New Music Friday: Hit-Boy, The Alchemist, Big L, Nas, Megan Thee Stallion, And More Hip-Hop Releases

Hit-Boy, The Alchemist – ‘GOLDFISH’

With GOLDFISH, Hit-Boy and The Alchemist prove that Theodore & Andre was only the opening act for something more ambitious. The new full-length builds on that foundation with a sharper focus on dual artistry — two producer-turned-rappers who refuse to treat the mic as a novelty.

From the introspective “Celebration Moments,” where Alchemist declares, “Was once a student, my job is now to teach,” to Hit-Boy’s tightly wound bars on “Business Merger,” every verse feels deliberate, not decorative.

Conway the Machine’s fiery guest turn on “Mick & Cooley” adds an East Coast edge, while Boldy James and Big Hit help round out a lineup that feels both familial and formidable.

Supported by the Isaac Garcia–directed video for “Ricky” and Abteen Bagheri’s cinematic GOLDFISH short film, the album expands beyond music into a fully realized vision.

In an era where producers increasingly try their hand at rapping, Hit-Boy and Alchemist stand apart — treating the craft not as a side hustle, but as an art form with purpose and precision. “Two of the best on the coast of the West,” indeed – Preezy Brown

Big L Featuring Nas – “U Ain’t Gotta Chance”

Young Thug – “Blaming Jesus”

VisionPlay – ‘VZN SZN, Vol. 1 (Disc 2)’

Moneybagg Yo, G Herbo – “Feet On Land”

BabyChiefDoIt – ‘Warning Shot’

Ty Dolla $ign, Chlöe – “Wit It”

Reuben Vincent, 9th Wonder – ‘Welcome Home’

Bruiser Wolf, Harry Fraud – ‘Made By Dope’

Dave – ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’

Lelo – “Banksy”

The BLK LT$ – ‘Honey: The BLK LT$ Meets The Killa Beez’

BNYX – ‘Loading…’

P.Dot57 – ‘Port Of Wilmington: TWIC Pass’

Eem Triplin – “Coming Undone”

Hulvey – ‘He Will Return’

Warhol.ss – “STILL”

448 Gotti – “Mr. Mike”

Big Sad 1900, DJ Gutta Butta – ‘SAD CITY’