New Hip Hop & RnB Music to Check Out
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If you’re looking for some new hip hop and R&B music to check out, look no further than this blog post! We’ve rounded up some of the freshest tunes from some of the genre’s hottest artists, so you can stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest.
J. Cole- “The Climb Back”
J. Cole released a brand new song called “The Climb Back” and it’s from his upcoming album “The Off-Season”. The track is a hypnotic, hard-hitting banger that finds Cole reflecting on his come up in the rap game.
“The Climb Back” is the first single from “The Off-Season”, which is set to be released on May 14th. The album will be Cole’s sixth studio album and follows 2018’s “KOD”.
Lil Baby- “The Bigger Picture”
Since the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, music artists have been using their platform to speak out against police brutality and systemic racism. Atlanta rapper Lil Baby is one of those artists. On June 3, he released “The Bigger Picture,” a searing track about the state of the world today.
“We can’t keep living like this/ Somebody gotta die/ I think it might be me,” he raps over a simple piano melody. The song’s power lies in its simplicity — there are no bells and whistles, just Lil Baby’s clear, forceful voice carrying a message that needs to be heard.
Megan Thee Stallion- “Girls in the Hood”
Megan Thee Stallion just released a hot new single called “Girls in the Hood” and it is quickly becoming a summer anthem. This song is about female empowerment and supporting other women, something that is very important to Megan. She is quickly becoming one of the most popular female rappers in the game and it is clear that she is here to stay. If you are a fan of hip hop or R&B, then you need to check out this song.
Drake- “Toosie Slide”
Drake’s new single “Toosie Slide” is a catchy, uptempo track that is sure to get stuck in your head. The Canadian rapper turned heads with the release of the song’s accompanying music video, which features Drake doing a choreographed dance in empty streets and locations around Toronto. “Toosie Slide” is a fun, lighthearted track that will have you hitting repeat all day.
Chris Brown ft. Young Thug- “Go Crazy”
Chris Brown has teamed up with Young Thug for his new single, “Go Crazy.” The song is the latest release from Brown’s upcoming album, “X.” “Go Crazy” is a mid-tempo track that features a catchy hook from Young Thug. The song is sure to be a hit with fans of both artists.
