To differentiate songs from singles I wanted to drop my Top 10 Songs Of 2021 list, highlighting my favorite tracks that are featured on albums or projects.
Young Mop dropped his most mature project to date with 2021s “MOP”. My favorite joint off that project is “DiAMOND iN THE ROUGH” featuring Stoop Kid. This is just one of them feel good joints you put on when your smoking at the end of a long day. Whole Lotta BTMVLE, Whole Lotta TRiBE SHiT!
This is what happens when two of the best in the burg come together on one track. Onlyonetwo and Tre Butler are regarded as two of the best lyricist in the city, definitely proving that on “L2L”. It’s a beautiful thing seeing 727 artists come together, not worrying about which verse is better, just worrying about making a dope record.
Bro had so many dope tracks this year I didn’t wanna have to many spots filled so all the tracks that didn’t make the top list could have like “I Digress”, “All Me”, “A Vibe”, “Say U Luv Me”, “Think About”, and “Play Games”.
Deleteeglitch really made his presence felt this year, especially with heady tracks like “Siamese Gold”. The off kilter abstract beat fit Glitch to a tee. YZM had one of my verses this year, and I always love seeing that dudes versatility on a track. 9henom killed his part as well switching up his flow several times throughout his verse.
The video really made this one go for me, brining the track to another level. 2020 Album of the year winner Onlyonetwo continued his dominance with the “Fire EP”, with “Downfall” playing a big part in that equation. This shit is an anthem.
Pusha Preme’s “Red Oktober” is a stacked album but my favorite cut off the project has gotta be “Never Thought” featuring Jay Browne. Preme got the best Jay Browne verse to date, and the video he premiered at the listening party brings things up just another notch. It’s only a matter of time until the Bucs run out to this joint.
After being featured in various clips leading up to the album, I had know I idea just how dope a song about “Goat Cheese” could be. The ABR laced beat was the perfect space for HeyeYella to just spazz out in the beginning of the track. Zhudaru comes through on his verse adding gravitas to the track. If I ain’t repping CLP I’m repping Zhu!
The 1st but not last Johnny Adama and Tjaru collab track to make it’s way on the list, “Patient” is just my shit mane. Off first listen I have loved this track and even have a whole video shot in my head for it, but I’ll be patient.
This track right here is on some next level shit. It’s by far one of the best beats I have ever heard, able to stand toe to toe with some of the underground’s best production. Deleteeglitch always brings his best when it comes to the bars. Really hype to see what Døøf does next.
Ever since I got a sneak peek of this song before the official drop it’s been at the top of my list. Kozyy8 is my rookie of the year off this track alone. I would play this joint back to back to back and I’m still not tired of it.
“SUO SUO” is one of the hardest tracks I’ve heard all year. Who else is really out here doing Tampa Bay Drill shit but Outside World ENT. This track along with “Reverse” are laying the foundation for what could be the next big sound in Tampa Bay Hip Hop. Ay08 cemented himself as one of the top producers coming out of the 813.
Just the snippet of this song got me hype. This one has been on repeat since the project dropped. Drogotdoe is already one of my favorites in the 813. Once he paired up with 9phenom shit was game over. The hook from Dro is one of my favorites, and the way 9henom flipped his vocals on each verse was a vibe. Shout out to producer of the year Kushh Newton.
This has been song of the year since I heard it. I am not sure what it is about this track but it just hits me. From the way Adama starts it off, to when the horns kick in on the beat, to Tjaru’s classic verse this song has everything I want and need in a Hip Hop track. It’s a toss up between this track and a few others for best song to ever come out of the 727. All time favorite right here.