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Rapsody & Erykah Badu Are Lovestruck On “3:AM”

May 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

About two and half months ago, Erykah Badu celebrated turning 53 years young with a show in her hometown of Dallas, Texas. Joining her onstage for her birthday bash was North Carolina veteran femcee Rapsody. Their performance together went viral mostly because of thirsty men online. Badu sported booty shorts that male fans googly-eyed and simping. But hip-hop heads were also ecstatic because of the snippet that these two legends previewed. “3:AM” from Rapsody and Erykah Badu is now here, and it is quite spectacular.

This is now the third single from the “OooWee” rapper’s forthcoming record Please Don’t Cry. The May 17 release first began its rollout back in October of last year with “Asteroids” featuring production from Hit-Boy. It would not be until March that we received the second offering “Stand Tall.” The feature list is going to be stacked, with names like Lil Wayne, Baby Tate, Alex Isley, and Niko Brim also in the fold.

Listen To “3:AM” By Rapsody & Erykah Badu

From the brief audio we heard at Badu’s show, “3:AM” seemed to be leaning into the R&B side of things. Those suspicions were correct, as both leading ladies sing and rap about being infatuated with their partners. Badu’s high-pitched and nasally voice on the chorus and in the background complement Rap’s passionate performance. The instrumental is slow, sensual, and extremely dreamy and in our eyes, Rapsody is three for three so far.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “3:AM” by Rapsody and Erykah Badu? Does this get you excited for her upcoming album Please Don’t Cry, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on the track? Did this collaboration live up to 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 Rapsody and Erykah Badu. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

You could take the sour out of lemons with your sweetness (Softly)
Solid, grounded like the ones that grows beneath us
I conceive your fetus, that would probably have my features (Haha)
We laugh, our sense of humor is what feeds us, I love you (I love you)
I trust you, staycations in St. Regis, like Weezy (Let’s go)
It’s hot boy, we hit the beach, sun tannin’ my peach (Mm)

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Ghostface Killah Raps Like The Rent Is Due Alongside Nas On “Scar Tissue”

May 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nas and Ghostface Killah on one track? Absolutely 100,000% yes. Two of New York hip-hop’s most recognizable and respected figures are hopping on the same song for just the second time ever. It is a shame we have had to wait 29 years for this moment, but it is better late than never. “Scar Tissue” is going to be the lead single for the Wu-Tang Clan member’s forthcoming record Set The Tone.

It will be the first new album for Killah since 2019’s Ghostface Killahs. However, it will be following up a reissue of The Lost Tapes that dropped back in October of last year. Furthermore, Set The Tone will also be the first record for Ghostface Killah on Nas’ Mass Appeal Records. The project is due on May 9, according to Genius, and rumored features include Kanye West and Remy Ma.

Listen To “Scar Tissue” By Ghostface Killah & Nas

“Scar Tissue” sees Killah and Nas shred a vicious East Coast boom-bap beat with killer guitar shreds. Both MCs rap with serious aggression, especially the lead act. “Get your head wrapped in plastic, I’ll Boar’s Head ’em / Read n****s up and down like the court’s read ’em / Spit acid on everything, strong venom.” This track has us extremely juiced for what’s to come on Set The Tone and we recommend you give it a spin for yourself.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Scar Tissue” by Ghostface Killah and Nas? Does this get you excited for his upcoming album Set The Tone, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on the track? Are both rappers still in great form? 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 Ghostface Killah and Nas. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

If you take two to the head by mistake, pardon me
Payback’s a b****, ain’t it?
That’s why I don’t talk to n****s, I’m good, I ain’t gettin’ acquainted
Middle finger to the judge, we still killin’ the plaintiff
We Staten Island n****s we don’t gotta explain it, nah
Harlem Shake n****s for they pockets, stay tuned

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Conway The Machine Reveals Stacked Guestlist For Upcoming LP “SFK”

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Conway the Machine is a prolific rapper, everyone knows that. But he is also one of the most consistent when it comes to quality. You are really never going to get a bad album from the Buffalo, New York native. Sure, with the rate he drops, there will be the occasional snoozer for some. But you never listen to an album of his and want to turn it off. That is a huge reason why we are extremely excited to share that Conway the Machine will be dropping another new album in the next week called SFK.

According to Genius, this will be his fourth studio album amidst his massive discography. SFK will see a May 10 release and it will follow up a slew of projects from 2023. Those include offerings such as WON’T HE DO IT (his third album), Speshal Machinery, Palermo, Hall & Nash 2, and more. It will also be his second project of the year, coming after a special edition of Speshal called The Ghronic Edition with Big Ghost Ltd.

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According to HipHopNMore, Conway revealed the cover art about a week ago, which is a slant-faced emoji referencing to Conway’s alias as the Slant Faced Killer. Now, we have the guestlist, and it is absolutely loaded with stars and underground legends alike. Names include Swizz Beatz, The Alchemist, Cardo, Ab-Soul, Stove God Cooks, Joey Bada$$, and Conductor Williams, just to list a few. So, it is safe to say we are juiced for this release.

What are your thoughts on the features list for the upcoming album SFK by Conway the Machine? Do you think this project has the potential to be a top 10 rap album of the year, why or why not? What feature are you most excited to hear with Conway? 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 Conway the Machine. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Madlib & Your Old Droog Preview Their Upcoming LP With “REEKYOD” Featuring Black Thought

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Madlib and Your Old Droog continue to build and strengthen their work relationship with another new single “REEKYOD.” This is now the second offering we have received from this acclaimed duo in the last few weeks. “DBZ” was their last effort and that lyrical powerhouse of a track included extra bars from Denzel Curry and Method Man. On that single, Denzel was making some noise on it by apparently dissing Kendrick Lamar. “‘Cause using big words don’t make you lyrical / And going backwards in a swimmin’ pool don’t make you spiritual.” While “REEKYOD” does not have any subliminal shots, it does have gritty production and adept lyrics from Droog and Black Thought.

According to Stereogum, Madlib and Droog are gearing up to drop a collaboration album in the near future. For the decorated producer, it will be his third project of the year, following up YHWH is LOVE and Liberation 2. For the Brooklynite, it will be his first record in about a year and a half since YOD Presents: The Shining. According to The Source, Droog shared how thrilled he was to be a part of this song, as well as the project on the way.

Listen To “REEKYOD” By Madlib, Black Thought, Your Old Droog

“It’s an honor to be inducted into the heavyweight class of hip hop. To be able to spar with one of the greatest MC’s on a beat by the greatest producer is a dream come true,” Droog said. “Look out for the Madlib x YOD album coming soon.” We sure will be and be sure to check out “REEKYOD” with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “REEKYOD” by Madlib, Black Thought, and Your Old Droog? Is this the better of their two recent singles, why or why not? Are you excited for their upcoming project? Who had the strongest rapping performance? 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 Madlib, Your Old Droog, and Black Thought. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Rihanna Teases “R9”: Tracing The Rumors Since “Anti”

April 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rihanna’s been teasing R9 for so long now that nobody knows what to believe anymore. At this point, it’s anyone’s guess when or if the album is indeed coming. The most recent mention of the album came during a red carpet event for her Fenty makeup line in Los Angeles on April 28th. During this appearance, she teased R9 once again, saying “It’s gonna be amazing.” She also went on about how much the album would showcase her evolution as an artist.

It’s been eight long years since Riri blessed us with a body of work. During this time, however, she’s dropped a handful of singles, including the Oscar-nominated “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. She has primarily focused on her fashion and beauty empire, and since it’s raking in billions, we can’t really blame her. Until definite information is put out, here’s a chronological list of all the information Riri (and others) has put out about R9 since 2018.

2018: Rihanna Teases R9

The first time Rihanna stirred excitement among her fans about the release of her ninth studio album was in 2018. In an Instagram reply, she shared that fans should expect the album in 2019, sparking anticipation for new music, following her last album, ANTI, released in January 2016. The album was also rumored to be a double-disc release, with one disc featuring chart-friendly songs and the other comprising moody and experimental tracks.

2019: A Potential Reggae Release

As time passed, rumors surfaced that Rihanna’s upcoming album would involve producer Supa Dups, known for his work with Beenie Man and Sean Paul. With this information, R9 became subject to reggae and dancehall speculations. These rumors and sporadic updates continued to keep the conversation about R9 alive for a while. Moreover, twice in early 2019, Rihanna shared studio session photos on Instagram.

The first time was in January when she posted a video showing her at work in the studio. She did it again in March of the same year when she shared a photo of her best friend and project manager Jennifer Rosales’ baby in the studio. Rosales would repost the baby pic on her own Instagram with this caption: “When tia @badgalriri gives you the first listen . #newmusic.” No one knows whatever became of these studio visits, however.

Further along in the year, in an extensive interview with the New York Times Magazine for a cover story in May, Rihanna confirmed that she was working on a reggae sound. ANTI had featured the iconic hit “Work,” and so fans were thirsting for more. People soon speculated that the album could drop at any moment. Ultimately, this never materialized. The period coincided with her promotion of the Fenty fashion line, and amidst the album buzz, Rihanna was named by Forbes as the richest female musician in the world, and everyone forgot about R9 for a moment.

2020: “Aggressively Working On Music”

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, some still held out hope that this would be the year Rihanna releases R9. Why? In May 2020, she graced the cover of British Vogue, and made history as the first person to wear a durag on the magazine cover. Rihanna spoke about her multifaceted career and balancing her music with her business. She then mentioned how she was “very aggressively working on music.” However, she did not disclose a release date. Like a true artist she said: “There are no rules. There’s no format. There’s just good music, and if I feel it, I’m putting it out.”

2023: The Super Bowl And World Tour Rumors

In February 2023, Rihanna shared insights about her much-anticipated album R9 in an interview for her Vogue UK cover story. During the interview, Rihanna expressed her desire to release the album in 2023, saying, “I want it to be this year. Like, honestly, it’d be ridiculous if it’s not this year.” She also emphasized how much fun she had to have with her music and the importance of aligning the album with her creative vision.

However, the interview took place shortly after Rihanna’s performance at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, and the announcement of her second pregnancy with A$AP Rocky. Evidently, there was little hope it was coming out that year. Shockingly Capital FM reported that Rihanna was “quietly planning” a huge comeback world tour for 2024 and 2025. However, despite the speculation, insiders eventually clarified that “no tour has been confirmed.”

2024: Rihanna Teases R9 Yet Again

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For her Interview Magazine cover story, Rihanna explained how her creative process for R9 had “a lot of visual ideas,” but “no songs for them yet.” Again, on April 28 and 29, 2024, she made headlines with updates about her personal style and her long-awaited album. She also recently hinted that ASAP Rocky has had some hand in helping with the project’s development. At a Fenty Beauty event, Rihanna shared more about her upcoming album, reiterating that it will be “amazing,” and that the delay in its release is because she wants it to truly represent her evolution. All we can do is wait.

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Kamasi Washington Delivers Funky Collab “Get Lit” With George Clinton & D Smoke

April 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Los Angeles, California based saxophonist and overall icon, Kamasi Washington, is back with another single “Get Lit.” This is now the veteran’s fourth offering from his upcoming album Fearless Movement, which is slated for release this Friday, May 3. So far, Kamasi has unleashed “Prologue,” “The Garden Path,” as well as “Dream State” featuring Andre 3000. There has not been a single miss and “Get Lit” is no exception. This time around, one of the kings of funk, George Clinton enters the mix, in addition to rapper D Smoke.

On this 3 minute and 26 second cut, Kamasi, George and Smoke, all bring great performances in their own way. This song will transport to another world with its dreamy and whimsical sound. It is extremely groovy and funky, and we are absolutely floating on a cloud listening to it. The back end of the song is especially captivating, with incredibly passionate flute playing.

Listen To “Get Lit” By Kamasi Washington, George Clinton, & D Smoke

Pretty soon, we will be able to hear another potential classic album from Kamasi on streaming. But just a day later, he will be heading out on a North America and UK tour on May 4. He will travel to places like Manchester, Austin, Toronto, Chicago, and more. Be sure to check out “Get Lit” above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Get Lit” by Kamasi Washington, D Smoke, and George Clinton? Is this one of his best songs as of late, why or why not? Does this have you excited for his upcoming album Fearless Movement? What was your favorite part of the track? 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 Kamasi Washington, George Clinton, and D Smoke. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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2hollis Has A Huge “Crush” On New Single

April 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today we have a new idiosyncratic artist to present to you today. He goes by 2hollis and we are covering his new single “crush.” There is minimal information about the up and comer from Los Angeles, California. But after listening to a couple of his singles, we gathered that he is not your typical rapper.

He likes to delve into the realms of electronic and electro-pop quite often, as evidenced by “crush.” However, he also explores these genres in other recent tracks like “light” and “jeans.” Other trends we have noticed in 2hollis’ music is that likes to bring a lot of glitchy effects into the production. Depending on who you show him too, they will either be really into it, or will immediately snatch the aux from you.

Listen To “Crush” By 2hollis

For 2hollis, “crush” looks to be another promotional single for a rumored upcoming album called 24, according to Genius. On his second offering of the year, he tells the listener how fond he is of this girl he admires. Even though he thinks it is really embarrassing, he just has to get his feelings out there. Be sure to check this one out with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “crush” by 2hollis? Is this one of his best songs as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for his rumored upcoming album 24? 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 2hollis. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I got a crush on you, do you crush on me too?
Thinkin’ of you everywhere, your house, my house, the car or in my room
I got a crush on you, do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make, say, think or do towards you
I got a crush on you, do you crush on me too? (You, you, you, you)
Thinkin’ of you everywhere, your house, my house, the car or in my room (You, you, you, you)

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J Cole Collaborator Daylyt Reveals He Heard “The Fall Off,” His Reaction Has Us Pumped

April 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

J Cole has been through the wringer over the last month or so. He has had to deal with severe amounts of backlash from fans and peers alike for how he has gone about handling the Kendrick Lamar diss. The apology really turned a lot of people off, while a small group was fine with it, as it is his not what drives him as a rapper. So much so, that he went and removed “7 Minute Drill” from his surprise mixtape Might Delete Later. Additionally, Kanye West recently piled on the lyricist with his “Like That” remix, saying, “Play J. Cole, get the p***y dry.” But the comeback for J Cole could be massive, as one of his recent collaborators, Daylyt, reveals that he was thoroughly impressed with The Fall Off.

The rumored send off album has been mercilessly teased for years, as we are still awaiting an official release date for it. But with the recent vlogs on YouTube showing some behind the scenes of the album, the hope is it will be out sooner than later at this point. Daylyt, who was a feature on the Might Delete Later cut “Pi,” recently heard The Fall Off and had nothing but glowing reviews for it. A YouTube channel screen recorded the Instagram live session in which Daylyt spoke about it and has us even more excited for what is to come.

Daylyt Has Huge Praise For J Cole & “The Fall Off”

If you want to skip to the comments about it, fast forward to around the 17:45 mark. “Ima say it loud and clear. I heard ‘The Fall Off,’ I’m spillin’ the beans, it’s one of the best levels of rapping I have ever witnessed,” Daylyt said. “Cole is goin’ out with a nuclear missile, I’m tellin’ y’all that… he literally was like ‘I don’t give a f*** about the radio, I just wanna show the world my pen before I die.’”

What are your thoughts on Daylyt saying The Fall Off is “one of the best levels of rapping I have ever heard?” Do you think this will be the best album that J Cole ever drops, why or why not? When do you think we are getting this 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 J Cole and The Fall Off. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Saba Brings Some Incredible Lyricism On No I.D.-Produced “Head.rap”

April 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Saba has firmly established himself as an excellent writer and storyteller over the course of his career. The veteran from Chicago, Illinois has always impressed fans in that regard and its why he has stood the test of time. Even though he only has three projects to his name, the level of craftsmanship that has gone into each one is nothing short of astounding. Pretty soon, Saba will be dropping his fourth record and to promote it, he is back with a new single “head.rap.”

This is now the third teaser for his and legendary Chicago producer No I.D.’s album From The Private Collection of Saba & No I.D. The experienced duo first began hinting at the tape’s development back in April of last year with “Back In Office.” Then, just about two months later, they returned with “hue_man nature.” Fans are still eagerly awaiting a release date, but it seems we are inching closer and closer with “head.rap” out now.

Listen To “Head.rap” By Saba, No I.D., Madison McFerrin, Ogi, & Jordan Ward

This single also features the talents of singers Madison McFerrin, Ogi, and Jordan Ward. Saba exclusively handles the verses and simply goes to work. He spits some great bars about how much he has grown as a person and artist over a bouncy, soulful beat using hair metaphors throughout. Each singer provides some beautiful and tender performances as well, really bringing it all together. Be sure to support Saba and No I.D.’s “head.rap” with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “head.rap” by Saba, No I.D., Ogi, Madison McFerrin, and Jordan Ward? Is this one of the rapper’s better songs as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for Saba and No I.D.’s upcoming album From The Private Collection of Saba & No I.D.? 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 Saba and No I.D. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Curl patterns that fight back and that grow
So wild that you can’t put a fuckin’ cap on
Momma scratchin’ my dandruff, flew back home
Still tender-headed, boy, you are not that grown
Them neck braids help you build backbone
Everybody flamed your a**

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Tems Recreates An Afro-beat Classic With “Love Me JeJe”

April 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tems has grown into her own ever since hip-hop fans discovered her on Future and Drake’s 2022 collaboration “WAIT FOR U.” It went on to become one of Hendrix’s most popular songs on Spotify for quite some time. The R&B jam even peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, scoring her first chart-topper. Fairly soon now, she will be looking to carry all of that momentum onto her debut album. Tems is showing she is ready to take that next leap with one of the project’s singles, “Love Me JeJe.”

Just over a week ago, the Nigerian singer and songwriter teased BORN IN THE WILD on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “BORN IN THE WILD. The Album. May 2024.” Since then, she has not announced the exact release date, but hopefully it will hit streaming services within the first two weeks of the month. We also do not have a confirmed tracklist either, according to Genius.

Listen To “Love Me JeJe” By Tems

At this current moment, the site has three other songs listed for the album. Those include “Me & U,” “Not An Angel,” and the unreleased title track. “Love Me JeJe” is actually a recreation of an Afro-beat record from the late 90s by Seyi Sodimu. The original seems to slower instrumentally, while Tems’ updated rendition is more up-tempo to give it a more party-friendly aesthetic. Both songs are stunning and it is hard to pick which we love more.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Love Me JeJe” by Tems? Is this one of her better songs as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for her upcoming album BORN IN THE WILD, why or why not? 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 Tems. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

If not you, then I don’t wanna know, I don’t want no story
Day and night, it’s unconditional, got mе livin’ softly, yeah, yeah
Love me JeJe, love me tender (Ooh)
You know your love turn me up like NEPA
Anything you want and I’ma do whatever

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