Welcome to “Songs of the Week” a weekly segment where I highlight three of the best new songs released the week prior along with one throwback song of the week. To stay up to date on all new music, follow my Spotify playlist “What I’m Feeling” which is updated weekly to always include the freshest new music. Always 30 songs, hottest always at the top. Stream it here:

A playlist updated weekly with whatever new songs I'm feeling at the time. Always 30 songs and in order with what I'm feeling the most at the top.

New Songs of the Week:

“MIDDLE CHILD” by J. Cole

MIDDLE CHILD, a song by J. Cole on Spotify

J. Cole has been on a rampage as of late and it seems like it’s just the beginning. Throughout the second half of 2018 he snapped on features left and right and now it’s his turn. Last week he released the epic track “MIDDLE CHILD,” the leading single for his newest album. Cole raps the best we’ve heard in years as he switches between numerous flows and raps about being a bridge between two generations. Cole’s flow over this grand T-Minus beat is absolutely perfect and it helps him make his point in an effective and easy to understand fashion. Get hyped, if these last couple months are any indication, this new Cole project could be excellent.

“To the OGs, I’m thankin’ you now
Was watchin’ you when you was pavin’ the ground
I copied your cadence, I mirrored your style
I studied the greats, I’m the greatest right now”

— J. cole "MIDDLE CHILD"

“Meet Again” by Maxo Kream

Meet Again, a song by Maxo Kream on Spotify

I am absolutely convinced that there is no one realer than Maxo Kream in the rap game. Nobody tells stories in a more authentic way and “Meet Again” is perfect proof. Over the five-minute song Maxo locks into the instrumental and opens up about all of his homies that are either locked up or passed away. Maxo’s stories are captivating and the Mike Dean instrumental is a perfect fit for this song. Hopefully this cut ends up leading to an album but I’m not optimistic.

“I’d rather be carried by 6 before I’m judged by 12
Fuck 12, before I tell, I’ll take a .38 shell”

— Maxo Kream "Meet Again"

“Soho” by Boogie (Feat. JID)

Soho (feat. JID), a song by Boogie, JID on Spotify

A clear standout on a very good Boogie album, “Soho” is a badass bop where the two talented young MCs sound irritated and fed up leading to some high energy bars and witty lines. JID is one of the best lyricist in the game and he flexes his crafty wordplay on an exceptional feature. It is refreshing to hear a provoked Boogie opposed to the reflective and troubled Boogie we have all come to love.

“I think I should sign to Death Row though,
I’m loco, I’m pocky from poppin’ the pistol at popo”

— JID "Soho"

Throwback Song of the Week:

“Can’t C Me” By 2Pac

Can't C Me, a song by 2Pac on Spotify

This song is the one of the greatest MCs in history at his absolute best – kicking straight up G shit. The opening line is one of the best openers in rap history and almost every bar to follow is just as quotable. No song can make me feel close to as badass as “Can’t C Me” and it’s an absolute essential in Pac’s legendary catalogue. If someone who is unfamiliar with 2Pac’s music ever asks me what they should listen to first, the answer is always “Can’t C Me.” This song is incredible and embodies exactly what gangsta rap is. R.I.P.