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Released: 2024 • Features: Christoph Andersson “Lady Killers II” by G-Eazy and Christoph Andersson is definitely one of those tracks that paints a vivid picture of the rapper’s glamorous and hedonistic lifestyle, with a healthy dash of braggadocio. The song…

Released: 2017 • Features: Halsey “Him & I” by G-Eazy and Halsey is a fervid love anthem steeped in unfiltered emotions, rebellious spirit, and a “ride or die” commitment. It’s about a passionately consuming, potentially destructive love, one that’s relentless,…

Released: 1994 Aiight, let’s get into “Mass Appeal” by the legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr, a.k.a the illest mic controller Guru and the turntable wizard DJ Premier. This joint ain’t just a simple banger, fam. Nah, it’s a…

Released: 1999 The track “Full Clip” by legendary Hip Hop duo Gang Starr, comprising of Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) and DJ Premier, unload their lyrical prowess as a tribute to the life and legacy of fellow emcee,…

Released: 1998 “Work” by Gang Starr, a track on the iconic 1998 album “Moment of Truth”, is a song that encapsulates the essence of late 90s hip-hop. It underscores the grind and determination needed to make it in…

Released: 2024 • Features: Metro Boomin “Ice Attack” by Future, featuring Metro Boomin, explores the rapper’s life of luxury, his rise to the top, and the challenges he faces in an extravagant and sometimes hostile environment pulsing with wealth and…

Released: 2024 • Features: Metro Boomin, The Weeknd Aight, let’s get it. “Young Metro” by Future, featuring Metro Boomin and The Weeknd is an ode to the hustle, the grind, and the success that comes with it. It’s a tale…

Released: 2024 • Features: Metro Boomin “We Don’t Trust You” by Future and Metro Boomin speaks to the struggle of trust in an environment filled with deceit and malevolence. The song highlights the importance of loyalty, simultaneously addressing the pain…

Released: 2024 • Features: Metro Boomin, Travis Scott Future’s track, “Cinderella.” is where Metro Boomin and Travis Scott join forces to back Future. It’s a psychedelic trap tune that explores themes of wealth, decadence, and the relentless pursuit…

Released: 2022 • Features: Grupo Frontera “Bebe Dame” by Fuerza Regida, featuring Grupo Frontera, is an exquisite blend of intense passion and aching longing. At its core, it’s a tale of a star-crossed lover pleading for his heart’s desire to…

Released: 2023 “BARBIEZ” by Fuerza Regida is a bold proclamation of the braggadocios lifestyle that often characterizes hip-hop. It’s a flashy narrative of parties, materialism, and the highs and lows of hustling. The song reveals a deep-rooted conflict…

Released: 2024 Aight, let’s get into it. “Enculado” by Fuerza Regida is a Mexican-style hip-hop ballad that perfectly captures that gut-check love story, mixed with the distinctive flair of street life and that all-too-common chip-on-the-shoulder defiance. Our protagonist…

Released: 2024 “TÚ NAME” by Fuerza Regida is a gritty narrative about moving on from a past relationship and embracing a new, carefree lifestyle. The lyrics highlight the protagonist’s attitude and lack of regret about the past, focusing…

Released: 2019 • Features: Madlib “Crime Pays” by Freddie Gibbs and co-created by Madlib is a raw yet nuanced dissection of the intersection between street life and the inherent pitfalls that come with it. Gibbs metaphorically explores the dangerous allure…

Released: 2020 • Features: The Alchemist, Tyler, The Creator Break out your notebooks, ’cause we’re unpacking “Something to Rap About,” a masterful collaboration between Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist, and Tyler, The Creator. Poised as a swan-diving narrative into their own…

Released: 2020 • Features: The Alchemist “1985” is a tour-de-force from Freddie Gibbs, flexing his prowess in rhythm, flow, and lyrical nuance over The Alchemist’s gritty backdrop. This song pins down the dynamic life Gibbs has led, painting pictures of…

Released: 2012 • Features: Earl Sweatshirt “Super Rich Kids” by Frank Ocean, featuring Earl Sweatshirt, serves as a poignant critique of the isolation and emptiness that can accompany wealth and privilege. It exposes the hollowness of indulgence, hinting at the…

Released: 2024 • Features: Russ “Work This Out” by DJ Premier featuring Russ encapsulates a heartfelt appeal for resolution in a relationship that’s teetering on the brink. It depicts a deep feeling of frustration and desire to mend the situation…

Released: 2019 “In My Room” by Frank Ocean is a complex lyrical masterpiece that engages with themes of fame, materialism, authenticity, and personal relationships. The track gives us a peek into Ocean’s world, his struggles in the limelight,…

Released: 2017 “Chanel” by Frank Ocean is a dynamic depiction of fluid sexuality, personal identity, and the struggles of being black in America. The song crafts its narrative through a medley of cryptic metaphors, referencing luxury, societal image,…

Released: 2016 “Nights” by Frank Ocean is a raw and intimate chronicle of struggle and grind. This track sees Ocean navigating life’s hardships – from financial instability, emotional strife, to working night shifts – all while yearning for…

Released: 2017 • Features: Remy Ma, French Montana, InfaRed “All The Way Up” by Fat Joe, featuring Remy Ma, French Montana, and InfaRed is an unapologetic anthem that emphasizes an unabating climb towards success. The track is a confident declaration…

Released: 2022 • Features: Slick Rick, Lil Wayne “The Root of All” is a deep dive into the influence, power, and sometimes the destructiveness of money – the root of everything, including evil. This track by DJ Premier featuring Slick…

Released: 1995 “Dollaz + Sense” by DJ Quik is a down-and-dirty representation of hip-hop’s battle culture, with pungent disses and vivid stories of street life in Compton. The song is lyrically aggressive, reflecting Quik’s contempt for his adversaries…

Released: 1991 Oh, we about to get down on “Tonite”, a classic banger from DJ Quik’s 1991 debut “Quik Is the Name”. This here track is a vivid narrative of a Friday night out – filled with friends,…

Released: 2000 “Pitch In OnA Party” by DJ Quik masterfully paints a vivid picture of a high-energy, wild house party packed with youthful recklessness and flamboyant luxury. Delving deep into the track, the lyrics reveal Quik’s frustration with…

Released: 1991 “Born and Raised In Compton” by DJ Quik is an anthem of resilience and resistance, grounded in a sense of place and identity. It’s a defiant declaration of his roots in Compton, a city notorious for…

Released: 1998 “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” by DMX is an undeniable hip-hop classic that lays bare the harsh realities of street life, while projecting an uncompromising sense of strength and resilience. Empowered by an infectious beat and DMX’s signature…

Released: 1999 • Features: Sisqo The cut we’re vibin’ to today is “What These Bitches Want” by the legendary DMX, featuring a melodic hook from Sisqo. Discourse on this track hovers around the women DMX interacts with and the expectations…

Released: 2021 Alright ya’ll, we’re diving deep into “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”, courtesy of the Dog himself, DMX. A holiday spin from one of the roughest rappers in the game. Let’s dissect this festive diversion from DMX’s…

Released: 1998 “Slippin'” by DMX is a raw, poignant expression of a life marred by hardship and struggle but also marked by resilience and the quest for redemption. DMX uses metaphorical imagery, candid storytelling, and a haunting repetition…

Released: 1999 • Features: Snoop Dogg The track “The Next Episode” is a classic jam from the dynamic duo, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, hailing from the golden era of West Coast hip-hop. It paints a vivid picture of their…

Released: 1999 • Features: Eminem “Forgot About Dre” by Dr. Dre featuring Eminem is a defiant response to critics who doubted Dr. Dre’s relevance and influence in the hip-hop game after a period of perceived inactivity. The lyrics serve as…

Released: 1992 • Features: Snoop Dogg “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang,” a quintessential West Coast G-Funk banger, brings together the heavyweights, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The song captures life in Los Angeles during the early ’90s, dropping knowledge about…

Released: 2013 • Features: RZA Now, let’s dive deep into “Molasses” by Earl Sweatshirt featuring RZA. This gritty, raw track is a testament to Earl’s struggle with his own demons and his navigation through life’s challenges, all while maintaining his…

Released: 2013 “Chum” by Earl Sweatshirt is a deeply introspective track that lays bare the rapper’s innermost thoughts. It explores his struggles with identity, abandonment, and self-destruction, offering a raw glimpse into Earl’s psyche. Straddling complex themes of…

Released: 2023 Alright, let’s chop it up over E-Dubble’s “Hampden Parks (Freestyle Friday #7)”. At first blush, it’s this slammin’ slow burner of a track that’s both a reflection on personal journey and a call out on the…

Released: 2015 “What It Do” by E-Dubble is more than just a lyrical masterpiece – it’s an autobiographical track that explores the rapper’s struggles and successes in the hip-hop industry. E-Dubble takes listeners on a journey through his…

Released: 2003 • Features: Tamia “Into You” by Fabolous featuring Tamia is a captivating love ballad where the rapper professes his deep affection and attraction towards his woman. It’s a smooth blend of urban love confession and extravagant hip-hop lifestyle.…

Released: 2011 Dizzee Rascal’s “Holiday” is an enticing invitation to a romantic escape, promising a refreshing change from the mundane with promises of luxurious vacations and exclusive experiences. The track mixes the themes of relaxation, love, and high-life…

Released: 2017 • Features: Rihanna, Bryson Tiller “Wild Thoughts” by DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller is a seductive summer anthem that straddles a melange of genres – from hip hop to R&B, and even some Latin vibes. It’s…

Released: 2021 • Features: Lil Baby, Lil Durk “Every Chance I Get” by DJ Khaled, featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk, is a triumphant assertion of defiant success in the face of obstacles. The track is a lyrical exploration of…

Released: 2011 • Features: Calvin Harris, Chrom3 “Dance Wiv Me” by Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrom3, is a catchy club anthem that explores the universal scenario of attraction and flirtation on the dance floor. The song weaves together…

Released: 1993 “Breakadawn” by De La Soul is a testament to the trio’s upbringing, their experiences, and the broader context of hip-hop culture at the time of its release. A piece of introspective art echoing resilience, the striving…

Released: 2004 • Features: MF DOOM “Rock Co.Kane Flow” by De La Soul, featuring myth-making legend MF DOOM, is a gloriously brazen and eclectic display of lyrical mastery and skill. It’s a sharp critique of the mainstream hip-hop market, filled…

Released: 1989 • Features: Otis Redding Aight, let’s dive into “Eye Know” by De La Soul, featuring that soulful element from Otis Redding. At its core, this track is a youthful, jubilant symbol of love, couched in that unique Daisy…

Released: 1991 “How I Could Just Kill a Man” by Cypress Hill is a disturbingly gripping narrative of survival and desperation in the gritty urban landscape. It portrays the stark scenario wherein violence becomes a necessary defense mechanism…

Released: 1993 “Hits from the Bong” by Cypress Hill is an unabashed ode to cannabis consumption, especially the use of a bong, a device often used to smoke cannabis. This track takes listeners on a psychedelic journey infused…

Released: 2019 “BOP” by DaBaby is a high-energy track filled with smokin’ bravado and the flex culture so prevalent in today’s hip-hop scene. The entire joint is DaBaby’s unapologetic testament to his grind, success, and top-tier status in…

Released: 2019 • Features: Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo “TOES” by DaBaby, featuring Lil Baby and Moneybagg Yo, is a hard-hitting anthem that celebrates their newfound wealth, status and indulging lifestyle, while also maintaining the street attitude that has been a…