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Cordae & Anderson .Paak Recount Their Childhoods Before Rap Over J. Cole-Produced “Summer Drop”

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Cordae is someone who has so much talent, but in that same breath does not have the most consistent full-length projects. Well, he might prove those skeptics wrong when the former YBN crew mate puts out his third studio album, The Crossroads. At the time of writing, the Maryland MC does not have a release date in mind for it, but it is coming very soon. So far, we know for sure of one song that will be on the record, and that is the stupendous “Saturday Mornings” which features Lil Wayne. Now, though, Cordae is bringing out the second sure-fire inclusion, “Summer Drop”.

This cut sees Cordae working with now-frequent collaborator Anderson .Paak, as well as J. Cole. For those hoping for a rapping performance, you are going to be let down some. He plays more of a background role, as he is credited as a producer here. However, that’s not necessarily a disappointment because Cole is one heck of an underrated producer. Him, along with Kelsey Gonzalez, lay down another soulful instrumental with constant rushes of horns and a punchy and glitchy boom bap drum pattern. Both .Paak and Cordae are getting nostalgic and personal on “Summer Drop”, recounting their respective childhoods before raking in the big bucks as rap superstars. Check out the incredible single below.

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“Summer Drop” – Cordae & Anderson .Paak

Quotable Lyrics:

I saved up the whole summer, that’s how I got school clothes
I bought some Puma’s and some fake chains, that was fools gold
My n****, what you know about those hot summers? No air condition
My n****s got rare ambition, but pain and paired division (When the summer dropped)
I done lost so many homies, in summers I cherish livin’
Nobody care to listen, they suffer from their decision (When the summer dropped)

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Kehlani & Lucky Daye Team Up For Sleazy Ballad “When He’s Not There”

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Kehlani and Lucky Daye are looking to weasel their way into some relationships hanging in the balance on “When He’s Not There”. This a brand-new single from the Oakland, California R&B/pop act and it’s here in rapid succession. It’s following up on their fourth studio album CRASH, perhaps the artist’s most ambitious and diverse tracklist to date. The project had soundscapes from the likes of R&B, pop, alternative, country, Afropop, and more. However, it seems that Kehlani is not done dropping albums, because “When He’s Not There” is kicking off roll out number two.

It’s leading the way for a sequel to her 2019, nine-song mixtape, While We Wait. If you need help remembering, it features the hit song with Ty Dolla $ign, “Nights Like This”. While We Wait 2 was essentially announced today and we already have a lot of details on it. It will feature a beefier set of songs with 14 and it will be out on Wednesday, August 28. Mid-week releases aren’t very common, but we can make an excuse for Kehlani. As we mentioned at the top, “When He’s Not There” is a pretty sly track, as both powerful singers try to play homewrecker when they can. This is now the second time them and Lucky Daye have collaborated.

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“When He’s Not There” – Kehlani & Lucky Daye

Quotable Lyrics:

Does he sleep on your side of the bed while our memories play in your head?
Have you changed my name in your text? Not yet, no
Girl, we still hidin’ in LA here and it’s feelin’ like hide and seek (Yeah)
Know you’re missin’ your favorite seat (Your favorite seat, yeah, you so close to me)
Turn off the lights keep one and leave your backdoor open
I’m dive in half purgin’ when I’m ridin’ into your ocean

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Babyface Ray & BossMan Dlow Are Stacking It Up On Their Single “Count Money”

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Babyface Ray and BossMan Dlow are proving that they are an entertaining duo on their first collaboration, “Count Money”. Both rappers skate over a woozy, minimal, and skittering beat. Overall, this is a beat that they are well accustomed to, so they are able to make light work of it. It’s a pretty braggadocious cut, if the title didn’t already give it away already. Ray and Dlow pen some sticky and clever bars as well, adding to the enjoyability factor. “The coupe sits so low to the Earth, now watch it crawl away / … I just went two days, I’m good with the drink, now I got stomach pains“.

Obviously, they aren’t laying down some super dense bars, but they just work well with what’s going on. “Count Money” is the latest single from Babyface Ray and one that will land on an upcoming project. It’s going to be called The Kid That Did and it will be out on September 13. So far, Ray has released five in total, with the other ones being “Money On My Mind”, “Ghetto Boyz” with Peezy, as well as “Shy Kid” and “Rubberband Man”. While you wait on the album to drop, check out “Count Money” with the link below.

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“Count Money” – Babyface Ray & BossMan Dlow

Quotable Lyrics:

I’ve been countin’ money all day (All day), I came a long way
B****, I’m in L.A., droppin’ forty, like LeBron James
Movin’ too fast on that drink, I done went the wrong way
I say “Bae, you in good hands”, like this Allstate, n****
When you speakin’ on my name, don’t forget I’m a go-getter
I ain’t got no time to play and I ain’t playin’ with no n****

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Blu & Aloe Blacc Deliver Impassioned Performances On Exile-Assisted “Love Is Blu”

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After just a handful days being out, Blu and Exile’s new single “Love Is Blu” is quickly gaining a lot of traction with listeners. It’s easy to see why because this longtime underground duo is still drawing in ears given their great track record. Both constantly and consistently deliver sound conscious and lyrical hip-hop tracks and projects, including their magnum opus in 2007, Below the Heavens. However, it’s been quite a bit since they’ve collaborated, with 2020’s Miles. However, they will be ending that drought in just about a month with their fourth album, Love (the) Ominous World.

According to Genius, it should be available on September 20 and it will feature 12 songs. Features will include Georgia Anne Muldrow, Fashawn, Cashus King, Pistol McFly, and more. Aloe Blacc is another one of those names to mention and he’s also on this “Love Is Blu” single. It’s the official lead-off track for what will be Blu’s fifth record this year which is simply impressive. Exile lays down a head-nodding instrumental with inspirational horns and thick drums. Blu and Aloe harmonize well on the chorus and the former’s verses are socially conscious and cleverly written. It’s very honest about the current social state of the world and why more love needs to be spread every day.

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“Love Is Blu” – Blu, Exile, Blu & Exile, & Aloe Blacc

Quotable Lyrics:

Stop giving up sections of this world off to Satan, leave the world contemplating
About the world we facing, that’ll be amazing, rattle free the cages
If I was on top they would battle me for ages
But I’m from the bottom, that’ll be the basement rappers be adjacent
Only at the placement at the placement
And after they spend everything that they make to society

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Big Sean Drops Grim Visuals For “Yes” Single

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If things check out, we should be receiving Big Sean’s brand-new album Better Me Than You on August 31. Of course, fans were supposed to have their hands on the tape back on August 9. However, thanks to the good old leaking community, Sean decided to make some minor adjustments beforehand. That’s we and a lot of other believe, however the Detroit MC pushed it back due to wanting to plan out concerts and such. That very well may be true, but with leaks ruining so many things from dropping on schedule or at all, we feel that’s what is going on here. Depending on how you look at it, Sean was able to drop another single this past weekend with The Alchemist.

Currently, we are up to four teaser tracks, which also include “Yes”, “Precision”, and “On Up”. Out of all the ones we have heard so far, we feel that Big Sean did his best work on “Yes”, which is single number two. So far, it seems this will be the album’s biggest banger. If that’s the case, we should be in for a solid album from Sean Don. The epic and dark instrumental suits his aggressive and “no f***s given” attitude on the track. His flows and deliveries are also engaging as he hits you with his familiar cool, calm, and collected voice. Additionally, he gets a little more animated and zanier to jolt some extra energy into his already thrilling performance. To give fans more to chew over, Sean teamed up with Lyrical Lemonade to deliver some equally gloomy visuals for “Yes”. They accentuate what the song sets out to be and we encourage you to check out the creative production below.

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“Yes” Music Video – Big Sean

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Nicki Minaj Hints At Another Alternate Version Of “Pink Friday 2”

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There is no doubt that Nicki Minaj is giving fans what they want as of late. The Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter has been doing so ever since the release of Pink Friday 2. However, we can trace that trend back to the original in 2009. The New York-based superstar put out several versions of her debut LP including a deluxe, complete edition, “… Roman Reloaded”, “… Roman Reloaded (Deluxe)”, “Roman Reloaded The Re-Up”, and finally a “… Roman Reloaded (Deluxe Edition)”. Fast forward to 2023-2024 and Nicki Minaj is doing the same thing. We currently have a “(Gag City Deluxe)” as well as a “(Gag City PLUTO Edition)”.

Well, it appears Nicki is gearing up for number alternate version number three according to a recent tweet. “PF2 #GagCityReloaded – the album”, she sent out to her followers on X. This is something that was indirectly hinted in her recent announcement of another leg of Pink Friday 2 World Tour. “#GagCityReloaded will be a beautiful, magical dream come true. Better than the 1st half & that wasn’t easy to do. 😐 New looks, set list changes, other secrets, ummmm new music? 😅Lemme think about it”, she said.

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Nicki Minaj Already Announced A Gag City Reloaded Tour

She did so a few days ago on Instagram that the third run of this top-selling trek across the globe would be starting on September 4 and running through October 11. Special guest performers will include Tyga, Skillibeng, and BIA. With those dates in mind, there’s a good chance that Nicki releases it this Friday or next, but nothing is known as of now. Even though this all very fresh, fans are already going bonkers online. “NICKI DONT PLAY W ME FHDHHDDBHD”, one user replies. “EXSQUEEEZE MEEEEE?!??”, another adds. You better believe that the Barbz are ready to feast, and Nicki’s got them wrapped around her finger.

What are your thoughts on Nicki Minaj teasing the release of a Gag City Reloaded version of Pink Friday 2? When do you think she is going to drop it? Are you planning on going to a tour stop when it starts? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Cardi B Teases Huge Update On New Album And Fans Think It’s Coming Soon

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Cardi B’s next album is one of the most anticipated and long-awaited releases in mainstream hip-hop… And we’re well aware that this headline sounds familiar. Nevertheless, she recently gave fans a huge update as to the progress of this release, indicating that she already took her album cover pictures and can’t decide on which one to use. This is one of the most concrete actualizations we’ve received of this sophomore LP as of late, and one of the only ones that doesn’t relate to its release date. While fans are still foaming at the mouth for a final word on that, this should still fuel a lot of excitement for die-hard supporters.

Unfortunately, these days have been unpredictably tough for Cardi B, as she recently spoke on a “freak accident” that almost jeopardized her pregnancy. “I was doing so good, like, so good,” she told her social media followers concerning her pelvic injury. “Exercising, f***ing outfits put together, I had so much energy. Now I be in pain like a motherf***er. I can’t f***ing wear heels, I can’t f***ing stand up, I can’t do s**t. Everything was going great, now a h*e is injured. S**t got me so f***ing tight. And the thing about it is, I’m not even a clumsy b***h. I’m not a clumsy person, and I bust my a** bro.

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Cardi B’s Sophomore Album Cover Arts Are In The Vault

Elsewhere, Cardi B also spoke on this being her “easiest pregnancy yet” despite sleepless nights and her baby kicking a whole lot. “If anybody knows where I could get a pregnancy waist trainer, a pregnancy faja, let me know,” she asked her Instagram Live viewers. “I need it right now ’cause this a** is not dropping. I swear to f***ing God, this a** is not dropping. It’s not really because of my stomach, of course, I just don’t want my a** to drop.”

Meanwhile, another update that Cardi B teased at concerning her new album involved possible album titles. It’s clear that she’s teasing a lot of stuff out little by little, and at least giving fans the illusion of being a part of that process. We’ll see how this all manifests, as the Bardi Gang hopes that it’ll arrive sooner rather than later.

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Cardi B Teases Huge Update On New Album And Fans Think It’s Coming Soon

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Cardi B’s next album is one of the most anticipated and long-awaited releases in mainstream hip-hop… And we’re well aware that this headline sounds familiar. Nevertheless, she recently gave fans a huge update as to the progress of this release, indicating that she already took her album cover pictures and can’t decide on which one to use. This is one of the most concrete actualizations we’ve received of this sophomore LP as of late, and one of the only ones that doesn’t relate to its release date. While fans are still foaming at the mouth for a final word on that, this should still fuel a lot of excitement for die-hard supporters.

Unfortunately, these days have been unpredictably tough for Cardi B, as she recently spoke on a “freak accident” that almost jeopardized her pregnancy. “I was doing so good, like, so good,” she told her social media followers concerning her pelvic injury. “Exercising, f***ing outfits put together, I had so much energy. Now I be in pain like a motherf***er. I can’t f***ing wear heels, I can’t f***ing stand up, I can’t do s**t. Everything was going great, now a h*e is injured. S**t got me so f***ing tight. And the thing about it is, I’m not even a clumsy b***h. I’m not a clumsy person, and I bust my a** bro.

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Cardi B’s Sophomore Album Cover Arts Are In The Vault

Elsewhere, Cardi B also spoke on this being her “easiest pregnancy yet” despite sleepless nights and her baby kicking a whole lot. “If anybody knows where I could get a pregnancy waist trainer, a pregnancy faja, let me know,” she asked her Instagram Live viewers. “I need it right now ’cause this a** is not dropping. I swear to f***ing God, this a** is not dropping. It’s not really because of my stomach, of course, I just don’t want my a** to drop.”

Meanwhile, another update that Cardi B teased at concerning her new album involved possible album titles. It’s clear that she’s teasing a lot of stuff out little by little, and at least giving fans the illusion of being a part of that process. We’ll see how this all manifests, as the Bardi Gang hopes that it’ll arrive sooner rather than later.

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Rich Amiri & Internet Money Collab For Addicting New Single “KEEP IT COOL”

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Rich Amiri’s successful 2023 landed him a spot on this year’s XXL Freshman list. He put out two projects in Evolution and the immensely popular, Ghetto Fabulous. The latter contains some of his catchiest songs to date such as “OUTTA THERE”, “AINT NOTHING”, and of course, “ONE CALL”. For someone who is more known to be in the underground trap scene, pulling in over 336 million streams on one song is quite the feat. But this where the Boston, Massachusetts MC thrives. His uniquely deep voice and sticky flow patterns could boost him into the mainstream if he continues on this trajectory. It seems he’s staying on that path as “MADONNA & RIHANNA” is shaping up to be another fan favorite, with over 8.6 million streams already since its release in April.

With all of this momentum, Rich Amiri coming through on this “KEEP IT COOL” record is another W. On this single, he perfectly matches the tempo of the video game/gothic instrumental. It may sound like a weird mashup of ideas, but it the rage-like beat absolutely slaps. “KEEP IT COOL” does have Rich Amiri attached to it, but this is actually an Internet Money release. The California-based fleet of producers is supposedly working on a new album via the founder, Taz Taylor. That shuts the previous belief that this track was going to be for WAR READY, Amiri’s forthcoming project.

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“KEEP IT COOL” – Internet Money & Rich Amiri

Quotable Lyrics:

Yeah, better keep it cool ’cause this s*** could get ugly
‘Member I was dead broke, now I got some money
Feds on my trail, I ain’t goin’, flee the country
Never tuck my tail, I want war, boy, I love beef
Knew you was a ho
You want smoke about a ho, huh?

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Chance The Rapper Goes On Rhyming Spree On Joey Purp Link-Up “Bad Boys 2”

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A couple of days ago, Chicago rap superstar Chance the Rapper had some things he needed to get off his chest. Specifically, in relation to his forthcoming “album”, Star Line. We say “album” because he doesn’t find it respectful of his fans to keep asking him to “drop the album”. In fact, he finds it incredibly confusing and if they keeping asking for the project in this manner, he may shelve Star Line for good. “Stop calling it the album. And I don’t mean that in an ungrateful way. I’m grateful that people are putting in my comments, ‘Drop the album’. I’m not going to drop the album until y’all start calling it Star Line“.

He is asking for this favor because he sees this record as something more than just another LP. “But what I’m doing is something different. It’s something very specific. It’s called Star Line“. All of this and more was conveyed via an Instagram Live. However, just 48 hours later, Chance the Rapper is back with a supposed track from Star Line called “Bad Boys 2”. Him and Joey Purp collab here, and you can tell that the Acid Rap MC was having a fun time writing playful bars and multiple rhyme schemes for his verse. If you check out the music video below, you’ll catch some hints of the Bad Boys movie franchise as well.

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“Bad Boys 2” – Chance The Rapper & Joey Purp

Quotable Lyrics:

All my favorite hoodies at a bad b**** condo
But I know this Nina got my back like I’m Rondo
Sittin’ on my lap, while I’m slidin’ through Chicago
Now we drive the boat, but when we came here, we was cargo
A wise man told me me “Follow anywhere the star go”
So I’m in that double R, it’s blacker than some charcoal

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