NBA Youngboy Announces 'Don't Try This at Home' Album

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By: Adonis Armstrong

NBA Youngboy has a whole new run of music ready for his fans. Hitting social media, Youngboy announced his new Don’t Try This At Home album. The album will have 33 tracks and be released on April 21. This will be his second full-length album from YoungBoy and Motown Record following his January release I Rest My Case.

The artwork for the album features the campus of Southern University’s campus in Baton Rouge. YoungBoy can be seen on top the F.G. Clark Activity Center also known as the “Mini Dome." The image draws a comparison to Drake’s album Views back in 2016.

Album: Don’t Try This At Home
Tracks: 33
Release Date: April 21, 2023 pic.twitter.com/AmA5qRpn38

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NBA YoungBoy showcases powerful emotions with a unique style and perspectives in his albums. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the rapper's music, it will interesting to hear how Don’t Try This at Home will be.

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Who is the Greatest Rapper of this Generation?

By: Adonis Armstrong

If you had a poll to see who’s was the greatest rapper of this generation who would you vote for? The top of your list may look like this Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, or Drake? Some lists may look different when it comes to the topic. I say it depends on the person that is getting asked because everyone has their own opinion and catergories such as backpack, conscious, trap, drill rap, and even melodic rap .

Each Hip Hop catergory has a different vibe and element to it. Although you have some rappers that can step into any of the catergories and do well in each. The New York Times put a claim to Kung Fu Kenny aka Kendrick Lamar as this generations greatest rapper. I can agree too as Kendrick has dropped some classic albums for the culture such as good kid, m.A.A.D city, To Pimp a Butterfly, DAMN, and of course Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. K. Dot has definitely put in some work to get such high praise.

On another hand you have J. Cole. The North Carolina native should be put in the discussion as well. He has done a lot for the culture since being heard on a mainstream level. Some of his most classic albums are Born Sinner, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, 4 Your Eyez Only, and The Off-Season. These alone put him in any type of discussion for the title for the generation.

Let’s get to one of the most loved and hated artists in the game, Drake. He has had the game on lock since 2009 when he dropped his classic mixtape, So Far Gone. Drake is a little different from the top too but hate it or love, it he has put in work to be at the top. Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, and Views are top notch albums from the 6 God from Toronto.

Honorable Mentions - Other rappers who should have a seat at the table in this discussion.

BIG K.R.I.T.

The Mississippi rapper has great quality work and is a house hold name in the game. He does majority of his own production such as J. Cole. K.R.I.T. also received high praise from Wiz Khalfa, stating he thinks Krizzle should win a grammy soon. Good albums to go listen to are Cadillactica, 4eva is a Mighty Long Time, K.R.I.T. IZ HERE, and Digital Roses Don’t Die.

Cyhi The Prynce

The Atlanta based rapper is very witty with the pen and what I mentioned earlier, can do all catergories of Hip Hop. Look no further than the Prynce. Although he only has one studio album, No Dope On Sundays, he has writing credits from major artists such Kanye West, Travis Scott, and more.

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The Louisiana rapper will probably have you scratching your head but he has the streets on lock for this generation. He has a unique sound that people in the south can relate to. His fanbase is the same or even bigger than some of the artist above. I can’t really say an album because YoungBoy puts out music literally every quarter of the year.

Lil Baby

This Atlanta rapper is becoming a phenom and has the hits to prove he can be at the table this generation. He had a special on Prime called Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby that followed a little part of his life in the music industry. Baby has became a voice especially when he dropped The Bigger Picture during covid, which had some meaning to it for the culture.

Yes there is more that can be at the table for the discussion, but these are a few artists I think are deserving for a shot at the title for this generation.

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Album Review: Future's "High Off Life" Does Not Disappoint

By: James Teague

One of the intriguing things when it comes to being part of a fanbase for an artist is being a fan of an artist long enough to know exactly when they’re getting ready to release an album. It all started right around Mothers day when Future decided to tweet Happy Mothers Day to all of the important women of his life who happen to be the mothers of his children. Some days after that, Future then started letting off some cryptic tweets that caused the timeline to be in an uproar.

Some were not thrilled at the tweets which then caused some of the tweeters to throw their own triggered subliminals to the Atlanta Rapper (I don’t know why as if he was going to even respond to them) . The whole time as I’m watching the chaos unfold, there was only one thing that came to mind: Future is gearing up to drop an album. And low and behold the announcement was made to the people for his new upcoming album, High Off Life, like clockwork.

To be completely honest, I was somewhat surprised that he decided to release a new album during this Pandemic because most of his music created is made to hit more while you’re outside and active whether at the club, bar, day party, or working out in the gym. But at the same time. we were eventually due for a new Future album. If you’ve a VIP member of the Freeband Baptist congregation aka Future Hive, then I can already assure that this album is a solid listen.

Coming off of his last album, The Wizrd, we got the hints from the music and interviews that Future was closing down a chapter and heading into a new chapter with his music. Coming into High Off Life, we find that Future is still livings life the rockstar lifestyle. I’ve seen some mention that there was an attempt towards a rebrand on this album. But listening to the music, we still find Future in his usual trap element with songs such as “Trapped in the Sun” and “Hi-Tek Tek“.

When it comes to album intros, Future proves with “Trapped in the Sun”, that he is undefeated in setting the tone for each new album. The first half of the albums starts on a strong foot all the way up until we get to “Trillionaire” with NBA Youngboy. The highlights coming from the features on this album came from Future and Travis Scott teaming up for “Solitaires.” Listening to the duo, the chemistry and vibe was effortless  and showcased us the “Rock star lifestyle Might Dont make it” vibes. Needless to say, the other features on this album minus the bonus tracks  “Life is Good”, “Last Name”, and “100 Shooters”, the rest of the features were lackluster.

When looking at the tracklist for High Off Life, I just look at all of the last 5 singles after “Accepting my Flaws” as album bonus cuts because those 5 records have already been available prior to High Off Life being released. Listening to  “Accepting My Flaws” rings off as an indicator that this is the album closer. All in all, as a fan of Future’s music i thoroughly enjoyed this album for the purpose it served. The tracks that stood out the most to me were “Hi Tek Tek”, “Solitaires”, “Ridin Strikers”, “Posted With Demons”, “Too Comfortable”, and “Accepting my Flaws”. However when compared to the last album The WIZRD, High Off Life does fall short. The difference between the two is that with The WIZRD, the body of work is much more complete and the sound is more fresh whereas with High Off Life certain moments throughout the album sounded uninspired and rushed.

Don’t get me wrong the album is still a good solid project but you cant help but think if whether or not this was just put together and thrown out there for something to hold the masses over. So if you’re a member of Future Hive, then it’s a high chance you’ll be satisfied with this album regardless simply because the “Future formula” was familiar. However if you’re a casual listener then I can understand one was to feel how they feel in regarding the album.

Future - Trapped In The Sun (Audio)

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Sunday Morning Sounds | NBA YoungBoy: AI YoungBoy 2 Recap

By: Danquai Draughon

The studio length mixtape "AI YoungBoy 2" from NBA YoungBoy is as emotional and open as it is gritty and hard. He covers all the bases here and drives it home with the pain of truth telling that has become not only synonymous with his name, but the focal point of his brand. A great way to be introduced to the music of Young Boy Never Broke Again.

Sunday Morning Sounds | NBA YoungBoy: AI YoungBoy 2 Recap

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