New Hip-Hop Drops
Lots of new hip-hop just dropped, including Jack Harlow's "Monica," Chief Keef & Ian's "Video Shoot," and YG's "STATE OF EMERGENCY" []. Duwap Kaine also released a new album, *Tha Godfather* []. Other releases include Leven Kali's *LK99*, Reason ft. Eric Bellinger & Isaiah Jaay's "Doin Too Much," Jacquees ft. Tink's "Physical," and James Blake's *Trying Times* [ ].
Jack Harlow's new album *Monica*, named after the R&B icon, dropped today, coinciding with his 28th birthday. Harlow recorded the album at Electric Lady Studios in New York City after moving there, marking a new creative chapter. This is his first full-length release since 2023's *Jackman*. Chief Keef and Ian's "Video Shoot" also arrived today. YG released "STATE OF EMERGENCY" as the first single from his upcoming album, *The Gentlemen's Club*, which has been teased for months. The track is described as a statement, with YG addressing critics over a hard-hitting beat. Duwap Kaine's new album, *Tha Godfather*, features 13 tracks in his signature auto-tune style. DP Beats, Nine9, Roe, and Duwap himself handled the production. Leven Kali dropped *LK99*, featuring a mix of funk, disco, and cosmic soul. Reason's "Doin Too Much," featuring Eric Bellinger and Isaiah Jaay, is out now, ahead of his upcoming project *Moving Towards Love_Pink*. Jacquees teamed up with Tink for "Physical," a smooth R&B track. James Blake's *Trying Times*, his first independent album, also made its debut.
