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Much has been said about the state of hip-hop lately after the genre\u2019s slight commercial decline<\/a>, but this week\u2019s New Music Friday is a reminder of just how much variety and diversity there remains in modern rap.<\/p>\n Danny Brown<\/a>, one of the game\u2019s most reliable boundary-pushers, has returned with his boldest effort yet in the form of Stardust<\/em>, an experimental pop project that he has described as the album he has always wanted to make.<\/p>\n Armand Hammer<\/a> and The Alchemist<\/a>\u2018s second collaborative project Mercy<\/em> also caters to rap fans who prefer something a little more left-field and cerebral, while G Herbo<\/a>, Lil Baby<\/a>, Sexyy Red<\/a>, Quavo<\/a> and NLE Choppa<\/a> fly the flag for more palatable street rap.<\/p>\n Older heads are also well fed this week thanks to new releases from De La Soul,<\/a> Bun B<\/a>, Jim Jones<\/a> and Erick Sermon<\/a>, who has reunited Snoop Dogg<\/a> and his late cousin\/collaborator Nate Dogg<\/a> on his latest single.<\/p>\n When it comes to hip-hop\u2019s new generation, don\u2019t sleep on Marco Plus<\/a>\u2018 smooth yet silky \u201cJamal Crawford\u201d collaboration with Boldy James<\/a> and redveil<\/a>\u2018s \u201clone star,\u201d the soulful new single from his upcoming album sankofa<\/em>.<\/p>\n Check out all of this week\u2019s hip-hop highlights below.<\/p>\n Featuring:<\/strong> Jane Remover, underscores, Quadeca, femtanyl, JOHNNASCUS, 8485, Frost Children<\/p>\nDanny Brown \u2014 Stardust<\/em><\/h3>\n