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YG Unveils New Single “Love Make,” Blending His Style with an Avant Classic

August 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist, and humanitarian YG has released his latest single, “Love Make,” produced by longtime collaborator DJ Mustard. This track significantly shifts YG’s musical style, blending soulful melodies with his signature storytelling. “Love Make” showcases YG’s ability to integrate nostalgic R&B vibes with modern hip-hop elements, delivering a refreshing and evocative sound.

“Love Make” opens with a nostalgic sample from Avant’s 2002 hit “Makin’ Good Love,” setting the tone for the song’s chorus. The track seamlessly integrates this classic R&B vibe, creating a backdrop that is both familiar and refreshing. YG delivers his verses with vivid imagery and candid lyrics, exploring the dynamics of intimacy and relationships. His ability to juxtapose heartfelt choruses with his distinct narrative style brings a unique depth to the song, making “Love Make” a standout addition to his upcoming album, the eagerly awaited third installment of his famed ‘Just Re’d Up’ series, “Just Re’d Up 3.”

The accompanying music video poetically mirrors the lyrics with visuals, blending throwback R&B aesthetics and a modern look to complement the song’s mix of nostalgic Avant samples and YG’s contemporary rap cadence. This release continues to showcase YG’s versatility as an artist through its compelling blend of old-school influences and modern storytelling.

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YG’s ‘Just Re’d Up 3’ Tracklist Features Saweetie, Ty Dolla Sign, Larry June, G Herbo, And More

August 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In May, one of the best and biggest rap stars from Compton announced his new album. No, not that one. YG, who has been equally beloved in his hometown for just as long, gave a preview of the cover art for his album Just Re’d Up 3 (for reference, the original Just Re’d Up came out on May 2, 2011), following up with the announcement of his Just Re’d Up Tour and a string of upbeat singles, including “Knocka,” “Weird,” and “Shake.”

Today, YG shared the tracklist for the album, which appears to be a double album. It’s also a feature-packed affair, tapping a bunch of fellow West Coast rap favorites including Kalan.Frfr, Larry June, Mozzy, and YG’s girlfriend(?), Saweetie. Ty Dolla Sign also shows up a couple of times, while non-Golden State guests include Detroiters Babyface Ray and Tee Grizzley, Chicagoan G Herbo, and Atlanta’s own Lil Yachty. You can see the full tracklist below, courtesy of Apple Music.

Disc 1:

1. “Go Brazy” w/ Mustard & Baby Stone Gorillas
2. “Jesus Christ”
3. “Right Now”
4. “She Pretty” w/ Saweetie
5. “Only Fans” w/ Jaye Anderson
6. “Put It In My Hands” w/ Larry June
7. “Street Love” w/ Diamond Platnumz
8. “Her Way <3″ w/ Kalan.Frfr
9. “It’s Givin” w/ Ty Dolla Sign
10. “Interlude”

Disc 2

1. “Malibu” w/ Tee Grizzley & G Herbo
2. “Violence”
3. “Rescue Me” w/ Ty Dolla Sign
4. “Kolors” w/ Mozzy & Ackrite
5. “Love Make”
6. “Stupid” w/ Lil Yachty & Babyface Ray
7. “My Favorite” w/ Kalan.Frfr
8. “Knocka”
9. “Pimp My Ride”
10. “I’m In Love”

Just Re’d Up 3 is due in July via 4 Hunnid/EMPIRE. You can find more info here.

YG, Lil Yachty, Babyface Ray, & Mustard Go “STUPID” On New Single

July 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With the entire West Coast on 10 right now thanks to Kendrick Lamar’s massive win over Drake, everyone is eager to drop. YG is one of those guys, especially as of late. The Compton native is working toward the release of his third entry in the Just Re’d Up series, which is dropping on August 16. He broke the news on his social media platforms a couple of weeks ago, along with the artwork which pays homage to the exotic car theme. On cover three, the hitmaker is with a trio of whips which includes a Maybach, Ferrari and Rolls-Royce. Enough about expensive vehicles, though, YG has a new single called “STUPID” out now!

This is potentially the fifth promotional cut, with 2022’s “Miss My Dawgs” with Lil Wayne possibly being the lead-off record. However, we know for sure that “WEIRD”, “SHAKE”, and “KNOCKA” are making the final cut. “STUPID” is following up on the second of those three, which was a** popping track featuring Kaliii and Stunna Girl. On “STUPID”, YG is offering up a pure West Coast banger about living life unapologetically and it features production from Mustard. The latter lays down another winner of an instrumental, especially with the addition of the flutes. Lil Yachty and Babyface Ray also appear on the single, both providing some solid and cohesive performances overall.

Listen To “STUPID” By YG, Lil Yachty, & Babyface Ray

Quotable Lyrics:

Ayy, n****s be the loudest with no fuckin’ money (Skee)
I be blowin’ b****es backs off two packs of— (Wah)
How you sent your boys to war with no ammunition?
Yeah, you put up Rolls Royce, but it’s standard edition (Wah)
Found out what you hit this s*** like a bad magician
This enough to cook his waiter, lose existence

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YG Kicks Off ‘Just Re’d Up’ Tour with Star-Studded Show at Hollywood Palladium

July 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This weekend, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist and humanitarian YG kicked off his 15-stop 2024 “Just Re’d Up” tour at the iconic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles with a star-studded lineup of collaborators and friends. The West Coast hip-hop titan sported a custom 4Hunnid ensemble paired with Christian Louboutins.

Tour guests DJ Vision and Doe Boy opened the show, performing hit songs “Walk Down,” “Respectfully,” and “100 Shooters.” Paying homage to his roots, YG was joined by fellow West Coast artists Ty Dolla $ign, Babyface Ray, 42 Dugg, Joe Moses, Skillababy, Sada Baby, RJmrLA, and Lil Vada.

YG took the stage with a high-energy performance, delivering hits like “FDT,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Big Bank,” and his latest single, “Knocka.” Opening with the classic “Bompton,” the LA native performed tracks from his first Just Re’d Up effort, including “You Broke,” “Up,” “My Nigga,” “I’m Good,” and “BPT.” He entertained the crowd with “Twist My Fingers,” “I Wanna Party,” “Slide” featuring H.E.R., “IDGAF,” and “Go Loko” with Tyga. Ty Dolla $ign joined YG for memorable collaborations “Toot It And Boot It,” “Relax,” and “Do It,” before YG closed the show with “Knocka.”

The celebration continued with an exclusive ‘All Red Party’ private album listening event attended by notable artists, including DJ Mustard, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Guapdad 4000, HitKid, and Ackrite. Reuniting DJ Mustard and YG, the event buzzed with an electrifying atmosphere, capturing the energy of Just Re’d Up 3 and celebrating the influential legacy of this iconic West Coast duo.

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Drake Took “A Huge L” When YG Joined Kendrick Lamar For “The Pop Out” Wack 100 Admits

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With the dust pretty much settled on the word sparring between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Wack 100 came clean on No Jumper. After originally anointing The Boy the winner at one point, the controversial artist manager admits that is no longer the case. According to HipHopDX, Wack 100 says that YG showing up to K-Dot’s The Pop Out was a “huge L”. The My Krazy Life MC was one of many special guests at the already iconic show. Tyler, The Creator, Dr. Dre, Roddy Ricch, and ScHoolboy Q, are just a few others to name. It truly was a uniting moment for the West Coast hip-hop scene and further proof for Wack 100 that Drake has lost.

In the short clip, he also feels that the Canadian megastar can never perform “Family Matters”, especially the YG verse. “The West Coast is behind Kendrick. A huge L for Drake. The worst part about that was YG”, Wack says. “[Drake] name-drops him. Drake can never perform that song (‘Family Matters’) and mention YG’s name”.

Wack 100 Says Drake Got Gut Punched By YG

wack 100 says drake took a huge L after YG choose to stand with Kendrick Lamar . Drake can never use that YG verse on family matters ever again pic.twitter.com/Yhloja1fVC

— joebuddenclips (@Chatnigga101) June 23, 2024

The hip-hop figure continues, “But he did that to himself cause if YG didn’t approve of that you got K-Dot looking at YG. Kendrick Lamar the biggest thing in the West Coast, so why the f*** would YG wanna be in bad standings with that?”. As per usual, several fans online were confused at how this was a loss for Drake. “And Drake never said YG should side with him but that he is the guy that bang a set not Kendrick. The verse still has ground to me”, one X user writes. Drake might still feel like this is a “twenty-v-one”, but it seems pretty far-fetched that he was going to be able to win this duel.

What are your thoughts on Wack 100 saying that Drake took a massive loss when YG joined Kendrick Lamar at the Pop Out? Is this one of the more definitive beef defeats in hip-hop history? Why do you think Drake tried to get YG to side with him? 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 Wack 100, Drake, YG, and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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YG to Reunite with Mustard on ‘Just Re’d Up 3′

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YG officially unveiled the cover artwork and release date for his eagerly awaited third installment of the famed Just Re’d Up series. Just Re’d Up 3 is set to release on Aug. 16th, reuniting YG with his longtime collaborator DJ Mustard, who was pivotal in curating the first two ‘Just Re’d Up’ releases. Together, they have crafted the resonant sound of West Coast hip-hop.

This partnership has revitalized the legacy of classic West Coast rap, impacting entire communities and inspiring a new wave of emerging artists and longtime fans alike. The distinctive sounds from this series of projects have become synonymous with defining the contemporary West Coast scene and birthing a new generation of young artists.

As one of the West Coast’s leading hip-hop acts, YG pays homage to his previous ‘Just Re’d Up’ albums through the cover art. The artwork features YG dressed in a sleek all-black ensemble, exuding a sense of power and sophistication. The backdrop showcases three luxurious cars, symbolizing his journey and success in the music industry. Adding a unique and nostalgic touch, YG is holding a red Louis Vuitton duffle bag, a throwback reference to the cover of his first album designed to resonate with longtime fans while inviting new listeners into his artistic evolution.

YG recently electrified the Kia Forum in Inglewood with a show-stopping performance at Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth celebration, “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends.” His latest releases include two new singles, “Shake” and “Weird,” each accompanied by striking music videos. This announcement follows his upcoming “JUST RE’D UP” tour, which features special guests Doe Boy and DJ Vision on June 28th in Los Angeles, CA.

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YG Announces Release Date For New Summer Mixtape

June 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The West Coast is having a moment. Kendrick Lamar brought everybody together for the “Pop Out” show, and generated cultural momentum that fans haven’t seen in years. YG was one of the artists who performed at the “Pop Out,” which not only confirmed his anti-Drake stance but solidified his reputation as a Bompton legend. It’s good to be a YG fan these days, and the rapper just made it better by revealing plans for a brand new mixtape.

YG broke the news on June 24. He posted the artwork for the mixtape on social media, along with the title and release date. The tape will be called Just Re’d Up 3, and the release date is August 16. There’s a lot to unpack here. For one, the rapper is striking while the West Coast iron is hot. His cache, as well as that of longtime collaborator DJ Mustard, is an all time high. Mustard has an album on the way, and so it makes perfect sense that YG would drop something as well. As one can infer from the title, Just Re’d Up 3 will be the latest installment in the rapper’s beloved Re’d Up series.

YG Returns To The Mixtape Series He Started In 2011

JUST RE’D UP 3 – August 16th 2024 pic.twitter.com/kzmKWyMC8E

— yg (@YG) June 24, 2024

The first Just Re’d Up helped establish YG as a viable artist in 2011. Just Re’d Up 2 dropped when YG was on the cusp of becoming a mainstream star in 2013. The rapper hasn’t gone back to the series in over a decade, which could suggest a back-to-basics approach. The new single “Weird” supports this theory. YG takes aim at “weird rappers” on the track, with an instrumental that harkens back to his old sound. “You bitter-a*s n**gas be sweet, like Cheerios. Weird-a*s n**ga, you n**gas lame,” he raps. “When it’s smoke, don’t ever mention my name. You gon’ have me jeapoardizin’ my fame.”

The common reading of these lyrics is that he’s dissing Drake. The 6 God mentioned YG by name on “Family Matters,” and even though the mention was positive, it appears YG didn’t appreciate it. The fact that YG showed up to support Kendrick Lamar at the “Pop Out” show made it clear that he’s team K. Dot in the rap civil war. Other singles like “Miss My Dawgs” and the Spanish-flavored “KNOCKA” are set to appear on the Just Re’d Up 3 tracklist as well.

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Here Are All Of The Surprise Performers From Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out’ Concert

June 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar concluded his sensational The Pop Out — Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, June 19, by welcoming all of the night’s surprise performers — the “friends” in the billing — to dance while he ran through “Not Like Us,” his masterclass Drake diss track that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, five times in a row.

Below, check out all of those surprise performers from DJ Hed, Mustard, and Kendrick Lamar’s respective sets.

Here Are All Of The Surprise Performers From Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out’ Concert

DJ Hed

Remble (“Touchable”)
Ray Vaughn (“Problems”)
Cuzzos (“Goldmembers”)
Rucci & AzChike (“Light It Up”)
Meet The Whoops (“Meet The Whoops”)
Wallie The Sensei (“03 Flow”)
Westside Boogie (“Silent Ride”)
Zoe Osama (“Underrated”)
Kalan.FrFr & G Perico (“Right Wit It”)
Bino Rideaux (“Bozo”)
BlueBucksClan (“Walkin’ In”)
RJMrLA (“Get Rich”)
OhGeesy (“Geekaleek”)
Jason Martin (“Like Whaaat”)
Tommy The Clown

Mustard

310babii (“Soak City [Do It]”)
Blxst (“Overrated” & “Chosen”)
Ty Dolla Sign (“Paranoid”)
Dom Kennedy (“My Type Of Party” & “When I Come Around”)
Steve Lacy (“Static” & “Bad Habit”)
Tyler The Creator (“WusYaName” & “Earfquake”)
Roddy Ricch (“Racks In The Middle,” “Die Young,” “The Box,” “Ballin’”)
YG (“BPT,” “My N****,” “You Broke,” “Toot It And Boot It,” “Who Do You Love?” & “Big Bank”)

Kendrick Lamar

Jay Rock (“Money Trees,” “Win,” “King’s Dead”)
Ab-Soul (“6:16 In LA”)
Schoolboy Q (“Collard Greens” & “THat Part”)
Dr. Dre (“Still D.R.E.” & “California Love”)

YG Drops Booty Popping Anthem “SHAKE” Along With Kaliii & Stunna Girl

June 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YG is keeping the singles coming, as he returns with summer-ready track, “SHAKE”. This is the supposed fourth promotional record for his forthcoming album, Just Re’d Up 3. It will be the latest entry into this mixtape series, but tradition is being broken a bit. The Compton, California rapper announced that it was going to be an album instead, so we will see how that effects the final product if at all. It will be the veteran’s first solo project since 2022’s I GOT ISSUES. However, it will be an immediate follow-up to Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist. That was a collaboration offering with fellow Cali native Tyga and featured the smash hit “Brand New” with Lil Wayne.

Speaking of which, Weezy figures to be one of many guests on Just Re’d Up 3. So far though, he is the third feature we know of, as YG recruited Kaliii and Stunna Girl for “SHAKE”. However, YG also showed what kind of solo performances we might be in for with “KNOCKA” and “WEIRD” being those examples. On “SHAKE”, all three artists are rapping about exactly what you would expect on a song title like this. If you assumed butts and booties of sizes, then you would be correct. YG really hammers that point home on the accompanying NSFW music video, which you can find below.

Listen To ‘”SHAKE” By YG, Kaliii, & Stunna Girl

Quotable Lyrics:

She a frеak on the low, a sneaky b****
She wanna be icy, she a Saweetie b****
I’m a star, so the stars you see me with
Oh, I’m your b**** favorite rapper
She really love me, she f*** me without a wrapper
Get ghost on her, I’m Casper

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