30.
Gorillaz (ft. Elton John & 6LACK):

“The Pink Phantom"

One of the most unique collaborations to come this year, “The Pink Phantom” finds Elton John & 6LACK singing over a missed opportunity for love. New school and old school at its finest, but Elton John steals the show on this one.

Best Line:
“In a sky made of diamonds, where the world fell silent, I’ll be waiting for you on the other side”

Listen: Gorillaz (ft. Elton John & 6LACK), “The Pink Phantom"

29.
Conway the Machine (ft. Dej Loaf):

“Fear of God”

With a song titled “Fear of God” by Conway the Machine and Dej Loaf, it is sure to hit you in the gut. And that it does. Dej Loaf finishes the track with a menacing verse, one that makes you realize how soft you truly are.

Best Line:
"I’ll do a n***a bogus, I’ll leave a n***a lonely. Fear of God and God only”

Listen: Conway the Machine (ft. Dej Loaf), “Fear of God”

28.
Eminem (ft. Royce da 5’9” & White Gold):

“You Gon’ Learn”

Bad Meets Evil is back. On this one, Royce completely steals the show with a lethal opening verse about resilence and determination. Top notch lyricism, nothing short of expectations.

Best Line:
"Segregation is bein’ told where I’m gonna go, separation is bein’ woke and goin’ wherever I wanna go”

Listen: Eminem (ft. Royce da 5’9” & White Gold), “You Gon’ Learn”

27.
Busta Rhymes (ft. Rick Ross):

“Master Fard Muhammad”

Certain beats are made for a voice like Rick Ross, and this is definitely one of them. Rozay opens the track with a long verse reflecting on life, dropping gems of knowledge for the listener.

Best Line:
“Middle school, bitches used to call me Bruce Bruce. Now it’s strech Maybachs and the coupes too”

Listen: Busta Rhymes (ft. Rick Ross), “Master Fard Muhammad”

26.
Statik Selektah (ft. Jack Harlow):

“Time”

A verse all about time, Jack Harlow discusses the fear of running out of time. This is the most honest Harlow has been in his music, showing a side that adds another layer to his artistry.

Best Line:
“I feel like I’m gon’ get everything I want in time, but will it be in time?”

Listen: Statik Selektah (ft. Jack Harlow), “Time”

25.
KYLE (ft. Bryson Tiller & Raphael Saadiq):

“The Sun"

An underrated gem, Bryson Tiller really shines on this track. Taking the second half of the track, his gentle voice sounds perfect over the light instrumental.

Best Line:
“Summer day, the sky is turnin’ grey. I can’t wait to see that look on your face”

Listen: KYLE (ft. Bryson Tiller & Raphael Saadiq), “The Sun"

24.
Dreamville (ft. JID, Lute & 6LACK):

“Still Dreamin"

One of the cuts from the Deluxe version of Revenge of the Dreamers III, JID opens the song with a verse about perseverance in the face of adversity. Still have yet to hear a bad verse from the man.

Best Line:
“God got me, but if not, then this nine got me”

Listen: Dreamville (ft. JID, Lute & 6LACK), “Still Dreamin"

23.
Travis Scott (ft. Future, Young Thug & M.I.A.):

“FRANCHISE (REMIX)”

Three of this generation’s hottest artists on one track. The remix is dominated by Future, who starts the track with classic Future bars. Out of all the guest features he did this year, this is the favorite.

Best Line:
“Pussy good and deep, she belongs to the streets. Swag in Tokyo and the plug Japanese.”

Listen: Travis Scott (ft. Future, Young Thug & M.I.A.), “FRANCHISE (REMIX)”

22.
The Kid LAROI (ft. Juice WRLD):

“GO”

Recorded as a birthday present for The Kid LAROI, Juice WRLD does what he does best on “GO.” He admits his flaws and exclaims that he’ll do anything for his girl, no matter what the consequences are.

Best Line:
“I’m the type to show you that you’re too special. Please don’t be the type to hate the things I do”

Listen: The Kid LAROI (ft. Juice WRLD), “GO”

21.
Pop Smoke (ft. Lil Tjay):

“Mood Swings”

Autotune crooner Lil Tjay perfectly complements Pop Smoke’s rough voice. Together, they unite for a song that would make the soundtrack for a modern day adaptation for Romeo and Juliet.

Best Line:
“Got up on my Birkin, it’s workin’. She said she a virgin, it’s hurtin”

Listen: Pop Smoke (ft. Lil Tjay), “Mood Swings”

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