Ghost Town - Kanye West
With assists from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Kid Cudi and a standout outro from Jersey native 070 Shake Ghost Town is the summer hit that never was. Released in 2018 during the midst of Kanye’s most public mental struggles Ghost Town, while still beloved never got the full praise it deserved.
Everyone Else Is An Asshole - Reel Big Fish
Proving Ska bands can adapt and survive, Reel Big Fish avoids any confusion in this first track from 2012’s Candy Coated Fury.
Lump - The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Arguably PUSA’s most notable song is a runaway beat lead by chants about “Lump” a women stuck in a swamp, unable to advance socially or emotionally while being eaten away at from the inside while struggling if she even wants to fight back.
Crystal Dolphin - Engelwood
Released in 2018 Crystal Dolphin to accompany a short anime it got a resurgence in popularity recently from Tik-Tok giving the Princeton native some more of the recognition he deserves. Providing a 70s disco ascetic while layering on the reverb effects to give even more depth to the sound.
Having Our Way - Migos ft. Drake
The pearl of the instant classic that was Culture III Migos takes the leash off Drake giving his two minutes of his own time to shoot in all directions, most notably at Adidas through a set of billiards references. Including Offset flexing his muscles this is the perfect start to warm you up for the rest of Culture.