NLE Choppa Drops Debut EP "Cottonwood" Ft. Blueface

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The California rapper is his only feature.

Giving a nod to his hometown of Memphis, NLE Choppa named his first EP Cottonwood after the neighborhood he holds dear to his heart. The 17-year-old rapper stepped into the music scene last year with his No Love the Takeover mixtape, and in a little over a year he's made himself a young artist to watch. His breakout single "Shotta Flow" gained him attention, and after bringing in millions of streams, Blueface hopped on the remix. Both versions of his hit single are featured on Cottonwood, with Blueface as his only feature on the record.

NLE Choppa's debut EP is a nine-track offering that showcases the teen rapper's aggressive delivery over trap-style beats. It's obvious that he's continuing to evolve as an artist and it's interesting that while other young rappers in his age group have projects swimming in features, he opted to stand alone to showcase his talents. Check out Cottonwood and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Untold 
2. Step
3. Side
4. Clicc Clacc
5. Matrix
6. N.W.A.
7. Chances
8. Shotta Flow
9. Shotta Flow (Remix) ft. Blueface


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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.