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Released: 1997 A’ight, folks. We diving into one of the illest tracks from one of the realest ever did it – “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G. This joint right here, it’s all about the power of words, the…

Released: 1997 • Features: Mase, Diddy “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G., featuring Mase and Diddy, is an emblematic anthem of the late 90s hip-hop. It explores the paradox of success and wealth breeding not just opulence, but…

Released: 1999 • Features: Tariq Trotter, Erykah Badu, Eve “You Got Me” by The Roots, featuring Tariq Trotter, Erykah Badu, and Eve, is a profound reflection on trust, commitment, and loyalty amidst the chaotic lifestyle of the entertainment industry. The…

Released: 2002 • Features: Cody Chesnutt “The Seed (2.0)” by The Roots featuring Cody Chesnutt is a powerful narrative about creativity, transformation, and the struggle of maintaining artistic integrity. On one level, it’s a song about insemination, but on another…

Released: 1996 “What They Do” by The Roots is a deep-seated criticism of the contemporary hip-hop scene, expressing discontent with its commercialization and loss of originality. The track calls out artists for their lack of creativity, pretentiousness, and…

Released: 2009 “Disturbia” by The Sequence is a profound exploration of the internal struggle associated with mental instability. Utilizing hip-hop’s storytelling ability, the lyrics convey a narrative of entrapping darkness, anxiety, and the struggle to maintain sanity amidst…

Released: 2005 “Stay Fly” by Three 6 Mafia, featuring 8Ball & MJG, and Young Buck, is a celebratory anthem that embodies the Southern hip-hop lifestyle with a strong emphasis on the pursuit of luxury, success, and the necessity…

Released: 2005 In “Half On a Sack,” Three 6 Mafia dives deep into the excesses of street life, drug-using culture, their experiences on tour, and sexual escapades. This piece is a raw and explicit portrayal of the group’s…

Released: 2008 • Features: Rihanna “Live Your Life” by T.I., featuring the incomparable talents of Rihanna, is a strong anthem of resilience, ambition, and self-assuredness in the face of adversity. Through lyrical storytelling, it promotes the importance of embracing the…

Released: 2008 “Whatever You Like” is a lush slice of anthemic hip-hop from Atlanta’s own T.I., a lyrical love letter from a bankroll baller to his significant other, showing how he spares no expense to treat her right.…

Released: 2008 • Features: Justin Timberlake “Dead And Gone” by T.I., featuring Justin Timberlake, is a profound narrative about shedding one’s old ways and striving towards growth and redemption. The song is laced with remorse, regret, introspection, resiliency, and ultimately,…

Released: 2010 • Features: Eminem “That’s All She Wrote” by T.I. and Eminem is a lyrical display of superiority, dismissing detractors and asserting their prominence in the rap game. The song is packed with braggadocio and competitive metaphors, enhancing the…

Released: 2023 • Features: Trippie Redd, Yoko Gold When you tune into “Hurts Me” by Tory Lanez, with the heavyweight features of Trippie Redd and Yoko Gold, you’re tapping into a deep rumination on relationships plagued by absence, neglect, and…

Released: 2020 “Broke In A Minute” by Tory Lanez is rich with bold assertions of material wealth, foreshadowing the rise from humble beginnings to a lifestyle of affluence. The song serves as a rallying cry for those aspiring…

Released: 2016 Alright peeps, let’s unpack Tory Lanez’s 2015 banger “Say It.” At its core, this song explores the dynamics of wealth, attraction, and expectations within a romantic relationship, all to the beat of a killer track. Tory…

Released: 2021 “Lavender Sunflower” by Tory Lanez is a confessional piece soaked with temptation and guilt. It teeters on the edge of infidelity, with Lanez grappling with a powerful attraction to another woman, while being acutely aware of…

Released: 2015 • Features: Swae Lee, Chief Keef “Nightcrawler” is a hard-hitting anthem from Travis Scott featuring Swae Lee and Chief Keef that glorifies the relentless hedonism and reckless abandonment indicative of hip-hop’s party scene. The track is both a…

Released: 2004 Ain’t no mystery here, Usher’s “Burn” is a heart-wrenching anthem about the turmoil of ending a relationship. It ain’t just about feeling the heat of love but also experiencing the searing pain when love turns sour.…

Released: 2001 In Usher’s hit single “U Got It Bad,” the R&B superstar paints a vivid picture of a deep, all-consuming love. He’s talking about a kind of attraction that changes your daily routine, that has you constantly…

Released: 2008 • Features: Jeezy “Love in This Club” by Usher, featuring Jeezy, is a sultry, confident track about an intense attraction that demands instant gratification. In a nutshell, it’s about proving one’s affection and prowess, while encapsulating the tension,…

Released: 2022 “THE BEACH” by Vince Staples is a hard-hitting portrayal of the struggle and harsh realities of street life, embedded deep in the environment he grew up in. It highlights the desire to succeed, the adversities encountered,…

Released: 2015 “Norf Norf” by Vince Staples is a raw, gritty chronicle of the rapper’s life and experiences in the Northside of Long Beach, California. Staples uses vivid imagery and distinct vernacular to paint a picture of the…

Released: 2021 “ARE YOU WITH THAT?” by Vince Staples is a raw introspection of the complexities of street life, where survival, loyalty, and the pursuit of prosperity are entwined in a relentless dance. The song’s narrative darts through…

Released: 2019 • Features: 6LACK, Mereba “Yo Love” from the “Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack” by Vince Staples, featuring 6LACK and Mereba, is an emotive track that dives deep into the realm of unyielding love, loyalty, and personal combat. It…

Released: 2011 • Features: Miguel “Lotus Flower Bomb” by Wale featuring Miguel is a slick love song, where the concept of attraction is layered with the sensuality of a mesmerizing fragrance. Wale and Miguel use symbolism laced with the magic…

Released: 2013 • Features: Rihanna “Bad” by Wale, featuring Rihanna, is a deep dive into the complexities of modern relationships. It eloquently captures the essence of a woman owning her sexuality, while asserting her independence and control over…

Released: 2015 • Features: SZA “The Need to Know” by Wale and featuring SZA is an intriguing exploration into the complexities of friendships developing into romantic relationships. The R&B and hip-hop infused track speaks on the confusion and tension that…

Released: 2021 • Features: Tyler, The Creator Aight, let’s talk “The Fly who couldn’t Fly straight” – a sonic masterpiece by “Westside Gunn” featuring “Tyler, The Creator”. This track ain’t your cotton-candy rap, it’s straight up hardcore, digging deep into…

Released: 2020 • Features: Joey Bada$$, Tyler, The Creator, Billie Essco “327” by Westside Gunn, featuring Joey Bada$$, Tyler, The Creator, and Billie Essco is a celebration of their high status within the industry, flaunting their richness, from exclusive fashion…

Released: 2015 • Features: Charlie Puth “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa, featuring Charlie Puth, is an emotionally charged ballad about loss, memory, and enduring friendship. The song functions as a solemn tribute, offering comfort in the face of sorrow,…

Released: 2020 • Features: Empire Of The Sun “The Thrill” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Empire Of The Sun is a debaucherous anthem that revels in the extravagant, hedonistic lifestyle that success in the music industry often brings. Khalifa describes a…

Released: 2011 “Black and Yellow” is a high-octane anthem by Wiz Khalifa that brilliantly exudes the energy of his native Pittsburgh, symbolized by the city’s official colors. Within its catchy choruses and explosive verses, the track primarily pays…

Released: 2018 • Features: Swae Lee “Hopeless Romantic” by Wiz Khalifa is a reflective track that delves into the complexities of the modern dating scene, highlighting the struggle between the casual and serious aspects of romantic relationships. The…

Released: 1993 • Features: Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Buddha Monk “C.R.E.A.M.” by the Wu-Tang Clan is a raw and unfiltered deep dive into the gritty reality of urban life, the struggle for survival, and the all-consuming pursuit of money.…

Released: 1993 • Features: RZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit” by the Wu-Tang Clan is an audacious anthem of potency, ambition, and mastery. This hard-hitting track showcases the distinctive, unapologetic and complex lyrical style…

Released: 2020 Step into the charged world of “Riot” by XXXTENTACION, a cuttin’ track inundated with brimful of societal critique and raw introspection. XXXTENTACION vocalizes the paradoxical nature of racial violence and self-destruction within the black community, while…

Released: 2017 “I Don’t Wanna Do This Anymore” by XXXTENTACION speaks to the complexities of a conflicted relationship, with elements of desire, regret, and self-deprecation. The song underscores the challenges of a relationship where emotional attachment and sexual…

Released: 2018 With “BAD!” by XXXTENTACION, we’re diving into a track that expounds on the artist’s relationship with a lady who loves his bad boy vibes. This joint dives deep into the pull-and-push dynamic in their relationship, showing…

Released: 2017 “YuNg BrAtZ” by XXXTENTACION is a brash and aggressive track that dives into themes of street violence, rampant machismo, and unbridled sexual exploits. It’s filled with provocative language and visuals presented in X’s distinctive style, blending…

Released: 2014 • Features: Drake “Who Do You Love?” by YG featuring Drake is a brag-heavy hip-hop track that plays heavily into street credibility, status, and loyalty. The lyrics highlight a narrative of street life, wealth accumulation, and a denunciation…

Released: 2014 • Features: Jeezy, Rich Homie Quan “My Nigga” by YG, featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan, is a gritty, street-laced anthem that lays emphasis on loyalty, brotherhood, and the grind of the street life they’ve navigated. It’s an…

Released: 2018 • Features: 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj Coming straight from the culture-rich streets, “BIG BANK,” by YG featuring 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, is a unapologetic anthem celebrating financial prosperity, the power of self-reliance, and…

Released: 2019 “Make No Sense” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a raw expression of the 21-year-old rapper’s life marked by success, struggle, and street credibility. The lyrics take us inside YoungBoy’s head as he navigates the paradoxical…

Released: 2017 “Untouchable” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a powerful narrative of a hard-knock journey to fame. The lyrics reveal a narrative of overcoming hardship and poverty, propelled by the ambition to rise above it. Here, the…

Released: 2021 In “Nevada,” NBA YoungBoy pours out his soul, grappling with his feelings of love, commitment, emotional turmoil and vulnerability. This track is a journey into YoungBoy’s psyche, where he unabashedly expresses his love, regret, and confusion.…

Released: 2023 • Features: Drake Unleashing the opulence and extravagance that’s synonymous with hip-hop royalty, “Oh U Went” by Young Thug, featuring none other than the 6 God himself, Drake, is all about flaunting wealth, establishing dominance, and staking claims.…

Released: 2019 • Features: Travis Scott, Gunna “Hot” by Young Thug is a larger-than-life exploration of wealth, success, and the high life in the hip-hop world. Featuring Travis Scott and Gunna, the track boasts of a lavish lifestyle,…

Released: 2016 • Features: Travis Scott “Pick Up The Phone” by Young Thug featuring Travis Scott is a raw and unfiltered exploration of the trap lifestyle, showcasing Thug’s and Scott’s lavish spending, their penchant for illicit substances, and their complex…

Released: 2023 Alright, let’s chop it up about “HG4” by Rod Wave, y’all. This cut is an introspective journey through hardship, struggle, and the relentless will to overcome. Through vivid storytelling, Wave reveals the harsh realities of life…

Released: 2021 “Street Runner” by Rod Wave is a poignant ballad of unrequited love and the struggle of balancing personal ambitions with romantic relationships. It explores the artist’s own conflicting feelings between his relentless chase for success, symbolized…