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Kodak Black Had Fans In A Trance With “Tunnel Vision”

February 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black is someone who has had a few troubles over the last few years. Recently, he was put in jail on drug charges and was kept there for quite some time. However, yesterday, he was finally released. Unfortunately, he came right out of jail and threw a rock at a reporter. Overall, it was not a good look for the artist, although some people are blaming the reporter. Whatever the case may be, this has been a bit of a whirlwind, and there is no doubt that fans are concerned for his future.

When these kinds of things happen, fans reminisce about the good times of an artist. As it pertains to Kodak Black, there are plenty of gems from the late 2010s. Of course, one of those songs is none other than “Tunnel Vision.” This track came with some production from Metro Boomin, and one could make the argument that it is one of Kodak’s biggest hits. All of the acclaim is for very good reason.

Kodak Black With A Modern Classic

From the hypnotic production to Kodak’s singing on the song, there is something endearing here. Moreover, he came through with some pretty funny quotables that fans will immediately recognize. When you think about 2016 and 2017-era Kodak, this is certainly one of the first tracks you think about. Hopefully, he can stay out of trouble, and give us more gems like this one.

Let us know what you thought of the track “Tunnel Vision,” in the comments section down below. What is your favorite Kodak song, and what would you say is your favorite album? 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 on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Quotable Lyrics:

I jumped up out the Wraith, Kodak bought a Wraith
I get any girl I want, any girl I want
She want me to save the day, but I ain’t got a cape
She wanna see me every day, she wanna be my bae

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Kanye West Reignited His Beef With Taylor Swift On “Famous”

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West had a lot of people stressed out as it pertains to the rollout for The Life Of Pablo. Overall, this was an album that went through a lot of changes. Even after its release, the project was continuously being tinkered with. From fixing mixes to adding features, TLOP acted as some sort of free-flowing art project. Although the reviews for the album were mixed at first, it seems like the album has aged extremely well. Sure, there are some questionable bars on it, but some of the production here can be classified as Ye’s best.

During this era, Ye didn’t really care whom he offended. You can say the same of his current mentality. However, this was really true with The Life Of Pablo. Yesterday, the album turned eight years old, and with Taylor Swift-Kanye conspiracies running rampant, we figured it would be appropriate to revisit “Famous.” Fans know this as the song where Ye theorized about having sex with Taylor. This led to a huge firestorm that even involved a leaked phone call with Kim Kardashian. Whatever the case, this song remains memorable for both the lyrics, and the incredible Rihanna feature.

Kanye West Couldn’t Help Himself

Like many of the tracks on The Life Of Pablo, this song is anthemic. It has phenomenal production while Ye sounds as confident as ever. On an album like Vultures, his lyrics have gone completely downhill. However, The Life Of Pablo and “Famous” in particular will have you yearning for a time when Ye still cared about having a personality. No matter what, you can’t help but feel like TLOP is a moment in time we will unfortunately never get back.

Let us know your favorite track off of The Life Of Pablo, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

I be Puerto Rican day parade floatin’
That Benz Marina Del Rey coastin’
She in school to be a real estate agent
Last month I helped her with the car payment

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Kanye West & Kendrick Lamar Delivered A Rap Epic With “No More Parties In LA”

January 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West came out with The Life Of Pablo back in 2016. Overall, this is a project that fans were extremely excited about. Although there were some detractors to the album at first, it is now considered as another classic in his discography. Moreover, there were some interesting singles that were released prior to the full release. One of those tracks was none other than “No More Parties In LA.” In fact, just a week ago today, this song turned eight years old. It is a song that features Kendrick Lamar and has some of Kanye’s best rapping of the last decade.

Ye has delivered plenty of tracks that feature great rapping over the years. However, “No More Parties In LA” is something truly special. Kendrick was at the top of his game during this era, so to have him on the song came as a surprise. Moreover, Kanye outrapped Kendrick at points. Sure, Kanye had a much longer part, but no matter. Ye was going ballistic on the song, and it made for one of the most memorable moments on all of TLOP.

Kanye West x Kendrick Lamar

These days, this track continues to live in infamy. Whenever Ye gives us a poorly phrased “Burger King” bar, fans reflect fondly on perhaps the last great verse he ever gave us. Hopefully, Ye gets back to this version of himself sometime in the future. At this point, it is hard to believe it will ever happen.

Let us know your thoughts on “No More Parties In LA,” in the comments section down below. Is this your favorite track off The Life Of Pablo? If not, what is? Also, who had the better performance, Ye or Kendrick? 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 on your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

A backpack n***a with luxury tastebuds
And the Louis Vuitton store got all of my pay stubs
Got pussy from beats I did for n****s more famous
When did I become A-list? I wasn’t even on a list

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Ja Rule & Ashanti Delivered A Classic With “Always On Time”

January 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ja Rule is an artist who dominated the late 90s and early 2000s. Overall, he is someone who appreciated r&b and merged it with his brand of rap. Ultimately, this proved to be commercially successful, and it led to iconic tracks and albums. In 2001, he dropped Pain Is Love which is an album that is still discussed to this day. Within the tracklist are some true gems that showcase Ja’s talent for songwriting and collaboration. Of course, one of the songs that still gets a ton of plays is “Always On Time,” with Ashanti.

This is a classic song of that era that still stands the test of time. Although Ja Rule’s career eventually fizzled out a few years after this project, the fans still remember fondly. Furthermore, the artist is thinking of making a comeback and dropping a new album. Consequently, songs like “Always On Time” are being remembered with a sense of fondness and nostalgia.

Ja Rule In His Prime

The track, produced by Irv Gotti, has some gorgeous guitar samples that compliment Ashanti and Ja Rule nicely. Ashanti’s hook on the song is iconic and it makes you want to sing along. Meanwhile, Ja comes through with solid verses that are quite raunchy in nature. The chemistry here is off the charts, and there is no doubt that these two knew how to make hits together.

With Ja Rule looking to drop an album soon, let us know what your expectations are for his new music, in the comments section below. Also, tell us which Ja Rule songs and projects are your favorites. Lastly, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and all of their upcoming releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Girl, get a grip, c’mon, pull it together
It’s only a sunshower, we been through worse weather
Like, the stormy nights you wrote a Dear Ja letter
And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather

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50 Cent Showcased His Incredible Hook Writing Skills On “P.I.M.P.”

December 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent delivered a masterpiece with his 2003 album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. This album is officially 20 years old and it is hard to believe that is the case. After all, a lot of our readers and even writers on this site grew up on this album. For younger millennials and some Gen Z, this was their introduction to the genre. However, for others, this was just another great album in a sea of legendary releases from the hip-hop world. With the culture turning 50 years old this year, it is important to talk about albums like Get Rich and give it its due flowers.

20 years ago today, this album was crowned the best-selling album of 2003. It went up against some heavy-hitters that year, however, Fif was the one who dominated the year. With that said, we are celebrating this Thursday by highlighting a track from the album. Below, you will find the audio of the song “P.I.M.P.” This is a track that has some iconic production, and that hook is just another example of how Fif was on another level at this time.

50 Cent Forged His Legacy With “GRODT”

Overall, this is a defining album of the 2000s. Songs like “P.I.M.P.” further that legacy and make this one of the greatest hip-hop projects ever. Of course, there are plenty of great tracks to choose from off of this project. It is a huge accomplishment for Fif and one that we are glad to have, all of these years later.

Let us know your favorite song on Get Rich or Die Tryin’, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and all of their upcoming releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

She feed them foolish fantasies, they pay her ’cause they want her
I spit a little G, man, and my game got her
An hour later, have that ass up in the Ramada
Them trick n****s in her ear sayin’ they think about her
I got the bitch by the bar, tryna get a drink up out her

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Playboi Carti Delivered A Hypnotic Banger With “Over”

December 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti has been dropping a whole lot of music as of late. Overall, this is kind of surprising. Carti is a mysterious artist and we don’t typically hear him drop singles in succession. However, he has given us three incredible tracks in just a short amount of time. It has been an impressive display, and fans are definitely happy about what they are hearing. With that said, his upcoming album is certainly making us nostalgic for Whole Lotta Red.

It also helps that Whole Lotta Red dropped on Christmas Day in 2020. At the height of the pandemic, Carti swooped in and ultimately saved Christmas. The album may have been a bit divisive at first, but there is no doubt that it was a success. At this point, it is considered a classic, and on this wonderful Thursday, we offer a throwback. Below, you can find the track “Over” which was a callback of sorts to 2018’s Die Lit.

Playboi Carti Has Hits

This is a song with hypnotic production that completely takes over. It will immediately leave you in a trance as Carti delivers some nice vocals that fit the track perfectly. No, this song is not about the bars. Instead, it is simply about the vibes. It makes for a great listen and it is one of the many reasons why WLR is a fantastic body of work.

Let us know what you think of “Over,” in the comments section down below. What is your favorite song off of Whole Lotta Red? Also, tell us how excited you are for the new Carti album to come out. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

We rob the bank ’cause we want profit (Damn)
We took our share and kept it solid (What? What? What?)
We took that route ’cause we about it (Yeah)
Say you catchin’ them bodies, I highly doubt it (Catchin’ them bodies, what? Yeah)

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Travis Scott, The Weeknd, & Tame Impala Cooked Up A Classic With “Skeletons”

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is currently in the news thanks to the release of his brand-new album, Utopia. Overall, this has proven to be a polarizing album. Some people love it, and others absolutely hate it. With that being said, many are looking back at Scott’s output to see what his best album truly is. While we maintain that it is Rodeo, Astroworld would have to be a close second. In fact, today marks the fifth anniversary of the latter’s release. This project was a tour de force when it dropped, and it is still making an impact.

When you look at the 17-track runtime of Astroworld, you will immediately see a ton of great tracks. Of course, “Sicko Mode” and “Stargazing” are huge standouts. However, you cannot talk about this album without also mentioning “Skeletons” with the likes of Tame Impala and The Weeknd. Overall, this track brings forth a gorgeous psychedelic sound that puts Scott and The Weeknd’s voices front and center. Meanwhile, that iconic Tame Impala guitar tone reigns supreme.

One Of Travis Scott’s Best

Astroworld was always going for a psychedelic sound to begin with. However, on this track in particular, we get the culmination of these psych-trap elements. Moreover, it is probably one of the few instances on the album where Scott is able to stand out when compared to his features. When you look back at Travis and his discography, this is a song that has to be considered one of his top 10 efforts.

Let us know what you think of this Astroworld cut, in the comments section down below. Additionally, tell us your favorite song from the album, in the comments section down below. You can also stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on the biggest releases from the biggest artists.

Quotable Lyrics:

We just rocked Coachella, I gave her half of the check
It was good sex, honorable mention to the neck
(Just let this wash on me)
Didn’t pass the loud, that was out of respect

Read More: Travis Scott “Utopia” Review

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Drake Introduced Himself To Many With “Over”

June 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At this point, Drake is one of the biggest superstars that the music world has ever seen. Overall, some will say that he is the greatest rapper ever. Others will simply put him in their top 10 and top fives. Regardless of how you feel, there is no doubt that he has some massive records and some even bigger albums. However, in order to get to where he is now, he had to have started somewhere. Of course, plenty of fans remember his So Far Gone mixtape from 2009.

Although, one of his best introductions to a lot of music listeners was 2010s Thank Me Later. In fact, Thank Me Later turned 13 years old today. Drake’s debut album came out on June 15th and it was a huge hit with plenty of great tracks. Throughout this project, Drake was able to show fans that he can rap and sing, all at the same time. Ultimately, this album would lay the groundwork for his subsequent projects. Furthermore, one of the standouts on the album is none other than “Over.”

Drake Had A Classic With “Thank Me Later”

This is a track that fans can immediately recognize thanks to the hook at the beginning. It is an anthemic track that for some, may sound dated due to the production. However, you can’t listen to a song like this without getting nostalgia for a time when LeBron James was in a Miami Heat jersey and music listeners were finding out who Nicki Minaj is. Overall, it is a product of its time, but a great one at that.

Since that time, Drake has certainly come a long way musically. He has been evolving as an artist and he is still exploring new sounds. Only time will tell what he brings us on his next effort. Let us know your favorite track from Thank Me Later, in the comments section below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I really can’t see the end getting any closer
But I’ll probably still be the man when everything is over
So I’m riding through this city with my high-beams on
Can you see me? Can you see me? Get your Visine on

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Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert Reaffirmed Their Chemistry On “Shoota”

May 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti remains one of the biggest artists in hip-hop today. However, five years ago, no one knew how he was going to follow up his incredible run in 2017. Overall, this included songs like “Magnolia” and “Wokeuplikethis.” In the end, Carti was able to do it with a surprise album that dropped five years ago today. That album is none other than his hypnotic soundscape, Die Lit. This is still considered to be his best work which is impressive as Whole Lotta Red still very much exists.

There were plenty of fantastic tracks on this album. From the hypnotic opener “Long Time” to the follow-up “R.I.P,” Carti delivered some range and then some. However, it was the track with Lil Uzi Vert dubbed “Shoota” that truly encapsulated the 2018 sound. Overall, this is a song that fans loved right away. Of course, Uzi and Playboi Carti have a long history of collaborations, and this song only reaffirmed what fans already knew.

Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert Did What They Had To Do

From Uzi’s opening verse to the crescendos in the beat that eventually lead to Carti’s verse, this song is iconic. Although this song definitely got hit with the meme treatment, it was a staple of most rap playlists. This song ultimately set the tone for the narratives around Carti. Subsequently, after Die Lit, all eyes were on Carti. With WLR, he made sure to show people that he wasn’t just a flash in the pan.

Hopefully, Carti and Uzi collaborate with one another again, very soon. Perhaps that collaborative album is real, after all. With this being the five-year anniversary of Die Lit, let us know your favorite track from the album, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the music world. We will always keep you informed on new releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Everybody rock with me because I’m up now
Took your girl and I’ma score like I made the touchdown
Swervin’ in that Lambo’, doors go up, not on a bus now
Used to want a G-Shock, now I’m walking with a bustdown