music / Hip-Hop

The 10 best new rap songs right now

Featuring Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Rico Nasty, 70th Street Carlos, YBN Cordae, and more.

By Ben Dandridge-Lemco

May 17, 2018

1

Playboi Carti f. Lil Uzi Vert, "Shoota"

Literally the best rap song I've heard in 2018.

2

10cellphones, "Kicking Doors"

I love a beat with bells.

3

YBN Cordae, "My Name Is (Eminem Remix)"

Is backpack rap back? Is there a new member of YBN every week? Yes and yes.

4

GlokkNine, "10 Percent"

South Florida got another one.

5

Rico Nasty, "Rage"

Rico and Kenny Beats remain undefeated.

6

70th Street Carlos, "Sprite"

There's nothing more Louisiana than a beat with a tuba bassline. Mannie Fresh would be proud.

7

Lil Dude, "PSA"

A new addition to the sneaking and creeping rap delivery from Maryland's Lil Dude.

8

YNW Melly, "Slang That Iron"

A "Say Goodbye" flip fit for the most emotional Gs.

9

Kevin Gates, "Change Lanes"

Ramadan Mubarak.

10

Molly Brazy, "Even The Odds"

Molly Brazy promises she will never stop going in.