Wale Builds Momentum With Chaz French Collab “What’s The Play”

Wale is on the horizon of dropping a new album and although we don’t know anything else yet, that’s enough to get us excited. The Washington D.C. rapper has been inching his way back into the limelight as of late with his biggest step being a new tour. In just five days, he will be embarking on a 33-day trek across North America and it’s called Every Blue Moon. The Tour. There’s a chance we could be getting the project within the next couple of months, but no one really knows yet. For now though, Wale has been treating his starving fans with a few singles over the last week and “What’s The Play” is the latest one.

Prior to this, the “Lotus Flower Bomb” artist put out a two-track EP called Ghetto Speak. It consisted of the title track and “Mission Statement”. Both brought some more conscious ideas to the table like the pros and cons of growing up in D.C. Now, with “What’s The Play”, which features Chaz French, Wale is asking himself how he should continue to move. He acknowledges his own absence on the chorus and wonders if he’s still got real supporters still out there. Again, there’s more to like here in terms of substance, but Wale also gives a dynamic vocal performance, too. Check out the single with the link below.

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“What’s The Play” – Wale & Chaz French

Quotable Lyrics:

N****S DON’T WANT PROBLEMS LIKE WE WANT IT
ANY DEEPER IN THE FIELD ID HAVE CLEATS ON ME
YALL NEEDED YALL VILLAIN 13 SUMMERS
BUT I BE STILL RUNNING S*** LIKE YALL IN DEEP COVERAGE
I DONT NEED FRIENDS I NEED BROTHERS
I DONT NEED A WOMAN I JUST NEED LUGGAGE

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ELUCID Ups The Weirdness & Unconventionality On “THE WORLD IS DOG”

ELUCID (E L U C I D) is aiming for another one-of-a-kind listening experience with the release of “THE WORLD IS DOG”. This is the third single from the New York City rapper in the last month or so, and it’s also going to be one that lands on a new album. REVELATOR will be his second LP of the year when it hits streaming platforms on October 11 as he already dropped off We Buy Diabetic Test Strips. That was his collab record with billy woods that dropped in February. However, it was also Armand Hammer’s seventh tape as a duo. ELUCID is not done working with billy though, as they will have two more songs together on REVELATOR.

We got one of them already in “INSTANT TRANSFER” alongside “SLUM OF A DISREGARD” which were singles one and two. So far, ELUCID is aiming for a real dystopian like atmosphere for this upcoming LP. There’s lots of distortion thanks to the erratic nature of the production and flows. “THE WORLD IS DOG” has more of that, as ELUCID raps in spoken word with great ferocity. As far as the beat goes, there’s a sense of chaos with its industrial and fast-paced drum patterns. Finally, in terms of the theme, it’s pretty loose as well. But it seems like ELUCID is aiming to focus on arrogance and being able to live a life that he wants and he’s not going to let anyone dictate it.

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“THE WORLD IS DOG” – ELUCID

Quotable Lyrics:

THERES A PLAGUE
A QUICK TRIP TO GLORY IF U SLIIP
WE ON THE WAY MY N****
WE CAME FOR EVERY THING MY N****
CHAOS HOUR SHADOW PLAY
HAMMERS HANG ON LOOP

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IDK Raps With Confidence & Hunger On “KiCKIN”

IDK is someone you can predict to be unpredictable. He can rap and sing and he’s always messing around with sonics. However, for this newest album roll out, the Maryland artist is taking a more contemporary approach. The production styles thus far have been very crisp and clean with the current sound palette being a mix of trap and boom-bap. “DENiM” got the ball rolling, and it had a nice appearance from Joey Bada$$. Then we got to hear IDK work with one of the biggest producers and ATL spitters of this generation on “TiFFANY”. The unofficial duo of Turbo and Gunna proved to pair nicely with the lead MC.

Now, for the third record, IDK is riding solo on “KiCKIN”. Again, though, he’s rapping over some more familiar trap soundscapes, with a nice change-up with chimes which is pleasant on the ears. As far as the lyrical content goes, IDK is giving you lots of brags and chants of “Can’t touch this, can’t touch this, can’t touch this“. Additionally, there’s some charismatic bars sprinkled in like, “They see what I’m whippin’, they pullin’ me over / They ask what I’m doin’, like Yachty and Ian, I’m thuggin’“. Sadly, we won’t be able to hear what BRAVADO iNTiMO has to offer until the end of the year. But check out “KiCKIN” with the link below.

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“KiCKIN” – IDK

Quotable Lyrics:

You can get smoked, no dreadlock (Dreadlock)
I had smoke in a headlock (Heaedlock)
I have h*es in area codes, gotta hit plus before I get the text out
She told me hit her on WhatsApp (WhatsApp)
I looked at the girl like, “What’s that?” (“What’s that?”)
And that was the day that a n**** found out that the federal boys can’t touch that

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NLE Choppa Manages To Get Even Nastier On “SLUT ME OUT 3” With Carey Washington

NLE Choppa had the internet extremely confused last week with his tweet, “I’m Coming Out”. Given what he’s been up to musically and online, people were jumping to conclusions that it was something in regard to his sexuality. But “Yall ain’t let me finish”. Instead, he was coming out “With New Song… A New Project This Month, and Black Duck Boots“. It appears that he’s following this release of things in order because NLE Choppa is here with “SLUT ME OUT 3”.

This is now the third release in his newest single series and perhaps a follow-up to the now completed “Shotta Flow” run. Additionally, this looks to be a new single for his “new project this month”. It’s called the Slut SZN Mixtape, and according to Genius, its arriving on September 27. There was some speculation it was going to drop in August after the announcement of Choppa’s Slut SZN clothing line. But it appears we now have a concrete date given the eclectic Memphis MC’s tweet. With “SLUT ME OUT 3”, NLE Choppa is bringing more of a pop/disco/dance pop vibe with this one. But don’t let the clean and agreeable production fool you. This may be the most descriptive and raunchy one out of the trio yet.

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“SLUT ME OUT 3” – NLE Choppa & Carey Washington

Quotable Lyrics:

Put my c*m in her, make her drink a ding-a-ling slushy (Woo-hoo)
Last h*e died when that h*e hand touched me
I’m pretty, man in the mirror say he love me
Mama say, “baby, you the opposite of ugly”
S*** in the cup and b**** might drink it (Might drink it)
God said, “My ring finger my pinky” (My pinky)

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Joey Bada$$ & Chloe Have Questions About Love On “TELL ME”

Joey Bada$$ has been a busy guy as of late, but not really in terms of his solo music career. He was on set quite a bit for 50 Cent’s Power franchise. Additionally, he’s been lending his talents to other artists work as far as features go. In the last year he’s been working alongside names such as Rome Streetz, Erick the Architect, Conway the Machine, IDK, and more. That all changes today, though, because Joey Bada$$ is back with “TELL ME”. It follows up on two previous solo releases which are “Fallin’” and “Passports & Suitcases” featuring KayCyy.

Both further develop Joey’s sensual/R&B side, something he’s been honing for the last couple of years. He’s got some real hits when he goes in this direction sonically and lyrically, and “TELL ME” could be the next one to do so. This time around, the New Yorker is working with another new collaborator Chloe Bailey, the sister of Halle Bailey. They have some great chemistry over the pounding lowkey beat, and show it by adlibbing for each other, splitting a verse, and singing the chorus together. Throughout the cut, both are asking their respective partners what kind of situation they’re in romantically. It’s a theme that is sure to resonate with all of the hopeless romantics out there and we are vibing with it as well. Hear why below.

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“TELL ME” – Joey Bada$$ & Chloe

Quotable Lyrics:

Tell me, why you in love with me?
Is it money or the fame
Or the fact that I’m livin’ in a lab, but it’s luxury?
Tell me why all of suddenly you wanna come kiss up with me
Used to pass a n**** by like tumbleweed
Used to play me by the side ’til I got a little buzz like a bumblebee

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Fat Joe, Anitta & DJ Khaled Travel To “Paradise” On New Single: Stream

Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and Anitta have joined forces to craft another part banger and throw it back to the 2000s as a result. Moreover, “Paradise” is a lavish and fun-loving piece of bling-era rap with bouncy and funky drums and bass, watery key chords, and shrill synthesizers. It’s exactly what you might expect to blast in a club setting or from a car driving by a busy street, and follows previous singles like “Outta Control” that have kept Joey Crack quite busy this year.

As for Fat Joe’s collaborators, DJ Khaled recently linked up with Westside Gunn for a new track together, so he’s been keeping busy as well. Anitta also continues to be a dominant force in the worlds of global pop, even if some label issues continue to persist. But all in all, the three musicians sound right at home on “Paradise,” whether it’s Khaled’s radio-friendly ad-libs or Anitta’s smooth chorus.

Beyond delivering some sharp bars here and there on this song, Fat Joe is also giving out takes on this whole Super Bowl halftime show controversy that we probably don’t have to explain to you. As this track aims to prove, he knows a thing or two about big parties. If you haven’t heard “Paradise” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or check the music video out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some standout bars and the comments section for you to drop your thoughts on the cut. As always, come back to HNHH for the latest rap drops around the clock.

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Fat Joe’s “Paradise” With Anitta & DJ Khaled: Stream & Watch The Music Video

Quotable Lyrics
The bigger the bezel, the bigger the boss,
The TS chain keep hitting the cross,
I don’t know if it’s real, I just know that it’s soft,
She just got it done, so she showing it off

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Stove God Cooks Links With Underground Producer DJ Rude One For “81”

When it comes to being a successful coke rapper, you have to got have a lot of personality on the microphone. Lyricism and a knack for clever bars is plus, just ask Pusha T. He’s built a successful solo career off developing all of those skills. Pretty soon, hip-hop heads are going to have to put Stove God Cooks in the conversation for A-listers in the sub-genre. Right now, he doesn’t have the most robust solo or feature catalog. But as long as he keeps on shredding this wave he’s currently on, he will be there in no time. This year, the Syracuse, New York native has been probably at his most prolific with a few singles and features, as well as an exclusive Even Biz project, Stop Callin Me I’m Cookin (Side A).

Fans have been messing with it since its release on August 27 and they really want it on DSPs. For now, that looks to be out of the question. What isn’t though is other music on streaming. Recently, Stove God Cooks dropped off “81”. However, he did so as a guest artist, as this is DJ Rude One’s record. He’s an underground producer who’s worked with the likes of zany character RXKNephew, Conway the Macine, Roc Marciano and fleet of other East Coast G.O.A.T.s. Like pretty much everything Stove God Cooks has touched this year, “81” is another piece of pure gold. Right away, he commands your attention with drawn out syllables, animated adlibs, and a sense of cockiness. Rude One’s ominous boom-bap beat is the perfect backdrop for all of Stove’s brags and we hope they work together again sooner than later.

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“81” – DJ Rude One & Stove God Cooks

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Jay Worthy & MadeinTYO Get Wavy & Woozy On New Single “Nino”: Stream

Jay Worthy and MadeinTYO have shared another taste of their upcoming EP, which they both rap on and which TYO produced. After the single “Master Delux,” they returned with a gorgeous, luxurious, and focused new offering, “Nino.” It’s a short minute-and-a-half, but it packs in plenty of compelling lyricism and captivating instrumental moments. Most importantly, it really values quality over quantity, as the loop and sonic pallet here is so engrossing that it leaves you wanting more.

As far as the content, Jay Worthy and MadeinTYO mostly keep things street, boastful, and appreciative. It’s certainly a fitting approach for this production, which is bolstered by woodwinds, chimes, strings, and some subtle hand percussion. It’s a bit of a contrast to Jay’s recent G-funk-centric Magic Hour, whereas the variety found in Made’s TYO 808 hinted toward this approach along with many other styles. All of that’s to say that there are plenty of amazing signs pointing to this EP’s potential greatness, so we’re very excited to spin it whenever it drops.

Elsewhere, if you’re looking for more MadeinTYO production, we’d recommend you check out Ransom’s SMOKE & MIRRORS EP. If you haven’t heard his and Jay Worthy’s “Nino” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or check in out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some standout bars as well as the comments section for you to leave your thoughts on the record. As always, check back in with HNHH for more killer hip-hop drops around the clock.

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Jay Worthy & MadeinTYO’s “Nino”: Stream

Quotable Lyrics
It’s lit, album done with DJ Quik,
Shoutouts to Jason and Jayceon, it took a while for this,
The tables that I’m at acquire status in the streets where you never been,
That’s why you can’t comprehend all the s**t I did

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Queen Naija Laments How “Good Girls Finish Last” On New Single: Stream

Even Big Meech is a big fan of Queen Naija’s music, and her R&B sensibilities should make that come as no surprise. Moreover, she just released another helping of that with the tender “Good Girls Finish Last” single, a guitar-led ballad about finally realizing that you need to get out of a relationship where your love isn’t being validated. Thanks to some heavenly backing harmonies and a simple but crisp percussion pattern, this is one of those last rays of summer sun before autumn fully sets in.

It’s actually been some time since we’ve heard from Queen Naija in a more lengthy fashion, whether in a collaborative or solo sense. Her last non-song release on her own was the November EP After The Butterflies, which had some standout cuts like “No Fake Love” with NBA YoungBoy. Maybe the near future will hold another album or shorter project that this and other possible singles could lead up to. But at the end of the day, we won’t know until it happens.

With that in mind, we look forward to hearing more gentle and captivating material from the “Let’s Talk About It” singer. If you haven’t heard Queen Naija’s “Good Girls Finish Last” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or check it out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some notable lines and the comments section for you to leave your thoughts on the record. As always, come back to HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Queen Naija’s “Good Girls Finish Last”: Stream

Quotable Lyrics
There’s nothing I could do to save us,
And I’m starting to feel like everyone’s telling the truth,
About how you can’t force a man to choose you,
I guess good girls finish last no matter what we do

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Lola Brooke & Jeremih Know Who They Want By Their Side On Sensual “No One Else”

Lola Brooke is one of the artists in who New York who can really do it all. Based on her fairly small catalog, you can already tell that she doesn’t like to pigeonhole herself to one lane. She can bob and weave in between different subgenres and eras of hip-hop, as well as R&B. Furthermore, Lola is also great at switching up her tone. She’ll dish out brash lyrics but can turn right around and get more vulnerable or sensual. This weekend, that’s what she’s bringing to the table. “No One Else”, shows how Lola Brooke will act if she finds the right man for her.

Acting as the man on pursuit is R&B mainstay Jeremih, giving this contemporary/90’s R&B homage some extra credentials. If you’re wondering what Brooke will do once she lets the right person in, she’s here to explain that. “I always get what I want when I go put that s*** on / He never tell me I’m wrong when he see me in a thong (Uh)“. In a press release for this “No One Else”, Lola explains it a bit further. “With No One Else, you hear more of Lola, the lover girl. We all have feelings, and your girl is in a soft girl mood that you will hear more about with this track and maybe a few more”. More you say? Sign us up because this is a banger.

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“No One Else” – Lola Brooke & Jeremih

Quotable Lyrics:

Even though it’s small, tell me that it’s fat
Fun size, baby, I deserve to be your brat
When the tongue ties, baby, that’s a booby on a trap
They say Brooklyn girls is toxic, but the ussy always slaps
He wanna ring the alarm when I’m in Louis Vuitton
He keep a bag on my arm, and princess cuts on the charms

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