30.
Kanye West (ft. Vory):

“No Child Left Behind”

Vory was the artist with the most guest appearences on Kanye West’s latest opus Donda and it wasn’t by coincidence. Vory’s talent is on full display on “No Child Left Behind,” delivering a defiant performance about God’s miracles.

Best Line:
“Never count on y’all, always count on God”

Listen: Kanye West (ft. Vory), “No Child Left Behind”

29.
42 Dugg (ft. EST Gee):

“Rose Gold”

EST Gee had a breakthrough year in 2021. Delivering multiple solid projects and dominating every feature, EST Gee will be around for awhile. Listen to his verse on “Rose Gold” and you’ll know why.

Best Line:
“We be whackin' shit for real, they beefin' for PR stunts So if it's up, then it's stuck”

Listen: 42 Dugg (ft. EST Gee), “Rose Gold”

28.
Moneybagg Yo (ft. Lil Wayne & Ashanti):

“Wockesha (Remix)”

On the remix to “Wockesha,” Lil Wayne delivers an ode to codeine and attributes much of his success to the cup. Wayne sounds like he’s in vintage form, and the addition from Ashanti at the end adds to the throwback energy.

Best Line:
“Without that purple, I'm blue, the Lakers just golden without her”

Listen: Moneybagg Yo (ft. Lil Wayne & Ashanti), “Wockesha (Remix)”

27.
Young Stoner Life, Young Thug (ft. Unfoonk):

“Real”

Unfoonk delivers a raw performance on his first collaboration with his younger brother, Young Thug. Both artists complement each other nicely, with Unfoonk’s raspy voice contrasting with Thug’s melodic sound.

Best Line:
“She told me, ‘Unfoonk, why you play me?’ I told that bitch please stop lyin’”

Listen: Young Stoner Life, Young Thug (ft. Unfoonk), “Real”

26.
Vic Mensa (ft. Chance the Rapper):

“Shelter [Acoustic Version]”

On “Shelter,” a track that delves into socioeconomic injustice and and inner-city violence, Chance the Rapper pens a chilling verse and handles the chorus on the acoustic version.

Best Line:
“Summer's done, winter is coming fast. And then they Zoom teacher wonder why they don't come to class”

Listen: Vic Mensa (ft. Chance the Rapper), “Shelter [Acoustic Version]”

25.
Fredo Bang (ft. Lil Durk):

“Top (Remix)”

Killing every feature this year, Lil Durk’s verse on “Top” is one example of many as to why he’s in high demand. He exudes authenticity throughout the verse and opens up about his cousin’s death.

Best Line:
“Standing over your body, I got my tears together. I just let you know I got your kids forever”

Listen: Fredo Bang (ft. Lil Durk), “Top (Remix)”

24.
Baby Keem (ft. Brent Faiyaz):

“lost souls”

Officialy released after TMB came out, it would’ve been a shame if Brent Faiyaz’s verse never saw the light of day. Faiyaz adds his own flavor to the song’s theme of trying to find the right one amidst a crowd of lost souls.

Best Line:
“And your n*gga better not think that he the only one. That n*gga match his fitted with some Jordan 1s”

Listen: Baby Keem (ft. Brent Faiyaz), “lost souls”

23.
Duke Deuce (ft. Offset):

“GANGSTA PARTY”

A stunning performance, “GANGSTA PARTY” is arguably Offset’s best feature since his performance on Gucci Mane’s “Met Gala.” His cadence is impressive and doesn’t stop for a moment until Duke Deuce takes the baton.

Best Line:
“Duke from the M, you know 'Set from the Nawf ”

Listen: Duke Deuce (ft. Offset), “GANGSTA PARTY”

22.
Wiki (ft. Navy Blue):

“Can’t Do This Alone”

Opening the track with his verse, Navy Blue sounds slick as ever as he navigates around topics of self-love. He raps in good spirits, establishing an uplifting tone that Wiki continues when he jumps in for the second verse.

Best Line:
“When I was born, my mama said I didn't hurt My father scorned, taught me how to love the Earth”

Listen: Wiki (ft. Navy Blue), “Can’t Do This Alone”

21.
Kanye West (ft. Don Toliver & Kid Cudi):

“Moon”

Providing the core melody for the song, Don Toliver serves as the anchor for Kanye West & Kid Cudi to bring the track down different sonic avenues. It’s beautiful how both artists root their ideas in Don’s contribution.

Best Line:
“I wanna go to the moon, don’t leave so soon”

Listen: Kanye West (ft. Don Toliver & Kid Cudi), “Moon”

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