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Giggs & Diddy Address The “Mandem” On Their New Single
Since delivering a strong contender for Song of the Summer in the form of “Act Bad” with the City Girls, Diddy has been mostly focusing his efforts on promoting that. This New Music Friday (August 4), however, he has a new track to share with the world – “Mandem.” The song finds Puff connecting with UK artist and his longtime friend, Giggs, and is set to appear on the latter’s upcoming Zero Tolerance album.
As Hypebeast notes, the LP has a release date of August 18. It will also mark the 15-year anniversary of Giggs’ debut project, Walk In Da Park. Knowing this, it makes sense that the South London-based MC opted to rap over rugged, low-end production on “Mandem,” as a tribute to the earlier sounds he created for fans. “I never understand them, I hold my hands out and they disrespect my hands them / Even disrespect my mandem / And use man, they brought us ’round these f**kin’ randoms,” the 40-year-old reflects amid his fast-paced rhymes.
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Giggs Prepares for His Zero Tolerance Album with Diddy Collab
Besides honing his creative craft, Giggs has also been spending plenty of time outside this summer. He was spotted supporting renowned footballer Lionel Messi at his debut game for Inter Miami, where DJ Khaled was also hanging out. His “Mandem” collaborator was in the building as well. Months prior to that link-up, we saw Sean Combs proudly showing off some slang from over the pond that his foreign rapper friend taught him.
Check out the visual for Diddy and Giggs’ “Mandem” above, or add the song to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Are you eager to hear the latter’s Zero Tolerance album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
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Quotable Lyrics:
I never understand them, I hold my hands out and they disrespect my hands them
Even disrespect my mandem
And use man, they brought us ’round these f**kin’ randoms
Upheld it
[Via]
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KayCyy Delivers Hypnotic Vocals On New Track “My Jeans”
KayCyy is an artist who has been buzzing for a minute now. However, it was Kanye West’s DONDA that truly put him on the map. His vocals on “Keep My Spirit Alive” remain one of the best parts of the entire album. Moreover, he acted as an insider as he was present for many of the conversations leading up to the album’s release. More recently, KayCyy was a featured voice on Travis Scott’s Utopia.
Unfortunately, KayCyy didn’t get his proper credit. Once Travis made the features public, he didn’t add KayCyy to the song “Thank God.” Of course, the artist was not happy about this, and voiced his displeasure on social media. Furthermore, he revealed some cover art that says “I’m Not No Background Singer.” Fans immediatey figured this song would be a Travis Scott diss. Instead, it is a track called “My Jeans” that KayCyy had been waiting to drop for some time now.
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KayCyy Returns With Another Phenomenal Effort
Vocally, this is yet another great performance from KayCyy. He has improved his singing with each release, and this is a great example of that. Moreover, the production here is fantastic as we get a great throwback track that feels like brings the 70s into the 21st Century. KayCyy is proving to be a unique artist, and with songs like this, it’s hard to ignore the hype.
Let us know what you think of this brand-new KayCyy track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from all of the biggest artists. A plethora of amazing summer projects are still on the way.
Quotable Lyrics:
Bae, you’re only sweet, I need you every single morning
I be thinkin’ ’bout the things that I’ma do when we alone
I cross your word too, I know that you been drinkin’
I’ll fly to Paris, you, you know it’s time for landin’
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Ciara And Chris Brown Party Together On “How We Roll”
Two of the best R&B voices join forces once more on a new single. Ciara and Chris Brown have dropped their track “How We Roll,” and this is one that has been mentioned to us before. In April, Brown shared with his Instagram followers that he had some heat coming with Ciara and it is finally here. These two collaborated in 2009 with “Turntables” on Ciara’s album Fantasy Ride.
In the music video below, both crooners show off their dancing expertise as both of the parties they speak about in the music video, come together. They share a dance toward the end and it certainly had to have been a fun time shooting it. Both are singing, in harmony at times, about getting ready to get down and dirty with their partner. Furthermore, they express that it is their love and that they should not care about how other people view their relationship.
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Stirring Up Controversy
As most music fans and people around the world know, Chris Brown has a troubling past that still comes up. For example, he was supposed to perform at the AMA last year during the Michael Jackson Tribute. But, it can be assumed that it was due to the situation surrounding Rihanna. Couple that with Jackson’s situation he was involved with, and it most likely was not the best choice for the producers to have that happen. Twitter users were certainly not afraid to sound off on Ciara making music with Brown again saying, “Ewww, why is Ciara platforming Chr*s Br*wn knowing he’s an abuser?”
What are your overall thoughts on the song? Do you think that Ciara should not work with Chris Brown based on other fans’ reactions? Make sure to tell us what you think in the comments section below. As always, stay tuned into HNHH for all the news around music and new songs.
Quotable Lyrics:
He say that I blow his mind every time I’m activated
You just tryna catch a vibe, CiCi got you fascinated (Breezy)
Jump up in a brand new ride, BM-dub, we ridin’, baby (Yeah)
I ain’t gonna tell you lies
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Jordan Ward & 6LACK Shine On A Tender & Nostalgic New Single, “MUSTARD”
Jordan Ward is one of the most exciting voices coming up across any genre, although to call him on the come-up sounds unfitting. After all, following cosigns from the likes of Tyler, The Creator and this new collab single with 6LACK, the 28-year-old is quickly establishing himself as a bright voice with star potential. Moreover, this new track “MUSTARD” highlights Ward’s penchant for sincere and subtle songwriting filled with detail on closer inspection. It’s an acoustic guitar-led cut with dry but warm percussion that’s a perfect soundtrack for a day around the park. Lyrically, though, it centers around rebirth and change, making for a sweetly melancholy song with a lot of emotive weight behind it.
What’s more is that the vocal embellishments throughout, like background vocals and ad-libs, add a lot of atmosphere to “MUSTARD.” Jordan Ward sings with a slightly pitched-up voice that fits its reflections on the past quite well, while 6LACK keeps his signature soulful drawl. However, even though the track might sound simple at first, a few elements reveal the fleshed-out structure beneath. For example, wavy and low-toned synthesizers close the track out, and more effect-heavy guitar chords accentuate the chorus. Overall, it’s all held together by a sticky and distinct vocal melody for the chorus that makes for one of the catchiest and most tender ones you’ll hear all week.
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Jordan Ward’s “MUSTARD” With 6LACK: Stream
Meanwhile, both artists are celebrating very successful albums this year, and will actually embark on a tour together later this year. Ward dropped FORWARD, whereas the Atlanta star released Since I Have A Lover. All we can hope for following this single’s release is that they both bring us even more heat soon. If you haven’t heard “MUSTARD” yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service and peep some standout lines below. Also, stay logged into HNHH for the latest on Jordan Ward and 6LACK and for more great music releases each week.
Quotable Lyrics
Fall to the ground, it’s a rebirth, phoenix, I mean it
It was offset, now the scene is the greenest
Fruits of my labor just needed some sun
Grounded myself but I wanted to run
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Kali Uchis Taps JT And El Alfa For Latin-Flavored Banger “Muñekita”
Earlier this year Kali Uchis promised fans not just one, but two new albums this year. She also communicated to fans that one project would be entirely in English and the other entirely in Spanish. So far she seems to be living up to all of those promises. Back in March, she dropped Red Moon In Venus an English language embrace of Kali’s R&B stylings. It has a similar sonic palette to her critically acclaimed breakout project Isolation from 2018. Red Moon has features from Omar Apollo, Summer Walker, and Don Toliver and the album became Kali’s highest-charting project to date when it debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200.
Now Kali Uchis appears to be on her way to releasing a second album and just as she promised, it will be in Spanish. Details on the album aren’t available yet, but its lead single is officially out. The track is called “Muñekita” and features a pair of guests who make impressive contributions. JT of rap duo City Girls and dembow superstar El Alfa join Kali on the track. Together the trio create a tropical Latin trap banger that fans have already heaved praise onto. The song marks Kali’s first new Spanish language song since her 2020 album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞. You can listen to Kali’s new single below.
Kali Uchis Returns To Spanish Songs
In the press release dropped alongside the song Kali elaborated on how she chooses collaborators. “I love bringing artists together that you’d least expect. El Alfa is a Latino legend and JT is someone I’ve admired forever. Both of them are known for their summer hits and high energy, so I’m incredibly excited to bring them together for a fun, sexy song like this.”
What do you think of the new Kali Uchis, JT, and El Alfa track “Muñekita?” Let us know in the comment section below.
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Quotable Lyrics:
It bring out the demons, baby, not today (Ah-ah)
So when a bunch of thirsty hoes come to try me
All I do is laugh and push ’em out the way
Hehe, broke b*tch
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Halle Shares Solo SIngle, “Angel”
The other Bailey sibling now goes solo.
Wiz Khalifa Needs A Confidence Boost On “Hype Me Up”: Stream
Wiz Khalifa is a man with plenty of confidence – there’s no denying that. Still, on today’s New Music Friday (August 4) release, the “Taylor Gang” hitmaker made it clear that even he needs to hear words of affirmation from time to time. On “Hype Me Up,” Khalifa rhymes about how others validating his awesomeness makes it easier to recognize in himself over production by TM88, E. Dan, C$D Sid, and WizzleGotBeats.
“I ain’t got a gun but their hands to the ceilin’ / I ain’t palm readin’ but I got ’em in their feelings, yeah,” the 35-year-old spits on his first verse. “Ain’t Vanilla Ice but I’m iced out, chillin’ / Was the good guy ’til they made me the villain,” he continues, reflecting on the public’s perception of him.
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Wiz Khalifa Follows Ty Dolla Sign Collab with “Hype Me Up”
2023 has been an impressive run for the father of one so far. Singles like “You” featuring Ty Dolla Sign and “Talk About It” with Big Jump remain in rotation. He also worked on and “Slangn KK” in tandem with Hardo preceding “Hype Me Up.” Prior to those, we heard Khalifa show out on “House of Blues” with Smoke DZA, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y, and others, as well as on “I Want a Ferrari” with the legendary Riff Raff.
As for albums, he delivered the 23-track Star Power in late February. WK later returned to give us See Ya in mid-June, with guest appearances from Chevy Woods and Young Deji. Check out Wiz Khalifa’s latest single, “Hype Me Up,” above, and if you’re feeling the track, add it to your Spotify/Apple Music. Which of the West Coast rhymer’s recent releases is your favourite? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
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Quotable Lyrics:
I ain’t got a gun but their hands to the ceilin’
I ain’t palm readin’ but I got ’em in their feelings, yeah
Ain’t Vanilla Ice but I’m iced out, chillin’
Was the good guy ’til they made me the villain
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Cordae Is Confused On “Make Up Your Mind”
Cordae has been on a tear as of late with his recent singles. “Doomsday,” a song to appear on Lyrical Lemonade’s debut album, saw him and the late great, Juice WRLD, trade bars over Eminem’s “Role Model.” He also teamed up with the jack-of-all-trades, Anderson .Paak on “Two Tens.” The J. Cole-produced track contains catchy flows and a smooth and simple head-bobbing-beat. So, it is only right for Cordae to keep up the moment and release more heat for the fans.
However, this new song “Make Up Your Mind,” goes in an unexpected direction. Cordae is known for bodying boom-bap and trap beats, but this groove wants to get you funky on the dance floor. It’s definitely a change of pace for someone who always brings bars and hard-hitting verses. Any time an artist goes 180 degrees with their sound it can leave fans divided, but this song has a undeniable vibe.
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’80s Disco Fun
This new cut from Cordae has him making clever comparisons, while simultaneously poking fun at why some girls can never make up their minds. It has an earworm of a pre-chorus: “I said, she love me (Love me) She love me not
But she don’t got not damn clue about what she wants.” The “Love Me” background vocals are shouted out in a way, referencing ’80s disco and it gives tons of personality to the track. In the quotable lyrics, he makes a fun reference to his significant other, Naomi Osaka, who’s parents are Haitian and Japanese, even though the line mentions that her mom is Korean.
It’s a different style for Cordae and his fanbase so we want to know, how are you feeling about this track? Do you want to see him tackle different genres? Tell us all of your thoughts and opinions down in the comments section. Stay tuned into HNHH for all the newest and hottest songs every weekend.
Quotable Lyrics:
Daddy full Black but her momma Korean
She know I’m gettin’ money from the cars that I be in
Young rich n**** but the shoes European
Took her to the crib, call that s**t sight seein’
Need one woman but I want like ten
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Usher Teams Up With 21 Savage & Summer Walker For New Single “Good Good”
Usher is a legend in the r&b world at this point. Although he experienced the vast majority of his success in the 2000s, he is still making headlines. For instance, he recently led to the downfall of Keke Palmer’s relationship. Moreover, he has been serenading a whole host of other famous women at his shows. However, those moments haven’t gone as viral as they used. This is mostly because people know that if they give in to his musical advances, they will be put on blast.
That said, with Usher in the news right now, it’s probably a good time for him to release a new song. As it turns out, the artist agreed with that statement. This week, he revealed that he would be dropping a new song alongside the likes of both Summer Walker and 21 Savage. The track is called “Good Good,” and today, it made its way to YouTube and various streaming services. Fans were excited to dive in, and this song does not disappoint.
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Usher x Summer x 21
Throughout the track, we get some production that combines the stylings of contemporary r&b with the sound of the 2000s. This makes for an updated take on Usher’s style that doesn’t feel out of place. As for the featured guests on the track, they certainly make an impression. Summer Walker sounds great as always, all while 21 Savage continues his solid feature run. Overall, this is a great summer track that fans are going to be adding to their playlists in no time.
Be sure to give us your thoughts on this new Usher song, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed of the biggest releases from all of the biggest artists in the game.
Quotable Lyrics:
I hate that we didn’t make it to forever
Probably ain’t gettin’ back together
But that don’t mean that I can’t wish you better
We ain’t good good, but we still good
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