Songs of the Week: March 17th
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:
New Songs of the Week:
“King James” by Anderson .Paak
The most soulful voice in hip-hop is back with his first single off his upcoming album Ventura. “King James” is a groovy ode to those using their fame as a platform to uplift their community and better the world. Where many fans felt like Dr. Dre’s production on Oxnard created an identity crisis for Paak, on “King James” he seems to rediscovers himself in a fantastic way. It’s looking like Ventura could shape out to be another outstanding album from Anderson .Paak.
“We couldn’t stand to see our children shot dead in the streets
But when I finally took a knee
Them crackers took me out the league”
“Numb Numb juice” by Schoolboy Q
“Numb Numb Juice” is the first single off ScHoolboy Q’s long awaited fifth studio album. On this menacing track we hear Q call out industry rappers and fake gangstas for all kinds of “bitch shit.” The TDE rapper also dropped a dope video for the new single which you can check out here. Q is out for blood on this new track which should only intensify the anticipation surrounding the new project.
“Faking like you got it in your pockets, yeah, that’s bitch shit
Talking to them hoes, you steady gossip, yeah, that’s bitch shit
Telling on your mans so you can scram, yeah, that’s bitch shit
Pull it out and acting like it jam, yeah, that’s bitch shit”
“Wasteland” By Tierra Whack
Tierra Whack has been building a buzz lately through a series of singles which she refers to as “Whack History Month.” While everything she’s released recently has been very good, ”Wasteland” might just be my favorite track she’s put out since Whack World last year. This slower ode to curving guys is anchored by a pulsing chord progression played on an organ giving this song a hypnotizing feel.
“I was brought up by myself
And it’s by choice
You was on a bike
I was Rolls Royce ”
Throwback song of the week:
“Rush hour” by Mac Miller
“Rush Hour” is the third track off Mac’s major label debut GO:OD AM. The track is boastful yet insightful and honest as Mac frequently was. The song is about making money and basking in wealth but it is so different than most tracks with the same topic. Somehow Mac flexes how easily he makes money without ever putting himself on a pedestal and seeming unrelatable. Mac’s ability to connect with listeners while still being sincere about his insane life is one of the many things that made him so special and makes this song so special.
“I give a fuck less and less every day
The more you give a fuck, I guess the less you make
Homie we just out here tryna elevate
Heaven is a crime scene, stay behind the yellow tape”
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