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Lil Yachty & J. Cole Are Our “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update’s “Secret Recipe”

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This week’s Fire Emoji playlist update is ushering in the last quarter of the year, and September closed off with some absolute heat. In fact, there was an interesting theme this week when it came to new releases in hip-hop: duos. For example, Lil Yachty and J. Cole impressed everyone with their lyrical chemistry over an old-school-feeling beat on the track “The Secret Recipe.” In addition, we got some more expected and long-awaited fare from an iconic team-up in rap: Rick Ross and Meek Mill. Moreover, they just released their triumphant and bar-heavy single “SHAQ & KOBE,” the preview to their upcoming full-length collab project.

Furthermore, this week’s Fire Emoji edition couldn’t go without mentioning Lil Wayne’s Tha Fix Before Tha VI, the anticipatory project to his long-awaited Tha Carter VI album. Specifically, we had to highlight the relentless flows, wordplay, and consistent hunger displayed on the track “Slip.” Another highlight off that tape is “To The Bank” with Cool & Dre, on which Weezy taps into his trap bag and shows he can do it just as well. Also, there were other similarly high-energy cuts this week, namely “ISSA PARTY” from Latto and BabyDrill.

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However, we also need some time to chill down a little on Fire Emoji, and who better to fuse those two worlds together than Rod Wave? His cut “Turks & Caicos” with 21 S*vage off of his new album Nostalgia is low-key, but still packs a percussive punch while paying lyrical and melodic homage to Hov (we’ll let you find out which track he references). The new CMG compilation Gangsta Art 2 also brought us some bangers, such as “Cha Cha Cha” with GloRilla and Fivio Foreign, plus “50/50” by Moneybagg Yo. To keep the duos theme going, we have Lyrical Lemonade’s new single off their upcoming album, “Guitar In My Room” with Lil Durk and Kid Cudi.

Meanwhile, YG and Tyga’s new mixtape Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist held a standout in “Brand New” with Tunechi’s assistance. Finally, we have Kelvin Krash’s new album HARSH, who tapped A$AP Rocky on the song “GET A GRIP.” Let us know what your favorite hype release of the week was in the comments down below. Check out our Fire Emoji playlist update above and stay up to date on HNHH for more great rap releases each week.

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Did J. Cole Diss NBA YoungBoy On ‘The Secret Recipe?’

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In his music, Grammy Award-winning emcee J. Cole often prides himself on mentoring the new generation of rappers. As a veteran in the game, the Dreamville Records head honcho advocates for peace amongst the new wave of entertainers. However, it looks like he’s unintentionally been roped into one of the culture’s biggest feuds. Never one to back down from the opportunity to lyrically spar with other acts, Cole seemingly decided to address the matter on his new track with Lil Yachty. So, did J. Cole diss NBA YoungBoy on “The Secret Recipe?”

Although he doesn’t directly mention YoungBoy by name, it surely seems like that’s who he’s talking about. In his verse, J. Cole raps, “Studio steppers movin’ extra on songs, fakin’ rep / Only breakin’ bad in the lab, thought y’all was makin’ meth / N****s makin’ threats and I laugh, that’s ’cause you ain’t a threat / Don’t ask how I feel ’bout no rappers, sh*t, they okay, I guess / Incomin’ call, press the button, the one that say accept / He FaceTime to ask for a feature and saw the face of death / I’m on your song, your streams goin’ up, not quite the Drake effect / But don’t complain, b*tch, take what you get and cut the label check.”

Cole has had public spats with Kanye West, Diddy, and even Lil Pump, but given YoungBoy’s recent jab, there is little room for anything else to be considered. “J a ho’, that n**** played it cold, like he was gon’ do a feature,” rapped YoungBoy on his recent song “F*ck The Industry Pt. 2.”

Based on both YoungBoy and Cole’s lyrics, their friction could be tied to a potential collaboration gone sour. However, fans online believe that the war of words kicked off after J. Cole appeared on his longtime rival and fellow rapper Lil Durk’s song “All My Life.”

J. Cole Appears To Hit NBA YoungBoy With Some Not-So-Sublte Bars On “The Secret Recipe.”

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J Cole and Lil Yachty shocked fans last night when they decided to come through with a new record together. Overall, the song is called “The Secret Recipe.” and it is most definitely a unique song. This is a track that features some cool jazzy production that also has elements of psychedelia. Moreover, both of these artists came through with some fiery verses that fans were impressed by. Sure, they might be an unlikely duo, but there is no doubt that Yachty is gaining more and more respect from his peers.

As for Cole’s contributions to the track, many are talking about a couple of bars that seem to be directed at NBA YoungBoy. If you remember, YoungBoy dropped a track called “F*ck The Industry Pt. 2.” In this song, he claims Cole promised him a feature, but never came through. “J a ho, that n**** played it cold like he was gon’ do a feature,” he said. “So I texted his line a muscle sign, I swear it’s gon’ be nice to meet you.” On “The Secret Recipe.” Cole alludes to rappers wanting features and how he isn’t about the threats.

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J. Cole Delivers Fiery Verse

“N***** makin’ threats and I laugh, that’s ’cause you ain’t a threat /Don’t ask how I feel ’bout no rappers, s***, they okay, I guess,” Cole raps. “Incomin’ call, press the button, the one that say accept /He FaceTime to ask for a feature and saw the face of death.” The message here seems pretty clear cut. Although he does not call YoungBoy out by name, there is definitely some intention behind what he is saying. Either way, you have to love Cole’s energy.

Let us know what you think of Cole’s verse, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed of the biggest releases from the biggest artists.

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Lil Yachty Taps J. Cole For Surprise New Track “The Secret Recipe.”

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Lil Yachty has been on a roll this year. From his album Let’s Start Here to his wide array of singles, 2023 has been the year of Lil Yachty. Moreover, he is currently besties with Drake. He has the inside track on For All The Dogs, and fans are curious what the artist’s next direction will be. Overall, Yachty’s growth since 2016 has been very fun to watch. It feels like he is dropping new tracks almost every week, and fans are definitely grateful. On Friday, he came through again, this time with a single featuring J. Cole.

Below, you can find the lowkey music video to a track called “The Secret Recipe.” On this song, we get a psychedelic jazz instrumental that will make people think of Yachty’s album from earlier in the year. That said, the vibe of this track is much different. It contains Yachty starting off the track with a plethora of off-kilter bars. Halfway through the song, J. Cole comes in the mix where he pretty much puts the entire industry on notice.

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It feels like Cole is going after everyone with this verse, and fans are definitely going to appreciate that. This is one of those instances where you can’t help but be mesmerized by Cole and his ability to captivate you with each line. While Cole and Yachty might be an unlikely duo, it ends up working out.

Let us know what you think of this new collaboration between Lil Yachty and J. Cole, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists in the world. There are still some great projects to be released throughout 2023.

Quotable Lyrics:

Allegedly, they figured out that I’m the secret recipe
The baddest hoes gon’ test the E, then blame the high for wantin’ sex
I never wanted peace, fuck all the opps, I support Malcolm X
The stack of chains is just a front
Overtaxed and underwhelming, your jeweler pulled a major stunt
I don’t smoke weed, already blunt, all of my cars, I had to hunt

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Lil Yachty And J Cole Have ‘The Secret Recipe’ Down To A Rap Science On Their New Collab

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Lil Yachty isn’t slowing down. Tonight (September 28), the multifaceted rapper and singer, who dropped his psychedelic rock-influenced album Let’s Start Here back in January, has shared a new single, “The Secret Recipe.”

On “The Secret Recipe,” Yachty reminds us of his rap prowess, which is what brought him to instant fame in the mid-2010s.

Over a jazzy, instrument-driven beat, Yachty treats us to clever wordplay, channeling a newfound confidence as he freestyles effortlessly.

“I don’t smoke weed, already blunt, all of my cars, I had to hunt / My doggy young as hell but still will step, we call him runt / Like window shoppers, I see through every front,” raps Yachty.

J. Cole then hops in, delivering a verse equally as structured, reaffirming his GOAT status. He also notable calls out industry folk using social activism for clout.

“I started saying less / I had to stop it / Peeped how they profit off of racial stress / Some activists got so rich, they probably wished we stayed oppressed.

In the song’s accompanying video, the two rappers are seen in an empty arena, rapping their asses off, while making it look so damn easy.

You can see the video for “The Secret Recipe” above.