Assembled are a host of tracks that pull inspiration from an array of musical styles. While the majority of the MCs featured are recognizable in voice and tone, some of their production choices fall off of their usual paths. If you didn’t know, we embrace daring-do around these parts when done in good taste.
Find a gallery of records that you may have missed in the fold of this week’s new releases via The Wrap Up after the jump.
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Photo: Meek Mill/Instagram
10. Waka Flocka Flame – “Slippin”
Producer: Mike WiLL Made It
Waka Flocka can craft a club-friendly cut with best of them. We won’t say that this is a hit record, but it’s definitely worth a spin.
9. Salva ft. ScHoolboy Q, Kurupt, Problem & Bad Lucc – “Drop That B**ch”
Producer: Salva
Los Angeles county unites over this electronic interpolation of Eazy-E’s classic track “Boyz N The Hood.”
8. Pharrell – “Smile”
Producer: Pharrell
Skateboard P continues to bat for 1000 with this Japan-exclusive G I R L track. Were the states not worthy, bro?
7. Earl Sweatshirt ft. Mac Miller & Vince Staples – “NEBRASKA MM VS ES“
Sweatshirt was in the mood to released some unheard heat. Thank the Friday gods.
6. Vic Mensa – “Down On My Luck”
Producer: Stefan Ponce and Vic Mensa
Mensa has range. There’s really no other way to put it.
5. Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross – “Off The Corner”
Producer: Ben Billion$
This cut is much slower than Meek’s previous attempts to own the summer, but it still bangs.
4. The Roots ft. Raheem DeVaughn – “Tomorrow”
Producer: Questlove/The Roots
The legendary rap collective never had a conventional creative process. For instance, this song features no rap verses, but managed to trump the majority of music released this week.
3. Travi$ Scott ft. Big Sean – “Don’t Play”
Producer: Travi$ Scott
The Houston native delivered a heater in advance of the summertime. Let this usher in the season.
2. Big K.R.I.T. – “Mt. Olympus”
Producer: Big K.R.I.T.
Krizzle’s lyrical ability often goes underrated, as some Hip-Hop talking heads say he’s monotonous. However, it’s difficult to detract from this record.
1. Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake – “Love Never Felt So Good”
Producer: Timbaland
Nearly five years after Jackson’s untimely passing, the legend reminds the world exactly why he achieved GOAT status during his lifetime.
