Things are heating up in the last full week of March. A 2019 freestyle from Tyler, the Creator and ASAP Rocky finally surfaced on NIGO’s compilation album. Latto is back with her newest studio album, 777, featuring the hard-hitting track “Trust No Bitch.” Summer Walker and SZA tapped Cardi B for the extended version of “No Love.” You can also hear new music from Kid Cudi, Denzel Curry, Chance the Rapper, and more.
Check out the best new music below. And follow our playlist on Spotify to stay up-to-date on the latest music releases here.
Tyler, the Creator, ASAP Rocky, & NIGO, “Lost and Found Freestyle 2019”
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“Lost and Found Freestyle” is an uptempo, hype record that finds Tyler, the Creator and ASAP Rocky exchanging verses over Neptunes production, which includes chopped up samples of Slim Thug’s “3 Kings” and “Like a Boss.” On the track, which is an old loosie from 2019, Rocky raps about his pretty looks and style. “See I’m a pretty boy, manicures with the rollers/ And babushkas on the head, like grandmothers and the Roman,” he spits. He even throws in a line about Rihanna. Tyler jumps in on the second half of the track, which includes a beat switch. Over grittier production, Tyler raps, “Fuck rap, I make a living off that 4-letter word (GOLF)/ One-stop shop, nigga, just to sell them shoes/ The profit margins lookin’ higher than them airplane views.” “Lost and Found Freestyle” is a standout from NIGO’s new compilation album I Know NIGO.
Latto, “Trust No Bitch”
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Big Latto is back. “Trust No Bitch” is a hard-hitting rap song that finds the Atlanta rapper showing off her skills as an MC with bar-heavy verses. Latto raps about the hate she receives in the game, before touching on her growing fame and wealth. “Four stories, seven-figure crib but somewhere on a villa/ I ain’t goin’ nowhere so it’s best these bitches get familiar,” he spits. Latto acknowledges that she can’t trust anyone because people tend to switch up as she gets richer. “Trust No Bitch” is a standout and one of Latto’s favorite tracks from her newly-released album 777. Read more about the album in our new interview with her here.
Omar Apollo, “Tamagotchi”
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“Tamagotchi” is a smooth single that finds Omar Apollo singing in both English and Spanish. On the track, he sings about his material wealth and the life he’s been afforded thanks to fame, also touching on his experiences traveling the world on tour. “Bitch, this Tamagotchi/ Tour bus through Milwaukee/ Bitch, I’m making bread/ Sound like Pavarotti/ Bitch, my bag Céline/ You can’t get it off me/ Bitch, this not my scene/ Vamos pa’ Miami,” he sings. “Tamagotchi” is an upbeat banger that will appear on Omar Apollo’s upcoming album, Ivory, which is slated for release on April 8.
Summer Walker & SZA f/ Cardi B, “No Love (Extended)”
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Summer Walker & SZA are back with the extended version of their hit collaboration “No Love,” except this time, they got some help from Cardi B, who surprises listeners by kicking off the track by singing in low, raspy vocals. Then she switches to rapping, where she talks about infidelity and being fed up in her relationship. “I just wanna be everything you need/ I wish you could see how you hurting me/ I got no more love, this time, I’m done with that/ I’m thinkin’ of ways that I can hurt you back,” she sings. The rest of the track is the same as the original, with Summer Walker and SZA keeping their exact same verses.
Denzel Curry f/ 454, “Sanjuro”
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“Sanjuro” is a dizzying new track from Denzel Curry that marks his first collaboration with fellow Florida rapper 454. Over Cardo production, Denzel Curry goes in, reflecting on his upbringing. He later switches up, discussing the struggles he faces as a result of his fame, spitting, “Hard to be a rapper when they makin’ you the target/ Niggas in the field and they be drillin’ like a sergeant.” With higher-pitched vocals, 454 comes in on the chorus, rapping, “Sunshine state with a great lil’ life/ For the ones that can’t everyday, quick pace/ In your face, broad day, jumpin’ on the interstate/ Too fast, might get caught up in a race/ Yeah, you know how it go in the states for a crate.” “Sanjuro” appears on Denzel Curry’s new album, Melt My Eyez, See Your Future.
Nicki Minaj f/ Fivio Foreign, "We Go Up"
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Nicki Minaj and Fivio Foreign teamed up for their new single, “We Go Up,” a gritty track that finds the duo skating over Brooklyn drill production. On the track, Nicki puts pressure on her competition, spitting, “Say my name, make ‘em nervous/ Uh, you bitches is salty, I give them pressure/ Uh, you bitches is salty, pass me the pepper/ Uh, you bitches be jacking mе like the Ripper.” After another dizzying verse from Nicki, Fivio Foreign steps in, matching the Queens rapper’s energy. “I’m with a baddie, she love the aggression/ I’m with a demon, he wanna get reckless/ I’m showin’ them both and I’m teachin’ ‘em lessons/ Now watch how I’m moving ‘cause I’m the investment,” he raps. Stay tuned for Fivio’s new album B.I.B.L.E., coming soon.
Kid Cudi, “Stars in the Sky”
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“Stars in the Sky” is an uptempo, pop-inspired record that finds Kid Cudi dancing over galactic production. He sings about exploring the world and finding his home, reciting, “Come on, catch a ride/ And we take it to places that we only dreamed/ I think I’m home/ This is my heaven, baby, day and night in my zone.” “Stars in the Sky” appears on the soundtrack for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Chance the Rapper, “Child of God”
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Chance the Rapper is back with his first solo single of 2022. “Child of God” is a sweet and soft track anchored in organ and piano keys that finds the Chicago artist delivering a soulful message. In two lengthy verses, Chance drops Biblical references while also discussing the struggles of breaking free from expectations and judgments. “Truth be told, I got the ball on a string/ Carried the weight of the world, but it came with some handles,” he raps. “Child of God” could suggest Chance the Rapper will be releasing a new album soon. Read more about the song in our new interview with Chance here.
Key Glock, “No Rap Cap”
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“No Rap Cap” is a slow-burning trap record from Key Glock, where the Memphis rapper talks about being a real street artist. While he clarifies that he’s from the streets, he also acknowledges his transition into rap, spitting, “Real trap nigga, but I rap now/ I started with crumbs, talk to the commas/ Copped me a Coupe every summer/ When I had got me my first gun, .30 had crumbed.” “No Rap Cap” appears on the deluxe edition of Key Glock’s Yellow Tape 2.
Buddy, “Hoochie Mama”
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“Hoochie Mama” is a thumping record from Buddy, where he brags about the different girls he gets. “I just got some coochie from a hoochie mama/ I just got some cat from a hood rat,” he spits. Elsewhere on the track, the Compton artist raps about riding around the city in a Chevrolet, while getting approached by women who are interested in his fame. “Yeah, uh, hoochie from the 60s/ Heard my song with Nipsey, now she wanna kiss me,” he adds. “Hoochie Mama” is the intro on Buddy’s latest project, Superghetto.
Larry June & Jay Worthy f/ Roc Marciano, “Maybe the Next Time”
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“Maybe the Next Time” is a retro track that unites Larry June, Jay Worthy, and Roc Marciano. Over a retro sample of Kleeer’s 1984 hit “Next Time It’s for Real,” Jay Worthy kicks off with vivid storytelling that touches on women and his rap skills. After a quick interlude, Larry June steps into the second verse, spitting, “Oh, it’s the pimpin’-ass nigga with a whole lot of guap/ Old school dippin’, but it cost me a lot.” Roc Marciano closes the track with slick bars about street deals. “Maybe the Next Time” is a soulful standout from Larry June and Jay Worthy’s joint project, 2 P’z in a Pod.
1 800 PAIN, "PEAKING"
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And now, it’s time for a bonus: something completely different than any of the other songs on this list. There’s a band called 1 800 PAIN that makes music that sounds exactly like what you’d expect from a group with their name—it’s glitchy, disorienting, and it might just make your ears bleed if you listen long enough. I promise you’ll feel something, though, which is rare these days. I don’t know if I should call this “music” or just describe it as an art project that’ll probably make you uncomfortable and reconsider the meaning of your own life. If the hellish past couple of years had a soundtrack, it’s this. The band had a successful 2020 song called “Hurt” that has over 10 million plays on Spotify, and now they’re back with an album called THEIR MONEY IS YOUR MONEY. The person behind the band, who asked to remain anonymous, sent it to me in an email and said, “It’s really just about robbin the rich and doing whatever you want with the money.” I respect it. On first listen, my personal favorite song is “PEAKING,” but I encourage you to listen yourself and see which one makes you feel something. Have a good weekend, everybody. —ES
