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Paris Texas has been having themselves an incredible year thanks to a string of releases that show off the group’s versatility. Comprised of Felix and Louie Pastel, the group has shown off a ton of versatility as they are consistently creating experimental sounds that result in high-energy bangers. On Friday, the two came right back into the fray with a song called “girls like drugs” which immediately brings out some rap-rock vibes.

As you will immediately hear, distorted guitars are driving the production forward, all while both artists sound like their vocals are mixed in the rawest form. There is an undeniable energy to this track and with the subject matter at hand, it’s easy to see why. If you haven’t checked out Paris Texas yet, this is your opportunity to do so.

Quotable Lyrics:

You be out here looking for a rich n***a, huh?
Tryna look like a mood, he gon’ trick on you, huh?
Got a brand new crib off of OnlyFans
That n***a rap but his homies are his only fans

Princess Nokia has built quite the fanbase over the last few years thanks to some dope projects and a consistent change in styles. From New York rap to pop-punk, Princess Nokia has been able to push boundaries and with each new song, fans are excited to see what they will bring next. In her latest song, Nokia links up with Yung Baby Tate for a catchy pop-rap anthem called “Boys Are From Mars” that plays off of the infamous phrase “boys are from Mars, girls are from Venus.”

With this track, both artists deliver some braggadocios lyrics all while lamenting about the men in their lives that always seem to disappoint them. It’s a subject matter that fits both artist’s styles well, and their voices truly shine here from start to finish.

You can stream the new track, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Boy, get out of my way
I’m not the one, not the two, with my heart, you do not play
You was puttin’ on a show, you was never gonna stay
So I took my UFO and I went up on my way

Westside Gunn slid through in August with his first project of the year and the eighth installment in the Hitler Wears Hermes series. The Buffalo MC has largely been putting in work behind the scenes, including the launch of his gallery in his hometown. However, the rapper’s HWH8 arrived in two parts with Side B dropping on Friday. Another 20 songs of gritty New York boom-bap production filled with raw bars of high-fashion and cocaine references.

Westside’s ear for curation is on high on his latest project. On Side B, the rapper enlists the first lady of Griselda and 2 Chainz for “Forest Lawn.” With Camoflauge Monk handling the production, Westside Gunn leads the track before 2 Chainz slides through for the second and Armani closes out the track.

Peep the record below and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section.

Quotable Lyrics
When I’m in first, your foes defend me
Coming in first, your folks offend me
I’m in the Rolls, no first amendment
I close the gap, I told my dentist
I used to trap next door to Wendys

It’s not everyday that we get new music from Danny Brown but when we do, we’re certainly grateful for it. The rapper emerged this week alongside rapper Payday for her single, “Vampire” ahead of the release of her project, Rap In A Can. The single finds the two artists swapping bars over grungy, distorted production that sounds only fitting for an artist like Danny Brown to feature on. The spooky vibes are met with cutthroat bars, as Payday raps, “I will dismember any MC dissin’ me/ My girl keeps missin’ me while I make history.” Danny Brown comes in with his signature squawky voice as he flexes his lyrical aptitude over these other MCs. 

Check out Payday’s collaboration with Danny Brown below and share our thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
All horror in my aura we be running the score up
Got ’em biting all the verses but they die by the chorus
What we do in the shadows is a matter of time
‘Til I’m getting that neck and ya soul is mine
Gotta aim for your heart if you’re playing the part
Everything come to light,  what we do in the dark? 

Mobile, Alabama has been a hot spot in hip-hop in recent years. Though it’s a rather unsuspecting location for stars to be born, there are some incredibly talented rappers and singers from Mobile, AL who’ve been introduced to us over the years. OMB Peezy, specifically, has been among those putting on for the city. In recent times, he’s been sharing a steady stream of singles, though many of them are solely available on his YouTube channel. This week, he debuted his new single, “Breathe” ft. Mapy as a live performance video. Backed by violinists, the rapper sits next to his muse as he details the pain and hardships he’s faced over the years, and bouncing back from any loss he’s taken.

Check the record out below.

Quotable Lyrics
Ride with something big
Knock a n***a shit off, I’m still a big dawg
Make one call, get a n***a picked off
Brians on the sidewalk 

John River is direct and brutally honest in his latest single “Confessions of a Broke N***a.”

The Toronto rapper and activist, who has long been battling illness, is adept at storytelling through his lyrics, with many socially conscious songs backed by a catchy tune and addictive beat. This is no exception.

In the track, River mentions that he’s been stressed, working on a new project for four months, and delves into some of his reflections from the past year.

River is known for his activism, particularly his history of elevating the Black Lives Matter movement, where he wore a shirt with the BLM logo to the 2015 Much Music Music Awards, a bold statement at the time. A year later, the rapper attracted attention yet again when he wore a shirt that said “Stop Blaming Muslims” to the 2016 ceremony.

In “Confessions of a Broke N*gga,” River continues his advocacy, speaking out on his opinion that white people should not say the N word. He breaks the reasoning down into vivid, and frankly, hilarious, metaphors. It’s really “not that complicated,” River says.

Check out the song below.

Quotable Lyrics:

In all-white world saying n***s just the wrinkle
Why am I allowed and you not?
You wanna say it so bad we’ll take the shit that you got
Like colleges, scholarships, nepotism, politics
Don’t forget our houses aren’t bigger than your cottages
Your best friends Black? That makes you an apologist
‘Cause staring at the stars doesn’t make you an astrologist n***a

John River is direct and brutally honest in his latest single “Confessions of a Broke N***a.”

The Toronto rapper and activist, who has long been battling illness, is adept at storytelling through his lyrics, with many socially conscious songs backed by a catchy tune and addictive beat. This is no exception.

In the track, River mentions that he’s been stressed, working on a new project for four months, and delves into some of his reflections from the past year.

River is known for his activism, particularly his history of elevating the Black Lives Matter movement, where he wore a shirt with the BLM logo to the 2015 Much Music Music Awards, a bold statement at the time. A year later, the rapper attracted attention yet again when he wore a shirt that said “Stop Blaming Muslims” to the 2016 ceremony.

In “Confessions of a Broke N*gga,” River continues his advocacy, speaking out on his opinion that white people should not say the N word. He breaks the reasoning down into vivid, and frankly, hilarious, metaphors. It’s really “not that complicated,” River says.

Check out the song below.

Quotable Lyrics:

In all-white world saying n***s just the wrinkle
Why am I allowed and you not?
You wanna say it so bad we’ll take the shit that you got
Like colleges, scholarships, nepotism, politics
Don’t forget our houses aren’t bigger than your cottages
Your best friends Black? That makes you an apologist
‘Cause staring at the stars doesn’t make you an astrologist n***a

Throughout the year, it was Benny The Butcher and Conway who’ve been holding it down for the Griselda camp. Westside Gunn has leaned deeper into his position as an executive but that didn’t mean that he wasn’t cooking up. Along with a few guest verses this year, including on Kanye’s DONDA, the rapper finally came through last month with Hitler Wears Hermes 8. Now, he’s returned with Side B, boasting another 20 songs of raw and gutter bars.

One thing about Westside Gunn is that he’s proven to be an excellent curator and A&R, whether it’s his own solo projects or other Griselda artists. On “The Fly who couldn’t Fly straight,” he connects with Tyler, The Creator for the second time on wax over Sadhu Gold’s soulful production. Tyler flexes his sharp penmanship, just as he did on Call Me If You Get Lost. Westside leaps into the second verse with high-fashion bars, claiming that he bears similarities to Sally Jessy Raphaël in his red lindell specs.

Tyler, The Creator previously gave credit to Westside Gunn for inspiring him to really go hard with his bars this year. The two previously collaborated on “327” on Pray For Paris.

Quotable Lyrics
Icon, legend, master my perfection, he’s killin’ shit effortless
God-level flow, leather trench on Vetements
For fiends, Supreme Pyrexs for measurements, devilish
Thousand round drum, fun, your head’ll spin

Boosie once said during Meek Mill’s previous stint behind bars that the Philadelphia rapper would emerge hotter than ever. It seems that the same could be said for NBA Youngboy who just released a new album from behind bars. While he’s passed along messages to his fans in the months that he’s been away, his numbers on YouTube and streaming services indicate that he’s gearing up to take the industry by storm when he returns.

Just as Birdman declared NBA Youngboy the next artist to blow up, the rapper dropped off his latest body of work, Sincerely, Kentrell. Boasting 21 tracks in total, the rapper opens up the project with a statement on “Bad Morning.” Gospel organs and shredding guitars fuel the production for NBA Youngboy to offer a dose of honest reflection and bossed up flexes. It’s a song that captures Youngboy’s trials and tribulations, as well as his perseverance throughout the ups and downs. It’s a 

Quotable Lyrics
N***as steady rappin’, we be shootin’ at the b*tch
Sound of the stick go ‘BOOM’ when it hit
Sound of the smoke, real loud when it’s lit
Still let it off with the crowd in the midst

Coming out of California, Offset Jim has been making a name for himself thanks to some dope songs and even some collabs with the likes of Kenny Beats. His style is extremely catchy and it should come as no surprise that his peers are taking notice of his talents. On Friday, Offset Jim dropped off his latest collaboration which just so happens to be a song with Babyface Ray called “Make No Sense.”

Detroit rap is on the rise right now and Babyface Ray is a huge part of that movement. In this song, the two styles work perfectly together as we get some bouncy production and braggadocios lyrics from both artists. The two show a lot of musical chemistry on the track, and there is no doubt this is a must-listen for fans of either of these two.

Quotable Lyrics:

Name a hood talking shit, I ain’t spent
Tried to come to 22nd and got hit
Pussy ass ain’t been back since
Shit don’t make no sense