Omar Apollo is a balladeer that you are going to want to keep an ear out for going forward. The Apple Music Up Next artist and 2023 GRAMMY nominee is not someone we typically cater toward, as he blurs the lines between bedroom pop and soul. But he is such an intriguing talent, and he just so happens to be weaving in and out of hip-hop adjacent lanes. A couple of days ago, Omar Apollo announced his sophomore album, and today, the second single from it, “Dispose of Me,” is here.
According to Uproxx, the Hobart, Indiana native revealed this exciting news to his fan base on Instagram. “MY SOPHOMORE ALBUM “GOD SAID NO” – out June 28th. This album is a reflection of my life for the past 2 years and I’m happy to finally present it to you.” Omar’s debut, Ivory, dropped in 2022 and had features from Kali Uchis and Daniel Caesar. For God Said No, the soon-to-be 27-year-old crooner will be working alongside Mustafa, as well as actor Pedro Pascal.
As we said, “Dispose of Me” is Omar’s second helping from the project, with “Spite” being the lead-off track. This latest offering is a stunning, yet heartbreaking tale about seeing something special in a partner, regardless of how long the other person has known them. “It don’t matter if it’s twenty-five years, twenty-five months / It don’t matter if it’s twenty-five days, it was real love / We got too much history.” You can check out the new single with the link above. God Said No is due to be out on June 28.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Dispose of Me” by Omar Apollo? Do you think this is the best promotional track off his upcoming album, why or why not? Does this get you excited for God Said No? Does he deserve more shine than he is receiving? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Omar Apollo. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
You’re making me feel insecure about things I ain’t thought about in years You’re bringing out my fears And I don’t see you anymore, but the words you left me are always in my ears Always in my tears You’re a gentleness my body just won’t forget You’re a handprint on my heart I just can’t possess
Dom Corleo, at least for us, can be hit or miss. That could be a lazy take, as music is mostly subjective, but that defines the Fremont, California native in a nutshell in our opinion. We have seen him drop some copycat tracks like his two-pack, “DEVOTE/BITE,” but then turn around and give us an accessible banger. This time around Dom Corleo rides a pretty catchy instrumental on “duh duh duh.”
According to Genius, this has the potential to be a promotional single for an upcoming LP. Under My Influence is the title for now and outside of some possible titles to land on it, that is all the intel we have. On “duh duh duh,” Dom Corleo taps someone new to breathe some extra life into the cut. That fresh face is Veeze, the gravelly-voiced rapper from Detroit, who broke through last year with his album Ganger.
The part of the single that sticks out for us is the aforementioned instrumental. There is an endearing quality to it that is a little hard to pinpoint, but it just works. The piano keys, mixed with the wacky sound effects and kick drums all mesh well. Additionally, the colorful and goofy music video adds that extra pizzaz and helps sell the fun energy of the song. Dom definitely passed the banger test this time around.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “duh duh duh” by Dom Corleo and Veeze? Do you think these two should work together again in the future, why or why not? Does this get you excited for Dom’s upcoming album Under My Influence? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Dom Corleo and Veeze. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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That girl cute and I like her style One Backwood and this ho 3.5 Then she flashed, she wildin’ out (Brr) Get in my bed, then dropped her top (Get it) Head so good might shut her up (Get it, get it) Checked my watch, just shined a plane (Gang)
Just last week iconic producers The Alchemist and Hit-Boy, as well as the latter’s father, Big Hit, announced that they would be dropping album. They did so in hilarious fashion, recreating a memorable scene from the 1990s comedy film Office Space. The album trailer got a lot of clicks on YouTube and for good reason. This has the potential to be one of the best LPs from 2024 when it is all set and done.
Just 24 hours after the reveal on May 6, the trio put forth the lead single called “Foreclosure.” The grim production from Hit-Boy and Uncle Al, coupled with Hit’s mean-mugging flow, were a real treat. While it was great to get our first taste of the project, we were still left in the dark as to when we could expect the record. Well, with this second helping “Black & Whites,” which is the album name too, we now have that information at our disposal.
Listen To “Black & Whites”By Hit-Boy, Big Hit, & The Alchemist
Fans can expect this album on May 30, so about two and a half weeks from now. “Black & Whites” could possibly be the last offering before the full listen and we kind of hope it is. We do not want the experience to be spoiled because we heard all the greatness beforehand. This title track is also enjoyable because it sees Uncle Al hop in the recording booth to drop some witty bars. Hit-Boy handles the instrumental solo this time and it is extremely delicate and dreamy, allowing the bars do all the talking.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Black & Whites” by Big-Hit, Big Hit, and The Alchemist? Is this the strongest single from Black & Whites, why or why not? Who had the better rapping performance? Do you think this should be the last promotional track for the album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Big-Hit, Hit Boy, and The Alchemist. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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My brain is out of order I gotta put a sign over it Spilling out my gut until it’s nothing left to say From where I sit The view would take your breath away Cause in this life Hell and Heaven’s only a step away
About a month and a half ago, Cuban pop sensation and former Fifth Harmony figure Camila Cabello had fans severely divided. The 27-year-old dropped the lead single for her upcoming fourth solo effort C,XOXO, “I LUV IT.” It was a head-scratcher for a lot of people, to put it lightly. Her repetitive and frankly annoying chorus, mixed with the hodge podge of an instrumental were harsh on the ears. Additionally, the track had a Playboi Carti feature that was out of place. Simultaneously, it has gone on to easily be his worst feature of the year so far. This time around, Camila Cabello looks to right the ship with “HE KNOWS.”
For us, this song far and away is of higher quality than “I LUV IT” in a multitude of ways. Instrumentally, the rhythm that we are accustomed to from a Cabello track is back. It is groovy, as well as dizzying, but in a good way. There are some hypnotic background vocals from what we assume are from her as well. Vocally, Camila does not come off sounding like a spoiled brat, which is how we would describe her delivery on “I LUV IT.”
Listen To “HE KNOWS” By Camila Cabello & Lil Nas X
Then, the feature, which is provided by Lil Nas X, is also an improvement. It is more fun, animated, and honestly quite hilarious. It still may not be for everyone, but it is far more memorable in comparison to Carti. Camila Cabello is set to drop C,XOXO June 28 and the single cover art you see above is supposed to be the LP’s artwork as well. Be sure to check out “HE KNOWS” with the video link above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “HE KNOWS” by Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X? Do you this offering is better than “I LUV IT” with Playboi Carti, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on this cut? Does this have you excited for her fourth solo album, C,XOXO? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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Say, boy, what-what you want Give you that uh-uh-uh, that oh Brrt, baow, shoot in my mouth Shoot in my s*** like uh, and one Ah, eh-yeah, eh-yeah (Okay) On the real, I’ma take his soul (All that)
Ski Mask The Slump God is undoubtedly one of the industry’s most entertaining acts going today. The Broward County, Florida native’s goofy, and sometimes unconventional approach, are what define his style. He loves to color outside the lines, make references to anime, and sometimes lay down some of the wildest bars you will ever hear. This weekend, Ski Mask is back to provide some of that insanity in the form of a new single “Headrush.”
It appears to be the second single for his long-awaited sophomore album11th Dimension. Fans got their first taste of its lead offering “Shibuya” in the latter half of March, which was a solid release as well. According to Genius, Ski Mask has been messing around with the album’s tracklist extensively over the last year and a half or so. “OOGA BOOGA!” was supposedly going to make the cut, but it was nixed and now remains to be a loosie.
On top of what will make the final product, the release date is also up in the air. There was some speculation that Ski Mask would drop the album by his birthday (April 18), but that obviously did not come to fruition. Now, the rumor is that it will be out before the end of June. We can only hope and pray at this point, but for now we are thoroughly enjoying “Headrush.” The title is a perfect way to describe this highly energetic single. Ski Mask channels the powers of Goku (who he likens himself to on the track), as his vocals are pitched up and are laid on top of a trap/rock fusion that sounds killer.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Headrush” by Ski Mask The Slump God? Is this the better promotional track for his upcoming album 11th Dimension, why or why not? Do you like the rock/trap direction that he is going in for this long-awaited project? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Ski Mask The Slump God. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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Break the damn stage, on a rampage Stand on business so much I started a stampede She gon’ handle me, yuh, like a twelve gauge Power up like Kakarot, I’m in my last phase Talkin’ to the bread, what the bands say? On some Grim Reaper s***, Billy and Mandy
There is no denying the star power that Post Malone possesses. No matter what genre he decides to dabble in, the Texas native always draws a crowd to anything he is attached to. Of course, fans of hip-hop and R&B were the first to discover his talents in the latter half of the 2010s decade with his breakout hit “White Iverson.” From there, he continued to evolve, and over the last year, Posty has begun to distance himself from the sound that put him on the map. This year has seen him collaborate with Beyonce for her take on country and bluegrass, COWBOY CARTER.
Now, Post Malone is trying his hand in the same playing field, but this time as the lead act on “I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen. According to Genius, this is the lead single for Austin Post’s full-on country album, which does not have a release date or title. According to Billboard, this song was previewed a handful of times over the last month or so. Once on Post’s social media platforms, as well as a live performance alongside the country superstar at Stagecoach, a country music festival in Indio, CA.
Listen To “I Had Some Help” By Post Malone & Morgan Wallen
These two have been friends for some time now, so even though this is a first-time collab, it makes a lot of sense. On “I Had Some Help,” they are dealing with a breakup, but in this case, the singers are throwing their ladies under the bus. While Post and Morgan are taking accountability for them splitting up with their partners, they feel that each side is to blame. Be sure to check out the relationship cut with the links above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen? Do you like Post Malone going in a country direction for his next album, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on this cut? Do you think these two have chemistry that could spawn more tracks? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Gunna and Post Malone. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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I had some help It ain’t like I can make this kinda mess all by myself Don’t act like you ain’t help me pull that bottle off the shelf Been deep in every weekend if you couldn’t tell They say, “Teamwork makes the dream work” Hell, I had some help (Help)
When you think about the founding fathers of trap music, especially from the hallowed city of Atlanta, T.I. automatically deserves a spot. The legend has been around for over 20 years and provided the genre with countless classics, especially in the late 2000s. However, as the saying goes, “all good things must come to an end.” T.I. is supposedly going to call it quits musically speaking after he drops a double album.
The rumored title for said project(s) is Kill The King and Kiss The King, but we have inside information as to when it will drop. T.I. announced this news during an October interview with the crew over at the We In Miami podcast. What he also revealed to the world was that an NBA YoungBoy collaboration was in the works and that it was going to a surprising listen for fans. That track that T.I. is referring to now has a title and it is called “LLOGCLAY.”
This first-time collaboration between two of the South’s most prolific names sees them rap passionately over a piano and finger-snapping instrumental. T.I. lowkey was not lying when he said this was going to be something fresh. YB puts forth one of his best recordings and his cadence is smoky and deeper than usual. It is a beautiful track and T.I. dedicated this track to an assumed close friend of his. “This 1 is for my day 1 patna Clay Evans, rest in power King!!”
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “LLOGCLAY” by T.I. and NBA YoungBoy? Is this one of his stronger releases as of late, why or why not? Did YB give one of his strongest performances of his career on this cut, why or why not? Does this get you excited for T.I.’s upcoming and final double album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding T.I. and NBA YoungBoy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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Okay, patiently, I wait for my n**** just like he would wait for me Hate to see, that f***ing machine only way he breathe Taking me everything not to take a knee Couldn’t tell me s*** with Hannah, Snake, JG, and Clay with me I’m thinking back to better days like, “We can get it back” But no more Clay, what kind of s*** is that? Remember that
After the tragic loss of Young Dolph, it seems that the proverbial baton has been passed to Key Glock. The 26-year-old Memphis MC soaked up so much knowledge from the “old man” and now he has become one of, if not the best, from the city. That statement can be backed up from the slew of singles and remixes “Mr. Glock” has put out. One track that we can add to the stacked list of releases is his latest offering, “The Greatest.”
This single follows up on renditions of the Glockoma 2 (Deluxe) banger “Let’s Go,” which has quickly become a fan favorite. Over the last several weeks, Glock brought an EDM remix with Alok, and a fire posthumous verse from his mentor. “The Greatest” sees the aggressive spitter flex his muscles and boast about his skills. He sets the tone right from the jump, saying, “Yuh, they call me Glock and the G stand for “Greatest” (Yuh).”
Over the thumping BandPlay beat, Glock brings a slippery flow that feels reminiscent of something Offset would lay down. But it does not feel like a blatant rip off by any means. “The Greatest” could be a single for the long awaited Glocktobertape, which was teased late last year. We had belief that Key was going to drop the tape in October based on the title, the color scheme for the single cover arts, and that he was dropping the singles during that month. However, we are still waiting, and hopefully it drops sooner than later.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “The Greatest” by Key Glock? Is this one of his stronger releases as of late, why or why not? Do you think he is gearing up for Glocktober still, or something new? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Key Glock. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
Yuh, they call me Glock and the G stand for “Greatest” (Yuh) Married to money, told her, that I’m taken (Yuh) Cutthroat the gang, better yet, we the Navy (Yuh, yuh, yuh, yeah) And b****, Im that n****, “Let the BandPlay“ It ain’t no debatin’ (YEAH!) F*** it, I might bulletproof the Mercedes (F*** it)
Ice Spice has truly reached incredible heights over the last year or so. When most people heard “Munch (Feelin’ U)” for the first time, there was a strong feeling that she was bound to be a one-hit wonder. Then she came back with “Bikini Bottom,” but some were still not convinced. It seemed like when “In Ha Mood” dropped in January of last year that was when she began to turn a corner. All of those viral singles culminated into her debut project Like..?
“Like, why would I beef with a flop? (Grrah) / Like let’s talk drill (Grrah) / Who bigger than she? (Like) / Who prettier too? (Like) / Two-fifty to get in the booth (Damn).” These are seemingly direct shots at Latto, who has been showing her disdain for her fellow femcee for some time, especially on “Sunday Service.” This second single for Y2K! sees Ice Spice sample a 2000’s Sean Paul classic “Gimme the Light.” RIOTUSA, her wingman, slow down the lyrics, before Spice hops in raps with aggression in a higher register. This track might not be as popular as “Think U The S***,” but it is a solid track for the album.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Gimmie A Light” by Ice Spice? Where does this track rank amongst the rest of the singles for Y2K!? How do you feel about her sampling Sean Paul’s “Gimme the Light?” Do you think this album will be worth the hype? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Ice Spice. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
Big knock, like I’m not a fighter (Grrah) Big Ice, I don’t need a writer (Like) Her man callin’ me baby (Grrah) I’m Miss Poopie like I need a diaper (Grrah) Watch your mouth ’cause my b**** get scrappy (Scrappy) F*** you mean, b****? It never gave tacky (What?)
Happy 54th birthday to Ghostface Killah, one of the best to ever rap. As a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, he’s been engrained in hip-hop culture for the part 30 years now. In fact, it’s not hard to see the collective as a whole’s influence in the contemporary generation of MCs. Many within the Wu and within the Griselda crew have pointed out the kindred spirit between them, and any gritty lyricist you love today has roots in the Shaolin land. Of course, it’s thanks to revered spitters like Ghost that this cultural and artistic connection exists, but don’t think that history and time have eroded his untouchable qualities as a wordsmith and storyteller.
On albums like Ironman (1996), Supreme Clientele (2000), and 2006’s Fishscale (plus, hopefully, the upcoming Set The ToneLP), you’ll find plenty of vivid imagery, staggering wordplay, and cinematic storytelling, but don’t think that’s where the buck stopped. Tony Starks continued to collaborate prolifically, play with new conceptualizations of tried-and-true ideas, and process more experiences to turn into excellence. You can determine for yourself whether these Ghostface Killah songs (solo material, not feature verses) match up to his most classic work. But you’d be a fool to label him anything less than one of the greatest hip-hop artists alive, or to classify some of his 2010s and 2020s output as undeserving of that praise.
“Love Don’t Live Here No More” Feat. Kandace Springs – 36 Seasons (2014)
In chronological order, we start with Ghostface Killah’s 2014 concept album 36 Seasons, centering around Tony’s return home after nine years behind bars. This is one of the opening cuts, and narrates how much he looked forward to seeing his girl after so long. Through detailed narration, a tender instrumental, and conflicting emotions about loyalty and loneliness from both romantic parties, Ghost creates a very hard-hitting cut. It’s an amazing sample flip to boot, and suggestive lines like “Gone for 9 years like 9 months to a child” give some more depth to what this love’s dynamic actually looks like.
“Six Degrees” Feat. Danny Brown – Sour Soul With BADBADNOTGOOD (2015)
Over one of the oddest instrumentals Ghostface Killah’s tackled over the last decade, he crafts really striking chemistry with none other than Danny Brown. Hearing the vocal contrast between the former’s composed force and the latter’s unleashed yelps is a true treat, especially when the beat switches between stronger boom-bap drums and swings and more jazzy, eerie, and syncopation-focused percussion. It’s no wonder the instrumental can come across so haunting with lines like, “Sixth sense, six pack, six degrees of separation / My evil third eye blinks with no hesitation” sticking in your head. Heavily reverbed and cavernous guitar plucks, woozy tones, and an overall minimal atmosphere really emphasize the hedonistic nature of their boasting.
“Resurrection Morning” Feat. Raekwon & Bilal – Twelve Reasons To Die II With Adriane Young (2015)
Ghostface Killah’s known to be larger than life: overwhelming orchestral instrumentation, energetic verses of life’s realities and mysteries… the whole shebang. But over the past decade, few collaborations or tracks in his catalog are quite as passionate, evocative, or dramatic as this one, which centers around a man sacrificing himself seemingly to exact revenge to achieve atonement or to curse another. Whether it’s choral vocals, ringing organ chords, hard-hitting boom-bap drums, electric guitar strums, or uplifting piano arpeggios, “Resurrection Morning” really gives weight behind gut-punching lyrics like, “Murderer, take lives like mine’s was once taken / Or leave my seed in this cold world, my heart’s aching.” There are also some striking chord changes throughout that not only keep the song dynamic but also illustrate the complexity of emotions within.
“Buckingham Palace” Feat. Benny The Butcher, 38 Spesh & KXNG Crooked – The Lost Tapes With Big Ghost Ltd (2018)
At face value, there’s not much new to say about “Buckingham Palace”: a loud and bombastic horn-led boom-bap beat, equally boisterous bars like, “We kamikazes, microphone aeronautics / We bounce off promoters like West Coast hydraulic,” and fiery verses from the guests. But not only is this a well-balanced and properly electrified throwback, but it also shows off a lot of dynamic blow-trading between all these MCs. Spesh and Benny, in particular, trade bars off quickly, melding their individual verses into one. All in all, this will probably hit especially hard for the old heads out there, and is among the best examples of P Tone retreading old territory.
When they hit, there’s nothing like a Wu-Tang Clan reunion, and this is probably the biggest highlight on the collaborative album between Ghostface Killah and CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric), although ironically enough, Inspectah isn’t on this one. Instead, Ghost and Esoteric trade between two instrumental tones over the same percussion: the former’s contains menacing horns for his villainous energy (“I got a question for the mirror, ‘The Ballys or the Wallos?’ / ‘The Desert E, or should I do the pound with the hollows?’“), whereas the latter spits more lackadaisically over cold synths and ghostly pianos and pads. The switches between the two are always worthy of a stank face, and it’s more evidence of the now-54-year-old working perfectly with whatever teammate is by his side in the booth.
The closing track on the somewhat self-titled 2019 album from Ghostface Killah is an unconventional reggae flip that nonetheless contains one of the best beats on the project, and a refreshingly laidback atmosphere for him to attack. He’s still able to come through with aggressive deliveries coating more luxurious and nature-tuned lines like, “Sharpened machetes that slice through the trees for berries / Busting coconuts, Selassie legendary” or still bragging threateningly with lines like “Machine gun mask on, looking like a bunch of goalies.” But most impressively, neither contrasting approach dilutes the other. The Staten Island native has missed some fusions before, but this is just as sunny as it is sonning any rapper attempting to match his energy.
Finally, we have a bit of a cop out. But as one of two Wu-Tang MCs on here for the group’s first official single in six years in the year of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, we wanted to shout out Ghostface Killah’s emotive, powerful, and deeply verse on “Claudine.” Per legendary Wu producer Mathematics, who’s behind the board here, this song is a tribute to his mother and to “all mothers, wives, and young women,” and is a soulful tale of love, perseverance, pain, and togetherness. Method Man goes over a complicated relationship with a partner, whereas Ghost honors his deceased mother. “Her face was cold, she felt my tears in the casket / And every drop that fell on her cheek, I cried acid.” It summarizes much of what makes his work transcendent in a powerful way, and we can’t wait to hear what else he crafts.
