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Hip-hop and R&B had some very strong showings this past week thanks to some choice singles and albums hitting stores. It also didn't hurt that a certain G.O.O.D. Music artist dropped a new track seemingly out of nowhere that highlights all three of his talents; that'd be rapping, singing, and producing. Elsewhere, the Maybach Music Group saw one of its members drop a hungry new track while the Chicago drill scene continued to rise.
Begin reading through the list of the week's best track by clicking below.
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Wale "The Arrival"
To say Wale sounds hungry as his latest track, "The Arrival," would be a massive understatement. The same could say for our eagerness for his third full-length, I Ain't Perfect, which is off to a very strong start here.
Lil Reese "Us"
The essence of drill music is alive and well and that is clear with Lil Reese's "Us." With a crisp, heavy bouncing beat from Young Chop this track really bangs hard through the speakers. Reese catches the attention of the young and gritty generation with that 'I don't give a damn' attitude. This track surely could bring Lil Reese to the top.
Miguel "Do You..."
With the release of his sophomore album this past week, Miguel's been on a roll dropping videos to support the project. His best move was dropping the visuals for drugs-love anthem "Do You...," one of many highlights on Kaleidoscope Dream. This cut finds Miguel in top form, both vocally and with his songwriting, as the track builds into a smooth jam.
Kendrick Lamar f/ Dr. Dre "Compton"
As if we needed any help getting excited for good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar whetted our appetites ever further with a leak from the upcoming LP earlier this week. On “Compton,” Lamar busts out some characteristically impressive verses over an old-school-meets-new-school beat by Just Blaze. Also, you can't go wrong with Lamar spitting alongside Dr. Dre.
Kid Cudi "King Wizard"
Putting his alt-rock endeavors to the side, Kid Cudi returned to what he does best this week with a second taste of the upcoming Indicud. “King Wizard” features Cudi’s full range with rapid flows alongside some dark vocals. The whole thing goes down on top of a grimy, futuristic backing track produced by the Kid himself.
