Sounds range from softer, R&B-type records to the grittiest raps you’ll hear in this round of selections. Those who think New York City lacks any promising new MCs will be quite surprised by some of the records you’ll hear. An unlikely tandem also dropped a surprisingly good collaboration that should wow fans of one and help the other gain a larger following.
If anything, there should be a bit of something for everyone in this assortment of tunes. Hit the gallery after the jump to get your fill via The Wrap Up.
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Dopehead ft. Danny Brown – “Bout It Bout It Pt. 3”
Killa Cam and Dipset would be proud. No lie.
Joel Compass ft. Pusha T – “Run”
King Push flourishes on this track by UK artist Joel Compass. Press play and you’ll agree.
Sean Price, Billy Danze & Maffew Ragazino – “Land of The Crooks”
A Hip-Hop fan could never be mad at a Brooklyn posse cut.
Black Cobain ft. Fat Trel – “Turn Up”
Cobain makes a strong case for why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. In other words, don’t let the title fool you.
A-Villa ft. Roc Marciano – “A Hustler’s Soliloquy”
The Long Island native weaves through this track like only a veteran could. This is straight bars, people.
SHIRT. – “T.O.N.Y. Freestyle”
One of Queens’ illest rappers rhyming on a C-N-N classic? Yes, we have time for that.
Action Bronson – “Practice”
Bronsolino sounds marvelous on any soul beat. We’re convinced.
Joey Bada$$ ft. Flatbush Zombies, The Underachievers & Chuck Strangers – “My Jeep”
If this is any indication of how things will pan out for the Beast Coast collective, New York City doesn’t have a damn thing to worry about.
Isaiah Rashad ft. SZA – “Ronnie Drake”
TDE’s newcomer channels southern greats on this playeristic cut. This kid may have a bright future ahead of him.
Fredo Santana ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Jealous”
This tune was unexpected, but it somehow works. In fact, it’s all around pretty ill from chorus to bars.
