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Smino’s “Luv 4 Rent” Gets The ChopNotSlop Treatment: Stream

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The tail end of 2022 saw the arrival of some undeniably incredible new music. Among the many standout albums is Smino’s Luv 4 Rent, which chiefly landed as October was drawing to a close. Since its arrival, the 15-track project has earned plenty of praise, even nabbing a spot on HNHH‘s yearly roundup of noteworthy hip-hop releases.

Even though it’s been over two months since its debut, the Missouri rapper’s work remains in streaming rotation for many. That’s not likely to change anytime soon, especially considering The Chopstars have gotten their hands on it to curate a fire remix.

Singer Smino performs on Day 2 of Sol Blume Festival 2022 at at Discovery Park on May 01, 2022 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)

Their ChopNotSlop cut of Luv 4 Rent landed earlier this week, and already, listeners are singing its praises online. Specifically, tracks like “No L’s” “Ole Ass Kendrick,” and “Pudgy” with Lil Uzi Vert are arising as favourites.

The Chopstars are no stranger’s to flipping popular releases on their head. Earlier this year, they did the same to Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss album, which also received an enthusiastic response from listeners.

“I’m glad Chop and Screw is becoming legitimized BH rappers,” one Reddit user specifically praised the creative group. “These would often get taken down from YouTube, so to see official versions on Spotify is a huge win. Big ups to Chopstars for real.”

Finally, stream The Chopstar’s remix of Smino’s Luv 4 Rent on Audiomack or SoundCloud below. Afterward, tell us what version of the project is your favourite in the comments.

Luv 4 Rent (CHOPNOTSLOP Remix) Tracklist:

  1. 4rm Da Source
  2. No L’s
  3. Ole Ass Kendrick
  4. Louphoria
  5. Blu Billy
  6. Curtains
  7. 90 Proof
  8. Settle Down
  9. Pro Freak
  10. Modennaminute
  11. Lee & Lovie (feat. Reggie)
  12. Matinee
  13. Garden Lady
  14. Defibrillator
  15. Pudgy (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)

Mannie Fresh Responds To Critics Of “Vax That Thang Up” Remix

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Mannie Fresh has come to the defense of his recent song, “Vax That Thang Up,” a remix of Juvenile’s song, “Back That Azz Up.” He released the track back in 2021 as an effort to promote the COVID-19 vaccine.

Speaking with AllHipHop for a new interview, Fresh addressed the backlash he received for releasing the song.

“When we did the ‘Vax That Thang Up’ song or whatever, it wasn’t a song. It was just a parody telling people to get vaccinated,” he explained. “But it was something that I believed in and I was saying to folks, ‘If you don’t, it’s OK. You don’t have to go and do this. It’s not that serious.’ But there were people saying, ‘You destroyed the song and this song was the greatest song!’ And I’m like, ‘Do you know the title of the song?’ It’s called ‘Back That Azz Up.’ I’m like, ‘Did you listen to the lyrics of this song?’”

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 19: DJ Mannie Fresh performs during Shorty Gras at Mardi Gras World on February 19, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2021 Mardi Gras parades were canceled in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

Afterward, Fresh discussed the idea of cyberbullying and how it felt to experience it for the first time.

He added: “I never understood cyberbullying until that came out. It didn’t mess with me because I feel like I’m a strong person. But I know kids got to go through this shit sometimes with people. If you got to go through that, it’s tough because folks was going crazy. They really felt angry. They were saying stuff like, ‘You ruined my childhood by doing this’ and blah, blah, blah. You need therapy if this ruined your life [laughs].”

Fresh also says that he’s currently working on new music with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. He also wants to release more of his own work. For now, he says that he’s working on building confidence. Fresh released his last studio album, Return of the Ballin’, back in 2009.

Revisit “Vax That Thang Up,” featuring Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, and Mia X below.

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Fetty Wap Drops “Sweet Yamz” Remix With Ronald Isley & Charlie Wilson

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One of the year’s last big viral hits has gotten yet another remix. Fetty Wap recruited soul legend Ronald Isley and Charlie Wilson for another remix of “Sweet Yamz.” While the last one featured Wiz Khalifa, this one is supercharged with incredible soul harmonies and vocal runs. Moreover, having such superstars on the remix helps accentuate the song’s vintage tone and instrumentation. It sounds like an ’80s-tinged soul track with some impassioned ad-libs here and there to give it extra energy.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – JULY 14: Fetty Wap attends the Abyss by Abby show with preformance by Fetty Wap at Paraiso South Beach tent on July 14th, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Manny Hernandez/Getty Images)

These new versions of “Sweet Yamz” definitely feed into that positivity. It’s a lustful, urgent, yet charming and fun song whose vitality is no surprise. Moreover, the chorus melody is incredibly catchy, and the lyrics are simple enough to get stuck in your head. Meanwhile, the sheer vocal power on display on this song is quite impressive. The Jersey rapper switches between high and low registers with ease, and his potent voice conveys a lot of emotion. Also, this is his first solo material since 2021’s “First Day Out.”

Although Wap does great here, Wilson’s dominant screams and runs elevate the chorus. In addition, he gets cheeky in his verses, with some food references to convey his hunger for his partner. However, Ronald Isley steals the show at the very end, partly because he sounds eerily similar to Don Toliver (or rather, Don sounds like Isley). His higher register makes for a more animated performances, and his food references are even funnier and more outlandish.

Additionally, these hot songs come amid a tough legal battle for Fetty Wap as he’s incarcerated on drug charges. Last October, he spoke from jail and said that he was keeping his head high despite the controversy.

What did you think of this remix? How does it stack up to the original? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. If you’ve still yet to check it out, you can find “Sweet Yamz (Remix)” with Fetty Wap, Ronald Isley, and Charlie Wilson on your preferred streaming service. Also, check out some notable lyrics below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest hot remixes.

Quotable Lyrics

The yams are all I know (I know but)
Or was it just a distraction?
I see myself in your eyes, baby
Can I get to the yams?

Fetty Wap & Wiz Khalifa Team Up For “Sweet Yamz” Remix

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Fetty Wap and his legendary run in 2015 will always be remembered by Hip-Hop fans. Throughout the last few years, Fetty has been searching for that lightning-in-a-bottle type single that would bring him back to the forefront of music conversation. Apparently, he has found that with the track “Sweet Yamz.”

Overall, this is an incredibly addictive track that just so happens to be an interpolation of Masego and Devin Morisson’s track called “Yamz.” Upon releasing his version, Fetty went viral on numerous platforms. However, the only platform that truly matters now is TikTok. “Sweet Yamz” has become a massive TikTok sound, and as a result, Fetty Wap is getting his flowers.

Fetty Wap and DreamDoll attend Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2021 at Prudential Center on November 21, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Fetty Wap Drops “Sweet Yamz” Remix

With “Sweet Yamz” becoming a massive moment, Fetty has subsequently decided to drop a remix. This remix features none other than Wiz Khalifa, and there’s no doubt that he understood the vibe of the track. While the first half of the track still features Fetty, the second half sees Wiz drop a verse.

Instead of delivering his usual rap sound, Wiz decides to turn up the autotune and croon a little bit. He matches Fetty Wap’s vibe nicely, and overall, it makes for a dope remix that fans will certainly enjoy. Honestly, it’s just nice to see Fetty Wap finally getting some shine again.

As always, you can stream the new track, below. Additionally, head down to the comments section and sound off on what you think of the remix. From there, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m up early for them yams
By my lonely, need no friends
Keep it goin’, never end, baby (Yeah, yeah)
Press to start it, stack again
Do that all the time (Time)

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Coi Leray Posts Bikini Thirst Trap, Shares “Players” Club Mix

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After debuting her “Players” single last week, Coi Leray shared a new club mix version of the song. Dancing in a two-piece bikini while on a boat, the 25-year-old featured a snippet of the DJ Smallz-produced track in a video posted on Instagram.

“I just wanna have a good night,” she captioned the video on Instagram, sharing it with her over six million followers.

Featuring a distinct Grandmaster Flash sample, “Players” features a fast-paced beat and catchy lyrics. Leray shared in the song that “girls is players too” as she offered fans a new anthem to end the year.

The musician has had an eventful past few years as she enjoyed a quick rise to fame. After debuting “No More Parties” in 2021, Leray went on to collaborate with Lil Durk for the remix.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Coi Leray attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images,)

She further went viral with hits like “TWINNEM” and “BIG PURR,” with fans boosting the singles on TikTok and Instagram.

Earlier this year, the Boston native teamed up with Nicki Minaj to release “Blick Blick.” The song was featured on her latest album Trendsetters, which later peaked at number 37 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

Following mixed reviews and reports of low album sales, Leray recently admitted that she doesn’t let the figures get to her. 

READ MORE: Coi Leray & Bia Respond To Critics After 130 Latto Songs Leak

Sitting down on the Bars and Nuggets podcast, she previously shared in October, “They try to sh*t on my album. My album’s about to be gold. Let it be gold and you got to let them know.”

“You got to champion you. They said the first week it sold 11,000 sales. It’s so crazy, because out of all the albums that drop, nobody like, goes viral like that,” she added. “I keep their lights on, they keep my lights on. I don’t mind the blogs doing whatever they gotta do, right? But y’all gonna respect me. Y’all gonna appreciate me.”

Are you a fan of the Jersey Club remix of “Players?”

Share your thoughts on the new version in the comments below.