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$NOT Presents His Spacey & Wavy Fourth LP “Viceroy”

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$NOT is back with his fourth studio album Viceroy and this time around he is rapping with a restrained presence. However, there are also times where he comes across as evil and maniacal. Or you will hear the Florida MC sound celebratory and happy like on one the promotional tracks, “HILARIOUS”, which features Cochise. Then, as far as the instrumentals go, you are getting your trap fare in a woozier and more lowkey style. You could categorize a fair amount of the beats as plugg if you wanted to. Viceroy is yet another experiment for $NOT but it does not come across as half-baked. Every element feels as if $NOT has been working in this subgenre for decades.

As for where this album falls for the veteran, it comes after his third album, Ethereal which saw its release in 2022. Prior to that, you had two 2020 projects, Beautiful Havoc and – TRAGEDY +. There was some speculation as to what the singles would be for this project, as $NOT put out “CRUEL WORLD” “0%” with ZillaKami, “BULLY” and then the aforementioned “HILARIOUS”. With Viceroy now here, only the latter of the four made the final cut. Listening to this album is quite a hazy experience, and 26-year-old really transports you to the otherworldly soundscape he has created. You feel as if you are in the crib smoking along with him throughout the 17 tracks. Give Viceroy a spin with the links below.

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Viceroy– $NOT

Viceroy Tracklist:

  1. DESPERADO
  2. BULLY
  3. CRUEL WORLD
  4. WHEN LIFE GETS RUFF
  5. HILARIOUS (feat. Cochise)
  6. HITMAN
  7. 2005 (interlude)
  8. GREEN TEA
  9. DECEIVED
  10. HARMONY
  11. WHT U DONE
  12. DEADMAN
  13. HELP REFUSER
  14. LONELY MF
  15. THE FLYEST
  16. TOXIC
  17. MY SHORTY THUGGIN’

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Conway The Machine Confirms There Is Only One “SFK (Slant Face Killah)” On Latest Album

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So many big-ticket artists have come through with some fire releases today. Chief Keef, Ghostface Killah, and Gunna are just a handful, but Conway the Machine deserves to be in that conversation. The prolific and gritty Buffalo, New Yorker has been on a torrent streak of releases over the last year and today he is back with a new studio album. In fact, SFK (Slant Face Killah), is the fourth one in the discography of Conway The Machine.

Right from the true opening cut “Mutty” with the ever-so-consistent Stove God Cooks, you know that Conway is not playing around on this project. However, that point was clear when the promotional singles were rolling out. Additionally, SFK was bound to be great based on the stacked set of guest performers. With names like Joey Bada$$, Method Man, Swizz Beatz, Key Glock, Tech N9ne, and Raekwon in the fold, fire collaborations are bountiful.

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Listen To SFK (Slant Face Killah) By Conway The Machine

On this tape, Conway is delivering his usual dingy boom-bap formula on cuts like “Meth Back!” and “Mutty.” But he is also showing that he enjoys bodying trap beats on “Ten/Rya Interlude” and “Raw!” That is especially true on the latter, as Conway is like a hot knife through butter on the speedier drum pattern. Overall, Conway really brings it on the concise 14-song tracklist, and rarely feels like an afterthought at any point.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album SFK (Slant Face Killah) by Conway The Machine? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Who had the strongest guest performance? Where do you rank this project amongst his studio albums? 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 Conway The Machine. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

SFK (Slant Face Killah) Tracklist:

  1. Despertar
  2. Mutty (feat. Stove God Cooks)
  3. Give & Give with Cool & Dre
  4. Milano Nights, Pt. 1
  5. Kin Xpress (feat. Larry June)
  6. Meth Back! (feat. Method Man, Sk Da King & Flee Lord)
  7. Ninja Man with Swizz Beatz
  8. Vertino with Joey Bada$$
  9. Ten/Rya Interlude with Key Glock (feat. Rya Maxwell)
  10. Dasani
  11. Raw! with Tech N9ne
  12. Surf & Turf with Jay Worthy (feat. T.F, 2 Eleven & Ab-Soul)
  13. Karimi
  14. The Red Moon In Osaka (feat. Raekwon)

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Gorillaz Drops New Album “Cracker Island”

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Gorillaz has just dropped Cracker Island, marking the band’s eighth studio album. The English band has been hinting at this project since August and has teased its release with a few singles from the album. With 10 tracks in total, the collective work further solidify’s Gorillaz’s indescribably unique take on music that blends genres together seamlessly. The album itself boasts a wide range of featured artists, including Latin singer Bad Bunny, rock icon Stevie Nicks, and psychedelic-inspired producer Tame Impala.

Cracker Island also includes the band’s recent release of “Silent Running,” in which they collaborated with vocalist Adeleye Omotayo. Prior to the drop of the album, band members expressed their anticipation for their first large project since 2020’s Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez in a press release. Guitarist Noodle stated, “Cracker Island is the sound of change and the chorus of the collective,” with bassist Murdoc Niccals adding, “the hallowed tones of Cracker Island will soundtrack our collective ascension into the new dimension!”

Gorillaz’s “Cracker Island” Defies Genre Expectations

Niccals and Noodle both hit the nail on the head with their descriptions of Cracker Island. In all, Gorillaz has again showcased its incredible skills in versatility and fearlessness in experimentation. From the groovy and deep beats of “Cracker Island” featuring Thundercat to the band’s unlikely take on alternative reggeaton in their Bad Bunny collaboration “Tormenta,” Cracker Island takes listeners on an unmatched journey through contemplative sounds and danceable tunes.

Of course, the album cover features the iconic cartoons of the band, illustrated by co-founder Jamie Hewlett. The release of Cracker Island follows the unfortunate news of Gorillaz’s Netflix movie being canceled. But, Hewlett has still found a way to bring unique animations to the screen in the debut music video for the latest project. Be sure to check out Cracker Island, now streaming on all platforms, and let us know what you think in the comments below. For the latest news about hip-hop and pop culture, keep in touch with HNHH.

Cracker Island Tracklist:

  1. Cracker Island (feat. Thundercat)
  2. Oil (feat. Stevie Nicks)
  3. The Tired Influencer
  4. Silent Running (feat. Adeleye Omotayo)
  5. New Gold (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown)
  6. Baby Queen
  7. Tarantula
  8. Tormenta (feat. Bad Bunny)
  9. Skinny Ape
  10. Possession Island (feat. Beck)

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