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Megan Thee Stallion is back with Traumazine, her new album she released on Friday, August 12. It’s her first project since the massive hit Good News, which she dropped back in 2020. The industry has been gushing over Traumazine since its release, and the project boasts a wide variety of features, including Future, Latto, Pooh Shiesty, Dua Lipa, and more.

On the album’s second track, “Ungrateful,” Megan is joined by Key Glock. The two deliver scathing bars about people who wish them ill over hard-hitting production by Bandplay. The chorus is a sneaky earworm, as Megan lists the qualities of her haters: “Whole lot of fake-ass, snake-ass, backstabbin’, hatin’-ass, no money gettin’-ass b***hes.” The San Antonio rapper’s delivery is all business on the track, but she still has room for some playful bars like, “Hollywood shit ’cause I’m with all the action / Ain’t your boyfriend, you can stop all the actin’.” Key Glock is a welcome addition, matching Megan’s ferocity.

Check out the track below, and let us know what you think of it in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics

Whichever bitch wanna come get it, I got it, I’m givin’ out work, come apply 
These bitches talkin’ that shit and they sayin’ my name and I can’t keep just lettin’ it fly
They gotta sub, they gotta tweet
They gotta go get they homegirl for me 

The anticipation thickens as DaBaby surfaces with another single as he prepares for the release of his next album. It has been reported that the North Carolina rapper’s Baby On Baby 2 is fast approaching, and while we wait on the hitmaker to share an official release date, he has delivered his latest offering, “Waitress.”

This comes on the heels of “Tough Skin,” a song that was accompanied by a music video that had the Hip Hop community talking. In the visual, DaBaby hung himself from a cross as a symbolic comparison to Jesus Christ, and some didn’t appreciate the look. Despite the pushback, DaBaby received the attention he often demands, and this was yet another way to direct eyes to his forthcoming project.

As we await more news about the record, stream “Waitress” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

N*ggas worryin’ ’bout who greater
These n*ggas barely be makin’ a play-in
I’m in the playoffs, I brought ya’ bae in
Hoe-ass n*ggas goin’ out like the Lakers, haters
Hatin’ n*gga keep lookin’, rookie
I’m pullin’ up like Booker, p*ssy

Female rap artists are showing their stuff this weekend, between new arrivals from Megan Thee Stallion and English rapper M.I.A.

The latter shared her “This One” single back in May, and today (August 12), she’s returned with an upbeat dance track called “Popular” that finds her flaunting her confidence effortlessly both on the track and in the music video.

A press release notes that the single arrives ahead of a highly anticipated studio album called MATA, which will premiere via Island Records. The music was recorded around the world in London, Los Angeles, Italy, Bali, Jakarta, and St. Vincent, and “signifies a compelling new era for the multi-talented artist and activist.”

M.I.A. hasn’t announced a release date for her upcoming body of work, but if the first singles are anything to judge it by, we’re in for a serious treat.

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

Quotable Lyrics:

Gold and curly, brown and worldly
Packed in a 5’5″ body
Give me the mic and I slay somebody
I hope you’re all gonna be ready
‘Cause I’m proper gonna pop it
Make you go cop it
You can never stop it, people wanna tap it, tap it
When I talk, I rap it, all of them are puppet
One in a billion, I guess you got lucky 

Alicia Keys and Brent Faiyaz are no strangers to collaborating. Earlier this summer, they worked on “GHETTO GATSBY” from the latter’s Wasteland album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, and now, they’ve reconnected for “Trillions” from the former’s new KEYS II deluxe cut. 

“Ain’t gon’ let me down / Ain’t gon’ break my heart, baby,” the mother of two sings on the first verse. “Only gon’ love me back / Only gon’ fill me up, yeah, never gon’ f*ck it up, no way.”

Faiyaz – whose feature arrives after an appearance as himself on last night’s episode of Issa Rae’s Rap Shit – follows the R&B diva with some crooning of his own as he sings, “Someone, someone that could treat you right / Someone that could change your life / Tell me where you hiding / I promise I will find you, I will, for real.”

The new track premiered alongside an accompanying music video, which you can check out on YouTube above; tap back in with HNHH later for more music news updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Ain’t gon’ let me down
Ain’t gon’ break my heart, baby
Only gon’ love me back
Only gon’ fill me up, yeah, never gon’ f*ck it up, no way
Definitely drive me wild
Definitely give me what I need
Never gon’ hold me back
Never gon’ be another, I can’t wait to love ya

Nights out with friends or lovers don’t always go as planned, as Babyface and Kehlani are reminding us on their new collaboration, “Seamless.”

The single arrived on Friday (August 12), and finds the “Toxic” songstress taking the lead vocals while the 12-time Grammy Award winner closes the single out with his own voice; production was done by The Rascals (best known for working with artists like Drake, Chris Brown, and Ariana Grande).

“Always givin’ me hell every time that you drink / Two tequila shots in, now you wanna read me,” Kehlani calls out their drama-addicted partner on the first verse. “Tryna have a good time, now you wanna make a scene / You deserve an Emmy, girl, go and get your Emmy, girl.”

The new arrival will be found on the tracklist for Babyface’s upcoming Girls Night Out album, which is said to be “a sonic journey through love, heartbreak, and all of the emotions in between.”

Queen Naija, Ari Lennox, and Doechii are among other collaborators who will appear.

Stream “Seamless” on Apple Music below, and tap back in with HNHH later to hear more new releases from your favourite artists

Quotable Lyrics:

Always givin’ me hell every time that you drink
Two tequila shots in, now you wanna read me
Tryna have a good time, now you wanna make a scene
You deserve an Emmy, girl, go and get your Emmy, girl

Fabolous is a legend in New York and these days, he is still making music with a bevy of artists who he has maintained relationships with over the years. Fab hasn’t lost his touch and on Friday, he decided to come through with a brand new song and music video for a track called “Say Less” which features the likes of French Montana.

As you will hear down below, this is a song that has a very simple message. Essentially, Fab and French are taking nonchalant approaches to life here as their only response to anything they’re told is “say less.” It leads to a much less stressful life, and based on the visuals here, it’s clear they are living the good life.

Let us know what you think of the new track, in the comments down below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I just do more and say less
Money talking for me baby, I’m having to say less
Shorty wanted Lo Mein, and she be going low mane
So Imma need da private room, Dara told me say less

Louisville’s EST Gee has been on a dominant run over the last couple of years. He is an artist who knows how to come through with some energetic bangers that contain menacing lyrics and flows that match the energy perfectly. His most recent single “Blood” was a definite success, and today, EST Gee came out with yet another dope effort called “Love Is Blind.

With this latest track, EST Gee gives us some braggadocios lyrics that showcase just how serious he is about his business. From there, we get some uptempo production that helps set the tone perfectly. Once again, EST Gee shows us why he is one of the best artists coming out of the south right now.

Let us know what you think of this brand new track, in the comments section down below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Every brick I grab you ain’t my mans a cut four and a half
Run off on yo stupid ass next time if you don’t lower the tab
N****s ain’t got money or no swag they can’t make me crash
Let my brodie score I threw the pass he laid it off the glass

Syracuse rapper Toosii has been making a massive impression on fans over the last few years with his melodic brand of hip-hop. He has been able to wear his emotions on his sleeve at times, and he has no problems coming up with a ballad or two when the opportunity presents itself. For instance, that is exactly what Toosii delivered on Friday with his latest effort called “Lonely.”

As you will hear down below, this is a nice ballad-like song about the loneliness that comes with trying to grind your way to success. It is a lonely way to the top and when you have a loved one involved, it can be difficult to go for periods of time without seeing them. This leaves Toosii feeling conflicted and alone, which makes for an emotional track that is a definite must-listen.

Give us your thoughts on the brand new song, in the comments section down below.

Quotable Lyrics:

You know I’m proud of you
I buy you Prada, baby, and not just so I could get inside of you
You rockin’ Tom Ford on your hair, rainin’
What you wеar? You know I be stylin’ you

Cordae is one of the most lyrical young artists making music right now, and there is no doubt that he has been able to become a fan favorite. His music is deeply personal, and just yesterday, the artist decided to come out and bless his fans with two new singles. The tracks are titled “So With That” and “Unacceptable,” and as you will hear, Cordae is his most transparent on these efforts.

For instance, on the song “So With That,” we can hear Cordae speaking about being unfaithful and having to deal with his partner pointing out his various flaws. The song ‘Unacceptable” also explores themes from his personal life, and it is clear that he had a lot to get off his chest with these two tracks.

Let us know what you think of these two new tracks, in the comments section down below.

Quotable Lyrics (So With That):

Seen that look in your eyes, somethi’g I wouldn’t advise
She was with me while I was workin’ and cookin’ them pies
I showed her I was insecure, she mistook it for pride
And I’ll admit, I fucked them girls, I shouldn’t have lied

Despite all of her label issues, Megan Thee Stallion was able to turn things around and bless her fans with a new album on Friday, called Traumazine. The announcement came as a bit of a surprise, but her fans were most certainly not going to complain about it.

There are plenty of great features throughout this new body of work, including the song “Pressurelicious” which features none other than hip-hop legend, Future. This track sees both artists trading bars over some dark yet somehow hypnotic production. Both artists sound as confident as ever, and when it comes to the subject matter, both artists can be found trying to see who is the raunchiest. It’s definitely a great collab, and you can listen to it below.

Give us your thoughts on the brand-new track, in the comments section down below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Spend that shit, I’m worth it (Hmm)
Thick, look better in person (Mmm)
Hair, nails, match my Birkin (Yeah)
I don’t block hoes, keep lurking, ah
Real hot girl shit (Yeah, yeah)