New Waves

New Waves

Company type	Studio album
Industry	Music
Founded	June 23, 2017 (2017-06-23)
Founder	Krayzie Bone, Bizzy Bone (as Bone Thugs)
Products	Hip hop music album
Owner	Entertainment One Music

New Waves marks the tenth studio release from the American hip hop ensemble Bone Thugs, arriving on June 23, 2017, through Entertainment One Music. This project showcases only two out of the original five members, Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone, who perform together under the name "Bone Thugs." The album boasts a wide array of guest artists, including Stephen Marley, Tank, Jesse Rankins, Kaci Brown, Jazze Pha, fellow group members (Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone), Jonathan Davis from the nu metal band Korn, as well as Bun B, Uncle Murda, Yelawolf, IYAZ, and Eric Bellinger.

The first single off the album, "Coming Home," was unveiled on March 24, 2017. Upon release, New Waves entered the US Billboard 200 chart at position 181.

Background

The album is performed by two members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony—Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone—who blend their characteristic rapid-fire rap and melodic vocals with fresh influences such as EDM and pop-infused rhythms.

Describing the project as a "breath of fresh air," Krayzie Bone emphasized their commitment to exploring new creative directions while preserving the essence of their group's sound:

Bizzy Bone pointed out their decision to partner with eOne Music was influenced by a history of fruitful collaboration with its president Alan Grunblatt:

Singles

The initial single, "Coming Home," featuring Stephen Marley, dropped on March 24, 2017. Produced by Damizza alongside Dutch producers Avedon & Clifford Golio, it was accompanied by a music video released on May 8, 2017.

Following that, the second single "If Heaven Had a Cellphone," which includes R&B vocalist Tank, was issued on June 9, 2017, paired with its own music video. This song acts as a lyrical sequel to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s classic “Crossroads.”

The third single titled "Fantasy," featuring Jesse Rankins, became available on June 16, 2017, along with an official video.

Other songs

On June 10, 2017, the music video for "Change the Story," featuring Uncle Murda, was released. Bizzy Bone underscored this track’s significance in paying tribute to rap icons who passed away prematurely.

Critical reception

Aaron Mckrell from HipHopDX awarded the album a score of 3.7 out of 5, highlighting its contemporary production characterized by "thumping bass and soaring robo-rhythms," which diverged from traditional Bone Thugs elements.

Track listing

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Notes

• The symbol denotes co-producer; additional producers are specified when relevant.
• Tracks "Good Person," "Cocaine Love," and "Bad Dream" feature supplementary vocals by Kyle and Devin.
• Additional vocal contributions on "Fantasy" come from Cimo Fränkel; "Waves" includes vocals by Yahusha Kalev.
• The track "Ruthless" incorporates extra instrumentation provided by Wouter Bossen.

Charts

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Chart (2017)	Highest ranking
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)	3

Release history

Region	Release date	Format(s)	Record label	Sources
Multiple regions	June 23, 2017	Digital download Streaming	Entertainment One Music
		CD