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“Barbie” Soundtrack Could Sell 110k In Its First Week

July 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Everyone is talking about the new Barbie movie since it came out last weekend. The film has been seen by a massive number of people breaking a number of box office records along the way. The franchise isn’t done with impressive sales numbers either. Earlier this week a report came out that one song in particular saw a massive boost in streams once the movie was released. That track was Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s “Barbie World.” The song features a sample of the Aqua Eurodance classic “Barbie Girl.” The song had an impressive debut at number 7 and has stuck around in the Hot 100 ever since. In the newest released charts, it shot back up to number 29. Other singles from the soundtrack like Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” and Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” are also in the top 40 of the chart this week.

Unsurprisingly, that means the soundtrack is expected to perform quite well in its first week. The considerable star power of the soundtrack alone is impressive. On top of already mentioned artists, it also features Lizzo, Khalid, The Kid LAROI, Karol G, Sam Smith, and more. With every song on the soundtrack already well over a million streams it’s no surprise that the project is heading for a big debut. Even then, the projected 110k the album could end up doing is high. Its closest competitor this year in terms of soundtrack is Metro Boomin’s feature-packed Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack. Despite all of its firepower that album only did 66k in its first week. With 110k units the Barbie soundtrack is expected to debut at number 2 on the Billboard 200 behind K-Pop group New Jeans.

Barbie Soundtrack Set For Big Numbers

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Reviews for the Barbie movie have been glowing. Early screenings saw critics calling for Oscar nominations all around. Subsequently, fans have agreed as the film soars up aggregate review sites like Rotten Tomatoes.

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Nicki Minaj’s “Barbie” Premiere Attendance Was A “Full Circle” Moment, Queen Of Rap Says

July 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj had to attend the Barbie premiere without her soundtrack collaborator, Ice Spice. Still, the 40-year-old still held it down while promoting their “Barbie World” song. While the latter is in Europe performing at various festivals (and ignoring aggressively thirsty munches begging her to sit on their face), Minaj got to wear a stunning Alaia gown with a platinum blonde wig that fell nearly to the floor. It’s one of the first major public appearances she’s made this year. The Trinidadian definitely didn’t come to play with her style or glam for the evening.

Between taking photos with other stars and by herself, Minaj spoke with the press about her work on the soundtrack. She also shared her feelings about attending the premiere. “I’m so excited to be here for this entire moment, I’m glad that they thought of me. I’m excited just how everybody else is excited to see this movie,” the mother of one gushed to Entertainment Tonight. “I know I’ve been saying Barbie my whole career and so this a very full circle moment for me.”

Nicki Minaj’s Barbie Premiere Appearance Takes Her Full Circle

The entirety of the Barbie soundtrack won’t hit DSPs until later this month, however, a full tracklist was revealed via @PopBase on Twitter this afternoon. Among the expected titles we’ll be hearing are “Pink” by Lizzo, “What Was I Made For?” from Billie Eilish, “Hey Blondie,” by Dominic Fike, and Khalid’s “Silver Platter.” Other artists lending their voices include Dua Lipa, Sam Smith, Charli XCX, and PinkPantheress.

Aside from chatting with the press on the red carpet, Nicki Minaj also found time to pose alongside leading actress and fellow “Barbie Girl,” Margot Robbie. The two looked more radiant than ever in their designer dresses, and couldn’t stop smiling and laughing as the cameras snapped away at them. See the Queen of Rap’s commemorative photo dump at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more celebrity news updates.

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Nicki Minaj Attends Star-Studded “Barbie” Premiere

July 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj walked the pink carpet at the world premiere of Barbie on Sunday night, alongside many other celebrities. In doing so, Minaj rocked a muted lavender dress featuring a wrap skirt. She previously teamed up with Ice Spice for a new take on the Aqua Song “Barbie Girl” for the film’s soundtrack.

“There were a couple of songs that I didn’t love. And then there was another song, well this ‘Barbie’ sample, I loved it. I just wanted it to have a dope drum,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “The one they sent me I loved, and I jumped on it right away. I’m so excited to be here and be part of this entire moment. I’ve been saying Barbie my whole career so it’s a very full-circle moment for me.”

Nicki Minaj On The Pink Carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Nicki Minaj attends the World Premiere of “Barbie” at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 09, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic)

The star of the film, Margot Robbie, recently spoke with Rolling Stone about the importance of bringing Minaj and Ice Spice in for the soundtrack. “I was like, ‘Greta [Gerwig], how are we going to incorporate this song? We can’t do a Barbie movie and not have a nod to Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl.’ It has to be in there,’” Robbie said. “And [Greta] was like, ‘Don’t worry, we’re going to find a cool way to incorporate it.’”

She continued: “When she was like, ‘Guess who’s going to do the remix of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl”? Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice.’ I was like, ‘Together? Are you joking?!’ I just knew immediately that all my girlfriends were going to lose their minds.”

Nicki Minaj Discusses The “Barbie” Soundtrack

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In addition to Margot Robbie, the cast for Barbie includes Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Simu Liu, Dua Lipa, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Will Ferrell, and more. The film will be hitting theaters nationwide on July 21, 2023.

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Margot Robbie Takes Credit For Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice’s Appearance On “Barbie” Soundtrack

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Little over a month ago, one of the biggest movies of 2023, The Little Mermaid, finally hit theatres, making Halle Bailey the talk of the town. As the buzz surrounding Disney’s latest live-action remake dies down, another actress is ready to step into the spotlight in her place – Margot Robbie. The blonde beauty will be bringing Barbie to life opposite Ryan Gosling as her Ken next month, and everyone’s inner child is eagerly anticipating what the two stars have in store with director Greta Gerwig.

Others cast in Barbie include Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Dua Lipa, Will Ferrell, and Simu Liu. From what we know so far, the pink-filled flick has the perfect recipe for success, including a star-studded soundtrack that’s been executive produced by Mark Ronson. The industry icon worked with names like Lizzo, Charli XCX, and Karol G to bring his vision to life, as well as Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice. The dynamic duo dropped their “Barbie World” joint effort ahead of the film’s premiere, and in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Robbie claims that she’s to thank for making the movie magic happen.

Margot Robbie Asked Barbie Director Greta Gerwig to Consider “Barbie World” for Her Movie’s Soundtrack

“I was like, ‘Together? Are you joking?!’ I just knew immediately that all my girlfriends were going to lose their minds,” The Wolf of Wall Street actress said of her reaction to Spice and Minaj’s second collab. “I was like, ‘Greta, how are we going to incorporate this song? We can’t do a Barbie movie and not have a nod to Aqua’s “Barbie Girl.” It has to be in there.’ And [Greta] was like, ‘Don’t worry, we’re going to find a cool way to incorporate it.’”

There are still a few more weeks to learn all the lyrics to “Barbie World” before Barbie hits theatres on July 21. We’ve been seeing more and more teasers from one of the most highly anticipated films of the year surfacing on social media, though plenty of surprises are still sure to come over the next few weeks. Read everything we know so far about the upcoming movie at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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The Weeknd Reveals Lil Baby Collab On “The Idol” Soundtrack

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

“The Idol” soundtrack might just be the best part about the HBO series, or at least that’s what people online suggest. Regardless of your thoughts on The Weeknd’s show, his latest announcement on what its original music will feature (or rather who) should get you even more amped. Moreover, Abel Tesfaye recently confirmed that he and Lil Baby will release their first official collaboration as part of “The Idol”‘s soundtrack. This follows other high-profile collabs with the likes of Playboi Carti, Madonna, JENNIE from BLACKPINK, and many more on the project. Still, you might be thinking, “Haven’t I heard these two together before?”

You would be right, as the two didn’t officially collab together on a track of their own. However, the Canadian superstar and the Atlanta trap leader both appeared on Kanye West’s track “Hurricane” from his 2021 album Donda. Not only was that a fan-favorite hit (that still doesn’t touch the original leak in this writer’s eyes), but a commercial smash as well. As such, expectations are high as to what the upcoming “False Idols” could be, and the potential for it to be the best song on the whole soundtrack for rap fans.

The Weeknd Teases Lil Baby Collab

In other “The Idol”-related news, The Weeknd recently broke down what he and the rest of the team intended with it. “We’re playing with genres with this show, we’re doing exactly what we wanted to do,” he remarked to Variety. “And none of this is a surprise. I’m excited for everyone to watch the rest of the show. It’s almost educational, that this is what comes with being incredibly famous. You’re surrounded by people who you’re not sure what their true intentions are, even if it seems like they’re good. You just never know.”

Meanwhile, the 33-year-old continues to respond to fan hate on Twitter concerning the show’s themes, writing, and acting. Unfortunately, a lot of that negative discussion has caused people to not be super invested in the quality tracks that have formed part of the soundtrack. Perhaps this new collab is what will bring it to the forefront of discussion. On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on The Weeknd and Lil Baby.

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The Weeknd Wants “One Of The Girls” With BLACKPINK’s Jennie & Lily-Rose Depp

June 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

No matter what you think of The Weeknd’s HBO series “The Idol,” the fact that we’re getting new music each week from Abel as a result can only be a good things. At least, that’s what one of his brand new tracks from Episode 4 proves. “One Of The Girls” features the show’s co-lead Lily-Rose Depp as well as JENNIE from South Korean superstar girl group BLACKPINK. In addition, like much of the soundtrack from “The Idol,” the track features Mike Dean handling additional production duties. Moreover, all of these elements meld together to make an ethereal, sensual, and slow-burning R&B banger.

First, on that final note of the instrumental, wailing and ’80s-inspired synthesizers take center stage on this cut. Complemented by a sharp compressed snare, additional rubbery synths, a simple hi-hat pattern, and heavy bass, it makes for a engagingly trippy and space-inspired R&B beat. Furthermore, this is exactly the kind of production that The Weeknd and Mike Dean dominate these days, and this just adds to that repertoire. Speaking of the Canadian creative, his vocal contributions to the track are as gorgeous as they usually are on any song. What’s more is that there’s strong chemistry with his co-star and with JENNIE thanks to beautiful vocal melodies.

The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp & JENNIE On “One Of The Girls”

To elaborate, these two vocalists match the lustful vibe of the song with their subtle, yet intoxicating performances. The BLACKPINK alum starts us off with an intro and later a bridge, whereas Lily-Rose handles a verse and the chorus. Lyrically, it’s about as lewd and seductive as the show itself at least aims to be. Sure, it hasn’t gotten the best reception (especially on social media sites like Twitter), but you can’t deny that the conversation around “The Idol” and its soundtrack has been not just entertaining for the jokes, but also proves its wide reach. On that note, you can find the latest tracks from Episode 4 on your preferred streaming service. Also, come back to HNHH for more great music from the likes of The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, JENNIE, BLACKPINK, and the rest of “The Idol” soundtrack.

Quotable Lyrics
Give me tough love
Leave me with nothin’ when I come down
My kind of love
Force me and choke me ’til I pass out

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Hit-Boy Opens Up On Career Soundtracking P*rn

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hit-Boy fans probably weren’t expecting his Twitter feed to light up in the particular way it did today. It all started when he tweeted out a beat of his that he made to soundtrack an erotic film long before he made it as a successful producer. “the part of my journey I never told no one. my cousin phashon RIP used to direct p*rn when i was younger. he used to buy beats from me for the score to his films,” the producer said in a Tweet. He went on to reference the specific video he posted in particular. “he bought this beat from me for a pinky scene when i was 18. I was tryn make dr dre type beats,” the tweet reads.

Unsurprisingly, fans had a LOT to say about the revelation. Many expressed surprise that as massive a producer as Hit-Boy was ever restricted to soundtracking p*rn movies. Others thought it was hilarious that Hit-Boy specifically mentioned he was channeling Dr. Dre with the beats he was producing. Regardless, it led to an entire day of discussions between Hit-Boy and fans about his previously unknown former job.

Hit-Boy Reveals Where His Beats Used To End Up

Hit-Boy has had quite a busy 2023 so far, releasing three entire albums. The first of which Victims & Villains was a full length collaboration with Musiq Soulchild that came out back in March. Later that month he dropped a solo album called SURF OR DROWN. The record had features from The Alchemist, Nas, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, James Fauntleroy, and more. Last week he dropped another collaborative project this time with his dad, Big Hit. His father had just been released from prison earlier this year and wasted no time getting back to the studio.

Superstar musicians like Nas and Beyonce aren’t the only celebs Hit-Boy likes to hang out with either. Last month he was photographed linking up with Suns star Kevin Durant after his team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs. What do you think of Hit-Boy’s former job making beats for p*rn movies? Let us know in the comments below.

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Lil Dicky Dropping “Dave” Soundtrack After Eight-Year Hiatus

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

FX’s Dave is a rollicking good time, showcasing how rap fame and the pursuit of said fame can affect a person and their relationships. The only downside of this Hulu hit show is that Lil Dicky hasn’t released new music. The show’s creator and “rapper’s rapper,” Dave Burd, is finally coming out with an album, the soundtrack to Dave, after not doing so for eight years. His last album, Professional Rapper, is the only studio album to his credit. He also hasn’t gone on a true tour in five years. Unfortunately, TV can do that to a budding rapper.

Speaking to Variety, Lil Dicky was excited about this potential album: “It’s a really strong body of work that I’m super proud of. I was surprised when I took a step back and looked at the inventory of stuff that [has] made it into the show — ‘Oh, my God, there’s like a great album here of work that can live on its own.’” During Dave outros and credits, you can hear snippets of new, unreleased music that Lil Dicky has been hoarding. Twenty-second clips pave the way for three-minute songs on an album that’s sure to excite long-waiting fans.

What To Expect From Lil Dicky’s “Dave” Soundtrack

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: (L-R) Travis Bennett, Taylor Misiak, Dave Burd, Andrew Santino, Christine Ko, and GaTa of FX’s ‘Dave’ pose for a portrait during the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 12, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by JSquared Photography/Getty Images)

Lil Dicky is well-known for going meta and providing social commentary on what the rap industry is and his part in it. So it stands to reason that this upcoming soundtrack album will have some of the classic Dicky pastiche. Expect random conversations with himself, popular songs from the TV show, and a ton of appearances by Dave hypeman Gata.

The soundtrack album, set to release at the end of this summer, is Lil Dicky’s first full-length project in almost a decade. He believes there’s a full track list from the three seasons of Dave, the third and most recent season finishing its air run in May of this year. The rapper created a climate crisis-focused “Earth” collaboration in 2019 with almost everyone in music (as well as a Leo DiCaprio guest spot). He also got wide notoriety from his “Freaky Friday” single and music video with Chris Brown. Dave Burd’s continual knack for getting uber-famous people to do things has made his music and his show top-notch entertainment, as it shows a different side to these celebrities.

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“The Idol” Episode 3 Soundtrack: The Weeknd & Moses Sumney Share “A Lesser Man” And More

June 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For some, Sunday is reserved for heading to church to connect with God, and/or practicing self-care. Others, however, prefer to spend the day gearing up for the newest episode of HBO’s wildest series, The Idol. From the mind of The Weeknd, the series stars him and Lily-Rose Depp. So far, her frequent scantily clad scenes have elicited some serious concern from viewers. The first two episodes have definitely gotten audiences talking. On Sunday (June 18), the latest installment of the show only continued to push boundaries.

While not everyone agrees with the NSFW content being shown on-screen, it’s hard to dispute the allure of The Idol‘s soundtrack. Along with each episode, The Weeknd has been sharing a handful of songs on DSPs, some of which feature help from Future and Mike Dean, among other friends. Today, it’s mostly the “Angel” vocalist who holds it down, though he did recruit Moses Sumney for “Get It B4.”

Abel Tesfaye Continues to Make Waves with The Idol

As for Abel Tesfaye, his talents shine first on “A Lesser Man,” then again on “Take Me Back.” No matter how sweet his voice sounds on the track, though, it doesn’t make up for his character, Tedros’ bone-chilling demeanour. If you haven’t yet tuned into The Idol, The Weeknd plays a club owner/cult-leader who sets his eyes on Depp’s character – a budding pop star – as not only a love interest, but also a project of sorts. Due to past trauma of her own, she’s naturally drawn into his bad boy persona, but it doesn’t seem to be leading her anywhere good.

Stream the latest music from HBO’s The Idol on Spotify above, or add it to your playlist on Apple Music. Are you a fan of The Weeknd and Sam Levinson’s controversial new series? Let us know in the comments, and read what the Canadian singer has had to say about all the criticism at the link below.

The Idol Episode 3 Tracklist:

A Lesser Man – The Weeknd
Take Me Back – The Weeknd
Get It B4 – Moses Sumney

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Metro Boomin Calls Future Collab The “Ultimate Album”

June 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin has had a busy schedule recently. At the end of 2022, he dropped his 2nd studio album Heroes & Villains which was stacked with great collaborators. His song “Creepin’” alongside 21 Savage and The Weeknd has been a top 5 hit for months and the album debuted at number one. He followed it up last month with his Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack. That album was also stacked wall to wall with high-profile features. “Calling” with Swae Lee, Nav, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie debuted at number 41 on the Hot 100 this week.

Despite the prolific streak that led him here, Metro Boomin isn’t done. In a recent interview with Complex, he talked about what’s next. In a move that should have fans salivating, Metro has a full album with Future in the works. “The ultimate album right now is about to be the one with me and Future,” he told the publication. “Now that Spider-Man is out and people are loving and resonating with it, my focus can go to what me and Pluto got coming out. I’m not doing anything until that gets done” he continued.

Metro Boomin’s Next Project

The statement comes a few months after Metro Boomin first confirmed that they had a joint project in the works. It also comes only a few days after he treated fans to a preview of one of the album‘s new songs. “It’s tunnel vision on that one because I was spreading myself thin between Heroes & Villains, Spider-Man, Coachella, and still shooting videos for Heroes. But now the focus is on this album and we’ve been working.”

Metro Boomin didn’t just get to do the soundtrack for Spider-Man, he actually makes a cameo in the film himself. A clip of Metro reacting to seeing his cameo made the rounds on social media last week. In an interview, he also talked about how much fun it was to make his cameo happen. What do you think about a new Metro Boomin and Future album coming soon? Let us know in the comment section below.

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