JT Gets Creative In Overcoming TikTok & UMG Dispute

It’s no secret that Universal Music Group’s decision to pull their music from TikTok has wreaked havoc on artists and their promotional tactics. Luckily for JT, however, she has a plan to get around it. Earlier this week, the City Girl turned solo star announced her upcoming single “Okay,” which is expected to appear on her upcoming mixtape, City Cinderella. While she’s with UMG, she doesn’t plan on letting the algorithm mute the track, getting in the way of her success.

JT took to Twitter/X yesterday to unveil her plan. Before urging social media users to pre-save her song, she told them to spread distorted versions of it across TikTok. “Remember I’m with UMG so once song is out Tik Tok will be muted,” she wrote. “So try to get a distorted sound going I have one on my Tik Tok use it if you want or make your own IDC just spread the sound.”

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JT Urges Fans To “Get A Distorted Sound Going”

“Okay” is available for pre-save now, and hopefully, JT’s plan will prove to be effective. Listeners are already eager to hear the full version and think the femcee has yet another hit on her hands. It’s not the only exciting thing she has on the way, however. JT still has a few dates left on her first-ever headlining solo tour. She’s scheduled to stop in West Palm Beach, Baltimore, New York, and more in the coming weeks.

The Miami-born performer has faced some criticism for her choice of venues on the tour, namely from GloRilla during their Twitter feud earlier this month. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like she’s taken it to heart. She jokingly told a crowd this week that she hasn’t had a “wack cookout” yet. Are you looking forward to JT’s new single “Okay”? What about her plan to bypass TikTok’s dispute with UMG? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Snoop Dogg Surprises Everyone As Tha Dogg Pound Reunites For Bouncy “Smoke Up”

Just hours ago, word came out that Tha Dogg Pound, could be up to something exciting. Numerous reports, including from us, discovered that Snoop Dogg was resharing some clips from other rap icons and current stars all asking similar questions. “Dog, I gotta question: what happened to Tha Dogg Pound? I heard they broke up, is that true? That’s what I heard.” Those were the words of Swizz Beatz, but others such as Tyrese Gibson, Flavor Flav, and NLE Choppa were sending in the same inquiries. Well, we have now come to learn that those FaceTime calls were being compiled for a single from Tha Dogg Pound called “Smoke Up.”

It all makes sense when you watch the music video below. They were all chopped together before Snoop finally comes in and shuts down the breakup rumors. “Damn, everybody sayin’ the same s*** huh. Well, check this out. F*** what you heard.” It then cuts to a G-funk banger with the trio sporting matching tracksuits.

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Listen To “Smoke Up” By Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound

Snoop, Kurupt, and Daz Dillinger sound extremely hungry over the hard-hitting instrumental as they call out all the people saying the group was finished. It has the ultimate 90s feel and this one of the best posse cuts we have heard so far. After the song ends, it seems there is another snippet of some other track and an interesting outro. It involves dolls of Snoop, Michael Myers, and The Joker; yes you heard that correctly.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Smoke Up” by Tha Dogg Pound and Snoop Dogg? Is the start of something bigger for Snoop and the rap group, why or why not? Who had the strongest performance on the track and why? What are your thoughts on the music video? 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 Tha Dogg Pound and Snoop Dogg. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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JT Announces New Single “Okay,” Defends Solo Tour

It’s already been a major year for JT, and it looks like the hitmaker has no plans to slow down. Earlier today, she took to social media to announce yet another solo single coming soon. The track, “Okay,” will follow her previous singles “No Bars” and “Sideways.”

JT shared the exciting news alongside a preview of the song, which already has listeners in a chokehold. The accompanying video is also receiving praise online for delivering all of the throwback vibes JT’s Juvies have come to expect from the City Girl. While an official release date for “Okay” has not yet been revealed, it’s available for pre-save on all major streaming services now and is expected to appear on her upcoming mixtape, City Cinderella.

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“Okay” Arrives Soon

The fun video appears to be a compilation of clips from her current tour, which has seen her make stops in various cities across the U.S. Her first solo headlining tour is scheduled to run into the end of this month with final stops in New York, Baltimore, and Kansas City. While JT certainly hasn’t failed to bring people out to see her live, the rapper has still faced some criticism for her choice of venues.

GloRilla, for example, recently called them “backyard BBQs” during their heated Twitter/X spat. During a show in Florida, however, she made it clear that she has no regrets. “Let me say one motherf*cking thing. B*tches be having a lot to say,” JT said onstage. “But I ain’t have one wack cookout yet. We been lit city to city, state to motherf*cking state.”

JT Fires Back At Critics

What do you think of JT announcing yet another solo single ahead of her new album? How is it sounding so far? What about her defending her latest performances? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Hunxho Falls Back On New Single “Closer To Over”

It’s been a minute since fans have heard a full-length album from Hunxho, but luckily, he plans to deliver all the new music they could hope for this year. Last week, he unleashed his new track “Closer To Over,” following up a collaboration with Summer Walker, as well as a few solo singles. According to him, there’s much more to come.

Hunxho wears his heart on his sleeve in his latest release, lamenting a lack of attention from a romantic partner and considering leaving for good. The track details his journey to deciding when to let go, featuring a melancholy beat and emotional lyrics.

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Hunxho Unleashes Emotional Track Ahead Of New Albums

So far, fans are loving the new track, and finding the performer’s heartfelt lyrics all too relatable. It’s safe to say they can’t wait to hear more, and fortunately, they shouldn’t have to wait too much longer. “I usually drop 4-5 projects a year, I ain’t drop yet this year, giving y’all 2 Albums to make up for dat,” Hunxho wrote on Twitter/X today.

Making new music isn’t the only thing Hunxho’s been up to as of late, however. He’s currently making his way around the U.S. on The One Night Only Tour. He’s scheduled to wrap up the tour in June of this year after making stops in notable cities like Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, NYC, and many more. What do you think of Hunxho’s new single? Will you be adding “Closer To Over” to your spring playlist or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Quotable Lyrics:

You don’t ever answer when I call you, fall back
You givin’ me reasons to dog you, I fall back
You don’t nеver be therе when I need you, fall back
Can never get in touch when I wan’ see you, I fall back

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Chloe Bailey Drops Unapologetic New Single, “Boy Bye”

It’s already been a major year for Chloe Bailey, and fortunately for fans, it doesn’t look like she’s showing any signs of slowing down. Over the weekend, the songstress graced the stage at Coachella, delivering what would become an unforgettable performance. She impressed fans with songs like “FYS,” “Have Mercy,” “Body Do,” and more. Chloe also took the opportunity to perform her newest track live for the first time ever, “Boy Bye.”

She first unveiled the song late last week, making a splash with a fun accompanying music video. In the video, Chloe and some of her gal pals are seen making a dramatic exit from her less-than-satisfactory relationship. As they pack up her things and cruise away in a red convertible, she unapologetically tosses his clothes out the back, celebrating her newfound freedom.

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Chloe Bailey Is Moving On

Towards the end of the song, Chloe laments her partner’s lack of commitment, revealing that she’s finally ready to move on for good. In an explosive ending, she plays the piano wearing a wedding dress and a flowing white veil, a fire burning behind her. So far, fans are loving the summer-ready single, and can’t wait to hear more from the Atlanta-born performer.

Luckily, Chloe’s been hinting at new music with her sister Halle for a while now, and has a new solo album on the way. At Coachella, she teased the project’s title in an interview with Rolling Stone. She told the outlet that she’d use the wave, thunderstorm, and palm tree emojis to summarize its name. What do you think of Chloe Bailey’s new song? Will you be adding “Boy Bye” to your spring playlist? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Hate it when you call me, call me
Always sayin’ sorry, sorry
User unavailable, I should’ve known
Hangin’ up the telephone, I gotta go

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Hitkidd & Lil Gotit Would Rather Be “Secluded” On New Single: Stream

Hitkidd recently boosted up his production repertoire again on his prolific streak, teaming up with Lil Gotit for this new single, “Secluded.” Moreover, it’s a woozy cut with bright keys, stark but hard-hitting trap percussion, and a lot of dreamy atmosphere to really put you in a trance. Lyrically, the Atlanta spitter is boasting about the usual flexes with some simple but sharp bars, particularly placing an emphasis on how they’re moving silently and “posted somewhere you can’t be at.” While the “How I’m Pose To Live” MC keeps more or less the same few flows throughout, his energetic vocal delivery does more than enough to keep his lyrics fresh and engaging.

Furthermore, this marks a bit of a departure from what the Memphis producer has been doing recently. He’s done a lot to put on for his city’s classic sounds, recently teaming up with a host of fiery femcees for the Renegade project. However, across Hitkidd’s other production credits, including Bladee and Lil Uzi Vert, there’s clearly a lot of versatility and fundamental skills within his skillset. It also helps that Lil Gotit knows how to approach a track like “Secluded” with a healthy balance of force and calm patience in his performance, highlighting the instrumental’s intoxicating qualities. It’s exactly what he crafted on previous singles like “Dr. Marten,” so while this isn’t an exciting reinvention, it at least keeps the quality standard up to snuff.

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Lil Gotit & Hitkidd’s “Secluded”: Stream & Watch The Music Video

As such, we can’t wait to see what the Thugger mentee and the “You The Type” beatsmith bring us next. If you haven’t heard “Secluded” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and check out the music video above. Peep down below for some standout bars, and to leave your thoughts on this single in the comments section. As always, for more on Lil Gotit and Hitkidd, plus the latest great music drops around the clock, stick around on HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
Gimme that light, I’m on the boat, living my life like I’m Yachty,
Aye, OVO, busting these Drakes, then we go Champagne Papi,
Text her a mop emoji, she know to come over to go ahead and sloppy,
Her baby boy, she too ratchet, can’t f**k with these n***as, too happy

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Kehlani Wants Love “After Hours” On New Single: Stream

Kehlani is lustfully looking for some love in the club even after the lights come on and the people leave on their new single “After Hours.” Right when the song kicks off, we know where this inspiration comes from: the song samples Nina Sky’s club-dominating 2004 smash hit “Move Ya Body.” However, this time around, they build it up with some tropical instrumentation, gorgeous harmonies, background vocals, and a much more tender approach than the original. Overall, it makes for a surprising but welcome reinterpretation that the Oakland native makes entirely their own. Still, if you haven’t heard “Move Ya Body” in a long time, this track will definitely remind you of just how undeniable, groovy, and infectious that opening percussion pattern is.

As such, “After Hours” ends up blending a couple of different elements together to make for a pretty ambiguous genre classification, which we mean in the best way possible. The sampled drums give it that hard hip-hop-adjacent grime that refuses to lock itself out of your body’s internal rhythm for hours after you listen. In addition, Kehlani’s vocal melodies and tone show their dexterity in the realm of R&B, whereas the instrumentation and flow mixed with the drums might remind listeners of dancehall styles. While this isn’t anything special lyrically, it definitely checks the catchy box and emotively showcases much more than lust through the production and songwriting. Maybe try playing this song when your night out is winding out, and you’ll see the results for yourself.

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Kehlani’s “After Hours”: Stream & Watch The Official Lyric Video

Meanwhile, it seems like the 28-year-old is coming out with a new project soon, which should be very exciting for fans. If it’s anything like this new cut, then we should be in for a wavy, pleasant, and emotionally resonant piece that makes a lot out of a little. If you haven’t heard “After Hours” yet, check out the official lyric video above and catch our favorite lines below. Also, make sure to find it on your preferred streaming service and let us know what you thought of it down in the comments. For more news on Kehlani and the latest great music drops around the clock, log back into HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
We ain’t gotta check the time,
Even when it ends, it’s still you and I,
We ain’t even know they turned on the lights,
We missed the last call riding on a high

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Kwazii Is “Leaving” Struggle Behind On New Single: Stream

Kwazii’s built his career so far on pretty familiar sounds, but what makes him a truly compelling artist today is his seamless blends of them. Moreover, on his new single “Leaving,” he effortlessly incorporates a few different styles in a narrative of fame, lust and his come-up. When the track’s drum pattern kicks off, and the Canadian artist’s vocals kick in, some listeners out there might expect a dancehall-adjacent melodic performance. But as soon as the harsh snares kick in, and his flows speed up into more elaborate bars, it becomes clear that this is a combination of classic hip-hop lyricism, contemporary beat-making, and external genre influences that create a moody sonic pallet.

Furthermore, it’s this fusion that will likely make “Leaving” one of the most surprising playlist adds for your week. Kwazii does a great job of flipping certain expectations here, as the vocal chops here are in pretty heavy contrast with the more industrially-toned drums that enter with the verse. There are also a couple of measured but almost unnoticeable flow switch-ups here that keep his vocal performance quite dynamic. As for the lyrical matter, this is no unexplored territory, but there’s a certain honesty to the bars here that can be hard to come across. Acknowledging mistakes and disinterest in commitment can often be framed against the other side of a fling, but here, accountability and hard work seem to be what drives the narrative forward.

Kwazii’s “Leaving”: Stream & Watch The Music Video

Meanwhile, as Kwazii continues to make a name for himself in the game, we’re very excited to see what else he has to offer. Singles like these are already a solid indication of what’s to come, and now all that’s left is for him to capitalize on this potential. If you haven’t heard “Leaving” yet, check out the music video above and peep some notable bars below. Also, let us know what you thought of the song down in the comments section, and make sure to find the track on your preferred streaming service. For more great music drops around the clock, check back in with HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
Still fresh in the west like maestro,
Drop the top on the whip like the Skydome,
Catch the top, then I make her catch a ride home,
Can’t stop, n***a, even if I tried, it’s the reason I’m alive

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Courtney Bell & Conway The Machine Team Up For Slick Single “Word II Conway”

Courtney Bell is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan that a lot of people are sleeping on. He is considered a veteran in the game, dropping material to streaming since 2017, while also having two projects under his belt. Although it has been about three and a half years since his last release, Poverty Stricken, the blue-collar MC is still dropping some hot singles. For example, two of the tracks he has put out in the last year have been collaborations with the great Royce Da 5’9.” Now, Courtney Bell is working with Conway the Machine for “Word II Conway.”

This the first time these two Midwestern MCs have met up for song, but it is straight heat. What is impressive about “Word II Conway” is that Courtney Bell is essentially the main attraction here. No shade is being thrown at Conway, but he is merely an afterthought on this track. He handles the chorus, as well as the outro in which he shouts out Bell.

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Listen To “Word II Conway” By Courtney Bell & Conway The Machine

He commands your attention right from the start with his deliberate and aggressive delivery. His lyricism is also top notch in this record and the beat is heat to match. Hopefully, this signfies that a new record is on the horizon. He has dropped two singles this year already, but there is no word from Bell just yet. Be sure to check out “Word II Conway” immediately.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Word II Conway,” by Courtney Bell and Conway The Machine? Is Courtney one of the most underrated rappers period, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the track and why? Who had the better performance on the record? Do you think he will be dropping a new album this year? 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 Courtney Bell and Conway the Machine. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

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NxWorries Returns To Tease New Album With “86Sentra”

NxWorries, the soulful, California hip-hop duo of rapper and singer Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge, is back! Yes, after nearly a full year of no new material, they have finally got something new for the always eager fanbase. Ever since their excellent first effort in 2016 with Yes Lawd!, the hype surrounding them grew to epic proportions. However, outside of a remix version to their debut, the multi-talents have not been pressuring themselves to release new music. But we can at least say that NxWorries has a new single out now called “86Sentra.”

It is the shortest of the track that they have pushed out in the last year and a half. NxWorries’ first return after Yes Lawd! was their collaboration with R&B balladeer H.E.R., “Where I Go,” which dropped in 2022. Then, we would have to wait until May of 2023 to receive the gorgeous guitar-backed “Daydreaming.” Both cuts bring us to this short offering “86Sentra.”

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Listen To “86Sentra” By NxWorries, Anderson .Paak, & Knxwledge

It brings chill vibes coming from both Anderson and Knxwledge on the rapping and production front. .Paak is bringing some great rhymes and slick flows that skate over the drum-heavy beat. The synths looming in the background add an ethereal quality to the cut. While this is a solid release, the even bigger news is that this track is officially a promotional single! NxWorries will be dropping a new album on June 7 called Why Lawd? according to Pitchfork.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “86Sentra,” by NxWorries? Is this the best track the duo has put out in the last year and a half, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the track and why? Do you think they will be dropping a new album this year? Who would you want to feature on the record? 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 NxWorries, Knxwledge, and Anderson .Paak. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

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