Swizz Beatz, the legendary Ruff Ryders beatsmith, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with a new EP in collaboration with Mass Appeal titled Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2.
Swizz Beatz drops ‘Hip-Hop 50: Vol. 2’: Here is the tracklist
The project is an ode to New York rap and features appearances from a number of high-profile artists including Nas, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Jadakiss, Benny the Butcher, Fivio Foreign, and Scar Lip, as well as Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Jay Electronica, and Badmanrill.
Fans were given a sneak peek of the new EP on Monday, 17 April 2023, when Swizz Beatz took to his Instagram to share a teaser for This Shit Right Here, which features Lil Wayne and Jay-Z.
In his post, Swizz wrote:
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“SWIZZ X WAYNE X HOV THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE DROP 4/21 off my new EP. Life begins at the end of your comfort Zone Let’s Go!”
Check out the album’s official tracklist below:
Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is entirely produced by Swizz Beatz and is part of Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack project, which commemorates the culture’s 50th birthday this year.
The initiative will include 10 EPs of original music from iconic producers such as Mike Will Made-It, No I.D., Hit-Boy, Tainy, and more.
The first EP in the series, Hip Hop 50: Vol. 1, was released last summer and was produced by DJ Premier. The project received critical acclaim and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and innovative celebration of the genre’s rich history.
How to download Swizz Beats ‘Hip-Hop 50: Vol. 2’ EP
Swizz Beatz’ seven-track ode to Hip-Hop dropped on every major digital music platform for streaming and download.
Read this notice from the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) before you consider pirating the album from online bootleg sites like Fakaza:
Music piracy stunts careers, stifles talent and eats away at the ability of composers and recording artists to continue making the great music that is the soundtrack to our lives. Music piracy also takes bread off the tables of the thousands of people who work in music-related fields – from authors and composers of musical works, recording artists, to record company employees, studio producers, sound engineers and music retailers.
Reactions to Swizz Beatz’ new EP
Hip-hop has come a long way since its early days in the Bronx in the late 1970s, and the 50th anniversary of the genre is a significant milestone for artists and fans alike. Swizz Beatz’s new EP is a testament to the enduring legacy of hip-hop and its ongoing influence on popular culture.
Here’s how fans reacted to the seven-track project:
