Kaytranada's Sophomore Effort "Bubba" Is The Perfect Kick-Back Vibe

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There are just as many features on the album as there are tracks.

Get lost in the hypnotic beats offered on Kaytranda's sophomore studio album, Bubba. It's been three years since he officially stepped on the scene with his debut effort 99.9%, and fans have anticipated more from this Haitian-born, Montreal-raised DJ-artist. The 17-track project is packed full of grooves that get the body moving while floating through genres as Bubba's features are just as eclectic.

The album hosts a number of additions from Iman Omari, SiR, Mick Jenkins, Kali Uchis, Masego, VanJess, Estelle, Charlotte Day Wilson, GoldLink, Eight9fly, Ari PenSmith, Durand Bernarr, Teedra Moses, Tinashe, and Pharell Williams. Only four of the tracks are without a feature, so it shows that Kaytranda doesn't mind sharing the stage with talents to craft a well-rounded project. Kick back and take a listen.

Tracklist

1. DO IT
2. 2 The Music ft. Iman Omari
3. Go DJ ft. SiR
4. Gray Area ft. Mick Jenkins
5. Puff Lah
6. 10% ft. Kali Uchis
7. Need It ft. Masego
8. Taste ft. VanJess
9. Oh No ft. Estelle
10. What You Need ft. Charlotte Day Wilson
11. Vex Oh ft. GoldLink, Eight9fly & Ari PenSmith
12. Scared To Death
13. Freefall ft. Durand Bernarr
14. Culture ft. Teedra Moses
15. The Worst In Me ft. Tinashe
16. September 21
17. Midsection ft. Pharrell


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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