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Kevin Gates Spits Bars From The Heart On The Fast-Paced Track “Be Somebody”

November 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Gates is an artist who has been in the game for a while now, and throughout the years, he has continuously improved his craft. Although he may not be making hits like “Two Phones” and “Really Really” anymore, he makes up for it in his storytelling and wisdom. Overall, his songs are motivational in nature, and that is certainly true of his most recent single which was released on YouTube recently. The song is called “Be Somebody” and it can be listened to down below.

As the name of the song would suggest, this track is all about finding yourself and becoming the best version of you, regardless of the circumstances. Gates discusses all of the hardships he had to go through before becoming the man he is today. Moreover, he delivers emotional passages on leaning on your loved ones through hard times. These are messages that many can relate to, and it is why Gates’ music always seems to resonate.

Moving forward, it will be interesting to see what Kevin Gates’ musical plans will be. Perhaps we will get a new album in the new year. Or perhaps Gates is just having fun and releasing singles here and there until he feels like an album is what’s necessary. Whatever the case may be, we are happy to have new Gates songs. Overall, he is always elevating, and we want to know what he has to say. Additionally, a Kevin Gates rollout with more iconic interviews is always appreciated.

Kevin Gates Is Motivating With His New Song

Quotable Lyrics:

Have you ever needed somebody?
Tired of being broke and want to be somebody
My heart too genuine, sometimes feel I wasn’t built to love
Victim of this cold world, n***a, difficult to trust

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Chance The Rapper Treats Fans To A New Writing Exercise As New Album Demands Increase

November 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chance The Rapper has been dropping a lot of loose material over the past two years, but some fans feared that the new Star Line album that was on the way wouldn’t manifest at all. Fortunately, we have a new reason to assuage those fears, as he dropped a new “writing exercise” on YouTube. It’s a new song about the things in life that nobody can prepare you for, filtered through the Chicago MC’s perspective as an artist, businessman, and as a Black man. While the instrumental remains quite light, soulful, and soothing, there’s a more melancholy and almost pessimistic tone to the actual content that creates a compelling contrast.

For those unaware, one of Chance The Rapper’s last drops was “3333,” which was also a bit of a conceptual track about his love for performing and a particularly undersold Minnesota show. These new cuts have all been very interesting, as their introspection and airy sonic pallet shows a lot of heartfelt reflection and lack of pretense. With this new track, Chance also announced the “Writings on the Wall” event in Miami from December 3 to December 6, which will be a chance to listen to this new Star Line album and what its introspective nature will yield.

Chance The Rapper’s New Writing Exercise

Elsewhere, Chance The Rapper recently took a break from his next musical moves to seemingly address the United States election this year. “For the lost,” he captioned a post containing various Black leaders throughout history, evoking not just their revolutionary or transgressive rhetoric, but also their imagery. It’s a bit too vague to fully attribute it to the election’s outcome, but given all the context of the past few weeks, it certainly makes sense.

Meanwhile, this upcoming Miami listening event for Star Line wouldn’t be the first, and previous iterations already generated a lot of hype for the new album. But still, we don’t know what Chance The Rapper is waiting for when it comes to this new project, as we’ve been in rollout and loosie single mode for a while. At least we know that a solid LP will result from it.

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EST Gee Treats Fans To Knocking Anthem With New Single “The Streets”

November 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

EST Gee has an understated charisma. The rapper has a magnetic quality with having to resort to crazy deliveries or outrageous flows. He’s always in the pocket, and he makes music that is mellow, yet tinged with a menacing undercurrent. “The Streets” is a perfect example of these two dynamics co-existing on the same song. EST Gee’s latest is a lean street anthem that sees the rapper find a catchy pocket and ride it out over an organ-heavy instrumental.

There’s definitely a Southern flavor to the instrumental. The organ stabs anchor the drums, and then rise to the forefront during the chorus. It sounds like an instrumental that a Young Jeezy or a T.I. would get on two decades ago, but with a modern update. EST Gee brings the same slick yet weary delivery that T.I.P. and the Snowman perfected in their primes. The lyrics are pretty standard, and adhere to the title of the song, but EST Gee’s conviction is what really gets this song across the finish line. You believe him when he spits: “I was slidin’ and poppin’ sh*t with the same n**gas I was coppin’ bricks.” “The Streets” is yet another win for Gee.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

EST Gee Throws It Back To Southern Trap Classics

Quotable Lyrics:

They gon’ pull out my phone to spin, don’t leave the lo’ until he killed (Uh)
I’ll be past my toes and hands, I count the ones, I seen and went (Uh)
Instead of invest in businesses, I’m plannin’ on gettin’ a killer rich

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J Cole Previews Two Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Collabs Amidst Feud

November 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

J Cole and Kendrick Lamar have a fascinating relationship. They are two of the most revered rappers of their generation, and two thirds of the “Big Three.” They’ve shown love to each other, and then dissed each other. It’s all very messy and recent, but J Cole is not shying away from the history between him and Dot on his new podcast Inevitable. Cole not only spoke on Lamar during a recent episode, but he previewed two unreleased songs from a joint album they worked on circa 2010.

Long time J Cole and Kendrick Lamar fans will recognize these songs. We’re going back to the Datpiff days with these ones. J Cole previewed “Temptations” and “Shock the World,” which were previewed for attendees of a record store release back in 2010. There’s video footage of Kendrick Lamar rapping to the songs alongside fans on YoTube. The audio quality, though, as long time fans can attest, is rough. Fans can be heard cheering and exclaiming in the background of the recordings that do exist. J Cole decided to give the public (those who remembered, at least), what they wanted with CDQ versions during via his podcast.

J Cole and Kendrick Lamar Planned To Make A Joint LP

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“Temptations” & “Shock The World” pic.twitter.com/vM6yhCU5v2

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“Temptations” sees J Cole and Kendrick Lamar swap stellar verses over a harp-driven Cole beat. “Shock the World,” meanwhile, features both rappers and a chorus sung by former TDE affiliate BJ the Chicago Kid. Not only do fans get to hear what these songs sound like in their official form, but they get to hear the context of how the songs came together. Cole discusses their making, and the musical chemistry that was immediately recognizable between him and Lamar in the studio.

These songs obviously hit different in light of songs like “Like That” and “7 Minute Drill.” The J Cole and Kendrick Lamar relationship has grown increasingly frayed in the last year. Cole recently dropped “Port Antonio,” which is an extended explanation of what went down between him, Drake and Lamar, and why he chose to bow out of the feud. Cole’s reputation has arguably taken the biggest hit of the “Big Three.” The fact that he’s looking back, though, and seemingly at peace with his relationship with both rappers, means that we can get fascinating peeks into an alternate history courtesy of these unreleased collabs.

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Kendrick Lamar Chronicles Some Of His Toughest Career Decisions On “Heart Pt. 6”

November 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“The Heart” series has returned to its rightful owner. With the stunning release of GNX over the weekend, Kendrick Lamar has also taken back his claim to fame. Drake’s attempt to one-up K. Dot at his own game didn’t go so well, as many spectators of the beef were pretty disgusted with it. In fact, him removing “THE HEART PART 6” from his social media further cemented it as the least significant record during the beef. All along, it set things up perfectly for Kendrick Lamar to properly release “heart pt. 6.”

So far, it’s one of the most talked about songs on the tracklist thanks to its detailed chronicling of some important moments. During the near five-minute story, Lamar recalls how his relationships evolved with some of TDE’s current stars such as Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, TDE Punch, and Dave Free. The accounts with Q and Punch are especially raw and inspirational, as Lamar was always learning from everyone at the label no matter their standing within. On the third verse of “heart pt. 6,” Kendrick Lamar then fast forwards things to him becoming a superstar and him “carryin’ debates of a top five.” At this point, Lamar painfully realizes that it may be time to part ways with TDE. He has goals in mind of becoming more than just an MC, and he felt he “poured everything I had left in the family business.” It’s a gripping listen, as Kendrick proves to be a master storyteller time and time again.

“Heart Pt. 6” – Kendrick Lamar

Quotable Lyrics:

I jog my memory, knowin’ Black Hippy didn’t work ’cause of me
Creatively, I moved on with new concepts in reach
Top, remember all them sessions we would strategize
To hit the streets, then come back, record three records? Ah
To tell the truth, it f***ed me up when D-Man passed
The motive was the condolences, but the pride crashed

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Kendrick Lamar Appears To Make Vague Diddy Reference On “wacced out murals”

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar has a lot of blunt, direct, intense, and hard bars all over his surprise new album GNX, but some lyrical mentions are a bit more vague. For example, a lot of fans raised their eyebrows at this particular line off of the project’s opening track, “wacced out murals.” “N***as cackling about [silence] while all of y’all is on trial,” he raps on the cut. K.Dot’s omission of the name in the song, plus the mention of the trial, got many folks thinking that he’s talking about the Diddy scandal. Sadly, though, it could also refer to other criminal proceedings in hip-hop, such as Lil Durk and Young Thug’s predicaments.

At the end of the day, this is just a theory, and one that Kendrick Lamar clearly wanted to leave open to interpretation. But most of the other verses on here don’t offer listeners that luxury, instead opting for declarative statements that would be hard to misinterpret. For example, he also addressed the Super Bowl halftime show controversy involving Lil Wayne, making it clear that his Weezy fandom doesn’t make him feel any less indignant.

Kendrick Lamar’s “wacced out murals”

However, there are also some other moments on GNX where Kendrick Lamar gets more personally revealing, such as his remarks on his Black Hippy supergroup with Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and ScHoolboy Q on TDE. These land on the track “heart pt. 6.” “I jog my memory, knowing Black Hippy didn’t work because of me / Creatively, I moved on with new concepts in reach,” he raps on the song. Of course, that track is also notable for its title, one that Drake already used in his battle with Kendrick earlier this year.

All that’s to say that Kendrick Lamar doesn’t pull many punches on GNX, but it’s understandable why he would want to treat the Diddy situation with caution – if that was really his intention, that is. Either way, he probably knows exactly what he’s doing with lines like that, and the impact is sometimes far more important than the intent. We’ll see what other curious bars, possible theories, and lyrical interpretations emerge as we continue to dive into this LP.

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Kendrick Lamar Shocks The World With New “GNX” Snippet

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar might be ready to drop his next album soon, as he just uploaded a new song snippet and video titled “GNX” on his YouTube page on Friday (November 22). What does this mean? We have no idea, but we can’t wait to find out. Maybe this is tied to something else that he’s got on the way, or it’s really about a new LP after the heck of a year that he’s had… and what’s still to come. The new song sounds dramatic, gritty, and quite varied and evolutionary, which is exactly what we love about the Compton lyricist. People are already theorizing and reading deep into the lyrics, so let’s see what people find.

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX”: Stream & Watch

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Lil Nas X Slows It Down With Seductive New Single “NEED DAT BOY”

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Nas X is in an interesting place. The rapper was a record-breaking superstar a few short years ago, but he has struggled to come up a sophomore album. Buzz singles have failed to connect, and he has even had to contend with accusations of relying too heavily on controversy to sell music. Lil Nas X is taking a different approach with his new rollout, though. The rapper appears to be focused on music quality, as evidenced by his first DREAMBOY single, “LIGHT AGAIN!.” Nas X is back with his second offering, “NEED DAT BOY,” and its another winner.

“NEED DAT BOY” is a perfect balance to the bouncy, club ready “LIGHT AGAIN!” It’s slowed down and sensual. It’s one of the most lush R&B ballads that Lil Nas X has released to date, and it suits his voice surprisingly well. It’s nothing groundbreaking in terms of content or even delivery, but it’s well done. Lil Nas X has a knack for finding catchy pockets within his instrumentals, and the same goes for his vocal performance on “NEED DAT BOY.” It’s difficult to imagine this song blowing up the way that something like “Old Town Road” or “Industry Baby” did, but that is not a slight at all on its quality. Nas X has a lot to prove on his next album, and so far, he’s delivering.

Lil Nas X Showcases His R&B Talents On Latest Song

Quotable Lyrics:

I been looking for a muse, need a new persona
Put your picture on my wall, you my new Madonna
Sorry, darling, I been down for a couple summers
Falling back in the crowd, smokin’ marijuana

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Playboi Carti Confirms More Music After Snippet: “I’m Not Done At All”

November 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti is really selling the album rollout in November. The rapper has everybody ready for new music in September, but he went radio silent after the release of the single “All Red.” These days, you can’t get Carti off Instagram. The rapper’s account was actually shut down for a brief period. Playboi Carti was back with a vengeance on November 21, though. The rapper dropped a snippet for a song tentatively titled “Play This.” A snippet would have been more than enough to satisfy fans. It was the comments Carti made afterwards, though, that really got fans excited.

Playboi Carti assured fans that new music was imminent. He took the to comment section under his own snippet and told fans to prepare for an onslaught of new material in the near future. “I’m not done at all,” he wrote. Carti then claimed that the “Play This” snippet, while dope, is not even good enough to be on the I AM MUSIC final tracklist. “DIs sum cool sh*t I wanted y’all to hear,” the rapper added. “BC I love dis song but da sh*t dats on my album overly trimm.” The hype could not be more real. Carti has rarely ever been so vocal about his plans to release music.

Playboi Carti Hyped Up His Album As “Overly Trimm”

Playboi Carti also pinned a comment made by another instagram user. The user reflected on the rollout Carti has given fans thus far, and speculated as to why the rapper takes so long. “[I] realized a few years back we just go through test phases with Carti,” the user proposed. “Spends about 2-3 testing sounds through leaks. Then lands somewhere in the middle of it all.” The IG user went on to voice his admiration for Carti’s alleged approach. “The wait used to p*ss me off but you can’t rush art.” Playboi Carti evidently liked what this user had to say. Him pinning the comment to his snippet suggests that he agrees with at least part of the sentiment.

Playboi Carti has expressed reverence for the recording process and his creative muse. During a recent interview with Billboard, the rapper detailed the unorthodox way that he approaches making a song. “It’s all based on confidence. I believe in myself,” he noted. “The moment I started recording, someone came to me and said that they like my songs. I stay in the studio every day.” Carti also claimed to be aware of how his music will translate live, even before it’s done. “I’m always thinking about performing, even when I am making the music,” he added. Hopefully fans will get to see Carti perform new music sooner rather than latter.

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Playboi Carti Surprise Drops New Snippet “Play This” On Instagram

November 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti has something cooking this week. No, really. The rapper may have spent the last few years teasing fans in an endless start and stop cycle. He has made some particularly bold promises as of late, though. The rapper not only gave crucial information about his upcoming album, but he dropped a brand new song snippet on Thursday night. Playboi Carti uploaded a minute and a half snippet under the title of “Play This” on his Instagram. No announcement, no fancy artwork. Just new music.

The instrumental is one of Carti’s most lush. It goes through various cycles, and has a hazy, trap feel too it that differs greatly from “All Red.” It’s the most chilled out Playboi Carti has sounded in a long time, and it suits him. It’s also worth noting that the rapper sounds more like himself on “Play This.” A huge talking point regarding “All Red” was the fact that Carti sounds like he was doing a Future impression instead of relying on any of his signature vocal inflections. Those who are looking for less Pluto in their Playboi Carti music will be pleased with the new snippet.

Playboi Carti Ditches The “All Red” Future Flow

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The lyrics are typical Carti, but the snippet does given fans a good sense of the song’s shape. There’s a catchy refrain, and the rapper delves into his luxurious lifestyle. “Spent a quarter, that’s just on thе rent,” he spits. “All thеse diamonds, I got on that bling (Yeah). Hit the room and I made that b*tch sing. Hit the door, that b*tch act like a fiend (Yeah).” Per usual, its the rapper’s flow, his cadence, and his charisma that set him apart.

The existence of the snippet bodes well for the future. Playboi Carti has been teasing the release of his new album, I AM MUSIC, for a while. The aforementioned details surrounding the album, though, lead us to believe it’s actually close to being done. Carti told fans that he doesn’t want to have any artists listed as guest features on the album. Evidently, he wants to tackle his new sound on his own. He did say that Kanye West would be heavily involved with the album’s production, though. “He over here making beats and sh*t,” Playboi Carti told a Vegas crowd. “That album gonna be crazy, I can’t wait to show y’all n*gas.”

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