Songs of the Week: May 26th
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:
“Ransom” by Lil Tecca
Chicago rapper Lil Tecca is gaining momentum fast. With a video directed by Cole Bennett, “Ransom” might be the worlds introduction the young buzzing artist. The infectious cut, which is just over two minutes, hosts the young emcee letting the world know he’s next and flexing what he already has. The song is extremely fun and is undoubtably a summer 2019 anthem.
“I know I’m boutta blow-oh-whoa, I ain’t dumb
They try to take my flow, I take they ass for ransom”
“SPEEDBOAT” by Denzel Curry
Denzel Curry is one of the most talented artists rapping right now and he seems to only be getting better. The Florida emcee is following up his excellent 2018 album TA13OO this Friday (May 31st) with the release of his new album ZUU. “SPEEDBOAT” is the second single to be released from the album and has only added to the excitement already surrounding this new project. The hard-hitting hook will be stuck in your head after one listen and Denzel snaps with two wicked verses.
“Put a red beam to your head like Arby’s
Either go to school, go to jail or the army
Keep a close eye on the things tryna harm me
Warn me if anybody try to swarm me”
“Keisha Had A Baby” by YG (Feat. Rose Gold)
LA rapper YG dropped his new album 4REAL 4REAL this past week and it is full of vivid stories and west coast bangers. “Keisha Had A Baby” is the seventh track on the album and features vocals from Rose Gold. The cut is slower than most of YG’s music and is built around beautiful piano chords setting the tone for the slow jam. YG has always been a great storyteller and “Keisha Had A Baby” is another perfect example as we’re introduced to Keisha and her relationship with two different men.
“Young Keshia, so fly, so diva
So wise, so eager, so hot, high fever”
Throwback Song of the Week:
“Ghetto Symphony” by A$AP Rocky (Feat. Gunplay & A$AP Ferg)
“Ghetto Symphony” is a clear standout off of A$AP Rocky’s excellent debut album, LONG.LIVE.A$AP. Rocky is aided by Gunplay and A$AP Ferg on the iconic cut and kills his first verse. Rocky’s fashion raps shine throughout this entire album and are very tastefully scattered throughout his verse on “Ghetto Symphony”. Ferg brings up the rear and sounds absolutely insane on the third verse which fits the mood of the song and ties it up nicely.
“Yeah, my mouth is full of gold and I’m a city boy
And my outfit was in Vogue, I’m a pretty boy
Bounce, boy, Flacko tell ‘em holla at a nigga, G
Riding on my enemies, this my ghetto symphony”
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