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Metro Boomin Shocks Coachella Crowd With Special Guests & Unreleased Music

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Metro Boomin’s Coachella set might go down as one of the festival’s very best this year, and for good reason. Moreover, the star producer brought on Mike Dean to play keys, John Legend to sing, and a whole host of musicians to play the trumpets, strings, or other instruments to embellish his excellent performances of tracks from his latest acclaimed album HEROES & VILLAINS. However, don’t think that he just played the songs for a crowd; he actually brought out almost all his album’s guests. Future graced the stage first, followed by great moments from Don Toliver, 21 Savage, The Weeknd, and even Diddy for the “Creepin” remix.

Also, given how well put-together that album already is, the transitions in between songs fit seamlessly even if they weren’t album tracks. Of course, Metro’s talent came through in his great mixing to take fans from cut to cut. In addition to his guests, he also played the song “Metro Spider” to call once again for Young Thug’s freedom. Overall, it was an incredible set. With high energy, classics galore, a refreshing and engaging visual component with comic books and dramatic art, and a spoken Coachella-specific intro from Morgan Freeman to boot, Metro Boomin did not play around.

Metro Boomin Gives A Stunning Coachella Show

On top of all of that, he also played some unreleased material with The Weeknd, who was by far the most surprising guest. After all, he could’ve easily been the headlining slot himself at the festival, and to see such a huge star show love during a producer set is a testament to Metro Boomin’s status, respect, and sheer talent in the game. If you’re interested in his setlist, check out the full breakdown below plus some performance highlights. Also, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on the one and only Metro Boomin.

Setlist & Highlights

  1. On Time ft. John Legend
  2. Superhero (Heroes & Villains) ft. Future
  3. Thought It Was a Drought ft. Future
  4. Serve the Base ft. Future
  5. Wicked ft. Future
  6. Digital Dash ft. Future
  7. Mask Off ft. Future
  8. Metro Spider
  9. Can’t Save You ft. Future & Don Toliver
  10. Too Many Nights ft. Don Toliver
  11. Around Me ft. Don Toliver
  12. Runnin ft. 21 Savage
  13. Bank Account ft. 21 Savage
  14. No Heart ft. 21 Savage
  15. 10 Freaky Girls ft. 21 Savage
  16. Umbrella ft. 21 Savage
  17. Knife Talk ft. 21 Savage
  18. Faith / Escape From LA ft. The Weeknd
  19. Heartless ft. The Weeknd
  20. Low Life ft. The Weeknd & Future
  21. Double Fantasy ft. The Weeknd (Unreleased)
  22. Creepin Remix ft. The Weeknd, 21 Savage, & P. Diddy

Royce Da 5’9″ Drops Off His New Project “The Heaven Experience EP”

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A lot of good music emerged out of Detroit in the past few years. Michigan, as a whole, had a strong grip on the sound of rap for the better part of the 2020s. However, in the past few weeks, a few legendary Detroit artists have come through with new music. Danny Brown teamed up with JPEGMAFIA for their new project, Scaring The Hoes Vol. 1. Now, Detroit heavy-weight Royce Da 5’9” is back in the fold with a brand new EP, The Heaven Experience.

Serving as an extension of his 2020 project,  The Heaven Experience EP has been unofficially dubbed the “lost sessions. The six-track project is a strong depiction of Royce’s lyrical brilliance as he shares unreleased cuts from last year’s The Heaven Experience. Royce dropped off “Signs” earlier this week in anticipation of the EP’s release. However, he also enlists assistance from Redman, who appears on “Royce & Reggie” and Courtney Bell and Traxx Sanders for “Ion Wanna.”

Royce Da 5’9” Shares Unreleased Cuts On New EP

Last year, Royce Da 5’9″ delivered his latest body of work, The Heaven Experience Vol. 1. The 15-song body of work was filled with a star-studded cast of collaborators, such as his Bad Meets Evil partner, Eminem, who opens the project up on “Rock City.” Additionally, Pusha T, Rick Ross, Black Thought, Big K.R.I.T., and more assisted Royce on the album.

In an announcement earlier this month, Royce revealed that The Heaven Experience: The Lost Sessions will include a virtual experience. Through the Heaven Experience pass, fans can gain access to exclusive releases, interviews, and more. “I have been searching for a better way to connect with my community for a while, but existing platforms haven’t lived up to my expectations,” the rapper said in a statement. “Passage delivers on all fronts.” Check out the latest project from Royce Da 5’9″ above. 

Tracklist

1. “Signs (Freestyle)” (Produced By. S.T.R.E.E.T.R.U.N.N.E.R)
2. “Out The Barrell” (Produced By. DJ Pain One)
3. “Look At This (Uncle Joe)” (Produced By. JUSTICE League)
4. “Grown Ass Man” (Produced By. DJ Pain One)
5. “Royce & Reggie” (Produced By. DJ Pain One)
6. “Ion Wanna” feat. Courtney Bell (Produced By. DJ Pain One)

Gunna Says He’ll “Fight It Out” In New Song Snippet As YSL Trial Continues

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As YSL’s trial looms larger and longer over the Atlanta collective, its most highly publicized plea-taker is continuing his career. A new snippet recently surfaced of an unreleased Gunna song where the rapper talks about “fighting it out.” Moreover, this likely refers to his rocky and uncertain relationship with Young Thug and the rest of his rap crew after accusations of snitching. Furthermore, the snippet appeared on Brittany Reshaun’s Instagram story, model and friend to the 29-year-old. While he’s been lying low since taking plea, fans and detractors alike are wondering what his personal and career future will look like.

“Heard the rumors said I’m packing up and flying out,” he raps on the unreleased track. “We ain’t going nowhere I’m staying here, gone fight it out / I meant like f**k it / Let’s just give these n***as dark clouds / Been gone for months and I just keep seeing these dark clouds.” Of course, these bars could refer to anything in theory, especially considering Wunna’s free-flowing rap style. However, it lines up too perfectly for comfort, and there’s truth even in context alone despite possibly different intentions.

New Gunna Song Snippet Reveals Musings On YSL

As YSL’s RICO case unfolds, rumors swirled of Gunna leaving the camp and signing with a major label. Considering how much longer the trial is expected to last, perhaps it’ll be a long time before fans see how (or if) a reconciliation plays out. Currently, the process of jury selection is in a months-long process, one that is moving as quickly as possible, but still is facing delays and extensions. According to 11Alive.com, the trial itself will expectedly last take nine months, and opening arguments may not begin until the fall. As such, the timeframe in between those dates will likely consist of further jury selection.

Meanwhile, this snippet comes weeks after DJ Akademiks alleged that Gunna wants out of YSL and has a whole album ready to drop. People’s reactions to the news ranged from excited to outraged, mocking to sympathetic, and from appraisals to cancellations. Clearly he still has a strong fanbase that will look past his issues with YSL. Still, many wonder for how long they will stick around, and how he will sidestep these accusations in the industry. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Gunna.

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Lil Nas X Performs “Down Souf Hoes” Feat. Saucy Santana At Lollapalooza Ahead Of Song’s Debut

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Lil Nas X is trending once again, as he hits the stage at Lollapalooza. The outspoken artist is known for putting on high-energy and jaw-dropping shows. Additionally, many are aware of his racy and sometimes controversial approach to his career. Since 2019, Nas has been steadily climbing the ladder of success, constantly bringing something new and interesting to the table during his performances. His set at this weekend’s festival was no different. Currently, fans are going crazy with excitement after he sang an unreleased song featuring Saucy Santana.

Titled “Down Souf Hoes,” the infectious tune brings everything you would expect from this duo. The song is not technically a new one, as Lil Nas X and Santana performed it together in late 2022. Unfortunately, it has yet to become publicly available on any streaming service. After his latest performance, however, listeners are now demanding an actual release of the joint effort ASAP. Their demands may be met this summer, as the Atlanta native has plans to release a new project that will include his work with his contemporary.

Lil Nas X Twerks to “Down Souf Hoes”

Santana, best known for his TikTok favourite, “Material Girl,” first started as a makeup artist for the City Girls, JT and Yung Miami. The same year that Lil Nas X started to blow up, the Connecticut native began his rapping career. His first hit was “Walk ‘Em Like a Dog,” and he has carved out a lane for himself in the industry as an openly LGBT artist. Not many people were surprised when Santana linked up with Nas to create music. Both creatives have a similar style, as well as a shared love for makeup and fashion.

While Lil Nas X hopes to be dropping his new album in the summer, no official release date has been confirmed. However, most people are expecting his sophomore effort (along with the long-awaited “Down Souf Hoes”) to drop during Pride season. Seeing as the MONTERO hitmaker has always been very open about his sexuality in his music, it would make sense for him to wait until June. Check back later for any updates on a potential release date.

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Just Blaze Teases Unreleased Music From Jay-Z, Ghostface Killah & More

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Just Blaze’s vault is unlike many producers, especially since he’s holding onto unreleased gems from the GOATs.

The legendary producer revealed that he discovered a handful of CDs while cleaning out storage. The CDs included unheard material from Jay-Z, The Neptunes, Ghostface Killah, and more.

NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Just Blaze, Memphis Bleek and Young Guru attend the Roc-A-Fella Reunion at Gramercy Theatre on December 19, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

“Back at storage cleaning out. Found some heavy sessions today. Last slide is a doozy. RIP @staticmajor_ and our brother Kamel,” Just Blaze captioned the post.

The collection of photos reveals some of the unreleased joints that are in his possession including The Neptunes “Christie” and “Operator,” a collab from Timbaland and Static Major, as well as “Missing Audio Files,” a collaboration between Just Blaze and Ghostface Killah.

In addition, Just Blaze unveiled that he had unreleased music from Jay-Z including a collab with M.O.P, another with Madlib, and the song “Hello Young Lady.” Blaze previously discussed “Hello Young Lady,” explaining it was left off of The Black Album and Magna Carta Holy Grail because it shared similarities to “Song Cry.”

A fan also wrote that the song with Madlib was likely the producer’s remix of “Threats.” However, Just Blaze confirmed that Jay and Beat Konducta have other unreleased music together.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Just Blaze attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images,,)

Just Blaze’s discovery led to plenty of reactions. Young Guru simply wrote, “Memories.” Drake slid into the comments where he reflected on the amount of unreleased music that the world hasn’t heard.

“Imagine how much incredible music has just never been heard,” he wrote. “like beats and songs that are sitting somewhere…it’s like the ocean we just don’t know what’s there.”

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