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DaBaby Is Feeling Like “Joc In 06” On New Single

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DaBaby’s keeping a steady stream of releases coming, even during the holidays. The “ROCKSTAR” rapper returned this week with a brand new single titled, “Joc In 06.” Just before New Year, the rapper comes through with high energy on his latest single over Playboi Carti-esque production. Throughout the song, he flexes his speedy flow and witty bars across the effort.

The song also came with new visuals that show Baby and his family turning up over the Christmas holidays. The rapper dons a Santa Claus hat while surrounded by his daughter and nephew at the Christmas tree.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: DaBaby arrives at the Apple Original Films' "Emancipation" Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: DaBaby arrives at the Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation” Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

DaBaby has delivered a slew of new music over the past few months, even after dropping Baby On Baby 2. His latest project marked his first studio album since 2020’s Blame It On Baby, though it also spurred some controversy surrounding his status in the rap game. Baby On Baby 2 sold 17K in its first week — a stark decline from his 2020 studio album. Unfortunately, some believe that the music industry blackballed him. Due to his controversial comments at Rolling Loud in 2021, many distanced themselves from him, including major DSPs and music companies. He also revealed that the incident led to a loss of $100M in potential revenue.

Though DaBaby might have ways to go before he regains the momentum he once had, he still took a few wins in recent times. Just before the holidays, DaBaby won a $6M lawsuit due to an alleged brawl in Miami.

“Along with our client, Jonathan Kirk, we are thrilled that this federal jury, after a five-day trial, came to the same conclusion that we have maintained for almost 3 years – that these plaintiffs were attempting to use the legal system to shake down Mr. Kirk,” DaBaby’s lawyer, Drew Findling, said in a statement.

Check out DaBaby’s new song below.

Quotable Lyrics
No amount of word is a popstar
Baby, how many n***as you popped?
Like 21 say, “Bitch, a lot”
One with the F&N, the others got Glocked, n***a

M-Dot & Lateb Are “Christmas Trippin” In New Song

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Veteran Boston rapper M-Dot is back with a new single for the holiday season, “Christmas Trippin” with longtime collaborator Lateb. Both spit bars over some clean boom-bap production, complete with jingling bells to match the occasion. M-Dot produced this track as well, and along with Lateb, spits quirky and stylish bars about the holiday. It’s a very different vibe to previous tracks of his like the politically charged “Reaganomics.” Still, their talent as MCs and writers shines through, almost as much as their creativity and sense of humor.

Instrumentally, the track uses samples and a classic boom-bap drum loop to craft a straightforward but effective Christmas theme. Moreover, the bells are quite subtle, so it’s not like the festive nature of the song is overwhelming the instrumental. Also, the guitars cut through the mix the most clearly, so they distract listeners with its main melody. Ultimately, the instrumental fit snugly with the song’s lyrical themes and topics, which are the star of the show.

Furthermore, M-Dot and Lateb bring animated, engaging, and steady performances to this song. “Christmas Trippin” is full of holiday movie references, cheeky mentions of Christmas iconography, and a Bruce Willis shoutout. “I mean, Bruce Willis is Christmas,” the skit at the end proclaims, most likely referencing Die Hard. Still, it’s nerdy and playful in the best way. However, they don’t compromise on the lyrical side of things, with strong command of internal rhyme schemes and flows. It’s very niche, but a perfectly fun listen for the festivities.

But what did you think of M-Dot and Lateb’s holiday jam, “Christmas Trippin”? Let us know in the comments and check out some notable lyrics from the song below. If you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to find it on your preferred streaming service. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest hip-hop drops and more Christmas festivities from pop culture.

Quotable Lyrics

My cousin wants a BB gun, that’s the style now,
Everybody telling ’em “You’re gonna shoot your eye out,”
Cousin Eddie outside since the s**t is full,
Scrooged on the TV, Bill Murray cynical

Tafia’s New Single Reminds You To “Stand On Bidness”

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In the spirit of giving, we have more new music for your listening pleasure this Christmas. Next on our list of hot recent arrivals is Tafia’s “Stand On Bidness,” which made its official debut on December 20th.

The Dream Chasers artist‘s track came with a Skeeboe-directed music video. Cameras capture dynamic shots of him in the studio, and later, exploring Florida and all of its beauty. As dusk settles, palm trees and luxurious vehicles help to set the vibe.

Throughout his lyrics, Tafia flaunts his status as the realest trapper in the 305 (by his standards, anyway). Additionally, he shares bars about transitioning from his chaotic childhood “slinging pieces and swiping cars” to his current life. Among the many luxuries his success has markedly brought him are five-star meals and fancy whips.

“I got a fetish, I like nice cars and bust down Audemars / The key to my success was slangin’ P’s and swipin’ cards,” the song’s first verse chiefly begins. “I’m never satisfied, could ball today and gone tomorrow / Repercussions from my savage like I shouldn’t have got involved.”

“Stand On Bidness” follows Tafia’s previously shared “Can’t Let Up” release. It also premiered in December and finds him reflecting on his humble beginnings before rising to fame.

Other 2022 arrivals from the recording artist include “Big Mood” with DJ Cruz, NateTaylorr, and Rellyski, as well as “Life of the party” alongside Nick Garcia, Gnautica, and Tropdavinci.

Finally, stream Tafia’s “Stand On Bidness” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what your thoughts on the new single are in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

I got a fetish, I like nice cars and bust down Audemars
The key to my success was slangin’ P’s and swipin’ cards
I’m never satisfied, could ball today and gone tomorrow
Repercussions from my savage like I shouldn’t have got involved

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CJ Fly Shares New Song, “TOP”

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Seasoned Brooklyn MC CJ Fly is back with a new single, “TOP.” After this year’s EP, The PhaRaOh’s Return, it seems Fly continued honing that boom-bap sound. In particular, this track is one of the rapper’s most boastful, confident, and self-referential in regards to the rap game. On this song, CJ is hungry, focused on getting his proper flowers for his talent, and displaying it in full.

SANTA ANA, CA – APRIL 20: Rapper CJ Fly performs onstage during the Smokers Club 420 event at The Observatory on April 20, 2017 in Santa Ana, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Instrumentally, the song is some mid-tempo boom-bap with dramatic but distant piano passages. However, the beat itself is very crisp, with a lot of rhythmic variation and a clean acoustic sound. Moreover, the live drums on the song really accentuate its raw nature. Still, it doesn’t get too muddled to the point where CJ becomes unintelligible.

On the bar-for-bar level, the Brooklyn native spits some impressive lines throughout the song. Specifically, he gets competitive, name-dropping some of the best in the rap game. So there’s a lot of talk of his influences as well, such as Biggie, Jay, Nas, and Kendrick. However, CJ rapped proudly of how far he’s come since then. Later in the song, he says he improves with every album and details the other places he draws inspiration from. 

All in all, this new single from CJ Fly is a really smooth performance over a really smooth beat, and it does show his skill well. His delivery is understated but clear, and the song’s direct lyrical nature reinforces the simple instrumental. With whatever he does next, it’s sure to be forward momentum from the Brooklyn MC.

What did you think of CJ Fly’s boastful new track, “TOP”? Let us know in the comments and check out some notable lyrics down below. Still, if you haven’t listened, be sure to check the boom-bap excursion on your preferred streaming service. Also, as always, stay locked in to HNHH for the best new music in the rap game every week.

Quotable Lyrics

Competitive, I’m coming for the whole industry,
Dreamville, all of Griselda, the whole TDE,
Drake, Jack, Tyler, Keem, Cordae, Pusha T,
You can’t talk about your top ten and not mention me,
Name your favorite rapper, I’ll put ’em out of their misery

NBA YoungBoy Is Getting “No Sleep” On New Christmas Eve Single: Listen

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As always, NBA YoungBoy is keeping his fans on their toes. One day after delivering his Lost Files mixtape, the Louisana-born rhymer is back with a single. Titled “No Sleep,” he uploaded the track on YouTube earlier today (December 24). Currently, streaming numbers are moving upwards of 250K.

In the video’s caption, the 23-year-old writes, “This shit is crazy my n*gga. I ain’t pray for this, I ain’t stay up all night for this. I won’t be broken. No matter what I’m thankful.”

YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs during JMBLYA at Fair Park on May 3, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

He continues, “They wish I was f*cked up, time then changed. I will come when you ain’t expecting it.”

Throughout his lyrics, YoungBoy reflects on how life was before finding fame. “High school, knew the kids, they knew I was wearin’ the same uniform back to back / Grandma left me as a kid, time went, she ain’t never come back,” he reflects on his first verse.

“On the road doin’ sows, the murder came, it was history after that / My sister sayin’, ‘Leave me ‘lone,’ I’m in her room tryna make her listen to me rap.”

Later in the song, YB says that falling in love was his “biggest mistake.” “I wish that it never came ’round,” he solemnly admits.

Stream NBA YoungBoy’s “No Sleep” single exclusively on YouTube below. Afterward, revisit his recently released Lost Files mixtape here.

Quotable Lyrics:

High school, knew the kids, they knew I was wearin’ the same uniform back to back
Grandma left me as a kid, time went, she ain’t never come back
On the road doin’ sows, the murder came, it was history after that
My sister sayin’, “Leave me ‘lone,” I’m in her room tryna make her listen to me rap

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Baby Money Drops New Song & Video, “American Gangsta”

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Detroit’s Baby Money is one of the hottest rappers in his city right now. As he continues his hot streak, he returned on Thursday (December 22) to drop off yet another certified banger.

The music video arrived on Tuesday (December 20), a couple days before the song officially landed on streaming platforms.

Complete with knocking 808s, the fast-paced beat provides Money with a fitting soundscape for him to tell stories of his come-up and time spent in the streets. “Elevator in the trenches, tell them boys I’m movin’ up / Poured a tsunami at yo’ hood, n****s ’round there wet as f*ck,” he raps with a vengeance.

The new single caps off the most successful year of the 24-year-old’s career thus far. In January, Money signed with Quality Control Music and subsequently released “Long Time Coming” in celebration.

The signing is a result of years of hard work and dedication to improving his craft. He’s been rapping since he was only 12 years old and has steadily been working toward being one of the most promising rappers in the game.

His first album of 2022 and debut with his new label, arrived in February with the release of Easy Money. This was backed by a remix of one of his most successful songs, “Moncler Bubble” with fellow Detroit natives Babyface Ray and Peezy.

In September, he dropped his second project of the year in New Money, a 16-track album boasting features from the likes of Jeezy, Mozzy, GT and Tay B. We will certainly be tuned in to see what Money comes with next.

Make sure to stream Baby Money’s “American Gangsta” single on Spotify or Apple Music down below. Make sure to leave a comment about what you think of the new track afterwards.

Quotable Lyrics:

N***a, my hustle got me up, a million not enough
They ain’t livin’ what they rappin’, b*tch, I’m callin’ n****s bluff
Soon as I made it to the top, I started pullin’ n****s up
Gon’ be the last thing you see, is brodie pull up in that truck

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2KBaby Releases Weezy-Inspired Mixtape, “Sorry 4 The Hate”

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Louisville rapper 2KBaby is back with a new mixtape, Sorry 4 The Hate. Moreover, it’s inspired by Lil Wayne’s classic mixtape Sorry 4 the Wait, on which he rapped over popular beats before Tha Carter IV. Also, it even has the same style of cover art and color pallet. Therefore, that’s exactly what the Kentucky native delivers on this mixtape. His last single “Haunt Me” with Kofi displayed his melodic sensibilities, but he’s not afraid to go hard here, too.

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)

“I’m just tryn go down as of the GOATSs in this s**t,” 2KBaby wrote via Instagram. “[Lil Wayne] been inspiring n***as as long as I can remember & at the same time paving the way for artists to do a lot of the s**t we do today. “Sorry 4 the Wait” was the first Remixtape I got put on 2 & “Sorry 4 the Wait II” was the last. So I thought I’d try to make my own Remixtape of the hottest 2022 songs on the chart rn. Until I see it ain’t no artist in the game tht can fwm on this tip.”

Meanwhile, given his criticism of hits like “pushin p,” it’s unsurprising to see 2KBaby looking for some smoke. Still, he backs it up, with creative reinventions of everything from Metro Boomin to Taylor Swift. Moreover, his voice remains dynamic and charismatic, with passionate wails and creative inflections. Still, he spits bars over beats from Yeat, Drake & 21 Savage, and Jack Harlow.

What did you think of 2KBaby’s latest Weezy-inspired mixtape, Sorry 4 The Hate? Are you as shocked by it as you were by his crazy face tattoo? Still, let us know in the comments down below and peep the tracklist as well. You can find Sorry 4 The Hate on Soundcloud and YouTube. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest remix tapes and reinventions of the game’s best.

Tracklist

  1. Superhero (Metro Boomin & Future Remix)
  2. Wait For U (Future Remix)
  3. Spin Bout U (Drake & 21 Savage) Remix
  4. Jumbotron S**t Poppin (Drake Remix)
  5. Ton1ght (Exotic Remix)
  6. Kant die (Yeat Remix)
  7. HeartBreak Kid (Rotken Remix)
  8. Churchill Downs (Jack Harlow Remix)
  9. Let Go (Central Cee Remix)

Real Boston Richey Reminds Us It’s “On Site” In His Latest Single

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It’s rare to find an artist who’s willing to give their fans new music this close to Christmas. However, Real Boston Richey was hustling well into the holidays this year. His “On Site” single landed on Friday (December 23) for your streaming pleasure.

Previously in 2022, we’ve heard the Florida native flex on “2 Million Up” with Peezy, Jeezy, and Rob49. Prior to that, he delivered his Public Housing project in August. The album is complete with features from the likes of Future, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, and Lil Durk.

Hendrix appears on two titles – “Bullseye 2” and “I Want You,” while Yak is joined by Lil Crix on “Navy Seals.” Afterward, Durkio shines during his verse on “Keep Dissing 2,” which has been streamed over 10 million times on Spotify alone.

“On Site” finds Richey operating solo – something he’s no stranger to. “I been out here screaming, “F*ck you, pay me” / I been moving right, ain’t moving shady,” he rhymes on the fast-paced song.

Following the track’s arrival earlier this weekend, the rapper took to Instagram to promote his work. “New song just dropped,” he wrote. “‘On Site’ video drop later today, deluxe OTW.”

Though the accompanying visual has yet to land on YouTube, if RBR stays true to his word, we could be hearing the expanded cut of Public Housing sometime in the new year.

Stream Real Boston Richey’s “On Site” single on Spotify or Apple Music below. Additionally, make sure to check back later for our annual Christmas playlist to cover all your holiday listening needs.

Quotable Lyrics:

I been out here screaming, “F*ck you, pay me”
I been moving right, ain’t moving shady
If it ain’t you, I use a rubber, I play it safe
If it ain’t you, I use a rubber, I play it safely

Kota The Friend Returns With A Message On New Single: “I’m Really It Bitch”

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Kota the Friend wasn’t shy about sharing new music this year. In the summer, his MEMO album arrived, boasting appearances from friends like Brianna Castro, Hello O’shay, and Samuellimàta.

Since then, he’s appeared on “Pretend” with pluko, as well as on the Subtract Remix of “Let You Drown” alongside KingTrey. Most recently, we heard another collaboration from him and O’shay on “Red Lights” back in November.

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)

Now, the 30-year-old has one last song to sing before we close out 2022. Earlier this week, he delivered “I’m It,” on which he boldly asserts himself as someone who’s spiritually sound and trusting their own path and instincts.

“Got a money tree and I water it on the daily / Trust my intuition, I go wherever it take me,” the New Yorker rhymes. Following that he adds, “Polarizing n*gga, you finna love me or hate me / I don’t give a f*ck either way tho, ‘cuz baby / I’m it, I’m it, I’m it, I’m really it bitch.”

On his Instagram page, promotion for the new single has been minimal. However, K did reveal via his Instagram Story that he has exciting plans to launch a production company in 2023.

Stream Kota the Friend’s “I’m It” on YouTube or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what your favourite New Music Friday release is so far this week in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

Got a money tree and I water it on the daily
Trust my intuition, I go wherever it take me
Polarizing n*gga, you finna love me or hate me
I don’t give a f*ck either way tho, ‘cuz baby
I’m it, I’m it, I’m it, I’m really it bitch

Fetty Wap Drops “Sweet Yamz” Remix With Ronald Isley & Charlie Wilson

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One of the year’s last big viral hits has gotten yet another remix. Fetty Wap recruited soul legend Ronald Isley and Charlie Wilson for another remix of “Sweet Yamz.” While the last one featured Wiz Khalifa, this one is supercharged with incredible soul harmonies and vocal runs. Moreover, having such superstars on the remix helps accentuate the song’s vintage tone and instrumentation. It sounds like an ’80s-tinged soul track with some impassioned ad-libs here and there to give it extra energy.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – JULY 14: Fetty Wap attends the Abyss by Abby show with preformance by Fetty Wap at Paraiso South Beach tent on July 14th, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Manny Hernandez/Getty Images)

These new versions of “Sweet Yamz” definitely feed into that positivity. It’s a lustful, urgent, yet charming and fun song whose vitality is no surprise. Moreover, the chorus melody is incredibly catchy, and the lyrics are simple enough to get stuck in your head. Meanwhile, the sheer vocal power on display on this song is quite impressive. The Jersey rapper switches between high and low registers with ease, and his potent voice conveys a lot of emotion. Also, this is his first solo material since 2021’s “First Day Out.”

Although Wap does great here, Wilson’s dominant screams and runs elevate the chorus. In addition, he gets cheeky in his verses, with some food references to convey his hunger for his partner. However, Ronald Isley steals the show at the very end, partly because he sounds eerily similar to Don Toliver (or rather, Don sounds like Isley). His higher register makes for a more animated performances, and his food references are even funnier and more outlandish.

Additionally, these hot songs come amid a tough legal battle for Fetty Wap as he’s incarcerated on drug charges. Last October, he spoke from jail and said that he was keeping his head high despite the controversy.

What did you think of this remix? How does it stack up to the original? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. If you’ve still yet to check it out, you can find “Sweet Yamz (Remix)” with Fetty Wap, Ronald Isley, and Charlie Wilson on your preferred streaming service. Also, check out some notable lyrics below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest hot remixes.

Quotable Lyrics

The yams are all I know (I know but)
Or was it just a distraction?
I see myself in your eyes, baby
Can I get to the yams?