The Best New Hip-Hop This Week

The best hip-hop news of the week includes albums, videos and songs from Danny Brown, Drake, Lil Durk and more.

Condemn. Here’s a quick look at hip-hop this week: Snoop Dogg said he stop smoking; Baby Keem I dropped a movie; Andrew 3000 income (without blowsalthough Lupe Fiasco has a plan to resolve this problem); Drake extended his album For all dogs and his tour with J. Cole; and Diddy was for follow-up for sexual assault. I’m as exhausted as you. Let’s move on to the music.

Here’s the best in hip-hop this week ending November 17, 2023.

2 Chainz and Lil Wayne — Welcome 2 Collegrove

I debated not putting the album art for this one – really, the AI ​​went too far – but there was no doubt that it belonged on this list. The chemistry between these two has been strong for over a decade, resulting in an album that easily exceeds the sum of its parts (which is no small feat when it’s the parts). They also pay a little homage to their first meeting of minds on “Duffle Bag Boy,” giving us all a reason to revisit this classic.

Danny Brown — Forty

Even at 42, I was never able to read Danny Brown as an adult. His dizzying, high-octane raps and zany, poke-the-bear sense of humor have always lent themselves to a sort of Peter Pan syndrome in the perception of his music, even when he let go of the personal, poetic side. . Do you know what I’m saying? in 2019. Today, post-pandemic, he is older and wiser, with even more ideas to share. With the quality output he is known for, it is worth a listen.

DijahSB — The flower that knew

In a case of admitted bias, I’m highlighting an acquaintance who has flirted with the limelight and deserves so much more. Hip-hop is a tapestry and sometimes tends to downplay or overlook threads that aren’t as practical (like, say, a non-binary rapper who largely sticks to the soulful raps of Slum Village). I say crazy to all that. The flower that knew is an interesting ride, no matter what you think of the Rhodes keys and clever raps.

Drake — For all dogs: scary hours

Is it an EP? Is this the deluxe edition? Who knows, it doesn’t matter? Drake still raps, folks. Sound the alarm.

While he could be faulted for his brevity, it’s so rare for Drake to rap for a full project that we’ll take what we can get — especially when so many of the raps are this good.

Lil Durk— Nightmares in the trenches

I admit that this fast hitter from the Chicago staple was way off my radar before today, which makes his appearance a pleasant surprise, thanks in part to a slew of guest verses from exciting rising stars like Rob49, Icewear Vezzo and Durk’s OTF cohorts. Every Dodge Charger with tinted windows will probably blow it over the weekend, and I can’t say I’m crazy about it.

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42Dugg — “SpinDatBac”

42 Dugg is recovering well from his near miss, picking up where he left off before his recent stint in prison. “SpinDatBac” is a solid bounce track, true to the bass-heavy street anthem style that garnered the Detroit native so much attention in the beginning.

Common, DJ Premier — “In Moe (Speculation)”

Lonnie Rashid Lynn and DJ Premier are a magical combination for rap traditionalists and it’s a shame that we’ve only really heard them together a handful of times in the last 30 years (in one case, the result of a joint feature film alongside Royce Day 5’9). A vintage Premier beat and a pair of expansive Com verses – a simple recipe, but one that works.

The Alchemist – “Paint Different” Feat. Current$y

In the same vein as Common and Premier, Curren$y and Alchemist are one of those duos where when you see their names joined, playing is a must. Noodley saxophone and insistent bass support the duo’s latest collaboration, which has just been released Fly high 2a project that could never attract too much attention.

Jay Rock — “Always Like That” Feat. Bongo by the way

The Best of Watts continues the rollout of his long-awaited fourth album with a song that doesn’t push him too far from his comfort zone. It’s somewhat reminiscent of his biggest hit to date, “Win,” with triumphant horns and powerful verses reiterating Jay’s certifications.

Kembe X – “Rolling Stoned” Feat. Hippie Sabotage and Isaiah Rashad

I’ll always accept new Isaiah Rashad, but especially when it’s a rare Kembe to stay tuned. “Rolling Stoned” is an easy, hypnotic rider that fits a variety of listening situations, from club to car to smoke session.

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