Just as we do every Friday, we're here to help out everyone who's missed out on any of the great music that's dropped this past week. Here we have five tracks that span the rap genresphere including two tracks that further bridge the gap between rock and hip-hop. Several tracks might even entice you to see an upcoming film by a certain Wu-Tang Clan member. OK, enough teasing, click below to start reading the list of the week's best songs.
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Pusha T f/ Future "Pain"
"Pain" represents a lot of good things for Pusha T. For one, it's a strong outing for the Virginia native, who most recently had some killer verses on the G.O.O.D. Music. But more importantly, it's the lead single from Pusha's full-length solo debut that's due out in 2013.
Mr. MFN eXquire f/ Gucci Mane "Telephuck"
The Internet allows for plenty of things to happen in the music world that you probably thought were impossible. Like Mr. MFN eXquire and Gucci Mane trading rhymes over an El-P beat, for example. Sounds crazy, right? It is, but "Telephuck" also another tough song from eXquire, who will release his Power & Passion EP on November 6.
The Black Keys & RZA "The Baddest Man Alive"
Onetime BlakRoc cohorts the Black Keys and RZA reunite for "The Baddest Man Alive," another hard-hitting cut off The Man With The Iron Fists' soundtrack. Here, the two acts do exactly what they're best at. For the Keys, that's grimy and gritty blues rock while for RZA, it's straight verbal darts. It makes you think that the world might need a second BlakRoc album after all.
Purity Ring f/ Danny Brown "Belispeak II"
Purity Ring's first album is full of production that begs for rappers to jump on it, and they have, but there aren't many rappers as fit for the job as Danny Brown. Danny's style meshes perfectly with the more experimental, forward-thinking indie world, and in their respective genres, both Danny and Purity Ring are helping to redirect things. While the original "Belispeak" features haunting, distant vocals, Danny's high-impact delivery takes front and center on this remix, bringing a new energy to one of the standouts from the duo's debut.
Kanye West "White Dress"
When RZA's in charge, good things usually happen. For his The Man With The Iron Fists soundtrack he's tapped artists like The Black Keys, Pusha T, and Freddie Gibbs to bring their unique styles to the eclectic album. Best of all, he's brought out something really interesting with each of them. For Kanye's contribution to the project, soulful production and introspective lyrics take us back and offer a side of 'Ye that we haven't heard in a while. If you're one of those people always complaining about how you miss "the old Kanye," this might be your favorite new song.
