Songs of the Week: May 12th
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:
“RICKY” by Denzel Curry
This week Denzel Curry began what looks to be the rollout for his new album when he released his hard-hitting single “RICKY”. The song, which is equal parts aggressive and catchy, was accompanied by a thrilling music video and is the Florida rapper’s first release since his excellent 2018 album TA13OO. The song is named after Denzel’s father and pays tribute to him by quoting the man as well as telling stories from Denzel’s childhood. The energetic cut is the perfect start to the rollout out of one of the most anticipated albums of 2019.
“That was back in Carol City, yeah, when I was just a jit
With the all-black faded Dickie with the Raider fit
That was it, we was lit, y’all wasn’t even shit yet
We was Three 6, Wu-Tang mixed with Dipset”
“Racks on Me” HoodRich Pablo Juan
HoodRich Pablo Juan is one of the most influential voices in the Atlanta trap scene regardless if it has translated into mainstream success. His newest album BLO: The Movie came out this week and is his first release of the year. The first track on the project “Racks on Me” instantly lured me into this project and has been on repeat since its drop. Spiffy Global crafts a perfect instrumental for Pablo’s auto-tuned vocals to melt in to for the songs short two minute duration giving the song a dreamy bounce that is the perfect soundtrack to the end of a late night. With his lyrics, HoodRich reminds us that not every song needs to have deep conceptual meaning or any specific narrative to still be an enjoyable listen. “Racks on Me” is one of the most addicting songs that has dropped this year and a perfect intro to an album that exceeded expectations.
“Walk in, my diamonds is dancing
Too many racks, I can’t hold up my pants
Thick thighs and I like how she dancing
Fuck all that broke shit, bitch, we having bands”
“She Live” by Maxo Kream (Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Houston OG Maxo Kream is hot right now after a string of well received singles and it seems like we could get a new album for the emcee any week now. His latest single “She Live” is anchored by an excellent hook first sang by Maxo then Megan Thee Stallion. Both artists sound great over the spacious instrumental that is basically just a drum track with a kicking 808. This song has major mainstream appeal and I could see it being Maxo’s biggest hit thanks to the catchy hook and the team up with Megan Thee Stallion who is gaining more momentum everyday.
“Yellowbone Tina, dark skin Keisha, hood bitch, she gon’ set it off like Latifah
Bad bitch down in Miami like Trina, bougie bitch only ride Benz or Beamer”
Throwback Song of the Week:
“EdEddnEddy” by JID
“EdEddnEddy” is the fourth song off JID’s 2017 release The Never Story. The short, one-verse, no-hook song showcases JID reminiscing about his childhood and loyalist of friends. The beat is simple and doesn’t take any attention away from JID’s witty word play and unique flow. The song is a slower bop that is an essential for laidback car rides with your day ones.
“We was celebrating life, tryna get to the fetti
But me and my two niggas, we like Ed, Edd ‘n’ Eddy”
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