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Cochise Drops New Single “KANEKI”

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Palm Beach rapper Cochise has shared a new single, titled “KANEKI.” The track is the first to be released from the artist’s upcoming album, NO ONE’S NICE TO ME. NO ONE’S NICE TO ME is slated for release later this month on May 26, 2023. Cochise updated his fans on the status of his new album on Twitter recently, sharing, “PROJECT ALL DONE.” He told fans they can expect to hear the album in “SUMMER TIME.” On May 8, the artist got back on Twitter to let followers know they can expect to hear the first track of the album on May 12.

Earlier this year, the artist released his singles “PERM” and “LONG WAY.” The single also comes after the release of the artist’s 2022 album, The Inspection. The Inspection featured notable artists Chief Keef and Young Nudy. He said about the album that he “wanted to take [his] music to a serious level.” He added, “rather than making music anyone can listen to or filler music, I wanted to make real music.” He said his goal was to make “something people would recognize and consume.”

Cochise Prepares Fans For Upcoming Album

“KANEKI” is upbeat, with heavy bass and bright percussion. The new single also features an accompanying music video. The video showcases the rapper performing, complete with sci-fi elements.

The young rapper’s upcoming album NO ONE’S NICE TO ME, will be his fourth. After releasing his debut, Pulp, in 2018, he additionally released Benbow Crescent in 2021. Cochise has released several singles since then, including “Creme Brulee,” and “COOK UP.” He’s also collaborated with an array of artists, with features alongside Kevin Taylor, K Sauve, and Tung Cloudy. The artist also worked with NYC rapper $NOT to create the song “Tell Em.” The pair released an accompanying music video created by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett. Cochise told XXL Magazine that he was “definitely thankful and blessed for the area that [they] covered with that song.” The also rapper shared at the time that, “As long as God is going to bless [him] with it, [he’s] going to keep going.”

Quotable Lyrics:

Ha, she was like, “Baby, do you want some Henny?” (Henna, henna)
I was like, “No, I don’t drink that, I want me some Champagne”

KayCyy Drops New Single With Gesaffelstein “Roll The Dice”

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Kenyan-American musician KayCyy has released a new single, titled “Roll The Dice.” The track is part of his collaboration with French DJ Gesaffelstein. The duo’s joint EP, TW2052 will be released later this month on May 26, 2023. Six additional songs will accompany “Roll The Dice,” and the tracklist was shared yesterday via KayCyy’s Twitter. The artist also worked with Gesaffelstein on the 2022 EP, TW20 50. The critically-acclaimed three-song EP KayCyy released two singles in November of 2022, “I Love Myself” and “Who Else Would It Be.”

KayCyy called the project with Gesaffelstein KayCyy teased the new song in April, playing the majority of it in an Instagram Live. He later posted a photo of two dice on Twitter, hinting at the song’s title. He asked fans for a certain number of comments in exchange for a release date. Fans quickly reached their goal and he revealed the song would come out on May 12.

KayCyy Teams Up With Gesaffelstein Once Agin

The song sees KayCyy comparing a lover to oxygen, as he sings about how he only wants to focus on them. It contains themes of two people only needing one another, as nothing else matters but them. Mellow, rhythmic bass defines the track, along with KayCyy’s smooth vocals. The accompanying music video takes on a similarly simplistic, futuristic tone.

Gesaffelstein is known for his work with The Weeknd on his EP, My Dear Melancholy. The artist collaborated with The Weeknd again in 2019, for Gesaffelstein’s second album, Hyperion. The Weekend was featured on the song “Lost in the Fire.” He also collaborated with several other major artists like Kanye West, Daft Punk, and A$AP Rocky. He famously produced various tracks on West’s critically-acclaimed album Yeezus. KayCyy says that West is “like a big brother to [him].” The frequent collaborator also dropped the track “OKAY!” alongside KayCyy back in 2022, ahead of their EP release.

Quotable Lyrics:

Together we can make time stop, it’s all about us
Selfish shit, I don’t mind
Long as it’s about mine’s
Roll the dice (Ooh)
Close your eyes (Ooh)
Every time (Every time), we turned out fine (Turned out fine)

SoFaygo Shares New Single “Ye” Ahead Of EP Release

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Atlanta rapper SoFaygo has released a new single titled “Ye.” The single is the first to be released from the rapper’s new EP, GO+. GO+ is set for release later this month via Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack. SoFaygo announced the new EP earlier this month with an Instagram post to fans. The artist is also currently performing alongside fellow musician Nav for the artist’s North American tour. Canadian singer RealestK also joins the two on tour. The “Never Sleep” tour runs until March, with final stops in Phoenix, LA, and Toronto. The tour additionally features a special guest, award-winning musician Bryson Tiller.

The artist was expected to release a deluxe edition of his 2022 album Pink Heartz soon, but it was later revealed that his EP GO+ would be prioritized. Travis Scott announced that the artist would be coming out with a new EP soon at an NBA All-Star Weekend event this year. He stated, “We got Faygo ‘bout to put out a lil EP, that’s on the way.” SoFaygo then confirmed the information Scott shared in a Twitter post.

SoFaygo To Release New EP

“Ye” is characteristically upbeat, giving fans a taste of what to expect on the new EP. Punchy bars are matched with an easygoing melody to create a fun, lighthearted track. The song has the makings of a summer staple, with reverberating bass and dreamy vocals.

SoFaygo received praise from artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Gunna in the past for his work on the 2019 song that went viral, “Knock Knock.” He also went on to create his album titled Pink Heartz, which was promoted by Apple Music as part of their Apple Music Up Next program. Features on the album include big names like DJ Khaled, Don Toliver, and more. The album also features production by Pharrell.

Quotable Lyrics:

Wake up get cake, all work, no breaks (All work, no breaks, Woo, breaks)
I kick slide, I feel like Ye (Ye, Ye)
I just got me a check, I been shopping all day (shopping all
Day, bitch, day)
I just made me a hit, I been vibing all-day (Ha, Ha)

Lil Durk Reveals His Thoughts On J. Cole’s “All My Life” Verse

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Lil Durk is one of the biggest artists in the world right now. Moreover, he has proven to the entire world that he can hang with some of the best lyricists. Throughout the years, he has worked with Drake, Future, and now, J. Cole. Additionally, he has even secured praise from the likes of Jay-Z, which is legendary. As for the J. Cole collaboration, we are talking about the song “All My Life.” This new track dropped last night, and it was an immediate hit among fans. In fact, some are calling this some of Durk’s best work yet.

Although, most fans were expecting him to drop an album last night. Almost Healed was going to release right alongside the new NBA YoungBoy project. Instead, Durk decided to delay the project by a couple of weeks. Now, fans can expect this body of work to be released on Friday, May 26th. Regardless, this is good news for fans who want to hear more of Lil Durk’s newfound musical stylings. He seems to be doing something interesting with “All My Life,” and fans want to know if the rest of the tracks will sound like that.

Read More: Lil Durk & J. Cole Have A Hit: Twitter Praises “All My Life”

Lil Durk Speaks

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Lil Durk said J. Cole smoked him on “All My Life” 💀 #LilDurk #JCole #AllMyLife

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Recently, Lil Durk was talking to Complex about his latest track. As you can imagine, he was very excited for the world to hear it. Furthermore, he was asked about working with J. Cole and if everything surprised him. This led to an interesting answer, as Durk conceded that Cole had the better verse. However, he did make sure to explain that this is a rarity when he collaborates with people. “The number one thing, he smoked my ass on that, for one,” Lil Durk explained. “Barely. That barely happens. But shoutout to Cole, shoutout to [Dr.] Luke. We made it happen.”

On top of everything, Lil Durk has also been floating around the idea of a boxing match against the likes of 6ix9ine. Although 6ix9ine immediately declined the $50 million offer. Let us know what you think of the latest Durk and Cole track, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Read More: NBA YoungBoy Celebrates Lil Durk’s Album Pushback: Video

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Lil Tecca Samples Brandy And Monica In New Track “Need Me”

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Queens rapper Lil Tecca has released a new single, titled “Need Me.” The new track samples Brandy and Monica’s hit 1998 song “The Boy Is Mine” from their album Never Say Never. “Need Me” comes to listeners from the 20-year-old’s record label co-owned by his manager Giuseppe Zappala, Galactic Records, a subsidiary of Republic Records. “Need Me” is the first promotional single for the artist’s upcoming 2023 album, TEC. Lil Tecca’s 2023 album does not yet have a confirmed release date.

The NYC native’s new song follows various 2022 singles including “Blessing,” “Treesha,” “Faster,” and “Fallin.” The release also comes after Lil Tecca’s 2021 album, We Love You Tecca 2. The LP saw collaborations from the artist with Chief Keef, Trippie Redd, Gunna, and more.

Tecca Taps ’90s R&B

We Love You Tecca 2 acted as a follow-up to his 2019 debut mixtape, We Love You Tecca. The mixtape featured a collaboration with Juice WRLD shortly before his death in December of 2019, on the track “Ransom (Remix).” The track being pulled from SoundCloud for copyright infringement in August of 2019 sparked a reaction from the young rapper. Lil Tecca said on Instagram Live, “How you gon’ copyright me???” Also adding, “This is literally me!” The collaboration put the young rapper on the map, with “Ransom (Remix)” peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. A Cole Bennett-directed music video also accompanies the song. In response to the song’s success, Lil Tecca also pledged to keep “grinding like [he’s] still getting 100 plays.”

Lil Tecca additionally tweeted, “album this summer,” earlier this month, leading to fans in the comments expressing their excitement. One user responded with, “TECCA SUMMER TAKEOVER,” with another calling for the artist to “drop that shit today!” In January of this year, the artist also unveiled his upcoming album’s title in a tweet to fans that simply read, “TEC the ALBUM.” Let us know what you think of this song, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Said that she want Casamigos, it’s a lit night
The whole hood tryna slide, so the list tight
She bad, so she get by easy
She said she don’t need you, she said that she need me

Jorja Smith Drops Soulful New Single “Little Things”

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UK R&B singer Jorja Smith has released a new track, titled “Little Things.” “Little Things” comes five years after the artist’s debut 2018 LP, Lost & Found. The track, accompanied by a lively music video, also follows last month’s unveiling of “Try Me.” The April release additionally landed Smith a spot in Hot New Hip Hop’s R&B Season playlist.

Smith says “Little Things” is about “putting yourself out there, in front of a world that has many opinions.” She says she had “a lil’ concoction — rum, ting, and a magnum.” The also singer explains, “It only ever used to be [her] really being [her] own critic.” She continues, “This is the first time I’m putting stuff out there that I can connect with right now.” Smith additionally recalls “imagining hearing this walking into a party and seeing someone I’d had my eye on.” The UK artist also calls the song “fun!” and “pretty self-explanatory.”

Smith Explores Romance

The mesmerizing track is led by steady percussion and rhythmic bass, accompanied by Jorja Smith’s characteristically soulful vocals. This fun, lighthearted departure from her April release of “Try Me” explores themes of flirtation and fleeting romance. The video also showcases Smith taking a man-on-the-street approach to love, asking various patrons what they find attractive in a partner. Directed by Bolade Banjo, the music video additionally depicts two partiers finding love on the dance floor.

“Try Me” was the UK soul artist’s first release since her 2021 collaboration with DJ Guilty Beatz, “All of This.” 2021 also saw the release of “Bussdown” with South London rapper Shaybo, as well as the May release of her EP Be Right Back. “All of This” followed her 2020 cover of St. Germain’s “Rose Rouge,” which saw Smith take on concepts surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. In April of 2022, the Wallsall native joined forces with Ibeyi to release the song “Lavender & Red Roses.” The single then landed on the Afro-French Cuban duo’s May 2022 album, Spell 31.

Quotable Lyrics:

It’s the little things that get me high
Won’t you come with me and spend the night
Just a little thing for you and I
And if it’s meant to be then that’s alright

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & G-Eazy Link Up With The NBA For New Track “MVP”

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is someone who has had some solid longevity in the rap game. Overall, he burst onto the scene during a time where Soundcloud rap was all the rage. Moreover, you had to be melodic in order to make it in the game. For A Boogie, he had bars and melodies which helped him stand above his contemporaries. These days, he is still dropping projects, and he is even being commissioned by huge sports leagues such as the National Basketball Association.

Today, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie dropped off a brand-new track with the likes of G-Eazy. This new effort is called “MVP” and this song will be used by ESPN for the rest of the NBA Playoffs. Whenever you watch the NBA on ESPN, there is typically a song that plays before a commercial or prior to a match. These songs always get a lot of traction, and we’re sure “MVP” will fit that slot nicely. As for the song itself, however, there is no shortage of NBA-related bars.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie x G-Eazy

This is the kind of track that is meant to get you hyped up. Overall, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and G-Eazy come through with plenty of NBA references. From Klay Thompson to Steph Curry to Chris Paul, you will hear a lot of famous names. Boogie and G-Eazy have solid chemistry on this track. Moreover, G-Eazy’s verse about the Golden State Warriors will go over well with fans from throughout the Bay Area.

Overall, this track may not be for everyone. However, if you are super invested in the NBA Playoffs, you will be hearing this quite a bit. Let us know what you think of this A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie track, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from throughout the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

If you’re not in first, you’re in last (Last)
Champions don’t come in second (Nope)
I shoot my shot like I’m Stephen (Swish)
Shoutout Klay Thompson, my bredrin (Ayy)
Took this shit ’round the whole universe
You know the Bay’s what I’m reppin’ (Reppin)

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Chase B Delivers “Ring Ring” With Travis Scott, Quavo, Don Toliver, & Ty Dolla $ign

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Chase B is a big name in the hip-hop world. Overall, he came up at the same time as Travis Scott. These two have been inseparable, and with Travis becoming a massive success, there has been an appetite for Chase B’s music. Subsequently, he has been able to use his connections to secure some big features. He loves working with artists like Don Toliver, as well as many others from the Cactus Jack family. However, whenever he teams up with Travis, you know it is going to be very special.

In fact, for as long as we can remember, there have been leaks and snippets of a song called “Ring Ring” floating around online. Chase B fans had been begging for this track to finally be released. Well, recently, the artist revealed that it would be dropping on Thursday, May 11th. If you were to check your calendar, you will realize that’s today. Well, as promised, the song was released to the masses. Needless to say, fans are currently rejoicing on social media.

Chase B Fans Have Been Waiting On This One

“Ring Ring has a star-studded cast. This includes the likes of Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Quavo, and Ty Dolla $ign. As for the song itself, it is an atmospheric guitar-filled track that has a gorgeous vibe. This is a song made for summer nights, and the performances from all four artists are divine. Don Toliver mostly carries the song, although Travis Scott and Ty Dolla $ign deliver some sung verses. As for actual rapping, that is mostly done by Quavo, although he maintains that melodic flare.

Overall, this is just another great track from Chase B. He knows how to bring artists together, and this is a great example of that. Let us know what you think of the song, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I had two twenty five, I spent that shit right out my pocket
And pulled up to that lot and told the dealer, I gotta cop it
You think you goin’ big-on-big-on-big, you need to stop it
You went and dropped your shit, it didn’t hit, you went and flopped it

Killer Mike Drops Emotional New Song, “Motherless”

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Killer Mike, the renowned rapper and activist, excited fans with the announcement of his new album that is set to release in June. Despite not releasing any solo music until 2008 with I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II, Killer Mike has become a major staple in the rap industry, with his 2012 album R.A.P Music being considered a classic. He is also known for his contributions to the black community, such as speaking at the REVOLT Summit and collaborating with Stacey Abrams.

However, Killer Mike’s skills as a rapper should not be underestimated. He is ready to remind us just how skilled he is with the announcement of his new solo album, MICHAEL. The album will be released on June 16, following a 10-year solo music hiatus. While he has been consistently releasing music with longtime friend and collaborator EL-P under the moniker Run The Jewels, fans are excited to hear what Mike has in store for his new solo outing. Upon announcing the album, Mike dropped the single “Don’t Let The Devil.” It was a small taste of what was to come. Now, the rapper has released another track from the album called “Motherless.” Along with it, he has released a music video.

Killer Mike Speaks On Losing His Mother

Killer Mike gets emotional on his new track, “Motherless.” It’s another gospel-tinged track with beautiful vocals from Eryn Allen Kane and a smooth bassline. Just like with “Don’t Let The Devil,” listeners will be transported while they listen to the track. Lyrically, Mike speaks about the loss of his mother and how it has affected him. Throughout the track, he speaks about the things that he wishes he could tell her. However, he also says that he would give up his fame to have her back. “If God sent me back to normal to be next to you,” Mike raps. “I would gladly trade it all ’cause I be missin’ you.”

In addition to the new single and video, Mike announced that he will be embarking on a solo tour in support of the album. “Let everyone know GOOD NEWS IS COMING!” Mike said in a social media post. “I’m excited to announce The High & Holy Tour. My choir, The Midnight Revival, and I will perform songs from my new album MICHAEL, as well as classic hits from R.A.P. Music, PLEDGE, and more. Join us for a night of celebration and soulful connection. Let’s have a Revival!” What do you think of the new Killer Mike track? Let us know in the comments below!

Quotable Lyrics:

You won’t believe it, mama
I achieved it, mama
Turned these hating ass people
To believers, mama

Joyner Lucas Returns With High-Octane Track “What’s That?”

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Joyner Lucas is an artist who has been at it for a while at this point. Overall, Joyner is known for his provocative music videos. These videos always seem to tell a story that gets people talking. Although these videos aren’t always well-received, Lucas continues to make them. Ultimately, he knows that music videos are a great way to convey a message. Moreover, they allow him to flex his muscles as an artist. It also helps that Joyner is incredibly talented and always produces great bars.

About three years ago, Joyner Lucas gave us an album with ADHD. Now, he is looking to follow up on that project with Not Now, I’m Busy. In order to promote this new body of work, Lucas has been coming out with some new tracks. For instance, he dropped “Devil’s Work Part 2” just a few months ago. Additionally, he had a song with Future called “Blackout” that was released last month. Subsequently, he is back with another new single, this time called “What’s That?”

Joyner Lucas Puts His Talent On Display

In this song, we get some hyped production as the drums are loud and crisp, while the horns in the background and quite a bit of oomph. As for Joyner Lucas, he offers up his typical wordplay and solid flows. He slides on this production, and from start to finish, he keeps listeners engaged. If anything, this song will draw more hype for his upcoming album.

With Not Now, I’m Busy dropping soon, we imagine fans will be very excited to hear what comes next. We imagine Joyner Lucas will be giving fans more details on this project, sooner rather than later. In the meantime, let us know your thoughts on this particular song, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I tossed that bitch with a two-hand pass
I just tied up Khaled, now I got the keys
Straight from the block, I hop out the P’s
Joyner got n****s that’ll hop out and squeeze