New Music Friday is heavy with bonus releases this week as Megan Thee Stallion and G Herbo both deliver deluxe editions (some long enough to be LPs themselves) of recent albums.
For those wanting entirely fresh records, Hunxho is back with his sophomore album while Cochise continues his ascent with his first project in over two years.
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There’s even something for the old heads this week as Tha Eastsidaz reunite (complete with several Snoop Dogg features) for their first full-length release in a decade.
Hip Hop’s ever-expanding versatility is also reflected in new offerings from the likes of Che Noir, Payroll Giovanni and one-time G.O.O.D. Music prospect Valee.
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See all of the new albums below and don’t miss this week’s New Music Friday singles spotlight featuring new tracks from Sexyy Red and Gucci Mane, GloRilla, The Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs, and more.
Megan Thee Stallion — Megan: Act II
Features: Flo Milli, RM (of BTS), TWICE, Spiritbox
Production: Tay Keith, Drumma Boy, Buddah Bless, FNZ, Bankroll Got It, LilJuMadeDaBeat, Shawn “Source” Jarrett
Label: Hot Girl Productions
The Houston Hottie’s deluxe version of Megan isn’t just a few bonus tracks but practically an entirely new album in itself, clocking in at 13 songs and featuring some high-profile collaborations.
G Herbo — Big Swerv 2.0
Features: Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Lil Durk
Production: Landstrip Chip, Oz on the Track, DJ Bandz, JD On Tha Track, Dmac
Label: Machine Entertainment Group / Republic
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G Herbo continues the trend of dropping big deluxe versions of projects shortly after the original album’s release. This addendum to Big Swerv features the recently arrested Lil Durk, as well as Chris Brown and Meek Mill.
Hunxho — Thank God
Features: Lil Durk, Polo G, Ty Dolla $ign, Don Toliver, Keyshia Cole, Fridayy, Rylo Rodriguez, Mariah The Scientist, Wallo
Production: J.R. Rotem, Tae Beast, Rance1500, DJ Bandz, Spyda
Label: 300
Fresh off the heels of being picked as an XXL Freshman, Hunxho looks to capitalize on the hype as he drops his star-studded and lengthy 22-song sophomore album.
Cochise — Why Always Me?
Features: Veeze, Anycia, Aminé
Production: Supah Mario, Nate Morgan, BNYX, Lex Luger, ChaseTheMoney, Cochise
Label: Columbia
Cochise thanked fans for being patient with him even though he dropped two EPs last year. Stay for the collab with red-hot Detroit MC Veeze.
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Tha Eastsidaz — Still Easty
Features: Snoop Dogg, Butch Cassidy, October London
Production: Battlecat, Jelly Roll, Rick Rock, Jansport J, Amplified
Label: Death Row Records / gamma.
Their first release in over a decade, the Long Beach duo have been reunited by the reborn Death Row Records, with their longtime friend and now label boss Snoop Dogg appearing on over half of the EP’s songs.
Payroll Giovanni — Hustle Muzik
Features: E-40, Benny The Butcher, Slim Thug, Lique, ZhanéSky, Drey Skonie, Tamara Jewel, Overlord Scooch, Jyotika Simmons
Production: Credits unavailable
Label: BYLUG Entertainment / EMPIRE
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Che Noir — The Lotus Child
Features: Rapsody, 38 Spesh, Abiodun Oyewole, Brady Watt, Jack Davey, Bairi, The Soulyghost
Production: Che Noir, Statik Selektah
Label: Poetic Movement INC
DC The Don — Rebirth
Features: Hello Forever, Ambré, DAMOYEE
Production: LouieOTK, Steven Shaeffer, Cior, Zadra, Mattius
Label: Letter 5 / Rostrum Records
Valee & Bandland ZZ — Foe Lucy’s Vol. 8: OOT2LAY
Features: N/A
Production: KiltKarter, Amer
Label: Fake Shore Drive / Bandland Records
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Kembe X — It’s Not That Deep
Features: Ab-Soul, T.F.
Production: Kal Banx, Devin Malik, Kembe X, Wolf, UNKWN
Label: BMR
Nappy Nina & Swarvy — Nothing Is My Favorite Thing
Features: E L U C I D, Nimsins, Kingsley Ibeneche, Stas THEE Boss, maassai, Lauren Whitehead
Production: Swarvy, Jerry Thompson III
Label: Stimulated / LucidHaus
Rejjie Snow — Peace 2 Da World
Features: Rahki
Production: Rahki, Reggie Gordon, Kaveman
Label: Honeymoon / +1 Records