Welcome to the first edition in 2020 of a Hip Hop tradition. There’s no doubt that there was an exhaustive selection of impressive songs right out the gate this new year. As challenging as it was to narrow down the list, it’s here. So, please celebrate the magnificent sounds of authentic Hip Hop with these impactful tracks that you don’t want to sleep on.
1. Big Ghost Ltd. – “Gladiator School” f/ Rigz, Mooch, Rome Streetz, Asun Eastwood, Rahiem Supreme, Recognize Ali, Estee Nack, Daniel Son, Ty Farris, Lukey Cage
Ready or not, Big Ghost Ltd. unloads an epic track featuring the who’s who of underground rhyme rippers, including Rigz, Mooch, Rome Streetz, Asun Eastwood, Rahiem Supreme, Recognize Ali, Estee Nack, Daniel Son, Ty Farris, and Lukey Cage. This one’s off the charts. If you can stand the heat, step into the rap kitchen cause Big Ghost is smoking the competition and killing the game. Keep an eye out for the “Carpe Noctem” album dropping soon.
2. Chris Skillz – “Imagination” f/ ILL Conscious, SmooVth & Junii (prod. Zain)
Jazzy flows and silking smooth delivery is what you’ll find on Chris Skillz’s “Imagination” featuring uber-talented ILL Conscious, SmooVth & Junii. The dope emcees and songstress strike a harmonious Hip Hop balance on Zain’s sultry track that will put you in a state of holistic serenity. Check the flyness from this ultra chill joint off the “Olvido” project.
3. Left Lane Didon – “Bud Crawford Feints Left” (prod. Rari)
Left Lane Didon arrives on the charts with potent prose over a smooth groove laced by Rari. Dig the vibes and the minimalistic visual asset for “Bud Crawford Feints Left.”
4. Ruste Juxx – “Deadly Stylez” (prod. Big Bob)
Ruste Juxx unleashes “Deadly Stylez” on this slick video featuring Big Bob’s boom bap official production and swift cuts by @kenzy. Check the dope steez on this @mostafford directed piece that oozes classic Hip Hop flair.
5. Che`Noir – “Prey” f/ Ransom (prod. 38 Spesh)
Rhyme practitioners Che`Noir and Ransom rip the cut while hunting “Prey” on this 38 Spesh Hip Hop hitter. You know how they do, so don’t delay and hit play.
6. Magno Garcia – “For the Crown” (prod. D.Mar)
Magno Garcia comes through with rugged linguistics over a soulful D. Mar sizzler. Don’t sleep on “For the Crown,” a slick Hip Hop joint mixed by Retrospec.
7. Sullynomad – “The Wilderness” (prod. DirtyDiggs)
Sullynomad unpacks heavy-hitting bars over slick production on each of the tracks on his “Newpack” album. This week, the DirtyDiggs banger “The Wilderness” rocks the 7th spot. By the way, on top of the amazing Dirty Diggs, the music on this project is crafted by a starstudded list of big beat talent, including Alchemist, Don Carrera, North Lake, Bohemia Lynch, Kleverskemes, Termanology, Teyo, HumanBeingbv, Daringer, BodyBag Ben, and Giallo Point. The project also features additional mic slayers eNOX, Recognize Ali and Lord Suave the god. Don’t miss the action, hit play now.
8. Certain.Ones – “i KiLL” f/ Dzl, Bobby Craves, DJ Cruze
Certain.Ones’ crewmembers Dzl, Bobby Craves, and DJ Cruze light it up for 2020 with their latest sound gripper “i KiLL.” The classic era bass, snare, and high-hats serve as a fitting foundation for their ill flows. Behold, Certain.Ones is the sound of Hip Hop.
9. The Untouchables (Nowaah The Flood, Ca$ablanca, Kincee, Jay Holly) – “$hooting Gallery” (prod. Cap Chino)
Here comes the hailstorm of Hip Hop heat. The Untouchables, comprised of Nowaah The Flood, Ca$ablanca, Kincee, Jay Holly take no prisoners as they rip the cut on “$hooting Gallery.” Check the banging beats and razor production by Cap Chino.
10. ThatBlessedGirl “Only For The Customers” f/ SageInfinite
Super dope producer ThatBlessedGirl sizzles up a supreme boom bap soundscape featuring top-notch bars by SageInfinite. Dig into the slick steez on “Only For The Customers.”
