Music Hip Hop: The Top 5 Songs of the Week
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Looking for the hottest hip hop tracks of the week? Check out our top 5 picks – updated every Friday!
Music Hip Hop: The Top 5 Songs of the Week
1. “SICKO MODE” – Travis Scott
2. “ZEZE” – Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset
3. “NICE FOR WHAT” – Drake
4. “BODAK YELLOW” – Cardi B
5. “IN MY FEELINGS” – Drake
Kendrick Lamar – “Humble”
“Humble” is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on March 30, 2017, through Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The song, produced by Mike Will Made It, features production that heavily samples Joe Cocker’s “Woman to Woman”. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 17.
The song’s music video was released on April 5, 2017 and directed by The Little Homies. It won Video of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.
J. Cole – “Neighbors”
J. Cole’s new track “Neighbors” is the latest in a string of politically-charged songs released in the wake of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. The North Carolina rapper uses the opportunity to speak out against police brutality, and he doesn’t hold back. “Neighbors” is a powerful and necessary track that shines a spotlight on an important issue.
Big Sean – “Bounce Back”
“Bounce Back” is a song by American rapper Big Sean. It was released on October 31, 2016, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings as the lead single from his third studio album I Decided (2017). The song peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100.
A$AP Ferg – “Plain Jane”
This week’s top music hip hop song is “Plain Jane” by A$AP Ferg. The track was produced by A$AP Rocky and features a guest verse from Nicki Minaj. “Plain Jane” is a trap song with a hard-hitting beat and lyrics about wealth and luxury. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Ferg’s first number one single.
Playboi Carti – “Magnolia”
If you haven’t already heard Playboi Carti’s “Magnolia”, you’re missing out. The Atlanta rapper’s breakout hit has been blowing up the charts and is currently the #1 song on Spotify’s US Hip Hop chart. “Magnolia” is a catchy, trap-infused banger that will have you hooked from the first listen. With its hypnotic beat and Carti’s Auto-Tuned flow, “Magnolia” is a summer anthem that’s sure to be stuck in your head all season long.
