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Tyga And YG Unveil Tracklist for “Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist”

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Tyga and YG, the beloved West Coast duo, are inching closer to the highly anticipated release of their collaborative project. To the delight of fans, they dropped a surprise on social media today by unveiling the tracklist for Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist. This tracklist boasts a total of 14 songs, creating excitement and anticipation among their dedicated fanbase. What makes this project even more thrilling is the lineup of impressive guest appearances from heavy-hitters, intensifying the anticipation surrounding its release.

Among these featured heavyweights are none other than Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and the exceptionally talented Blxst. This upcoming offering promises a star-studded experience. Tyga and YG have been teasing this project for a while now, starting the year with previous collaboratinos. Some of the music they’ve put out together this year includes the upbeat hit “West Coast Weekend” featuring Blxst. Just a week later, they followed it up with the catchy track “PLATINUM.” Their third collaboration of the year, “PARTy T1M3,” just dropped last month, further showcasing their versatility.

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Tyga And YG Have Fans Excited For What’s To Come

Although the new project is due this week, fans couldn’t help but mention their disappointment over their tour being cancelled. Initially, the duo had multiple tour dates lined up for their Str8 to the Klub Tour alongside Saweetie. It was set to span from September 21 to November 22, with stops planned in California, Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Nevada. However, it’s apparent the tour is no longer taking place, as the ticket links for each event indicate that the show has either been canceled or rescheduled.

The fans’ disappointment was expressed via IG comments. “LOVE IT ! Buttttt can we get an explanation as to why the tour is canceled,” one user wrote underneath the tracklist announcment post. “We are ready!!!! Wish we could have seen yall on tour!!” another said. Nevertheless, despite the setback of the tour, their dedicated supporters are still eagerly counting down the days to the release of Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist. “Hopefully after this collab project is out of the way we can get a new solo Tyga project!! But this project should hold us over until then,” someone commented. “This n***a be dropping bangers from back in da dayzz till now,” another wrote. Stay tuned on HNHH for the project dropping this week, Sept. 29.

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Symba: Redefining West Coast Hip Hop For A New Generation

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As the Hip Hop space continues to evolve, there has been a constant shift in stylistic rap choices. However, some artists shine best when they stick to the original formulas and make it their own. Symba is one of these artists, proudly repping the Bay Area with his West Coast sound. Symba has been in the game for a long time, but he’s especially been on a roll over the past 12 months delivering something unique, yet familiar. His chill blend of melodious rap and thought-provoking lyrics have likened him to some of Hip Hop’s early pioneers. 

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Finding His Sound

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 18: Symba performs onstage during the Future Superstar tour at Tabernacle on March 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Like many rappers before and after him, Symba moved to L.A. for a chance to blow up. However, securing paid shows, juggling studio sessions, and self-promotion ate deep into his pockets. Soon after, a deal with Columbia Records served as his lifeline, but the label put the rapper in a box. After about a year and six months with Columbia, he got dropped. In a positive turn of events, this kickstarted his path to self-discovery.

Symba spent the next six months using his social media and the Internet to carve out his niche. Speaking with G.Q., he attributes his subsequent stage success to two tracks dedicated to Nipsey Hustle, which he played at an Atlantic A&R party. “I wrote two songs, ‘Trapped’ and ‘Black Jesus.’ I played those songs at the aux party,” he said. What followed afterward was a trip to N.Y.C. that got him signed to Atlantic Records in 2019.

By 2020, Symba put out his first track on the label, “Serve.” The track summarized his life thus far as he spat about his hustling uncle’s advice on how the world works when it comes to making money, his $100,000 signing bonus with Columbia, and how he spent the bulk of it. By the end of the year, his first album, Don’t Run Away from R.A.P. was welcomed by fans, who embarked on his journey to discover and embrace himself.  

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Meet The Lyrical Wonderkid

In 2022, he dropped his second album, Results Take Time. The rap project featured notable acts like Roddy Ricch, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz. This body of work greatly amplified his profile. It also showed off his versatility, swimming easily from West Coast rap on songs like “Can’t Win for Nothing,” to trap on “Street N***a.” However, what makes Symba’s style of rap authentic are his personal lyrics and storytelling prowess. His music takes you through his personal experiences and growth. 

Furthermore, his bars draw you in with their vulnerability, and more often than not, leave the listener with a glimmer of hope. Symba’s music is sure to welcome both the old Hip Hop heads, and today’s younger, more vulnerable audience. While his tracks have aggressive beats reminiscent of the 90s, they also embody a more chill rhythm for listeners to soak in his lyrics. The rapper’s lyrical and vocal prowess have earned him notable recognition in movie soundtracks, including Space Jam and Creed 3. 

Read More: N.O.R.E. Compares Symba To Nas: “You’re My Favorite Artist Right Now”

The Man Behind Symba

Symba was born Demario Raynel Driver. The 30-year-old lyricist is slowly becoming a household name, and it’s only just the beginning. He considers Lebron James to be his personal icon, and at a time, was focused primarily on basketball, eyes sight on the NBA. Today, his music has elevated his profile greatly. Symba has earned nods from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The Game has also acknowledged him as one to watch out for. Recently, he made headlines after a philanthropic visit to Nigeria, where he donated a hundred laptops to young Nigerian high school kids.

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E-40 Is A West Coast Icon: His Biggest Hits

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E-40’s impact on hip hop is undeniable, especially on the west coast. The East Bay, California rapper is widely considered a west coast icon for his profound influence on the Bay Area hyphy scene. He is known for his distinct voice, choppy flow, and humorous bars. To say that E-40 has been around for a while is an understatement, as he has released songs since the early 1990s as a member of The Click. As a solo artist, E-40 has been highly prolific and consistent, releasing 26 studio albums, with his 27th reportedly set to drop this year.  

Additionally, E-40 also has several collaborative albums, including works as a member of the rap supergroup Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Too $hort. A highly decorated artist, E-40 was recently critical of Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest West Coast Hip Hop Songs,” taking issue with “Tell Me When to Go” not being included. Regardless of whether or not his songs make lists, E-40 is an active pioneer in hip hop with almost unparalleled longevity. Here, we’re counting down the singles from his extensive discography, with the No. 1 spot being his biggest hit. Take a look at the list below.

7. “Sprinkle Me” feat. Suga-T (1995)

“Sprinkle Me” is one of E-40’s earliest hits. The 1995 song marked E-40’s third track to be released as a single, following “Captain Save a Hoe” and “1-Luv.” “Sprinkle Me” ended up charting higher than both, making for his biggest hit song at the time. From his second studio album, 1995’s In a Major Way, “Sprinkle Me” is a light-hearted jam. E-40 displays his signature flow while Suga-T raps with a tough attitude and sings the song’s chorus.

6. “Rapper’s Ball” feat. Too $hort & K-Ci of Jodeci (1996)

“Rapper’s Ball” is E-40’s first collaborative single with Too $hort, who has had a similar career path of being an influential Bay Area rapper with an extensive catalog. The catchy single features a soulful chorus from K-Ci of Jodeci, while E-40 and Too $hort exchange slick lyrics. “Rapper’s Ball” exhibits a chemistry between E-40 and Too $hort, who would go on to collaborate for multiple albums and some of their biggest hits. 

5. “Things’ll Never Change” feat. Bo-Roc (1996)

Much like “Rapper’s Ball,” “Things’ll Never Change” comes from E-40’s 1996 album Tha Hall of Game. The two songs were released together, with “Things’ll Never Change” being the lead single and “Rapper’s Ball” as the B-side. The tracks were E-40’s biggest hits at the time, out-performing “Sprinkle Me” on the U.S. charts and peaking at the same positions. What sets “Things’ll Never Change” apart is that it charted higher in the UK, peaking at No. 114. The song is also unique to E-40’s discography as it was his first single to be quite somber and introspective in its sound and content.

4. “Function” feat. YG, Iamsu!, & Problem (2012)

Jumping forward 16 years, E-40 remained consistent and landed one of the biggest hits of his career in 2012 with “Function.” The party-ready single is quintessentially west coast in its groove and heavy bassline but with a modern spin. E-40 easily slides across the beat, spitting a rapid verse that cannot be replicated. “Function” saw E-40 collaborating with then-up-and-coming California artists YG, Iamsu!, and Problem. The three have gone on to do big things in hip hop, and E-40’s cosign early in their careers was significant for them. “Function” was evidence of E-40’s longevity in hip hop and a clear influence on the younger generation of west coast artists.

3. “Tell Me When To Go” feat. Keak Da Sneak (2006)

My Ghetto Report Card (2006) is one of E-40’s most commercially successful albums, which its lead singles can attest to. “Tell Me When to Go” was a Hyphy anthem and helped mark the era of Hyphy in the Bay Area. Lil Jon produced the single, adding to the crunk sound that took over the 2000s. “Tell Me When to Go” was certified Gold in 2016 and is still one of E-40’s biggest hit songs.

2. “Choices (Yup)”

Similar to “Function,” E-40 reached a new level of success in his later career with “Choices (Yup).” The hook and refrain are simple yet catchy, making for E-40’s most recent and second-biggest hit song. It is also the only single on this list without a feature. The production is modern with a trap influence, but E-40 does not sound like an older rapper trying to fit in with a newer generation. “Choices (Yup)” was a definitive hit and became one of E-40’s biggest songs, 21 albums into his career. The song went platinum in 2018 and was E-40’s second song to do so.

1. “U And Dat” feat. T-Pain & Kandi Girl (2006)

E-40’s first and only other hit single to go Platinum is “U and Dat.” Almost every song featuring T-Pain from the 2000s was an automatic hit, and so was almost every single produced by Lil Jon. “U and Dat” had the catchy T-Pain hook and synth-heavy Lil Jon beat, becoming E-40’s biggest hit song. It was his first song to earn a plaque and the first to go Platinum. “U and Dat” remains E-40’s highest charting single to date.

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Tyga, YG, Blxst Team Up For Cali Tribute “West Coast Weekend”

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A trio of frequent collaborators are back once again with a song tributing their origins on the west coast. Tyga, YG, and Blxst team up for a sun-kissed new banger. The bright production and catchy refrains are perfect for capturing the vibes of spending a glorious weekend on the west coast. While it’s unclear if the song is ultimately destined to land on a project from any of the trio, it’s still a perfect summer jam dropping at just the right time.

YG and Tyga have collaborated many of times and often appear on each other’s album. Last year they released “Run” which also featured verses from BIA and 21 Savage. YG and Blxst have also collaborated a few times before. Most notably Blxst made an appearance on YG and Mozzy’s hit song “Perfect Timing.” The song landed on their collaborative album Kommunity Service which also featured a contribution from Tyga. Clearly, the three artists are no strangers to making music together.

Tyga, YG, Blxst Drop A Summer Anthem

For YG this is the first new singles he’s dropped this year, though he’s found himself in headlines regardless. Just yesterday he attended the ceremony unveiling Tupac’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame star. In an interview, he expressed shock that it took so long for Tupac to finally get a star. Last month, he confirmed a long-rumored relationship with R&B singer Saweetie. On a trip to Mexico together the pair posted pics finally letting fans know for sure that they’re an item.

Earlier this year Blxst released his Just For Clarity 2 EP. The short project features guest verses from Mustard, Roddy Rich, Terrance Martin, & Larry June. Tyga most recently released his new single “Day One” last month. What do you think of Tyga, YG, and Blxst’s new song? Let us know in the comment section below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Ayy, it’s a party on the weekend
Got a lil’ shawty, we creepin’
Throw somethin’ in my cup
But I still can’t show no love
I got hoes for every season
Shawty wanna play, she leavin’
Don’t try to say, “What’s up?”
When you see a n*gga in the club, yeah

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Tupac Will Have An Oakland Street Named After Him

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Oakland’s City Council will name a portion of MacArthur Boulevard, between Grand Avenue and Van Buren Avenue, “Tupac Shakur Way.” The idea comes from Council member Carroll Fife. Fife explained, “Tupac Shakur’s legacy will continue through his contributions in art and social outreach, through his family and fans.” She went on to describe the artist “touching countless lives of children and elders over the years while alive and after his death.” Fife also says that Shakur was “taken too young by gun violence.”

Tupac was born in East Harlem, but his career as an artist began on the West Coast. He moved to Oakland in the late ’80s, starting then as a background dancer and roadie for the group Digital Underground. The rap legend was tragically murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, at the age of 25. Several of the artist’s major albums were created in California, including Me Against The World, All Eyez On Me, and more. In 2016, Oakland additionally declared June 16 to be “Tupac Shakur Day.”

Tupac’s Legacy

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Rapper Tupac Shakur performs onstage at the Palladium on July 23, 1993 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

In March, FX released the trailer for their Tupac docuseries, Dear Mama. The show debuted in April of this year. Emotional conversations with the late rapper’s mother, Afeni Shakur, were revealed in the trailer. She said, “It was very difficult for me to be a mom. But I knew very well how to protect my children.” A young Tupac also appears in the trailer, explaining, “My mother taught me to analyze society and not be quiet.”

He also went on to say, “If there’s something on my mind, speak it. Because – I gotta reiterate it.” Tupac also shares, “my mother was a Black Panther and she was very involved in the movement.” Director of the series Allen Hughes explained, “Wherever possible, we tried to find archival footage that hadn’t been seen. So there’s a lot that we have in the five parts.” He went on to additionally reveal, “There’s also audio that’s never been heard. And not just some of his acapellas and vocals.” Hughes told viewers, “there is a lot of stuff of Tupac from his baby years that had never been seen.” He also said, “most importantly, you get to understand why he made certain decisions.”

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Snoop Dogg Picks East Coast Over West Coast For Bigger Impact On Hip Hop

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Snoop Dogg says the East Coast has had a bigger impact on hip-hop than the West Coast. The legendary Long Beach rapper compared the two sides during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday with Stephen A. Smith. He explained that East Coast artists like RUN-D.M.C., LL COOL J, and Grandmaster Flash laid the groundwork for the genre for years to come.

“Definitely East Coast because East Coast started hip-hop,” Snoop explained. “It has the biggest impact where it was born, where it was growth, where it was developed is always gonna be the biggest impact. Because that’s the epicenter, that’s the foundation, that’s where it began. It’s the East Coast.”

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 20: Snoop Dogg (L) and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson perform onstage at STARZ Madison Square Garden “Power” Season 6 Red Carpet Premiere, Concert, and Party on August 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for STARZ)

He then described New York rappers as the “foundation.” He continued: “We learned from them, we got our style from them, we got our swag from them, we got our know how to get it together from them, our stage presence — everything from RUN-D.M.C., LL COOL J, Grandmaster Flash, to people who didn’t have no record deals. They set the foundation.”

Snoop also discussed his bid to purchase the NHL’s Ottawa Senators in a group with Hollywood film producer Neko Sparks and others. “This opportunity came for me to be a part of the ownership of the Ottawa Senators so I jumped on it,” he said. “And the plan that we have is to go and build a Snoop Youth Hockey League outside of Canada so kids in urban communities can learn about hockey [and] can play the sport.”

Elsewhere in the interview, the two discussed Snoop’s hometown Los Angeles Lakers preparing to take on the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Lakers went on to upset the Warriors in Golden State 117-112. Game 2 will tip off at 9:00 PM, ET on Thursday.

Snoop Dogg On East Coast Vs. West Coast

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03 Greedo Delivers His First Post-Prison Album “Halfway There”

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The West Coast legend 03 Greedo returned home this year. The rapper began serving a 20-year sentence over four years ago on guns and drug charges. At the time, 03 Greedo was beginning to come into his own with projects like God Level as he helped redefine the West Coast in the post-YG era. Unfortunately, his numerous attempts for parole were denied until earlier this year, though he wasn’t entirely free just yet.

The rapper was released to a halfway house where he’ll have to be for up to 6 months and is only allowed a five-minute phone call each week. He continues to half a battle in front of himself until he’s fully out but he’s made the most of his time. “Where I am I just want to see my daughter and record music,” he said. “I wish I could have released alot more music while I was away. So, I have this chip on my shoulder to just go record n drop at least 12 tapes before my major album and I honestly just don’t want to talk to alot of people yet. I got a lot I want to clear in my head first.”

03 Greedo Makes His Comeback On “Halfway There”

Though he’s not entirely free, he remains optimistic in the face of adversity. The rapper came through this week with the release of his new project, Halfway There. Consisting of 33 songs in total with a runtime of over an hour and a half, 03 Greedo certainly has plenty of things he wanted to get off of his chest. The project boasts production from BIGHEAD, Lex Luger, Sledgren, Harry Fraud, and plenty of others.

Ahead of the project’s release, 03 Greedo unveiled singles like “Bacc Like I Never Left” and “Buss Me Script,” ft. Maxo Kream. Though there isn’t an overwhelming amount of features, Halfway There include appearances from Babyface Ray, Rich The Kid, Ty Dolla $ign, Skilla Baby, and Peso Peso. From top to bottom, 03 Greedo reminds fans of his consistency and prolificacy without missing a beat across Halfway There. Check the project out above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

R-Mean Brings West Coast Vibes With YG & Scott Storch On “Charles Barkley”

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R-Mean’s become an integral force of the diverse Los Angeles sound and its expansion in the past decade. The rapper’s Mean Mondays series became a staple at HNHH. For basically two years straight, R-Mean came through with a new track each year that proved he was a behemoth of an MC in his own right. Throughout the series, he tackled classic instrumentals from Nas and 2Pac while also collaborating with titans such as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Krayzie Bone on “Real Ones.”

In 2020, the rapper showcased his strengths as a collaborator when he linked up with Berner on The Warning. The two West Coast rappers traded bars with other incredible MCs such as Styles P, Wiz Khalifa, and Dave East, among others. Then, he linked up with Justin Credible for Justin Credible Presents: R-Mean. The project boasted 11 songs with appearances from B-Real, Jay Critch, and BlocBoy JB, further propelling R-Mean into the limelight. However, he has some bigger things ahead of him in 2023. 

R-Mean – “Charles Barkley” Ft. YG & Scott Storch

As R-Mean gears up for a new chapter in his career, he’s unveiled his brand new single, “Charles Barkley” ft. YG, produced by Scott Storch. The follow-up to “Lonely Day” is a vibrant West Coast banger that brings together the Los Angeles spirit to life, while jokingly playing homage to Chuck as YG raps, “Imma be old without a ring, Charles Barkley.” Storch’s infectious production merges dizzying flutes and looming bass for YG and R-Mean’s unmatched chemistry.

“He’s been the face of authentic West Coast music for a decade.” R-Mean said of YG in a statement. “Being from LA as well, it’s been an honor to get in the studio with him. Creating something that will undoubtedly bring the LA sound back to the clubs.”However, R-Mean credits the “Lean Back” producer for creating the soundscape that helped mesh his chemistry with YG on wax. “Scott Storch gave us the perfect backdrop where our respective styles could both shine,” he added. Storch will handle the production of R-Mean’s upcoming album, M.E.A.N., due out on April 14th.

Quotable Lyrics
R dash Mean, baby, who you ridin’ with? 
I ain’t never tell a bitch I love her, just to try to hit 
I ain’t even try to fuck with drama, on a broke bitch 
On the rise, like coke prices durin’ Covid