30.
easy life (ft. Kevin Abstract):

“DEAR MISS HOLLOWAY”

A soft ballad by easy life, Kevin Abstract adds a quick rap feature that brings the song to the next level. He is both reflective and pensive, rapping about everything from hopes and dreams to love.

Best Line:
“I've been E-R-L, been D4L, even when I was on the D-L”

Listen: easy life (ft. Kevin Abstract), “DEAR MISS HOLLOWAY”

29.
Danger Mouse & Black Thought (ft. MF DOOM):

“Belize”

A posthumous verse from MF DOOM that was made with producer Danger Mouse, the world is reminded of the underground king’s unparalleled pen. The way DOOM finds pockets for his flows is like no other. Rest in peace.

Best Line:
“They knew he was negro so no need to show faces / Back in the days of no faces”

Listen: Danger Mouse & Black Thought (ft. MF DOOM), “Belize”

28.
Jack Harlow (ft. Drake):

“Churchill Downs”

Jack Harlow is the main artist on the song and takes the first verse, but this is Drake’s song. Drake airs grievances that no one can relate to, yet for some reason we all still try. It must be lonely at the top.

Best Line:
“People that don't fuck with me are linkin' up with people that don't fuck with me to fuck with me / This shit is gettin' ugly”

Listen: Jack Harlow (ft. Drake), “Churchill Downs”

27.
Jay Park (ft. IU):

“GANADARA”

The perfect contrast to Jay Park’s voice, IU delivers a soothing second verse before coming into the chorus for her own rendition. Hearing IU’s voice over hip-hop production is something we need more of.

Best Line:
“I'm okay with body language too / But if you blank out, just smile” (Translated)

Listen: Jay Park (ft. IU), “GANADARA”

26.
Baby Keem (ft. Lil Uzi Vert):

“bank account”

Tackling the chorus and first verse, Lil Uzi Vert kicks in the door with his signature energy that allows Baby Keem to float with ease in the second half. This is classical rage at its finest.

Best Line:
“DOOT DOOT DOOT DOOT”

Listen: Baby Keem (ft. Lil Uzi Vert), “bank account”

25.
Saba (ft. Black Thought & Eryn Allen Kane):

“Few Good Things”

Tapping into the album’s themes of familial roots and community, the legendary Black Thought drops gems about his mother and neighborhood from the outside looking in.

Best Line:
"When she starin' into your soul and you tryin' not to let her / Now and then you might get a word if not a operetta”

Listen: Saba (ft. Black Thought & Eryn Allen Kane), “Few Good Things”

24.
Gunna (ft. Future & Young Thug):

“pushin P”

Future & Young Thug both deserve a shoutout for their features on this track. While the saying “pushin P” aged horrendously, Future & Thug are like Shaq & Kobe on the court. This is modern art that artificial intelligence could never replicate.

Best Line:
“I just fucked a cup of water”

Listen: Gunna (ft. Future & Young Thug), “pushin P”

23.
Drake (ft. 21 Savage):

“Jimmy Cooks”

The sole rap feature on the album, 21 Savage was merely serving an appetizer verse for what we would later receive on collaboration album “Her Loss.” However, this track cannot be overlooked, serving as an early victory lap for 21.

Best Line:
“If I was Will Smith, I would've slapped him with a stick”

Listen: Drake (ft. 21 Savage), “Jimmy Cooks”

22.
BIA (ft. J. Cole):

"LONDON"

An unexpected collaboration, BIA brings out the braggadocious bars from J. Cole that come far and few between. Cole even goes as far as a British accent, which sounds just as bad as Drake’s but it’s great to see him have fun with the track.

Best Line:
“Got the drop on an opp, now I'm opportunistic / I like to shop in the District / Coppin' this, coppin' that, I'm proper capitalistic”

Listen: BIA (ft. J. Cole), "LONDON"

21.
Jean Dawson (ft. Earl Sweatshirt):

“Bad Fruit*”

R&B Earl Sweatshirt: a sight to behold. Over a mellow instrumental, Earl taps into a melodic bag about various topics. The effortless, stream of conscious flow works like magic.

Best Line:
“Livin' off of Vine and Sunset / Some said it wasn't my time, I ain't done yet”

Listen: Jean Dawson (ft. Earl Sweatshirt), “Bad Fruit*”

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