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Travis Scott, 4X4 | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott delivers another surefire vibe with his single “4X4,” which samples the Tennessee State Marching Band.

St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red and Grammy-winning pop superstar Bruno Mars collaborate on a brief, filthy, and potent single “Fat Juicy & Wet.”

Memphis rapper NLE Choppa and alternative rock/pop collective Imagine Dragons join forces for the short but entertaining single, “Dare U.”

British rapper Central Cee taps Grammy-winning, British-born, Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage for the enjoyable banger, “GBP.”

Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.

Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.

Confident and talented British rapper Lil Simz ‘cooks’ on her brief but potent drill-infused rap banger, “Hello, Hi.”

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ½ Backed by a smooth, hypnotic instrumental, Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna delivers a confident, enjoyable banger with “GOT DAMN.”

Gen-Z rapper ian (Ian Smith) brings nothing new, game-changing, or substantial to the table in his brief single, “No Way.”

Paco taps Tommy Richman for the assist on his fun, groovy, and sensual-minded hip-hop single, “BODY SHOP.”

While some of the lyrics are questionable, charismatic rapper Jack Harlow delivers an entertaining, vibe-laden single with “Hello Miss Johnson.”

The Kid LAROI and Quavo make a formidable team on the brief, fun, and sexed-up single, “SLOW IT DOWN.”