Common and PJ land a clean, late-night stunner with “Imagine [Feat.
Hip-Hop
Sally Boy sounds gloriously unbothered on “Thought I Was Dead,”.
On a commute and in a late-night apartment.
Kota the Friend makes "Dear Fear" feel freshly arrived.
Tai Verdes makes “last day on earth” feel bigger than its title.
The production keeps the edges clean.
Like, Blu & Exile) arrive sounding like the rare rap record.
The beat stays low-lit and uncluttered and with dusty drums.
My favorite Hip-Hop songs from the past year.
Mac Miller sounds devastatingly current on “Good News,” a track.
Glassy synths shimmer over a soft, elastic groove.
Vocals sit right up front and slightly rough around the edges.
The groove feels immediate and almost smug in the best way.
Some songs fit a laptop glow; this one fits an open window.
Vocal layers drift in and out like steam off a fresh mug.
Dempsey hope turns "on my mind" into the kind of late-night confession.
Warm bass, clipped drums, and glossy hooks keep the groove clean.
Leave plenty of room for each voice to breathe.
The track lands instantly: breezy and confident.