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NLE Choppa Reveals A Few Of His Favourite Things On “I Like”: Listen

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If anyone deserves an award for consistently showing up throughout 2022, it’s NLE Choppa. From January’s Me vs. Me project to singles like “Yak Flow,” “Slut Me Out,” and “Apart From You,” the rapper has proven to his fans that he’s got no shortage of talent and passion for his craft.

Most recently, the 20-year-old dropped off a track called “I Like,” on which he accordingly reveals a roster of his favourite things throughout his lyrics.

“I like cars that go, ‘Vroom, vroom’ / I like bitches that go— / ‘Fore I cuff that bitch, gotta throw that ass back,” Choppa tells listeners on the chorus. “I like money that go, ‘Ching, ching’ / I like diamonds that go, ‘Bling, bling.’”

Prior to his latest release, the Memphis native made waves with his “Ice Spice” song in November. When the Bronx artist the track is named after got wind of it, she was quick to share her thoughts on Twitter.

“N*gga feenin gotta plat it cool,” the “Bikini Bottom” hitmaker wrote at the time. In a since-deleted tweet, Choppa later responded, “What Jayda said, these n*ggas been on my bodyyyyyy.”

Other successful titles to come from the Tennessee-born artist include “FAITHFUL” with Macklemore and his beloved collaboration with 2Rare on “Do It Again.” Since making its debut in early October, the latter has been streamed over 27 million times on Spotify alone.

Stream NLE Choppa’s “I Like” on the platform of your choice below. Additionally, check out the rest of our recent song posts here.

Quotable Lyrics:

Okay, fill the bowl up full of shake, he bought it, n*gga, no way
Finger f*ck the K before I pop ’em, call it foreplay
Like Central Cee, how can I be homophobic? My stick gay
It like to touch n*ggas before I do, ayy, man, my shit cray

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MadeinTYO Returns With “Thinking To Myself” Single Ahead Of New Project

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Countless new singles rolled into our inboxes this week, but one that really stands out is MadeinTYO’s “Thinking to Myself.” The new song specifically finds the 30-year-old reflecting on his aspirations of heading back to his former home of Tokyo, Japan.

In the accompanying music video, we see the rapper make his return to the foreign country. As a press release notes, at the time of its filming, he was the second U.S.-based artist to travel to Japan post-COVID.

Interestingly, the visual also stars IMMA – a well-known virtual social media model from Tokyo.

“Maybe I should slow down / The same ones that hated, see my shit turned around,” MadeinTYO reflects throughout his first few bars. “They told me that my shit was watered down / A couple plaques years later, man, look at me now.”

As the brief song comes to an end he adds, “I just wanna take a flight to Japan and never come back / Quit all this rap. I guess they want that old thing back.”

Just last month, we heard from the “Skateboard P” hitmaker on his four-track 24HRS In TOKYO EP. Prior to that, he linked up with Jay Worthy and Harry Fraud on “Earth Sky.”

At this time, specific details remain sparse, but we do know that the Hawaii native is gearing up to release a new project in the near future. His last full-length offering arrived back in 2021 in the form of Yokohama with UnoTheActivist.

The two stars teamed up with other artists like MDMA and KA$HDAMI for titles like “Ghostrider” and “Plug.”

Stream MadeinTYO’s “Thinking to Myself” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what your thoughts on the new single are down in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

It’ll never really work
If you ain’t got trust
How you stressed out girl, and you got us
You got bread, you got crust
Never bum down bi’. I’m piped up

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Montreal’s Skiifall Drops “Fam Without Blood”

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One of the most promising artists out of Canada is closing the year on a high note. Skiifall came through today with the release of his latest single, “Fam Without Blood.” The artist connects with Wondagurl, Rodiah McDonald, London Cyr, and frequent collaborator Yama//Sato, who team up for the song’s production. Skiifall glides with his unique blend of patois, English and French with a matter-of-fact flow. Meanwhile, the production boasts an eerie feel from the ominous soundscapes, accented by sliding 808s that Wondagurl became known for.

The song arrived alongside a new music video directed by Aimé-T. Irabahay, which finds Skiifall roaming through the night with his crew.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – JUNE 26: Rapper Skiifall performs in concert at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on June 26, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)

Skiifall’s coming off of an incredibly productive year. Since emerging with “Ting Tun Up” in 2021, he quickly became one of the most recognizable figures to come out of Canada. He closed out 2021 with “Break Of Dawn,” alongside BadBadNotGood, The Kount, and Yama//Sato before leaping into 2022 with “Bloodclart Business,” which he debuted on Colors. Since then, he’s remained relatively low-key, though he did link up with Lil Silva on “What If?”

However, it’s clear he’s gearing up for a massive year in 2023. “Fam Without Blood” follows the release of “I Can’t Feel My Mind (Freestyle)” last month.

In addition to his releases, he also hit the road with BadBadNotGood over the summer on their North American Talk Memory tour. Then, he hit the festival circuit across Europe.

If you aren’t familiar with Skiifall yet, make sure you press play on “Fam Without Blood” below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
More times n***as was vexed
I’m a great success
Wish it was really them
But I wish it was us instead

Lil Durk’s New Single Finds Him “Hanging With Wolves”

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Since sharing his 7220 album in the early half of 2022, Lil Durk has been making steady appearances. We’ve heard him on singles both alone and with other popular artists. Previously, he connected with Doodie Lo on “Did Shit To Me.” Later we saw him connect with Kanye West and Cardi B on “Hot Shit.”

Most recently, the Chicago native is back to operating solo on a Chopsquad DJ-produced beat. His latest single, “Hanging With Wolves” sees him reflecting on the trials and tribulations of being a part of street life.

“They in my business, they tryna treat me like a menace, they tryna turn me down / You know I’m different, I’m walking around with my skinnies, I’m Saint Laurent down,” Durk flexes in his first few bars.

The “Laugh Now, Cry Later” hitmaker goes on to rap, “Saying ‘he stable,’ that n*gga had got off the table, so we had to calm down / Come to the ‘Raq with a rack, you think I’m dramatic, you n*ggas get shot down.”

As Yahoo notes, Durkio is currently working on a follow-up to Only The Family’s Loyal Bros compilation album. Details about that remain sparse at this time. Still, here’s hoping this latest single is just the first in a string of new releases from the collective.

Finally, stream “Hanging With Wolves” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what New Music Friday arrivals are your favourite down in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

I done did street shit to a street n*gga and every time I ain’t get caught
Had a best friend with a best friend, she a lesbian on dope
I got my gas in, I went to the Westin, I ain’t go to the Trump
Keep it a buck, I was just listening to Gucci and Jeezy, I ain’t listen to Pump

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Desiigner Reminds Us He’s Only Getting “Bigger And Bigger”: Listen

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The first half of 2022 was relatively quiet for Desiigner, but as the year comes to a close, he’s making sure his voice is heard. After sharing singles like “My Brodie” and “Star In The Room” in recent weeks, the 25-year-old is letting the world know that he’s only going to be getting “Bigger and Bigger” in 2023.

The “Panda” hitmaker’s new song arrived on Friday (December 9) and finds him feeling as boastful as ever. “Me and gang getting bigger and bigger / All around the world me and my hitters / Getting money can’t f*ck with my getters,” he tells listeners on the hook.

As a press release notes, Desiigner wanted to save the best for last with “Bigger and Bigger.” Speaking on his work specifically, the rapper says, “We’re going bigger and bigger in the mind. Levelling up on all our goals. Letting go of a lot of things we were hoarding onto.”

“Getting bigger and bigger from that and seeing more love. More things in your life that come through when you think in a bigger and bigger realm,” he added.

Previously, the recording artist kicked off the month by connecting with Slim Jxmmi on his “Kilo,” which fans have been raving about.

Despite enduring a tough year, 2016 XXL Freshman isn’t letting his personal struggles stop him. “Music is my therapy,” he explained. “I lost a lot of bros this year. We all say things out of emotions but the truth is in me.”

Stream Desiigner’s “Bigger and Bigger” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what your favourite single from the New Yorker has been this year in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

Yea we walk in the spot and we big Time

Double R on my wrist yeah that rich time

I be getting that money im big slime

Me and gang getting bigger and bigger

M.I.A. Prepares For Her “MATA” Album With “Beep” Single: Listen

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M.I.A.’s excitement for her sixth studio album is incredibly evident, especially after she threatened to leak the project herself if it wasn’t on streamers before September ended.

Seeing as October has officially begun and MATA still hasn’t arrived, it’s clear that the English rapper didn’t get her wish, though she did announce that the record will land on October 14th while delivering her third single so far, “Beep.”

The upbeat, rhythmic track is all about using your voice to make sure that you’re heard while staying true to yourself. It follows the arrival of previous songs like “Popular” and “The One” earlier this year.

“Next gen transcend women and men / Bring a noise, make it count, yeah do it again / Never stop, never give up, don’t pretend / Tell a friend all the rules you’re gonna bend,” M.I.A. rhymes on one of her verses.

While we didn’t hear from any collaborators on the singles, the 47-year-old previously hinted that she worked with the likes of Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj on her upcoming LP.

Stream “Beep” on Spotify below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop news updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Went from tryna pay the rent
Used a pen on men and made a dent
Yeah time and again make it go top 10
I’m not a politician and not UN

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Roddy Ricch Announces New Single “Stop Breathing”

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Roddy Ricch is gearing up to release a new mixtape called Feed Tha Streets 3. This will be the third installment of his popular mixtape series, and fans are interested to hear what Roddy has been working on. In the eyes of some fans, Live Life Fast was a disappointment, and they want to see the artist redeem himself as they know he has the talent to deliver a spectacular project.

Over the past few months, Roddy has made sure to tease fans with plenty of snippets. So far, the songs have been sounding good, and Roddy seems more focused than ever before. His songwriting and melodies have always been second to none, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the artist is finding his stride, yet again.

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Now, it seems like Roddy is ready to release some new music for his fans to enjoy. While taking to his Instagram yesterday, Roddy revealed that he has a brand-new single dropping on Friday, called “Stop Breathing.” This should come as great news to fans who have been waiting on Roddy’s latest effort.

It will be interesting to hear the sonic journey that Roddy takes us on, moving forward. Hopefully, he is able to deliver what the fans have been yearning for.

As always, keep it locked to HNHH for more news from around the music world.