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September 1, 2023
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Coi Leray, Blac Youngsta and More – New Hip-Hop Projects

[ad_1] As the holiday weekend hits, hip-hop provides new releases to serve as the soundtrack while we kick back and enjoy the fruits of our labor. This time, a Boston native who also reps New Jersey gets emotional on her second project of the year, a hard-nosed Memphis rapper delivers another album for the streets, a pair of Los Angeles rap-crooners drop the next installment in a popular mixtape series and more.Coi Leray Drops Her Second Project in Two Months With Blue Moon EPCoi Leray returns with another batch of fresh sounds for 2023 in the form of her new EP, Blue Moon. The 5-track project arrives just two months after the Boston-bred rhymer dropped her sophomore album, COI,...

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March 10, 2023
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Jim Jones and Hitmaka, Blxst and More – New Hip-Hop Projects

[ad_1] As March marches on, the rap game mounts up on another week full of new releases. This time around, a Harlem legend links up with a renowned producer from Chicago for a new LP, a West Coast rap-crooner follows up a critically acclaimed album with a fresh EP, another Los Angeles native drops a project hosted by a mixtape icon and more.After teasing the project for well over a year, Jim Jones comes through with Back in My Prime, a full-length album comprised of beats exclusively produced by Hitmaka. Although the official release date and cover art were only just unveiled earlier this week, the Diplomats spitter and the Grammy-winning producer first...

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April 23, 2022
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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

[ad_1] Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we've narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.Expect to see selections from the established stars, the next wave of new talent, the up-and-comers and everyone else in between. If your song is fire enough to beat the competition, it'll take one of the weekly spots. You can trust us on this...

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April 22, 2022
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Pusha T, Blxst, Bankroll Freddie and More – New Hip-Hop Projects

[ad_1] As we progress further into spring and things continue to heat up outside, the same can be said for the rap game with the release of some hot, new music this week. A long-awaited album from a top-level lyricist has finally arrived, the XXL Awards 2022 winner for Best New Artist of the Year puts out a new project, one of the brightest up-and-comers from Quality Control Music hits us with a sequel to a popular mixtape and more.After only just announcing its release date on Monday (April 18), Pusha T is swinging for the fences with his new album, It's Almost Dry. The album arrives after Pusha T's classic 2018 LP, Daytona. The new 12-track release features production duties...

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January 24, 2022
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Blxst Wins Best New Artist of the Year for XXL Awards 2022

[ad_1] The rookie of the year has been crowned, as Blxst has won the XXL Awarrd 2022 for Best New Artist of the Year.He won the award, announced today (Jan. 24), over a list of breakout nominees including Flo Milli, EST Gee, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Morray and 42 Dugg.Blxst had a big year in 2021, which saw his stock rise. Early in the year, he was named to XXL's 2021 XXL Freshman Class. Music-wise, his hit single "Chosen" featuring Tyga and Ty Dolla Sign soared, the solo EP Just for Clarity arrived as well as the acclaimed project Sixtape 2 with Bino. The upstart star has also been featured on albums from Nas and Rick...

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July 16, 2021
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Pop Smoke, Boosie BadAzz and More – New Projects This Week

[ad_1] This week brings some music that the people have been waiting for: a second posthumous release from a beloved Brooklyn drill rapper, a new project from a rap veteran from Louisiana and a collaborative effort from two California natives, one of which is a 2021 XXL Freshman.The saying goes, "You cannot say Pop and forget the Smoke," and this week, a second offering from the undeniable talent with the signature raspy voice is being delivered by his team. Pop Smoke's sophomore album, which is also the second coming since his tragic murder in February of 2020, Faith, has arrived. The fully loaded LP has star-studded features including Kanye West, Pusha T, Rick Ross,...

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July 14, 2021
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Blxst and Toosii’s 2021 XXL Freshman Roundtable Interview

[ad_1] The XXL Freshman process is an extensive one. It starts with months of artists pitches that includes interviews and listening sessions. Next comes the shoot, crammed with back-to-back activities including the freestyles, cyphers, ABCs, photoshoots and more. The day can truly be exhausting, but at the end of it all, 2021 XXL Freshmen elects Blxst and Toosii finally got a breather and reflected on the busy journey in their roundtable interview following the cypher they bodied.At the top of the segment, the two genre-blending artists share their thoughts on being a Freshman. For Blxst, the West Coast rhymer whose rapping and singing skills helped build his hype with esteemed projects like No Love Lost...

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July 14, 2021
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Toosii and Blxst’s 2021 XXL Freshman Cypher

[ad_1] 2021 XXL Freshmen Toosii and Blxst similarly operate as R&B guys at heart who are good in the streets. The content of their music will zigzag between topics of broken hearts in one bar and focus on spraying heat that pulls back the faces of their enemies in the next. Whether it’s singing or rapping, they can finesse both. The two talented artists hold it down in a cypher together that was initially set to include other switch-hitting acts like The Kid Laroi, who couldn’t participate last minute, and Iann Dior, who opted not to rap on the day of the Freshman shoot. Toosii, reppin' Syracuse, N.Y. and Raleigh, N.C., and Blxst, from South Central, L.A., deliver straight bars to...

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July 8, 2021
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Blxst’s 2021 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] Blxst believes anything is possible. A year ago, the South Central, Los Angeles native was in a “tricky” financial situation like most artists who experienced the pitfalls of the pandemic. After releasing his critically acclaimed debut EP, No Love Lost, in September of 2020, and its deluxe edition two months later, the 25-year-old hip-hop triple threat started moving on up in streams and prominence. His blend of breezy singing, elite rhymes and supreme production earned him more ears and eyes in his direction than even he anticipated. Bangers like “Chosen” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga, “Overrated” and “Pressure” feature the substance and special sauce that have earned him his rightful...

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July 8, 2021
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Blxst Lists His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Albums

[ad_1] Listening to a stellar hip-hop album has inspired many rappers to try their hand at the craft, finding their own voice while embracing the influence of another. For 2021 XXL Freshman Blxst, one of those artists is ScHoolboy Q. When the rising West Coast rapper, who has built a name for himself over the last year for his singsong delivery, first got his start in music years ago, Q's 2011 album, Setbacks, inspired Blxst to "create something from scratch." The LP, which features tracks like the Kendrick Lamar-assisted "Birds & The Beez" and "iBETiGOTSUMWEED," is just one of Blxst's five favorite hip-hop albums.While Blxst's No Love Lost EP, released last year, is heavy on the melody, the choices...

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