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Rap Song of the Week: Anti World Gangstars refresh street-rap tropes on “Men Soji”
An ultra-groovy jam featuring Alpha Ojini alongside AWG squad members; Reeplay, Odomodublvck and Fatboy E (fka Ekizzy...
Rap Song of the Week: Phyno manifests his greatness with “Speak Life (On God)”
Employing a victor mentality that’s beyond fitting for an artist with far less to prove these
Rap Song of the Week: It’s Davolee & Jaido P versus everybody on “G.O”
A deeply satisfying rap song about the burning desire to jump your rivals at every
Rap Song of the Week: Odunsi (the Engine) & Maison2500 make a “wicked, sexy!” pair
'Niggas worried ‘bout me, worried ‘bout the wrong things'
Rap Song of the Week: Show Dem Camp take a well-earned victory lap on “That Year”
A honest and joyous documentation of the valleys in their
Rap Song of the Week: Espiquet’s catchy & sinister “The Krown”
Espiquet's ubiquitous voice and smooth flow come together perfectly
Rap Song of the Week: A-Q & M.I Abaga deliver “A Class Act”
A commanding cut from two of Nigeria’s leading English
Rap Song of the Week: Zamir’s “Ordre Du Jour” absolutely slaps
A big flex by a rapper who knows how to make repeat-worthy
Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well
A self-assuring piece of reality
Rap Song of the Week: Sizz The Truth’s “Be Yourself” is an ode to trusting the process
A personalised TED talk on the virtue of sticking to one's
Rap song of the week: 1641 deliver infectious swag rap on “Designer”
One of the catchiest rap songs you'll hear this
Rap Song of the Week: Shakez tells a difficult love story on “Long Distance”
A compelling narrative rendered with the right amount of
Rap Song of the Week: J Molley & Ka$hCpt’s “Narco” is bubblegum trap at its most addictive
Championing the viscerally thrilling parts of the living fast and feeling
Rap Song of the Week: Zilla Oaks, Dremo & Prettyboy D-O form a fiery trio on “Ogini”
The audio equivalent of getting taunted by bullies, in a good
Rap Song of the Week: Eclipse Nkasi declares himself the “King Right Now”
Hits the sweet spot between being highly technical and insanely
Rap Song of the Week: Martyn’s “Can’t Get No Sleep” is the sound of an artist on a mission
Distilling his ambition into a controlled flurry of clever