Latto f/ Cardi B, “Put It On The Floor Again”
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Latto and Cardi B linked up for “Put It On The Floor Again,” the remix to Latto's original track, and it’s a certified banger. The track starts off exactly as the original with Latto delivering her catchy one-liner, “rip me out the plastic, I been actin’ brand new.” She then goes into a hard-hitting verse that shows her ruthless attitude and clever wordplay. Cardi hops on the track, delivering her first verse in quite some time, and it's definitely memorable. She hits listeners with zingers like, “Put a ribbon on me, I been actin' brand new” and “I been ballin' so damn hard, could've went to LSU.” “Put It On The Floor” was great before, but Latto and Cardi B on the track together took it to another level.
The Weeknd, Madonna, & Playboi Carti, “Popular”
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What do you get when the Weeknd, Madonna, Playboi Carti all unite on one song? Well, the result is “Popular,” an electric and sexy dance record. On the track, the Weeknd slides over a fun production, courtesy of Metro Boomin' and Mike Dean, as he sings about a girl lusting for fame. “She just want the fame, I know what she fiеnd/Give her a little tastе, runnin' back to me,” he sings. Playboi Carti’s contribution on the chorus might catch you off guard at first, but his unique delivery is why it works. And there is nothing wrong to be said about Madonna’s seductive verse, either. “Popular” appears on the soundtrack for The Idol.
Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem, “The Hillbillies”
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Earlier this week, rap's dynamic duo Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem teamed up for their new collaboration, “The Hillbillies.” Building on a sample of Bon Iver’s “PDLIF,” the track finds Baby Keem and Kendrick trading verses about their status and women while also comparing themselves to soccer legends Neymar and Messi. “Messi, 'bout to come in hot,” Keem spits, while Kendrick raps, “I'ma pass you to Neymar, he got time for your bestie, girl.” “The Hillbillies” comes after several successful collaborations between the two, including “family ties” and “range brothers.”
Metro Boomin’, Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, & Offset, “Annihilate”
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“Annihilate” is a super collaboration orchestrated by Metro Boomin’. The song unites Swae Lee with Lil Wayne and Offset, and the end result is legendary. On the track, Swae Lee delivers a compelling hook over Metro’s haunting production. Lil Wayne then swoops in a with a dynamic verse, spitting, “I see you got the black widow with you/You should've had a black hero with you/ I get an opp-arachnophobia.” Offset also flexes his smooth delivery, rapping, “My vision persistent, I took the game, it's over/I made a name, it's global, my enemy pass over/I took the way to the top, I had to learn to be smart.” “Annihilate” appears on Metro Boomin’ Presents: Across the Spider-Verse.
Dave & Central Cee, “Sprinter”
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“Sprinter” is bound to become a hit this summer. The vibrant record finds Dave and Central Cee joining forces over a summer beat, courtesy of Jo Caleb and Johnny Leslie. Central Cee kicks off with a fun verse, spitting, “Wearin' Skim 'cause she wanna be Kim and 'em/ Uh, alright, I know that you're bad, stop actin' innocent.” Dave matches Central Cee’s energy but delivers his verse with a little more bass in his voice. “Sprinter, two gyal in a van/Inter, two man in Milan, heard one of my tings datin' P. Diddy,” he raps. Dave and Central Cee make a great duo.
Gunna, “bread & butter”
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After a tumultuous year and a half, Gunna is back with “bread & butter.” The track, which is co-produced by Turbo, Omar Grand, and Cam Griffin, is a honest and vulnerable song that finds Gunna addressing the media attention following his arrest and legal case. “Never fucked a nigga, always stayed solid/Kept it real with niggas, never lied and always stay honest/Love my bro so much, I never change on 'em,” he spits. Some listeners will likely have opinions about Gunna’s message on the song, but for other fans, it will be nice to hear Gunna on wax again.
Kid Cudi, “Porsche Topless”
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“Porsche Topless” is an upbeat and energetic record coming from Kid Cudi. The song begins with a slow-burning and triumphant beat produced by BYNX and Jean Baptiste. On the track, over a loop of horns, Kid Cudi sounds like he is having fun as he raps and sings, “Celebratin', do a toast to the life/We live, we live through the night/And you see we got the glow, to the city/Get live, get live tonight.” Elsewhere on the track, he declares himself the G.O.A.T. “Porsche Topless” is expected to appear on Cudi’s upcoming album, Insano.
Saba & No I.D., “hue_man nature”
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“Hue_man nature” is a slick record with a classic feel that finds Saba sliding over a soulful beat, courtesy of No I.D. The song consists of just one verse, but Saba is so compelling, one verse is all he needs. “The mics I've touched they might leave dust/'Cause after me ain't nobody gon' wan' speak up/I need green like I'm Don Juan Bishop,” he spits. “Hue_man nature” is expected to appear on a forthcoming joint project from Saba and No I.D.
Kenny Mason, “Dracula”
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Kenny Mason is back with “Dracula,” a hypnotic track that samples Smokey Robinson’s “A Silent Partner in a Three-Way Affair.” As soft vocals of Smokey float in the background and a trap beat unravels, Kenny Mason spits lengthy verses with charisma and an undeniably smooth flow. “Might send a blitz to tackle somebody, I got expensive zap on my body/I don't do shit but handle money,” he spits on the chorus. “Dracula” is a catchy song that proves Kenny Mason’s star power as a leading act.
