The first week of November delivered new Lil Baby and a sharp snapshot of hip-hop’s evolving pulse. Danny Brown set the tone with Stardust, a fearless leap into experimental territory that finds the Detroit icon sharpening his instincts instead of softening them. The hyperpop-laced production and left-field guest list underscore his renewed clarity, marking his first fully sober LP as a bold recalibration rather than a retreat.
That same day, 1900Rugrat arrived with Big Ah Kidz, a debut built on feral trap energy and mischievous charisma. With assists from Quavo, Hunxho, and BabyTron, Rugrat charges into the rage-rap conversation with the urgency of someone determined to stake his claim before the year closes.
Armand Hammer and The Alchemist countered the chaos with Mercy, a dense, meditative plunge into poetic abstraction. Their reunion delivers a textured, slow-burning listen — a reminder that the underground still sets its own uncompromising standard.
Together, these releases show a genre refusing to flatten itself, thriving instead on risk, range, and raw identity. Here are a few new releases you might have missed this week.
Lil Baby Is The “Otha Boy” On WHAM Wednesday
Mr. Wham, Wham, Wham, keeps his new weekly release going with a laid-back track that dwells on self-reflection. The Atlanta rap star’s sound has come under question amid various controversies. The latest releases appear to prove that he is back on track ahead of the upcoming album.
Mo3 & Ralo Still “Cake Up” On Birthdays
In celebration of the late Dallas rapper’s birthday, the Atlanta rap star pulls up to pay respect to someone lost before their time and drops a few stacks. The H$M head huncho’s unreleased vocals, delivered from beyond, reveal a familiar, money-motivated message. RIP.
Quavo, Yeat, & BNYX Take Us On A “New Trip”
The latest reunites him with two of his most consistent collaborators. It prepares the anticipated Pharrell-produced solo album that the Migo has been campaigning for throughout the summer. This one will trip you out for sure.
Birgundi Sends Us The Pin To “My Location”
The Chi actress is ready to go out with her friends and turn her location off from the man who’s been stressing her out. She makes it known that she’s that girl on the 808-heavy track, always confident, unbothered, and ready to have a good night instead of being sad at home. It’s the perfect anthem for getting ready or driving down the freeway on a girls’ night out.
2BYG Opens The Yearbook
The foursome makes a formal introduction with youthful energy. The six-track body of work showcases the scope of their sound. The project channels classic R&B while cementing itself as a key player in the genre’s future, with limitless potential.
DJ Snake Becomes A ‘Nomad’
The world-renowned DJ drops his highly anticipated album, featuring all-star guests and groundbreaking productions. In the 17-track album, the DJ displays the ability to make sound feel physical. It’s the kind of record that lives in both worlds: engineered for the club but destined for arenas.
Flau’jae Is One of A Kind
The 5-track collection showcases the duality that defines the ball player and rap star — the intensity of an athlete, the soul of an artist, and the confidence of a star in full control of her craft. Featuring guest appearances from BossMan DLow and Waka Flocka Flame, with production from Hitmaka, the quick tape marks a new chapter for the Georgia-bred talent as she continues to bridge the worlds of music and culture.
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