BigXthaPlug, Shaboozey, Lizzo, Tech N9ne, And More New Hip-Hop In The Spirit Of Independence

BigXthaPlug, Shaboozey, Lizzo, Tech N9ne, And More New Hip-Hop In The Spirit Of Independence

VIBE highlights fresh album and single releases from BigXthaPlug, Shaboozey, Lizzo, Tech N9ne Loe Shimmy, Young Nudy, and more for New Music Friday.

Leak Preview: Tech N9ne – 5816 Forest

On June 27, Tech N9ne will release his 25th album, 5816 Forest, a deeply personal project named after his childhood home in Kansas City. The 22-track album blends ‘90s-influenced street rap with soulful instrumentation and marks a reflective shift in the rapper’s storytelling. Standout singles like “This I Know,” “J6’s,” and “Yoda” (featuring Lil Wayne) showcase Tech’s lyrical depth and emotional range. Production credits include JPZ and Black W…