New Mixtape: Hakeem Prime 'The Tonight Show' Drops March 6 with DJ Fresh(NESS)

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Hakeem Prime is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated project The Tonight Show, presented by DJ Fresh(NESS), set to arrive on March 6, 2026. The Boise, Idaho-based rapper and creative is channeling the spirit of classic Bay Area mixtape culture while carving out his own lane with a blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop-infused narratives.

The project draws direct inspiration from the iconic The Tonite Show series pioneered by DJ Fresh in the mid-2000s hyphy era. That original run kicked off with the 2005 installment The Tonite Show with Mistah F.A.B., a groundbreaking mixtape that framed the format as a late-night talk-show style experience—complete with intros, skits, high-energy beats, and spotlight tracks that helped propel artists in the Bay Area scene. Hakeem Prime flips that blueprint into a modern "cinematic late-night experience," positioning himself as the star guest in his own narrative, curated under the fresh production and presentation of DJ Fresh(NESS) (a Salt Lake City-connected DJ bringing regional flavor to the mix).

Teased heavily across socials—including Instagram posts, X Spaces (like the recent one hosted with @djFreshNess), and countdown graphics showing drops around late February leading into March—the project promises a high-vibe journey "From Salt Lake To Boise... Be ready!" Hakeem's SoundCloud playlist under DJ FRESH(NESS) The Tonight Show - MIXTAPE - already features several tracks and snippets, building real momentum.

Standout cuts already generating buzz include:

• Sore Losers — A sharp, introspective joint produced by DJ Fresh(NESS), with lyrics hitting on competition and industry shade (recorded in Idaho, per Genius credits).
• Nobody Ya — A diss snippet aimed at Top5 (with lines like "Aye yo Hassan Whats up Watch yo mouth when you talk to me"), showing Hakeem's willingness to address beef head-on.
• Is You With Me (Prod. IamBairBeats) — Leaning into R&B/soul territory with emotional depth.
• Clean Out My Heart — A high-energy fusion of dancehall rhythms and sultry high-tempo R&B, described as a "heartbreak detox on the dancefloor."
• Others like L Mans, Consequences (feat. Zero Wan-Kenobi Zeto), and more are surfacing in playlists.

Genius pages list it as a collaborative effort between Dj Fresh(Ness) & Hakeem Prime, with the full tracklist and lyrics rolling out progressively. The homage to Bay Area pioneers is clear, but Hakeem infuses his unique voice—blending narrative storytelling, blended genres, and personal grit from his Oak/ATL roots to Idaho representation.

As the countdown ticks down (with promo art featuring Hakeem and the DJ duo in a relaxed late-night desk setup against city skylines and mountain backdrops), anticipation is building for what could be a breakout moment. Whether it's the hyphy-inspired energy, the diss tracks, or the heartfelt R&B cuts, The Tonight Show looks poised to bridge regional scenes and put Hakeem Prime front and center.

Mark your calendars for March 6—stream it on SoundCloud, check Genius for lyrics, and stay locked on @HakeemPrime for updates. This one's got that classic mixtape feel with fresh 2026 twists. Who's tuning in day one? 🔥 💎Hakeem Prime