2013, A helluva year for Hip Hop, Part two. 2013년의 힙합을 말한다

Text by John Glynn

This is a second article about the best 20 rappers and hiphop songs in 2013 by contributor John Glynn. This article will post 1 more time on CultureM Magazine in this week with videos and simple English texts.

 

7. Run The Jewels: Banana Clipper 
Last summer, the talented duo of Killer Mike and El-P combined superbly to release a free album.  “Get It,” the first track to be released was catchy and emotive, however, “Banana Clipper,” the follow up, was one of the standout moments of 2013. Exceeding many people’s expectations, the pair delivered an unforgettable piece of music. With a guest appearance from Big Boi, the rhymes come thick and fast. A powerful track, the three emcees combine to create one of the most significant songs of the past 12 months.

 

8. French Montana: Ain’t Worried Bout Nothin’
On this eagerly anticipated and cleverly named debut LP, ‘Excuse My French,’ the Moroccan beatbox delivers track after track of sheer quality. Lush beats combine with poetic insights magnificently to create ‘Ain’t Worried About Nothin.’ More than just your average emcee, French is a rapper transparent, as he lays it all on the line for te listener to appreciate. On this particular track, Montana raps aggressively over powerful production courtesy of Rico Love and Earl & E.

 

9. Pusha T – Numbers On The Boards        
A track that carried possibly the eeriest beat of the year, “Number On The Boards” is immersed in an ominous sounding bassline and portentous drums. However, it works, and oh how it works. Pusha’s flow is effortless, snarly and lethal; it’s quite easy to see why Kanye regards this man as one of the best in the game.

 

10. Rocko Feat. Future & Rick Ross: U.O.E.N.O.
What a year for Rocko, a relatively enigmatic character, that all changed last year. Bursting onto the scene riding a wave of effortless creativity, Rocko provided us with some glimpses of brilliance. The interminable underground beat of “U.O.E.N.O.” proved to be the vehicle that helped change the rapper’s fortunes.  Marred for controversial lyrics delivered by Rick Ross, the track was scrutinized for some rather malevolent allusions to date rape (Put molly all in her champagne / She ain’t even know it).
Ross, The MMG magnate, was subsequently dropped by Reebok. The sports company answered the enraged feminist groups and ended their partnership with the King of hooks. Despite being submerged in a sea of controversy, this track reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

 

11. Ace Hood Feat. Future & Rick Ross: Bugatti          
Having already assisted Miley Cyrus in her rise to superstardom, with Mike WiLL Made It at the helm of production, ‘Bugatti’ was as obvious as rap smash-hits come, however, a smash-hit it was. Cue speaker shattering beats and sexually driven groans, all of which give way to Ace rapping with an intensity we have become accustomed to. Not to be outdone, Future steps up and steals the show with a deadly hook that leaves you wanting more and more.

 

12. Mac Miller featuring Ab-Soul: Matches
The standout track on Watching Movies With The Sound Off, “Matches” is powerfully propelled by ominous sounding snare drums. As anyone in hip-hop will attest to, having Ab-Soul feature on your track is ALWAYS a positive, especially when you consider how well he compliments Mac Miller along with the rather fashionable sounding synthesizers. From the instrumental influence to the inspired rhythmic flow, this particular track assisted Mac in shaking off the haters who harshly refer to him as Whack Miller.

 

13. Chance The Rapper: Acid Rain
Chance The Rapper has released numerous tracks of genuine quality; however, they all appear rather sallow when compared with “Acid Rain.” This was the second single released by the young rapper in 2013. A poetic assault, this track was produced by one of the greatest contemporary pros around. Jake One, a revered name in the world of rap, helped catapult Chance from mediocrity to superstardom. There is no doubting this simple fact: Chance is a rapper who will only excel. “Acid Rain” is morose melancholy in its truest form, a solemn yet mind-blowing musical experience. Layered with intellectual elegiac images such as: “the richest man rocks the snatch less neck less/Spineless bi***es in backless dresses”, it’s these moments of unclothed sincerity that are both persuasive and impressive.

 

Contributor, John Glynn

As a contributor of CultureM Magazine, he is writing about global culture, for example, movie, music so on. And he has a PhD in Psychology.

영국 출신의 컬쳐엠매거진 컨트리뷰터 존 그린은 영화, 음악 등 문화 관련 컨텐츠에서 날카로운 분석을 통한 심도 깊은 이야기를 전해주고 있다.