PRESELECTED Here are the brand new worldwide and non US hip-hop, soul, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (very possibly) NSFW |
51 . Little Simz – Flood
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Flood” unfolds with creeping bass lines and haunting vocals, blending Little Simz‘s sharp lyricism with a live-band energy. Nigerian artist Obongjayar and South African singer Moonchild Sanelly contribute distinct vocal textures, while producer Miles James crafts an atmosphere steeped in tension. Little Simz, active since 2010, navigates UK rap with a mix of introspection and intensity, balancing music with an acting career that includes roles in “Top Boy.” Music video directed by : Salomon Ligthelm – Song featured on the album : Lotus 
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50 . L2B – Tendance (w/ KLN & Niska)
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Tendance” brings together L2B, KLN, and Niska in a collaboration that merges distinct rap styles within the French hip-hop landscape. L2B, the group from Champigny-sur-Marne formerly known as L2B Gang, consists of KLN (Kilian Dehlot), IDS (Idrys M’Bakidi), and D2 (Dave-D. Sanou). They have released projects such as “94 Bois” and its sequel. Niska, known for albums like “Commando” (2017) and “Mr. Sal” (2019), delivers his recognizable flow and writing. Music video directed by : Lacreme – Song featured on the album : Nés Pour Briller, Book I : Kln
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49 . Valiant – Whole Lotta
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Whole Lotta” is Jamaican dancehall artist Valiant’s upcoming single, scheduled for release in February 2025. Marking his debut under Sony Music UK, the track signals a new phase in his career. Valiant, born Raheem Bowes, first captured public attention with “Dunce Cheque,” a viral hit that generated both intrigue and debate. Song featured on the album : Prove Them Wrong (Ep)
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48 . Guy2Bezbar – Intro Black House
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Intro Black House” opens Guy2Bezbar‘s latest EP with a mix of rap and hip-hop influences. Since 2007, the French artist, born Guillaume Durand, has balanced raw lyricism with rhythmic versatility. Collaborating with figures like 2Boulevard, he continues shaping his sound through layered flows and textured beats. The track sets the tone for the project, blending sharp delivery with production that leans into moody, percussive energy. Music video directed by : Baeby Mama – Song featured on the album : Black House
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47 . TK – Cocotier
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
TK delivers “Cocotier” with his signature flow, weaving tropical-infused beats into a track that mirrors its title. The Marseille rapper pairs sharp delivery with breezy production, creating a contrast between rhythm and atmosphere. Echoing his city’s raw energy, the song taps into familiar motifs while maintaining a light, infectious cadence. Featured on his album “Vaisseau Mère,” it complements the project’s mix of street-seasoned grit and melodic ease.
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46 . Pablo YG, Jahvillani – Celebration
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
Pablo YG and Jahvillani join forces on “Celebration,” a track marking a key moment in Pablo YG‘s career as the lead single from his debut album. Released on his 21st birthday in February 2025, the song presents a lyrical back-and-forth where both artists indulge in their rise, measured in high-end cars and designer fabrics. At 18, Jamaican rapper Pablo YG, born Romeo Hinds, draws from Vybz Kartel’s influence, with tracks like “Motor Sport” gaining traction in dancehall. Song featured on the album : Key To The Century
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45 . Mazza L20 – Letter To My Son
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Letter to My Son” reflects Mazza L20’s journey from incarceration to personal reckoning, stitching together raw memories and hard-earned wisdom. With a past shaped by Liverpool’s streets and a lengthy prison sentence, Malcolm Graham channels his experiences into verses that oscillate between regret and resolve. The track unfolds as a message to his son, balancing tales of survival with hopes for a future unburdened by his own mistakes. Known for his breakout track “Murdaside” and its subsequent remixes featuring Aitch and Potter Payper, Mazza L20 maintains his gritty narrative style, avoiding embellishments in favor of unfiltered storytelling. Freed on parole in 2024, he steps into a world that moved on without him, documenting the weight of lost years and the fragile moments of newfound freedom.
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44 . Malie Donn – Badman Anthem
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Badman Anthem” throws Malie Donn into Jamaica’s dancehall current, channeling street narratives with a pulse that mirrors his Spanish Town roots. With a cadence honed on tracks like “Another Brick” and “Cruise,” he crafts a sound steeped in experience, shaping his place among dancehall’s rising voices. The rhythm carries his signature delivery, weighing swagger against the grit of daily survival, a balance well-worn in the genre’s lineage. Music video directed by : Chadd Creative
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43 . Amo – Dunya
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
Amo’s “Dunya” finds its audience in German-speaking countries, weaving his signature style into a track that reflects his ascent in the rap scene. Signed to Frankfurt’s 385idéal, the rapper first caught attention on YouTube’s “Rap La Rue,” securing third place. In 2024, he releases “Amo aller Amos,” reworking a classic by Celo & Abdi. His trajectory includes collaborations with artists like Olexesh, expanding his reach within the genre. Music video directed by : Adal Giorgis – Song featured on the album : Amo Aller Amos
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42 . Peter Jackson – Believe In Us (w/ Dax)
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
Peter Jackson, a Canadian rapper and entrepreneur from Ajax, Ontario, presents “Believe In Us,” joined by DAX. The track merges Jackson’s signature delivery with DAX’s energy, continuing his trajectory in hip-hop since the early 2010s. Founder of 9-0-Nickel Entertainment, Jackson has collaborated with artists like Jim Jones and worked with engineer Dave Sheldon. His music often reflects personal moments, as seen in “Pray, That I,” inspired by his daughter’s birthday and Kobe Bryant’s passing. Music video directed by : Shawn Thomas
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41 . Zed – Sac À 3k
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Sac à 3k” marks another entry in Zed‘s solo trajectory, carrying his signature mix of drill and trap. Emerging from Sevran, he first made waves with 13 Block, whose 2019 album “BLO” shaped the French drill scene. Going solo in 2020, he debuted with “Jauné” alongside Booba and later unveiled “MALCOM” in 2024, featuring Nekfeu, Laylow, SDM, and Zola. This latest track sticks to his established formula—icy flows, street-laced lyrics, and beats steeped in the genre’s raw energy. Song featured on the album : Malcom
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40 . Mous-K – Freestyle 5G
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Freestyle 5G” emerges as Mous-K’s latest single, released under OK YAYA in February 2025. Known for measured lyricism and fluid delivery, he continues weaving personal narratives and social reflections, much like in “Ma Vie” or “Petit Prince, Pt. 2.” Previous collaborations, including “On part à la guerre” with Bosh, reinforce his penchant for unfiltered storytelling. This track threads through his evolving discography with its distinct cadence and layered themes.
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39 . Daima – Leoforio
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Date Added : Feb 27,2025
“Leoforio” pairs DAIMA with Stanley` over production released under No Cap Label, a division of Panik Records. DAIMA, a Greek rapper mentored by TRANNOS, navigates the track with a cadence that reflects both his roots and the street-hardened sensibilities of his mentor. Stanley` provides a counterpoint, weaving his own energy into the mix. The result moves with an assertive rhythm, embracing the weight of its beat-driven structure. Music video directed by : Nikolas Kontoudakis |
27 . Aljundi – Makab Diss
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Makab Diss” takes direct aim at Libyan rappers MC Mego and Eissa Ben Dardaf, with Aljundi delivering sharp verses over a beat that merges modern hip-hop with regional influences. Born Mustafa Mansour Abdulsalam Alwirfili in Benghazi, he has shaped his style since 2011, blending the pulse of contemporary rap with Libya’s musical heritage. By 2020, his name circulates widely, his lyrics mirroring the tensions and ambitions of his audience. Music video directed by : Almijrab
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26 . Gims – Baby
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
Gims releases “Baby” in February 2025, blending rap with melodic vocals over a polished pop-rap production. The lyrics, primarily in French, unfold over a catchy chorus that anchors the track. Born Gandhi Djuna in Kinshasa on May 6, 1986, Gims initially gains prominence with the hip-hop collective Sexion d’Assaut before embarking on a solo career. His catalog includes “Subliminal” (2013), “Mon cœur avait raison” (2015), “Ceinture noire” (2018), and “Le fléau” (2020). Collaborating with artists like Sia and Maluma, he navigates between rap and mainstream sounds. Music video directed by : Nono
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25 . Lisa Hyper – Hard Drive
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Hard Drive” delivers Lisa Hyper’s sharp-edged lyricism over a Knack Outt Productions beat, channeling the high-energy pulse of dancehall. Born Felicia Gooden in St. Andrew, she steps into the spotlight as the “First Lady” of Portmore Empire, shifting from dance to music at 18. After teaming up with Vybz Kartel on “Whine for Me,” she moves through tracks like “Champion Bubbler” and “Bills” before launching her debut EP “BOSS UP” under Push A Yute Ent Ltd.
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24 . Saamou – Cadeau (w/ Genezio)
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Cadeau” brings together Saamou and Genezio on a track blending French drill and rap. Featured in Saamou‘s “Impact” project, the song is produced by Diaxal, a familiar name in his circle. Saamou, full name Moussa Sissoko, has collaborated with KLN, ASHE 22, and Leto, contributing to projects like “French Drill 5” and “Macabre.” Genezio, also appearing on “Allo” and “Clout,” returns alongside Saamou, extending their partnership within the project. Music video directed by : Chérif Nocolor
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23 . Raw Cashh – Fritos Lays
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Fritos Lays” sees Raw Cashh weaving his signature scammer music narrative, layering slick wordplay over a dancehall beat. The title nods to both the snack brand and coded street lingo, reinforcing the track’s indulgence in themes of easy money and extravagance. Raw Cashh, hailing from Mandeville, Jamaica, crafts lyrics that revel in a world of questionable affluence, continuing a trajectory set by tracks like “White Collar Crime Pt2” and “Baller.” Since his 2019 debut with “Choppings,” he has worked alongside artists like Jamal and Cash Code, threading his gritty vocal delivery through dancehall’s evolving landscape.
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22 . Cyclope L’Héritier – Cramé
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Cramé” delivers Cyclope L’Héritier’s signature blend of rap and deadpan irony, laced with expressions plucked from Lyon’s streets. A rapper and web creator from Le Péage-de-Roussillon, he starts writing in the early 2010s before his colloquial humor finds an audience online. His 2021 track “Pass Sanitaire” catches Booba’s attention, nudging his notoriety upward. Here, he refines his mix of sarcasm and regional slang over a beat that refuses to take itself seriously.
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21 . Guy2Bezbar – Bébé À Moi
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Bébé À Moi” marks another step in Guy2Bezbar‘s ongoing artistic progression. Produced by Junior Alaprod, the track navigates themes of tenderness with a delivery that contrasts with his usual energy. This single follows his 2023 album “Ambition,” which continued his output of full-length projects. His career began with a 2015 mixtape, followed by two volumes of “Jungle.” His 2021 debut studio album “Coco Jojo” featured collaborations with Hamza, Zkr, Tayc, and Mayo. In 2022, he joined forces with Leto for the joint album “Jusqu’aux étoiles,” bringing together their respective styles. His 2024 EP “Maison blanche” added another chapter to his discography. Alongside music, his background includes attempts at a football career, with trials at West Ham United and time spent at Paris FC and Red Star. Since 2007, Guy2Bezbar—born Guillaume Durand—has integrated elements of rap and hip-hop, incorporating collaborations that highlight a varied artistic output. Music video directed by : Baeby Mama
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20 . Earvin Ngapeth – Joe Pesci (w/ 2Wi)
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
Earvin Ngapeth swaps the court for the studio with “Joe Pesci,” bringing 2Wi along for the ride. The track blends assertive rhythms with a delivery that oscillates between smooth confidence and playful bravado. Ngapeth’s verses glide over the beat with the same precision he applies to his game, while 2Wi injects a contrasting energy. The lyrics nod to gangster cinema, channeling a persona that feels both tongue-in-cheek and self-assured. Music video directed by : Arthur Keasy |
19 . 100bandplan & Casper Tng – Helluvalife
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Helluvalife” brings together Toronto rappers 100BandPlan and Casper TNG, pairing their distinct flows over Streameum’s production. The beat swings between melodic flourishes and tight percussion, shaping a track that moves with confidence. Casper TNG, continuing his run of collaborations, follows up his late 2024 track “Computers” with Dthang. 100BandPlan, keeping up his steady stream of releases, adds this to a catalog that includes “No Chance” and “Too Much.”
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18 . Mc Mego – Harbi
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“Harbi” delivers Mc Mego‘s uncompromising blend of Arabic and English lyrics, a fusion that has marked his trajectory in North African hip-hop. Released in February 2025, the track leans into the diss genre with hard-hitting beats and sharp lyrics. Mc Mego has been active since the early 2020s, gaining traction with tracks like “Vodka” and “Salamati.” His collaborations with Khaled L’artiste, Nader GH, and BLVCK 7050 further shape his position in the regional scene. Music video directed by : Takwene
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17 . El Nino – Reborn
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“REBORN” finds El Nino navigating his signature blend of sharp lyricism and introspection, layering personal history over a brooding beat. The track moves through his evolving perspective, merging resilience with a sense of renewal. With carefully measured delivery, he balances raw emotion and calculated precision, turning autobiographical snapshots into rhythmic narratives. Each verse unfolds like a confessional, neither pleading nor boasting, just stating what is. Music video directed by : Bogdi Marcu
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16 . Jahyanai – Respect
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
Jahyanai, born Wendy Torvic in Macouria, French Guiana, blends ragga, dancehall, reggae, and urban influences in “Respect,” a single set for release in February 2025. He begins writing and composing in his teenage years, stepping into the underground scene in 2006. In 2010, “Pas guin regrets” brings regional success. Named “Male Revelation of the Year” at the 2012 Hit Lokal Awards, he later collaborates with Bamby on “Who Mad Again” in 2017. Signing with Sony/ATV Music Publishing France in 2020, he releases “Trafic Inter.” Music video directed by : Raydi Visual
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15 . Ashe 22 – Intro Vvv
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“Intro VVV” lands as a new single from Algerian-born French rapper ASHE 22, whose deep voice and shadowy themes have drawn attention since “Ashe Tape volume 1” (2018). His collaborations with Freeze Corleone and projects like “Movie Tape” position him within a subset of French rap where ominous instrumentals and clipped flows reign. The track extends his usual aesthetic—a mix of restrained menace and measured intensity.
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14 . Tiji Jojo – Malibu Dream
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“Malibu Dream” finds Tiji Jojo weaving his rap style over JIGG’s production, delivering a track that merges sharp lyricism with a polished beat. A member of BAD HOP, he balances group work with a solo career that began in 2019, reinforcing his presence in Japanese hip-hop. Raised in Kawasaki, a city with an industrial backbone, his upbringing seeps into his artistry, while his Japanese-Korean heritage adds another dimension to his perspective. Music video directed by : Shun Takeda
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13 . Malie Donn – Sacred
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“Sacred” arrives as Malie Donn‘s latest offering, weaving dancehall rhythms with his signature style. Raised in Waterford, Portmore, the artist, born Kimalie Hylton, channels his experiences into his music, balancing grit with melody. Emerging in 2023 with “V6,” he navigates themes of ambition, street dynamics, and personal battles. His catalog includes tracks such as “Another Brick” and “Cruise,” reinforcing his presence in Jamaican music. Music video directed by : Rizzy, Fixaveli
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12 . Teejay – B.D.F
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“B.D.F” is a dancehall track by Jamaican artist Teejay, released in February 2025 and produced by Tyrique Reid. The title stands for “Bruck Dem Face,” a Jamaican slang phrase. Teejay‘s delivery blends assertive lyrics with his distinctive vocal style, reflecting years of honing his craft. Born Timoy Janeyo Jones in Montego Bay, he started writing music early, penning “I Know Jah” at 10 and gaining traction with “Schoolaz Antem” at 14. By the late 2010s, his presence in dancehall expanded as he recorded on riddims and collaborated with Vybez Kartel, Popcaan, and Jahmiel.
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11 . Vanessa Bling, Skeng, DJ Mac – Badness
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Date Added : Feb 21,2025
“Badness” brings together Vanessa Bling, Skeng, and DJ MAC in a dancehall-reggae fusion, released in January 2025. Vanessa Bling, once known as Gaza Slim, emerged in the mid-2000s under Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire, releasing several singles along the way. Skeng‘s raw lyrics and distinct delivery place him within dancehall’s grittier corridors. DJ MAC handles production, with the track released under VB Records and MAC Music labels.
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10 . Panther – Uttar Pradesh
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
Panther, born Anubhav Shukla, brings his home state’s pulse to “Uttar Pradesh,” a track released in February 2025 that blends punchy lyricism with infectious beats. Having first stepped into the spotlight through MTV Hustle 2.0, he has since carved a niche with tracks like “Oh My God.” His lyrics oscillate between personal narratives, contemporary life, and social reflections, delivered with sharp wordplay and an ear for rhythm. Music video directed by : Abhay Singh
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9 . MD Mehdi – Return
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
“Return” (Arabic: “العودة”) marks MD Mehdi’s reappearance after a brief hiatus, weaving his signature fusion of Libyan rhythms and modern hip-hop under BapLab’s production. The track reflects a shift in tone, hinting at resilience and artistic renewal without veering into dramatics. Previously, “West Coast” saw him joining forces with DJ Zmeet as part of the “WAR” project, lending his distinct approach to a broader sonic landscape.
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8 . TIF – Hélas (w/ SDM)
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
“Hélas” brings together French-Algerian rapper TIF and French artist SDM, weaving rap with echoes of North African tradition. Released in February 2025, the track blends TIF’s fluid phrasing with SDM’s forceful delivery. TIF, born Toufik Bouhraoua in El Hammamet, Algeria, has gained attention for his introspective lyrics on identity and diaspora struggles. The production, helmed by Moroccan producer Khalil Cherradi, continues TIF’s fusion of chaâbi, raï, and Andalusian influences. Music video directed by : Chanez Hamdad
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7 . Timal – Solide
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
“Solide” finds Timal delivering his signature flow over a beat that blends trap rhythms with melodic undertones. His lyrics reflect the raw narratives of life in the suburbs of Paris, balancing personal insights with streetwise assertion. Timal, born Ruben Louis Kacy in 1996, has built his catalog with a mix of grit and melody, collaborating with figures like Booba, Maes, Leto, and PLK. His discography includes “Trop Chaud,” “Caliente,” and “Arès.” Music video directed by : Hustlergame
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6 . Cheema Y – Young G.O.A.T
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
“Young G.O.A.T” finds Cheema Y weaving Punjabi hip-hop and rap into a track produced by Gur Sidhu, a mainstay in the scene. The title plays on the overused yet unavoidable acronym for “Greatest of All Time,” a staple in rap’s self-mythologizing vocabulary. Released in February 2025 as part of an album sharing its name, the song follows a discography that includes “Cloud 9 – EP” (2024), “Snake – Single” (2024), and “Dripster – EP” (2023). Music video directed by : Hrprt Brar – Song featured on the album : Young G.O.A.T
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5 . Didine Canon 16 – Salam
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
Didine Canon 16‘s “Salam” lands in February 2025, delivering his trademark rapid-fire flow over a production shaped by Phenix. The lyrics turn inward, weaving reflections on peace and reconciliation into a soundscape that balances Algerian musical motifs with modern rap aesthetics. The visuals unfold across Algiers, grounding the song in its cultural backdrop while echoing its thematic weight. Since 2013, Didine has built a style that folds Rai and Chaabi into hip-hop, collaborating with figures like Djalil Palermo and SAMARA. “Atlantis” (2021) widened his reach, pulling new listeners into his evolving sonic identity. Music video directed by : Trojan Dz
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4 . JRK 19 – Paramètres
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
JRK 19, from Paris’s 19th arrondissement, surfaces with “Paramètres,” a track reflecting his uncompromising style and lived experience. Since his breakout with the “Avenue Porte Brunet” freestyles, his trajectory has been interrupted by legal troubles, including multiple sentences for watch theft. Produced by Béesau, Harrison Dock, and SHK, “Paramètres” fuses gritty lyrics with layered instrumentation. His collaborations with Central Cee, ElGrandeToto, and Maes widen his audience. Music video directed by : Soixan7E Quin5E
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3 . Popcaan – No Two Face
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
Popcaan releases “No Two Face” in January 2025, a dancehall track built on a pounding riddim and his unmistakable vocal delivery. The lyrics address loyalty and authenticity, issuing a warning against betrayal and deception. Born Andrae Hugh Sutherland in St. Thomas, Jamaica, in July 1988, he first emerges as part of Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Music Empire before branching into a solo career. His catalog includes albums such as “Where We Come From” (202514) and “Forever” (202518), alongside collaborations with Drake, Gorillaz, and Jamie xx.
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2 . Nouvo & Lferda – Galère
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
“Galère” brings together Moroccan rappers Nouvo and LFERDA in a collaboration set against a backdrop of hard-hitting beats and introspective lyricism. LFERDA, born Abdelmoughit Boucham, moves between Moroccan influences and modern hip-hop, a formula he refined in his 2021 album “Agressive.” His journey intertwines with figures like ElGrandeToto and Dollypran, while his lyrics often circle around resilience and hope. Nouvo operates within hip-hop and trap, crafting tracks that weave contemporary beats with nods to Morocco’s musical traditions. His songwriting gravitates toward themes of social struggle, poverty, and identity, as seen in previous collaborations like “Moral” with Inkonnu. Music video directed by : Greentos – Song featured on the album : Miftah
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1 . Vampire YT – Ajnabi
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Date Added : Feb 20,2025
Vampire YT‘s “Ajnabi” unfolds in Hindi, weaving a contemporary interpretation of estrangement and fleeting encounters. Known for his presence on YouTube, the Pakistani content creator transitions from digital entertainment to music, shaping his narrative through rhythmic cadences and atmospheric production. The track navigates the unease of unfamiliar connections, infused with a sense of detachment layered over a polished, modern soundscape.
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