Cardi B has finally begun rolling out her sophomore album this year and her fans have been digging the lead singles. Both “Like What (Freestyle)” and “Enough (Miami)” have conveyed uber levels of confidence with convincing flows and banging beats. However, sometimes it is good to fake it until you make it. That seems to be the energy that the Bronx native is giving off based on a recent tweet. According to HipHopDX, Cardi B expressed how truly nervous she is to drop this album, even with some incredible support from Missy Elliott. This all began after the legend replied to a X user saying that Cardi needs to stick to what she knows fans will like.
Missy essentially said “f*** that” and to shoot for the stars. “Absolutely yes it’s the time to experiment take it from someone who experimented and many others which allowed them to NOT be BOXED in to one sound and style… I can name tons who each of their albums sounded nothing like the one before” That is when Cardi came in and revealed how she is handling all of this.
Yeup!!! I’m a little nervous… but I don’t care! I’m liking doing things that my ears want to listen to and reflecting the moods I been in. It feels good https://t.co/biXOySSnac
“Yeup!!! I’m a little nervous… but I don’t care! I’m liking doing things that my ears want to listen to and reflecting the moods I been in. It feels good,” she said. Missy has been nothing short of incredible to Cardi throughout these last few months especially. She showed tons of love to Cardi’s “Like What” track, which sampled Missy’s “She’s A B****.”
What are your thoughts on Cardi B admitting she is nervous for her new album despite Missy Elliott being in her corner? Do you think her next project will be a success, why or why not? Could this mean we have a collaboration coming from them on this LP? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Cardi B and Missy Elliott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.
Joyner Lucas has been trying to perfect his sophomore album, Not Now, I’m Busy, for quite some time now. The Massachusetts rapper detailed his creative process in a lengthy Instagram post. The tape has gone through tons of reworks, especially the tracklist. In his message to the fans, he made sure to acknowledge that he has been mindful of their feedback. Today, the LP will see what its fate will be in the coming weeks.
Even though “Seventeen,” which is a tribute to Mac Miller’s classic track “Donald Trump,” did not receive the most glowing reviews, it still made it. But, Joyner Lucas did scrap a ton of previous promotional singles such as “Blackout” and “Devil’s Work 2.” He did impress us with “Sticks & Stones” and “Best For Me.” Each one boasted impressive guest performances from Conway the Machine and Jelly Roll, respectively.
However, the high-profile names are scattered throughout the tracklist. Joyner was able to nab posthumous material from DMX, NBA YoungBoy shows up for “Cut U Off,” and Logic and Twista create a lyrical threesome. So far, Lucas’ IG followers are digging the album so far and hopefully that praise continues. Go run up Lucas’s new album now.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, Not Now, I’m Busy, by SiR? Is this his best project to date, why or why not? What songs are you gravitating toward and why? Who had the best guest performance on the record? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Joyner Lucas. Finally, stay with us for everything the most informative project posts throughout the week.
On this date at the top of the 21st century, legendary Yonkers trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) released their sophomore full-length LP appropriately titled We Are The Streets on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope imprint.
Produced primarily by Double R in-house producer Swizz Beatz, We Are The Streets saw substantially more commercial success than its predecessor Money, Power And Respect, which solidified The L.O.X.’s hardcore Hip Hop fanbase. This sophomore album secured The l.O.X.’s tenure in the game despite their fallout with Sean “Diddy” Combs and Bad Boy Records not long after. The album was propelled by hit singles, but ironically the production of two of the three main singles was outsourced; ‘Ryde Or Die Bitch”, which was produced by Timbaland, and “Recognize”, which was produced by DJ Premier.
The album saw a short tenure on the Billboard charts, reaching Number 5 on Billboard 200 and Number 2 on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Salute to Jada, Sheek Styles, Swizz, Eve, Dee, Waah, and the entire Ruff Ryder camp for this crucial piece of Hip Hop history!
If you are looking to discover some new rappers to add to your daily rotation but do not know where to start, head over to the city of Memphis. Right now, it is one of the key hotspots for new names and legends. However, the “old heads” are beginning to pass the torch in a way. But, these young bucks are not ignoring the greats that have paved the way for them. One of those artists is YTB Fatt.
He got his start in the industry this year in fact. His first song on streaming debuted on March 10. “Shot Off Gumbo” featured the likes of a city veteran, Moneybagg Yo, and Fat Wizza. Since then, Fatt has not looked back one bit, dropping single after single, as well as his first tape, Who Is Fatt.
After that single that we mentioned, Fatt also signed with Yo’s label, Bread Gang Ent. With all of this momentum, what better way to keep it up than with another project? That is exactly what he did by dropping Foxes Only. This one has some impressive features such as Lil Yachty, BabyDrill, and fellow Memphis resident, GloRilla. Fatt possesses that smoky and raspy delivery that some of the artists from this city rep. What we can tell you about him is that he loves using heavy piano keys in his beats. So if you like tracks like that with a lot of rowdiness, than you might want to check it out.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new album, Foxes Only, by YTB Fatt? Is this record better than Who Is Fatt, why or why not? Which songs are you gravitating toward the most so far? Can you see him emerging from the Memphis scene as a top-five talent? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around YTB Fatt. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best album drops throughout the week.
Morden, South London singer and songwriter Sampha is an extremely elusive artist. However, fans are always willing to wait however long it needs to be to get new music from him. In this case, six years have gone by since the release of his debut tape, Process. That album won the coveted Mercury Prize, which is the award for the best album to come from the UK or Ireland. He might be in contention for that honor yet again with his sophomore album, Lahai. What set that record apart from the rest was its ability to tell emotional stories of isolation.
Lahai is sort of a follow-up in a way to these previous feelings. According to Sampha’s Apple Music interview, he shows that he is beginning to recover from all of the loss and anxieties he was dealing with. Hence the previous album was titled the way it was. He says, “I don’t necessarily live by what I’m saying but there’s times where I recognize that I need to reconnect to family and friends—times where I can really lose connection by being too busy with my own things.”
In addition to this, Sampha shared some meaning behind the record on his Instagram a little bit ago. This was on his announcement post for Lahai. “My grandfather’s name My middle name My next musical chapter My next album.” He continued, “Fever Dreams. Continuums. Dancing. Generations. Syncopation. Bridges. Grief. Motherlands. Love. Spirit. Fear. Flesh. Flight.” You can experience all of this and more with the links above.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new album from Sampha, Lahai? Is this project better than his debut LP, Process? What are your top five tracks right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Sampha, as well as all of the hottest album drops.
Offset has been on quite the run with the rollout of his sophomore solo album, SET IT OFF. In 2022, he delivered a number of stand-out features before unleashing singles like “CODE” and “54321.” However, the singles he released throughout the last few months have strongly indicated that he’s ready to be back in the spotlight.
The album’s lead single “JEALOUSY” features his rap star wife, Cardi B showcasing their chemistry and their creative range, taking inspiration from Baby Boy for the official music video, along with a cameo from Taraji P. Henson. Then, he unveiled “FAN,” an homage to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. SET IT OFF marks Offset’s first solo album since Father Of 4 in 2019, and much has happened in his life since. The tragic death of Takeoff undoubtedly took a toll on Offset. Unfortunately, the late Migos member doesn’t have a feature on the project. Still, at 21 tracks, it seems Offset had a lot to share and his fans were eager to hear it all.
Offset’s SET IT OFF album banks off of his versatility, offering various moods and unique vocal techniques. For the most part, his attempts to stretch his vocal capabilities outside of his comfort zone are successful. However, it’s clear that he’s daring to try something different with each try.
The biggest strength of the project is that it offers variety without actually compromising Offset’s signature style. Even with the production, the use of easily recognizable samples is tasteful. There’s a solid mix of records that jump from Offset’s inevitable flexing to more intimate and emotional joints. The latter, while minimal, are still some of the strongest moments on the album.
Offset’s ad-libs and flow have been his greatest strength since Migos blew up. On SET IT OFF, he expands beyond these signature techniques, although the results vary. On “HOP OUT THE VAN,” his high-pitch delivery contrasts the deep looped vocal sample and together, it sounds uncharacteristically odd. With verses that don’t offer anything noteworthy, this one could have been left off.
Meanwhile, on “I’M ON” and “DISSOLVE” his auto-tuned croons pair well with the atmospheric melodies as he dives into some emotional vulnerabilities. He trades in these vulnerabilities for intimacies on “PRINCESS CUT” which features Chlöe. She slightly modifies the hook of the song to sing from her perspective which creatively reinforces the intimate atmosphere it has.
Naturally, Offset’s album has some bangers that highlight his inimitable ad-libbed flows. However, it’s the production that allows him to find these pockets that truly stand out. “BIG DAWG” and “SKYAMI” share space-like melodies that showcase Offset’s delivery well. The latter features fellow Atlanta rapper Mango Foo. “DOPE BOY” which features Young Nudy, continues this formula alongside an infectious hook.
The Metro Boomin-produced “NIGHT VISION” rides the border between hype and low-key through its dreamy soundscape. Throughout these offerings, Offset fleshes out a universe with each song, switching his energy and pairing them with their respective instrumentals.
Perhaps, the most anticipated aspect of this project surrounds Offset’s state of mind. Between issues surrounding his marriage, welcoming his fifth child, and the death of Takeoff, Offset promised to provide insight into his personal life on SET IT OFF. On the album intro, “On The River,” he declares, “I’m telling the truth, I became the one when I got out the group,” with equal parts pride and honesty. It’s a grand statement to make, especially when many felt he was at fault during the Migos break-up.
On “SAY MY GRACE” with Travis Scott he wonders: “Why I lose my brother to bullets? / Why I lose my grandma to cancer? / Why mе, God? I need answers.” It all comes together during the penultimate track “UPSIDE DOWN.” Offset gives a glimpse of his mental state over some minimal production and background vocals that enhance his lyrics. A contrast to the rest of the project, “UPSIDE DOWN” largely feels like a stream-of-consciousness. It’s a necessary moment on the project that leads to the closer, “HEALTHY,” where Offset balances his vulnerabilities and his braggadocio tendencies expertly.
The Breakfast Club has been on the air for a long time, and over the years, we’ve seen some of the hosts and their celebrity guests come to blows while listeners tune in. Natalie Nunn recently put Charlamagne Tha God on blast for reasons unbeknownst to him, and Chloe Bailey didn’t hold back this spring when she called DJ Envy out for not listening to her In Pieces album before their interview. The Charleston-born media personality found himself nearly feuding with their latest visitor, Cardi B, this week, though the rap diva managed to keep her cool as Charlamagne pressed her about her sophomore LP.
“I’m back outside,” the New York native happily sang during her appearance on TBC. “You’ve got an album dropping next year?” Tha God asked Bardi. “Yes,” she confirmed. “What quarter?” he inquired, earning a laugh from others in the room. “I’m really looking for first quarter,” she admitted. “How you gonna narrow it down? How many records you think you got?” the journalist’s questions continued to roll out. “I wanna narrow it down to at least like 18,” Cardi reflected.
The skepticism in Charlamagne’s voice is obvious as he asks the Hustlers actress, “Are you there? Are you close?” Rather than letting her signature attitude shine through, Cardi kept her energy sweet and soft before Jess Hilarious spoke up to check her friend. “Shut up,” she told the podcaster.
“You don’t have to drop the second album, though,” Tha God insisted. “You don’t have to put out an album,” he told the “WAP” artist in the studio today. “But I have it!” she insisted. “I believe she got a bunch of songs,” the 45-year-old speculated, though he doesn’t seem sold that Cardi will be able to combine her work into a full project.
Cardi B had plenty to discuss with Jess Hilarious and her co-hosts on The Breakfast Club this week. Besides spilling some tea on her sophomore LP, she also discussed her recent microphone-throwing incident, her “Bongos” collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, and being a wife to Offset and mother to their two children. Check it all out in the video above, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
On her debut album, Trendsetter, Coi Leray shocked fans with the selection of major artists who appeared on her tracklist. Among them were Nicki Minaj (“Blick Blick”), Lil Durk (“No More Parties [Remix]”), and H.E.R. (“Overthinking”). The project’s first-week sales were relatively low, but regardless, many industry icons were just to publicly congratulate the Massachusetts native on a job well done. In the time since then, Leray has been refining her image while teasing us with a handful of singles throughout 2023. After dropping “Players,” “Bops,” and “My Body,” she finally felt ready to announce the release date of her sophomore album, COI, earlier this month.
Along with the topless cover art, the 26-year-old teased yet another title last week, “Make My Day.” It samples “Pump Up The Jam,” which has been earning her some backlash on social media as critics suggest Leray relies too heavily on sampling throwback hits to ensure virality. She was quick to clap back at them on Twitter and has since continued to move forward with her album rollout, sharing the final tracklist for COI on Monday (May 22).
The to-be-released in June effort comes with 15 songs, beginning with “Bitch Girl” and closing out with “Come And Go.” While there’s definitely some intrigue generated by Leray’s announcement post, for the most part, many seem surprised by the artists she’s opted to work with this time around. “Wtf are these features omg ,” one person reacted to the list, which includes names like James Brown, Saucy Santana, Lola Brooke, and David Guetta.
“Y’all smoking if you think this not a crazy line-up ,” someone else chimed in, remaining optimistic about Leray’s sophomore album. Which feature on COI are you most excited to hear? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.
With her debut album, Trendsetter, Coi Leray made a solid impression last year. Across 20 tracks, she connected with the likes of Nicki Minaj, NAV, G Herbo, and Lil Durk, among many more, while also showing range throughout solo efforts such as “Heartbreak Kid” and “Lonely Fans.” After its first week out, the Boston baddie’s numbers came in at 11.5K album equivalent units sold, which is far lower than some anticipated considering the superstar collaborators she had the pleasure of working with.
Regardless, Leray has soldiered on, continuing to share exciting new singles and serve up scantily clad-looks in the months since. After teasing fans with a trio of titles so far this year – “Players,”“My Body,” and “Bops,” – the 26-year-old has, more recently, been hinting at the impending arrival of her sophomore project. She shared a pantsless photo dump on Instagram earlier this week while providing fans with an album update, and today (May 19), the fashionista confirmed exactly when it will arrive.
Much like her debut, what appears to be the cover art shows Leray posing in a promiscuous position, hiding her bare chest with a massive chain and her hand. The few pieces of clothing she is wearing are all bright blue in colour, and her shiny black hair is styled in a blunt bob. “Introducing ‘COI,’ my second album. Dropping June 23,” the “Anxiety” artist confirmed in her caption, causing plenty of excitement to begin buzzing among fans.
Along with the big news, she also gave the world an early preview of what she says is “one of [her] favourite songs” from the upcoming project. As Billboard notes, it’s sure to be an internet hit, as it samples 1989’s “Pump up the Jam” by Technotronic, following her recent trend of paying tribute to old classics.
Tap into the preview of Coi Leray’s “Make My Day” track below. Are you excited to stream the album when it drops on June 23? Let us know in the comments, and check back in with HNHH later this weekend for more music/pop culture news updates.
Noname has shifted her focus to activism in recent years, putting her admired rap career on the back burner. She has fought for causes such as Black Lives Matter and women’s rights at every turn, even if it meant public feuds with hip-hop greats. In 2021, the focus moved further from her rhymes when she and Talib Kweli exchanged words after publicly defending women he’d been accused of harassing. That same year, she and J. Cole had a beef over her calling out rappers for not speaking out about police brutality. Now, it appears that Noname has been back in the studio and is ready to release her latest work to the world.
On Sunday, Noname shared a post to her Instagram account, confirming that an album was en route. “My new album is called ‘Sundial.’ It will be released in July 2023,” she announced before thanking her fans “for everything.” Her followers swarmed her comment section, celebrating the news that is years in the making. One wrote, “Go ahead and release a single so we know it’s real.” His calling for confirmation was written with good reason. Noname has previously left her listeners starved, abruptly stalling projects in the past.
After the J. Cole and Talib Kweli debacle, Noname chose to cancel her highly anticipated album, “Factory Baby.” The LP was slated to be a follow-up to her 2018 debut, “Room 25.” She canceled “Factory Baby” in December 2021, pointing to several reasons. Noname explained that she couldn’t find quality producers that aligned with her sound. Furthermore, she confessed that she was trying to rekindle “the spark” that helped launch her career to no avail. At the time, she sparked retirement rumors, telling fans she may step away from music for good. “I don’t want to keep lying and saying there’s an album on the way when there’s not,” she stated.
Luckily, it appears that Noname has rediscovered some inspiration. She’s likely connected with the right producers, though details on who she collaborated with are unknown. However, fans are skeptical, and careful not to be let down yet again. With July just three months away, it won’t be long before fans find out if Noname is serious or if she’ll pull another disappearing act.
” That is when Cardi came in and revealed how she is handling all of this. 
