April is coming to an end, new hip hop releases can’t and won’t stop. This week one of the biggest rappers in the game releases his ninth solo album, a successful independent rapper releases a new EP, a former one, in time for his upcoming tour XXL Freshman releases his first project in almost two years and more.
Future has one of the most extensive discographies in hip-hop and his new album, i never liked you proves he still has enough in the tank. After teasing that an album was hitting social media throughout April, the Atlanta rapper took to Twitter to reveal the project’s title and album cover on Monday (April 25). The cover photo, which shows Future in a purple suit and matching sleep mask in the back seat of a luxury car, garnered more than 16,500 retweets. Led by Valentine’s Day single “Worst Day,” which was released February 11, the 16-track album is packed with notable guest appearances from Kanye West, Drake, Gunna, Young Thug, EST Gee, Kodak Black and more. Although i never liked you As Future’s first solo work since 2020, he’s been busy lately, most recently serving as executive producer on Kanye West donda 2 Album. Ahead of the album’s release, Hendrix tweeted a thank-you message to his musical staff.
Just as he embarks on a major worldwide tour, Russ has delivered a new project entitledIf not now when?The four-track EP, which was released on April 25, consists of songs all produced by Russ himself and will follow his 2021 album.Chop 2the follow-up to his 2020 EP of the same name . Earlier this year, the Atlanta-raised artist released the single “Handsomer,” and although the song is not featured If not now when?, it picked up a lot of steam when Russ held an open verse challenge on TikTok. The winner of the challenge, San Diego rapper Ktlyn, was offered a guest appearance on the remix of the song.
With cover artwork he created himself, Action Bronson surprises us with his new oneCocodrillo Turbo album,the Queens MC’s first LP since 2020Only for dolphins. Led by previously released single Subzero, the 10-track LP features productions from The Alchemist, Daringer, Roc Marciano and Action Bronson himself. Roc Marciano lends his rhyming skillsCocodrillo Turboas well as other guest appearances by Conway The Machine, Hologram and Mayhem Lauren.
Check out all of this week’s new projects below, including other drops from Pooh Shiesty, NoCap, Wale and more.