mixtape - HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hhtype/mixtape The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:28:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Venomz Vol. II – Album by Raf Saperra https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971648-venomz-vol-ii-raf-saperra Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:28:27 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971648 Merging Punjabi folk music with hip-hop, Raf Saperra has quickly become one of the biggest artists to watch in the UK.

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]]> UK artist Raf Saperra has a huge appreciation for hip-hop, and it certainly shows in his music. He has taken Punjabi folk music and has merged it with rap for a unique listening experience. On his new project Venomz Vol. II, many of the production choices are hip-hop-inspired. Not to mention, there are features here from Benny The Butcher and Ghostface Killah. These rap co-signs are huge for Raf Saperra, and he complements the sounds nicely with his commanding singing voice.

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Quotable Lyrics from Venomz Vol. II

  1. Art of War ft. Kulvinder Johal & Bobby Kang
  2. Butcher’s Scale ft. Benny the Butcher & Taj Aulakh
  3. Akh Dasdi ft. Taj Aulakh & Mani Longia
  4. Snake Style Kung Fu – Prelude
  5. Venomz Chamber ft. Bobby Kang, Da Flyy Hooligan, Prodbywizrd
  6. Left With Me ft. Bobby Kang
  7. Sanju ft. Ghostface Killa & Trox
  8. Crook ft. Taj Aulakh
  9. Pend Khalli ft. Bobby Kang

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]]> Purple Reign – Mixtape by Future https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970396-purple-reign-future-throwback Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970396 Future was on an incredible run back in 2016, and his "Purple Reign" mixtape was yet another high-point in his illustrious career.

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]]> Purple Reign sees Future in the midst of his prime. Monster, 56 Nights, and Dirty Sprite 2 were major successes, and the artist was looking to take full advantage. With Purple Reign, he proved himself as an artist who can make all kinds of hits. Whether it be downtrodden ballads like “Purple Reign” or mindless bangers like “Wicked,” Future’s talents were on full display. Now, the project is 10 years old, and we cannot help but feel as though it has aged immaculately.

Release Date: January 17, 2016

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Purple Reign

  1. All right
  2. Never Forget
  3. Inside The Mattress
  4. Drippin (How U Luv That)
  5. Hater Shit
  6. Salute
  7. Bye Bye
  8. No Charge
  9. Run Up
  10. Perkys Calling
  11. Purple Reign
  12. News or Something

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Awards & Commercial Performance

Seeing as though this was a mixtape, it was very much left out of awards conversations. Meanwhile, the only single that really got some love on the charts was “Wicked,” which peaked at 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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What Did HotNewHipHop Commenters Think?

The reviews for this mixtape on HotNewHipHop were actually quite mixed at the time. While fans felt like there were some real bangers here, there were others who took issue with the repetition behind the songs. “Y’all can say repetitive but this shit fire. Future better than anybody rn in the mixtape game putting out album quality shit for free yall still hatin,” one fan wrote. “Ain’t got nothing against Future but damn shit sounds always so repetitive,” said another.

As for some of the top songs, it feels like fans were quick to pick favorites, with one reader noting, “Wicked, Never Forget, Inside the Mattress, Salute and No Charge fire. Rest of the songs aite.” Overall, there was a diverse range of opinions on the project, which makes sense given the songs here.

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]]> I Am – Album by Lexa Gates https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971399-i-am-lexa-gates Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:51:42 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971399 New York's Lexa Gates is back with her follow up to her breakout album "Elite Vessel," "I Am," her most personal and bold tape to date.

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]]> Lexa Gates comes across as confident and nonchalant in a lot of her songs thanks to her casual delivery. But the New York talent is using her approach to be completely honest with her listeners, revealing that she’s not perfect by any stretch. Her sophomore album I Am, which serves as her follow-up to the excellent 2024 release Elite Vessel, finds Gates wrestling and recognizing that she’s got things to work on. But while there is, she maintains a sense of optimism at points, lending a nice emotional contrast throughout the 18-song project. She also flexes her singing and harmonizing chops, which add that extra something something.

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Tracklist for I Am

  1. It Goes On
  2. Ight
  3. I Don’t Even Know
  4. Estranged
  5. Past It
  6. Change
  7. You’re Better Off
  8. From
  9. Stop Me
  10. Rest Of My Life
  11. All Work No Play
  12. You Don’t Give A F**k About Me
  13. Last Day
  14. Nothing To Worry About
  15. Anointed
  16. Latency
  17. Dead Wrong
  18. Serious

Prior to the release of I Am, Lexa Gates dropped four promotional singles. They include “Latency” (June 6, 2025), “Past It” (August 28, 2025), “Nothing To Worry About” (September 26, 2025), and “Estranged” (December 5, 2025).

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]]> Heartless – EP by Smiley & Baka Not Nice https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971381-heartless-smiley-baka-not-nice Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:13:58 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971381 Drake affiliates Smiley and Baka Not Nice are reuniting for a mini collection of tracks under the title of "Heartless."

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]]> Smiley and Baka Not Nice are teaming up once again, this time for a three-track EP, Heartless. The project lives up to its name as both Canadian rappers deliver back-to-back-to-back cold-blooded cuts. Whether it’s putting a tough exterior on the previously released “DVP” or living life unapologetically on “Diamond Strip” they are at their most confident. If you are messing with the tracks below, then you may want to hold onto that excitement even longer. Later this year, Smiley and Baka Not Nice will be adding these songs to a future joint mixtape titled Not Nice Or Bye. It was announced in November 2025, so we may be getting it sooner than later.

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Tracklist for Heartless

  1. Heartless
  2. Diamond Strip
  3. DVP

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]]> Serotonin – Album by BIGBABYGUCCI https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971384-serotonin-bigbabygucci Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:11:14 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971384 As the title of this new BIGBABYGUCCI album suggests, this is a vibrant, colorful, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable release.

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]]> BIGBABYGUCCI is clearly improving on his versatility, energy, and execution as an artist, because his new album Serotonin might be one of his best yet. It’s a prolific catalog, so that’s saying something. This new LP seems to take just as much inspiration from hip-hop, rage, and contemporary R&B as it does from pop rock and electronic music. It makes for a very vibrant, colorful, and melodically easy-going experience, as the title suggests. As for the Charlotte MC’s performance, he takes advantage of each distinct beat to show off a new flow, vocal delivery, emotional tone, or lyrical focus. Whether it’s his dominance or his heartaches, BIGBABYGUCCI really shows himself off on Serotonin in a very compelling and thoroughly engaging way.

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of Serotonin

  1. The Biggest Opp
  2. Crew Love
  3. Waymo
  4. Hate Me So Bad
  5. Molasses
  6. Pay 4 Love
  7. Upside Down
  8. Broke as F*Ck
  9. Heartbreak Hotel
  10. Fall Out
  11. Soul Cry

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]]> Giane 2 – Album by evilgiane https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971353-giane-2-evilgiane Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:03:46 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971353 evilgiane scaled things back a bit on his new album "Giane 2," aiming for a more ambient vibe that still has some sharply grimy moments.

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]]> evilgiane has been one of the best producers in the game for years now, and he has much more to share. On his new album Giane 2, he swaps out some of his plugg-adjacent innovations for ambient, glitchy tracks with a lot of atmosphere and beauty to them. You won’t find any bars throughout, and only a few minimal percussion moments. Nevertheless, it’s a very meditative experience that shows off the Brooklyn native’s skilled sound design and versatility as a producer. Hopefully he continues to incorporate these elements into his more explicitly hip-hop material, which has already benefitted from these talents a whole lot. evilgiane is here to stay, and we’d guess he’ll only grow more as a producer moving forward.

Release Date: January 14, 2026

Genre: Ambient/Electronic

Tracklist of Giane 2

  1. tokyo song
  2. aerial passing (with Rue Jacobs)
  3. just climbing
  4. purgatory
  5. future
  6. terms
  7. the white house
  8. once before
  9. poker (with Clams Casino)

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]]> Slime Cry – Album by NBA YoungBoy https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971257-slime-cry-nba-youngboy Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:49:24 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971257 The project finally arrives!

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]]> NBA YoungBoy’s highly anticipated album Slime Cry is officially here. It was a rocky rollout that had fans unsure if the project would ever see the light of day. The album was originally teased for a late-2025 release, but when that date came and went without a drop, concern quickly spread across his fanbase. That uncertainty only grew as the weeks passed with no update. Now, momentum appears back on track. Sonically, the album leans into the emotionally charged, high-intensity lane that has fueled YoungBoy’s most impactful releases, balancing raw confession with aggressive energy. Slime Cry could mark a strong start to his 2026 output.

Release Date: January 16, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Album: Slime Cry

Tracklist For Slime Cry

  1. Love Speaks
  2. Mask And Gloves
  3. Another Episode
  4. Anti-Social
  5. Headtap
  6. Badder Than Yours
  7. Me and You
  8. My Life I Apologize
  9. Perfecto
  10. Ballin
  11. Bang Out
  12. Don’t Break
  13. Good Dope
  14. Teary Eyes ft. Burna Boy
  15. For You
  16. Bruce Wayne
  17. FYWT
  18. Role Model
  19. Baby Boo
  20. Vendetta
  21. Horsepower
  22. My Grave
  23. My Brothers
  24. I Want
  25. . L.O.V.E.H.A.T.E
  26. . Resume
  27. . Steal The Show
  28. . Factor
  29. . Leaving Me
  30. Devil Go Away ft. Jelly Roll

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]]> Khaotic – Album By Wiz Khalifa https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971312-khaotic-album-by-wiz-khalifa Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:49:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971312 The project feels right at home within his longtime sound.

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]]> Wiz Khalifa is officially back with a brand new body of work. He released his eighth studio album, Khaotic, giving fans a full-length project that feels right at home within his longtime sound and lifestyle-driven brand. In the weeks leading up to the release, Wiz has been staying closely connected with fans through his Twitch streams, offering an unfiltered look into his daily life while casually previewing unreleased music. The streams have become an extension of the same laid-back personality and creative energy that listeners have grown to love from his catalog, making the rollout feel organic rather than overly manufactured.

Khaotic stays true to Wiz’s roots while still keeping things exciting through a strong lineup of collaborators. The project features appearances from longtime creative partner Juicy J, as well as RMR, Dave East, Max B, 2 Chainz, HoodRich Pablo Juan, and more. Across the tracklist, Wiz delivers his signature mix of smooth hooks, hustler confidence, and conversational bars over production that’s built for late-night drives and relaxed vibes.

Release Date: January 16, 2026
Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop
Album: Khaotic

Tracklist for Khaotic

  1. Intro
  2. RN Check (feat. Skilla Baby)
  3. Head Money Trees Clothes (feat. RMR)
  4. If You Know You Know (feat. Juicy J)
  5. Wiz Money (feat. Dave East)
  6. I Put That Shit On
  7. Back Against The Wall (feat. RMR & Max B)
  8. Go Hard Everyday (feat. HoodRich Pablo Juan)
  9. La Vida
  10. Wit My Twin (feat. 2 Chainz)
  11. It’s Been A Minute (feat. RMR)

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]]> Identity – Album by Dina Ayada https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/971265-identity-dina-ayada Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=971265 Dina Ayada shares her debut project.

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]]> Belgian-raised Moroccan artist Dina Ayada officially steps into a new chapter with the release of her debut album IDENTITY. After spending the past year working closely with Gunna, who executive produced the album, Ayada delivers a 12-track cohesive body of work that blends polished pop-rap energy with confident, self-assured storytelling. The project showcases Ayada’s ability to balance accessibility with personality, weaving melodic hooks with sharp delivery and global influence. Her perspective feels fresh without feeling forced, allowing her individuality to remain front and center throughout the tracklist. Rather than chasing trends, IDENTITY leans into consistency and tone, presenting an artist who understands her lane and executes with intention.

Gunna’s executive guidance brings a sleek, modern polish to the album while still allowing Ayada to establish her own voice. He also appears as the only feature on the project, via the track “no rush.”

Release Date: January 16, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop / Pop Rap
Album: IDENTITY

Tracklist For Identity

  1. won’t let go
  2. problems
  3. bad example
  4. no rush (feat. Gunna)
  5. you again
  6. chills
  7. wild
  8. lowkey
  9. identity
  10. alive
  11. don’t get me started
  12. damage

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]]> Don’t Be Dumb – Album by A$AP Rocky https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970971-dont-be-dumb-asap-rocky Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:01:14 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970971 A$AP Rocky's album "Don't Be Dumb" has been teased for years, and today, fans have finally been blessed with the 15-track project.

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]]> A$AP Rocky has delayed Don’t Be Dumb on numerous occasions at this point. However, just a few weeks ago, the artist shocked fans when he revealed that the album would drop on January 16th. Fans were skeptical, but a couple of singles proved that Rocky meant business. Today, the artist came through for his fans, as Don’t Be Dumb is officially out on all streaming platforms. This is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the entire year, and there is no denying that Rocky delivered. There are 15 new tracks here, and it seems like Rocky put real care into each and every one. It’s an exciting day for hip-hop, and we cannot wait to dive into this album throughout the weekend.

Release Date: January 15, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

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Tracklist for Don’t Be Dumb

  1. ORDER OF PROTECTION
  2. HELICOPTER
  3. INTERROGATION (SKIT)
  4. STOLE YA FLOW
  5. STAY HERE
  6. PLAYA
  7. TRESPASS
  8. STOP SNITCHING
  9. STFU
  10. PUNK ROCKY
  11. AIR FORCE (BLACK DEMARCO)
  12. WHISKEY (Release Me)
  13. ROBBERY
  14. DON’T BE DUMB / TRIP BABY
  15. THE END
  16. SWAT TEAM
  17. FISH N STEAK (WHAT IT IS)

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