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Travis Scott Revives His Classics On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update

August 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Our Fire Emoji playlist is back with the best of the best hip-hop drops of the week, although it’s a bit of an odd and unique one. Rather than having a fresh release be the headliner, the hip-hop world instead rallied around celebrating a ten-year-old fan-favorite. Travis Scott finally released DAYS BEFORE RODEO on streaming services, letting DSP users enjoy “Skyfall,” “Drugs You Should Try It,” and other classic tracks of his in their full-ish glory. Some tracks have been altered due to sample clearances or other considerations, but for the most part, it’s the DBR you know and love.

Another reason as to why our new Fire Emoji update is a bit weirder this time around is because one of the other highlights of the week isn’t on Spotify anymore. Benny The Butcher dropped the Buffalo Butch. Vol. 1 EP with some skilled MCs, including the long-awaited Drake collab “Buffalo Freestyle.” But for unknown reasons at press time (most likely a UMG copyright strike), you won’t be able to listen to it on the platform, although you can still find it on sites like Twitter.

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

Elsewhere, Cash Cobain also came through with his new album PLAY CASH COBAIN, a woozy, entrancing, and admittedly horny listen. Jokes aside, there are still a lot of engaging and enveloping highlights on this LP that are worth your attention, including “act like” and “slizzyhunchodon” with Don Toliver and Quavo. In addition, Fire Emoji highlights the excellent “BOOM BAP” from Doechii, and its soulful sampling and fiery delivery is captivating. On more of a contemporary slant, Tee Grizzley and 42 Dugg rep their city with a lot of energy on their new collaboration, “Detroit.”

Also, we wanted to shout out Central Cee’s two-pack this week, including “Bolide Noir” with JRK 19 and “Billion Streams Freestyle.” Finally, Babyface Ray and Bossman Dlow rip through an atmospheric and eerie instrumental on “Count Money.” Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest killer rap drops around the clock.

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Tinashe Unveils “Quantum Baby” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

August 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Summer’s almost over, but that doesn’t mean our latest R&B Season playlist update is any less fiery. Moreover, we’re here once again to round up the best of the best releases in the genre that dropped this week. Up first is the new album from Tinashe, Quantum Baby, which marks the second part of the trilogy she started with BB/ANG3L. It’s a shorter project with only eight cuts, so you know that the all killer, no filler policy is very much in effect. If you’re looking for a taster to get a vibe of the LP, we’d recommend you check out the catchy and bouncy “No Broke Boys” for you to start your quantum journey.

Elsewhere on this R&B Season playlist update, we also have a new single from Fousheé to talk about, “war.” Ahead of her next project release, she’s been dropping a lot of material as of late, and her various directions have fans very excited for what’s to come. This time around, this song takes on more of a reggae inspiration with sharply strummed guitar chords and light vocal melodies. Overall, it’s a very chilled-out and easy-going record that balances out some of the bombastic energy of previous singles.

Read More: Tinashe’s Essential Songs

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

In addition, we also wanted to shout out this new track from Coco Jones, “Sweep It Up.” This is among the most classically R&B-sounding inclusions you’ll hear on this playlist update thanks to cavernous brass, a snap beat, and glittering percussive embellishments. Of course, Jones’ smooth and harmonious vocal performance also sets us right in the genre’s golden age. For all the hardcore fans out there, this is one of the sweetest and most lush singles you’ll find this week.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention Mary J. Blige and Fabolous’ latest collaboration, “Breathing.” The drums here are crisp, perfectly adding energy to the boisterous brass and Blige’s soaring vocals. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Also, check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

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Big Sean & Chance The Rapper Flaunt Their Pens On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

August 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Our Fire Emoji playlist isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and our latest update is here to round up the best of the best hip-hop releases of the week. Leading the way is Big Sean and The Alchemist’s new single “Together Forever,” the latest teaser for the former’s upcoming album. It’s a pretty soulful beat from Uncle Al, complete with calm and grateful verses from the Detroit native. In addition, Chance The Rapper dropped yet another single for his project, this time with Joey Purp on the boisterous “Bad Boys 2.” It’s a quick hitter, a bouncy banger, and yet another reason to be excited for what the Chicago MC does next.

Next on our latest Fire Emoji playlist is Cash Cobain’s massive new single with Laila!, “problem.” Other featured guests include Big Sean, Flo Milli, Don Q, Rob49, 6LACK, Anycia, YN Jay, Luh Tyler, Kaliii, Fabolous, Lay Bankz, Chow Lee, and Flee. As far as other big collaborations this week, we also got a new jam from Lil Yachty and Veeze, “Sorry Not Sorry.” As you might expect from the title, it’s an unapologetic display of dominant rapping from both artists.

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Fortunately, if you’re a fan of posse cuts, Fire Emoji has more thanks to That Mexican OT, Curren$y, and Le$’ “1982.” This is a fast-flowing but still smooth and ethereal cut that pushes these rappers’ lyrical limits while making a pleasant and engaging sonic combination. Rob49 also came through with a lot of energy on his latest revamped collab with Skilla Baby and now GloRilla, “Mama.” There’s a lot of charisma on this single thanks to their performances, and a menacing hard trap instrumental that keeps the bounce up.

Meanwhile, Latto updated her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea with the fan-favorite “Chicken Grease” bonus track, adding to the LP’s longevity. Finally, speaking of new albums, we got a brand new Gangsta Grillz mixtape this week in the form of Gucci Mane’s Greatest Of All Trappers, on which “Rich N***az” is a highlight. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest killer rap drops around the clock.

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Tory Lanez Gets Arrogant On “Featherweight” & Melodic On “F&V” For His Prison Tapes Playlist

August 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez is back for week number seven of his new “Prison Tapes” playlist as he drops off “Featherweight” and “F&V”. As with all of these two-packs, the Canadian rapper is showing off his duality as an artist. On “Featherweight”, Tory Lanez is giving you his more confident and aggressive spitting. Contrastingly, on “F&V”, which stands for “F*** & Vibe”, the Brampton resident if getting into his more sexy and sensual side. Him going in this direction each week is a smart move, as he knows his fanbase is nearly split on which lane he excels the most in. However, we believe that “Featherweight” clears “F&V” and by quite a longshot as well.

Overall, both singles are fairly repetitive, but “F&V” is almost too one-note. The chorus repeats, “She just wanna f*** and vibe, f*** and vibe, f*** and vibe, oh“, 16 times. `The storyline he presents here is woman who’s running away from her problems by going out to nightclubs and getting into it with tons of sexual partners. It’s not as compelling or captivating as “Featherweight”. Here, Tory lets everyone know around him who’s the big fish. “Jumpin’ outside of that orange and red Ferrari, I look like a Cheez-It / N****, you know as soon as the beef lit, it ain’t no peace-in“. It’ll be interesting to hear the debate around the tracks this time around, so we want to hear what you think of them, and which one your favorite is.

“Featherweight” & “F&V” – Tory Lanez

Quotable Lyrics From “Featherweight”:

You lil’ n****s are featherweight
Cookingware I get another plate
Ain’t no pardon for you n****s
Pillowtalkin’, saying s*** that I would never say
Superstar when I pull up
Make a b**** hesitate then levitate

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Chloe Avoids “Trouble In Paradise” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

August 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

HNHH‘s latest R&B Season playlist update is back to keep tabs on the best of the best new releases adjacent to the genre this week. Out of what we’ll cover here, the big headliner is Chlöe’s new album Trouble In Paradise, boasting 16 tracks and a lot of sonic lushness and earworm qualities after her previous 2023 effort, which was no slouch. In addition, special guest performances from Anderson .Paak, YG Marley, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla $ign provide a pretty versatile and well-rounded representation of different rhythm and blues styles. As far as highlights go, we’d recommend the .Paak-assisted “Favorite” for its bubbly percussive patterns and sweet harmonies.

Elsewhere in the R&B world, we also wanted to shout out Leon Thomas’ latest single, the crisp and easy-going “MUTT.” The standout here is the clean and pristine drum kit on display, which bounces off of a rubbery bassline with ease. Also, additional vocals help to flesh out some of the song’s harmonic flourishes in an intoxicating way, and Thomas’ lead performance is charismatic enough to hang onto every word. Try to serenade a prospective partner with this cut and get back to us in the comments with the results.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

For the hip-hop fans out there who are looking for some fusions on this R&B Season playlist update, you’re in luck. One of this week’s highlights is Rae Khalil’s new track “CARPINTERIA,” featuring more groovy drums, atmospheric keys, and a buttery smooth verse from Indiana’s own Freddie Gibbs. It lands on Khalil’s brand-new album CRYBABY, which also has plenty of highlights that you shouldn’t miss. Who knew that a soulful collab would contain one of the best new verses of the week?

Meanwhile, we’d be remiss not to mention Coco Jones’ soft and hopeful new record, “Almost There.” Finally, another killer collaboration this time around comes from Ambré and Alex Isley on “YOU DON’T KNOW,” one of the best cuts off the former’s new EP, i do this sh*t in my sleep. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for more stunning music releases around the clock.

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Drake Headlines Our Stacked New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We got an avalanche of great new hip-hop releases this week, so let’s tune into our latest Fire Emoji playlist update to catch up with the best of the best. The big drop this time around was Drake’s 100 GIGS project, which gave fans three new songs as well as a whole lot of bonus content, behind-the-scenes peeks, and early versions and recordings of other tracks. As far as other albums or long-form offerings this week, we got two highly anticipated LPs. Polo G made a triumphant return with HOOD POET thanks to fiery performances like “Bad Kids” with GloRilla, whereas Latto came through with what many are calling her best project yet with Sugar Honey Iced Tea, on which “Brokey” is a big highlight.

Elsewhere, we also got a lot of hot new singles on Fire Emoji this week. One of the most surprising but also exciting collabs we witnessed was the team-up between Travis Scott and Asake on “Active,” a single for the latter’s upcoming album. Speaking of link-ups, a recent new music video also has a lot of fans revisiting and bumping Megan Thee Stallion and Yuki Chiba’s “Mamushi.”

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

In addition, Fire Emoji held more surprises this week thanks to Ciara and BossMan Dlow’s “Run It Up” and its bombastic harmonies. Hype also continues to build and grow for Hanumankind and Kalmi’s Project Pat homage, “Big Dawgs,” and it’s great to see this song build more momentum. Detroit also got a big reason to stand up proudly this week thanks to Boldy James, Tee Grizzley, and Harry Fraud’s “Cecil Fielder.” As for some love down South, Kodak Black came back with the menacing “Hit Stick” with his classic drawl.

Rounding out the list, we have a pretty vibrant collab with Skilla Baby, Doe Boy, and Flo Milli’s “Special.” Finally, don’t forget to check out Warhol.SS and KARRAHBOOO’s “BLOCKLIST” for the most current sound on this update. Check our Fire Emoji playlist out above and let us know what your favorite inclusion on it was this week down in the comments section below. Don’t forget to also tell us what else we missed this week and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

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Drake Headlines Our Stacked New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

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Tory Lanez Adds “Skate On Jake” & “Sweat It Out” To His Prison Tapes Collection

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez is upholding steadfast promise to his fans as he drops off “Sweat It Out” and “Skate on Jake”. These are the newest additions to his Prison Tapes playlist that he announced on July 24 and started two days later. This is his way of delivering material to his fans while he serves his 10-year prison bout for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Originally, the Brampton, Canada native was dropping two “Lost Tapes” per week which started at the beginning of last month. These are songs that Tory and his producers recorded throughout various points in his career.

Some go back to 2015, and others are as recent as 2020. They are now a part of this playlist and continue to be this week too. Additionally, though, Tory is recording new music in real time while being locked up and he had been doing that for the past two weeks. Those releases include “Cell 245”, “Wish I Never Met You”, “Shots Come For Free”, and “Know What You Need”. For this weekend of August 9, Tory Lanez is going back to the vault this time around as “Sweat It Out” and “Skate on Jake” are past works from 2019 and 2020, respectively. Also, as per usual with these two packs, Tory is constantly reminding you of his abilities to rap and belt out some singing cuts. You can give them each a spin with the links down below.

“Sweat It Out – Lost Tapes 2019” & “Skate on Jake – Lost Tapes 2020”- Tory Lanez

Quotable Lyrics From “Sweat It Out”:

I keep ovеrplaying them sheets wrapped on the red legs
Wrapped around my head, then pull up comes a best friend
Oh yeah that’s so nasty
I’ve been smoking strong and glad y’all get along
Cause y’all gon’ need to be close
Dripping out them thumbs and I don’t wanna be a father baby

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Tory Lanez Becomes The First Artist To Achieve This Impressive Streaming Feat

August 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While Tory Lanez is currently behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, his music and fanbase are still as active as ever. Moreover, he recently dropped some new tracks for his die-hards to enjoy, “Know What You Need” and “Shots Come For Free,” after figuring out a way to record music from prison. But the Canadian artist is also seeing a lot of success with his previously released tracks, with his song “The Color Violet” marking a never-before-seen career feat. The record now has over 1 billion streams across all platforms, thus becoming the first song ever from any artist to do so with zero playlist support.

This description is a little vague, but we assume that it means that platforms like Spotify and Apple Music did not include “The Color Violet” on their curated, editorial, or official playlists. Tory Lanez should be very proud of this achievement, and very grateful to his fanbase for their support despite his actions. This news also arrives amid more curious and odd news concerning him, as his good friend Adin Ross suggested that he would ask Donald Trump to pardon him and set him free if he’s elected.

Tory Lanez’s “The Color Violet” Is The First Of Its Kind In The Streaming World

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Elsewhere, Tory Lanez also told Adin Ross via a phone call that he graduated high school while incarcerated and enrolled in college. “I’m great,” he expressed. “I know that a lot of people sometimes when they hear prison or they hear somebody’s down, they think n***as in the corner somewhere bawling his eyes out,” remarking on his “great space” mentally and “bettering [himself] in every single way.”

“A n***a just graduated high school, enrolled in college,” Tory Lanez added. “Never thought I’d do that. But I’m taking this moment and I’m taking advantage over everything that’s good. I’m a f***ing high school dropout that just graduated high school. That s**t matters to me. So, it’s the small things that just have me feeling good about life right now.” There’s still a lot of baggage left over from the Megan Thee Stallion case, but it’s clear that this singular moment will not define his life and career, regardless of whether you support him, like his art, or not.

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Jhene Aiko & Khalid Set The Tone Of Our “R&B Season” Playlist Update

August 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As summer reaches its peak and fall draws closer, our R&B Season playlist only continues to heat up. Last week, we saw some solid releases from various fan favorites of the genre. Jhene Aiko leads the pack with all the positive vibes, crooning about finding the inner strength and wisdom to let go of a relationship that’s run its course on “guidance.” She channels her guiding light on the ethereal track, which could best be described as a self-love anthem, delivering optimistic lyrics about freedom, hope, and embracing a new season of one’s life. The song also arrived alongside an equally dreamy piano-only version.

Next up on our R&B Season playlist is Khalid, who unveiled his third studio album Sincere on Friday. The hitmaker admits that the project’s been a long time coming, and fans agree that it was certainly worth the wait. He enters our playlist with his track “Heatstroke,” which is a considerable departure from Aiko’s entry.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

The melancholy cut embodies the end of summer and sees Khalid compare the changing of seasons to a changing relationship. He sings about watching a romance come to a close, while still feeling hopeful that they can turn things around. It’s certainly a standout on the album and showcases the creative maturity he aimed for with this latest release.

Finally, Kehlani teamed up with Jordan Adetunji for a remix of his hit track, “Kehlani.” Considering that the song was based on her, it’s only fitting that she hopped on, and listeners aren’t disappointed. She delivers the same kind of “boss” energy that inspired the original single, making for a fun addition to one of the hottest songs of the summer. What do you think of our latest R&B Season playlist entries? What was your favorite release of the week? Check out the playlist above, share your thoughts below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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