2 weeks Ago By Aaron Williams
includes albums, videos, and songs from Future, Lil Tecca, and MC Lyte. The past week was a big one for announcements. Nicki Minaj in place of the deluxe version of her latest; Megan Thee Stallion , without revealing whether it will be a new album or a deluxe reissue; Doechii ; and GloRilla for her debut album .
In addition, Schoolboy Q from his new album . I’m partial to “Lost Times”: GloRilla released the first single, “ “: TiaCorine got dripped out in her video for “ “: And Kaliii chromed out her baby bump to show off her “ “: I guess the . Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending September 20, 2024.
The Alchemist — The coveted West Coast beatmaker drops eight new songs, with features from the likes of Action Bronson, Conway, Larry June, and Schoolboy Q. Blu & Exile — The beloved Los Angeles rapper-producer duo teams up for their fourth album, a 12-song collection of soulful beats and thoughtful raps. They bring along the usual suspects: Aloe Blacc, Cashus King, Fashawn, but bring along some West Coast underground legends, like Kurupt, Kxng Crooked, and RBX(!).
Lil Tecca — Tecca’s career has been impressive. When the Queens native first debuted five years ago with the ultra-buzzy “Ransom,” you’d have been hard-pressed to find too many hardcore rap fans who’d expect to see him outlast many of his contemporaries..
. yet, here he is, on his fifth(!) album, still going strong. MC Lyte — With so many women achieving never-before-seen heights of hip-hop popularity — and so many Golden Era pioneers experiencing late-career resurgences — it was probably only a matter of time before one of the most committed and influential women in rap made a return with a new album of her own.
Lyte holds up the first half, but the feature-heavy back half is chock-full of enviable co-signs, from Common and Stevie Wonder to Big Daddy Kane and Salt of Salt-N-Pepa. DSTRCT — “Strip Appeal” With an NSFW video suiting its flirtatious content, DJ Mustard’s 10 Summers artist DSTRCT makes his return after just about a year to begin the campaign for his next album. With a fitting West Coast beat and unfiltered lyrics, DSTRCT puts himself on the map as one of LA’s new names to watch.
Dej Loaf — “BNB” Dej returns with a bit of Quiet Storm balladry on her latest, which hearkens to her sensual early singles like “Me U & Hennessey.” The video might raise some eyebrows as well, thanks to it seemingly confirming a long-rumored suspicion about the Detroit artist. Flyana Boss — “Nepo Baby” Lotta rap babies lately.
Flyana Boss finds a funny way to turn Folayan’s blessing into content. Their usual wit is in place, along with a cracking trap beat. Kid Cudi — “Don’t Worry” Feat.
Chip Tha Ripper The two Ohio reunite for a vintage performance from both in this visual ode to Cudi’s come-up on the streets of New York City. Monaleo — “Flush Em” Feat. Kaliii The two Southern rap stars team up for the second time in as many months for another dismissive anthem.
Shaun Sloan — “Ghetto Needs” The algorithms suck in general, but every so often, they do deliver on their promise of making music discovery not just seamless but solid. I hadn’t heard of Shaun Sloan ’til today, but I can’t say learning about the indie rapper has been anything less than pleasant..
