SOHH’s New Music Fridays is back! Busta Rhymes, Tyga, Brent Faiyaz, and other notable names in the hip-hop industry made waves this week with their new music releases. From Tyga’s freestyle to Busta’s album announcement, it was a busy week for hip-hop enthusiasts. Here’s a look into the highlights of this week’s new music releases and updates.
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Tyga, known for his hit songs in the rap game, delivered an impressive freestyle during his appearance on the Los Angeles radio show Power 106 over the beat of Doja Cat’s “Paint The Town Red.” The “Faded” rapper showcased his lyrical skills, sparking a debate on social media about his longevity in the industry.
A$AP Rocky was recently named the Creative Director for Puma’s Puma x Formula 1 line. Known for his impeccable fashion sense, A$AP’s appointment further solidifies his status as one of the best-dressed rappers in the industry.
Brent Faiyaz Drops ‘Larger Than Life’
Brent Faiyaz dropped his highly anticipated album, Larger Than Life, featuring 14 soulful tracks. The album includes collaborations with Coco Jones, A$AP Rocky, Missy Elliott, and Babyface Ray, among others. Fans can expect captivating melodies and powerful lyrics from Faiyaz’s latest offering.
BRENT FAIYAZ — LARGER THAN LIFE 💿
(ALBUM)
🚨OCTOBER 27TH🚨
Features include:
• A$AP Rocky
• Missy Elliott
• Coco Jones
• Babyface Ray
• N3WYRKLA
& More!
14 Tracks Total. pic.twitter.com/JBZG5Rw86V
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 26, 2023
New York rap legend Busta Rhymes, announced his eleventh studio album, Blockbusta. Set to release on November 24, the album boasts production from esteemed producers such as Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams.
Busta Rhymes has recently revealed his upcoming release of his tenth studio album titled, Blockbusta.
Along with the album announcement, he will have renowned rap producers Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams as the executive producers for the album. pic.twitter.com/dMheFW98SK
— SOHH.com (@sohhdotcom) October 24, 2023
NBA Youngboy is gearing up to drop his mixtape, Decided 2, on November 10. Serving as a follow-up to his previous mixtape, Decided, fans can expect his signature style and hard-hitting beats in this upcoming release.
Trap legend Gucci Mane unleashed the music video for his track “Must Be Me” from his latest album, Breath of Fresh Air. With features from J.Cole, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Roddy Ricch, and more.
Offset, known for being one-third of the rap group Migos, released his solo album, Set It Off. The music video for his track “Say My Grace,” featuring Travis Scott, dropped recently. This release marks Offset’s first solo project since departing from Migos.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie delighted fans with the release of the music video for “Did Me Wrong,” directed by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. The single is expected to be part of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s upcoming album, Better Off Alone.
Louisville rapper Jack Harlow gave fans a sneak peek of a new song through a video in which he played with a dog in a living room. Although the title of the song remains unconfirmed, Harlow’s fans eagerly anticipate the announcement of a new album.
Producer Turbo and rapper Gunna previewed the track “Bachelor,” which will be released on November 3. This collaboration will be one of Gunna’s few features since being released from jail in December 2022.
Kid Cudi released a new single titled “ILL WHAT I BLEED,” which is expected to be part of his upcoming album, INSANO. Fans eagerly await the release of Kid Cudi’s latest work, slated for January 2024.
During his Nostalgia Tour, rapper/singer Rod Wave surprised the crowd in Lincoln, Nebraska, by bringing out Kevin Gates to perform their hit song “Cuban Links.” Rod Wave’s album Nostalgia recently reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, further solidifying his rising star status in the industry.