New Waves
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony · 2017
49 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B
Ethereal melodies intertwine with rapid-fire verses, creating a reflective soundscape that bridges nostalgia and modernity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coming Home Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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If Heaven Had a Cellphone — This track poignantly explores themes of loss and longing, using the metaphor of communication with lost loved ones to highlight emotional depth.
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Good Person — The song reflects on morality and personal choices, showcasing the group's introspective lyrical style against a melodic backdrop.
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Gravity — With its contemplative lyrics about life's challenges, this track stands out as a testament to the group's evolving narrative while retaining their signature flow.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with emotional peaks
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- melodic harmonies invite sing-alongs
- ideal for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Significant release after a long hiatus, showcasing adaptation and continued creativity.
- Themes
- communication with the dead· Midwest nostalgia
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2017, New Waves marked Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's first studio album in over a decade, following their previous album, The Art of War: World War III, in 2004. The group sought to return to their roots while also exploring contemporary themes and sounds, demonstrating their enduring influence in hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Three 6 Mafia· Twista· Tech N9ne
Tracklist
- 1 Coming Home Start here 2:55
- 2 If Heaven Had a Cellphone 2:39
- 3 Good Person 2:55
- 4 Fantasy 2:40
- 5 That Girl 2:49
- 6 Let It All Out 3:06
- 7 Waves 4:12
- 8 Whatever Goes Up 3:47
- 9 Cocaine Love 3:22
- 10 Bad Dream 2:43
- 11 Gravity 3:57
- 12 Bottleservice 2:50
- 13 Change the Story 4:07
- 14 Ruthless 4:03
- 15 Don't Let Go 2:59
What to play next
Strength & Loyalty
2007
Continues the reflective themes with a blend of modern production and classic elements.
The Art of War: World War III
2013
Sets a thematic stage with its introspective and evolving sound.
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