Best New Music This Week: Young Thug, Eminem, Sheff G, and More

The best new music this week includes songs from Young Thug, Conway the Machine, Eminem, and more.

Best New Music This Week
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Best New Music This Week

We’ve got two more weeks left in 2020, and the new music is still rolling in. YSL’s Young Thug, Gunna, and Yak Goti connected on “Take It to Trial,” a record from the label’s upcoming compilation album. Conway the Machine returned with the deluxe edition of From King to a God, featuring the standout record “Raw Oysters.” After releasing his eleventh studio album Music To Be Murdered By in January, Eminem dropped the deluxe, which includes “Gnat.” G Herbo also addressed his recent criminal charges on “Statement.” This week’s list includes new music from Sheff G and Michael Christmas.

Check out the best new music this week below. And follow our playlist on Spotify for more updates on the latest drops here

Young Thug, Gunna, & Yak Gotti, “Take It to Trial” 

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YSL’s Young Thug, Gunna, and Yak Gotti unite on “Take It to Trial,” a hypnotic track record produced by Wheezy. On the track, Young Thug takes the lead as he pushes to address all issues in court. Yak Gotti, one of the younger artists on the YSL roster, raps about making millions and his distrust of the law. And Gunna brings the record home with a saucy verse, rapping, “YSL slimy and shady, they ain’t wavy like my clique.” “Take It To Trial” is the latest single from YSL’s compilation project, Slime Language 2, due sometime soon. 

Sheff G, “Anyone”

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Sheff G is back with “Anyone,” a haunting record that finds the New York rapper distancing himself from the people who switched up on him once he made it. “Look at me now, bet they sick,” he raps over soothing piano keys. He later adds “Got me like, ‘Fuck everyone’/I can’t really fuck with everyone.” The track is a relatable and catchy highlight from Sheff G’s latest project, Proud of Me Now, which dropped on December 16. 

Conway the Machine, “Raw Oysters”

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On “Raw Oysters,” Conway the Machine is slick and confident as he floats over a Daringer-produced beat. He quickly declares himself the greatest, rapping, “Bitch I’m the G.O.A.T., you know I’m the king.” He later compares himself and Daringer to Lebron James and Anthony Davis (“Me and Daringer together like King James and The Brow”). He also accuses his competitors of trying to “blackball me like I’m Kaepernick.” “Raw Oysters” appears on the deluxe edition of Conway’s From King to a God.

Eminem, “Gnat”

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On “Gnat,” Eminem comes out the of gate rapping, “They say these bars are like Covid/ You get em right off the bat/ Infected with SARS and Corona/ Like you took a bite off of that.” He later switches things up, covering topics like his previous addiction to valium and the 2020 presidential election. While he flow remains controlled, Eminem continues to draws listeners in with comedic and controversial bars. “Gnat” appears on the Eminem’s studio album Music to Be Murdered By: Side B, a follow-up to his January 2020 album.

G Herbo, “Statement”

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G Herbo lays out his truth on “Statement.” The track consists of one extended verse where Herbo covers a handful of topics. He starts by declaring himself one of the realest rappers to step in the ring, dismissing his competitors and detractors. He then addresses recent fraud charges involving him and several affiliates. “Let's talk about them jets, yeah, let's talk about Jamaica/ Can ask about me, I ain't never been a fraud, I went hard from the start,” he raps. He later says that he isn’t worried about the case, spitting, “Bond money, know I'm straight/I spent a 130K out the gate/ They like, ‘Swervo stay safe,' I'm like, 'Man, y'all late'/Y'all like, 'Free me,' I'm like, 'I've been in the crib all day.’”

Michael Christmas f/ Kota the Friend, “Cinderblocks”

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“Cinderblocks” is a hard-hitting record that finds Michael Christmas and Kota the Friend whipping through verses with razor-sharp precision. On the track, the duo reflect on ways to make it out of their present surroundings. Michael Christmas provides a catchy chorus, while Kota reflects on tougher times in which he was grinding to make it. Kota also touches on his distrust of the police and fallen friends. “Cinderblocks” is a standout from Michael Christmas’s new album, Hiding.

Smoove'L, "Long Nights"

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“Long Nights” is a mild-tempered record in which Smoove’L leans into his melodic side. On the track, the Brooklyn rapper lays down softer vocals as he sings about his wealth and copping designer items for his love interest. While the track focuses on romantic relationships, Smoove’L still warns listeners that he’s lethal, singing, “Got zero tolerance, them boys better not be dissin’/ I’m from out that four, you should know I got them killers spinnin.” “Long Nights” appears on Smoove’L’s new album Ice Cups and Shootouts, and ot’s one of many moments on the project where the rapper shows his versatility. 

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