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Quavo & Takeoff Drop Their Latest Single “Nothing Changed”

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We’re less than a week away from the release of Quavo and Takeoff’s upcoming album, Only Built For Infinity Links. The new project will be their first as a duo, sans Offset. However, Quavo and Takeoff haven’t sounded as revitalized in the past five years as they have on the slew of singles they released since May’s “Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew).”

Today, the duo slid through with their fourth and presumably final single before the album drops in its entirety. “Never Changed” boasts production from Murda Beatz, Keanu Beats, and Fabio Aguilar, who create a spacey soundscape for Quavo and Takeoff. The two artists come through with honeyed melodies, paired with ostentatious bars that reflect their wealth and loyalty.

Only Built For Infinity Links will boast features from Birdman, Gucci Mane, Summer Walker, Young Thug, Gunna, and more.

Check out their new song below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
No letterman, I been a veteran
N***a do anything for a name
When you start getting them ‘lil chains, watch how your partners and everything change
And when you step foot in that field, make sure you’re strapped and make sure you got aim

Freddie Gibbs & Pusha T Pen A Cocaine Novella On “Gold Rings”

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The wait is finally over. Freddie Gibbs came through with a potential AOTY contender this morning. Following weeks of anticipation with singles like “Too Much” and “Dark Hearted,” the Gary, IN native came through with $oul $old $eparately in its entirety. The new album from Kane boasts 15 songs with a few familiar faces including Pusha T.

Sevn Thomas, Sean Momberger, and Jahaan Sweet bring opulent harp strings for Freddie Gibbs and Pusha T’s latest collab, “Gold Rings.” As you’d expect, “Gold Rings” is a lyrically potent banger that finds the two heavyweight MCs trading cocaine tales. Gibbs kicks off the record, detailing love and heartbreak through the POV of the coke trade before Pusha T leaps into his verse that he describes as his “cocaine novella.”

The two rappers certainly don’t disappoint in their latest collaboration. They previously connected on Bandana highlight, “Palmolive” alongside Killer Mike. That one song sparked demand for a joint project between Gibbs and Push. Neither have shut the door on the possibilities but it seems more likely that we get the long-awaited Pusha T x Madlib album before a joint project with Freddie Gibbs.

Press play on “Gold Rings” below.

Quotable Lyrics
I’m the street dream, Nas with the cummerbund
Jury Supreme Team, anchors is done and hung
The dope floats on a boat, now come give the drummer some
They going for thirty-three, I just let the numbers run
The king of the kilo, I don’t believe none of ’em except Gibbs

Smino & J. Cole’s Highly-Anticipated Collab “90 Proof” Lives Up To The Hype

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We’re officially approaching the 4-year mark since the release of Smino’s excellent project, NOIR. Though he hasn’t left fans empty-handed. The St. Louis rapper came out out a handful of singles since then, along with a few collabs with artists like Yebba, J.I.D., and more. However, he’s remained lowkey as fans anticipate one song in particular.

Following the debut of his new song on St. Louis’s Hot 104.1 a few weeks ago, Smino’s finally unveiled his latest collab with J. Cole, “90 Proof.” Smino’s elastic vocals stretch over the bluesy production from Monte Booker and Groove. J. Cole delivers yet another stand-out verse in his 2022 run, flexing double-time flows with a melodic approach akin to Smino’s.

“90 Proof” serves as the first single off of Smino’s forthcoming album, Luv 4 Rent.

Smino and J. Cole are no strangers to each other. The former lent his talent to Revenge Of The Dreamers III on “1993” and “Sacrifices,” both of which feature J. Cole.

Earlier this year, Dreamville released D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape with DJ Drama. Additionally, Cole appeared on Bia’s “LONDON,” Benny The Butcher’s “Johnny P’s Caddy,” and more.

Check out Smino’s “90 Proof” below.

Quotable Lyrics
I don’t really do the cameras, I be low in Los Angeles
You n***as ain’t never gon’ see me, I might as well be in Canada
You n***as ain’t ever gon’ be me, it’s best to stay in your parameters
You know they gon’ G-O-A-T me, I spell it out for you like Fabolous

Kid Cudi & 2 Chainz “Can’t Believe It” On New “Entergalactic” Track: Listen

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Ohio-born entertainer Scott Mescudi returned with his follow-up to 2020’s Man On The Moon III: The Chosen this New Music Friday, boasting collaborations from names like Ty Dolla $ign, Don Toliver, Steve Aoki, and 2 Chainz.

Tity Boi assisted on Entergalactic‘s eighth track, “Can’t Believe It,” which follows the arrival of singles like “Do What I Want” and “Willing To Trust” featuring Ty Dolla.

“I been coastin’ since a Motorola (Hello) / Chicken told her I sell more than El Pollo Loco,” the Southern-born recording artist rhymes on his verse. “Emotions up and down like a rollercoaster / I put her sexy ass on the pole, like wanted posters, yeah.”

The new album accompanies Cudi’s animated Entergalactic movie, which he created alongside Kenya Barris. The film stars the rapper himself, as well as friends like Laura Harrier, Timothée Chalamet, Vanessa Hudgens, and 070 Shake.

Stream “Can’t Believe It” below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music news updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

I been coastin’ since a Motorola (Hello)
Chicken told her I sell more than El Pollo Loco
Emotions up and down like a rollercoaster
I put her sexy ass on the pole, like wanted posters, yeah

Tory Lanez Returns With “Sorry 4 What”

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One thing is for sure: regardless of any controversies, Tory Lanez is going to drop a record and command attention. His name is often entangled in less than favorable news and most recently, he was reportedly booted from a tour due to an altercation with August Alsina. As he dodges another viral meltdown, Lanez emerges this New Music Friday (September 30) with a new project titled Sorry 4 What.

“This album is a f*ckin’ piece of work, n*gga,” Lanez said in a recently-shared video. “It’s a real body of work. I’m not—I don’t like givin’ you long albums, I’m not a long album person. I used to be back in the day and I stopped, but this time, I really want you to feel satisfied.”

Sorry 4 What lands at 20 tracks and follows Lanez’s previous release, Alone At Prom. In this Hip Hop-R&B project, the singer-rapper added only two features which include A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Yoko Gold.

Stream Tory Lanez’s Sorry 4 What and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

  1. Sorry 4 What? // LV BELT
  2. Bad Bitches Wrk @ Taboo
  3. Where 2 Start
  4. Sex Songs
  5. Hennessy Memories
  6. Not Tricking // Black Keys
  7. Y.D.S // Iggy DelDia
  8. This Ain’t Working
  9. Hurting Me
  10. Why Did I
  11. No More Parties in LA
  12. Anymore //F**k Boy Intentions
  13. Red Casamigos
  14. Understand
  15. Casa-Freak-Hoes
  16. Role Call (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie)
  17. Rare L
  18. Albany Bahamas
  19. Collection (feat. Yoko Gold)
  20. The Vent

Roddy Ricch Arrives With “Stop Breathing” Single

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Los Angeles hitmaker Roddy Ricch may be a more withdrawn figure in the industry, but when he appears, Hip Hop pays attention. In 2019, Ricch’s Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial peaked at the No. 1 position on the Billboard charts, and his 2021 sophomore follow-up, Live Life Fast, climbed its way to No. 4.

As usual, fans have been clamoring for more from the “High Fashion” hitmaker and it’s said he’s close to sharing the latest installment of his mixtape series. Feed Tha Streets III is rumored to arrive before the year’s end and in a post shared earlier this month, Roddy let the world know the project was on the way.

As we edge into the rapper’s rollout season, he brings us “Stop Breathing,” his latest single that will assumingly find a home on Feed Tha Streets III. He’s teased this track on Instagram, so fans are already belting out the snippets that emerged online.

Stream Roddy Ricch’s “Stop Breathing” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Carti please, four G’s make them stop breathin’
Mustard just sent the new Ferrari, I might just cop me one
They can’t be rich they just tryna make a carbon copy of ‘em
Countin’ up this new money, every single day I’m home

Akbar V. Drops Cardi B Diss “Bothered”

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Akbar V. is not letting up on Cardi B. Days after their Twitter war, the Atlanta rapper still has some things to get off her chest. Earlier this week, she shared a snippet of an alleged diss track about the Bronx rapper, stating “It be the ones that don’t know what’s going on that have so much to say. I can really end b**** with like two lines. New music getting ready to drop.”

The track, which spans one-minute and 46 seconds, entitled “Bothered,” comes just days after the two femcees traded insults on social media; dragging each other about everything from record sales to motherhood. As Cardi continues to celebrate the success of her chart topping collaboration “Tomorrow 2” with GloRilla, Akbar unleashes her wrath on the Grammy nominated star, rapping, “She still ugly.”

Last month, the 33-year old rapper joined Nicki Minaj on her controversial track “Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix).” Since the success of the record, Akbar has been finding her footing in hip hop game, by any means necessary. Share your thoughts on the new track below. 

Quotable Lyrics

I’m pretty in real life, this face don’t need no fillers
Keep it a band, keep it a buck, b**** you don’t really know no hitters
Why you bothered? Why you bothered?
Calling my phone b****, how you get my number?