniably busy year for the rising star. He previously shared singles like “Shade” and “Benefit” with Yung Tory. Additionally, his Houligan Timing tape saw him work with the likes of Pressa, NorthSideBenji, and Drego.

The album’s most popular titles are “Win” with J Neat and Why G, “A to B,” and finally, “Like a Perc” with Houdini.

It remains unclear exactly what the future holds for BB, though he’s likely to continue to soar to new heights as we enter 2023.

Stream Burna Bandz’ Bandemic project on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your top three favourite tracks in the comments.

Bandemic Tracklist:

  1. Trackhawk
  2. Pop Out
  3. Corporate
  4. Feel Me
  5. Frustrated (feat. Casper TNG)
  6. Defeat It
  7. Time is Money
  8. W Da Vybz
  9. Art of War
  10. Heart on Ice
  11. Good Riddance
  12. Member Zone
  13. Ghetto Stories (with TallupTwinz)
  14. Killer Instinct (with Why G)
  15. Shade

BabyK Osama Drops Off 13 Tracks On “BabyK 3” Project

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Plenty of hip-hop legends have returned with new music in the last month of 2022, but this weekend specifically, we’ve been hearing a lot from some of the younger names in the game. Previously today we recommended 20-year-old PGF Nuk’s “Sko” single. Now, we’re finally sharing 19-year-old BabyK Osama’s latest EP for your consideration.

BabyK3 initially landed on Wednesday (December 14). It was preceded by singles like “No Attempts” with Anti Da Menace as well as “All fa da Fame.” Additionally, the Jacksonville native gave fans a music video for the fourth title, “Raq,” along with his release.

The 13-track project boasts two other guest features. One comes from Backstreet TK on “Keep Counting,” and the other from 7milekory on “Kall My Cousin.”

Aside from those, Osama keeps things rolling by himself on titles like “Limbo,” “Last Minute,” and “2AM IN HOUSTON.”

Thus far, “I Miss You” has emerged as a standout track. As he rhymes, BabyK markedly mourns the loss of a fallen friend. Behind him, listeners hear “a brooding, bluesy instrumental carried by a sorrowful bass and whining keyboard.”

In the past, the rising rapper has earned co-signs from names like Yungeen Ace, Jdot Breezy, and GMK. Seeing as his new EP finds him exploring new sonic textures and expanding lyrically, it’s likely that list will only continue to grow.

His own personal influences include Kodak Black and Lil Durk, though he grew up on names like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar.

Stream BabyK Osama’s BabyK3 on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know which of the songs is your favourite in the comments.

BabyK 3 Tracklist:

  1. Bad Bitch
  2. I Miss You
  3. Kall My Cousin (with 7milekory)
  4. Raq
  5. Limbo
  6. Rental
  7. Gorillas
  8. Dog Walked
  9. Last Minute
  10. 2AM IN HOUSTON
  11. All fa da Fame
  12. Keep Counting (with Backstreet TK)
  13. No Attempts (feat. Anti Da Menace)

Zack Fox Returns With Soulful “Wood Tip” EP

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If you know anything about Zack Fox, you know that he is one of the funniest people on the planet. He has hosted numerous shows throughout his career, and his Twitter account will always have you laughing. Additionally, Fox has proven himself to be a solid musician. The man has a few hits to his name, including the incredibly catchy “fafo.”

With Christmas just a week away, it would appear as though Fox has a gift for his fans. This early present comes in the form of a four-track EP called “Wood Tip.” Although Fox is mostly a comedian, fans will be very surprised by the direction of this new EP. Instead of delivering his signature hilarious raps, Fox has come through with a soulful project that has an 80s twist to it.

Since this project is only four tracks long, it won’t take you long to get through it. The longest song here is “can’t fight the devil” which comes complete with a feature from Diamond Cafe. Additionally, Diamond Cafe is also on the song “holdin’ on.” For the most part, however, Fox handles the singing by himself. Overall, you may find yourself surprised by just how solid his voice is here.

Fans are already praising the project, and it is easy to see why. The production throughout the project is stunning, and it matches the winter vibe quite nicely. There is a nice bit of replay value here, and if you love this kind of music, then Fox’s latest effort is right up your alley. Moving forward, we hope he continues to explore this sound.

As always, you can stream the new project, down below. Additionally, you can head to the comments section to give your thoughts on this surprising new EP. Furthermore, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. triflin’
  2. holdin’ on ft. Diamond Cafe
  3. only thing on my mind
  4. can’t fight the devil ft. Diamond Cafe

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