Remixd Mag has documented the best new songs that should be in heavy rotation this week. Most of the records listed here address fake friends, show gratitude toward day ones, and encourage others to live their truth. Even though these tunes have many differences, they have a common denominator. Listening in, you’ll notice that they all go hard.
Read our picks below:
1) Quavo – “Greatness”
Quavo’s new single, “Greatness,” pays homage to Takeoff, his late nephew, and a fellow member of Migos and Unc & Phew. The victorious hip-hop cut is filled with sentimental yet transparent lyrics about how this sudden death has impacted him. Similarly, Quavo reminisces about the Migos’ rise to fame and applauds their accomplishments as a collective. Yet, despite this, the rapper believes the group is incomplete without their superior ad-libber and rhymester. Subsequently, Quavo also touches on his grieving process. The rapper intends to keep Takeoff’s legacy alive and ensure their loved ones are straight. “Came in, swept the game like a storm with the motherfuckin’ flow, nigga, Take’ did that (On God),” he raps. “So don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone, young nigga, it can’t come back (Damn)/I’m a make sure mama straight (Mama)/Especially mama Take’ (Treet).”
2) Desiigner – “Two In One”
The former G.O.O.D Music signee declares that he discovered his own path to success in his newest offering, “Two In One.” As he swerves past the opposing forces, Desiigner accelerates toward the riches. His dedication to the grind influences women to pay him frequent visits. Just like the results of his hard work, the rapper promises to give his admirers 100%. Elsewhere, he warns the hater’s “talkin’ out their face.” If they don’t cool it, he’ll turn up the heat by himself or with his hittas. At first, the production takes on a spine-chilling trap style. Then, it immerses itself in drill arrangements and a wail that’ll give you goosebumps.
3) Blac Youngsta – “Where I’m From”
“Where I’m From” is one of the many highlights from his new project, Bank Appointment. The spooky trap beat endorses Black Youngsta’s intolerance for shifty behavior. He even questions these people’s motives from the start. “How you expectin’ me to get somewhere in life when deep inside you really want something from me?” The rapper continues the song by examining how others move in his hometown. On the outside looking in, Blac Youngsta indicates that the general population only becomes invested in someone’s life if they’re on the brink of success. In an off-beat cadence, the rapper speaks about being his biggest fan. He also expresses his support toward those wrongfully convicted while dropping a few warning bars for the opps.
4) Wiz Khalifa – “Ink My Whole Body”
Although this record is finely aged, the rapper has decided to drop it along with some of his other standout cuts on Star Power. The mixtape, which is 15 years old, will officially be available on all streaming platforms today. Wiz said about the release, “I’m pumped to have Star Power on streaming platforms for fans to hear their favorites from this tape.” The list of smash hits includes “So High” and “Flickin Ashes.” Star Power dropped on September 17, 2008 and is hosted by DJ Deez. The album features collaborations from Chevy Woods and producers, Sledgren, E. Dan, Johnny Juliano, Rocky Fontaine, and Big Jerm. Like the title implies, “Ink My Whole Body” is about treating your body like a canvas. Wiz taps into his laid-back cadence to state that no one can dictate him.
5) Jim Jones and Hitmaka – “Seen The Money.”
Hitmaka and Jim Jones question the broke boys about their streams of income in “Seen The Money.” Sampling Alicia Keys‘ “You Don’t Know My Name,” the hip-hop offering finds the rapper implying that he and the penny-pinching opps do not make the same annually. As he comes in strong with braggadocious bars, Jim Jones effortlessly shows how he’s one of the rap vets. The song’s name takes inspiration from the alleged altercation between Jones and Freddie Gibbs at Prime 112 in Miami. The flex-worthy record will be featured on Hitmaka and Jim Jones’ upcoming project, Back In My Prime. In this excerpt, their lavish lifestyles are centered on “We jumping out of Ferraris and private jets without a suitcase, ’cause we shop when we land, we got no top on the lamb.”
6) Wowashwow – “Class Enrollment”
Wowashwow teaches others how to be a ray of sunshine in such a clouded world in “Class Enrollment.” Backed by a fun pop meets Jersey Club beat, the rapstress speaks about working hard for what she wants. Similarly, she tells others that they shouldn’t discredit her elevation. Wowashwow fights back the assumptions with pure facts on how she rose to the top. “Bitch I ain’t never had the silver spoon/Black kid statistic turned me to a goon/And now I want the moon.” The record also pushes others to pursue their dreams and not to let anyone’s narcissism hold them back. “This is the song you play when negative influences try to affect your self-worth,” she states. Throughout the record, Wowashwow exhibits a poetic-styled cadence and top-tier lyricism.
7) d4vd – “Placebo Effect”
d4vd refuses to believe that what he had with an ex was real in “Placebo Effect.” After going through the motions of heartache, the singer vows never to love again. Or, in his words, “I’d rather float off in the wind.” At the same time, d4vd attempts to look at the bigger picture, suggesting that their split could be a blessing in disguise. The break-up seems to take a toll on the singer, who expresses, “I can’t/Remember what was a dream/Or a memory Love isn’t real Not to me.” The music video accompanying this record shows the R&B artist lying on the concrete while a group of men in white attire attempt to pick him up off the ground. “Placebo Effect” showcases d4vd’s smooth vocal delivery and the foreboding R&B production.
8) Justin Love – “No Friends”
New Jersey native, Justin Love, addresses the fake behavior displayed by individuals who call themselves his ally in “No Friends.” The fun piano-led R&B beat is a great accessory to Justin Love’s direct lyricism and sonically pleasing vocal range. In “No Friends,” the singer speaks about one-sided friendships and keeping a distance from those who aren’t sincere with their actions. Although he wants to remain amicable, Justin Love doesn’t want to be close to these energy vampires. The artist also mentions when he noticed they weren’t there for him from the get-go. “I was feeding friends/That was always not my friends/Always on my side When it was time for me to spend,” he sings.
