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The Hit List Week 44: (Feb 21 - Feb 27)
EARTHGANG & Musiq Soulchild - Amen: Finally! EARTHGANG dropped their long awaited album “Ghetto Gods” this week and it’s absolute flames! Early AOTY candidate. The track with J. Cole and JID is top-tier and it’s got the streets buzzing. “Amen” tho… I’ve had this shit on repeat since it first came through the APs! (airpods not Audemars Piguet…) With a Musiq Soulchild feature the guys bare their soul to shorty. They ask that she get down on her knees for them (to say a prayer of course and possibly find out how she earned the nickname “Stone Oak Throat Goat”). If she really wanna show love, let gravity take hold, and if she do the damn thing, they’ll put a ring on it. Go check out “Ghetto Gods” ASAP!
Rexx Life Raj - Balance: RLR is one of my favorites. True artist. I don’t know anybody that keeps it realer than Raj. On this track the big football playing nigga talks about cryin in his Tesla. We all can’t afford to ball outta control weekly (like alotta rappers be talkin bout) but the pain is infinitely relatable. He talks about a breakup and the hurt, but he didn’t break or fold. He wanted to be happy but “happiness takes effort” BARS! Life sometimes is like walking a tight rope and in order to progress you gotta Balance. Tough Tune.
Kodak Black - Usain Boo: Lil Kodak from the Ugly Corner released “Back For Everything” this week, a new album that includes his smash hit “Super Gremlin”. The song was already poppin when fellow Florida native Antonio Brown posted the song title as an IG caption after going full apeshit (and topless) at the Buc-Jets game. Back to Yak, the album is dope and my favorite track (outside of Super Gremlin) is Usain Boo. Has one of the best beats on the album and Kodak tailors his flow to the beat. The chipmunked loop in the background contrats Kodak's voice. Kodak also calls out Megan Thee Stallion once more for using Drive the Boat (as he claims to be the originator). He also shots out all his ladies and their exceptional traits. It’s a vibe!
Boslen - Levels: New Artist Alert! I don’t remember hearing a Boslen track but he’s in the Serrato now. This is God level, fuckers been doubting him but he invites them to join the journey. He hates pretenders and longs for peace of mind.There are Levels to this shit and Boslen riding the High level. He can never be controlled, he walks alone, and he not like the others no more. He’s learned the lessons and he bout to level up.
Conway The Machine ft. Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - Tear Gas: La Maquina released what seems to be his debut & final album on Shady Records (grand opening, grand closing!) “God Don’t Make Mistakes”. The album is Conway through and through, that Griselda sound, and he got some A1 features including Ross & Weezy on “Tear Gas”. Crazy thing, as I listen I never look at the titles or features and “tear Gas” was going hard before Rick or Wayne uttered a word, I had to look like “What’s this track called” and then I was like “oh yeah this one of them ones”. If you’re reading this you like rap in some capacity. And if you like rap, I don’t have to sell you on Conway, Ross & Wayne, just go listen to this track and the rest of “God Don’t Make Mistakes”.
Lil B - Pushing Peace: Thank you Based God! One of the greatest rappers of all time (and also philanthropist, master chef, and one of the best dressed humans to ever walk the Earth) Lil B was compelled to drop a track urging Russia and Ukraine to make peace. He saw the war going on and it didn’t sit right with his spirit. He decided to use Gunna's popular catch phrase Pushin P and reimagine it with Pushin Peace. May the blessings of the Based God rain down on all of us and may there be peace as he has requested. Amen.
Ace Hood - At War: Ace Hood released a new project this week called “M.I.N.D.” (Memories Inside Never Die) this week. A-Hood been one of my faves, his shit goes hard in the gym and the nigga promotes fitness (we need that!) “At War” is the opening track, he repeats “Pray for Haiti” in the chorus and that did it for me. A country that has been ravaged by an Earthquake, poverty, a ruthless dictatorship and most recently the assassination of the President which looked to be an inside job. With all the shit going on, pray for peace over there in the East and also Pray for Haiti, and give Ace Hood’s “M.I.N.D” a spin too.
Che Ecru - Episode 2: Che Ecru dropped a project this week and it was featured in that top carousel in the iTunes store so I knew it was some heat. “Pain Pack 5” is R&B gold and If you haven’t heard of Che before, get familiar (he’s here to stay). My favorite track is Episode 2, a love song of course, nice little intro then the beat flips, keys lead the transition, then some Weekend-esque darkwave synth then Che sings that it’s showtime! He loves smoking in the house with shawty, bussing it open on the couch, he thinks a lot about it, he loves it. The track does a final transition that speeds CE’s voice into a high pitch. Go check out “Pain Pack 5” if you love the Lord and enjoy warm Top Ramen on a cold winter night.
Noah - Fleeze: “I light up a Fleeze, she right on her knees, I slide in with ease, I guide her to peace” This has one of the dopest beats on this week’s list and the hook is so fucking catchy. My nigga slid in with ease and guided her to peace? C’mon son where they do that at? (I’m guessing NY bc “breesh” is slang for money in NY, or so I’m told). Also I don’t know what a Fleeze is, but using context clues my best guess would be a marijuana cigarette.
Robert Glasper ft. Lalah Hathaway & Common - Everybody Wants To Rule The World: Multi-instrumentalist Robert Glasper put out a new album this week called "Black Radio III". He’s worked with Kendrick Lamar, Terrace Martin and that whole LA jazzy hip-hop scene including Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus and Thundercat (this could be me misremembering as my brain is basically mush but I think I’m right.) This album is pro-Black, talks about the struggle of Blacks in America and includes some of our most powerful voices. On this one he enlists Lalah Hathaway & Common and flips Nas’ “Rule” (which could be a flip of something else…) It’s super dope, socially conscious, aspirational and worth a listen goddamit! Matter fact, go listen to “Black Radio III” or else you might get a mean letter in the mail from Dr. Umar.
Russ - WHAT ARE YALL: Heat Check! Russ drops a track just about every week and his hit rate is high. 2 weeks in a row he dropped some straight drop. Last week was for the bittes, this week for the haters. On a beat that sounds custom made for vintage Drake he flows about his accomplishments, his booking fee, his watch collection, building wealth, sitting courtside, and he also makes room for a bar about smashing poon. He’s put in work, he’s done it independently, he owns his masters, doesn’t need the machine and knows that his biggest battle is within himself.
Mooski - Soul Bleed: The artist, known for his smash hit “Track Star” dropped a 2-pack this week (and no we haven’t gotten Joe Budden’s take on it). I really like Soul Bleed, it’s a heartbreak track and it’s Mooski’s signature delivery that makes it shine. His ability to punch the bars and drag some lines and jump on the next line quick fast is what sets him apart. Ima do some fuck shit so my shorty break up with me and I can play this on repeat.
Other Tracks/Projects to Drop This Week
Ty Dolla $ign ft. Wiz Khalifa - Champions
Denzel Curry ft. slowthai - Zatoichi
NBA Youngboy - Opposite & I Hate Youngboy
DaBaby & NBA YoungBoy - NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERSTAR
Lil Durk - AHHH HA
Kehlani - little story
Doja Cat ft. Tyga - Freaky Deaky
Shordie Shordie Shorted - Me & Mine, Pt. 2 (EP)
Mach-Hommy - (Album)
JPEGMAFIA - OFFLINE! (EP)
Rexx Life Raj - Balance: RLR is one of my favorites. True artist. I don’t know anybody that keeps it realer than Raj. On this track the big football playing nigga talks about cryin in his Tesla. We all can’t afford to ball outta control weekly (like alotta rappers be talkin bout) but the pain is infinitely relatable. He talks about a breakup and the hurt, but he didn’t break or fold. He wanted to be happy but “happiness takes effort” BARS! Life sometimes is like walking a tight rope and in order to progress you gotta Balance. Tough Tune.
Kodak Black - Usain Boo: Lil Kodak from the Ugly Corner released “Back For Everything” this week, a new album that includes his smash hit “Super Gremlin”. The song was already poppin when fellow Florida native Antonio Brown posted the song title as an IG caption after going full apeshit (and topless) at the Buc-Jets game. Back to Yak, the album is dope and my favorite track (outside of Super Gremlin) is Usain Boo. Has one of the best beats on the album and Kodak tailors his flow to the beat. The chipmunked loop in the background contrats Kodak's voice. Kodak also calls out Megan Thee Stallion once more for using Drive the Boat (as he claims to be the originator). He also shots out all his ladies and their exceptional traits. It’s a vibe!
Boslen - Levels: New Artist Alert! I don’t remember hearing a Boslen track but he’s in the Serrato now. This is God level, fuckers been doubting him but he invites them to join the journey. He hates pretenders and longs for peace of mind.There are Levels to this shit and Boslen riding the High level. He can never be controlled, he walks alone, and he not like the others no more. He’s learned the lessons and he bout to level up.
Conway The Machine ft. Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - Tear Gas: La Maquina released what seems to be his debut & final album on Shady Records (grand opening, grand closing!) “God Don’t Make Mistakes”. The album is Conway through and through, that Griselda sound, and he got some A1 features including Ross & Weezy on “Tear Gas”. Crazy thing, as I listen I never look at the titles or features and “tear Gas” was going hard before Rick or Wayne uttered a word, I had to look like “What’s this track called” and then I was like “oh yeah this one of them ones”. If you’re reading this you like rap in some capacity. And if you like rap, I don’t have to sell you on Conway, Ross & Wayne, just go listen to this track and the rest of “God Don’t Make Mistakes”.
Lil B - Pushing Peace: Thank you Based God! One of the greatest rappers of all time (and also philanthropist, master chef, and one of the best dressed humans to ever walk the Earth) Lil B was compelled to drop a track urging Russia and Ukraine to make peace. He saw the war going on and it didn’t sit right with his spirit. He decided to use Gunna's popular catch phrase Pushin P and reimagine it with Pushin Peace. May the blessings of the Based God rain down on all of us and may there be peace as he has requested. Amen.
Ace Hood - At War: Ace Hood released a new project this week called “M.I.N.D.” (Memories Inside Never Die) this week. A-Hood been one of my faves, his shit goes hard in the gym and the nigga promotes fitness (we need that!) “At War” is the opening track, he repeats “Pray for Haiti” in the chorus and that did it for me. A country that has been ravaged by an Earthquake, poverty, a ruthless dictatorship and most recently the assassination of the President which looked to be an inside job. With all the shit going on, pray for peace over there in the East and also Pray for Haiti, and give Ace Hood’s “M.I.N.D” a spin too.
Che Ecru - Episode 2: Che Ecru dropped a project this week and it was featured in that top carousel in the iTunes store so I knew it was some heat. “Pain Pack 5” is R&B gold and If you haven’t heard of Che before, get familiar (he’s here to stay). My favorite track is Episode 2, a love song of course, nice little intro then the beat flips, keys lead the transition, then some Weekend-esque darkwave synth then Che sings that it’s showtime! He loves smoking in the house with shawty, bussing it open on the couch, he thinks a lot about it, he loves it. The track does a final transition that speeds CE’s voice into a high pitch. Go check out “Pain Pack 5” if you love the Lord and enjoy warm Top Ramen on a cold winter night.
Noah - Fleeze: “I light up a Fleeze, she right on her knees, I slide in with ease, I guide her to peace” This has one of the dopest beats on this week’s list and the hook is so fucking catchy. My nigga slid in with ease and guided her to peace? C’mon son where they do that at? (I’m guessing NY bc “breesh” is slang for money in NY, or so I’m told). Also I don’t know what a Fleeze is, but using context clues my best guess would be a marijuana cigarette.
Robert Glasper ft. Lalah Hathaway & Common - Everybody Wants To Rule The World: Multi-instrumentalist Robert Glasper put out a new album this week called "Black Radio III". He’s worked with Kendrick Lamar, Terrace Martin and that whole LA jazzy hip-hop scene including Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus and Thundercat (this could be me misremembering as my brain is basically mush but I think I’m right.) This album is pro-Black, talks about the struggle of Blacks in America and includes some of our most powerful voices. On this one he enlists Lalah Hathaway & Common and flips Nas’ “Rule” (which could be a flip of something else…) It’s super dope, socially conscious, aspirational and worth a listen goddamit! Matter fact, go listen to “Black Radio III” or else you might get a mean letter in the mail from Dr. Umar.
Russ - WHAT ARE YALL: Heat Check! Russ drops a track just about every week and his hit rate is high. 2 weeks in a row he dropped some straight drop. Last week was for the bittes, this week for the haters. On a beat that sounds custom made for vintage Drake he flows about his accomplishments, his booking fee, his watch collection, building wealth, sitting courtside, and he also makes room for a bar about smashing poon. He’s put in work, he’s done it independently, he owns his masters, doesn’t need the machine and knows that his biggest battle is within himself.
Mooski - Soul Bleed: The artist, known for his smash hit “Track Star” dropped a 2-pack this week (and no we haven’t gotten Joe Budden’s take on it). I really like Soul Bleed, it’s a heartbreak track and it’s Mooski’s signature delivery that makes it shine. His ability to punch the bars and drag some lines and jump on the next line quick fast is what sets him apart. Ima do some fuck shit so my shorty break up with me and I can play this on repeat.
Other Tracks/Projects to Drop This Week
Ty Dolla $ign ft. Wiz Khalifa - Champions
Denzel Curry ft. slowthai - Zatoichi
NBA Youngboy - Opposite & I Hate Youngboy
DaBaby & NBA YoungBoy - NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERSTAR
Lil Durk - AHHH HA
Kehlani - little story
Doja Cat ft. Tyga - Freaky Deaky
Shordie Shordie Shorted - Me & Mine, Pt. 2 (EP)
Mach-Hommy - (Album)
JPEGMAFIA - OFFLINE! (EP)
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