The opener is gritty yet celebrational. It’s a razor-sharp anthem with high replay value that shouts out ‘Bellator’ star Michael Venom Page as the rapper flexes across the near 3-minute cut. ‘Peace of Mind’ is a pure party heater with assists from Teezee and Kid Cudi to keep the energy at peak.

‘Nirvana’ lives up to its name with pure summer bliss. With Skepta and J Balvin coming together over buttery but bumpin’ Jae 5 production it’s an instant international smash. This is white robes, tight j’s, and cold tequila on a sunny beach. The summer vibes continue with ‘Lit Like This’ bringing the bounce and Skepta skating over the powerful percussion.

For the finale Skepta takes it back to gritty with the violently sharp ‘Eyes On Me.’ With bars like, “It’s an oxymoron how I speak so bluntly/ Still I’m as sharp as a razor (Ha)” and “Or we could do magic tricks, my guy wave the stick/ Watch them boys start vanishin’ (Brr)” Skepta reminds listeners he’s still as raw as ever.

If Skepta is All In on this one, he’s definitely doubling up and we’re all winning big too.

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The recent single ‘Greaze Mode’ already has what is arguably one of the best Skepta music videos to date & certainly stands out as a lead song. The first track on the album, ‘Bullet from a Gun’ feels like the perfect development to the Skepta sound we heard on Konnichiwa, it’s brilliant. Another stand out track was ‘Love Me Not’ which features Cheb Rabi & B Live. The track sounds like Skepta dating back in 2009 on songs like ‘Oh My Gosh,’ if it was 10 years more modern.

After a full first run of this album, it didn’t feel like it had as many ‘wow’ moment as Konnichiwa. However, Skepta fans, let this album sit with you. After listening back to back a few times through, there’s something for everyone in this album. Every single song grows on you in its own way and it all starts to make sense. In an interview with DJ Target at the beginning of the month, Skepta said when he’s dropped albums in the past it’s been to ‘re-shape’ the scene as it had commercialised, which he believes is happening again. He also notes that no two tracks on the album sound the same, which is for a reason, and to bring fresh sounds to the game. This album is truly what Skepta is about; showing how it’s done.

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I arrived just before 10:00pm. By the time I checked my coat and grabbed a Corona at the back bar, I heard the familiar and entrancing opening of his latest album’s title track. The club erupted as Skepta took the stage kicking the first verse off ‘Konnichiwa’ with a ferocity that screamed “motherfucker I’m here”. The place was absolutely packed and it took some serious squishing and squeezing to find yourself into a decent spot. From the jump there was an intense electricity in the air but it was super-charged by the icy synths on ‘That’s Not Me’. Skepta had the whole club jumping while the anthem rang through the powerful system. From there he took some time to break it down and talk to fans before taking it back to Blacklisted with ‘Ace Hood Flow’. With ‘Crime Riddim’ the venue’s incredible visual capabilities were showcased as police inspired blue and white visuals encompassed the entire stage.

Giving fans the true grime experience, the show packed some massive rewinds and a raw back-to-back grime cypher between Skepta and Shorty. The former was felt hardest with ‘It Aint’ Safe’. Bringing it back for the second time incited mosh pits and fierce sing alongs. On the other side, the cypher saw Skepta and Shorty trading verses as DJ Maximum swapped in rugged beats. Adding in some surprises, Skepta brought out Lethal Bizzle for ‘I Win’ and truly surprised us with Riff Raff coming out for ‘Back From The Dead’. As Riff exited the stage he gave Skepta a major shout out telling fans that Skepta is the future. I’m not one to agree with Riff Raff on the regular but there is no disputing the fact, especially after this tour.

Considering he was in the 6, it was only right that he performed his More Life interlude. As expected Skepta saved his two biggest records for the night’s conclusion. ‘Shutdown’ took the energy from 10 to 11 and ‘Man (Gang)’ served as the perfect turnt conclusion (see video below). Skepta’s stage presence, crowd control and energy proved his talent is well beyond just making great records. He’s an incredible performer and a true artist. The infectiousness of his music and swag was felt long after the show with ‘It Ain’t Safe’ chants filling the exits, to gang, fam and bruv being dropped in every conversation outside. Grime has officially arrived in North American and Skepta is the ambassador.

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40. Big Sean – One Man Can Change The World

When most people think about Big Sean, depth isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. I mean he’s most well known for tracks like ‘Ass’ and ‘I Don’t Fuck With You’. But if you search within his catalogue, he does have some powerful tracks. Further proving this is ‘One Man Can Change The World’. It’s by far his most inspirational and deep tracks to date. What makes it so powerful is the verse dedicated to his late grandmother. Not only is it deeply personal but it also shines a light on the impact and struggle felt by our grandparents generation, which is often forgotten. Add the beautiful piano and touching clip from Sean’s grandmother and this really tugs at your heart strings.

39. Stand Tall Fists Up – So Duh

Stand Tall Fists Up appeared seemingly out of nowhere with their debut EP. The title track ‘So Duh’ is one of the year’s sleeper smashes. Getting it’s name from the sample that sounds like a soda can opening, this track isn’t quite like anything else. Drawn out synth bends and 808’s build up to an unfamiliar bass heavy drop that’s riddled with lazers. This track sounds like it somehow came back in a time from 2050. It also helped the duo land official remixes for Keys N Krates, TWRK and A-Trak. Drink that in.

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38. The Weeknd – The Hills

Abel had a massive 2015 with his chokehold grasp on the R&B/Pop game this year. Not only did the Toronto native break several Billboard records but he finally took full control of his vision and catapulted himself onto the mainstream stage without breaking away from his core audience. One of the years biggest tracks is ‘The Hills’ and rightfully so. The singer’s monotone vocals combined with the slow build of the beat create the perfect moment for a hard drop and boy does it drop. Not only did the record kill the charts, radio and clubs but it also launched a handful of official and unofficial remixes. RL Grime, Nicki Minaj and the rap god Eminem all offered official remixes that propelled the track into the stratosphere. Abel got them hits!

37. Sam Binga ft Warrior Queen – Wasted Days

English producer Sam Binga, along with a few contemporaries, has been responsible for some of the most forward thinking electronic music to come out of the UK in recent years. His high energy blend of footwork and jungle strikes a great balance with fast paced percussion bouncing over droning 808 kicks and biting synths, The term bass music is done justice by Wasted Days (the name of our chosen track, and also the album), with each track featuring a new MC that collaborated with Binga to create each track. Warrior Queen, a well known British MC lends her patois-laced style to this blazing track that features a machine-gun like synth rhythm to propel it forward. Fans of Bingas production style would do well to check out the rest of this album, and some aforementioned contemporaries of this future-jungle style such as Om Unit and Machinedrum.

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36. Hudson Mohawke – Very First Breath (Feat. Irfane)

We’ve all wished we could hit a reset button at one time or another. Whether it relates to a relationship gone awry, a great film, or getting high, there is nothing quite like how it feels in the beginning; how it felt the first time; for the first breath.

But we move on.

You could dwell on nostalgia for the past or you can make new memories. You could get signed to Kanye’s GOOD music, produce a 45 minute rap song, create ‘Chimes,’ one of biggest trap anthems of 2014, and then continue to pop out bangers until the cows come home.

But you won’t. You must change; you must evolve. And with Lanterns, this is what Hudson Mohawke has done.

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35. UZ – Trap Shit V22

22 versions deep into his acclaimed Trap Shit series, UZ still managed to keep things inventive. Easily the best Trap Shit release of 2015, ‘V22’ blends menacing laughter, inquisitive samples, a smattering of 808s and the bass we’ve come to expect.  Unexpectedly, the masked producer slid in a quick jersey club break complete with break-neck kicks and even a few bed squeaks. The Trap shit series may be dead but this will make sure it’s not forgotten.

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34. Mr. Carmack – Solutions

This is Carmack being Carmack at his finest. It’s dark, gritty, hard hitting and unforgiving. The Donnis sample “I can’t even feel my fucking face” is sure to offend casual listeners, but this isn’t for casual listeners, this is for the weirdos and us weirdos couldn’t get enough.

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33. Your Old Droog – Porno for Pyros

For 90’s fans Your Old Droog is a godsend. From his boom-bap production selection to his bars and nostalgic flow, he’s a dream come true for hip-hop heads that value lyricism over hype. With arguably the best wordplay in the game right now, Droog is guaranteed to have you hitting replay. No record showcases this better than the Kenison cut ‘Porno For Pyros’. It’s 3 minutes of pure bars over a beat that’s as cold as NY Winters. Here’s a taste of the fire, “Back in the line of fire, sayin’ my style’s dated is like checkin’ to see if wine expired, Salut, thought of that bar in the car, cheffin’ up in the truck like halal food, Got them raps for you, I ain’t talkin’ gyros, get on the mic and spit that porno for pyros.”

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32. Goldlink – Dance on Me

2015 was Godlink’s year. After landing on the XXL Freshmen list the DMV native dropped his debut album And After That, We Didn’t Talk. The lead single ‘Dance On Me’ is the perfect embodiment of Goldlink’s future bounce sound. With remixes from heavyweights like Mr. Carmack, PYRMDPLAZA, and Fwdslxsh it only got bigger. This track is proof that Goldlink is here to stay.

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31. Jeremih – Planes Remix w/ Lido, Chance The Rapper and The Social Experiment

This is why I would argue now is the greatest time ever for music. One of the most forward thinking producers in electronic music connected with one of the biggest independent rappers and his band to remix an R&B record. 10 years ago the thought of this happening would’ve been ludicrous. From Lido literally pulling samples from his flight to Europe, to Chance’s off kilter flow and some beautiful instrumentation, this made the original pale by comparison. It also took Jeremih’s vocals to new heights (sorry I had to).

30. Big Sean – Blessings feat. Drake and Kanye West

Big Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise started the year off right with ‘Blessings’ as the follow up single to his ‘IDFWU’. With a beat provided Vinyl; Sean Don, Drizzy and Yeezus rap about their blessings while ensuring their peers that they should count theirs. All three provide solid verses and considering this track had everyone saying “bless”, “blessed” or “bless up” it is clear this song had some impact.

29. Justin Martin & Ardalan – Function feat PartyPatty

Claude Von Stroke’s Dirtybird label is well known for producing bumpin’ house music with a consistently unique feel to it. Released on their 10 year anniversary compilation album, released in early 2015, ‘Function’ is a very cool, simple track that could be heard on dancefloors and festivals over the summer and beyond. Producers Justin Martin & Ardalan’s collaborative effort is a fairly minimal track, driven by a simple 808-sounding blassline and vocalist PartyPatty’s hook. This track is a total crowd pleaser. Fans of this bass line driven house style should check out the rest of the compilation album, and dig deeper into Dirtybirds’ deep lineup of great house producers including Friend Within, Shiba San, and many others.

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28. Tiga – Bugatti (Jauz Remix)

When Tiga and Push T connected for ‘Bugatti’ it was big, but it lacked a certain umph. Pusha’s bars were hard but the beat with just a little too minimalistic. Thankfully Jauz seemed to feel the same and decided to blow the doors off the track with an epic rework. Melding hip-hop with UK Garage, bass house and some dubstep influence, Jauz crafted a re-imagination that’s darker and harder than Pusha T himself. EGHCK.

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27. Keys N Krates – Save Me

Toronto trap trio continued to do what they do best; crafting weird rap beats that are infectious and hard hitting. Connecting with Katy B, ‘Save Me’ has a more approachable, radio friendly sound without straying too far from their signature. This track held the Summer down and became a festival staple and highlight. With a future bass undertone it proved their ability to evolve without selling out.    

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26. Skepta – Shutdown

2015 finally saw Grime make its way to North America. With all the major music blogs and Drake giving the cosign, Skepta became the ambassador of the genre and ‘Shutdown’ was his anthem. From a massive North American tour to a performance at OVO Fest Skepta took over and Shutdown.  

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25. Kanye West – All Day

Kanye debuted this song at an award show, which award show doesn’t matter but that performance was of epic proportions. ‘All Day’ is a trap banger featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and a handful of other writers. With Kanye’s flow matching the aggression of the beat, ‘All Day’ is a braggadocious banger that is attached to Kanye’s new album SWISH (whenever it comes out). The debut of the track, the production and the amount of remixes it spawned are a clear indication that Kanye hasn’t lost his footing and he is still one of the greatest, all day.

24. Travis Scott – Antidote

Travis Scott’s Rodeo finally hit the net this year and ‘Antidote’ served as one of the lead singles from his debut.  Scott fans waited patiently for this and when it was released it caught fire. Maintaining the deep trap sound Scott is famous for, ‘Antidote’ sees Travis Scott floating over the beat with an intoxicated flow.

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23. A.G Cook – Beautiful (Rustie Edit)

The PC Music sound isn’t for everyone. It can sometimes leave a desire for something more human, something more rounded. Enter Rustie. With his signature phased out sound and emotion evoking drops, this Scottish producer flips a plastic and bouncy sounding ‘Beautiful’ into a powerful festival banger without altering the core of the song. A late edition to a jam-packed 2014, ‘Beautiful’ is a welcomed return to the sound found on his 2011 debut, Glass Swords.

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22. Masego & Medasin – Shut Up and Groove

When Medasin and Masego came together for The Pink Polo they crafted something truly extraordinary. By combining jazz with trap and future bass they created a new sound that they dubbed trap house jazz. ‘Shut Up and Groove’ sees jazz adlibs, gorgeous saxophone riffs, stunning synth work and some hard hitting bass drops. It’s groovy and upbeat with a touch of nasty. The sheer inventiveness of the track make it one of the strongest efforts of 2015.  

21. Bryson Tiller – Exchange

Bryson Tiller emerged on to the scene this year with powerful releases. Whether it was a single for the radio or a SoundCloud loosie, Tiller showed up and showed out. His debut album TRAPSOUL featured 14 tracks, all of which are well produced and put together joints. One of the best tracks from the album and of the year is ‘Exchange’. Produced by The MeKanics, ‘Exchange’ is the definition of what it means to exist in this new genre of trapsoul. The structure and sound of the beat contain both R&B/Soul and Trap elements with deep bass lines, hard hitting kicks and a sultry soulful sample. Young Tiller also does a great job with his writing and no doubt he effortlessly vibes over the whole beat, blurring the lines between singing and rapping. At number 21 you got the newest star in the game, Bryson Tiller.

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