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Chevy Woods Takes A Time Machine Back To “1998” On His New Album

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Chevy Woods has mostly been tied to Wiz Khalifa for the duration of his career. The two have collaborated many times before and it makes sense seeing as he is a Taylor Gang signee. The veteran MC is someone you go to for laid back raps and he is doing more of the same on his latest effort. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania spitter recently came by with his fourth project since the start of the 2020 decade. Chevy Woods’ 1998 is a concise 13-song listen with a handful of features.

If you take a peek at the tracklist, you will notice the titles evoke a certain time period. Sports fans were certainly pick up on the fact that these tracks call back to the time in which Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls would go on to win their last championship. It was also the end of their second three peat proving that even on wearier legs Jordan and the gang were able to succeed.

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Listen To 1998 By Chevy Woods

Woods is essentially doing the same on this project here. 1998 definitely has production inspiration from the 1990s with the heavy East Coast boom bap sounds. Woods captivates us right away on the “Intro” and continues to wow down the stretch. Be sure to give this a listen above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, 1998, by Chevy Woods? What tracks are sticking out to you and why? Who had the strongest guest performance on the record in your opinion? Is this a top-tier Chevy project? If not, where would you rank it amongst the rest of his discography? 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 Chevy Woods. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

1998 Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. 1998 (feat. Boaz & Smoke DZA)
  3. Yellow Bridges (feat. Boaz)
  4. Flu Game
  5. Bank Heist
  6. Phil Jackson
  7. Parade
  8. Tony
  9. Harlem Nights
  10. Game 6
  11. Role Players
  12. United Center
  13. Ring Ceremony

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EARTHGANG & Spillage Village Deliver 5-Song EP “ROBOPHOBIA”

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Back in November 2023, experimentative rap duo EARTHGANG gave us a first look at the type of direction their next project would take. That path is one of funk, soul, R&B, with some of their hip-hop knowledge thrown in for good measure. On Instagram earlier this month they shared this message. “Robophobia is a sonic dive into a new terrain for @EarthGang as we explore new soundscapes and topics on imperfections, connections and projections within humanity’s relationship with each other and AI.” “BLACKLIGHT” was the introductory track for the now-released tape.

EARTHGANG’s ROBOPHOBIA is also a bit of sequel for the Atlanta natives. Back in September of last year, they worked their extended rap collective Spillage Village to bring a five-track EP, RIP Human Art. These two projects do share some commonalities both thematically and curation wise. As for the latter, this latest entry in the EARTHGANG vs The Algorithm series is also five tracks.

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Listen To ROBOPHOBIA By EARTHGANG & Spillage Village

For the themes both are centering around technology, imperfections, and our relationship with AI. Which makes sense considering their outlook they mentioned earlier. All in all it is a very solid EP on both the writing and production fronts. It all sounds futuristic, vibey, and fun all at the same time.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, ROBOPHOBIA, by EARTHGANG and Spillage Village? Do you like this sonic direction for the duo, why or why not? Who had the best feature on the record and why? What songs are you gravitating toward the most so far? 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 EARTHGANG and Spillage Village. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

ROBOPHOBIA Tracklist:

  1. INTRO
  2. BLACKLIGHT
  3. PUT IN WORK with Spillage Village & Tommy Newport
  4. OSMOSIS
  5. PERFECT FANTASY with Spillage Village & Snoop Dogg

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USHER Adds Two Extra Cuts To “COMING HOME (Expanded Edition)”

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USHER has been on top of the music world for the past few months. The Super Bowl LVIII performer has been a busy man this last month and a half with interviews. Of course, they are all centering around his Halftime Show which accumulated adoration and criticism. But, the longtime R&B singer also dropped his first solo record in eight years. Today, USHER is back to update it with the COMING HOME (Expanded Edition).

It has been about two weeks since the original version came out. It featured 20 songs with tons of respectable features. Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, H.E.R., The-Dream, Pheelz, and Jung Kook are all here. The singles that made the cut were “Good Good,” “Risk It All” from The Color Purple film adaptation, and “Standing Next to You.”

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Listen To COMING HOME (Expanded Edition) By USHER

For this COMING HOME (Expanded Edition), USHER is adding to extra songs into the fold. They do not interfere with original order of the tracklist in this case. Both “Believe” and “Naked” are tacked on after the Jung Kook collab. You can stream the new version with the links above.

What are your thoughts on the COMING HOME (Expanded Edition) by USHER? Is this the better edition over its predecessor? Who had the best feature on the record and why? What songs are you gravitating toward the most right now? Which of the two new additions are better and why? 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 USHER. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

COMING HOME (Expanded Edition) Tracklist:

  1. Coming Home with Burna Boy
  2. Good Good with Summer Walker, 21 Savage
  3. A-Town Girl with Latto
  4. Cold Blooded with The-Dream
  5. Kissing Strangers
  6. Keep On Dancin’
  7. Risk It All – From the Original Motion Picture “The Color Purple” with H.E.R.
  8. Bop
  9. Stone Kold Freak
  10. Ruin with Pheelz
  11. BIG
  12. On The Side
  13. I Am The Party
  14. I Love U
  15. Please U
  16. Luckiest Man
  17. Margiela
  18. Room In A Room
  19. One Of Them Ones
  20. Standing Next to You – USHER Remix with Jung Kook
  21. Believe
  22. Naked

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Kid Cudi Goes Back To More Familiar Sounds On “INSANO (NITRO MEGA)”

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“Oh how u all will feast again very soon.” That was Kid Cudi on X (Twitter) back in late January after not being able to get his “deluxe” of INSANO out on time. Well, that time has come as the Cleveland native is here on February 23 to deliver INSANO (NITRO MEGA). As he initially promised, fans now have nearly 40 new tracks to indulge in throughout the rest of the year and hopefully beyond.

After NITRO MEGA‘s predecessor got slightly unfavorable reviews from critics and fans, maybe this will make fans a little happier. On this sequel of sorts, Cudi is going back to his experimentative roots. While it is still filled with bangers, it is not nearly as heavy on the trap/psychedelic sounds. Just listen to “ELECTROWAVE BABY 2.0” and you will see what we mean.

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Listen To INSANO (NITRO MEGA) By Kid Cudi

There are still some tracks that will most likely still up controversy such as “WILLIS” for example. But again, there are still some nice highlights on INSANO (NITRO MEGA). One of them has to be “HUMAN MADE.” It appears that Tame Impala’s “One More Hour” is the song to sample in 2024 so far if you want pure fireworks. Be sure to check out the record with the links to find out for yourself which album is superior.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, INSANO (NITRO MEGA), by Kid Cudi? Is this the better project over its predecessor? Who had the best feature on the record and why? What songs are you gravitating toward the most so far? 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 Kid Cudi. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

INSANO (NITRO MEGA) Tracklist:

  1. HUMAN MADE
  2. DIAMONDS LIGHTS FAST CARS (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
  3. WIN OR LOSE (feat. Chip Tha Ripper)
  4. CHUNKY
  5. BABE AND I
  6. WILLIS (feat. Chip Tha Ripper)
  7. CRASH TEST CUDI
  8. EVERYBODY LIKE (feat. Pusha T)
  9. ELECTROWAVE BABY 2.0
  10. ANIMATE (feat. Chip Tha Ripper)
  11. ROUND N ROUND (feat. Lil Yachty)
  12. DOSE OF DOPENESS (2007)
  13. ROCKET (2011)
  14. ILL WHAT I BLEED
  15. All My Life
  16. I JUST WANNA GET (feat. Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, & Steve Aoki)
  17. MOON MAN SHIT
  18. SUPERBOY

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ScHoolBoy Q Reveals Why Neither Of His New Singles For “BLUE LIPS” Are On Streaming

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ScHoolboy Q is one of many TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) artists dropping a full-length project in 2024. However, he is the only one we have a ton of information on. Just over a week ago, the California MC put out two singles to get fans ready for his sixth tape. They were titled “Back n Love” and “Blueslides.” Both offered up some intriguing ideas for the type of direction he is aiming for. ScHoolboy Q’s BLUE LIPS is due on March 1 and with the release date about two weeks away, fans are dying to hear the full thing.

When artists put out tracks, almost everyone wants them on streaming platforms right away. Unfortuantely, Q’s fans have not gotten that wish. He decided to release them strictly on YouTube. “Back n Love” and “Blueslides” both have been viewed quite a bit on the video platform. However, fans are still wondering why Spotify, Apple Music, and the rest of them are not getting them.

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ScHoolBoy Q Wants To Make BLUE LIPS A Memorable Release

According to AllHipHop, a fan tweeted at Q asking, “Why @ScHoolboyQ ain’t put these joints on streaming yet?” He saw it and replied, “I’m dealing directly wit tHe fans… MARCH 1st everytHing yours.. da ppl tHat care about Q deserve a rollout ✊🏾BLUELIPS.” Fans could understand where he was coming from. One person wrote back, “This is true you always get on here and give us something before an album.” Fans are clearly chomping at the bit, and so are we.

What are your thoughts on ScHoolboy Q’s decision making for the rollout of BLUE LIPS? Out of the two songs, which one are you listening to more and why? Will this be Q’s best album ever, why or why not? Is this the most exciting upcoming TDE album release this year? Who else do you want to see on the project? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your takes in the comments. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding ScHoolboy Q and BLUE LIPS. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Azealia Banks Blasts Beyonce For New Country Era

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Beyonce is officially launching her new country era, previewing the album Act II‘s release on March 29 of this year with two new singles: “16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” Of course, this sent the BeyHive into a frenzy, and a lot of fans are reacting very excitedly to this new phase in her career. However, not everyone’s a fan, and one particular critic of the Houston superstar’s decision is none other than Azealia Banks. She took to her Instagram Story on Monday morning (February 12) to blast her decision to go country. Not only that, but the New York City native expressed beliefs that this would only go on to ridicule the “CUFF IT” singer in the long run.

“Ugh Bianca girl I love you down but them r&b runs over the leslie feist back beats is giving pickmesha…” Azealia Banks wrote of Beyonce. “Nothing country about it. You’re seeing yourself up to be ridiculed again. There’s a theatrical element to country music !!! Them critics are not just going to accept an ugly blond wig and , bullying from jay-z !!! It’s giving big time musical grift. Yes black girls can make country music … but you’re just really not hitting the button.

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Azealia Banks Goes In On Beyonce’s Move To Country

“K.michelle this is your turn to really execute,” Azealia Banks went on. “It’s no shade but K Michelle truly understands the assignment. Beyoncé please stop the madness. The gay baiting, the overtly narcissistic attempts to lazily encroach into a genre *you think* your popularity is gonna gain accolades for you in… You’re looking like food sis. You will gag when k Michelle tears it.” Given all the production credits on both these new Beyonce songs, it’s impossible to assume what the true quality of this experience will be like before listening to the project as a whole.

Still, this isn’t a forbidden opinion to have about Queen Bey, and some fans are still pretty skeptical about the whole endeavor while others are loving it. But if these new tracks are anything to go by, then we’d bet our money on this being another hit. Do you agree with this sentiment or do you have other ideas as to how Act II will manifest? Drop your thoughts in the comments down below and log back into HNHH for more on Beyonce and Azealia Banks.

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Beyonce Taps Hit-Boy For New Country Songs: See Full Production Credits

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Beyonce’s country era is officially here, and ahead of Act II‘s release on March 29, she surprise-dropped two new singles for the album. These are “16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” and folks are loving the songwriting, vocal performance, and instrumental aesthetics behind them. As expected, they both had a lot of hands working on them, and we now have the full list of production credits. On both songs, the Houston icon produced, composed, wrote lyrics, was the associated performer, provided vocals, and was also the main vocal producer. Mariel Gomerez was the A&R director for both, and Matheuz Braz was the assistant engineer.

Raphael Saadiq, a frequent collaborator in the Beyoncé universe, composed and wrote lyrics for both cuts. Stuart White also provided production on both and was a recording and mixing engineer for them, whereas Andrea Roberts engineered them and Colin Leonard was the mastering engineer. That’s all the overlap; now, let’s move into “16 CARRIAGES” specifically. Its producers include Dave Hamelin and Ink, with Hamelin and Atia Boggs also composing and writing lyrics. Saadiq was also an additional producer here, Hamelin and Ink provided guitar, Hamelin and Gavin Williams played the organ, and Hamelin played the piano.

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Beyonce’s “16 CARRIAGES” & “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”: Stream

Furthermore, Dave Hamelin was also a recording engineer, Justin Schipper and Robert Randolph played steel guitar, Hamelin also took over synth duties, and Ryan Svendsen played the trumpet. Now onto Beyonce’s “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”: for this one, acclaimed beatsmith Hit-Boy provided additional production along with Mariel Gomerez, and also did some synthesizer work. Its producers are Killah B (who also did drums) and nathan ferraro (who also played bass and piano, plus has lyric and composition credits). Brian Bates, Elizabeth Lowell Boland (who also played piano), and Megan Bülow helped compose and write lyrics for this track.

Rhiannon Giddens played banjo and viola, and Raphael Saadiq (who also was co-producer and played drums, organ, and piano) and Khirye Tyler (who also played piano) take over bass duties. Meanwhile, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” also has a couple more recording engineers. These are Alex Nibley and Hotae Alexander Jang. Check out fan reactions to this new era here, and let us know what you thought of these two new songs in the comments section below. Also, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Beyonce.

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Beyonce Hints At The New Direction For “ACT II” With “16 CARRIAGES” & TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”

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Beyonce is a living legend and a masterful businesswoman. Amid all the hype surrounding Super Bowl LVIII, she teased some new music in a pair of commercials. One of them was a hilarious Verizon collaboration, with Beyonce trying to break the internet by trying to pull off crazy stunts. At the end of the advertisement, she said, “Drop the new music.” Somewhat separate from that ad, Queen Bey previewed one of her two new singles “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” This is going to be a part of ACT II.

At the end of that commercial, she revealed the release date. It looks to be March 29 and based on both tracks, it seems we are transitioning. We are going from the undeniable grooves of house and dance to country. Beyonce did drop a single, “MY HOUSE,” back in December, but that appears to have no ties to ACT II based on its sound alone. But, how do these songs sound?

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Listen To ACT II Singles “16 CARRIAGES” & “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” By Beyonce

Well, they sound pretty damn good. Beyonce has something cooking for ACT II and it may be one of her most ambitious projects. “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” is more of a hoedown song with animated background vocals and a thumping drum pattern. Contrastingly, “16 CARRIAGES” is a more serious vibe with a grand instrumental. It is a self-reflecting Beyonce who looks at all the difficulties and hard work she has put in to get to where she is now. She embraces her Texan roots in a very tasteful way. Grab your lassos and cowboy hats, RENAISSANCE ACT II is going to be a hell of a ride.

What are your thoughts on these brand-new singles, “16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” by Beyonce? Between the two songs, which one is better and why? Would you like to see her make a country album after hearing both records? Are you excited for RENAISSANCE ACT II? Is she the greatest marketer of any music artist ever? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Beyonce. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

It’s been umpteen summers, and I’m not in my bed
On the back of the bus and a bunk with the band
Goin’ so hard, gotta choose myself
Undеrpaid and overwhelmed
I might cook, clеan, but still won’t fold
Still workin’ on my life, you know

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Beyonce Goes Country For “Act II” Era, Fans React To Two New Singles

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Beyonce’s Act II era is officially on the way, and with two new songs to dive into (“16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”), the BeyHive is buzzing wildly right now. Of course, fans already suspected that she would be going country, but it’s nevertheless very exciting to get confirmation on this and await what’s next. Apparently, from what the Houston superstar indicates on her social media accounts, this second era of RENAISSANCE will land on March 29. It’s unclear, though, if that RENAISSANCE moniker will also apply to this upcoming country album or if she will choose another title for this second phase.

Moreover, die-hards and casuals alike are reacting with a lot of excitement to this on social media, either praising the new tracks, reacting to her Super Bowl participation (and Vegas residency theories), or anticipating what’s to come. One question folks tried to answer online relates to the overlapping theme between these eras. Some fans posit that this is how Beyonce will reclaim historically Black genres: first it was disco and electronic music, and now it’s country, folk, and blues inspirations, most likely. Whether rock and roll is next or something else entirely will comprise Act III, we’ll be very happy with whatever she aims to achieve.

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Fans Reacts To Beyonce’s Country-Themed Act II

Another hot topic around this announcement relates to Jay-Z’s recent speech at the Grammys. During it, he called the Recording Academy out for never giving his wife Album of the Year despite her having the most awards out of any artist. Others like her father also commented on this discrepancy after the viral moment, and it opened up this Grammys conversation once more. Maybe a country album is what will finally nab Beyonce her first award for this category. See more fan reactions below.

More Fan Reactions

Meanwhile, what do you think about this new country era and the new singles, “16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”? Do you think she’ll ever drop the leaked RENAISSANCE visuals that fans have been begging for? Whatever the case, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, for more news and the latest updates on Beyoncé, come back to HNHH.

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Blu & Roy Royal Bleed L.A. On “Royal Blu”

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Underground hip-hop has produced some of the greatest lyrical talents in the 50-year history of the genre. Blu, the sure-fire MC from California has been dropping some of the best material from the West Coast since the early 2000 decade. In fact, his 2007 record, Below The Heavens, is widely seen as one of the best rap records from that time period. Blu’s prowess lies in his lyricism and good ear for production, both of which are blatantly obvious on his newest record.

The 40-year-old prolific spitter is following up a duo of projects in 2023. Bad News was the first of the two releases and that went down in August. That was a venture with Real Bad Man, a production and streetwear company that is on the rise. Then, in early December in 2023 Blu linked with Nottz for another concise listen called Afrika.

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Listen To Royal Blu By Blu & Roy Royal

Now, he is back with another producer, this time with a fellow Californian Roy Royal. This is their first project together and it an entertaining listen. Roy brings some great soul chops and disc scratching into the fold and Blu raps with conviction. It feels as if they are repping L.A. like their lives depend on it. If you want passionate performances check this out.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, Royal Blu, by Blu and Roy Royal? Which songs are you gravitating toward the most so far? What song has the best beat and why? Is this Blu’s best album to date, why or why not? Do they need to work together more often, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Blu and Roy Royal. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

Royal Blu Tracklist:

  1. L.A. Blue
  2. The Royal
  3. The Same OG
  4. The Priceless (feat. Cashus King)
  5. The Living God
  6. The Legendary
  7. Before I Go
  8. Outro

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