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Now that DJ Khaled’s GOD DID album has had some time to make its way into listener’s weekend streaming rotation, a few titles on the tracklist have emerged as fan favourites, such as the Dr. Dre-produced remix of Kanye West’s “Use This Gospel” featuring Eminem, as well as the song we’ve selected to spotlight today, “BEAUTIFUL” with Future and SZA. 

The collaboration is the eighth title on Khaled’s new album and kicks off with Pluto rapping, “Pull up in that two-tone, got me feelin’ like a Jetson / Let it out, my sneaky link, lil’ shawty like my best friend / Pop a bag on her, I’m a sponsor, she my investment / She not the only one without no questions.”

On the chorus, SZA’s vocals shine as she sings, “I took a flight for the Patek, you said, ‘Bae, you’re so dramatic,’ I guess / Anything you want, boy, forget it, you just make me feel so…”

Other standouts emerging among the new arrivals include “GOD DID” featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy, as well as “Juice WRLD DID” with a posthumous appearance from the late rapper.

Stream “BEAUTIFUL” on Spotify, Apple Music, or Soundcloud below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

I took a flight for the Patek, you said, “Bae, you’re so dramatic”, I guess
Anything you want, boy, forget it, you just make me feel so
I took a chance and you grabbed it, you said, “Don’t worry, I got it,” you said
And you just make me feel so beautiful

It was inarguably a huge weekend for any rap fans out there, and while things were slightly lighter on the R&B side, we still have some new arrivals to highlight – most notably, one from Savannah Ré.

The Canadian songstress shared “Closure” this weekend, which she described as “a blend of a bunch of different genres – something that I haven’t really made before.”

Alongside her beautiful vocals, Ré worked with producers Boi-1da, YogiTheProducer, and Kevinshideout on her latest release, blending “Baile Funk percussion with dancehall and soca influences.”

“I tapped into my past for this one, especially on the voicemail in the beginning (that’s actually me),” the two-time JUNO Award winner shared in a press release. “‘Closure’ is about a relationship that has run its course, but you’re still enamoured with this person and make the last-ditch effort to hold onto something that’s already gone. Even though it’s about toxicity, I wanted it to have an uplifting energy to it with tempo and bright sounds.”

The new single follows “About U,” which arrived last month, and is due to appear alongside it on Ré’s upcoming No Weapons project, due out later this fall.

Stream “Closure” on Spotify, Apple Music, or Soundcloud below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music updates. 

Quotable Lyrics:

Why lie? There’s no point in wastin’ time
Mm, mm-hmm-mm
Cappin’ like that d*ck ain’t mine
Shit, act like I don’t need you but I do
So try to keep up with my appetite
I know what you’re feeling, had to give you some
Ooh, you never had before, babe
Have me blowin’ up your phone ’cause

NGeeYL is a rapper from Spartanburg, South Carolina. He’s been in the game for over four years now, dropping music that has fallen into multiple categories. From hip-hop to punk rap, the 24-year-old has garnered fans across numerous genres. He’s also worked with some of the hottest artists in the industry like Lil Uzi Vert, Young Nudy, Lil Keed, and others.

Now, he has collaborated with another influential rapper– Trippie Redd. Yesterday (August 26), the two artists teamed up to create “Wrong Move.” The three-minute record featured a futuristic type of beat, filled with melodies and vibrations that perfectly fit the pair’s voices. While they each managed to have their own sound, NGeeYL and Trippie showed great chemistry throughout the track.

Wasting no time, NGeeYL came in right away with the song’s memorable hook. “Wrong move, that’ll get you spilled/Wrong move, that’ll get you killed/Quick draw, b*tch, I’m coming off of the hip/Hellcat, wide body, pull up, let it rip.” The two took turns switching back and forth between their verses, issuing hard lyrics that perfectly embodied the beat.

They also released a music video for the song– an anime-type of visual with intriguing colors. Watch the video and stream the record below. 

Quotable Lyrics

You ain’t really from the mud for real, you ain’t never ever had to bleed
Here I go rocking Fear of God, but I don’t fear nobody but me
Here I go rocking Rick Owens with the Plain Jane Rollie
Baby, I’m from another planet like a damn space odyssey

Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Nigeria. He has managed to rise in popularity due to his unique sound, ability to work across different genres, and use of unforgettable lyrics. The 22-year-old might be somewhat new on the scene, but he’s wasted no time making a name for himself.

Back in March of this year, he dropped his second album, Rave & Roses. Composed of 16 songs, one of the most popular was his record “Calm Down.” While it garnered plenty of attention on its own, he decided to team up with a well-known artist to turn up the heat. On August 25, he and Selena Gomez dropped a newer version of the track.

Nothing changed within the first minute of the song, but Gomez added a completely new verse to the upbeat record. She used her angelic voice to make the song appear lighter and fresher. “Yeah I know I look shy/But for you I get down,” she sang swiftly.

As of now, there is no visual. However, there is a lyric video that has already gotten over a million views. 

Stream the track below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Baby show me you can calm down
Dance with me and take the lead now
Got you so high that you can’t come down
Don’t you ask, you know you’re allowed

Fredo Bang, whose real name is Fredrick Dewon Thomas Givens III, has been one of the fastest growing artists to come out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The 26-year-old has dropped numerous singles, EPs, and albums within his career, making him a force to be reckoned with in the industry. He’s known for creating music filled with memorable hooks and the utilization of his brogue accent.

This past Wednesday (August 24), Fredo used those same mannerisms on his newest single, “Addy.” The record is equipped with a hard-hitting beat that is filled with bass and a rhythm that makes you bounce. As he rapped on the upbeat tempo, his captivating flow revealed what the song’s title stood for– adderall. 

Throughout the single, Fredo mostly rapped about his lust for women and his use of the drug. “I f*ck you off these pills/you gone tell me that you love me,” he said over the beat.

Aside from the record, the artist also released a music video– which has already garnered nearly 350,000 views. Watch the visuals and stream the record below.

Quotable Lyrics

I’ll probably cut my finger off before I kiss her
I’ll probably run back to my ex before I miss her
If she f*ck the whole gang, she a member
And if that p*ssy got some miles, then it’s a rental

Quality Control Music takes a break from its controversy with Offset to bring a new single from two of its artists. We’ve seen Pierre Thomas and QCM mentioned in this week’s news cycle after it was shared that Offset sued the label in connection to his solo career. After a brief exchange, Thomas stated that it was back to business, and that meant that attention was being given to Lakeyah’s “Real B*tch” featuring Gloss Up.

The hitmaking record label recently signed Gloss Up to its roster, so expect to hear more from her as the year moves forward. Lakeyah has continued to establish herself among her collective, moving from a viral sensation to releasing tracks with the likes of Moneybagg Yo and Latto.

On “Real B*tch,” you’ll find both artists spitting bossy bars about their elevated status in the game and why their authenticity separates them from the rest. Stream “Real B*tch” below.

Quotable Lyrics

You b*tches sleezy, this sh*t way to easy
City lil’ me, I’m puttin’ on like Jeezy (I’m puttin’ on)
I ain’t asthmatic, but this spit game wheezy (Hah-hah)
Put these rap hoes on the plate just to feed me, I’m getting greedy
I’m big key (Yeah)

Unlike many artists, Slum Village star and producer Young RJ is never afraid to play the background while letting others shine. For his latest single “Lucky” by Rosewood 2055 featuring Boldy James, he did just that. While prepping for his upcoming solo album, World Tour, RJ has kept his talents behind the beats while artists like Michigan’s Rosewood 2055 and Boldy get the opportunity to display their full talent. 

Rosewood 2005 consists of Kysean and Marq Beyond, two kids from Grand Rapids with dreams of breaking through and shifting the culture of Hip Hop. As for how the dynamic duo, originally known as The Action Figures, came together, Marq shared, “Ky and I were cool, but I didnt get to know him til later and I was blown away by how passionate and knowledgeable he was on Hip Hop and the culture. We just clicked. The Action Figures grew to be bigger than both of us and it’s more of an ideal and way of life.”

Boldy James has also been focusing on his own personal projects, including the release of a project featuring beats entirely produced by J Dilla, using the “last of the Dilla stash.” Stream “Lucky” by Rosewood 2055 ft. Boldy James, produced by Young RJ. 

Quotable Lyrics:

Most people say I’m lucky
The way I feel, I ain’t been lucky in a long time
Was in the ‘Ville from 9 to 5, back to sliding dimes.

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It’s clear that God Did has temporarily taken over Hip Hop as fans pick apart DJ Khaled’s latest offering. The hitmaking legend’s star-studded album has been the talk of social media all day as production and lyricism are debated online, and amid it all, Khaled continues to ease in the visuals to accompany his tracks. We saw Khaled link up with Future and Lil Baby in the “Big Time” music video, and he returns with “It Ain’t Safe,” a track that hosts features from Kodak Black and Nardo Wick. 

“This album is God Did, for real, there’s so many surprises and there’s so many things that people—I’ve shared maybe pictures or clips, and then they’re hearing rumbles, but there’s so many things that they don’t know,” Khaled told Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1. “Because some of these things that came in, it’s a gift, that’s what it is. It’s a gift from God, it’s a gift from God and the gods.”

Stream “It Ain’t Safe” and let us know where this one falls on the list of favorites from God Did.

Quotable Lyrics

Swing that stick like Jackie Robinson and we slide home
He so innocent in real life, but gangsta on the phone
Funny how she say that I’m the dog but ate me off the bone
I heard her n*gga mad, she came home smelling like my cologne 

On the heels of Halle Bailey admitting that she’s in love, the singer appears in her boyfriend’s music video. For months, fans of both Halle and DDG have been soaking up all of their romantic social media moments. The couple quietly revealed their romance to the public after much speculation and they both have gushed over how smitten they are with the other.

On Friday (August 26), DDG returned with a new single, “If I Want You,” along with the track’s visual that stars Halle as, quite literally, his leading lady. Aside from the loved-up moments, a press release confirms that DDG has been hard at work on his forthcoming album, and it looks as if we’ll be receiving a new project sometime this year. 

It’s stated that the album’s title is It’s Not Me, It’s You and will be arriving “soon.” Stream DDG’s “If I Want You” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

You hate me how I am, you miss the old me
Been in and out the city, makin’ plays
So busy, losin’ track of time, and mixin’ up my days
I call you when I’m lonely, I come over, never stay
You sellin’ me intention, but I’m cheap, I never pay

Aside from huge new arrivals from names like DJ Khaled and J.I.D – who delivered GOD DID and The Forever Story respectively – this New Music Friday we’ve also received a project from Real Boston Richey, called Public Housing. 

For the 17-track effort, Richey connected with a few rap icons, including Kodak Black and Lil Crix on “Navy Seals,” Moneybagg Yo on “Certified Dripper 2,” and Lil Durk on “Keep Dissing 2” – and that’s not all.

The rising artist also nabbed two appearances from I NEVER LIKED YOU artist Future, firstly on “I Want You,” and later on “Bullseye 2,” which we’re spotlighting for you today.

“Servin’ crystal falls, just like the haves and the have not / All that f*ckin’ wood and oxy get ya ass slimed out,” RBR raps on the chorus. “Pull up in a Benz, she say that she wanna know me now / F*ck it, spin a bend / Pop his ass and call it bullseye.”

Stream “Bullseye 2” on Spotify, Apple Music, or Soundcloud below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Bubba chain a hundred thousand
Ran it up in public housing
N*ggas pussy, Ronda Rousey
F*ck with me, don’t f*ck without me