With Christmas in the past and New Year’s Day on the near horizon, Hip-Hop Wired delivers the final 2014 installment of The Wrap Up.
Per custom, yours truly has assembled the 10 best tracks to release in the last seven days. Expect this list to feature a lot more up and comers than usual, which says a lot about where rap music can go next year.
Peep the rhyme via The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week on the following pages. Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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10. Rome Fortune – “Weight On Me”
Producer: Fortune
ATLien Rome Fortune’s music is an acquired taste. Fans of tracks with groovy vibes will love this one.
9. Young Thug – “Cloud 9”
Producer: London On Da Track
Thugga continues to deliver prospective hit records. Needless to say that he’ll likely continue to flood the airwaves in 2015.
8. Waka Flocka Flame – “5:56”
Producer: N/A
We’re convinced that Waka Flocka has sipped the Space Jam juice; his bars have been ridiculously good as of late.
7. ILOVEMAKONNEN ft. Despot & Ezra Koenig – “Down 4 So Long (Remix)”
Producer: N/A
The Atlanta newcomer is joined by Queens rapper Despot and Koenig of Vampire Weekend on this thoughtful cut.
6. D.R.A.M. – “#1HappyHoliday”
Producer: Bub & Peter Cottontale
D.R.A.M. dropped the one true Christmas song of the year, and it’s absolutely groovy.
5. Wara From The NBHD – “Brockett Road Rage”
Producer: Wara From The NBHD & Henry Shoultz
Wara has diversified his sound, though The Neptunes are still a major influence. And that’s far from a bad thing.
4. Mick Jenkins – “Fate”
Producer: Ambi Lyrics
Jenkins remains one of the more impressive lyricists of the year. If you’re a little late to the dance, get acquainted to his way with words here.
3. Wale ft. Pusha T – “The Deep End”
Producer: Tone P
Though scant, Wale and Pusha Ton’s collaborative discography remains strong.
2. Maffew Ragazino – “Golden Moments”
Producer: MarcNificint
Per usual, the Brooklyn MC shines over some spine tingling, soulful production.
1. Joey Bada$$ – “Curry Chicken”
Producer: Statik Selektah
From the sound of the early leaks, the Pro Era frontman’s debut may insert him into early conversations for album of 2015.
