Death Row Records Celebrates Its Revival, Boldy James Can’t Miss, Trae Tha Truth Rounds Up Superstars, And Other New Hip-Hop Releases

Today is Friday, which means there are a ton of new releases to look forward to from some of your favorite Hip-Hop artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend, check out VIBE’s picks of songs and albums you should hear and add to your soundtrack of weekend festivities.

Snoop Dogg – Death Row Revue

Snoop Dogg’s acquisition of Death Row Records marked Tha Doggfather’s biggest power play to date, as the Hip-Hop legend looks to stamp himself as an executive capable of building a formidable roster.

Rounding up the label’s new collection of artists, Snoop Dogg unveils Death Row Revue, a compilation project that’s steeped in soul and showcases Death Row’s array of vocal talent. Spanning R&B, Hip-Hop, and even, mariachi, Death Row Revue is opened by singer Jenn Em, who shines on the breezy solo cut “I’m Ready.”

On “Sooner Or Later,” Tonio Armani delivers svelte grooves, while veteran Death Row artist Danny Boy contributes with “Special Kind of Fool,” a selection that leans on Danny Boy’s vocals, as the songwriting leaves a bit to be desired.

Snoop Dogg makes a pair of appearances on Death Row Revue, first alongside King George on the upbeat “Unbelievable,” and again on “Christmas on Death Row,” a celebratory ode to the holidays.

Death Row initially built its name on account of their explosive lineup of rap artists, but the revival of the label finds it embarking in a new direction, with Death Row Revue serving as one of the first bricks in what hopes to be a strong foundation. – Preezy Brown

Boldy James and RichGains – Murder During Drug Traffic

It’s only the third day of the new year and Boldy James has already released yet another musical project. It’s as if the Detroit rhymer can’t help but to riddle his listernship with new stanzas.

Following a prosperous year filled with a flurry of album drops, Boldy wastes no time getting back into the thick of things with Murder During Drug Traffic, with RichGains as the latest boardsman he’s joined forces with for an entire project.

Featuring Double Dee, Street Lord Juan, Jonathan Chapman, and Cassie Jo Craig, Murder During Drug Traffic’s most riveting moments are found on “Achilles,” “Telephono,” “Custo,” “Janky,” and the Detroit King Tape assisted “No Screenshot.” – PB

Trae Tha Truth featuring Busta Rhymes, Jeezy, Jay Rock, DMX, Joyner Lucas, Method Man, D Smoke, Chance The Rapper, G Herbo, Ty Dolla $ign – “I’m on 4.0”

Baby Kia – “Alright OK”

Big Homiie G – GTOBER

Jon Connor – Food for the Soul

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