The 10 best new rap songs right now
Including new music from Drake, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, YNW Melly, Kooda B, Quando Rondo, and more.
1
YNW Melly, "Virtual (Blue Balenciagas)"
YNW Melly, a rapper from the small town of Gifford, Florida, made a song so undeniable that I'm willing to overlook the questionable first 20 seconds of this video.
2
Kooda B, "Walking Through The Ville"
Rappers love Vanessa Carlton but few have ever sounded as good over "1000 Miles" as Brownsville's Kooda B.
3
Cardi B, "Get Up 10"
Cardi goes full "Dreams and Nightmares" on the intro to her stellar debut.
4
Quando Rondo, "Paradise"
The Savannah, Georgia, native returns to The Rap List with a snake around his neck and a melodic anthem.
5
Drake, "Nice For What"
Drake likes women. Drake likes New Orleans. Drake likes making songs for y'all to cut up to.
6
Neno Calvin, "Rocabye"
Neno Calvin is one of the most promising rappers out of New Orleans. Here, he references Weezy's "Walk It Off" and takes over a 3rd Ward street.
7
SODLiMan, "Truth Ta Da Streets"
Keeping it in Louisiana for a second, SODLiMan is a Shreveport native with a subdued, BG-esque flow that's best employed above and on the recent "No Hook (Goin Flat)."
8
Lil Uzi Vert, "Bandz (Bye Bye Birdie)"
We love a new Lil Uzi Vert slapper.
9
TaySav, "Gang Members"
Young Pappy's little brother can rap his ass off.
10
Nicki Minaj, "Chun-Li"
Nicki back in her bag.