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Snoop Dogg Crafted A Sick Posse Cut 24 Years Ago On “Tha Last Meal” Cut, “Lay Low”

December 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

24 years ago today, Snoop Dogg released his final No Limit album and his first Doggy Style release, Tha Last Meal. To celebrate, we’re looking back at the biggest hit off of it, “Lay Low” featuring Master P, Nate Dogg, Tha Eastsidaz, and Butch Cassidy. It’s a pretty straightforward gangster rap cut with a crisp drum beat, resonant piano hits, string samples, and one of Nate’s many smooth and iconic choruses and melodic performances.

However, this time around, this throwback reminiscing is actually pretty fitting. After all, Snoop Dogg just dropped his new Dr. Dre collab album Missionary and is reflecting on his career with some interesting remarks, so it’s only natural that fans would follow suit in this trip down memory lane. Especially for younger hip-hop fans out there, this marks an opportunity for them to learn about Tha Doggfather’s other big records, of which “Lay Low” sits as a highlight on Tha Last Meal.

As much as Snoop Dogg is hip to rap’s current landscape, such as the UMG petition from Drake and rising hip-hop stars like Sexyy Red, there’s nothing like a classic cut like “Lay Low” to keep his legacy alive. A lot of the new material he presents to the contemporary rap world roots itself in these classics, so make sure to do your research before diving into Missionary. This specific era of the Long Beach legend was a turbulent one behind the scenes, but that struggle could not stop these artists’ talent from shining through.

Snoop Dogg’s “Lay Low”

Quotable Lyrics
Lay low, nobody move until I say so,
Limo tint rolling deep like the President,
See, I don’t go to clubs, I never chase a b***h,
I’m here to bang that gangsta s**t ’til the apocalypse

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Christina Milian Throwback Photo Has Nick Cannon Reminiscing About His First Love

December 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Christina Milian took to X to share a series of new photos, prompting her supporters to take a walk down memory lane. “Forever your girl #NYC #ParisMorganVibes,” she captioned her post. The Shade Room proceeded to share a clip of Milian’s Love Don’t Cost a Thing character next to a current shot, proving that time has treated her well.

Immediately, this post caught the attention of her co-star Nick Cannon, who rushed to the comments section to weigh in. He didn’t hold back in the slightest, making it clear that he still has love for the performer. “First Love,” he wrote simply alongside a red heart emoji. For those who don’t recall, Milian and Cannon began dating after meeting on the set of the 2003 film. In 2005, they decided to go their separate ways, with Milian accusing Cannon of infidelity. During an interview with PEOPLE last year, Cannon admitted that he regrets not having children with her.

Nick Cannon Leaves Flirty Comment On Christina Milian’s Photo

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“If I say this, I know it’s gonna go viral. When Christina Milian and I were doing Love Don’t Cost a Thing, I remember when I found out she was pregnant, I was like, ‘Dang, man,’ but I was so happy for her,” he told the outlet at the time. “I remember we were kids in love, early on, and so we talked about that … But to each his own. Life plans it out. The universe gives it how it’s supposed to be given.”

Cannon’s latest comment arrives just a few days after his partner Bre Tiesi opened up about their relationship, and clarified where they stand. “I’d like to be very clear. We don’t co-parent, we are very much together,” she said on the Wednesdays podcast with Sophie Habboo. “And that’s why people are confused. Me and my partner have been on and off for years […] Basically, he has other partners, and we’re just open and happy and that’s our thing… People call it all kinds of sh*t. I call it, ‘I do what I want to do.’”

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Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s “Gin And Juice” Proves They Can Thrive In Any Era

December 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre go together like peanut butter and jelly. You can never separate the two, and they are an iconic pairing. They are also timeless and have excelled at any point in history as well. It’s why their upcoming project, Missionary, will be a fun listening experience. Even though they aren’t at the beginning of their careers anymore, their names and past works carry so much weight. Part of the reason for that is because of one of the most memorable hip-hop projects of all time, Doggystyle. Not too long ago, Snoop D-O-double-G’s debut turned 31 years old, and still, it sounds extremely fresh.

That’s thanks to the sounds of songs like “Gin and Juice,” it’s most popular track. The G-funk subgenre in general is so smooth and accessible that it can excel in so many scenarios. Whether it be at a party, kick back, or while just doing stuff around the house, the instrumentation utilized give it that endless replay factor. It’s why this track and so many others on Doggystyle still ring off today. In a way, we hope that Missionary will give off that full circle moment type of feel. Even an improvement or update to their formula would make for a great time. The early reviews are suggesting that, so it sounds like we are headed for more excellence from the Dr. and Snoop.

“Gin And Juice” – Snoop Dogg

Quotable Lyrics:

With so much drama in the L-B-C
It’s kind of hard bein’ Snoop D-O-double-G
But I, somehow, some way
Keep comin’ up with funky-a** s***, like, every single day
May I kick a little something (Yeah)
For the Gs and make a few ends (Yeah)

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Kendrick Lamar & SZA Went More Commercial But Remained Authentic With “All The Stars”

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rapper and singer duos are some of the best types of tandems in music. There are tons of great ones out there like any Sampha and MC collab, Travis Scott and The Weekend, as well as Kanye West and Rihanna. Those are just a few, but you cannot forget to throw Kendrick Lamar and SZA into that mix. They may not have the most instantly recognizable collabs out there. However, when they link, it’s never a miss. Their history traces back to SZA’s first project Z back in 2014 on “Babylon.” You then have “Doves in the Wind” off of Ctrl and after that, it’s “All The Stars.”

This Black Panther soundtrack lead single was the one that showed off their pop crossover ability. It’s easily their most commercial-sounding release yet. After all, it was made for a movie. However, it doesn’t come off as tacky or as a money grab. SZA’s vocals on her verse and the chorus are some of her most stunning and emotion-filled of her career. Kendrick keeps it more lowkey, but when you read into the lyrics, they cut deep and are extremely relatable. Especially with the track being about how scary it can be to chase after what you want/deserve. It’s up to you where you feel this effort of theirs should be ranked amongst the rest, now with “luther” and “gloria” in the mix. But this cut deserves its flowers due its incredible impact on a massive blockbuster, as well as listeners of all ages.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar “GNX” Review

“All The Stars” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Quotable Lyrics:

Tell me what you gon’ do to me (Do to me)
Confrontation ain’t nothin’ new to me (New to me)
You can bring a bullet, bring a sword, bring a morgue
But you can’t bring the truth to me (Truth to me)
F*** you and all your expectations (Expectations)
I don’t even want your congratulations (Congratulations)

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Metro Boomin Completed A Perfect Sequence Two Years Ago Today With “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)”

December 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin had always been a very respectable and exciting producing talent prior to what we know him to be now. To clarify, he is now indeed one of the most in-demand visionaries of the modern rap era. But back in the mid-2010s, he was more a name on the rise. He had some hit records under his belt, with a majority of them being with Future. Their effortless connection on tracks is a big reason why he’s at where he’s at. Overall, there aren’t many better rapper/producer duos than these trap icons. But they boldly decided to take a break from collaborating following the release of Pluto’s 2017 self-titled album.

Things still wound up working out for both of them, though. Fewtch was still making wavy and ignorant bangers, and Metro was honing in on creating a more recognizable sound. However, everyone wanted to see them get back in the lab together at some point soon. Well, it took about five years too long, as they finally linked back up on Metro’s sophomore effort, HEROES & VILLAINS. Fans wouldn’t have to wait until the backend of the tracklist to hear them again, as Future took us back in time to his dominant 2015 run with a spectacular and fiery performance on the second cut, “Superhero” with Chris Brown. It was a ceremonious event and remains to be one for us every time we revisit this timeless track. Making it even more special is how well it capitalized on the grand and operatic opener “On Time.” It’s one of the best back-to-back sequences in hip-hop in years on a top-tier trap record.

“Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” – Metro Boomin, Future, & Chris Brown

Quotable Lyrics:

Told you from the begin, upper echelon
I get to stackin’ up, I’m untouchable
I get to represent, money multiple
I’m at the top of the charts, unapproachable
Bread by the loaf, turbo the motor
Tic-Tac-Toe, kill another vulture

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J Cole Shows That He’s Been Ready To Take Over The Rap Throne On “Simba”

November 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While we are all still waiting on The Fall Off to arrive, J Cole still did a pretty cool thing last night. The legendary North Carolina rapper and producer brought his debut mixtape, The Come Up Mixtape Vol. 1 to streaming. The May 2007 release is one of three coveted projects prior to his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. This tape was brought out thanks to MC delivering his new audio series Inevitable. He announced that over the weekend, it’s going to be 10 episodes, and will reveal some cool BTS of Cole’s career leading up to 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

As it stands, fans are speculating that we could be getting all three of these foundational mixtapes. That’s especially because The Come Up was dropped in tandem with the first episode which was also titled after the project. If that’s true, then we will also have The Warm Up on November 22 and Friday Night Lights on November 27. It’s an exciting thought, but for now, we are revisiting one of J Cole’s earliest hits, “Simba.” Here, you are getting him at his hungriest as he likens himself to Simba from The Lion King, as the heir to rap throne, which he believes belonged to his soon-to-be mentor, JAY-Z. Overall, it’s a motivational anthem. Additionally, it’s an early look into how his writing and flows would evolve.

“Simba” – J Cole

Quotable Lyrics:

Man, I’m hungry, does it show? Ain’t nuttin’ funny, f*** a joke
I’m gettin’ money ’til my pockets need a tummy tuck, I hope
You n****s woke now, impermanently send you to hell
You meet the devil, sign a permanent lease, word on the streets
Is I’m the prince n****, check the splendor, and I can’t wait
To be the King, n****: young Simba, word on the streets

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Gunna & Young Thug Need To Rekindle Their Friendship So We Can Get Songs Like “Lesbian” Again

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

2024 has been a very combative year for hip-hop, that almost goes without saying. The number of beefs that us and fans are witnessing is quite remarkable, but also kind of saddening. Sure, the competitive nature of it all is something that has helped revitalized the genre after a down year in 2023 in some respects. However, wishing for a more exciting stretch has come with some drawbacks for sure. The loss of fantastic duos is probably the most glaring of them all. Drake being up against well over a dozen MCs and adjacent acts has stripped away a lot of potential collabs. Once some of his closest pals in Metro Boomin and Future are now mortal enemies.

We could go on and on about the rest, but we now have to shift our focus to Gunna and Young Thug. There are the most recent to be at odds thanks to a tweet and delete from the YSL boss. “Gunna stop acting like we friends on the internet, I don’t know u my guy,” he tweeted days after his release from the RICO trial. Gunna has yet to speak on the matter, but we are almost 100% positive he’s on that same energy. It’s got us reminiscing on tracks between Gunna and Young Thug like “Lesbian,” which seem like a relic of the past now. It may be a Metro Boomin track, but the way they were able to match each other’s energy was special anytime the worked together was special. Time usually heals most things, so hopefully, that’s all that’s required.

“Lesbian”- Gunna, Young Thug, & Metro Boomin

Quotable Lyrics:

I might start coppin’ gold like I’m Mr. T (What?)
I wan’ ride the new Rolls or that Bentley B (That Bentley B)
Yeah we gon’ cop some Chanel, the double C (That double C)
I done bought her a bag, got her lovin’ me (Yeah)
I’ma pop, I’ma flex like I’m Double D (Flex, wet)
I’ma hop on the jet, hit another city (‘Nother city)

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GZA & Method Man Gave Us A Classic “Shadowboxin’” Class Almost 30 Years Ago: Stream

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

29 years ago today – on November 7, 1995 – GZA dropped one of the best ever Wu-Tang Clan solo albums with Liquid Swords. Of course, there are a lot of highlights to name, whether that’s the “4th Chamber” posse cut with Ghostface Killah, RZA, and Killah Priest or the vivid “Cold World.” However, to celebrate the classic LP’s anniversary, we decided to highlight “Shadowboxin’” featuring Method Man, an essential Wu cut with a relatively unique sonic identity compared to their usual fare.

Thanks to RZA’s excellent flip of eerie tones, slick guitar licks, and simple drums on “Shadowboxin’,” this is one of the most hauntingly gentle, icy, and hypnotic songs not just on Liquid Swords, but also in GZA, Method Man, and the wider Wu-Tang Clan’s catalog. The Genius’ emphatic and raw middle verse pairs perfectly with “The Workload” MC’s more menacing and cold feature verses. It’s also very interesting to see just how well this beat fits into today’s hip-hop context, especially given the clash of more light melodic elements with the Wu grit that so many continue to try to emulate.

For these reasons and many more, it’s easy to see why Liquid Swords has endured in the hip-hop canon in the strong and gradually more reverent fashion that it has. If you’re looking to revisit this classic, then we’d recommend you spin GZA and Method Man’s “Shadowboxin’” if you aren’t playing the whole thing front to back. Find it on your preferred streaming service or check the music video out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some standout bars and the comments section for you to join in the festivities. For more throwback gems from the rap world, come back to HNHH.

GZA’s “Shadowboxin’” With Method Man: Stream & Watch The Music Video

Quotable Lyrics
Protect your neck, my sword still remains imperial,
Before I blast the mic, RZA scratch off the serial,
We reign all year ’round from June to June,
While n***as bite immediately, if not soon

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YG & Nipsey Hussle’s “FDT” Remains A Major Anthem For A Lot Of Americans Today

November 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s another divisive day in America as Donald Trump just won the 2024 election overnight. The Republican representative won and in pretty convincing fashion, taking 277 of a possible 538 electoral votes. Kamala Harris made things interesting in the final stretch, ultimately finishing with 224 votes. Some are rejoicing and others are fearful for what the next four years will look like in the U.S. Overall, presidential elections are always going to lead to a lot of stress regardless of how qualified the candidates are or not in the eyes of the general population. That was definitely true in 2016 when Trump first got into office with many musicians (especially hip-hop artists) voicing the concerns for the country.

YG and Nipsey Hussle were pretty much the voices in that regard of the anti-Trump movement back then with their West Coast anthem, “FDT.” Since last night, many have been running to social media already to tag YG asking for a part three or asking Amazon Alexa to play the track. The song released as a single back on March 30, 2016 and would eventually land on his excellent record from that same year, Still Brazy. “FDT” became an immediate target for the Secret Service for its blatant lyrical jabs at the now current POTUS, with certain lines getting cut. The music video was also a major story, as the video shoot was interrupted by local police. No arrests were made, but numerous citations were handed out. YG and Nip might have ruffled some feathers, but they gave a voice to those who didn’t have enough standing.

“FDT” – YG & Nipsey Hussle

Quotable Lyrics:

Speakin’ for some people that you prolly ain’t know
It’s pressure built up and it’s prolly gon’ blow
And if we say go then they’re prolly gon’ go
You vote Trump then you’re prolly on dope
And if you like me then you prolly ain’t know
And if you been to jail you can prolly still vote

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Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Went Toe-To-Toe On “Black Friday”: Who Won?

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole are not on the best of terms right now. Overall, this mostly has to do with Kendrick’s recent beef against Drake, and some of the fallout from “First Person Shooter.” If you remember, J. Cole and Drake referred to themselves as the Big Three in that collab. However, Kendrick was not too happy about this and unleashed an iconic verse on “Like That” that reaffirmed his position at the top of the rap game. This subsequently led to a massive beef between Kendrick and Drake that left Cole on the sidelines.

On Thursday, Cole came through with a new song called “Port Antonio” in which he showed love to Drake and Kendrick. He explained why he opted out of the beef and how it wasn’t for him to get involved. On this Throwback Thursday, the song is reminding us of what could have been between Cole and Kendrick. Back in 2015, there were rumors that these two would drop an album together. Of course, the song that drove this hype was “Black Friday.” The first half features Kendrick rapping over Cole’s “A Tale of 2 Cities” while the second half has Cole rapping over “Alright.” Both artists give their best efforts and to this day, many wonder who actually won.

Who do you believe had the best verse on “Black Friday,” Kendrick or J. Cole? Do you think these two will ever change their minds and bless us with a collaborative album? Let us know in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Had Us Wanting A Collab Album

Quotable Lyrics:

I like my raps extra prolific
Since freestyling on lunch tables and park benches
And I won’t mention my 10,000 hours in training
While juggling, gang-banging, my balancing was tremendous
And now we look at the competition as quick submission
They tappin’ out before we even get a chance to miss ‘em

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