HDBeenDope: It's a massive cinematic flex with the 'Happening' music video

Keeping it 100? HDBeenDope doesn’t put out wack music. End of story. Seriously though, he really lives up to his rap alias and his new ‘Happening’ music video really does prove it.

HDBeenDope delivers ‘Happening’ and it’s all you would want

Big flexes. Major confidence. Fun vibes. All those elements slap hard for nearly three minutes in the new visual with help from collaborator Connie Diiamond coming through on the music video assist.

Directed by Erikson Corniel, HD’s longtime creative partner, the visual brings the spirit of Brooklyn and the Bronx together with HD and Connie’s newly formed alliance. The video depicts both rappers taking over the night with their crews, while HD and Connie show off bringing their goals to life while securing their paper. Both New York rappers continue their explosive growth within the genre showing that 50 years later, hip hop is thriving.

With recognition from the BET Hip-Hop Awards, co-signers such as DJ Khaled and Rapsody among many others, the Brooklyn Native’s breakthrough return follows his 2022 EP project, What Can They Say. Also executive produced by Dizzy Banko, the release marked HD’s debut as a signed Roc Nation artist. Today’s new visual release also builds on the massive success of What Can They Say’s lead track, “Mamba” which has slowly become a nationwide anthem celebrated and shared by the industry’s elite, such as actress Tia Mowry, NBA Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler, Kansas Chief Quarterback and Super Bowl Winner Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, major networks like ESPN, and sports stadiums nationwide.    

HDBeenDope: The 'Locked In' music video is super crucial

Whether you need workout goals motivation or your favorite NBA stars are looking for a perfect pre-playoffs game theme song, HDBeenDope comes through with the visual treatment to his hard-hitting ‘Locked In’ anthem. The audio alone goes hard and now adding the cinematic flex? Much-needed.

HDBeenDope’s ‘Locked In’ has arrived

While the visual only goes a little over two minutes in length, HD makes sure you experience every second. Super big fan of what he’s served up these past few years and this newest rollout has all eyes on his grind.

Directed by Erikson Corniel, the video showcases high-energy visuals electrified with flashing lights while HD’s lyricism booms through the camera. The video flickers between a gritty Brooklyn landscape illuminated at night with graffiti walls to HD traversing his neighborhood corners to the bustling city’s bridge. 

This premiere follows BET’s announcement of HDBeenDope being this month’s BET’s Amplified Artist of the Month and also builds on the massive success of his Roc Nation debut EP What Can They Say’s lead track, “Mamba” which has become an anthem being celebrated and shared by actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry, NBA Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler, Kansas Chief Quarterback and Super Bowl Winner Patrick Mahomesand major networks like ESPN, and sports stadiums across the country. The rapper recently performed the stand-out anthem at Brooklyn Nets Halftime show.

HDBeenDope's 'What Can They Say' album has finally arrived

The wait is over. Roc Nation’s HDBeenDope has finally hit the green light on releasing his new What Can They Say EP out to the masses.

HDBeenDope’s new EP has finally out

Following mounted anticipation, HD has come through on his newest audio gem. Packed with bangers, the EP even features a couple collaborations coming courtesy of Dizzy Banko and Tracy Dashh.

Roc Nation label’s HDBeenDope, debuted the release of his first EP project as a new label signee. The project, produced by Dizzy Banko and boasting of collaborations with fellow east coast rappers like Tracey Dashh captures sounds deeply rooted in the city of New York.  

The highly anticipated five-track project features standout single and lead track “Mamba.” The widespread anthem has captured the attention of fans across New York and nationwide through HD’s steady buildup of the song in his studio sessions. The rapper also performed the explosive track during his recent headline show at The Meadows in Brooklyn which amassed a list of local collaborators Tyler Loyal, Niko Brim, Lola Brooke, Dizzy Banko himself and a room-shaking demand for an encore. The “Mamba” track has already made its way into football stadiums and major sports networks like ESPN as a natural champion’s anthem.  

"You know that moment when you’re about to quit and there's this voice that told you to stop b****ing and get to it? That voice is necessary. What Can They Say is that voice in musical form. “Mamba” is the anthem of the EP. Just when you thought it was over... nope!” says HDBeenDope. “New York City right now sounds beautiful, and we just need to keep pushing the energy. I’m positive What Can They Say will do exactly that.”  

It’s more than just new music. Dope has even blessed fans with the new ‘Wake Em Up’ music video.

Today’s EP release is paired with the official music video release for “Wake Em Up.” The menacing sound of the song’s piano keys and bellowing drums overlaid with HD’s sharp, quick-fire rhymes is reflected in the new visual’s dark motifs captured inside an old industrial warehouse. Inside, masses are spotted sleeping on the floor which serve as a literal interpretation of listeners and doubters sleeping on HD's work as he prepares to make his explosive mark in the hip hop game.    

“The EP title speaks for itself – it's a collection of five bangers of straight heat, pain, and passion. The “Mamba” track specifically is the anthem to get the world to stand up, get on your grind and never settle for less.” said Dizzy Banko. “The sound of NYC isn’t as balanced as it used to be, but I believe in this project to enhance the New York sound to another level.”  

You better believe HDBeenDope is bringing his bars to the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

It’s rare to get super excited about hip-hop artists slated to pull through for the BET Hip Hop Awards but when it’s on the level of HDBeenDope and knowing he’s going be coming through with a freestyle? Holy smokes.

HDBeenDope is going to freestyle at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

While details are still coming together, you can look forward to HD setting the stage and tone with some hard bars once it’s lights, camera and action tomorrow at 9 PM ET.

This year’s awards show is a special, commemorative edition celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop as a musical genre. As such, BET has hand-selected a small group of up-and-coming rappers this year to introduce award categories in a new way that truly celebrates hip hop music: through custom freestyle verses. 

HD will deliver bars introducing some of the evening’s performances from the biggest names in rap music and also present the highly anticipated “I Am Hip Hop Award” winner. HD will also be teasing a special new music release announcement of his own for fans within the freestyle verses.