Coi Leray’s “Twinnem” has become a bonafide hit, surpassing her breakout “No More Parties” and proving that she’s no mere one-hit-wonder. In addition to its TikTok takeover, the song also spawned a remix featuring DaBaby and landed on Uproxx’s Best Songs Of 2021. But the story doesn’t stop there; Coi’s released another new remix of the track, this one in time for the upcoming holiday for Amazon Music. Adding a gospel choir to reflect the churchy organs already present in the song, Coi’s Amazon Music Exclusive displays a new dimension that might just extend its run into the new year.
Coi’s 2021 has come after an extended grind, during which she dropped a string of mixtapes and viral singles that established her rap credentials but didn’t take her to the next level. She was so discouraged that she contemplated quitting music until Lil Durk convinced her to stick it out with his belief in “No More Parties” — he appears on the remix. Since then, Coi’s future has been pretty bright, including a selection to XXL‘s 2021 Freshman Class, a bunch of successful singles and features including “Big Purr,” “Bout Me,” and Earthgang’s “Options” remix, and receiving a confident co-sign from NLE Choppa, who counted her among the female artists who “got next” alongside Flo Milli, Lakeyah, Rico Nasty, and Rubi Rose.
Listen to the Amazon Music remix of “Twinnem” above.
Very few artists in hip-hop have had as good a year as Polo G. The 22-year-old Chicagoan released his latest studio album, Hall Of Fame 2.0, his third in as many years, building on the momentum from his first two well-received albums, Die A Legend and The Goat. That momentum paid off in a big way: Hall Of Fame yielded the rapper’s first No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart as well as his first-ever No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 chart with album single “Rapstar.”
This past new music Friday, he doubled down on this success with the release of the almost inevitable deluxe edition of the album, Hall Of Fame 2.0. And while I have issues with this trend as a whole, as Hall Of Fame 2.0 is likely the last one of the year, I think it demonstrates something about Polo G that explains how he’s been able to become so dominant so quickly and remain so consistent since — his strategic thinking.
While most artists never seem to have much discernible logic behind their deluxe follow-ups to their albums, Polo’s release seems intentional. It’s become customary to release as many as 20 new songs under the auspices of an existing release up to a year after the original, which is a tactic with both pros (juicing those streaming stats) and cons (you really could just release an EP or mixtape and save the marketing budget for your next full-length).
However, Polo drops his at the very tail end of the year, where it can garner more attention in a less saturated market and function as an unofficial victory lap, reminding fans of his accomplishments in 2021 while setting up his springboard for the coming year. The 14 new tracks fit with the original set; Polo is firmly in his comfort zone here, and only the heads-up single, “Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)” pushes any boundaries with its unexpected Michael Jackson sample.
Likewise, the album’s features stick largely to Polo’s established wheelhouse; we hear him again collaborate with his compatriots Lil Baby and Lil Tjay, and he taps generational peer NLE Choppa, as well as Choppa’s fellow Memphian Moneybagg Yo. The subject matter remains as chilling as ever, with morose recollections of fallen friends and fatalistic threats steeped in the real-life violence of Chicago’s rougher neighborhoods. Especially effective is “Young N Dumb,” a somber salute to homies that have passed on.
What sets Polo apart from the glut of similar acts is the sharpness of his pen; he writes rhymes like a veteran backpacker, clumping together clusters of multisyllabic rhyming patterns that still value narrative and imagery over wordplay — of which there’s still plenty. He’s probably one of the most complete rappers his generation has produced so far, which makes his ascension all the more impressive.
But it’s that strategic mindset that is his true attribute and why he has avoided the pitfalls that have tripped up so many predecessors and peers. He stays out of drama; you’ll almost never see him on the news for getting into it with haters or “opps” (he dodged charges in Miami for allegedly fighting with police) he used his rap money to buy his mom a house rather than an ostentatious display of wealth, he has released music on a consistent schedule, and when he does indulge in trends like putting out a deluxe reissue rather than a new album, he makes it worth fans’ while and ensures the release stands on its own.
Even naming it Hall Of Fame 2.0 makes it feel like a separate project, even if it is ultimately an extension of the original. I even wondered whether the timing was planned out to give him enough leeway to take a break, live some life and build some distance between him and the trauma that marks his first three releases so he can stylistically evolve for his fourth full-length. It would keep with his overall strategic mindset, which suggests that his future will live up to the goals he’s set with each of his album’s titles.
Hall Of Fame 2.0 is out now via Columbia Records. You can stream it here.
Florida rapper Hotboii has been on the rise for a few years, making a name for himself with hit songs including “Don’t Need Time,” “Goat Talk 2” with Polo G, and “Nobody Special” with Future. As he continues to attract national attention, the 21-year-old rapper has released his new project Life Of A Hotboii with features from Kodak Black, MoneyBagg Yo, Lil Tjay, 42 Dugg, and more.
The Orlando native is in peak form on the new project, adding new dimensions to his rapid-fire delivery by leveling up as a songwriter and reflecting on how he’s become a better man through his numerous hardships over the years.
Life Of A Hotboii includes the previously released singles “Nobody Special,” “Doctor,” and “All The Opps,” in addition to “Offset,” which dropped a few days ago.
Listen to Hotboii’s new project below and let us know what you think.
Tracklist:
1. Dream 2. All The Opps 3. I Really (feat. 42 Dugg & MoneyBagg Yo) 4. Devils, Monkeys, Burdens 5. Doctor (feat. Lil Tjay) 6. Offset 7. Be Honest 8. Dear Diary 9. Hello (feat. 438 Tok) 10. Best In Me 11. My Lil Boy 12. Record First (feat. Kodak Black) 13. 40 Mins 14. Reminisce 15. Confession 16. Never Say Never 17. Nobody Special (with Future)
Last year, Toronto rapper Preme sat down with HNHH to discuss his project Link Up, his relationship with Drake and the establishment of his own record label, Reps Up Entertainment.
During our conversation, Preme said he was focused on growing the label, and was searching for artist to join his collaborative effort with Columbia Records. What Preme left out, however, was that he was still going to be dropping bangers himself.
More than a year after we spoke with the “DNF” rapper, Preme teamed up with Swae Lee for the perfect winter banger, titled “Hopscotch.”
Rapping over bouncy reminiscent of Travis Scott’s Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, Preme and Swae Lee wind smooth verses around the former’s catchy hook, and turn “Hopscotch” into a song you can play on the way to the club, or on the way back with someone special riding shotgun.
Quotable Lyrics Baby girl a fiend for that guap (Yeah) You can’t even rеach money tall (Reach) New Tеsla with the software installed (Installed) I still got the drink, praise God
Liverpool FC is one of the most legendary teams in the English Premier League, and if you’re a soccer fan, you either love them or hate them. Anfield Stadium is an iconic place in England, and over the years, the team’s wildest fans have gotten their own section called “The Kop.” This is where fans where their red and white colors with pride, and if you’ve been to Anfield Stadium, you know just how crazy they can get.
Now, “The Kop” is getting its own Nike Air Huarache, which can be found below. As you can see below, the shoe has a mostly white upper with a red patch on the sides. As for the entire tongue portion and back heel, there is a white and red checkered pallet, which adds to the overall aesthetics of the sneaker. If you are a fan of Liverpool FC, you certainly cannot go wrong with these as they will definitely match your kits.
As for the release date, these will be available as of Wednesday, December 22nd for a cost of $130 USD. Let us know whether you plan on buying a pair, in the comments section down below.
Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks was recently fined $25,000 by the NBA, who announced Friday that the fine was for “aggressively confronting a game official after failing to leave the court in a timely matter upon his ejection”.
25-year-old Brooks also expressed his own displeasure with the officiating after the Wednesday night matchup with the Mavericks, bluntly calling the referees’ efforts “bulls***”.
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In a press conference, Brooks explained that coming into the game, the Grizzlies had been playing tough, physical basketball for nearly a week. Then, Brooks said:
“All of a sudden, new officials come in here, and they call an inconsistent game. And then, they wanna call ticky-tack [fouls] in the first half. And then the second half, they wanna call, nothing.”
Brooks continued, saying, “Then, you got guys getting undercut, I’m getting hit on the floor, no call. It’s a lack of protection of the players. That’s the main thing. I felt like this crew came out there and just made it about them, and that’s bull.
“And obviously, I can’t put it all on them, you know,” Brooks acknowledged. “We gotta get 50/50 balls and rebound the basketball. Gotta be able to hit shots in timely ways, but, this crew did not protect the players. They just wanted to get the game over with, and that’s bulls***. That’s bulls*** from the very beginning. That’s bull.”
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In the video below of Brooks ejection and reaction, the 5th year wing is seen having to be held back by team officials following getting thrown out of the game in the fourth quarter, with Memphis down 103-93 at home against Dallas. The Grizzlies ended up losing the game 104-96.
The 15-11 Memphis Grizzlies will host an 8-16 Houston Rockets team Saturday, at the FedEx Forum Arena.
During an intimate conversation with Billboard hip-hop editor Carl Lamarre, Rick Ross updated his fans on the status of his relationship with Meek Mill following rumors that they were feuding earlier this year.
The Florida-based rapper said on Thursday evening (December 9) that he wants to see Meek Mill succeed in all aspects of life and he will always support the Philadelphia-raised star, despite any differences they may have.
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“I feel like we both hustlers,” said Rick Ross about Meek. “Meek Mill posted my [album] artwork last night. That’s one thing about life, you either grow together or grow apart. And as a boss, you make that decision, because whatever it is you want to do, Ricky Rozay wants to see you do it. So when I brought Meek Mill and Wale on the [MMG] team, there’s a lot of people that didn’t last or were still down with me the way Meek is so I wanna see the homie shine regardless of whatever happens.”
Lamarre asked Rozay about one particular line in his new single “Little Havana,” which many have felt was directed at Meek, to which the rapper responded, “[I meant] let the homie live! I’ma go my way, you can go yours. But make sure you keep winning, brother. That’s all Rozay wants to see. That’s just like a brother or sister, whatever it is, I wanna see you win. Even if you get married and move to Colorado… I wanna make sure you eatin’ good on Thanksgiving. Post your pictures on Facebook.”
The R&B singer Ella Mai has been quietly working on the follow-up to her 2018 self-titled debut album. She recently shared on her Twitter hinting that her highly-anticipated follow-up could be dropping any day now. Ella Mai’s New Album On The Way, Debut Album Has Gone Double Platinum Ella Mai hasn’t dropped a full project […]
Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner is easily one of the more bizarre yet unique silhouettes on the sneaker market. Fans were a bit baffled by the shoe’s design, however, it has become a huge hit over the past year. With each new release, pairs sell out immediately and it has led to an increased production in colorways. With each passing month, we are hit with some new teasers, and tomorrow, fans will actually be blessed with a new shoe altogether.
That’s right folks, the Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner “MX Sand Grey” will be dropping tomorrow. As you can see from the images below, the shoe has a beige base to it, all while greys and browns are mixed in throughout. There are about three shades to be found here, and it makes for quite the offering. The MX series is something that Yeezy has experimented with as of late, and so far, it is working out quite well for them.
The shoes are going to cost $80 USD and they will be available for purchase through the Confirmed App and Adidas.com/Yeezy as of December 11th. Let us know what you think of the latest Foam Runner, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the sneaker world.
Isaiah Rashad and SZA stopped by the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show to perform a groovy rendition of their new song “Score” from Rashad’s new album, The House Is Burning. Decked out in a button-up shirt with a scintillating pattern, the Chattanooga rapper delivers the laid-back lines with an easygoing flair. SZA emerges midway through the performance in a letterman jacket and jeans with a flannel shirt tied around her waist, and the two artists show off their chemistry, a smooth blend of silk and grit.
Isaiah is in the midst of a triumphant comeback, releasing The House Is Burning, his second studio album, after a near-five-year hiatus during which he got clean and recovered from his irresponsible early career spending habits. After rolling out The House Is Burning with videos for enjoyable singles like “Headshots (4r Da Locals),” “Wat U Sed,” and “From The Garden,” he embarked on the Lil Sunny’s Awesome Vacation tour before releasing a deluxe edition of the album, with appearances from the likes of Juicy J, Project Pat, and Young Nudy.
Meanwhile, Isaiah’s collaborator SZA is slowly inching her way toward releasing her own big follow-up to 2017’s CTRL with new singles like “I Hate U” and “The Anonymous Ones.”
Watch Isaiah Rashad’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! performance of “Score” with SZA above.
