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How To Use Spotify Jam

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Today (September 26), Spotify announced Jam, a new feature that aims to bring music listeners together, but what is it and how does it work?

Spotify lays it out in a blog post and describes Jam as “a personalized, real-time listening session for your group to tune into together,” adding, “Jam builds on some of our popular social features and combines them with our personalization technology to take real-time listening with pals to the next level.”

As for how to use the feature (which is rolling out globally today), the first step is to make sure you have an up-to-date version of the Spotify app. From there, one user (who must have a Premium account) can start a Jam, which any Spotify user (Premium or not) can join.

More specifically, Spotify explains, “To get grooving, select a playlist or song you’re feeling excited about. You’ll see a “Start a Jam” button by clicking the speaker icon at the bottom of your screen or by hitting the three dot menu within your favorite playlist or song. You can also select a device to play on, whether that’s your phone or speaker. Those in your household on your shared Wi-Fi will also be prompted to join the Jam when they open Spotify.”

Then, the user who started the jam can invite others to join in one of three ways: “Turn on Bluetooth, then tap your phones together,” “Have your friends scan the QR code on your host screen,” or “Hit ‘share’ to send the link through social, text, SMS, and more.”

Once the Jam has been set up and multiple users are in, anybody in the Jam can “add songs to the queue, see who added which song, and receive recommendations, all from their own devices.” The Jam’s host has advanced control, though, as they can “determine who’s in the Jam, change the order of the tracks, or remove a song that doesn’t fit the vibe.”

Spotify also shared a promotional video showing off the feature, so check that out above and learn more about Jam here.

Doja Cat’s “Scarlet” Performers Take Over U.K. Streets As She Breaks A New Spotify Record

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Scarlet is finally here, and if there’s anyone in the United Kingdom who didn’t know, they found out the hard way on Saturday (September 23). Moreover, Doja Cat sent out various actors covered from head to toe in red tights and paint to promote the new project. As they dance and make wild faces for the amused crowd, you can hear some of the Los Angeles native’s new tracks in the background. It’s certainly a creative way to create buzz around a new phase in your career, especially such a seemingly dark aesthetic turn. Still, it’s not like the “Paint The Town Red” MC has never played with aesthetics like these before in her music or with her image.

As such, this is actually quite the cool and fitting promo move for Doja Cat, especially in another country outside of her own. Lots of people are probably tired of hearing about her supposed satanic ties in the States, and maybe other nations haven’t caught up yet. Regardless, it’s something that clearly caught passerby’s eyes, as you can see people pulling out their phones as they approach the dancers. Also, with Halloween right around the corner, the move could be the dawn of the spooky season this year for anyone who saw it.

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Doja Cat’s “Demons” Roam U.K. Streets

What’s more is that the 27-year-old’s promotional efforts proved to pay off, and will likely continue to do so. According to Chart Data, Doja Cat’s Scarlet officially broke Spotify’s record for the biggest debut for a female artist’s hip-hop album in the platform’s history. This puts her in the same league as titans like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more superstars. Of course, the hitmaker was already in that conversation, but this is just adding a little extra proof to silence any doubters.

Scarlet Enters The Spotify History Books

Meanwhile, this commercial success also hints that she will have a top ten debut on the Billboard 200 chart with Scarlet. It’s been interesting to hear fan reception to the album considering Doja’s public controversies and her change in aesthetics. Do you think she stuck the landing? Let us know in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest on Doja Cat.

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Christina Milian Shows Love For Doja Cat’s Individuality

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In a recent interview with Page Six, Christina Milian expressed her admiration for pop star, Doja Cat. Milian, who carved her own path as a pop star with hits like “Dip It Low,” offered glowing praise for Doja Cat’s distinctive image, highlighting the artist’s unique approach to her craft. Christina Milian’s words of appreciation reflect the evolving landscape of the music industry, where artists like Doja Cat have redefined the boundaries of creativity and self-expression. While Milian’s own music career was marked by memorable songs and a unique style that resonated with fans, she recognizes that the industry has evolved since her heyday.

In embracing this evolution, she commends Doja Cat for embracing her individuality and pushing artistic boundaries. “The image is not necessarily my type of image but I love that about her,” Milian explains. “And it’s a performance and it’s entertainment.” The “Paint The Town Red” singer Doja Cat, known for her genre-blurring music and eclectic fashion sense, has indeed carved out her own niche in the music world. However, she’s breaking records as she goes. In fact, just last week she broke an all-time Spotify record. At just 27 years old, she has the highest number of monthly listeners of any female rapper in history, surpassing an impressive 65.7 million. Despite being different from her peers, her uniqueness has proved to be successful in today’s music age.

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Milian Applauds Doja Cat For Being Different

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 23: In this image released on May 23, Doja Cat poses backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcp)

Doja Cat’s ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles, from hip-hop to pop to R&B, has garnered her a massive and diverse fan base. Milian’s acknowledgment of Doja Cat’s unique image serves as a testament to the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, where artists are celebrated for their authenticity and willingness to break the mold. “I like that she’s owning herself. I think that’s what I love about it,” Milian continued.

Furthermore, Milian’s endorsement of Doja Cat underscores the importance of artists supporting and uplifting one another in the competitive music industry. Rather than viewing Doja Cat’s unique image as a threat or competition, Milian’s words reflect a spirit of camaraderie and respect among musicians who appreciate the artistry and individuality of their peers. In an era where artists such as Doja Cat continue to redefine the music scene, Christina Milian‘s admiration for her serves as a reminder of the way the music world thrives on the celebration of individuality. Christina Milian’s words of support for Doja Cat contribute to this culture of artistic appreciation and celebration.

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Flatbush Zombies Rereleases “BetterOffDead” To Streaming 10 Years Later

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Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick Arc Elliott, better known collectively as Flatbush Zombies are back in a big way. It is not a brand new release, as some fans of the group might have been hoping for. Flatbush has not put out a project in over four years now. Their last effort came in the form of Escape From New York back in May of 2019. Since then, they have remained on deaf ears until now.

Back in 2013, Meechy, Zombiem, and Erick put out their second mixtape, BetterOffDead. One that was met with fan and critical acclaim for its forays into psychedelic, cloud rap, trap, and more. It also features their biggest hits of all time such as “Palm Trees,” “MRAZ,” and “222.” With all of the tremendous amounts of praise it has received, what better way to celebrate its now ten year anniversary with a rerelease.

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Relisten To BetterOffDead From Flatbush Zombies

The project’s official drop date was September 11, 2013, but it is still close enough. Many of their loyal listeners will surely be excited about this being available for a more widespread audience. Flatbush decided to commemorate their album with a mini BetterOffDead 10 Year Anniversary tour. This news broke on July 19 from their Instagram. The shows start on November 15 in San Francisco. Flatbush broke the news of the project being put on streaming on June 28 with a special edition vinyl sale that took place from June 30 to July 2. Go give this classic mixtape a listen above!

What were your initial thoughts on this album, BetterOffDead, from Flatbush Zombies? Is this the best body of work they have ever put out? What are your top five songs from this project? We want 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 hottest project rereleases, as well as all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

BetterOffDead Tracklist:

  1. Amerikkkan Pie
  2. Nephilim
  3. Bliss
  4. Minephuck
  5. Death 1
  6. Death 2
  7. Regular and Complex (GNB)
  8. Thugnificense
  9. Club Soda (feat. Action Bronson)
  10. LiveFromHell
  11. Palm Trees
  12. 222 (feat. Bridget Perez)
  13. Drug Parade (feat. Danny Brown)
  14. TP4
  15. GOD Blessed The DEAD
  16. MRAZ
  17. My Team, Supreme
  18. The Results Are In

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Sleepy Hallow Recruits Lil Tjay, Marshmello, Doechii, And More On “Boy Meets World.”

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Brooklyn drill rapper and musician, Sleepy Hallow, returns after a two-year album hiatus with his latest project. Boy Meets World is a follow-up to his fan-favorite album, Still Sleep? A tracklist that featured his biggest songs to date such as “2055,” “Basketball Dreams (Intro),” and more. Now, he might top his last effort with this new LP.

Up until the release of Boy Meets World, Hallow put out a handful of lead singles to get fans buzzing. The fourth studio album’s promotional cuts include “Pain Talk” with fellow New Yorker Lil Tjay. The familiar duo’s chemistry continues on this track here. Next, we got a taste of when EDM meets drill with “GBG.” Marshmello provides the production that will catch your attention right away because of how recognizable he is when it comes to his beat style.

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Listen To Boy Meets World From Sleepy Hallow

Finally, we received “For You,” with a feature from first-time collaborator, TaTa. He and Hallow combine drill with a more lovey theme. But these are not the only guests on the album. Doechii, Fivio Foreign, 347aidan, Mikey Bands, and Jay Bezzy make their presence felt as well.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new album, Boy Meets World, from Sleepy Hallow? Which songs are you messing with the most so far? Is this Sleepy’s best project to date? We want 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 hottest project releases, as well as all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Boy Meets World Tracklist:

  1. Driver’s Seat (Intro)
  2. Good Girls Ain’t No Fun
  3. Motion
  4. ADHD
  5. All The Way
  6. Damn
  7. A N X I E T Y (feat. Doechii)
  8. Cash & Chow
  9. GBG (feat. Marshmello)
  10. OTR Freestyle
  11. Goodbye
  12. BWV (feat. Fivio Foreign)
  13. For You (feat. TaTa)
  14. Pain Talk (feat. Lil Tjay)
  15. Die Young (feat. 347aidan)
  16. Self Control
  17. Perky Man (feat. Mikey Bands & Jay Bezzy)
  18. Purple Heart

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How To Use Spotify Duo

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Spotify Duo is a new feature from Spotify that allows two people who live together to share one payment plan but with two separate premium accounts, ensuring that they get to keep their own passwords, playlists, and shared music. The discount is presumably designed to give roommates and partners a savings option that doesn’t just saddle them with a family plan or sharing an account.

To use Spotify Duo, one of the two people must be designated as the plan manager. This person sets up the payment method, sets the address, and invites the other member to join. Meanwhile, the second person can join once they’ve been invited by logging into their own account, then entering the correct address. If they were already on a premium account, they’ll be prompted once that account expires after canceling the final month. Users can only switch Duo plans once a year.

In order to cancel your existing premium plan, click CHANGE PLAN under the Your Plan tab. Under Cancel Spotify, click CANCEL PREMIUM. The account will switch to a free account after the next billing date. Your playlists and saved music remain with the addition of ads. Once you’re on a Duo account, following these steps will simply remove you from the plan, while the plan manager will still need to cancel or update the payment method.

If you don’t already have a premium account, you may want to sign up soon; Spotify is currently testing restricting access to song lyrics to just premium users.

You can see a video for instructions here.

What Is Spotify Duo?

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Spotify has unveiled a special new feature called Spotify Duo that users might be interested in — and isn’t quite well-known just yet. For those unfamiliar, Spotify Duo is a deal for Premium users to receive a discount plan. Specifically, for two users who live together.

According to Spotify’s website, each person gets their own Premium account with a separate password. Even if you are on the same plan, the account would be solely your own.

To join Duo, one person would be the designated plan manager. While you cannot change who is in charge of this after signing up, they would “handle payments, set the address, [and] invite and remove members.”

Other steps include: “Live with the plan manager (the person who signed up), log into (or sign up for) your own account, [and] enter the correct address.”

Spotify also points out that if you currently have a Premium account with someone else, you would need to cancel that and wait for the billing cycle to end before signing up for Spotify Duo.

Upon joining the program, users can only switch Duo plans once per year.

Right now, Spotify is allowing users to try Duo for two months while still using their individual plan at no extra cost. More information on this can be found here.

Sid Shyne And F1LTHY Make A Splash With “INSOMNIA” EP

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Working On Dying producer F1LTHY is back to collaborate with another new face in the hip-hop community. Sid Shyne is the featured artist here on an explosive and quick EP. This is HNHH’s first time covering any of Sid’s work, so let us give a little background on the rapper and singer. Our Generation Music just over a year ago sat down with the young artist to discuss what kind of imprint he wants to leave on the music industry. “I’m so hands-on with I everything I do. I’ll write treatments for my videos – I want my beats to sound different. I want everything to sound like it does in my mind.”

Additionally, he spoke about not wanting to sound like anyone else in the game. “My goal with [music] is to speak to people’s souls.” He continues, “I want to be on my own wave, I don’t want to sound like nobody.” Sid’s fresh approach to making his tracks appears to be resonating with his fans so far.

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Listen To INSOMNIA From Sid Shyne And F1LTHY

INSOMNIA‘s three quick and punchy cuts are already garnering tons of attention. Already, “FRESH2DEATH,” “DYSPHORIA,” and “BLACKOUT” are all in the top five tracks on his Spotify account. “FRESH2DEATH” is at 11,400 plus plays which is good for Sid’s second most streamed song. Working with a big producer like F1LTHY is sure to grow his fanbase even more after already receiving kudos from big names like Lil Yachty and Trippie Redd.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new EP, INSOMNIA, from Sid Shyne and F1LTHY? Is this duo a good combination of styles? Which track is your favorite so far? We want 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 hottest project releases as well as all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

INSOMNIA Tracklist:

  1. FRESH2DEATH
  2. BLACKOUT
  3. DYSPHORIA

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Slim Thug Is Feeling Good On His Latest Record “Midlife Crisis”

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Prolific, veteran, Houston rapper Slim Thug is back with another album for 2023. This new project follows up his second release from this year, BIGslim (Swisha House Remix) (Edited), and it is titled Midlife Crisis. Before both of these releases, he put out Where Dreams Are Made. Each output has been short and concise with each one not exceeding more than 10 songs. Midlife Crisis follows that similar trend with just 12 tracks at just over 37 minutes in length.

Thug is sounding extremely confident as he always has on this new effort. A good deal of the cuts here feature some nice soulful vocal samples. Additionally, the rapper is laying down his verses over the traditional bassy and bouncy Southern hip-hop beats. Some of the themes that are woven into the runtime of the project seem to reflect on his past when times were putting him in difficult situations.

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Listen To Midlife Crisis From Slim Thug

Of course, those tough decisions can lead to a lot of pressure putting you in a midlife crisis. Fortunately, for Thug, he has turned his life around and made plenty of money in his career. While Thugs still continues to turn some heads with his questionable comments, there is no denying the strength and length of his time in the industry. But, we want to know, is this project doing it for you?

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new album, Midlife Crisis, from Slim Thug? Which track is your favorite on this project so far? Did you know Thug’s inspiration behind it? We want 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 be sure to keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the hottest album releases as well as all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Midlife Crisis Tracklist:

  1. Midlife Crisis
  2. Knowwhatimtalkinbout
  3. Get with a Boss (feat. OTB Fastlane)
  4. Don’t Want Nobody
  5. Came a Long Way
  6. Yesterday
  7. Slippin Away
  8. Faithful (feat. Z-Ro)
  9. Still (feat. Lil’ Keke)
  10. Waves
  11. Life Sucks
  12. Stuck
  13. Head Up

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Swedish Gang Members Are Apparently Using Spotify Streams To Launder Money, Somehow

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A newspaper in Sweden titled Svenska Dagbladet has recently claimed that gang members are using Spotify as a tool to launder money. The paper had sources of four Swedish gang members and an anonymous police offer.

The laundering is apparently done by converting money into Bitcoin through Facebook, using the cryptocurrency to purchase fake streams for artists tied to the gangs, and then cash out the money made from said streams.

“Spotify has become an ATM for them,” the cop said (via Music Business Worldwide.) “There is a direct connection to the gangs and therefore also to the deadly violence.”

“If you’re a network and you want to attract kids and you have a rapper who’s going big, that’s half the job for you,” he added. “It is very good for recruiting purposes.”

In a recent study from France’s Centre National de Musique, they noted that only 3% of streams across platforms are fake — with MBW noting that this accounts for the ones they actually find. And, considering how little the streaming services pay artists for single streams, it seems difficult to be able to get a large return.

The paper also reached out to Spotify for the chance to comment on the matter. While they declined an interview, a spokesperson did offer a statement.

“We have no evidence that money laundering occurred via Spotify,” they said. “Less than one percent of all streams on Spotify have been determined to be tampered with.”