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Mach-Hommy has dropped his latest ode to all things Haitian with his latest album, #RICHAXXHAITIAN, which you can check out below.
Assembling a heavyweight, all-star cast of characters from all walks of Hip Hop life, the album — which dropped on Friday (May 17) — features the likes of Black Thought, Roc Marciano, and Your Old Droog, along with production from the likes of Conductor Williams and Quelle Chris.
There are also contributions from 03 Greedo and KAYTRANADA, who co-star on the album’s lead single and title track.
Stream the album below.
“All the people I worked with are people who I know and who I’ve worked with before,” Mach said of his collaborators in a press release. “I like to deal with like-minded creatives.
“Even if the person has their own panache or je nais se quoi that they bring to the table, there has to be a thread of commonality between us in order for the work to sustain.”
He added: “And not to mention they’re fucking talented, exceptionally gifted at what they do, and the ear that they possess.
#RICHAXXHAITIAN dropped the day before Haitian Flag Day and is described as “[examining Haiti’s] rich history as the world’s first free Black republic, and emphasizes its potential, imagining the nation’s possible future as an exemplar of Black cultural and economic excellence.”
The album is Mach-Hommy’s first solo effort since Balens Cho and Pray for Haiti, which both dropped in 2021, and serves as the final album in a tetralogy that began with 2016’s H.B.O. (Haitian Body Odor) and continued with his last two albums.
Black Thought recently named Mach-Hommy as one of his favorite underrated rappers during his appearance on Questlove‘s Questlove Supreme podcast.
“Mach [Hommy], yeah, that’s my ace,” he said. “I think his association with the whole Griselda family and that movement, but the way that he’s distinctly, y’know, different is huge too.”
The pair previously collaborated on Your Old Droog’s “Pravda” in 2020 alongside El-P and Tha God Fahim.
The Haitian-American rapper first announced the project earlier this month, unveiling the release date, cover art, and some of the big-name guests who will be joining him on the record.
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
