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Que “OG Bobby Johnson”

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

Chinx x French Montana “Feelings”

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

Troy Ave: New York City

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: I Am King

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: Free Crack

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 […]

Lloyd Banks: F.N.O. (Failure’s No Option)

You’re still not happy with the state of New York rap? Well Lloyd Banks is back to alleviate your Big Apple blues. You know how the lyrical assassin from G-Unit does it. And if you forgot, I’ll let him tell it. “What’s up with all the clowns?/I gave you years/How dare you doubt me?/Even when I ain’t here, you hear about me,” he boasts on the opener, “The Natural”.

Action Bronson: Blue Chips 2

The original Blue Chips was universally celebrated. Released in 2012, it was pretty much the first project that established that Action Bronson was more than a Ghostface Killah knock off. He and underrated producer Party Supplies showcased their true chemistry which is further evidenced by this strong sequel released a year later.

DJ Khaled: Suffering From Success

Seven straight albums. Critics might not wanna admit but nobody in rap did it quite like DJ Khaled did it. The Miami everything man makes big promises and often he backs em up creating some of hip-hop’ s most engaging posse cuts of the past few years. He’s a conductor and master motivator at getting A+ efforts from hip-hop’s vanguard.

Eminem: The Marshall Mathers LP 2

The great ones accept great expectations. They know their only competition is truly themselves. Their past accomplishments. Many were surprised when Em announced his seventh major label album would be named after his 2000 breakthrough, Marshall Mathers LP. How could the Detroit MC possibly top that ten million selling blockbuster in 2013? Well even though Slim Shady is 41, he still don’t give a fuck.

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