Summer's over, but the hip-hop game continues to heat up. Today brought with it new albums from D.R.A.M. and Joe Budden -- not the craziest of New Music Fridays, but looking back at the week, there was a plethora of new tracks that are well worth checking out. We've rounded up 10 notable selections in our weekly Staff Picks playlist, which should provide a reliable soundtrack to the weekend's turn-up activities. This week's mix is especially ATL heavy, with a top-tier collab from 2 Chainz, Quavo and Gucci Mane as well as a strong effort from three new-schoolers in Hoodrich Pablo, Lil Boat, and Makonnen. Then there's a new London on da Track-produced gem from Dae Dae -- the trapper who's got his pulse on the Georgia streets more than most anyone, and lastly, a HNHH exclusive from Skooly and Hoodrich producer Spiffy Global. Pure motivation on that one.
Other selections include La Flame's new SremmLife 2 remix as well as uplifting Chicago music from Common, Saba, and Noname.
Stream the playlist and check out each staff member's picks below.
Angus Walker: Dae Dae & London On Da Track "Woke Up"; Skooly & Spiffy Global "Own This Year"
Danny Schwartz: 2 Chainz feat. Quavo & Gucci Mane "Good Drank"; Saba feat. Noname "Church / Liquor Store"
Kevin Goddard: Travis Scott "Swang (Remix)"
Carver Low: Rockie Fresh "Pray 4 Me"; Kodak Black "Chances"
Rose Lilah: Ca$tro Guapo "Crank Dat (Remix)"
Trevor Smith: Hoodrich Pablo Juan feat. iLoveMakonnen & Lil Yachty "I'll Be Damned"
Zakk Feig: Common "Cranes in the Sky (Remix)"