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Megan Thee Stallion & Lupe Fiasco Drop Bombs On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

June 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We’re officially halfway through the year, and we couldn’t have asked for a better match of new rap music to round up on our latest Fire Emoji playlist update. Leading the way is Megan Thee Stallion’s new album MEGAN, which has a lot of fiery, dense, and vulnerably triumphant bangers. On that bombastic tip, the catchy flows and bounce on “Figueroa” is a really solid taster you should try out. But if you’re looking for something more chilled-out and lyrically acrobatic, look no further than Lupe Fiasco’s new album Samurai and the tender and breezy highlight “No. 1 Headband” for a mindful experience.

Furthermore, another big Fire Emoji highlight this week is Roddy Ricch’s new single “911,” a warm West Coast-influenced jam with some nice vocal dynamism. Heading down South with a drill flair and light guitars is the latest Latto song of 2024, “Big Mama,” and the flow is pretty infectious. Of course, we’d be remiss not to mention Lil Durk’s new track “Went Hollywood For A Year” and its reflective but confident lyrical matter. While a lot of fans didn’t mess with it as heavily as they wanted, we know that we can never count Smurk out from coming back strong.

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Elsewhere on Fire Emoji this week, you can find more surefire heaters like 42 Dugg’s chemistry-filled new collab with Sexyy Red, “N.P.O.” But that’s not the only exciting collaboration this time around; in fact, we got a couple of notable link-ups this Friday (June 28). One of these is Jeezy’s remix of JT’s “OKAY,” a boisterous and grand track that feels all the more larger than life with the Atlanta legend’s contributions. Also, Offset and Gunna continued to show off how well they bounce off one another on their latest record, “Style Rare.”

But while we’re talking about collabs this week, there’s no better example than Lil Yachty and James Blake’s new album Bad Cameo and its title track. Finally, we wanted to highlight yet another great Chance The Rapper single in 2024, as this week’s “Stars Out” and its relaxed style indicates that his upcoming album will be very special. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji pick 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 more great hip-hop drops around the clock.

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Kehlani & Kali Uchis Bless Us On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While the summer heat becomes no easier to contend with in many North American corners, we’re here to chill you out by rounding up the best of the best R&B-related new music releases of the week on our latest R&B Season playlist update. Obviously, we have a pretty big frontrunner in Kehlani’s highly anticipated new album CRASH, whose best highlights include the title track and “Sucia” featuring Jill Scott and Young Miko. They do a great job of balancing out a lot of different styles here and bringing out the best from their guests, whether they’re a Philly singer-songwriter or a Puerto Rican sensation in the latter song’s case.

Meanwhile, we also wanted to shout out the new Kali Uchis single “Never Be Yours,” a reimagined version of one of her Drunken Babble cuts from all the way back in 2012. It’s a testament to the Colombian-Virginian’s enduring songwriting talents and the longevity of her artistry that everything about the song holds up to this day. Whether it’s the new melodic and production approach, though, there are still plenty of fresh elements for longtime fans to discover. Definitely don’t miss out on blasting this R&B jam next time you’ve got the sun in your face; don’t knock it ’til you try it!

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Elsewhere on R&B Season this week, we’ve got a new project from Maeta to talk about, the KAYTRANADA-produced Endless Night. You definitely feel that signature touch all throughout this seven-track offering, and the title track in particular is one of the more fitting and successful link-ups here. There are some really nice and warm chords anchoring things together as whistling synthesizers fade in and out. There’s been a lot of KAYTRA to enjoy as of late, and we’re especially not complaining when the Indianapolis singer joins the fun.

Then, we also have Fridayy’s new single “Baddest In The Room” to discuss, one of the more vocally passionate cuts this week. Finally, we wanted to salute The 80s (comprised of James Fauntleroy and No ID) for their re-release of The Pursuit, their collaborative project that contains one heck of a calmer with the Snoh Aalegra-assisted “Blue.” Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

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Mustard & GloRilla Are Electric On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

June 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The summer’s only getting hotter, and we have a slew of scorching new hip-hop releases to cover on our latest Fire Emoji playlist update this week. Moreover, leading the way is the latest collaboration from Mustard and Travis Scott, “Parking Lot,” the latter of which is celebrating a very successful “Pop Out” with Kendrick Lamar and friends in Los Angeles on Juneteenth. In addition, we have yet another GloRilla banger to talk about this year, and “TGIF” might be her best single of the year so far. Thanks to grand horn and string samples, deep bass hits, minimal snares, and more vocal charisma than any of us could ever muster, it’s an absolute smasher.

Furthermore, Fire Emoji held no shortage of trunk-knockers and stankface-inducers this week, such as the expansive, hectic, and icy “Gimme A Second 2” from Rich The Kid, Ty Dolla $ign, and Kanye West. Ye’s “sexist” bar might be a stinker, but hey, bad lyrics don’t always stop a jam from sounding off. Next up is the newest single from Ice Spice: the fast-flowing “Phat Butt,” which is yet another taster of her upcoming album Y2K. As far as some new and unexpected collaborations this week, IDK and Gunna delivered with the breezy and effortlessly chill “TiFFANY.”

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Elsewhere on Fire Emoji, you’ll find Detroit hard-hitters like Tee Grizzley and his new single, the melancholy but determined “Robbery 7.” We won’t spoil what direction it goes around the halfway point, but just know that the energy shift is pretty infectious. All the Memphis fans out there also got more representation on this playlist update, such as Key Glock’s new bouncy cut “Big Big Money.” As for where this next summery jam belongs, a title like “105 West” and a cast comprising of Jay Worthy, DāM FunK, A-Trak, Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, and DJ Quik should make it pretty obvious.

Meanwhile, 6LACK wears his ambitions and introspection on his sleeve on his new musical statement, “F**k The Rap Game.” Finally, we wanted to shout out the legends Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa for keeping the old-school alive on this playlist update with “BE ILL.” Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji release was this week, as well as what we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for more killer rap drops around the clock.

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Normani & NxWorries Are All Yours On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, who deserve to relax with our new R&B Season playlist update and the best of the best music releases this week from the rhythm and blues world. For this, Normani came in clutch with her long-awaited and finally manifested debut album, DOPAMINE. While there are plenty of highlights throughout, one that particularly caught our ear is the fast-flowing and woozy “All Yours.” It keeps a pretty consistently ethereal trap vibe instrumentally, but thanks to subtle vocal harmonies and catchy melodies, it becomes a much more lush experience throughout. It’s a must-listen LP from this week that will probably get stuck in your head quick.

Speaking of must-listen projects, R&B Season‘s next inclusion is another highly anticipated release: Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge suiting up as NxWorries once more for their new album, Why Lawd? Moreover, we already spoke on this briefly on our Fire Emoji playlist update if you caught it; if you didn’t check it out with the link at the end of this article. But we’d be remiss not to shout out this versatile record for its multiple achievements and moods. “KeepHer” featuring Thundercat is absolutely sultry, achieving a sense of chemistry and warmth that always hits hard when these artists enter a studio.

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Another hot R&B-adjacent cut on our playlist update comes from new sensation Tommy Richman, who followed up the smash hit “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” with another 2000s-flavored banger, “DEVIL IS A LIE.” However, there’s a moody, laidback, and genre-fusing approach to this new single that makes the track still keep its modern sheen. Once again, Richman’s vocal chops are a main event here, but the bouncy and slightly West Coast-inspired beat, complete with fuzzy synth chords and even some string embellishments, does a lot to engage. It’s a shame it’s short, but it’s also what makes it such an earworm.

Meanwhile, Khalid gave us another single this week with the slow-burning and atmospheric “Adore U.” Finally, we wanted to highlight “Greedy” by Marsha Ambrosius for its soulful combination of sharp snares, orchestral movements, and spotlit vocal arrangements. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season inclusion was, as well as what else we missed this week, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

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Don Toliver & NxWorries Go Wild On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

June 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Father’s Day weekend held some banger releases in the hip-hop world, and our new Fire Emoji playlist update is here to round up the best of the best. The two big blockbuster releases in most people’s eyes this week are some highly anticipated albums, including Don Toliver’s HARDSTONE PSYCHO. Moreover, it’s a thrilling addition to the discography that takes things in a new direction compared to last year’s Love Sick, and “PURPLE RAIN” with Future and Metro Boomin and “ICE AGE” with Travis Scott are standouts. Also, there’s Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge’s return as NxWorries with Why Lawd? and their stellar track “WalkOnBy” with Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil.

Furthermore, speaking of Fire Emoji albums, LUCKI dropped off his GEMINI! project this week, which is just as hard as you’d expect. In particular, his collab with Lil Yachty, “BIGGAVEL,” is a bouncy and woozy jam that shows off a lot of chemistry. There’s a similar tempo and dreaminess to Lil Gotit, Young Thug, and Lil Keed’s “Twisting Our Fingers,” complete with muddy bass and infectious flows. However, if you’re looking for something on a similar tip that’s a bit more moody and minimal, Cash Cobain, Chow Lee, and Bay Swag have you covered with their latest single, “act bad twin!”

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Elsewhere on FIRE EMOJI, we also wanted to shout out the latest release from Moneybagg Yo, his album SPEAK NOW. While there’s some solid variety and versatility here, there’s nothing like the slow Memphis trap drawl paired with emphatic delivery on cuts like “TABOO MIAMI.” Shifting gears a little bit, we also wanted to highlight Headie One’s melancholy and more lyrically dense single, “I Still Know Better.” As the title suggests, it’s a pretty introspective cut reflecting on the contradictions, powers, and triumphs of his career, and the work that’s still yet to be done.

Meanwhile, LL Cool J threw things back a little with his “Saturday Night Special” single featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe. Finally, Byron Messia tapped Lil Baby and Rvssian for the dancehall-inspired “Choppa,” which still has some grit to it in the verses. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji playlist 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 great music drops around the clock.

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Tems & KAYTRANADA Start The Summer On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Less is more” is the motto this time around on our new R&B Season playlist update, because even though we were pretty strict with our selections this time around, they all have so much to offer. Of course, one of the big topics of conversation right now is the brand new KAYTRANADA album TIMELESS, which is a pretty fitting description now that we think about it. After all, the crisp and clean production all over this project, the grooves, the melodic sensibilities, and the vocal performances would stun anyone in any era, and it’s a very praiseworthy feat of engaging songwriting and immersive sonic wizardry. If you want to preview it with a highlight, check out the Childish Gambino collab “Witchy” for some amazing chemistry.

Another massive album from the world of R&B-related musicianship this week is the much-anticipated new record from Tems, Born In The Wild. As opposed to the funky and collab-heavy TIMELESS, this release complements it perfectly if you’re interested in checking both of them out if you haven’t already. This new full-length is a more breezy and tender experience with even more spotlit vocal wonder and a more minimal, atmospheric, but nonetheless immediate approach. Check out the Afrobeat and hip-hop-fusing “Free Fall” with J. Cole to get an idea of the beauty the album holds.

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Finally, we wanted to shout out Zacari’s “Destiny” as one of, if not the best R&B-adjacent single that dropped this week. It’s a really sweet and catchy cut, and it plays with a lot of elements like scorching guitar, high-toned vocals, grand synths, and bombastic percussion to make something larger than life. These ingredients don’t sound perfectly mixed, but the progressions and evolutions here make it a much easier pill to swallow. In addition, the flange effects and very dramatic presentation give this track a bit of an ’80s touch that goes over pretty solidly.

With previous singles like “Lonewolf Still” in mind, it looks like Zacari is going to drop something pretty impressive in a more long-form manner soon. But regardless, we want to know which of these R&B Season playlist inclusions was your favorite this week. We know we missed a couple, so let us know what other great drops we should’ve added from this week down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great releases around the clock.

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BIA & Denzel Curry Bar Up On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

June 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This hip-hop summer is heating up fast, and our new Fire Emoji playlist update is here to round up the best of the best rap releases that came out this week. First up is Denzel Curry’s grimy and chemistry-championing teaser track for his upcoming album King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2, “HOT ONE” with TiaCorine and A$AP Ferg. Speaking of fiery collaborations this week, BIA came through with a slightly more measured and atmospheric banger, the JID-assisted and melodically engaging “LIGHTS OUT” from the Bad Boys: Ride Or Die soundtrack. Finally as far as massive link-ups, Latto enlisted Flo Milli and Megan Thee Stallion for the “Sunday Service” remix, which is just as bombastic as it sounds.

Next up on Fire Emoji, KAYTRANADA has finally made his studio album return with TIMELESS, and it’s unsurprisingly bouncy, vibrant, and crisp as a full body of work. If you want a solid taster, look no further than “Call U Up” with Lou Phelps. The West Coast and company also had some groovy vibes to offer this week thanks to JasonMartin’s new single with Jay Worthy, Curren$y, Bun B, and DJ Quik, “SINCE I WAS LIL.” On a similar note, Tyga’s trademark Cali production, flow, and demeanor mix well with grand strings and round bass on his new cut “Hello B*tch.”

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Elsewhere, folks like Lupe Fiasco are ensuring that our Fire Emoji playlist has proof that you don’t need to turn the skill down to make a beloved banger. His new Samurai single, “Cake,” rolls through intricate rhyme schemes and topical areas with a catchy chorus and an easy-going instrumental. But Moneybagg Yo’s latest track “PLAY DA FOOL” is anything but easy-going thanks to menacing piano chords, overblown percussion, and rapid flows. “Rump Punch” by Cash Cobain takes this speed to a more mellow place with more ethereal synths, minimal and sharp drums, and more relaxed but nonetheless relentless cadences.

Larry June rounds this list’s wavier and more upbeat cuts out with the G-funk-inspired “Dreams,” over which his deadpan delivery works quite charismatically. Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention Smino’s new song “Polynesian,” because its vocal dynamism and instrumental lushness are some of the best listening experiences you’ll have with a cut this week. On that note, 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 amazing music drops around the clock.

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Kehlani & Lucky Daye Are As Sweet As Ever On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Welcome to June, a month that not only kicks off our 2024 summer but has also brought us some killer tracks from the R&B world which we’ve compiled on our latest R&B Season playlist update. Up first is the new Kehlani single “Next 2 U,” whose music video advocates for folks suffering in Palestine in a powerful way. Moreover, the track mixes industrial distortion, heavenly vocals, a crisp percussive treatment, and wavy synths to craft a really unique and engaging cut. Whatever they’ve got cooking up on the upcoming CRASH, it’s sure to be another hit, as everything so far this year has been impressive on all fronts.

Next up is another R&B-rooted, but genre-fusing single, this time from Lucky Daye’s charismatic croons and lovestruck lyrics. “Soft” is anything but, as its energy really comes through thanks to driving guitars, spotlit vocal passion, a funky bassline, and drums that shift between hard grooves and more subtle approaches with ease. As far as the vocal melodies and the syncopation on display here, this is what brings the song its soul and personality to the fullest. Add on top of that a dynamic midway point and some soaring solos at the end, and you’ve got a full plate.

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Another R&B Season highlight this week is Jessie Reyez and Big Sean’s “SHUT UP,” whose heavy bass and instantly boisterous flows combine its atmosphere with hip-hop. Still, the vocal delivery from Reyez is as sultry as you might expect from a more soulful cut, so there’s still a lot of stylistic overlap here. As for the Sean Don, he speeds up the cadence and flow a little bit and also rides some extra instrumental embellishments well. Some ethereal background croons give the song a little more room to spread out, but it works in its simplicity.

Normani also continues her 2024 run with “Candy Paint,” a more peppy and minimal single. Finally, we wanted to shout out Muni Long’s “Make Me Forget” for its classic feel and gorgeous vocal runs. 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, check back in with HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

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Eminem & Cardi B Make Magic On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

June 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Welcome to summer, which will hopefully be 2024’s best season yet thanks to the best of the best hip-hop releases of the first week of June rounded up right here on our new Fire Emoji playlist update. First off, there are two obvious big drops to cover, starting with Eminem’s new single “Houdini.” Not only does this zany track see him paying homage to his career, but also playing with its perception with some of that old comical fire. The other unmissable track to drop this week was the remix of Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla’s “Wanna Be” with Cardi B. As expected, the chemistry here is off the charts, and Bardi’s appearance makes the cut even more confident.

Elsewhere on Fire Emoji, we also have a short but sweet new Palestine-dedicated album from Belly titled 96 Miles From Bethlehem. One of the highlights on it is certainly “Blue Bags,” whose shots of distortion, industrial influences, and eerily looped vocal samples craft an engaging journey. On a more woozy and ethereal note, we have new two-pack single from LUCKI, 2 Faced, Pt. 2, which contains “Heavy On My Heart” and “Courtesy Of.” The latter has a particularly melancholy piano line paired with a peppy drum pattern that’s particularly pleasing to the ear.

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Moving forward with our next new single, JasonMartin enlisted Jay Worthy, DJ Quik, and Larry June for the soulful “GURBS & YOUNGS.” The bass definitely carries the track’s funky demeanor, and some light chimes and xylophones really invoke that West Coast spirit. But Fire Emoji also has some classic gritty East Coast raps this week thanks to Meek Mill’s new song “5AM IN PHILLY.” Its main draw is definitely his energetic and passionate rapping, but the minimal beat carries it well.

Also, we wanted to shout out Roddy Ricch’s tender but still hard-hitting cut “Survivor’s Remorse.” Finally, as far as one of the best new releases of the week, Action Bronson came to impress with his bombastic record “Nourish A Thug.” 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 more great music drops around the clock.

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Zacari & Muni Long Take Risks On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

May 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Summer is right around the corner, but you don’t need to get right into party mode: our new R&B Season playlist update is here to take you through the best tracks the R&B world had to offer this week to chill you out a little bit before June hits. Leading the pack in that regard is the smoky new single from Zacari, “Lonewolf Still,” which is about as dramatic and moody as the title suggests. Thanks to a slow and minimal trap beat, whirling synths, and a relaxed but still engaging vocal performance, this song really puts you in a zone.

Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update is a hot collaboration between two captivating singers in classic and contemporary soul. Moreover, Muni Long and Mariah Carey teamed up for the “Made For Me” remix, which throws it all the way back to the sultry and crisp rhythm and blues bangers from the 2000s. Their vocal performances aren’t soaring here, but their strong melodic control and harmonic chemistry definitely carries the sensual vibes here. Of course, that’s not to say they don’t eventually belt alongside wavy synth patches, but they save those fireworks for fitting moments.

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Speaking of collaborations, we also wanted to shout out Offset’s reach into the R&B bag for his feature on Blxst’s latest record, “Risk Taker.” This time around, he’s playing with a dance-inspired sonic pallet that is closer to Afrobeat or reggaetón than it is to R&B, soul, or rap as the artists in charge would have you assume. It’s bright and breezy, and the former Migo comes through with a locked-in flow and luxury-themed lyrics to make this a more potent impression. While it’s not instrumentally idiosyncratic compared to similar sounds, it does showcase both of these artists’ versatility.

Finally, we have two more releases to praise, one being Liza’s new EP The Alternate Ending and the woozy guitars and crisp percussion on “Gasoline.” Our list rounds out with Dirty Danger’s bubbly and dreamy remix of Jorja Smith’s “Backwards,” complete with manipulated sample pitching and quirky electronic embellishments. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check out the playlist above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

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