RESPECT. sends its condolences to the entire MIGOS family and relatives of Takeoff regarding the tragedy of his murder at 2:30 am in Houston, while a group gathered outside a bowling alley rolling dice. Please take a moment of silence as you view this photo of him from the RESPECT. 2017 Annual captured by photographer Trevor Sage-El.

R.I.P. TAKEOFF

Photographer Trevor Sage-EL. Both TAKEOFF image are Copyright Musinart LLC

The post BREAKING NEWS: MIGOS Legend TAKEOFF Murdered In Houston. appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

Keeping The Last Rocket (and, by default, the Migos) train rolling, Takeoff goes interstellar in his latest visual for “Casper,” directed by Gabriel Hart. Head to space with Takeoff above.

Suggested Articles:

Takeoff Drops New Visual for “Last Memory”

ICYMI: Migos Join James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

The post Takeoff Heads to Space in New Visual for “Casper” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

Image credit: QC/Motown/Capitol

Migos’ Takeoff has released his new debut solo album The Last Rocket, which was preceded by the single “Last Memory.” Listen below; Takeoff’s new release boasts only a couple of features (one of which is Quavo, who recently dropped his own solo project, QUAVO HUNCHO) and includes production from DJ Durel, Murda Beatz, TM88, Wheezy, Buddah Bless, Nonstop Da Hitman and Cassius Jay.

Migos dropped their last LP, Culture II, earlier this year. The trio is currently on tour with Drake.

Suggested Articles:

Takeoff Drops New Visual for “Last Memory”

New Video: Jose Guapo – “Run It Up” feat. Takeoff & YFN Lucci

The post Takeoff Releases His Debut Solo Album ‘The Last Rocket’ appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

Following yesterday’s announcement confirming his new album The Last Rocket, the Migos star has revealed the new single and visual for “Last Memory,” which sees production from MonstaBeatz.

Visit “Buckingham Palace” with Takeoff below…The Last Rocket drops November 2nd.

Suggested Articles:

New Video: Jose Guapo – “Run It Up” feat. Takeoff & YFN Lucci

NEW ALBUM FRIDAY: Quavo, Shy Glizzy, Ella Mai & More

The post Takeoff Drops New Visual for “Last Memory” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TakeOff? (@yrntakeoff) on Aug 13, 2017 at 9:33am PDT

…and watch it become one of the greatest projects of his generation. For the past couple of years (or more), Takeoff has been a running joke as a lesser member of the Migos, much like Michelle Williams in Destiny’s Child (or Pras?). The difference is that Takeoff is also arguably the best lyricist in his group, as well as among his peers — and he’ll finally have a chance to show (more of) that ability via a forthcoming solo album titled The Last Rocket. According to Billboard, the project — which a select group of invitees enjoying during a recent L.A. listening session — looks to be making landfall on November 2nd.

You can read more on The Last Rocket here. SIDENOTE: Whatever happened to Takeoff and Lil Yachty‘s joint project?

Suggested Articles:

New Video: Jose Guapo – “Run It Up” feat. Takeoff & YFN Lucci

Migos Connect with Future, Young Thug & Hoodrich Pablo Juan for “Drip (Remix)” (Sans Cardi B)

The post CONFIRMED: A Takeoff Solo Album is Coming… (UPDATE) appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.

The much anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar pushes the boundaries of raw emotion on his latest project. Aided by a chart-topping single “HUMBLE.” and quirky interludes and skits from Hip-Hop legend Kid Capri, DAMN. is another thrilling project from Kung-Fu Kenny that will be in album of the year discussion all the way into December.

Rick Ross – Rather You Than Me

When Rick Ross announced his new album at the end of last year, I never thought that a Rozay release could hold substantial weight in the industry. Boy, was I wrong: Rather You Than Me is a return to form for the Boss hailing from the 305. Just like the city which Ross claims, his latest project is a tribute to the culture of Miami. Whether it’s the truth searing “Idols Become Rivals” or the luxurious “Maybach Music V,” Rather You Than Me ranks right up there with the best of Rozay’s discography.

Drake – More Life

An album or a playlist? Whatever Aubrey Graham wants us to call his latest project, there is no question that it’s one of his most intriguing offerings yet. More Life contains a heavy track list which is 22 records strong. While that may seem daunting, I find it kind of refreshing. Drake is known to have a diverse fan-base that picks and chooses at which version of Drizzy that they want to vibe to the most. This theory is put to the ultimate test on More Life due to the fact that every version of Drake does exist on this tape. For example: you have Toronto Drake in “Get It Together” and Atlanta Drake in the tracks “Portland” & “Sacrifices.” Even Dancehall Drizzy gets some love on the records “Madiba Riddim.” All in all, there is so much music on More Life that everyone will have a different way of experiencing it.

Migos – CULTURE

The trio from the north side of Atlanta took the music industry by storm after riding the wave of their smash record “Bad & Boujee.” The single later became the #1 record on the Billboard charts and the hype for Migos‘ next album was at a fever pitch. Quavo, Offset and Takeoff took the momentum of that hit and rolled out their most anticipated record to date. The result was CULTURE, a love letter to southern trap music. This project is littered with typical club bangers like “Get Right Witcha” & “T-Shirt,” while also experimenting with drug-induced melodies like “What’s the Price.” If anything, CULTURE represents the current state of Hip-Hop below the Mason-Dixon line and the Migos prove they are at the forefront of it.

Matt Martians – The Drum Chord Theory

In his solo debut, one of the key members of Grammy-nominated band The Internet looks to bring his own unique style to a studio project. On The Drum Chord Theory, Matt Martians uses components from his previous mixtape series to create a sound unique to Matt’s style. If you were a fan of Odd Future back in 2011, this project will be a welcome addition to your playlist due to its Jazz and R&B undertones. On tracks like “Baby Girl” and “Calling On Me,” listeners can truly sense the fun Matt Martians was having while crafting this excellent release.

Check these new releases as well:

• Smino  – Blkswn
• Kehlani  – SweetSexySavage
• Sampha  – Process
• Joey Bada$$  –  All Amerikkkan Bada$$
• Stormzy  –   Gang Signs & Prayer

Suggested Articles:

Get Familiar with Lil $ega (aka Lil Dreamcast)

Spotify and Genius Link Up To Bring “Behind the Lyrics” To Android

The post RESPECT.’s Best Albums of the Year (So Far) appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

The post Migos Drop “Back To The Bando” Mixtape and Announce Departure From 300 Ent. appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.