![]() An air of disgust surrounds every word as he seemingly addresses issues with the likes of Pusha T and Kanye West, almost as if even he can’t believe he’s still discussing it. ![]() While subject matter is mostly standard-fare, it's the talk of revenge that stands out the most. “Churchill Downs” is Drake at his most enjoyable, rapping about everything from therapy, his child, and, of course, just how incredibly wealthy he is - especially compared to you. In the wake of Certified Lover Boybeing critically panned, the Canadian allstar dropped one of his better verses - on a Jack Harlow album of all places. Drake - “Churchill Downs”ĭrake is still a great rapper when he wants to be. One of the most recent reminders is his verse on J.I.D's "Just in Time." Laced with a rambling flow, adventurous punchlines and disparate metaphors, Weezy's F's offering is the sound of organized chaos - at once neat and unwieldy. Lil Wayne - “Just In Time”Įvery year Lil Wayne emerges from his rap palace, takes a puff of his blunt, and reminds the world that he remains one of rap's great technicians. “In a Range Rover dissecting bars from 'Takeover.' Sometimes I text Hova, like nigga this ain't over, laughin’,” Nas raps with a peaceful callback to a not-so-peaceful time. The song isn't just a victory lap it’s also a testament to his skill that stands the test of time. On King's Disease IIIhighlight, "Thun," Nas takes the time to reflect on career milestones. Responding to the detached critic, Lupe scoffs at the notion of creative failure, alluding to a mission that's more sacred than good or bad: "The patron pointed at a pile, 'Are those rejections or mistakes?'/The painter said, 'That is not for question or debate/Most of what we know as art is the projection of a faith." -Peter A. Coasting over a languid jazz beat, Carrera Lu oscillates between condescending art snob and jaded painter as he connects grand ideas and tongue-in-cheek humor for a glimpse at the soul of an artist. Mural," a Drill Music in Zion song that explores the strained relationship between creators and critics. That's a topic Lupe Fiascobroaches on "Ms. No matter how we try to classify it with numbers, categories, or trendy lists like this one, art will always be more than the sum of our observations. “On my block, yeah, I'm like Pac, but I ain't dyin' or goin' to jail,” he raps with the conviction of a man that isn’t afraid of death due to life’s obstacles and ailments. ![]() On Future’s “Chickens,” he spits his standout verse of the year and he’s as genuine as they come. And even when the beat calls back to the looser anthems of the Dirty South, EST Gee maintains focus on the tales of the streets. EST Gee - “Chickens”ĮST Gee wants you to know that everything he does is real. There's an immediacy to those first five lines where she doesn't let up, where you'll likely have to play it back to fully appreciate lines like "done under serving my work to settle, enough surface to bevel." By the end of her verse, it's clear that Vel should be seen as one of California's most promising up-and-coming MCs. The flow is effortless and relaxed like a typically sunny day in Southern California (where she resides), but there's an attack to the cadence that's so commanding. Josh Svetzįrom the moment Vel Nine kicks off her verse on the Zoomo-produced "Winning Team," she's going for the gold. The punchlines pass through with rapid precision, demanding repeat listens to comprehend his commentary. “Queen Elizabeth in my spliff got me feeling like Mr.T for the chinchilla mixed with six different rings with a bitch named Philistine,” he raps with fervor. “A White Bitch Killed Gary Coleman” blends all of this together, featuring $ilk at his most sarcastic, idiosyncratic and unhinged. ![]() $ilkmoney’s frenetic flow traps the listener in a box, the breakneck speed of his information dump making it impossible to turn away. $ilkmoney's latest album, I Don’t Give a Fuck About This Rap Shit, Imma Just Drop Until I Don’t Feel Like It Anymore, is a DMT trip gone horrific - a nightmare of paranoia, anxiety and absurdity. $ilk Money - “A White Bitch Killed Gary Coleman" The one thing in common? Everyone on this page is spitting their ass off. Some verses just feature a rapper trying to get his or her shit off. Some verses are loud and braggadocious, others are intimate and gut-wrenching. Our list of best verses features a wide spectrum of rappers touching on a wide spectrum of topics. And while r eflecting on the best rap verses of 2022, we couldn't help but notice the vibrancy and diversity in rapping: MCs are still finding new ways to flip language and flows, making mundane topics sound fresh and new again. ![]() Our list of best rap verses features a wide spectrum of rappers finding new ways to flip language and flows.ĭespite what some people might say, rappers are still spitting. ![]()
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