10 Tracks That Slap

04.13.20
10 Tracks That Slap

Kari Faux - While God Was Sleepin'...
https://youtu.be/k77Hhj9EVOs

Kari Faux spits powerful bars from her heart while rapping over a simple boom-bap drum loop. Faux’s vocals are slightly disturbing yet they draw you in closer. Shot on a camcorder, the “While God Was Sleepin’” visual is very well edited and aesthetically pleasing.

Jean Dawson - Power Freaks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CB5BzBNKYY
Kai Bandz - Did Alotta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbd9Oq17sw

Kai Bandz reflects on ups and downs in his latest cut "Did Alotta." The Fairfield rapper talks about home invasions gone wrong and dreaming about his burgeoning rap career against all odds.

Mozzy - Pricetag ft. Polo G, Lil Poppa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOy1bXdtcgs

Mozzy recruits Polo G and Lil Poppa for his latest single "Pricetag" from his debut album "Beyond Bulletproof" out May 1st. 

Aflacko - Backstreets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zzfl0_7WbA

It's rare to find a song longer than three minutes in Aflacko's catalog but that's ok. The Oakland native can concisely tell vivid stories in a short amount of time and his latest single "Backstreets" is no different. 

Avelino - Prey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd7V2j-GT7M

As we wait for news on Avelino's debut album, the north London native delivers a single to hold us over. With one-of-a-kind ad-libs, what's not to love. 

Turbo, Gunna & Young Thug - Quarantine Clean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn6zWAKjzQ0

The only quarantine-based song you should ever listen to. 

Rico Nasty - Popstar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAqyz1oGKu4

Rico Nasty going pop? 

MEDHANE - STOP PLAYING, HIT ME UP 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrSbycJyfPA&feature=youtu.be

The NY rapper keeps things pushing with "STOP PLAYING, HIT ME UP." The rapper discusses topics such as the meaning of life, love, heartbreak and friendship over the Thelonious Martin-produced cut. 

RMR - DEALER 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sllUioMHJY

The ever-elusive RMR delivers his second single "Dealer." The video finds him on the beach getting buried alive. You can find the single on the upcoming "Drug Dealing Is A Lost Art" EP. 

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