13.

M stands for “Moves” by Big Sean.

Album: I Decided.

Def Jam 

“Moves” is brief, confident, and shallow. Featuring minimalist, dark sounding production, a recurring synth is audible, but booming 808s drums dominate. Big Sean is on, particularly the hook:

“I got the moves / I got the moves / I’m making moves / you gotta move / She make the back move / She made her titties move / I make the city move / I make the city move.”

Ultimately, “Moves” is respectable enough, but feels lukewarm when compared to Dark Sky Paradise hits “Blessings” or “I Don’t F*ck With You.”

14.

N stands for “No Limit” by G-Eazy.

Ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B

Album: The Beautiful & The Damned

RCA

G-Eazy seems to be everywhere these days. He’s remained busy in 2017, highlighted by the release of his third studio album, The Beautiful & The Damned. “No Limit” serves as the promo single for the set.  G-Eazy is assisted by Cardi B and A$AP Rocky.  Rocky sets the f*ckboy tone of “No Limit,” which totally suits G-Eazy.  G-Eazy follows up with a cocky post-chorus, as well as a verse that encompasses sex, money, and his uncompromising confidence. He returns for the third verse, referencing Costco rubbers, Damn Daniel, and Saint-Laurent. Cardi B drops the second verse, matching the unapologetic nature of G-Eazy

15. 

O stands for “One Foot” by Walk the Moon.

Album: What If Nothing

RCA

Walk the Moon deliver the goods on the exuberant “One Foot.” “One Foot” commences exuberantly with ripe falsetto from Nicholas Petricca. The production work is bright, anchored down by a driving groove.  The vocals are strong throughout it course, the lyrics are catchy, the production work is slick AF, and the song is well-rounded. The crowning achievement of “One Foot” – the chorus.

“Cross my heart / And hope to die / Taking this one step at a time / I got your back if you got mine / One foot in front of the other / All that we have is each other / One foot in front of the other.”