Songs of the Week: July 7th

By Spencer Lobdell

Welcome to “Songs of the Week” a weekly segment where I highlight three of the best new songs released the week prior. To stay up to date on all new music, follow our playlist “Hot 30” on Apple Music and Spotify. “Hot 30” is updated daily to always include the freshest new music. Always 30 songs, hottest always at the top. Stream it here:

A playlist updated weekly by team members at StereoVision with the hottest new rap and hip-hop music. Always 30 songs with the hottest tracks at the top.

Songs of the week:

“Sunset” by J. Cole & Young Nudy

Sunset (feat. J. Cole & Young Nudy), a song by Dreamville, J. Cole, Young Nudy on Spotify

Although Dreamville’s Revenge of the Dreamers III collaborative album was packed full of high energy hits, it’s no doubt that head-honcho J. Cole and Young Nudy snatched the best joint on the tape with “Sunset”. The menacing track was originally titled “God Flinch” and featured Drake and while he may have been left off the Dreamville project there is still hope that this verse could appear on producer ChaseTheMoney’s debut album. This track is anchored by a sinister hook from J. Cole that is equal parts addicting and epic. Cole and Nudy both take full advantage of their respective verses, rapping about the dangers of their hometowns without ever forgetting to flex their excessive wealth. “Sunset” is an excellent track that should always be discussed when speaking on Cole’s impressive discography.

“Just made a mil’, I counted it once
I think I go spread it around in the slums
2-6 boy, that’s where I’m from
Help me get used to the sound of the drum”

— J. Cole "Sunset"

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“Phone Numbers” by Dominic Fike

Phone Numbers, a song by Dominic Fike on Spotify

Every morning when we wake up from our night's rest we are one day closer to the inevitable hour where Dominic Fike is the biggest star in music. The young pop-rapper’s overflowing potential is obvious on all three singles leading up to his forthcoming debut album with this weeks release, “Phone Numbers”, potentially being the best of the batch. On “Phone Numbers” Fike takes two perspectives: on the hook, he is an old acquaintance of the artist wondering why Dom won’t call him back or give him something, while on the verses, he is simply Dominic Fike rapping about how fast his incredible life is moving. Fike flexes some serious bars on this track as well as an infectious chorus that’ll have you hitting repeat all day.

“And yes, I moved lil’ shawty from ‘round
And she’ve been all in my business as of late
I got rich so goddamn fast
They want this break, can’t catch a break”

— Dominic Fike "Phone Numbers"

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“Cellout” by 03 Greedo & Travis Barker

Cellout, a song by 03 Greedo, Travis Barker on Spotify

New music from locked-up living-legend 03 Greedo always warrants immediate play regardless of what else is going on. This week, the Los Angeles icon released a brand new EP with drummer/producer Travis Barker titled Meet The Drummers and the intro titled “Cellout” is an instant hit. Throughout the whole song 03 cleverly goes back and forth between “not wanting to sell out” and “wanting to get out of his cell”. While the double meaning of sell/cell is extremely entertaining throughout the whole song, the cut is far deeper than witty wordplay as Greedo dives into what he expects from his homies well he’s locked up and also how life is inside the pen. With every release, Greedo’s musical catalog grows stronger and the chorus of voices simultaneously yelling “Free 03” gets louder.

“So much work keep weighing, think the scale off
Niggas out here broke, steady faking like they well off
Don’t let me go to jail and then get out and heard you fell off
I’ma peel these calendars inside the dirty cell off”

— 03 Greedo "Cellout"

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Songs of the Week: June 9th

By Spencer Lobdell

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:

“Açaí Bowl” by Dominic Fike

Açaí Bowl, a song by Dominic Fike on Spotify

Ultra-talented singer/rapper Dominic Fike blessed us this week with the release of the absolutely beautiful ballad that is “Açaí Bowl”. In three minutes the Florida artist perfectly captures modern love and showcases his innate knack for impactful melodies. This song is immensely powerful and shows exactly how to tastefully execute a love song in our current musical climate. After listening to this song it’s hard to not get Frank Ocean Blonde vibes and even harder to not be insanely excited for new music from Dominic Fike.

“And when they locked me up, she never listened to her friend, they told her “move on” movin’ on
And now she tells that same bitch ‘’My shoes Prada, my boo bought ‘em, I do love him’’
You know them bitches mad as fuck
I let my smile show ‘til these bitches had enough”

— Dominic Fike "Açaí Bowl"

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“Out Tha Mud” by Roddy Ricch

Out Tha Mud, a song by Roddy Ricch on Spotify

Mr. LA (AKA Roddy Ricch) cannot miss. The past year has been hit after hit for the young rapper and “Out Tha Mud” is the next installment in the series we have all been unconditionally enamored with for the past year. Roddy’s unique flows sharply slice through the menacing, flute-driven, June James instrumental. The accompanying video gives the cut an even darker personality as it showcases Roddy and his friends hanging out at a mansion flexing their impressive arsenal. At this point, every song the SoCal rapper releases is a must listen.

“Hey, gang slide, gang slide, that’s what I was doing last year
A lot of people say I’m being humble, nigga, this the last year
Got so many bands, I’m the cashier, hey
A nigga retired the hats, bitch I can’t do no cappin’ here”

— Roddy Ricch "Out Tha Mud"

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“K.R.I.T HERE” by Big K.R.I.T

K.R.I.T. HERE, a song by Big K.R.I.T. on Spotify

Big K.R.I.T is back after his critically acclaimed independent album 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time with some new southern heat. On “K.R.I.T HERE” the Mississippi rapper revisits his record deal with Def Jam and how happy he is to now be independently making the music he loves. The song is so fun and the pitched up DJ Camper instrumental just adds to the party. The song reminds me of “Big Bank”, the third cut off 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time. If this correlation suggests that K.R.I.T’s new album is reminiscent of his 2017 release then I couldn’t be more excited.

“Drop me off at the top, got that key with no lock
Play for the team that I own, ain’t no takin’ my spot”

— Big K.R.I.T "K.R.I.T HERE"

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Throwback Song of the Week:

“SOMETHING NEW” by Juice WRLD

Come&Go

Due to the insane success of Goodbye & Good Riddance and the near overnight sensation that was “Lucid Dreams” most of Juice WRLD’s earlier music has been widely overlooked and forgotten. This contains an abundance of SoundCloud cuts which all show so clearly why we fell in love with the heartbroken Chicago artist. “SOMETHING NEW” might be the best Juice WRLD song you won’t find on streaming services in large part to the rattling hook which showcases a young Juice flexing on his surplus of girls with his drop-top whip. If you like Juice WRLD, you need to know this song.

“Money come and go
Bitches come and go too
She was getting old
Have to cop something new
First I’ll drop my hoe, then i drop my sunroof
Then I throw my dough up, because I want to”

— Juice WRLD "SOMETHING NEW"

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