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tobi lou Is In His Bag On “Numbers (Solo Version)”: Stream

December 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday (December 29) marked the final New Music Friday of the year. We were surprised to see how many artists still came through with new content. Jack Harlow’s Instagram-exclusive track “Drive Safe” is quickly growing on fans. Meanwhile, Chief Keef helped Sexyy Red remix her viral club banger, “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad).” At HNHH, we’ve already shared our favourite rap and R&B releases of the year. Still, that doesn’t mean we’re done celebrating all that’s dropping in the final moments of 2023. tobi lou is among those who caught our attention this weekend, finally sharing the full solo cut of his “Numbers” snippet from much earlier in his career.

“She say I changed like I switched up on her / I ain’t change, I just didn’t want you,” he confidently sings. “I just started believing in myself / You don’t know how good that s**t feels.” His heartfelt lyrics continue, “What is you doing? / I’m f**king up the economy / Doing numbers like the lottery / All you ever did was doubted me / And now you can’t get a hold of me.”

Tobi Lou Finally Shares “Numbers”

As Genius notes, “Numbers” will appear on lou’s forthcoming LP, tobi lou and the Mood. Days before dropping this off, we heard the singer on “FOOD” with FARADA and WIND MIRAGE, as well as September EP, Perish Blue (Fall Tour). Across those eight titles, the only guest feature TL relied upon came from Young Thug on “Cobra,” which continues to be a fan favourite.

Check out the latest version of tobi lou’s “Numbers” above. If you’re feeling the groovy track, make sure to add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our weekly Fire Emoji round-up at the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

What is you doing?
I’m f**king up the economy
Doing numbers like the lottery
All you ever did was doubted me
And now you can’t get a hold of me

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T-Pain & Akon Still Have Us Feeling Nostalgic For Their Iconic Collab “Bartender”

December 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in the mid-2000s, T-Pain was coming out with all sorts of big hits. However, he was criminally underrated and quite frankly, overhated. A lot of the hate came from those who opposed his use of autotune. Overall, there were a lot of people who felt like it was cheapening the art of singing. People who think that are flat-out wrong. His use of autotune is extremely influential and it ultimately inspired a ton of contemporary artists. Moreover, T-Pain has proven that his natural singing voice is beautiful.

One of his biggest hits from his run in the 2000s was none other than “Bartender” with Akon. This was a track that featured on the same album as “Buy U A Drank,” which just goes to show he was on a roll during this time. Below, you can find the music video for the track, which continues to be a huge hit, all of these years later. If you are looking for your dose of 2000s nostalgia today, then look no further than this offering.

T-Pain x Akon

T-Pain continues to do his thing. He is even getting his own residency in Las Vegas. He certainly has enough hits to make it happen. Furthermore, he has also made a nice lane for himself doing song covers. The man can perform, and we are excited to see what he is able to do next.

Let us know what you think of the track “Bartender,” in the comments section below. What are your favorite T-Pain tracks? Do you think the artist was criminally underrated during his prime? 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 releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Got a brand new girl so I’m feelin’ all good inside (All good inside)
Feel like I put some brand new twenty-fours on a brand new ride (On a brand new ride)
Triple shot of Patron on the rocks with a little bit of lime (With a little bit of lime)
I’m just keepin’ it real, uh-huh

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Rihanna Fan Throwback Photo From 11 Years Ago Leaves Bad Gal In Total Shock: Watch

December 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When Rihanna was first discovered in 2003, she was just a 15-year-old with plenty of talent from beautiful Barbados. Now, the Fenty Beauty founder is a proud mother of two, girlfriend to ASAP Rocky, billionaire business owner, along with countless other accolades. She’ll be turning 36 in the new year, and we’re curious to see what the black-haired beauty has planed to top her 2023. She’s been connecting with fans up close and personally since recovering from giving birth to Riot in the summer, and was even recently pleasantly surprised by one member of the Navy who’s been supporting Rih for over a decade now.

While chatting with patrons at a recent Fenty event, one camera caught the “Umbrella” hitmaker’s jaw falling to the floor while staring at a small screen in her hand. “When I showed RiRi a pic we took 11 [years] ago! ,” TikTok user @itsmebabykaely0 wrote over the clip. “That’s you?!” the fashionista asks her fan, clearly in shock before posing for a new snap together.

Rihanna and Her Navy Adore Each Other

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Ensuring their glo-ups are obvious, Rihanna and the OP were mean-mugging for the camera while the singer held up their first picture together. At the time, the sweet fan was likely elementary or middle school age. Now, she’s growing into a young adult – one who continues to take her style notes from Riot and RZA’s mother. The multi-talent was kind enough to take multiple shots with her new friend, as shown in the video.

It’s been a quiet year in terms of new music from Rihanna, but that doesn’t mean the Bad Gal isn’t getting plenty of inspiration from listening to other artists. Throughout 2023, it seems Afrobeats have become a favourite for her, as she revealed in a recent interview. Read more about Rih’s favourite tracks at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Carmelo Anthony “Throwback” Performance Blows Jadakiss Away

December 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On a recent joint appearance on 7pm in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony found a way to wow his close friend Jadakiss. As Jadakiss gave Usher his flowers for his recently-ended Vegas residency, he also mentioned that he still fondly remembered his time working with Usher. A moment later, Anthony was dropping a perfect cover of Kiss’ verse from that collaboration, “Throwback”. “He killed it!” Jadakiss exclaimed once Anthony had powered through the verse. You can watch Melo’s impromptu performance below. Let us know in the comments what you thought of Melo’s performance.

Jadakiss and Melo have been friends for most of Anthony’s professional basketball career. After Melo retired in May, Kiss was sure to honor his close friend. As Jadakiss began his performance at an Air Jordan event in July, he played audio from the 2003 NBA Draft, specifically the announcement of Melo going third overall to the Nuggets. Melo was in the crowd and was evidentially touched by the unorthodox shoutout. Kiss has also referred to Anthony as his “little brother” on numerous occasions during their friendship. Furthermore, Kiss’ son previously called his dad the “Melo of the [music] industry”, drawing yet another parallel between the pair.

Drake Links Up With Camelo Anthony’s Son

However, Melo isn’t the only one with hip-hop connections. While walking through the crowd at Madison Square Garden during an It’s All A Blur tour stop, Drake spotted a familiar face. The Toronto rapper bounded over to embrace and greet Kiyan Anthony, Melo’s son. Furthermore, evidence from social media indicated that the pair had grabbed a picture together after the show.

Kiyan is a four-star recruit in the class of 2025. He is ranked #45 by 247 Sports and #52 by ESPN. He currently has a wealth of collegiate offers, including his father’s alma mater Syracuse. Additionally, Carmelo Anthony revealed in post-retirement interviews that he had intended to retire earlier, but that his son encouraged him to keep playing. Kiyan’s other offers are from Bryant, George Mason, Manhattan, and Memphis.

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Travis Scott & Quavo Cooked Up One Of Their Best Collabs With “Moon Rock”

December 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in 2017, Travis Scott and Quavo felt like unstoppable entities in the hip-hop world. Overall, they still very much are. However, the Migos hype in 2017 was palpable, while Scott was on the cusp of becoming a mega star. They had already worked together before, but they decided to team up for a fully-fledged collaborative album. These collab tapes were becoming extremely popular, and it made sense for these two to link up. The album was called Huncho Jack Jack Huncho, and it was a relative success.

Ultimately, this is one of those albums that did not have the desired effect. Instead, it was seen as just another collab tape by two titans on autopilot. However, there were still some solid tracks here. It is by no means either of these artist’s best work. But that is not to say that it doesn’t deserve closer inspection. For instance, the song “Moon Rock” is one that is particularly memorable. With some of the best production on the entire tape, this feels like the perfect song to highlight on the album’s 6-year anniversary.

Read More: Travis Scott “Utopia” Review

Travis Scott & Quavo Are “Huncho Jack”

The melody that builds on this song feels extremely dark. There is something really sinister about it and those crescendoing 808s really make this song pop. As for Travis and Quavo, they pull off some solid performances that are drenched in autotune. Lyrically, they aren’t exactly doing any heavy lifting. However, the vibes are there and that is what you want from these two.

What do you think of “Moon Rock?” Is this the best collaboration between Quavo and Travis Scott? If not, what is and why? Let us know in the comments section down below. Additionally, be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will be sure to keep you informed on all of the biggest releases from all of your favorite artists. There is a lot of great music on the horizon.

Quotable Lyrics:

Ran 12 red lights, 12 behind me
Paparazzi flashes wanna deprive me
Hypnotized, I cannot let it blindside me, no
I’ma live and die by my Migos
Why I’m startin’ to dance, what in the hell did you hand me?
Took all of my n****s off Xans, put all of my bitches on Plan B

Read More: Travis Scott Albums, Ranked

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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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Snoop Dogg Mixed Comedy With Gangsta Rap On 2000 Hit “Lay Low” Featuring Master P, Nate Dogg, And More

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg’s legacy is firmly cemented within hip-hop lore. He has iconic albums, is one of the best entrepreneurs, and is highly respected amongst his peers, past and present. With so many records under his belt, some are going to get lost in the shuffle. One of which is 2000’s Tha Last Meal.

The LP marks his fifth effort and some of his more underrated material on it. It was released on this day 23 years ago. Today, we wanted to shed light on a funny but also serious West Coast groove from it. “Lay Low” saw Snoop assemble a tremendous cast of artists and producers for a rowdy banger.

Listen To “Lay Low” By Snoop Dogg, Master P, Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy, And Tha Eastsidaz

It features the likes of legends Master P, Nate Dogg, as well as Butch Cassidy and Tha Eastsidaz. Additionally, Dr. Dre is in the mix behind the board and on the mic. He kicks the track with a spoken word bit before one of the greatest hook writers comes in. Nate brings gnarly but admittedly quite amusing lyrics to the table. The beat has that familiar West Coast/G-funk style that hits heavy. Revisit the track with the link above.

What were your initial thoughts on “Lay Low,” by Snoop Dogg featuring Master P, Nate Dogg, Tha Eastsidaz, and Butch Cassidy? Is this one of Snoop’s most underrated hits, why or why not? Out of all the tracks on Tha Last Meal is this the best track? Do you view him as the most influential West Coast rapper of all time? If so, why? 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 hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around West Coast hip-hop. Finally, stay with us for all of the best song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

For the n**** who be talking loud and holding his d**k, talking s***
He better lay low
For the b**** that said I shot some shit up out of my d**k, now she sick
She better lay low
For the n****s who be claiming my hood
And really ain’t from my gang, better lay low

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Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love” Turns 10

December 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For Beyonce, 2023 has been a non-stop party, and she’s not done celebrating quite yet. Her RENAISSANCE World Tour only made the BeyHive adore their queen more. Those who didn’t catch the big show in person were able to see the Houston native in theatres this fall. Today (December 17) is another important date for Queen B – the tenth anniversary of her “Drunk In Love” single, one of the most popular tracks to come from her self-titled album.

It marks yet another collaboration between her and Jay-Z (following releases like “03′ Bonnie & Clyde,” “Family Feud,” and The Carters album, just to name a few). For her part, Bey lets her freak flag fly all through her verse. “I’ve been drinkin’, I’ve been drinkin’ / I get filthy when that liquor get into me,” she sultrily sings over her own production, with help from Detail and The Order. “I’ve been thinkin’, I’ve been thinkin’ / Why can’t I keep my fingers off it?” the mother of three ponders before later passing the mic off to her husband.

Read More: 11 Of Beyonce’s Best Hip-Hop Collabs

Beyonce and Jay-Z Poured Endless Passion into “Drunk In Love”

“Foreplay in a foyer, f**ked up my Warhol / Slid the panties right to the side / Ain’t got the time to take drawers off, on sight,” Hov details his bedroom shenanigans. Elsewhere on her 2014 self-titled LP, Bey connected with Drake (“Mine”), Frank Ocean (“Superpower”) and Nicki Minaj (“Flawless [Remix]”) just to name a few.

Revisit Beyonce and Jay-Z’s salacious “Drunk In Love” visual above. If the song somehow isn’t on your bedroom playlist, you can find it on Spotify/Apple Music. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our weekly R&B Season round-up at the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Foreplay in a foyer, f**ked up my Warhol
Slid the panties right to the side
Ain’t got the time to take drawers off, on sight
Catch a charge, I might
Beat the box up like Mike in ’97, I bite
I’m Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no, I don’t play
“Now eat the cake, Anna Mae”
Said, “Eat the cake, Anna Mae,” I’m nice

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Fat Joe’s Menacing Throwback Proves He Was Honest In “5%” Of His Raps

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Fat Joe weighed in on Young Thug’s RICO case, coming to the YSL Records founder’s defense. Prosecutors are attempting to use Thugger’s song lyrics against him, arguing that they portray the criminally charged lifestyle they accuse him of taking part in. He chatted with CNN‘s Gayle King about the matter, claiming that very few of his own lyrics actually reflect the truth.

“I’ve been rapping professionally for 30 years,” he described. “I’ve lied in almost 95 percent of my songs. I’m being honest. I write like I feel that day. I’m just being creative. You couldn’t build a jail high enough for the lyrics I’ve said on songs, which are all untrue. What I am is a family man, the person who gives back to my community all the time, opens businesses in my community.”

Fat Joe Shares Old Gun Photo

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The New York native received a bit of backlash for his comments and later took to Instagram Live to explain himself. According to him, even though most of his lyrics are simply a result of his creativity, he still “lived a real f*cking life in the streets.” Now, he’s provided his IG followers with some evidence of that life, posting an old throwback photo. In the photo, a young Fat Joe is seen pointing a gun at the camera, rocking a leather jacket and a black hat. “This was the other 5%,” he captioned it, adding a laughing emoji.

Following his comments about lying in his raps, Joe Budden chimed in, accusing him of making that up. “First of all, Fat Joe is lying,” he said. “That’s number one. Fat Joe is lying. That is a lie!” What do you think of Fat Joe’s comments about lying in his songs? What about his old throwback gun photo? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj & Eminem Cooked Up On Off-The-Wall Banger With “Roman’s Revenge”

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj just dropped Pink Friday 2, which is her first album in five years. Overall, this is a project that is set to be number one on the Billboard charts. Fans are liking it so far, and while there are a few detractors, many are just happy to have some new Nicki music. Having said all of that, there is a lot of nostalgia right now for Nicki’s old stuff. For instance, her 2010 album Pink Friday is getting a whole lot of love. Furthermore, Nicki is teasing the return of her Alter Ego Roman, which means we have to show love to the song that started it all, “Roman’s Revenge.”

“Roman’s Revenge” is a song that certainly sticks out on Pink Friday. The album is a mixture of pop and rap that made a huge splash on the industry. As far as this song is concerned, Nicki cooked up something truly different for the time. The production is off-the-wall and her flows are out there. Furthermore, she goes bar for bar with Eminem, which is no easy task. Unfortunately, the song is plagued by some awfully outdated bars from Em, but the track remains iconic, regardless.

Nicki Minaj x Eminem

With this song, Nicki showcased just how talented she is as an MC. Furthermore, she demonstrated some unique flows and cadences that stamped her place in the hip-hop world. For many, Nicki is one of the best women MCs of all time. As it turns out “Roman’s Revenge” is one of those songs that helps cement that place. If you are a Nicki fan, this song will take you back to those early days.

Let us know your favorite track on Pink Friday, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more 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:

I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levis
Raggedy Anns, holes in your knee-highs
I call the play, now do you see why?
These bitches callin’ me Manning, Eli
Manning, Eli, these bitches callin’ me Manning, Eli

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