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GloRilla Is The Life Of The Party On Her Electric Debut Album “Glorious”

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GloRilla has been building a buzz for a minute. She has proven to be one of the most exciting and consistent names in hip hop when it comes drop fun and energetic party anthems. “TGIF” popped off during the summer, and the scene-stealing verses GloRilla dropped on other albums ensured that she would have plenty of eyes on her debut. Well, Glorious is finally here, and it lives up to its title. GloRilla doesn’t overstay her welcome, and instead delivers a concise, 42-minute showcase for all her pros and stylistic strengths. “INTRO” proves that few can sound harder than her on a trap beat, while the second song, “HOLLON,” is one of her hardest singles to date.

The highlights continue on the album cuts. GloRilla and Latto swap lavish bars on “PROCEDURE,” while the former and Sexyy Red go even harder on the soon-to-be hit “WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT ME.” It’s the exact kind of sound and subject matter that both rappers are known for, and they make it sound great. It is a testament to GloRilla, however, that the less obvious songs also work on Glorious. “Stop Playing” is one of the album’s highlights, and it packs a positive message into a hypnotic, snappy throwback beat. GloRilla even sounds good opposite Kirk Franklin on “RAIN DOWN ON ME.” GloRilla showed even more range than was expected, ensuring that she’s going to stick around in the game.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

GloRilla Proves The Real Deal On Her Studio Debut

Glorious tracklist:

INTRO
HOLLON
PROCEDURE (featuring Latto)
TGIF
WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME (featuring Sexyy Red)
STOP PLAYING
DON’T DESERVE (featuring Muni Long)
RAIN DOWN ON ME (featuring Kirk Franklin & Maverick City Music)
GLO’S PRAYER
HOW I LOOK (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)
I AIN’T GOING
STEP (featuring Bossman Dlow)
LET HER COOK
I LUV HER (featuring T-Pain)
QUEEN OF MEMPHIS (featuring Fridayy)

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Nobu Celebrates 30 Years of Culinary Excellence with Exclusive Event in New York City

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On October 8th, 2024, Nobu, the globally renowned Japanese hospitality empire, commemorated 30 years of groundbreaking cuisine and unparalleled hospitality with an exclusive celebration in New York City. The event, attended by hundreds of loyal patrons, esteemed partners, and notable guests, was a spectacular tribute to the legacy of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, the visionaries behind the Nobu brand.

The event featured a stunning culinary showcase that highlighted Nobu’s influence on the global food scene. Guests were treated to an array of imaginative gourmet dishes that have become synonymous with Nobu’s excellence. Highlights included hand-rolled sushi made from the freshest ingredients, the signature black cod that has won over food lovers worldwide, the finest cuts of Wagyu beef, and whimsical desserts like matcha soft serve ice cream. Accompanying the exquisite cuisine were premium cocktails, including the iconic Matsuhisa Martini, Suntory Whisky, and Nobu’s esteemed collaboration with Qui Tequila. Of course, no Nobu event would be complete without a toast of the famed Hokusetsu Sake.

The celebration also featured an unforgettable musical performance by Grammy-winning producer David Foster and Co., adding an extra layer of elegance to the evening. Guests, including celebrity chefs Martha Stewart, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Eric Ripert, as well as key players from the entertainment, fashion, and business worlds, reveled in the evening’s festivities.

In addition to the culinary and musical experience, Rockwell Group, a longtime collaborator with Nobu, crafted a unique installation for the event. The design concept told the story of Nobu’s evolution over the past three decades. David Rockwell, Founder and President of Rockwell Group, reflected on his partnership with Chef Nobu: “My 30-year collaboration with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. Our long friendship has been one of my deepest honors.”

Nobu’s rise to become an iconic global brand was celebrated throughout the night. Since its founding in 1994, Nobu has grown to include 54 restaurants, 41 hotels, and 12 residences worldwide. The brand’s timeless ambiance and genre-defining cuisine continue to captivate fans globally, thanks to the vision and dedication of its founders.

Speaking on the brand’s monumental milestone, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa expressed his gratitude: “We are very honored to celebrate this incredible milestone. This anniversary is a tribute to our journey, the dedication of our team members, and the unwavering support we’ve received from our guests over the past 30 years. Reflecting on our growth and success, I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has been part of the Nobu family, and I look forward to many more years of creating memorable experiences together.”

As Nobu celebrates 30 years of culinary innovation and expansion, it remains a symbol of excellence, continuing to push the boundaries of fine dining and luxury hospitality across the globe.

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Tyla Adds Three New Songs To Her Self-Titled Debut Album, Including The Yearning ‘Push 2 Start’

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Seven months from the release of her breakout self-titled debut album, Tyla has delivered on her promise of an expanded deluxe edition with three new songs to extend the Afrobeats party offered on the original.

The one currently drawing the most attention is the yearning “Push 2 Start,” which you can play above. With production from Ari PenSmith, Mocha Bands, Rayo, and Sammy Soso, the songs finds the South African siren imploring the object of her affection to “tell me where we goin’, pick a destination / Gas me up, give me motivation.”

Meanwhile, on “Back To You,” Tyla relaxes into a laid-back R&B vibe, promising a lover, “But every time, I’ll always come back to you / No matter where you go, no matter what you do.” You can check it out below.

Finally, “Shake Ah” returns to the native Amapiano sounds the Johannesburg native grew up on, with appearances from fellow SA performers Ez Maestro, Optimist Music ZA, and Tony Duardo, who join her in reciting the lyrics in Zulu, one of the 12 official languages of South Africa out of the thirty-five languages spoken in the country. Tyla is, of course, of partial Zulu ancestry, along with Indian, Irish, and Mauritian descent.

Pharrell Recruits His Protege Tyler The Creator For The Hard-Hitting ‘Virginia Boy’ Remix

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ever since Tyler The Creator first showed up on the scene, the influence he took from Pharrell was both obvious and undeniable. It didn’t take long for the two to connect in real life, and ever since, they’ve shared a fruitful creative chemistry, with Pharrell playing mentor and Tyler the eager protégé. They’ve made music together, teamed up on a Louis Vuitton capsule collection, and now, Tyler plays a role in Pharrell’s upcoming Lego animation biopic, Piece By Piece, dropping in to release a verse on the song “Virginia Boy Remix.”

Co-produced by both artists — so you should have a pretty good idea of how it sounds even before pressing “play” — “Virginia Boy Remix” features smooth-flowing, freestyle storytelling, relating the two iconoclasts’ experiences growing up so similarly on opposite coasts. The vibe resembles nothing so much as Golden Era A Tribe Called Quest, and if these two decided they want to do a whole project in this style… I’m in. One hundred percent.

For what it’s worth, Pharrell could use a new musical partner, as he is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with former The Neptunes bandmate Chad Hugo over the production duo’s name. Maybe give us some hope that things will turn out a little better for our heroes.

You can listen to the “Virginia Boy” remix above.

Lil Durk And Hunxho Takes A Smooth Detour With “Late Checkout” Single

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It really feels like Lil Durk is gearing up for his best album yet. The rapper has already proven himself to be a Grammy-winning and chart-topping talent. The rollout for his upcoming release, however, has seen him be even sharper than usual. The singles have been excellent. The tracklist, despite being hampered by feature rumors, is sprawling without being too long. And with “Late Checkout,” Lil Durk proves that he is going to show fans every facet of his musical talent. Previous single “Monitoring Me” was a vicious cut, but “Late Checkout” is a smooth, R&B-inflected bop with a slick feature from Hunxho.

Lil Durk is best known for his emotive and hard-hitting trap songs. He understands that different sounds and vibes are crucial to making a great project, though. “Late Checkout” is proof that he’s striving to put out a classic. The song sees Lil Durk deliver some haunting vocals over the intro, before slipping into an effortlessly catchy flow. The rapper laments a relationship that has fallen on rough times, which is pretty standard, topic wise, but he gives it specificity and passion. It helps that “Late Checkout” is just catchy. Hunxho slides through on the backend of the song with a mumbly, charisma-driven verse that keeps it from every getting monotonous. Another winner.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Lil Durk Gets Vulnerable On Latest Song

Quotable Lyrics:

You ain’t gotta worry ’bout me off the sex pills
Only honey I need is for the tea
She told me laser hurts, she’d rather go with V
Off the liquor, it’s a high chance she ski

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Pharrell Continues To Impress With “Piece By Piece” Soundtrack

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell knows how to make great music. He’s been doing it since 1992, when he penned a verse for the classic rap single “Rump Shaker.” The single is on the Piece By Piece soundtrack, since the movie of the same name tells Pharrell’s life and career story. There are other classic songs on here, and collabs with the likes of JAY-Z, Snoop Dogg, Clipse, and Justin Timberlake. Piece By Piece is, in one regard, one of the best greatest hits packages you could ever hope to come across. It is a sampler of the best hip hop, pop and R&B music of the last three decades. Don’t worry, though, there’s new stuff too.

It would be pointless to sit here and write about the merits of, say, “Superthug” or “Get Lucky” with Daft Punk. You know these songs, and depending on how you feel about “Happy,” you love these songs. It’s the new material, largely composed and performed by Pharrell solo, that makes Piece By Piece such an interesting listen. Most of the new songs are up top, and they are stellar. “For Real” and the title song are Pharrell in his bag, dishing out radiant melodies over oddball production. The obvious highlight is the “Virginia Boy” remix, though. Pharrell and his protege, Tyler, The Creator, sound like they’re having a ball on the hard-hitting song.

Pharrell And Tyler, The Creator Shine On “Virginia Boy” Remix

Piece By Piece Soundtrack tracklist:

It’s Happening
Piece By Piece
Virginia Boy (Remix) [featuring Tyler, The Creator]
L’Ego Odyssey
For Real
Maybe (featuring N.E.R.D)
God Bless Us All (featuring N.E.R.D)
Senorita (featuring Justin Timberlake)
Rock Star (featuring N.E.R.D)
Rump Shaker (featuring Wreckx-N-Effect)
Superthug (featuring N.O.R.E.)
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) [featuring JAY-Z]
Drop It Like It’s Hot (featuring Snoop Dogg)
Grindin’ (featuring Clipse)
Frontin’ (featuring JAY-Z)
Beautiful (featuring Charlie Wilson & Snoop Dogg)
Sooner or Later (featuring N.E.R.D)
Get Lucky (featuring Daft Punk)
Happy
Alright (featuring Kendrick Lamar)

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GloRilla And Sexyy Red Form One Tough Tag Team In Their Glamorous ‘Whatchu Kno About Me’ Video

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Just a year after GloRilla really blew up in 2022, some rap fans were already writing her off. The main impetus for this hasty conclusion was the appearance of Sexyy Red, who blew up in 2023 thanks to “Pound Town.” According to those fans, Sexyy “took Glo’s spot,” as if that’s a thing that has ever happened in the history of rap music.

Well, both of the ratchet rap faves get to have the last laugh, thanks to their new collaboration “Whatchu Kno About Me.” While proving that there’s more solidarity than discord among the current sisterhood of rap, the Memphis and St. Louis natives make one tough tag team on the song, and in its glamorous music video. Donning matching bikinis, fuzzy boots, and fur coats, they rap in their usual, shared, boisterous, unapologetic style, while getting done up at the salon with a full crew of baddies.

“Whatchu Kno About Me” is the focus track from GloRilla’s newly released album, Glorious, out today, a month after lead single, “Hollon.” Both tracks go a long way toward proving that GloRilla ain’t going anywhere anytime soon.

You can watch the video for GloRilla’s “Whatchu Know About Me” featuring Sexyy Red above.

Glorious is out now via CMG/Interscope. Find more information here.

Cordae Is ‘Mad As F*ck’ About The Responsibilities Of Fame In His New Video

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Being famous always seemed like more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, there are upsides, but as many a rap act will point out, they rarely outweigh all the extras that come along with them. Just ask Cordae, whose new single “Mad As F*ck” certainly spends some time counting up the curses alongside the blessings. While he brags about his new Ferrari, new chick, and “black diamonds, straight from Africa,” he also worries about “bills on bills coming in” and dudes he doesn’t mess with trying to dap him up. So, you win some, you lose some, I guess.

It hasn’t all been bad for the DMV area native, though. This summer, he announced his “crossroads era,” following up with the video for “Saturday Mornings” with Lil Wayne, then another video with Anderson .Paak, “Summer Drop.” It certainly seems as though he’s close to releasing his long-awaited follow-up to From A Birds Eye View.

Earlier this year, he also made a cameo in Lyrical Lemonade’s “Doomsday 2” video featuring Eminem, which riffed on his and Juice WRLD’s 2023 track “Doomsday.” If Crossroads is indeed the title for Cordae’s third album, he’s teed up the release nicely.

You can watch the video for “Mad As F*ck” by Cordae above.

Rod Wave Claims That Drake “Loves The Game” And Will Never Retire

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s legacy has been a major talking point in 2024. He lost the rap battle against Kendrick Lamar, and has struggled to drop hits with the same frequency that he has for the last 15 years. Some people feel he should hang it up. Rod Wave is here to assure OVO fans that Drake isn’t going anywhere. The rapper had a lengthy conversation about the 6 God ahead of the release of his new album. He shed light on the Drake song that he almost featured on, but most notably, he set the record straight as to whether Drizzy will ever retire.

The answer is no. Rod Wave made it abundantly clear that Drake lives to make music, and has no plans to step back from the limelight. The rapper even likened the 6 God to former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. “He just love doing this sh*t,” Wave asserted. “He love the game. Like Brady… He at home like ‘what the f*ck I’m finna do without this sh*t.’” Drake has talked about retirement in the past, like any big rapper has. He announced his plan to retire at age 35 on the 2016 song “Weston Road Flows.” That did not take. He talked about it again during a 2023 appearance on Lil Yachty’s A Moody Conversation.

Rod Wave Considers Himself A ‘Die Hard’ Drake Fan

Drake wants a graceful exit. “I guess that’s the one thing that I want for myself really badly,” he told Lil Boat. “I’m not ready now, but to gracefully continue making projects that are extremely, like, interesting and hopefully cherished by people.” Since then, though, the rapper has proven Rod Wave correct. He has dropped tons of music, and teased collab albums with the likes of PARTYNEXTDOOR and Conductor Williams. The most interesting aspect of the Drake and Wave dynamic, though, is that they’ve yet to officially work together.

Rod Wave was supposed to appear on the 2021 song “Lemon Pepper Freestyle.” Drake asked him to put a verse down, but the artist admitted that he got cold feet and was intimidated. “I’m a diehard Drake fan, I just got cold feet,” he explained. Drake was rumored to feature on Rod Wave’s new album, but the song he laid down a feature has since been altered. The album version will not include the 6 God.

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Pharrell Williams and Stars Celebrate the Premiere of ‘Piece by Piece’ at Jazz at Lincoln Center

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Last night, the heart of New York City pulsed with creativity and star power as Jazz at Lincoln Center hosted the unforgettable premiere of the highly anticipated film, Piece by Piece, a vibrant celebration of Pharrell Williams’ iconic life and career. The event drew an impressive array of stars, including A$AP Ferg, Pusha T, N.O.R.E, Bianca Lawson, Teddy Riley, and Nigel Sylvester, who came together to preview the unique LEGO®-animated film that chronicles the Virginia native’s remarkable journey.

Piece by Piece is unlike any other biopic, blending Pharrell’s visionary creativity with LEGO® animation to tell the story of one of music’s most innovative minds. Directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville, the film takes audiences on a colorful, heartwarming journey through Pharrell’s life, from his roots in Virginia to his evolution as a global superstar and cultural icon. Featuring star-studded appearances from artists like Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, and Snoop Dogg, the film offers an inside look into Pharrell’s creative brilliance.

Focus FeaturesÕ New York Premiere of ÒPIECE BY PIECEÓ

In attendance to celebrate the film were not only its director and star but also key producers Mimi Valdés, Caitrin Rogers, and David Lawrence, as well as cast members Pusha T, N.O.R.E., and Teddy Riley. The event buzzed with excitement as guests, including notable figures like A$AP Ferg, Bianca Lawson, and BMX star Nigel Sylvester, gathered to witness the fusion of animation and music that brings Pharrell’s inner world to life.

Pharrell’s creative genius is on full display in the film, offering a peek into his thoughts and inspirations. Through this animated masterpiece, audiences are reminded of the powerful connection between creativity and empathy, as Pharrell opens up in ways that resonate globally. His talent, vision, and willingness to be vulnerable shine throughout the movie, delivering an inspiring message to all.

As Focus Features gears up to release Piece by Piece this Friday, October 11, fans won’t want to miss this dynamic cinematic experience that blends art, music, and imagination through Pharrell’s unique perspective.

Piece by Piece will be released exclusively in theaters, and it promises to turn up the volume on your imagination as you follow the story of one of music’s most influential icons.

Directed by: Morgan Neville
Produced by: Pharrell Williams, Mimi Valdés, Caitrin Rogers, Morgan Neville
Executive Producers: David Lawrence, Shani Saxon, Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone, Joshua R. Wexler, Sanjee K. Gupta, James De Julio, Lesley Worton

Featuring: Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg

Mark your calendars for October 11th, when Piece by Piece hits theaters, bringing Pharrell’s inspiring story to the big screen in an unforgettable way.
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GloRilla Proves The Real Deal On Her Studio Debut

Lil Durk Gets Vulnerable On Latest Song

Pharrell And Tyler, The Creator Shine On “Virginia Boy” Remix

Rod Wave Considers Himself A ‘Die Hard’ Drake Fan

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”

Focus Features’ New York Premiere of “PIECE BY PIECE”