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Rap Song of the Week: Anti World Gangstars refresh street-rap tropes on “Men Soji”

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)”

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”

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

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”

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”

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”

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

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

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

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”

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”

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

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”

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”

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

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