There’s a body in the trunk and it’s Big Sean who’s kidnapped and abducted by a crazy couple. Directed by Ellis Bahl, this visual is super violent and creepy. What’s the message to the madness? Infidelity comes with a heavy price. And it ain’t nothing nice. Dig a hole.—YN

Here’s another one with Mustard on the beat, heaux. Sounding like a young R. Kelly, LA’s Ty Dolla laments his girl problems over a finger-snapping groove. Yeah he’s overly suspicious but he don’t trust these bitches. Even Bobby Ray can relate. Pimpin ain’t easy. But it sure sounds good.—YN

DJ Mustard is the hottest producer in hip-hop and this is his masterwork. Along with YG, the dynamic duo carve out the new West Coast sound. But “My Nigga” is a platinum smash based off the ATL connection. Rich Homie Quan’s hook is stirring and Young Jeezy adds the OG stamp of approval. Fuck a clean edit, my hitta. “My Nigga” is the shit.—YN

While we impatiently waited for the final version of “Trophies”, Drake hit us with an uppercut that solidified his status as rap’s top shotta. How this guy continues to turn shit to sunshine? We’ll never know. Aubery takes an obscure Soulja Boy mixtape track into “Started From The Bottom” the sequel. So many quotables. So many fixin’s. Dig in.—YN

We don’t give a fuck about your favorite MC’s feelings, Mrs. Carter got the hardest hip-hop record out. This ain’t just a ladies anthem, it’s something like a phenomenon. Tell that couch potato to hit the club and watch what happens when the DJ drops this one. Pandemonium! Yeah Hov’s on the joint, but this is B’s party. An R&B chick with the top Rap Radar tune? Read it and weep. It’ll be alright. New rules!—YN

Ruthless records.

Count it up.

Industry is shady. She need to take it over.

We can all relate. This is the sound of Aubrey’s two middle fingers goin up in the air against the detractors who thought the kid from Degrassi would never make it in the rap game. So many quotables including “Hold my phone” and a dash of classic Ma$e swag, make this an undeniable anthem. “Worst” is the best. —YN

Can’t say Yo Gotti ain’t put that work in. After over a decade of making music, the self-proclaimed “King Of Memphis” is finally getting the rap star treatment. Inking a deal with LA Reid’s Epic Records, Gotti released I Am in the fourth quarter of 2013. Just like the big dawgs in the rap game do it. Gotti doesn’t show up empty handed though. Featured guests enhance his succinct songs. Rich Homie Quan provides the poignant chorus to “I Know”. […]

Truth be told, Camp never got me amped. It was hard to take actor Donald Glover serious as a rapper named Childish Gambino. But after moments of promise on his 2012 Royalty mixtape, Bino puts it all together on his surprisingly dope second album, Because The Internet. A conceptual work with an online script available, BTI is best digested as a full body of work but there are definite standouts. And most often, they find Bino harmonizing as well as […]

Looks like Atlanta got another one. “OG Bobby Johnson” is produced by, guess who, Bobby Johnson and features the gravely vocals of a young MC named Que. The new Atlantic Records signee got the clubs in a frenzy nationwide with this one. Make sure you know where your friends are when the riotous chorus kicks in. This ain’t got shit to do with the 1992 film but it’s a movie.—YN

Save that sensitivity shit for Ralph Tresvant. The Coke Boys ain’t havin it. Off Chinx’s I’ll Take It From Here EP, the Far Rock Queens MC and his co-D French Montana keep the haters at arm’s length on this infectious gem. The verses may be a bit flawed but this track clearly wins cause the hook is wavier than Max B on his surfboard. You gotta fuck with this one.—YN

Lots of folks we’re complaining about the state of NY hip-hop this year but Troy Ave did something about it. New York City is an ode to the 90’s Big Apple aesthetic but with a new millennial twist. This BK boy got big dreams and he’s got a relentless grind to add on to his hometown’s legacy. They always say you can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been. Fittingly Troy pays homage to his Empire State […]

Trae Tha Truth is a national treasure. A gangster and gentleman from Houston, Texas who demands respect and is a master networker with music’s elite. Shit who else can get Sean “Puffy” Combs on the title track of their mixtape shouting them out? How bout Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather on an interlude? OK we’ll wait. Seriously it ain’t all about connections. Trae has earned them and continues to be a seriously underrated talent. On the Lil Reese-featured “Fucked Up”, he […]

Lil Bibby sounds gruffy. The young MC’s delivery makes him sound like an OG. Guess growing up in the mean streets of Chicago can age you. His 17 track mixtape, Free Crack showcases his tough upbringing and his potential for great heights. Hosted by DJ Scream, this is a satisfying listen. Things kick off on the autobiographical “Bibby Story” where he lays out the blueprint: “I’ve been locked up, shot at, and damn near died back/When I was 16, lil […]

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