We at the moment are two weeks into December, and whereas the remainder of the world is starting to shut its doorways and shutter its home windows, Hip Hop continues to churn out warmth.
There’s lots to discover on this week’s version of HipHopDX‘s New Music Friday albums protection, however none are extra essential than Younger Dolph’s Paper Route Frank, the primary posthumous album launched by the late rapper’s property since he was tragically killed in November 2021.
In the meantime, on the West Coast, Ab-Soul has returned with Herbert, his first full-length LP since 2016’s Do What Thou Wilt, and The Alchemist provides to his prolific catalog with The Alchemist Sandwich.
After all, these two initiatives are only the start. Hold studying for the entire record of latest albums launched the week ending December 16 beneath.
Younger Dolph – Paper Route Frank
The late Memphis rapper Younger Dolph’s legacy looms giant over the South and Hip Hop at giant. After making his imprint via his label Paper Route Empire together with his cousin and frequent collaborator Key Glock. His homicide in 2021 despatched ripples via the Hip Hop group that are nonetheless felt right this moment.
In honor of his legacy and the troves of music and ability he had left to supply, Paper Route Frank, his debut posthumous album.
Ab-Soul – Herbert
For years, Ab-Soul was one of many frontrunners of Los Angeles report label imprint High Dawg Leisure. Alongside Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock, TDE dominated the early and mid 2010s. Then he disappeared, solely often showing for a visitor function or look.
That adjustments right this moment because the LA-born rapper debuts his brand-new album HERBERT. The Management System MC’s newest is ripe with options together with verses from Joey Bada$$, Russ, Huge Sean, Zacari and extra.
Lil Durk & Solely The Household – Loyal Bros 2
The resurgence of Lil Durk is to be studied in future historical past books. One of many unique founders of Drill music, the Chicago legend may have simply gotten misplaced within the shuffle of rap’s altering tides. However Durk was good sufficient to adapt, making data not only for the streets however for radio too (all with out sacrificing his unique intent).
His surrounding staff of Solely The Household consists of rappers together with the late King Von, Booka600, Doodie Lo and lots of extra have now reunited to a follow-up of final 12 months’s Loyal Bros.
The Alchemist – The Alchemist Sandwich
No person is aware of how The Alchemist has sufficient hours within the day to finish the entire numerous undertaking he repeatedly embarks on. Since 2020 The Alchemist has labored with Conway the Machine, Freddie Gibbs, Armand Hammer, Boldy James, Roc Marciano and lots of extra.
Apparently he’s nonetheless hungry, because the LA-based producer simply launched his private undertaking The Alchemist Sandwich which contains a assortment of previous characters and new faces alike.
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Jacquees – Sincerely For You
Singer Jacquees may very well be known as an R&B purist, his types usually evoking the sounds of the late 80s and 90s, however he at all times places such a exceptional twist on his music that it refutes all bins and categorizations.
His newest undertaking titled Sincerely For You arrives after a protracted hiatus; you’d have to return to 2019’s Christmas In Decatur to search out the final undertaking from the Georgia artist. Sincerely For You, which was executive-produced by Future, is to not be missed.
Ka$hdami – 18
Las Vegas-born, Maryland-raised rapper Ka$hdami has been on a tear over the previous couple of years. 18 marks his sixth album since 2020, a formidable feat given the truth that he’s solely simply turning 18-years-old.
18, the newest album from the “Reparations!” rapper is a bite-sized EP which options with solely function from fellow younger rapper Matt Ox.
Chief Keef – Lastly Wealthy (Full Version)
Jim Jones – 12 Days of Xmas
Little Simz – No Thank You
NoCap – The Fundamental Chicken
$uicideboy$ & Germ – DIRTIESTNASTIEST$UICIDE
Boldy James & Cuns – Be That As It Could
Ransom & V Don – Chaos Is My Ladder
G Perico – South Central
Your Outdated Droog – YOD Presents: The Shining
Zack Fox – wooden tip (EP)
Additionally make sure you try this week’s New Music Friday singles protection that includes new songs from Juice WRLD, The Weeknd, Cardi B and Rosalía, French Montana, Earl Sweatshirt and extra.
Keep up-to-date with the newest Hip Hop and R&B releases right here, and peep HipHopDX’s 2022 Rising Stars replace, highlighting the achievements of Doechii, Nardo Wick, Coi Leray and others.
