Nipsey Hussle, “Ocean Views”

We are still awaiting release details on Nipsey Hussle’s supposed to be on-the-way ‘Victory Lap’ album but in the mean time Nip has been releasing new music via his #MarathonMonday series. Every Monday you can expect a new track from Mr. Hussle with last weeks installation being a collab with Young Thug by the name of “Thug Life.” This week we get blessed with a dope track by the name of “Ocean Views” with production coming from Mike & Keys. The smooth track puts Nipsey at 2-0 on dope releases thus far from his #MarathonMonday series. Check it out —Lawrence Jackson

ShaqisDope, “Wraith Dreamz”

Toronto artist ShaqIsDope released his latest mixtape Black Tape, as a follow-up to his debut mixtape Early Beginnings: The Shaquille Baptiste Story. One of the best tracks off of it is “Wraith Dreamz.” His versatile flow can he heard throughout this song, as he speeds it up, slows it down and goes all out. Be sure to check out the rest of his mixtape here. —Erin Ashley Simon

Birdman, “Respek”

Ladies and gentleman, the soundtrack to you, your friends and this writer. “Came in it we winning,” raps Birdman on the song everyone was waiting on since his infamous Breakfast Club interview. Fittingly titled “Respek,” the rollicking record is the latest teaser from the Cash Money mogul’s upcoming album, Ms. Gladys. Take a listen below, and please don’t forget to put a little respek on it.—Ralph Bristout

Honorary Mentions

G-Eazy, “Me, Myself & I (Mesto Remix)”

Andrew Luce & Graves, “Up To You (Daruma)” Ft. Chelsea Cutler