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Lil Uzi Vert & Sexyy Red Close Out 2023’s “Fire Emoji” Playlist With A Bang In New Update: Stream

December 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Well, folks, we’ve finally made it: the final Fire Emoji playlist update of 2023 is a very short but very sweet one. As the year comes to a close this weekend, it’s a pretty slow week for new releases as folks celebrate and gear up for 2024. Still, there were four particularly great tracks to highlight this week that will surely help you end the year off with a bang. First up is Lil Uzi Vert’s “Red Moon,” which was once a YouTube exclusive for Christmas Day that eventually made its way to streaming services. It’s not as energetic or vibrant as we’re used to hearing from them these days, but it represents the Philly superstar’s other half: a moodier, more tender, emotive, and vulnerable melodic approach with some great drum-and-bass percussion.

Furthermore, another Fire Emoji highlight comes from none other than Sexyy Red, who is absolutely one of the year’s most dominant and important artists. Say what you will about the new Chief Keef-assisted remix of “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Daddy)” [or “F My Baby Mama” in this case], but you can’t deny the sheer impact that hits like this had in 2023. The Chicago legend comes through with a pretty charismatic performance, proving that he can still play with the younger crowd as one of its biggest influences. The song remains as good if not better than its original, and it will lead us into hopefully another great year for the St. Louis MC.

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In addition, we had to shout out the title track on Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, and The Alchemist’s collaborative project, Hall & Nash 2. Whether it’s the sharp and boisterous lyricism or the vintage and engrossing production, any song on this tape would’ve fit like a glove on Fire Emoji. What sets “Hall & Nash” apart on the tracklist is its deliberately patient, menacing, and almost Western-like beat, sampling some rattling, a guitar twang, and ghostly keys. Ahead of a revamped version of the same record apparently coming in 2024, we can’t recommend this Griselda and Uncle Al team-up enough.

Finally, one of the greatest lyricists writing and rapping today had to drop one more gem for us this year before closing it out. Boldy James came through with production help from Your Boy Posca on the single “They Vouching,” which is as lyrically grimy as it is sonically soothing thanks to wondrous flute melodies and ambient, persistent synth pads. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week– and what else we missed, too. Check out the playlist above and come back to HNHH for every great rap release to come in 2024: we’ll have it on lock.

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Barack Obama Reveals His Favorite Songs Of 2023

December 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At this point, everybody knows that former president Barack Obama is a big music fan. He’s been sharing a summer playlist every year for quite a while now and they often have quite an interesting blend of tastes. This year’s summer playlist featured plenty of hip-hop representation. J Hus and Drake’s “Who Told You,” Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj’s “Princess Diana,” and Dr. Dre and 2pac’s “California Love” headline the rap songs included. 21 Savage, Babyface Ray, and Nas also appear on songs from the playlist. That’s in addition to mega-stars from other genres like SZA, Luke Combs, Peso Pluma, Janelle Monae, Burna Boy, and many more.

Now, Barack Obama has shared yet another playlist, this time revealing some of his favorite music of the entire year. Songs from Burna Boy, 21 Savage, and Peso Pluma that appeared on the summer playlist are once again included here. It also features Megan Thee Stallion’s newest single “Cobra.” The former president has also been listening to Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar’s high-profile team up on the “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” remix. As usual the full list includes a variety of other tracks from different genres. Check out the full selection of hits below.

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Elsewhere on Obama’s list are some of the biggest songs of the year. It includes Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves “I Remember Everything” one of the biggest country songs of the year which debuted at number one on the Hot 100. It also features Karol G and Shakira’s high-profile Latin trap crossover “TQG.” There’s also a number of breakthrough hit songs from new artists like Tyla’s “Water,” Victoria Monet’s “On My Mama,” and Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control.”

In years past, many fans have wondered whether Obama actually listens to the music on his playlists or not. Because of the variety of styles include, many are skeptical about whether Obama himself actually assembles the playlists. What do you think of Barack Obama’s selections for his favorite songs of 2023? Let us know which of his choices is your favorite in the comment section below.

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Wizkid Wows On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

December 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

We’re pretty deep into the holiday season, and as you may have noticed, the new music release schedule is looking quite scant these days. Rather than promote new work or perform, artists would rather relax with their loved ones, take a nice break, and allow people to do the same without missing out on any big drops. Still, there are a couple of new songs and projects to sink your teeth into that we couldn’t help but shout out. On this new R&B Season update, we took a look at the few but fulfilling releases within and adjacent to the genre this week. Turns out that even amid a slower season, there are always plenty of gems to find in the music world.

Leading the way this season is Wizkid’s new four-track EP, S2, which is another helping of his Afrobeat waviness. Moreover, there are two specific cuts from this brief collection that were particularly refreshing and enjoyable for (hopefully) your days off. One is the Zlatan-assisted “IDK,” which brings some crisp percussion, well-contrasted vocal performances, and gorgeous backing harmonies to compliment the melodies. The other, “Ololufe” with Wande Coal, is more of a dancehall-inspired cut with more club flair, watery synthesizers, and shuffling beats to vibe out to.

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Next on R&B Season is the new single from SAFE: the sultry, slow-burning, and infectiously atmospheric “ttuctmd.” This is a track that fits much more snugly into these wintery months with its restrained vocals, woozy synthesizers, and minimal production. However, there’s a Jersey club flip at one point that injects the song with some brief revitalizing energy before slipping right back into its cloudy soundscape. Given how subtly the Toronto artist was able to switch between these appeals, we can’t wait to see what else he does to develop this skill.

Finally, we want to highlight the new song from Nic Dean, as “Withdrawal” is a similarly hazy but much more dramatic offering. With cavernous drums and wailing synth pads, it’s a fitting single to lose yourself in and become fully immersed in its emotional pallet. Let us know what your favorite release of these was in the comments down below– and what else we missed this week, too. Check our R&B Season playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Juice WRLD & Eminem Make Their Mark On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

December 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As we round out 2023, this week still held some compelling and hard-hitting hip-hop releases to highlight on our new Fire Emoji playlist update. Sure, the schedule is slowing down a little bit, but never underestimate a heartfelt, important, and gut-wrenching song to make us look back on the year– or past few years, rather. Yet that’s exactly what Juice WRLD, Eminem, and benny blanco provided with their new single, “Lace It.” It’s a cut about addiction, substance abuse, its cyclical horrors, and perseverance that hits right at your core thanks to excellent anecdotal expressions and respectful topical focus. The perspectives here are downright cutting: one from a recovered user and one voice whose talent and contributions to this world were cut tragically short, but still lives on forever.

While the rest of our Fire Emoji playlist isn’t as pivotal message-wise, we still had plenty of quality releases to shout out. Leading the way in that regard is the new grimy yet glistening album from Conway The Machine and Wun Two, Palermo. “Cold Dish,” with assistance from Goosebytheway, is a particularly jazzy and hazy standout, on which the Drumwork boss still maintains his charisma and boisterous demeanor through sharp lines. There’s similar lyrical precision on Russ’ new song, “Said It Freestyle,” which is a relentless series of reflective verses, expertly woven themes, and intriguing flows and wordplay.

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Elsewhere on Fire Emoji, we also included the new Central Cee track, “Entrapreneur.” It mixes his shimmery UK drill style and flows with grounded subject matter and a slightly more melancholy beat than usual. Speaking of drill, Lil Mabu is asking Fivio Foreign for a lesson on “TEACH ME HOW TO DRILL.” It’s actually quite the comical cut, as the genre’s controversial white guest trades tropes with one of its leaders right now. No description could do it justice; just look up some context, and marvel in its bizarre nature.

Meanwhile, we’d be remiss not to mention the new 03 Greedo single, “Recess,” which is equally fiery and melodic. Finally, AJ Tracey comes through with some truly classic grime vibes on “Wifey Riddim 4.” Let us know what your favorite release on Fire Emoji was this week– and what we missed, too. Check the playlist out above and check back in with HNHH for the latest great music releases around the clock.

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Beyonce & Omarion Light Up Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

December 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Winter is here, and there’s still a lot of great new music to find within it on our newest R&B Season playlist update. Leading the way is a new track from none other than Beyoncé, who recently celebrated the ten-year anniversary of her self-titled album. In order to do so, she released a brand new track from this era titled “Grown Woman,” which is a vibrant and jovial cut with a lot of frantic and engaging percussion. In fact, it’s not too far from what the RENAISSANCE star is playing with these days, so this is a really special full-circle moment for fans.

Furthermore, we also got a brand new album from B2K’s own Omarion this week with Full Circle: Sonic Book Two. With its slow tempos, sultry instrumental riffs, atmospheric backing textures, and buttery vocal performances, this is among the most classic R&B on this Season update. Particularly, the track “Taking Off” with BJRNCK is a sensual duet with washed-out drums and bubbly backing synths. There’s a certain swing and momentum to the melodies and bass licks here that makes this a prime cut for late night drives, a smoke session, or… you know. It’s Omarion, after all!

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Jokes aside, we also got another cut from the original motion picture soundtrack for The Color Purple on this R&B Season update. Keyshia Cole’s contribution, “No Love Lost,” is a heart-ached but powerfully perseverant song with grand and cathartic instrumentation, highlighted best by the wondrous string arrangements. In addition, LAVI$H’s new single “Your Biggest Fan” strips things back to some gentle guitar and harp strings and a reverb-soaked vocal performance. It’s one of the more lovey-dovey cuts from this new batch of releases, and its simplicity does a lot to focus on that emotive center.

Rounding things out is a new track from amani., the woozy, trap-inspired, and incredibly charismatic “Headache.” Finally, we wanted to shout out TheARTI$T’s single “Damaged” for its hazy synths, cavernous percussion, and romantically conflicted lyricism. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season addition was this week in the comments below, as well as what we missed. Check out the playlist above and come back to HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Bas & J. Cole Are Far From “Home Alone” On Our New Fire Emoji Playlist Update

December 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hip-hop never slows down, even amid the holiday season, and our new Fire Emoji playlist update rounded up the best of the best when it comes to new releases this week. First up we have Nicki Minaj, whose new album Pink Friday 2 is dominating thanks to fun tracks like “Everybody” with Lil Uzi Vert. In addition, she just dropped a Gag City Deluxe version featuring a “Beep Beep” remix with 50 Cent and a new song, “Love Me Enough,” with Monica and Keyshia Cole. As such, the Barbz are helping us close our 2023 with style and energy, and they’ll probably carry that energy into 2024.

Another deluxe version on Fire Emoji this week came from A$AP Twelvyy, who dropped an expanded version of his album Kid$ Gotta Eat. As far as standouts, look no further than “Yams Day,” honoring the late and great A$AP Yams. Not only that, but featured guests on this track comprise of A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, and A$AP ANT, so it’s truly a heartening family affair. However, when it comes to brand-new releases this week, none stand taller than Bas’ new album, We Only Talk About Real S**t When We’re F***ed Up. His J. Cole collab “Home Alone”– one of three on the project– is a particularly emotive and skillful highlight.

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Furthermore, our Fire Emoji update also rounded up some hot singles this week, like Lil Baby’s dual release: “Cr*zy” and “350.” They’re both dramatic and dense cuts flow-wise that set the Atlanta MC up for a proper comeback. Also, we have to mention the excellent collaboration “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” from the 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE collective, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, and Conway The Machine. It’s a gorgeous record with extravagant verses, hypnotizing flute melodies, and measured percussion.

Elsewhere, we also have the blistering new single from Luh Tyler and Latto, “The Grinch Freestyle,” plus Fivio Foreign’s new Jersey club flip with New York drill trio 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, and Tata), “Get Deady (Offa Pill).” One of the most underrated picks here is “NIGHT WE MET,” a woozy and romantic cut from Portion and Veronica Elizabeth. Finally, we have to shout out Chow Lee’s rapid, ethereal, but nonetheless exciting “swag it!” Let us know in your comments what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, and what else we missed, too. Check out the playlist above and come back to HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Usher & H.E.R. “Risk It All” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

December 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

What better way to heat yourself up during the winter season than with some steamy soulful jams? Moreover, we’ve compiled the best of the best R&B releases this week for our latest update of our R&B Season playlist. Even though 2023 is coming to a close, that’s by no means indicative of great artists slowing their roll down for the holidays. Leading the pack in that regard is the new single from Usher and H.E.R. from The Color Purple‘s soundtrack, “Risk It All.” The gorgeous duet is led by soft piano, gentle vocal harmonies, and a palpable sense of tension, release, and dedication, and these two do a great job of creating an emotionally resonant piece.

Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update, you’ll also find some funky and danceable jams to offset this other mood. This week, that came in the form of the one and only Channel Tres, who just dropped another new single: “Walked In The Room.” With an infectious house-inspired beat, a fluttery bassline, and the singer and producer’s trademark deadpan vocals, this cut is sure to blend in seamlessly with your next dance mix. The shrill and staccato synths towards the end of the song are a nice touch to give more body to this record.

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Next up is Tems, whose latest single “Not An Angel” once again shows why she’s such a revered artist these days. The production here makes a lot out of a little when it comes to its frenetic percussive elements, something that her vocals and the guitar leads help to balance out and make more engaging. Also on our R&B Season update is a new release from SAFE, the track “Don’t Call Me Selfish.” This is more of a woozy and trap-inspired offering, whose high-pitched vocals contribute to a hazy and sensual sound.

Rounding out our new picks is the song “Nothing Else Feels The Same” by LOONY, which sounds like a classic soul record from years ago. Finally, we wanted to shout out Amaal Nuux’s newest song, “Celebration,” for a dancehall swing and harmonic display that fits its title. Let us know what your favorite release of these was in the comments down below, and also what we missed from this week. Check out our R&B Season playlist above and stay posted on HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Nicki Minaj & Kenny Mason Bring Bangers To Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update

December 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It looks like our Fire Emoji playlist is going to end off on a great and bombastic note, because this week brought us a lot of great rap releases. Moreover, this new update complies the very best of these for your listening pleasure, and leading the way is none other than Nicki Minaj. Her new album Pink Friday 2 is finally here after years of waiting, and fans have a lot of material to sink their teeth into. Perhaps that’s the best compliment we can give this project: the sheer versatility, range of skill, and different appeals on display are a treat to see. For specific highlights, check out the boisterous “Big Difference,” “Let Me Calm Down” with J. Cole, and “Needle” with Drake.

Furthermore, we also had Kenny Mason give us a couple of new tracks this week with Highway 9. Of the three songs within it, our Fire Emoji playlist chose the mellow and moody guitar-led “FACTS” as a woozy and atmospheric standout. You’ll find another dreamy soundscape on “Airplane Tickets,” the new song from Pharrell Williams, Swae Lee, and Rauw Alejandro. However, it’s a very different kind of atmosphere than Mason’s set of influences, swapping out trap patterns for a dancehall vibe with summery synth pads and keys.

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Another staple of Fire Emoji is the hardened, unrelenting, and emphatic lyrical banger, and Benny The Butcher is here this week to satisfy. The Stove God Cooks-assisted “One Foot In” contains intricate rhyme schemes, vivid pictures of rags turning to riches, and an unsurprisingly infectious sense of charisma, determination, and success. Speaking of great verses, Lyrical Lemonade tapped Jack Harlow and Dave for their new collaboration “Stop Giving Me Advice,” which has some compelling thematic focuses on the adversities of acclaim. Both MCs suit the old-school beat quite well, refusing to slow down their flows for their heady bars.

Rounding out our update is the drum-and-bass banger “leavemealone” from Fred again… and Baby Keem, which should absolutely soundtrack your next night out. Finally, Southside and Lil Yachty teamed up for “Gimme The Lite,” which is one of the latter’s most straightforward but aggressive trap performances of the year. Let us know in the comments what your favorite release of these was, and also what else we missed. Also, check out our Fire Emoji playlist above and come back to HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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KAYTRANADA & Tyla Refresh The Vibes On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update

December 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

We’re starting to feel the year dying down a bit when it comes to new music releases, but definitely in terms of quantity and not quality. Moreover, we only have a couple of tracks to talk about for our R&B Season playlist update, but that’s because we wanted to bring only the very best. Leading the way in that regard is one of 2023’s breakout stars, Tyla, with her new self-titled EP. With her blends of soul, Afrobeat, and electronic production, she’s definitely someone who will continue to build a wavy, serene, and engaging catalog in the future. If you want a taste of what the Johannesburg artist brings to the table, look no further than the impossibly catchy “Truth Or Dare.”

However, it’s almost like artists knew that our R&B Season playlist was going to be a bit smaller this week. With that in mind, KAYTRANADA dropped not one, but two new collaborations to bring even more chill vibes to the winter. One is “Lover/Friend”with Rochelle Jordan, whose gorgeous vocals glide over a slower-tempo but still classic deep Kaytra bounce. The other, “Stuntin” with Channel Tres, is a funkier shuffle with enveloping synths and less prominent bass that gives the track a more dreamy feel.

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Finally, we’d be remiss to not mention some newer faces to music fans on our R&B Season playlist update. LAVI$H just released an acoustic version of his song “Seventeen,” and it’s the perfect song to cleanse the earlier dance-centric pallet. Not only is the vocal performance passionate and versatile, but the production really lets the light guitar leads take center stage. If this would be your first time listening to this song, it’s hard not to fall in love with this rendition on impact.

Meanwhile, let us know in the comments what your favorite tracks of these is– and also what else we missed in R&B releases this week. Still, don’t forget about the bangers that came through, for which our Fire Emoji playlist has you covered. You can click on the link below to hear Beyoncé’s new song “My House,” as well as many other amazing hard-hitters in hip-hop and beyond. Check out our R&B Season playlist above and log back into HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Coco Jones Welcomes The Holiday Season On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update

November 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s going to be a winter wonderland in a lot of parts of the world soon, and we have just the music to get you in the mood. For the holiday season, we’ve rounded up the best of the best soulful music drops of this week on our R&B Season playlist update. Leading the way with this joyful and chilly time of the year is Coco Jones with her new aptly themed single, “A Timeless Christmas.” That title definitely comes across, as her song is a tender and well-written jam that invokes just as much peace as it does passion through the instrumentation, the vocals, and the optimistic lyrics.

On the other hand, we also have a lot of newer players within R&B for this holiday season update, or artists who’ve been in the game for a while but haven’t gotten to another career peak. For example, the new track “Can’t Forget” from RIMON and Kelz2busy is a woozy and well-contrasted cut, with airy vocals and a dense, cavernous instrumental pallet. In addition, we also highlighted Omarion’s “The Usual,” which is more of a melodic and smooth trap-infused record. Either way you slice it, there’s a lot of talent to dig into in rhythm and blues as we reach the end of 2023.

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Furthermore, we also wanted to point you to RAAHiiM’s new album BUT IF iiM HONEST (Deluxe) this R&B Season. These additional tracks add to the project’s cohesive genre blends, and make a pretty sultry and intoxicating complete package. While there are plenty of standout moments here, one cut that we can’t get enough of is the slow-burning “Bodies,” which packs a big punch in a short runtime. This is because of the warm keys, a low-key performance on the mic, and dreamy effects that make the song feel alive.

Meanwhile, we can’t head out without mentioning “40x” by Tink, which displays the rapper’s versatility and shows off her vocal chops. Finally, for the Afrobeat fans out there, Nonso Amadi, Chase Sakur, and Projexx teamed up for the “Foreigner” remix, which will heat you up if you’re feeling cold in these months. Let us know what your favorite release of these was in the comments down below, and also tell us what new music we missed this week. Stream our R&B Season playlist above and stick around on HNHH for more amazing music drops around the clock.

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