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21 Savage’s New Album Is “Finna Drop” Soon

21 Savage is currently making his way around Europe on a mini tour, after finally receiving his green card earlier this year. Most recently, he headlined a show at London’s O2 Arena, sharing an exciting announcement with the crowd. He announced that he’s got a new album on the way, advising listeners to get prepared.

“My album finna drop,” 21 Savage revealed. “So, y’all get ready.” Fans have been waiting for his third album for years now, and it’s safe to say they can’t wait to hear what he has in store for them. This isn’t the first time he’s hinted at an upcoming project this year either. He got followers talking with a cryptic Tweet in August. “It’s time,” he wrote simply, along with a slew of side-eye emojis.

21 Savage Tells Fans To “Get Ready” For New Music

21 Savage didn’t provide the crowd with many more details of the project, thus leaving its release date a mystery. He was just recently spotting filming what appears to be a new music video in Brixton, however, suggesting that it could be just around the corner. He’s yet to drop anything on his own in 2023, but regardless, he’s had quite a year. He teamed up with Drake for the It’s All A Blur tour in support of their joint album, Her Loss, which was wildly successful. The LP also has them in the running for multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album.

Tracks from Her Loss are nominated for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Melodic Rap Performance. He’s nominated once again in the Melodic Rap Performance category for he and Burna Boy’s collab, “Sittin’ on Top of the World.” His Spotify listeners also came through this year, earning him a staggering total of six billion streams. What do you think of 21 Savage’s recent announcement? Are you looking forward to hearing the rapper’s upcoming album? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Top submissions EP1 Dec 2023

The weekly Top Submissions aims to showcase a selected crop of acts that cross our paths. From the best tracks/videos from far and wide, we gather the upper echelon of artists you can find and give them a platform to be further recognized for their works. So, sit back and tune in, and don’t forget to show them some love by following them on all social media platforms

If you like this article check out our previous entries HERE

Listen to the playlist on Spotify 1 here

Nią Chennai – “Tea Lady”.

Eclectic South London singer Nią Chennai leads the way in this week’s playlist with her new single “Tea Lady”. The sublime piece is ripe with alluring and mesmerizing melodic runs and expressive songwriting that is steeped in female empowerment and confidence. So sit back, grab a cuppa and dive into the mystique of the tea lady.

Team Demo – “Creep” (feat. MC Eiht & MONTAGE ØNE)

Team Demo returns with their new single “Creep” which sees them teaming with MC Eiht and MONTAGE ØNE. The track has a rich pulsating bassline and lead synth punctuated by a steady drum groove while the emcees proceed to showcase their skills with story-driven and vivid bars. Their forthcoming album It’s a Demo, is available now for pre-order on vinyl as well as through all major digital retailers. In addition to MC Eiht and MONTAGE ØNE, the album boasts guest appearances from Method Man, Wais P, Lil Fame, Nems, Rome Streetz, Sauce Money, Che Noir, Skyzoo, Hus KingPin, Planet Asia, Ras Kass, Termanology, Vado and more.

Taylor Carnell – “Turn Up”.

Indie artist Taylor Carnell makes his entry on our playlist with his new single “Turn Up”. The mid-tempo track is made up of moody basslines and warm textures underpinned by his smooth flow and reflective lyrics that dwell on his own journey in the industry.

Sir Dilla – “Stories”.

Sir Dilla‘s “Stories” is a heartfelt piece that centers around his intimate experiences with his wife and his life. The mellow guitar-driven piece has a soulful vocal sample that blends with Sir Dilla’s laidback flow and engaging story-telling.

SHEZ – “WDIHTBSH?”.

London-based singer/instrumentalist SHEZ caught our ears with “WDIHTBSH?”, a reflective and soulful track that showcases his vocal and production prowess in the same breath. Over the layered and lush guitar arrangement and hushed drums, SHEZ delivers a sublime vocal piece that explores vulnerability in the most candid way.

Loss Cozz – “The Lot “(feat. Turk Tha Savage)

Loss Cozz is making his way in the industry with his high energy raps and he drops a new tune “The Lot “which sees him teaming up with Turk Tha Savage. The self-produced track is punchy and cinematic and both emcees deliver their distinct styles and it’s quite engaging.

Kevin Nova – “Had To”

Rising artist Kevin Nova takes time to reflect on his journey as a young man and artist in his new single “Had To. ” Backed by the moody and punchy drum heavy backdrop, he gives listeners a glimpse into his life and how he is making the right moves despite the hurdles and odds.

Star – “Sunday Drives”

LA-based artist Star take us on his “Sunday Drives”. The track has a laidback and smokey vibe with a soulful touch and sees him finding an outlet to plug in away from the daily stress by flying high in the metaphorical sense.

Frank D – “Love Like This”

Frank D shares his new single “Love Like This”, a lyric-driven piece that is heartfelt and candid. Over the punchy drums, he pours adulation on his girl and reassures her that he will be there for her through thick and thin.

A.STEEL. – “Tyranny”

Multi-faceted artist A.STEEL. makes his entry on out playlist with “Tyranny”. The track employs a dark electronic soundscape with trap-infused drums all underpinned by his commanding vocal performance and vivid lyrical schemes that centers around the current conflict between Hamas and Isreal.

Loss Cozz – “Treehouse”

Loss Cozz drops another one on our list in the form of this upbeat tune titled “Treehouse”. The track starts off with a rich pulsating synth lead and his smooth melodic flow which set the tone. He reflects on his journey and the ups and downs he had to face to get to his goals.

410_fouronezero – “Boss Talk”

410_fouronezero is all about his bag in “Boss Talk”, a track that flips the classic Shiznit instrumental by Snoop Dogg. This new rendition sure hits the mark and captures the rappers’ stylish flows and go-getter mentality.

stoop lee – “BLUE INTRO”

Detroit artist stoop lee caught our ears with “BLUE INTRO”, a heartfelt and nostalgic tale about his upbringing and experiences in his city. Over the sombre and reflective soundscape, he brings listeners up to speed with what is happening while clearing out the proverbial closet.

Cool Cool Cool – “Never Noticed”

The 4 member genre-bending band Cool Cool Cool released their debut single “Never Noticed” which comes off the heels of their recent live performances. The track is a mid-tempo tune that explores how we are all connected to each other in some way, shape or form. The fusion of funk, soul and alternative R&B on this cut is quite brilliant and the main vocal runs cut through the mix like a hot knife through butter.

Coely – “Nightcall”

Eclectic singer/songwriter Coely drops new infectious single titled “Nightcall”. The track blends afrobeats with edgy hiphop as she flows effortlessly over the upbeat and punchy soundscape.

BISON.FC – “OMG”

Rising rapper BISON.FC helps us break from the norm with his new single “OMG”. The production is hard-hitting, dark and anthemic and his passionate flows and expressive cadences take precedence. He also tops it up with a clarion call-type chorus.

SomeoneCalledSomeone – “Creepin’ Low”

SomeoneCalledSomeone drops this bouncy WestCoast-inspired banger titled “Creepin’ Low” which showcases his versatility. He flows with ease over the anthemic soundscape and peppers it with a catchy hook as well.

Dazer Daze – “No Reason”

Southern California-raised emcee Dazer Daze claims his just due in his new single “No Reason”. Over a piano and vocal sample-laden soundscape, he delivers that good old gritty hip-hop with his commanding flow and reminds us that he is coming for the throne.

Nią Chennai – “Call It Quits”

Singer/songwriter Nią Chennai drops this new tune “Call It Quits”, a laidback neo-soul jam that talks about a cheating partner and how the love dynamics have changed and she no longer wants to be with them. Over a soulful bass-driven backdrop, Nia delivers a soul-stirring performance rich in deep melodies and insightful lyrics that show her taking steps to remedy the situation.

Guapo P – Unfiltered Thoughts, Pt. 2″

Los Angeles, CA-based rapper Guapo P shows us his “Unfiltered Thoughts, Pt. 2”. The laidback soulful track explores the deep thoughts that he doesn’t often expose. From broken friendships, loyalty and finding strength during the bad times, he gives us a glimpse into his life

KJ(!) – “Good Day”

KJ(!)‘s “Good Day” is an introspective and uplifting tune that blends pop, modern contemporary sounds with a soul/hiphop touch. Over the soulful guitar plucks, summer-tinged pads and solid grooves, he explores the concept of burnout, depression and the urgent need to have an outlet to plug into.

Devin Summers – “[greedy]”

Columbus, OH-based NY rapper/songwriter Devin Summers caught our attention with his newest release titled “[greedy]”. The track is a vivid and engaging tune that explores the over-commercialization of modern life and how we sometimes get caught in a never-ending cycle.

Sasha Renee – “Road Trip”

Sasha Renee returns to our site with “Road Trip”, a feel-good jam that reminds us of the god times with that favorite person.

Exxo KB – “Ponyboy (Uh-Oh)”

Exxo KB drops his new single “Ponyboy (Uh-Oh)”, a laidback and mellow tune that showcases his stylish melodic flow and irreverent demeanour over a smokey and atmospheric soundscape.

Mopiano – “Birthday”

Singer/songwriter Mopiano drops his new single “Birthday”, a self-produced track that explores withering love between two individuals. Over the soft guitar plucks and warm pads, Mopiano delivers a soul-stirring performance as he digs deep into his love life and the dynamics of it all. “Birthday” is the second single from the upcoming album Lesson Learned, where each story teaches valuable lessons.

Tommy Stoner x 24Hrs – “Won’t Go Without”

Tommy Stoner teams up with 24Hrs for “Won’t Go Without”, a bouncy and playful track ripe with sublime melodic flows and vivid lyricism.

L E M F R E C K – “That Guy”

L E M F R E C K returns to our site with his latest release “That Guy”. The bravado-laden track sees the rapper reminding us that he is him and not taking shorts or losses. The production here is moody, edgy and punchy and his laidback demeanour is ripe with boastful rhymes that capture his go-getter mindset.

Landry M – “L’argent”

Congolese singer Landry M helped switch up the vibe with his new single “L’argent”. The track is an afropop/r&b fusion ripe with rich infectious grooves and warm textures to match. Here, he sings in French and the Congolese language Lingala to drive his message of being financially stable and ready to contribute some sort of impact.

CHiLL-iLL x Wordsworth – “I Told You”

Austrian MC/producer CHiLL-iLL recently put out his 3rd solo album Raum & Zeit. He now returns with the stand-out track “I Told You” which features legendary Brooklyn/NY-based lyricist Wordsworth and both share their craft over the punchy piano-driven backdrop.

KWVY – “Stairstepper”

KWVY is an indie psych rock hip-hop duo made up of Oklahoma-based musicians, Ryan and Kyle. Their latest release “Stairstepper” is a smooth and rousing track that is underpinned by rich soundscapes and insightful bars as well.

Myndset x Adam Walsh – “Why”

“Why” is the latest release from Canadian artists Myndset and Adam Walsh who are currently working on their collaborative project entitled Overlooked. The single is produced by Alja and it is made up of a cinematic backdrop and is underpinned by the rapper’s impassioned cry for how unfair life can be. The emcees really pour out their hearts and deliver a touching and relatable track that everyone can feel.

NC Made Me – “B.O.B. (Black on Black)”

NC-born, Brooklyn-based artist who goes by the moniker NC Made Me drops his new single “B.O.B. (Black on Black)” sees him reflecting on his roots and humble beginnings. Over a sombre and soulful piano-led backdrop, he embodies his true self and steps into the centre.

Adam Blackstone x Boyz II Men – “Greatest Gift”

Multi-award-winning producer Adam Blackstone teamed up with the legendary Boyz II Men for this holiday special song titled “Greatest Gift”. The production is soulful and nostalgic and ripe with the immaculate melodic runs from Boyz II Men who remind us that Christmas is more than gifts and family is the best thing one could have.

Kenneth Goodrich – “IGNORANT”

Rising rapper Kenneth Goodrich i taking the reins with all his might in his new single “IGNORANT”. Backed by a frenzied and punchy soundscape, he delivers a fiery rap performance and shares his true thoughts on the state of affairs as he takes off the filter and throws a proverbial middle finger to the detractors and naysayers.

Saucy Santana Clears Up BBL Comments

Saucy Santana’s recent comments during a dating show segment seemed to contradict his inclusive artistry. Moreover, he remarked on how they were bringing him girls that didn’t have a BBL or makeup on, and that he was dissatisfied with this. It prompted a wave of backlash and criticism, especially given the positivity and message attached to his art and persona. As such, the City Girls collaborator went on TikTok to address the issue and clarify his stance. “I think when it comes down to being a bad b***h, to me, I like super glam girls,” he expressed. “Barbies. I remember growing up as a kid, and I would get shooed out the room.

“Because I would want to sit and watch all of the women get ready and do they makeup and put on they blush and they heels and they best clothes,” Saucy Santana recalled. I remember being in high school, me and my friends and my cousins, I would make them dress up. We would walk to the park by the projects. They’d have on six-inch heels and I would be over living for them. I just always loved Barbie doll girls. Hot, heavy, glam girls. That’s just my preference. That don’t make nobody else less than or natural girls not that, it’s just a preference. I think now with me being a rapper and just society and Instagram, I wouldn’t say BBL is the standard. I would say that we see it a lot. A lot of the girls I’m around have BBLs, I went and got a BBL.

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“I just think it’s raw,” Saucy Santana continued. “Anybody know me know I go in the strip club and make it flood because I love bad b***hes. I love lashes, weave, body done, small waist, stripper heels, white toes, I just love bad b***hes. It don’t take away from natural girls. My first girlfriend I was in love with, natural. No fillers, no body done, done had kids and some more s**t, I still love her. I feel like I just always praise girls. You can go into comments, you can go look at the people that I share. You can go to most women when I meet women, I always compliment them and tell them that they pretty, natural or not. I feel like, for me, it’s just a preference, but it’s not to say that everybody else is not a baddie.

“Flo Milli natural, she a baddie,” he concluded. “Lizzo natural, she a baddie. Lola Brooke natural, she a baddie. Coi Leray natural, she a baddie. It’s so many girls– Chlöe and Halle, they baddies, they natural. You can be a baddie in your own skin, in your own state. I just have a preference; I love bad b***hes with BBLs and long weave and weave and makeup and hot, heavy glam. I just like Barbie doll girls, but I think that all girls are beautiful. And it’s really no shade, not for me at the end of the day. I’m not everybody cup of tea, and I go to sleep at night okay with that.” For more on Saucy Santana, keep checking in with HNHH.

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eLZhi & Oh No Tap Into a New Frequency on “Heavy Vibrato” (Album Review)

One of the greatest Detroit emcees of all-time eLZhi teaming up with Oxnard producer Oh No for his 5th LP. Rising to prominence as a member of Slum Village shortly after the departure of the late J Dilla about 2 decades ago, he eventually saw success of his own with his classic solo debut The Preface in the summer of ‘08 & was followed up 8 years later with Lead Poison. 7 Times Down, 8 Times Up happens to be my 2nd favorite of his behind The Preface due to JR Swiftz’ stellar production as well as it’s resilience heavy concept & the last album Zhigeist produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow was a boom bap/neo-soul love letter to people of color. But since Oh No is fresh off producing Berserko for Tha God Fahim this spring, eL’s keeping it rolling on the Nature Sounds roster for Heavy Vibrato.

After the “What Is Heavy Vibrato?!?” intro, the first song “Trick Dice” starts the album by mixing these vibraphones with kicks & snares detailing the type he is & that he stays on point whereas “In Your Feelings” featuring Dankery Harv gives off a suspenseful boom bap approach instrumentally blasting those who be squealing on them. After the “Doc No Check Up” interlude, “R.I.P. (Radio International Programming)” featuring Guilty Simpson continues to move forward hoping on top of pianos declaring this shit ain’t real now just before “Possessed” shifts gears into darker turf talking about not being sent to another dimension in this lifetime.

“Bishop” works in more kicks, snares & pianos admitting that he’s been feeling like it’s him against the world as of late leading into “Fireballs” keeps in to the basement musically talking about what’s exactly going to happen when you speak ill on his name. “Smoke” featuring Blu as well as Oh No himself & Phez Roc strips the drums in favor of a jazzy loop admitting that they’re from another space & time occasionally, but then “Twilight Zone” talks about opening up the doors with the keys to imagination over a fragilely calm beat. The penultimate track “Say It Don’t Spray It” draws near the end of the album by bringing it hardcore responding to shots being fired & to wrap up Heavy Vibrato, the closer “Last Nerve” admits that there are only a few things in this life that be getting on his nerves over another boom bap instrumental.

You can’t really go wrong with eLZhi’s discography since he’s been constantly putting out quality material in the last 25 years, but I happen to like Heavy Vibrato slightly more than Zhigeist. Oh No‘s production here is more jazzier in comparison to Georgia’s swapping those elements out for neo soul last time & the storytelling from the Detroit lyrical wizard is cinematic top to bottom.

Score: 9/10

CZARFACE Delivers an Ode to Hip Hop’s Golden Age with “Czartificial Intelligence” (Album Review)

CZARFACE is an east coast underground trio consisting of New York emcee/producer Inspectah Deck from the almighty Wu-Tang Clan as well Boston emcee/producer duo 7L & Esoteric of the Army of the Pharaohs. They first formed like Voltron in 1999 on the single “Speaking Real Words”, but finally decided to form the supergroup after making “12th Chamber” off the final 7L & Eso album to date 1212 over 13 years ago. Their 2013 self-titled debut along with their 2015 sophomore effort Every Hero Needs a Villain would both become modern underground classics in my opinion. A Fistful of Peril the following year was originally supposed to be the quartet’s final album & I thought that was a great way for them to go out, but they did pleasantly surprise me when they dropped their collab albums CZARFACE Meets Metal Face with the late MF DOOM in 2018 & then CZARFACE Meets Ghostface Killah with his DOOMSTARKS partner in rhyme Ghostface Killah the year after that. The Odd Czar Against Us would come out 9 months later & that felt more like a split EP between CZARFACE and solely 7L & Esoteric given that both groups have 6 songs each. Czarmageddon! though ended up being the trio’s most consistent full-length since Every Hero Needs a Villain so when it announced they had signed to Virgin Music for their 6th album, I was intrigued to hear if CZARFACE would continue to improve themselves like they did a year & a half ago.

“Czarchimedes’ Death Ray” of course starts the album with a boom bap instrumental & feeling like no one can stop them whereas “Blast Off” works in more kicks & snares with a fuzzy guitar continuing to boast on the lyrical side of things. “All That For a Drop of Blood” is a synth/boom bap hybrid explaining that it be a grand entrance whenever Czar’s in the building, but then “You Know My Style” featuring NEMS serves as an eerie reminder to all 4 of their underground roots on all fronts.

7L & Esoteric get their own solo cut with “Mama’s Basement” telling the story of a mother going away on a lifelong trip & never seeing her much, yet he found a world he can escape to in the end leading into the dusty “Frenzy in a Far Off World” featuring Frankie Pulitzer a.k.a. Tom Hardy keeping the battle bars rolling. “Czarsenic” despite is brevity has to be one of the most cutthroat moments on the album comparing their flows to arsenic over an unsettling beat just before the piano/boom bap “Gatecrasher” featuring Logic asking why people bringing beef up in their joint.

“Sirens” brings the synthesizers back into the picture explaining that they be sleeping with the titular prolonged warning sounds going off while “Helicopter” featuring Godfather Don & Kool Keith finds the quintet bringing it live from the czarbeque over kicks & snares. After the “1-11 Chelsea” instrumental from both 7L & JL Hodges, “Marvel at That (Road Trip)” is another 7L & Eso cut filled with Marvel wordplay while “Live from Czarnegie Hall” featuring Kool Keith ruggedly talks about this being survival of the fittest. “Together” ends with album with an uncanny instrumental describing themselves as A-list.

For a major label debut, CZARFACE continues to build upon what made their last LP from a year & a half ago by putting out another consistently focused body of work that pays homage to golden age of hip hop culture with samples from classic records. They mix their characteristic old school sound with soulful & jazzy beats on top of blending the unfiltered essence of OG braggadocio, introspective storytelling that the high-flying superheroes have become known for by now.

Score: 8/10

Top submissions EP1 Dec 2023

If you like this article check out our previous entries HERE

Listen to the playlist on Spotify 1 here

Nią Chennai – “Tea Lady”.

Team Demo – “Creep” (feat. MC Eiht & MONTAGE ØNE)

Taylor Carnell – “Turn Up”.

Sir Dilla – “Stories”.

SHEZ – “WDIHTBSH?”.

Loss Cozz – “The Lot “(feat. Turk Tha Savage)

Kevin Nova – “Had To”

Star – “Sunday Drives”

Frank D – “Love Like This”

A.STEEL. – “Tyranny”

Loss Cozz – “Treehouse”

410_fouronezero – “Boss Talk”

stoop lee – “BLUE INTRO”

Cool Cool Cool – “Never Noticed”

Coely – “Nightcall”

Eclectic singer/songwriter Coely drops new infectious single titled “Nightcall”. The track blends afrobeats with edgy hiphop as she flows effortlessly over the upbeat and punchy soundscape.

BISON.FC – “OMG”

SomeoneCalledSomeone – “Creepin’ Low”

Dazer Daze – “No Reason”

Nią Chennai – “Call It Quits”

Guapo P – Unfiltered Thoughts, Pt. 2″

KJ(!) – “Good Day”

Devin Summers – “[greedy]”

Sasha Renee – “Road Trip”

Sasha Renee returns to our site with “Road Trip”, a feel-good jam that reminds us of the god times with that favorite person.

Exxo KB – “Ponyboy (Uh-Oh)”

Exxo KB drops his new single “Ponyboy (Uh-Oh)”, a laidback and mellow tune that showcases his stylish melodic flow and irreverent demeanour over a smokey and atmospheric soundscape.

Mopiano – “Birthday”

Tommy Stoner x 24Hrs – “Won’t Go Without”

Tommy Stoner teams up with 24Hrs for “Won’t Go Without”, a bouncy and playful track ripe with sublime melodic flows and vivid lyricism.

L E M F R E C K – “That Guy”

Landry M – “L’argent”

CHiLL-iLL x Wordsworth – “I Told You”

KWVY – “Stairstepper”

Myndset x Adam Walsh – “Why”

NC Made Me – “B.O.B. (Black on Black)”

Adam Blackstone x Boyz II Men – “Greatest Gift”

Kenneth Goodrich – “IGNORANT”

Atmosphere Pays Homage to The Egyptian Lover Throughout New EP “Talk Talk” (EP Review)

Minneapolis duo Atmosphere consisting of Slug on the mic & Ant on the boards following up their 13th LP So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously. Initially a trio from the beginning of their formation up to release of their critically acclaimed debut Overcast!, they would later go on to build an independent empire with their Rhymesayers Entertainment whether that be signing acts from Brother Ali to the late Eyedea or putting out their best bodies of work like God Loves Ugly of Sad Clown Bad Dub 9. But it turns out Atmosphere has some outtakes from the sessions of their latest album & are compiling them into Talk Talk.

“Wetter” starts the EP for all the party people down the electro-trap instrumental whereas “Attachings” works in some synthesizers advising to never change & that everything’s happening whatever that even means. “Rotary Telephone” goes for a funkier approach to the beat so he can think out loud on wax prior to the dance-inspired “Don’t Mind Me” talking about deserving some levity & that everybody gets left behind in the end.

Meanwhile, the futuristic jam “Where I’m / You’re At” asks if anyone’s in the back of the front or the front of the back while the title track is taken straight from the new full-length that Atmosphere put out this spring. “Hear Hear” experiments with trap again saying you need someone here when you got something to hear while the wavy “Hello Pete” featuring Buck 65 & Kool Keith pulls out the receipts on the titular character.

“Make Party Politics” continues to draw near the end of the 2nd body of work from Slug & Ant this year fusing trap with electro music once more detailing that you don’t even know what the Hell you’re looking at & to not hold your breath prior to “Traveling Forever” ending the EP with a calming boom bap instrumental portraying himself is an endless traveler.

So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously evoked the multiversal storytelling that’s recently vaulted into the mainstream consciousness & with this EP that came out of those very sessions, they dart across threads of space-time to grab hold of the one becoming titans of the sounds that was foundational to their youth. Ant’s production is more inspired by the likes of Kraftwerk & The Egyptian Lover so Slug can make visions of the future from 4 decades ago seem new once again.

Score: 7/10

Jake Paul Blasts Kid Cudi For Not Giving Him A “Hometown Discount” On His Appearance Fee

Jake Paul took aim at fellow Ohio native Kid Cudi for his “astronomical” appearance fees. Paul claimed that he had reached out to Cudi about performing at his 2021 fight against Tyron Woodley. However, Cudi’s fee was just too much for Paul to afford. “I tried to get him to perform at the Tyron Woodley fight just before I came out and he asked for like, an astronomical fee that was like, ‘F-ck you.’ I get it, but it’s like, this was like some sh-t to tap in back with the city. Like, first event back from Covid,” Paul explained.

Furthermore, Paul argued that he gave discounts on his appearance fees when the City of Cleveland was involved. With Cudi out, Paul instead made his ring entrance to recordings of Machine Gun Kelly’s “Till I Die” and Jeezy’s “Put On”. Paul would go on to beat the retired MMA fighter via split decision. Cudi has not yet responded to the allegations.

Jake Paul To Fight Seasoned Boxer This Month

Elsewhere, Paul’s next fight is rapidly approaching. Paul will fight Houston-based professional boxer Andre August on December 15 in Orlando. August is 35 years old and has a 10-1-1 career record. That makes him the most experienced fighter Paul has faced in his career so far. Furthermore, it marks a shift in Paul’s approach to boxing. It’s hard to take the decision as anything other than Paul addressing the primary criticism against him – that he takes name value over boxing reputation when it comes to opponents.

“I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life. So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, December 15th live on DAZN for the world to see,” Paul said in a statement.

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Conway the Machine & Conductor Williams Team Up for 7-Round “Conductor Machine” EP (EP Review)

Here we have the 12th EP from Buffalo emcee Conway the Machine. Blowing up in late 2015 as part of the 3 OGs of Griselda Records alongside his brother Westside Gunn & their cousin Benny the Butcher, the trio have had hip hop lock ever since their arrival by their constant work ethic balancing quality & quality as well as vividly detailing their lives in the streets on top of boom bap production kin to that of RZA & Havoc in their music. Con’s full-length debut From King to a God was my Album of the Year for 2020 & the Shady Records-backed sophomore effort God Don’t Make Mistakes is the most personal he’s ever been. But coming off Organized Grime 2 as well as the Big Ghost Ltd.-produced What Has Been Blessed Cannot Be Cursed & Won’t He Do It, we’re now being treated GxF in-house producer Conductor Williams of The Heartbreakers fully producing Conductor Machine.

“Blessings of the King” is a soulful opener to the EP charmingly showing off how ill & fly he is whereas “Believe Me” gives of a jazzy boom bap flare to the instrumental declaring that the real is back. “Noir” works in some pianos, kicks & snares asking what exactly it is that you want from him leading into “Higher” taking a more psychedelic route to the beat talking about shit getting spooky up in here once again.

One of the first Drumwork Music Group signees 7xvethegenius joins Con for “Flame” hoping on top of a soul sample dropping some hardcore lyricism prior to “Church Fan” featuring the label’s first recording artist Jae Skeese pulling from gospel music spitting that higher power rap with his mentor La Maquina. “Love the Lord” though ends the album with some heavy vocal chops justifiably comparing his rhymebook to national treasure.

West’s Pray for Paris sequel And Then You Pray for Me is pretty much his La Maquina, but Conductor Machine is the best thing that Con has done this year in my opinion. Conductor coming fresh off his For All the Dogs production credit further showcasing why he’s one of the biggest beatsmiths today & the performances are equally consistent.

Score: 9/10

Top submissions EP1 Dec 2023

If you like this article check out our previous entries HERE

Listen to the playlist on Spotify 1 here

Nią Chennai – “Tea Lady”.

Team Demo – “Creep” (feat. MC Eiht & MONTAGE ØNE)

Taylor Carnell – “Turn Up”.

Sir Dilla – “Stories”.

SHEZ – “WDIHTBSH?”.

Loss Cozz – “The Lot “(feat. Turk Tha Savage)

Kevin Nova – “Had To”

Star – “Sunday Drives”

Frank D – “Love Like This”

A.STEEL. – “Tyranny”

Loss Cozz – “Treehouse”

410_fouronezero – “Boss Talk”

stoop lee – “BLUE INTRO”

Cool Cool Cool – “Never Noticed”

Coely – “Nightcall”

Eclectic singer/songwriter Coely drops new infectious single titled “Nightcall”. The track blends afrobeats with edgy hiphop as she flows effortlessly over the upbeat and punchy soundscape.

BISON.FC – “OMG”

SomeoneCalledSomeone – “Creepin’ Low”

Dazer Daze – “No Reason”

Nią Chennai – “Call It Quits”

Guapo P – Unfiltered Thoughts, Pt. 2″

KJ(!) – “Good Day”

Devin Summers – “[greedy]”

Sasha Renee – “Road Trip”

Sasha Renee returns to our site with “Road Trip”, a feel-good jam that reminds us of the god times with that favorite person.

Exxo KB – “Ponyboy (Uh-Oh)”

Exxo KB drops his new single “Ponyboy (Uh-Oh)”, a laidback and mellow tune that showcases his stylish melodic flow and irreverent demeanour over a smokey and atmospheric soundscape.

Mopiano – “Birthday”

Tommy Stoner x 24Hrs – “Won’t Go Without”

Tommy Stoner teams up with 24Hrs for “Won’t Go Without”, a bouncy and playful track ripe with sublime melodic flows and vivid lyricism.