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Kendrick Lamar Finally Delivers And Surprise Drops New Album “GNX”

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Well, after one of the most dominant years for any rapper in recent memory, Kendrick Lamar closed it out by suprise-dropping his new album GNX the week before Thanksgiving… Much to be thankful for, indeed. It’s 12 tracks and 44 minutes long, and for the sake of not spoiling anything, you won’t find any info on sonic pallets, lyrical mentions, and the like here. Of course, there’s a lot to get into and fans are already going wild with theories and such, but the important thing is that what we waited for is finally here. We can only guess at the discourse that will follow…

Of course, this new album came just a few minutes after Kendrick Lamar shocked fans and dropped a trailer for the project on YouTube. At the time, we had no idea what it was about or what it could lead to, but we’re so happy that said skepticism only lasted for all of 30 minutes. “GNX” was a pretty dramatic sound with some tight rapping and a pretty modular progression as well, all qualities that have defined him throughout his whole career.

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX

GNXhttps://t.co/h9NaZaivRd

— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) November 22, 2024

Also, Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX arrives amid a pretty interesting time for his other 2024 narratives, of which there are two big interconnected ones. First up is the obvious Drake battle that roped in a whole lot of other rappers and artists, some of which are seemingly pedaling back their initial sentiments. Future and Metro Boomin recently spoke to GQ about their regrets and reservations about the whole thing, and this follows a lot of other discussion around the small feuds that emerged as a result of the main showdown. It seems like the only ones who still stand by their runs are K.Dot and Drizzy, which is what it was always about.

On the other hand, we have to think about Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, and the controversy it caused. This is because folks felt like it should’ve gone to Lil Wayne, but a lot of debate on the subject reveals a lot of grey area for both arguments. But none of that matters now: The album is here!

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Ella Mai Stuns Her Fans With Celebratory “3” EP

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

At the start of her career in the latter half of the 2010’s decade, London, England act Ella Mai was one of the trendiest R&B voices. She went viral for singles such as “Boo’d Up” and “Trip,” with the latter famously being remixed by Jacquees. However, she sort of faded a bit and stepped out of the limelight. She did lay down some features sporadically after 2018 for Chris Brown, Lil Durk, Wizkid, and most recently for Mustard’s Faith Of A Mustard Seed. But she’s been slowly working her way back in terms of her solo catalog. In 2022 she reappeared with her sophomore LP Heart On My Sleeve and then put out a deluxe almost a year later. Despite this, she’s been making more news for her relationship with Boston Celtics superstar and NBA champion boyfriend, Jayson Tatum.

They have stirred up pregnancy rumors and even matching “3” tattoos right behind their ears. Ironically, that ink has even more weight to it now, as 3 is the title of Ella Mai’s surprise EP. Fans have been running with theories that the lyrics on this three-song package are all references to their relationship (via Uproxx). The name of the EP certainly bolsters those beliefs as it could be a call back to the tattoo we just mentioned. While the speculation about their mysterious relationship is entertaining, a concrete reason as to why this EP is here is because Mai just turned 30! This is certainly a great way to celebrate the big day (November 3) and she felt there wasn’t a better time to drop. “My 30th birthday gift to you all
3 songs. November 3rd. One of my favourite numbers. I’ve missed you all, three times over ,” she adorably wrote on IG. Check out 3 with the DSP links below and let us know what you think below.

3 – Ella Mai

3 Tracklist:

Hearts On Deck
One Of These
Little Things

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Wiz Khalifa Surprise Drops 13-Song Mixtape “Wiz Owens”

July 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Wiz Khalifa is one of hip-hop’s most beloved artists for a reason. His chill, no-drama persona is a breath of fresh air in an industry that tends to be dominated by the “divas”, so to speak. However, the Minot, North Dakota-bred MC has built a career on being easy-going both online and in his music. His brand of weed-smoking raps is arguably the best in the biz, as his overall streaming numbers prove that. He may not be at the peak of his powers anymore, but he has more than enough fans coming back for more. It’s why Wiz still continues to drop at multiple times throughout each year. 2023 was one of those stretches, as he put out four. Now, Wiz Khalifa is getting back on the saddle, releasing his Wiz Owens mixtape just hours ago.

Overall, this was a fairly unannounced LP, outside of a tracklist reveal two mornings ago. According to Uproxx, this all a part of a mini two-offering run, with this being phase one. However, it was not originally set up this way. Wiz was going to drop the album (now phase two) first. But those pesky sample clearances slowed things up and its why Wiz Owens is here in front of us. “Clearing the samples still so this is for in the mean time”, Khalifa said in a reply via X to a fan’s unhappiness with album not being out. This mixtape is 13 songs and contains features from Sosamann, 24hrs, and Young Deji.

Wiz Owens– Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Owens Tracklist:

Jet Lag
Crispy T with Sosamann
Yellow Diamonds
1200 to Smoke
Gym getting fine with Young Deji, 24hrs
Early Mimosas
Innit
Movie role
When i was young
On bro
PTSD
Dream about you
Smoke break

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Kendrick Lamar Continues To Whale On Drake With Stunning Diss “6:16 In LA”

May 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar lived up to a “promise” he made to himself on “euphoria” just a couple of days ago. “Back To Back,” I like that record / I’ma get back to that, for the record.” It turns out he really did have something else cooking, as Kendrick Lamar has just dropped “6:16 in LA.” The song was released on his Instagram just about an hour ago, and like “euphoria,” it is sending the internet into a frenzy.

“6:16 in LA” sees K-Dot ride a more laid-back instrumental with some pretty synths, minimal drums and guitar, as well as a soulful vocal loop. As for the disses, Lamar takes aim at the Drake stans like DJ Akademiks, “Yeah, somebody’s lyin’, I could see the vibes on Ak’ / Even he lookin’ compromised, let’s peel the layers back.” He also suggests that people over at OVO are working for him and praying on Drake’s downfall in this beef. “Have you ever thought that OVO was workin’ for me?… Everyone inside your team is whispering that you deserve it / Can’t “Toosie Slide” up out of this one, it’s just gon’ resurface.”

Listen To “6:16 in LA” By Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick also calls out how The Boy has been using memes to poke and prod him to respond. “You’re playin’ dirty with Zack Bia and Twitter bots / But your reality can’t hide behind Wi-Fi / Your lil’ memes is losing steam, they figured you out.” As for the title of the track, Genius feels this is another reference to something that Drake is known for. What we mean is “euphoria” was calling back to the Netflix show Euphoria, something that he had a hand in. “6:16 in LA” plays on the timestamp series that Drake has. There is a lot more to breakdown with this surprise release, so be sure to stick around.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “6:16 in LA” by Kendrick Lamar? Are you surprised that he dissed Drake again so quickly, why or why not? Does this stand up to “euphoria,” or is this just something to tide fans over? What bars stood out to you the most? 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 Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and “6:16 in LA.” Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Timid soul, stare in the mirror, askin’ where I was from
Austin, I know this type of power is gon’ cost, but I live in cicadian rhythms of a shooting star
The mannerisms of Raphael, I can heal and give you art
But I pick the carcass apart
Yeah, somebody’s lyin’, I could see the vibes on Ak’
Even he lookin’ compromised, let’s peel the layers back

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Nicki Minaj Surprise Drops New Track “Bahm Bahm”

October 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj gave the barbz something to celebrate to on Friday night (Oct. 13). The queen barb once again demonstrated her ability to drop a surprise hit, releasing the sizzling new track “Bahm Bahm” exclusively on her website. The single’s cover art, adorned with a pink-colored crown, is a fitting representation of the reigning queen of rap. Leading up to the surprise release, Minaj teased and engaged her fans in an exciting interactive experience that let them decide the next single. On Oct. 12, she created a poll on X (formerly known as Twitter) with the hashtag that read “Pink Friday 2.” From there, she offered her fans three options: Juice WRLD, Future, or “Bahm Bahm.” Fans eagerly participated, casting their votes as anticipation continued to build. As Friday progressed, Minaj dropped cryptic hints and teases, leaving the Barbz on the edge of their seats.

Minaj revealed that “Bahm Bahm” had won in the poll, which unlocked the highly-anticipated track for her dedicated fans. She celebrated the victory, tweeting, “There’s a winner [trophy emoji]. It was based on MANY deciding factors in addition to the 2 polls,” she wrote. “It’ll appear shortly on the music player on my website. More surprises coming. Huge. But let’s just enjoy a cute bop & meet up next #PinkFriday…same time, same place. Gag city.”

Nicki Minaj Let Her Barbz Vote For The Next Single

Happy with excitement, Minaj fans were expressing how much they loved the song. “WE WON!!!! Cute lil appetizer to munch on while we wait for the Album in a few weeks,” one fan said. “And we still got them vault tracks on Live AND a freestyle with our names on it ouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu btch IM gagged.” “Thank you mother!! #BahmBahm” another tweeted. “When the throw aways HEAT??? I’m sorry give my girl her 10sssssssss!” said someone else.

The catchy track on her website opens with “There I go again, kickin’ some dumb flow,” setting the stage for a song that’s as bold and spontaneous as Nicki is herself. Meanwhile, the chorus of “Bahm Bahm” sees Minaj doubling down on her well-earned confidence. She raps, “They say my price ridiculous, I don’t like them b**ches, p**sy tight and vicious, hit them likes to lick this (bahm, bahm), screamin’, ‘f**k the opposition.’” Her lyrical prowess and fierce delivery in this track are a testament to why she remains at the forefront of the rap game. As fans await the release of Pink Friday 2, “Bahm Bahm” remains just enough to hold us over. Let us know if you’re excited for new music from Nicki Minaj?

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