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:

“CAPO” by NLE Choppa

CAPO, a song by NLE Choppa on Spotify

At the beginning of the year the world was introduced to 16 year old NLE Choppa when his high energy underground hit “Shotta Flow” broke onto the charts. The Memphis rapper is back this week with a cut even more exciting than his breakout hit. On “CAPO” Choppa once again shows his ability to lock into an instrumental and snap on verses but this time it’s his menacing hook that steals the show. This is the best song we’ve heard from the promising young artist only adding to the already existing excitement surrounding his name.

“Ran down in the street, man, this nigga tried to play me
 I hit one in the head but his gun was on safety
 They askin’ how I been, what I been feelin’ lately 
I got good aim in the pocket like I’m Brady”

— NLE Choppa "CAPO"

“WOAH” BY RICH THE KID (FEAT. MIGUEL & TY DOLLA $IGN)

Woah (feat. Miguel & Ty Dolla $ign), a song by Rich The Kid, Miguel, Ty Dolla $ign on Spotify

This week Rich the Kid dropped The World Is Yours 2. While Rich sticks to his tested formula for most of the album, the occasional detour into a more experimental direction lead to the best moments on the album. This is the case with the slower, wavy cut “Woah” which is the best song on the album. Everything about this song is pure bliss from Miguels beautiful harmonies on the chorus to Rich’s tasteful and entertaining first verse. This song can fit many different vibes giving it serious potential when it comes to sales. Regardless of how it sells, I don’t see this song leaving my constant rotation any time soon.

“She got that woah
 She got that drip slow
 She got that I might pull up on her buy a Range Rove”

— Rich The Kid "Woah"

“Jailbreak the Tesla” by Injury Reserve (Feat. Amine)

Jailbreak the Tesla (feat. Aminé), a song by Injury Reserve, Aminé on Spotify

This week, critically acclaimed rap trio Injury Reserved teamed up with Amine for their second release this year. “Jailbreak the Tesla” is a grinding cut anchored by a futuristic instrumental filled with high-tech sound effects. Injury Reserve and Amine go bar for bar throughout the song rapping about their cars and connecting it to when everyone was obsessed with jailbreaking their apple products. It appears an album is on the near horizon for Injury Reserve which is always a reason for excitement.

“Had the iPod Touch with the Redsn0w
Cydia, but you could pirate all the apps though
They would have security cams by the back doors
Nigga, this was Limewire on crack, though”

— Richie With a T "Jailbreak the Tesla"

Throwback song of the week:

“M.F.T.R” by Pusha T (Feat. The Dream)

M.F.T.R., a song by Pusha T, The-Dream on Spotify

In 2015 Pusha T released King Push, a perfect precursor for his masterpiece that was Daytona. The third track on the album “M.F.T.R” stands for “More Famous Than Rich” and showcases King Push coming for the throat of all clout chasers in the industry. Pusha has always made a point of his authenticity and “M.F.T.R” is one of the best examples. The Dream assists on the song and sings an epic hook that sits perfectly on top of the polished instrumental. “M.F.T.R” is a sleeper in Pusha T’s excellent discography and a personal favorite.