Lil Peep And ILOVEMAKONNEN Bring Their Talents Together To Make "DIAMONDS"

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This was Lil Peep's last full project.

Lil Peep's legacy continues to live on with the release of this new posthumous release with ILOVEMAKONNEN. DIAMONDS is not the first example of these two getting in the studio together. On Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2, both rappers appear on a bonus track called "Sunlight On Your Skin." Following that, in 2019, the pairing released a single, "I've Been Waiting," which made it onto the final product, in the form of an OG version. Furthermore, "November" is on the effort too, with it being the third single. The album is quite long with 21 tracks and nearly hitting the 90-minute mark.

Before Peep's passing on November 15, 2017, the emo-rap legend announced this project was going to be available. Obviously, though, it has not come out until September 8, 2023. But, the excitement behind this work from Peep was contagious. “When he came home in August, he played those songs for us — over and over. Gus was incredibly proud of those songs," said Peep's mother Liza Womack to Rolling Stone.

Listen To DIAMONDS From Lil Peep And ILOVEMAKONNEN

The chemistry is apparent on this collaboration LP. What is important to note is this is Peep's last fully completed album, according to his estate. In a statement with Pitchfork, Liza was extremely grateful for MAKONNEN and the whole team for the effort they put into this project so it could be released in the way Peep would have wanted it to be. She says, "I am very grateful to Makonnen not only for his patience, grace, and fortitude, but also for the tenderness with which he re-assembled the original “Diamonds Team” to gently prepare the album for its release. He did an amazing job—they all did. Gus would be so proud to know that this album had come out. He would be grateful to his friends for taking the time and care to do it just right."

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new collaboration album, DIAMONDS, from Lil Peep and ILOVEMAKONNEN? Did you remember this album was announced before Lil Peep's passing? How are you liking the project so far? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the hottest album releases and all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

DIAMONDS Tracklist:

  1. Smokin'
  2. IDGAF 2
  3. Favorite Drug
  4. Hypnotized
  5. Ballin'
  6. Really Loving You
  7. November
  8. Guiltiness
  9. Prove My Love
  10. Sidelines
  11. I've Been Waiting - OG Version
  12. Rent To Pay
  13. I Sell Cocaine
  14. That Juice
  15. Twisted
  16. Nasty Names
  17. Kiss Me
  18. Cry Baby 2
  19. Hocus Pocus
  20. Cruise With You
  21. Diamond Piano Freestyle (Outro)
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Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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