Getty Image The latest addition to Nas and Hit-Boy’s growing joint discography has arrived. Magic 2, the duo’s fifth collaborative project in just four years, dropped on Friday, July 21, earning praise from not just hip-hop heads but also one of the celebrities name-checked on the album. The song “Earvin Magic Johnson” is a reference …
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Hit-Boy Recruits Nas For The Thought-Provoking Single And Video ‘The Tide’
The other week, Hit-Boy shared the artwork for his first-ever rap album Surf Or Drown, arriving in just a couple of days. It’s packed with exciting collaborations with artists like Dom Kennedy, The Alchemist, Curren$y, and more. Today (March 22), he shared a track with a particularly prestigious guest: Nas. “The Tide” comes with a …
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Hit-Boy Announced His Album ‘Surf Or Drown,’ Which Will Feature Him Both Producing And Rapping
Getty Image Prolific hip-hop producer Hit-Boy is gearing up to drop his first-ever rap album. Today (March 17), he took to social media to share the cover art for his upcoming album, Surf Or Drown, which is set to arrive next week. He revealed the album news yesterday during an interview with Home Grown Media …
Hit-Boy And The Alchemist Took Turns Using Each Other’s Creative Beats On ‘Slipping Into Darkness’
In a fun pairing today (March 10), Hit-Boy and The Alchemist released an insanely creative video of their new collab “Slipping Into Darkness,” where they took turns performing over each other’s instrumentals. “F*ck all the talk / Just cut the check and split / Floor sinks while I’m sipping / My piña colada was dripping,” …
Offset And Hit-Boy Pay Homage To Some Miami Legends On Their New Single, ‘2 Live’
Offset and Hit-Boy have a banger on their hands. On their new single, “2 Live,” the two pay homage to Miami rap legends 2 Live Crew. Both the superproducer and the Migos member show off their rap chops over the bouncy, strip-club-ready beat, on which, classic 2 Live Crew adlibs can be heard throughout. “2 …
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Cordae And Hit-Boy Run The Board In Their Triumphant ‘Checkmate’ Video
Earlier this month, Cordae once again linked up with California producer Hit-Boy to contribute the triumphant new single “Checkmate” to the soundtrack for Madden 2023. Today, they shared a simple but effective video for “Checkmate,” which focuses on Cordae and Hit-Boy in the studio with a football game on the TV in the background, black-and-white …
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Cordae And Hit-Boy Secure The Victory In Their Triumphant New Single ‘Checkmate’
Cordae sounds very triumphant in his new record “Checkmate,” in large part due to production by Hit-Boy. The record, featured in Madden 2023, shows the “Unacceptable” artist rapping with fury despite being a downtempo record. Hit-Boy laces him with thumping drums and powerful synths, and Cordae takes the handoff all the way to the endzone, …
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Hit-Boy Is Fully With It On His New Single, ‘Fire Proof’
Hit-Boy has been a force in the game for 15 years, producing tracks for the likes of Kanye West, Nas, Beyoncé, and more. On his new single, “Fire Proof,” the legendary beatmaker gives a turn at rapping. “Fire Proof,” is further proof that Hit-Boy is equally as skilled as a rapper as he is a …
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Nas And Hit-Boy Confirm That ‘King’s Disease III’ Is On The Way
Getty Image For the third time in sixteen months, Nas and Hit-Boy joined forces to deliver a new project to the world. Their latest effort is titled Magic and it comes four months after the duo came together for King’s Disease II. Magic presents nine songs with features from ASAP Rocky and DJ Premier. A …
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Big Sean And Hit-Boy Deliver An Elegant Performance Of ‘What A Life’ On ‘Fallon’
Big Sean and Hit-Boy brought their What You Expect EP single “What A Life” to the Tonight Show stage on Thursday with a thrilling, elegant performance. Decked out in matching tailored suits and enjoying a luxurious meal in a stately lounge, the dynamic duo is presented with a mic for Sean and a beat machine …
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Big Sean And Hit-Boy Live Amongst ‘Chaos’ In Their Hectic New Video
Just a year after Big Sean released his fifth album Detroit 2, which is executive produced by Hit-Boy, the duo reconnected once more. The pair dropped their EP What You Expect at the end of last month, and they’ve been promoting it heavily. Their run continues with a new video for “Chaos,” which finds them …
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Big Sean And Hit-Boy Connect For The Fiery ‘What You Expect’ EP
Though Hit-Boy has always been one of the most respected producers in the game, he’s really been on a streak lately. After producing not one but two projects with Nas that helped catapult the veteran New York rapper back into the realm of modern hip-hop heroes, now he’s connected with Detroit’s Big Sean for a …
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