Marietta, Georgia trap producer Mike WiLL Made-It is back with some more heat. He has been crafting hits for years now, that is no secret. He really became popular making beats for the rap duo Rae Sremmurd in the mid-2010s. Since then, Mike has continued to etch himself amongst the greatest of this generation.
Over the past few months, he has hit the studio to team up with some big-time talent. Mike WiLL Made-It got the ball rolling, linking with J. Cole to craft a beat for Lil Uzi Vert. All three made an absolute banger with “Blood Moon.” Uzi spits and rides the instrumental perfectly. Following that, Cole went back to rapping on the next single with Gucci Mane. “There I Go,” the name of that song, will appear on Guwop’s album Breath of Fresh Air due on October 17.
Listen To “Different Breed” From Mike WiLL Made-It, Swae Lee, And Latto”
Now, this latest track, featuring Swae Lee and Latto, is Mike’s second single of the year. He produced this one with the icon, Scott Storch. Both are rapping about how they are stars in the industry. There is no word on a new Mike project, but these two solo tracks could be on one. He has not dropped an LP since 2018’s Edgewood (41E Edition).
What are your initial thoughts on this brand new single from Mike WiLL Made-It, Swae Lee, and Latto, “Different Breed?” Is this the best single that the producer has put out this year? Who had the better performance on the track, Swae or Latto? 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 Mike WiLL Made-It, Swae Lee, Latto, as well as the rest of the hottest song drops.
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Yeah, coming in hot, I ain’t doing no bench warming Pop out with another one I thought she said something Talking from the bleachers, I won’t let them get to me I came in the game, and then the rest was history Yuh, baby I been ballin’ I’m a problem, that’s for sure
Metro Boomin brought a who’s-who of hip-hop superstars to his performance at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, overseeing the proceedings from a DJ booth hovering far above the stage. First, Future appeared to perform their song “Superhero” on a mist-covered stage. Then, Swae Lee popped out to sing the Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack standout “Calling.” He was joined in short order by Nav, then by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (whose name got mangled by announcers and presenters all night. How hard is it to say “A Boogie?”). The performance ended with a loving dedication to Metro’s mom, Leslie Wayne, who was killed last year.
Metro Boomin e Future agora fazendo a performance de “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” no MTV VMA’s.
However, because of the ongoing WGA strike, it was pretty clear that show didn’t have as much room for the scripted moments that have made the VMAs must-see TV in prior years. That left more room for music and awards, making the three-hour show feel much shorter than it actually was.
You can watch Metro’s performance above.
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Nine years ago, rapper ILoveMakonnen dropped his breakthrough single, “Tuesday.” The song proved to be a viral hit for Makonnen, especially on platforms like the six-second video-sharing network, Vine, and resulted in him signing to Drake’s OVO imprint. But Makonnen was eventually dropped from OVO when he couldn’t recreate the success of “Tuesday.”
Last week, Makonnen and rapper Youngboy Never Broke Again dropped “Parasites,” a collab that’s already proving buzzy. So much so, that Metro Boomin’ — who co-produced “Tuesday” with Sonny Digital — reached out to him via Instagram DM. Swae Lee and Post Malone also reached out, however, it appears Makonnen wasn’t really thrilled about them hopping on the bandwagon.
Makonnen shared a carousel on Instagram, which featured screenshots of conversations he had previously had with the three. In the conversations, it appears Makonnen had reached out to the artists over the years, only to be ignored.
“I’m HIM and I Been HERE!,” said Makonnen. “I ain’t do sh*t to yall! Y’all turned y’all back on me and held hands together, unfollowed me and everything, now y’all see me with YB…and start hitting me up like it’s all good. Damn, That sh*t painful to see, especially after we came up together in Atlanta in 2014.”
At the time of writing, only Swae has responded to the post. He took to the comments to express disappointment in the fact that Makonnen chose to address the situation publically.
“We can chop it up anytime you see me though,” said Swae. “I don’t do the public drama sh*t, stay up.”
Makonnen then insisted that there is no beef, and that he still maintains admiration for Swae, Post, and Metro.
“well chop it up, it’s love it’s just a conversation,” said Makonnen, “dont be mad that the only way I get support is if some drama going on, u know the music fire, and u know everybody been tryna deny it. It ain’t no beef. U stay up too.”
Youngboy Never Broke Again is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Massachusetts rapper Millyz found himself detained by the police in Phoenix over the weekend. The detainment happened following a routine traffic stop. The incident took an unexpected turn when the police discovered a legally owned firearm during the search. This information was confirmed by a member of Millyz’s team. A video capturing the scene quickly spread across social media. It shows approximately six police officers from the removing the rapper from the back of his vehicle.
According to Millyz’s representative, they firmly believe that the rapper and his entourage were specifically targeted. They emphasized that the video footage was not staged or part of any promotional effort. The representative explained that the police had been tailing them for around ten blocks. Then, they eventually stopped and detained them for the presence of a legal firearm. Hours later, they were released without being held overnight. Consequently, there is an absence of a mugshot on the police department’s website.
Millyz’s encounter with law enforcement isn’t the only issue he has faced recently. Back in March, Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd took aim at the Cambridge rapper. He criticized his rendition of Eminem’s hit song “Stan.” Slim Jxmmi asserted that Rae Sremmurd had a superior version of the track in the works. Millyz, on the other hand, acknowledged Slim Shady’s permission to use the sample on his recent song “Tonight.” The rapper also shared a preview on Instagram. Despite this, Slim Jxmmi dismissed Millyz’s version. He claimed that Rae Sremmurd’s adaptation had more impact. He made sure to note that they, too, had received clearance for the sample.
In the comments section of Akademiks’ Instagram post, Slim Jxmmi further asserted that Millyz’s inspiration for using the song came from Swae Lee’s leaked video. Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi’s brother and fellow group member, had posted a TikTok video in August 2022. In it, he altered the lyrics of “Stan” to include references to lean and wealth. Slim Jxmmi argued that nobody had expressed interest in using the sample. That is, until Swae Lee’s video gained attention. As such, he suggested that Millyz’s decision was influenced by his brother’s adaptation.
Metro Boomin’s last project, HEROES & VILLAINS, left the producer’s fans pleasantly surprised at the end of 2022. While many songs from that tracklist are still in rotation, he’s got even more in store for us this year. On Friday (June 2), Metro dropped off the accompanying soundtrack for the new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse animated film. It found him linking up with some of his closest friends, as much of his best work does. Coi Leray let her confidence shine on “Self Love,” and 21 Savage joined forces with 2 Chainz and Don Toliver for “Givin’ Up (Not The One).”
Elsewhere on the 13-track effort, we hear from three lyrical legends – Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, and Offset – on the opening title, “Annihilate.” Coming in at nearly four minutes, the song finds each artist unleashing on-theme bars such as “Weezy Carter, I’m ’bout to go Peter Parker / I’m Spider-Man, if he ain’t me, he just a creepy crawler.”
Metro Boomin’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Soundtrack is Here
Other beloved rappers who aided Metro in his latest project include A$AP Rocky and Roisee on “Am I Dreaming,” Future and Lil Uzi Vert on “All The Way Live,” and Nas on “Nas Morales.” Elsewhere, James Blake, Wizkid, BEAM, Toian, NAV, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, and JID all contribute their talents too. On its own the soundtrack is impressive, but when paired with the latest installment in the superhero franchise, it only gets better.
Check out Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, and Offset’s joint effort with Metro Boomin for the new Spider-Man soundtrack above, or add the track to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Do you have plans to watch the highly anticipated animated film this weekend? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more HNHH release recommendations.
Weezy Carter, I’m ’bout to go Peter Parker I’m Spider-Man, if he ain’t me, he just a creepy crawler Tunechi spark the lighter, pull up in a new Ferrari Spider Spider web necklace with the diamonds She’ll turn to Spider-Woman if I bite her
Almost every time Rae Sremmurd releases an album, multiple songs will become hits. Whether it is a single or an album cut, a hit song is practically guaranteed. Originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, brothers Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee came up under Atlanta producer Mike Will Made-It’s Ear Drummers label. Rae Sremmurd, which is “ear drummers” backward, was the first to sign to the label in 2014. That same year, the duo released their debut single, “No Flex Zone,” which became an immediate hit song.
In 2015, Rae Sremmurd released their debut album, SremmLife, which introduced the world to their sound and ability to make catchy hit records. On their second album, 2016’s SremmLife 2, Rae Sremmurd showcased their star power and that their debut was no fluke. The pair’s third studio album, 2018’s SR3MM, was an ambitious triple-disc project consisting of solo albums from both Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, as well as a complete duo album. This year, Rae Sremmurd released a new album called Sremm 4 Life, continuing their established sound and chemistry. This is a list of Rae Sremmurd’s biggest hits based on their Gold or Platinum status, chart performance, and cultural impact. Listed in chronological order, take a look at the list below.
“No Type” (2014)
“No Type” is one of Rae Sremmurd’s biggest and earliest hits. The song was the second single from SremmLife. The song is produced by Mike Will Made-It and Swae Lee and features a minimal yet bouncy instrumental. The song has a very catchy chorus that is instantly recognizable in any setting. “No Type” peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s US Rap Chart and went Platinum in 2015 before being certified 6x Platinum in 2018.
“Throw Sum Mo” is one of Rae Sremmurd’s more upbeat hits than other tracks on SremmLife. The booming instrumental, combined with the simple yet incredibly catchy hook from Nicki Minaj, make for a strip club anthem. The song is about exactly what its title suggests, which is throwing money in the club.
Additionally, “Throw Sum Mo” is one of Rae Sremmurd’s most exciting songs and features one of Swae Lee’s best flows. The song also has a show-stealing appearance from Young Thug, who provides rapid flows and strange yet appealing melodies. The track initially went Platinum in 2016 but is now 3x Platinum as of April 2023, making for their most recent certification.
“This Could Be Us” (2015)
“This Could Be Us” is a more personal and emotional song than “No Type” or “Throw Sum Mo.” The song deals with infidelity and heartbreak as Swae Lee sings in the chorus, “This could be us but you playing.” Though the song might be more vulnerable than other songs on SremmLife, “This Could Be Us” is still a major hit song, featuring a catchy hook that was made for singing along. The song has been certified Platinum multiple times, first in June 2016 and its most recent certification being 4x Platinum in April 2023.
“Come Get Her” (2015)
Off the hook alone, “Come Get Her” is one of Rae Sremmurd’s biggest hits. It is one of their many songs about having a good time in the club. The track’s hook was made for singing along. The verses on the track are energetic, while the hook is slow and melodic. “Come Get Her” was produced by Mike Will Made-It, charting at No. 11 on the US Rap Chart, and is certified 4x Platinum.
“Black Beatles” took the world by storm when it came out in 2016. The third single from SremmLife 2 was the soundtrack to the viral “Mannequin Challenge” trend, where people would stand like statues, often in elaborate situations. Rae Sremmurd built their momentum after having multiple hits on their first album, and with the help of the “Mannequin Challenge,” “Black Beatles” became their biggest hit to date and remained one of their biggest singles.
The bass-heavy beat combined with the catchy chorus was the recipe for success. The song also features a verse from Gucci Mane, who had been on a victory lap of hit songs following his release from prison that same year. “Black Beatles” was Rae Sremmurd’s first No. 1 hit single, achieving 8x Platinum status.
“Swang” (2016)
Also, from SremmLife 2, “Swang” was one of the bigger songs from the album. “Swang” may not have reached the same level of success as “Black Beatles,” but it still made for a hit single. Swae Lee’s high-pitched rapping in his verse distinguishes the song, and it is the only track in this list that Mike Will Made-It didn’t produce. P-Nazty handled the instrumental and the song has since been 5x platinum recently.
Of all 27 songs on Rae Sremmurd’s SR3MM triple-disc album, “Powerglide” is easily the biggest hit. The song is noticeably more uptempo than usual, featuring a fast rhythm. Much like the song’s music video suggests, the music sounds like it was made for fast driving. “Powerglide” samples “Side 2 Side” by Three 6 Mafia, which is exactly why Juicy J sounds so comfortable over the beat. The song is Rae Sremmurd’s biggest hit in recent years.
Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee got into a serious brawl at Coachella ahead of his performance at the festival. TMZ, who obtained video of the fight, report that Lee and his crew were entering the security checkpoint before things broke out between security guards and those from Lee’s team.
All the while, one of Lee’s own guards went to protect the musician’s baby, who was also present in a car seat.
“As Swae Lee attempted to enter the festival with his newborn son and working crew, overzealous security guards confronted them. As 1/2 of Rae Sremmurd, he was due to perform on Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre stage at 5:55 PM. Security claimed not to recognize the talent and then aggressively initiated contact as they attempted to make their way to the stage,” Lee’s management shared with the publication, offering more insight into how things went south.
“The security guards, which we presume are independent contractors, are seen clearly being the aggressors and then throwing gang signs at end of the video in a celebration,” they added.
Thankfully, nobody has seemed to be injured, and Lee — along with Slim Jxmmi and the rest of the Rae Sremmurd setup crew made it into Coachella in time to take the stage.
Swae Lee had one hell of a weekend at Coachella but unfortunately, not everything was rosy. Footage emerged this morning of a nasty brawl happening as Swae and his crew attempted to enter the festival grounds. Right before the rapper hit the stage, security got physical with members of his team. Not to keep anyone behind, the rapper, along with his crew, intervened. Still, security knocked Swae back into the fences. Still, his team did an exceptional job keeping him safe.
Unfortunately, the brawl went down right in front of Swae Lee’s child. The footage shows a woman carrying a baby scroller, saying, “Get your hands off the f*ckin’ baby.” Though Swae and his crew got deeper into the festival grounds, the security evidently continued to press them further. By the end of it, Swae Lee and his brother Slim Jxmmi made their way to the stage. As expected, they delivered a high-energy performance as Rae Sremmurd.
Swae Lee’s Management Speaks
In a statement to TMZ, Lee’s team explained that the security failed to recognize the talent on the grounds. They explained the festival security blocked Swae as Rae Sremmurd approached their set time. “As Swae Lee attempted to enter the festival with his newborn son and working crew, overzealous security guards confronted them,” the statement reads. “As 1/2 of Rae Sremmurd, he was due to perform on Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre stage at 5:55 PM. Security claimed not to recognize the talent and then aggressively initiated contact as they attempted to make their way to the stage.”
They added, “The security guards, which we presume are independent contractors, are seen clearly being the aggressors and then throwing gang signs at end of the video in a celebration.” Swae’s team praised his security detail for doing an incredible job protecting him and his child. Fortunately, it didn’t hinder Rae Sremmurd’s set where they performed several cuts from their latest project, Sremm 4 Life, which arrived just before Coachella and features singles like “Lean Gone Cold.” Check out the footage of the scrap above and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
