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Drake Leads The Way With Two Entries On Our “R&B Season” Playlist

July 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake had been having a pretty difficult start to the year, however, it appears as though things are finally starting to look up for him. Overall, a lot of this turnaround is thanks to Gordo’s new album Diamente. Drake has two tracks on the project, and as it turns out, they both made our “R&B Season” playlist. Although he is not the only one to get onto the list. There are also entries from some of the best and brightest from the genre.

Of course, starting things off, we have the summer vibes from Gordo and Drake on the song “Sideways.” Subsequently, a few tracks down, we also included their song “Healed.” These two songs have been getting praise online, and it is easy to understand why that has been the case. Furthermore, the list also includes “High” by Jorja Smith which is yet another solid track from the songstress. We also have “Ruined Me” by Muni Long.

Drake & Gordo Deliver The Summer Vibes

Mahalia and Take A Draytrip finished things off this week with the track “Life Size.” While the R&B releases were fairly sparse this week, that will certainly change as the Fall season comes around. Either way, we’re just happy to get some slow jams for the upcoming week. Only time will tell which other R&B stars bless us with some releases this year. There are still five months left for many of these singers and songwriters to make their mark.

Let us know how you feel about these additions to the playlist, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Drake was able to get himself out of a rut with these tracks? Or is there still a bit of work to do for him? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Childish Gambino Closes The Curtains On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

July 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you’re stressed out or happy about Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 U.S. presidential race, then match the occasion by chilling out or celebrate with our latest R&B Season playlist update, rounding up the best of the best the genre had to offer with this week’s releases. The headliner this time around is Childish Gambino’s new album Bando Stone And The New World, his final project under the moniker and his swan song that sums up his artistic talents. Soulful cuts like “In The Night” with Amaarae and Jorja Smith are gorgeously lush, and we thank Donald Glover for the amazing art that his musical persona gave us over the past fifteen or so years.

In addition, we have a generational crossover with Usher’s remix of 4batz’s “act iv: fckin u again (18+).” Over a slow, muddy, and laidback R&B instrumental, the two singers show off a lot of chemistry and emulate some truly sensual vibes with their lyrics and deliveries. While they might have different levels of showmanship in your eyes, their vocal tones meld quite well together. Also, the more straightforward percussion on this track makes for a nice fusion of the old and the new.

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Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update this week, you’ll also find the latest single from Khalid, the chilled-out “Ground.” The production here is mostly atmospheric, with a lot of reverb making the stark drums and low-key synth pads all the more ethereal. Vocally, the dynamic cut boasts low croons and soft reaches into a higher pitch, and it all works well as an overall smoky approach. It’s also a narratively reflective record, looking back at innocuous memories and feeling grounded within them.

Finally, we wanted to shout out the new Blxst album, I’ll Always Come Find You. There’s a lot of catchiness and creative genre fusions all throughout, but the bouncy house rhythms and occasional hits of distortion on “I Need Your Love” with Ty Dolla $ign are a particular highlight. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season playlist inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down there in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for more amazing music releases around the clock.

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Tink & Zacari Chill Us Out On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

July 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you were too busy this weekend to catch up on new music, don’t worry: our latest R&B Season playlist update is here to round up the best of the best R&B this week. Our first pick comes from Tink, who just dropped her new album Winter’s Diary 5 with a robust 16 tracks and some variety throughout to speed things up and slow them down. In particular, we’d recommend the Skilla Baby-assisted “Playa” for its fitting fusion of earworm melodies and a bouncy Detroit or West Coast-inspired beat. Thanks to engaging flows, rubbery bass, and very dreamy keys and chimes throughout, this song is as much of a vibe as it is a banger.

However, if you’re looking for some more straightforward R&B, then Zacari and Ty Dolla $ign have you covered with their new collaboration, “Ave Maria.” This is from the former’s new album Bliss, and it’s a pretty cool balance between melodic cadences and an earthy but still woozy instrumental. Even though it’s not topically the most romantic track either has ever done, the sultriness and atmosphere really comes through in the gospel-inspired production. There are also plenty of electronic embellishments throughout that also make this cut a bit more dynamic.

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Elsewhere on our new R&B Season update, we have a much more old-school and grand offering from Camper, Ari Lennox, and Jeremih titled “War.” The brash horns and patient kicks on this cut are a true highlight, in addition to the gorgeous vocals from the artists involved, of course. Not only that, but it’s also able to maintain a soulful and vintage aesthetic despite its chop-ups of the kicks and instrumentation. It’s a very compelling and seamless combination that’s hard to pull off and even harder to emulate naturally.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention Isaiah Falls’ new album Drugs N’ Lullabies. While there are numerous standouts throughout, we’d recommend the drowsy and intoxicating “GOLD ON MY TEETH” with Clicklak as a taster. 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, come back to HNHH for more stunning music releases around the clock.

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Childish Gambino & Amaarae Explore New Worlds On Our Latest “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

July 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend whether you’re in the U.S. or not, and what better way to chill out pst-party than with some R&B-adjacent jams? Moreover, our newest update of our R&B Season playlist rounded up the best of the best music drops of the week, starting off big with Childish Gambino’s new single “Lithonia.” The preview for his next album, Bando Stone & The New World, is actually more of an alt-rock-inspired piece with dramatic vocals, grand drums and pianos, and heavy electric guitars. It’s yet another tool in Donald Glover’s ever-expansive box of styles, influences, and skills, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the project holds.

In addition, the R&B world also graced us with an extended version of one of 2023’s best albums with Amaarae’s roses are red, tears are blue expansion of Fountain Baby. There are two particular highlights here we wanted to mention: the summery jam that is “wanted” with Naomi Sharon and the more upbeat and hard-hitting “jehova witness.” Either way, no matter where you look on this project, you’ll find sharp melodies, dreamy sonic atmospheres, and a really peppy approach to song structures. Of course, you’ll also be marveled with the Ghanaian-American singer’s distinctly high and captivating vocal tone.

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Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update, you’ll also find a new remix of “The Message” from OVO’s Majid Jordan. It’s a pretty chill and measured house track, building up its rattles and stark percs patiently as watery synths stay calmly in the background. The vocal performance, light pianos, and eventual acoustic guitar strums are a very tender addition, and the track never loses its soothing nature. Most importantly, the track’s long runtime gives you plenty of time to lose yourself in the timbres and fall under the song’s spell.

Speaking of intoxicating atmospheres, RAAHiiM and Isaiah Falls go drowsy and sultry with their slow-burning collab, “IMISSTORONTO (Been A While).” Finally, we wanted to point you to SAHXL’s “NEGLIGENT” remix with Kaash Paige, which is probably the most classically R&B-sounding song on our update this week. 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, come back to HNHH for the best new music drops around the clock.

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Drake & Camila Cabello Bring The Summer To Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Welcome to the second half of 2024, which our new R&B Season playlist is here to commemorate. For this last week of June, we rounded up the best new R&B-related releases to drop around Friday (June 28) for your listening convenience. Of course, we have some big collaborations to talk about first between Drake and Camila Cabello on her new album C,XOXO. “HOT UPTOWN” is their breezy and slightly dancehall-inspired duet that will probably be one of the songs of the summer, whereas Drizzy’s “Uugly” interlude is more of a lonely night after a hot day. In both examples, the melodies and the vocal control is pretty solid.

Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update, we also have a new single to enjoy and vibe out to from Tinashe titled “Getting No Sleep.” She’s had a phenomenal year so far, and to see this momentum continue to build and rise is an absolute delight. This new cut continues some of the interesting electronic fusions on BB/ANG3L, building on breathy and soothing vocals with rickety percussion and deep bass. It’s definitely one of the most calm and pleasant sonic atmospheres you’ll hear this week, as well as a solid indicator of what greatness is on the way with Quantum Baby.

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In addition, we wanted to shout out the new Lucky Daye album Algorithm for its creative melds of R&B melodies, gritty instrumentation, and woozy soundscapes. In particular, the track “Think Different” is a big highlight thanks to rusty live drum tones, dynamic vocal switches, eerie synth lines, and buzzing bass. Eventually, it builds with more soaring synthesizers, accentuated vocal harmonies, and more exploratory sung licks and drum fills. It’s certainly a very intoxicating and sultry mood, and one that works really well across the whole LP.

We’d be remiss not to mention the new Zacari and BEAM collaboration “Faith + Sight,” which is one of the more minimal but dreamy songs this week. Finally, don’t miss Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller’s latest jam “Wait On It” for some great chemistry between these R&B mainstays. Let us know what your favorite inclusion was on this week’s playlist update, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Also, come back to HNHH for more great music 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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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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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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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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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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