If you’re a fan of lyricism but are having trouble finding new music that fits this style, Respect My Region has your back with our new ‘Highkey BARS’ Spotify playlist.
Nowadays it may feel like lyricists are a needle in a haystack. Modern rappers seemingly focus more on the delivery and beat rather than meaningful lyrics. While you may think that’s the case, there are still plenty of young and veteran lyricists out there crafting lyrically focused hip-hop.
Lyricists that likely pop in your mind first include JAY-Z, Kanye West, J. Cole, Biggie, Tupac, and plenty more. This may seem like an endangered craft. But there’s plenty of fresh emerging artists out there that still respect the poetics of hip-hop.
Respect My Region Presents: Highkey BARS
This playlist features a mix of rap veterans that have paved the way for lyrical hip-hop. With dozens of young emerging rappers that have proven that they can keep up with the greatest included. It’s not everyday you find young rappers who can showcase themselves confidently next to artists like JAY-Z and Tupac. But no need to go searching because we did the digging for you! We grabbed rappers from all over the nation and all walks of life and threw them together to create your new favorite playlist, ‘Highkey BARS.’
We threw in some of your favorite songs from everybody’s favorite rappers along with plenty of fresh faces for you to discover. Some songs you may know include “Forbidden Fruit” by J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, “I’m Not Real” by Mac Miller and Earl Sweatshirt, and “The What” by Biggie.
Rappers that are making waves in their regions but may not have reached your neck of the woods yet include Jalen Santoy, Kenny Mason, Mez, JR Writer, and Reese LaFlare. Songs that are a must listen include “Cloth of a King” by Nobi, “Snake Oil” by billy woods, and “Ain’t You Special” by SNT JMS.
The top hidden gem of this playlist is no doubt “Games Wired” by Aussie duo Dialect and Despair. If you want to see pure lyrical sophistication, check out the lyrics to this song.
You're froze up aluminium outta dominions of idioms Any simian MC can be configuring Your primitive predicament, dating the pre-eliminate Precipitating prohibited flowing that is ignorant Superior lyricist, hearing me serious No sibilance, spit inhibited hymns in the infinite Committed, continuous come with it, you cynic You want it, you bit it, you got it, you get it, how we live it
Tracks to set your summer off on a high note include “Homage” by Michael Charles and “Unbothered” by Ski Mask the Slump God. If you’re looking for tracks that pack a lyrical punch, be sure to listen to “Mantra” by Earl Sweatshirt, “Obamacare” by Quelle Chris, and “King” by Mike G.
Dive into your new favorite Spotify playlist!
You can read all about the music included but we recommend diving headfirst into ‘Highkey BARS.’
Meaningful lyricism never went anywhere, but rather has just become covered by Top 40 wanna-be artists. We uncovered some of the best lyricists around the nation and even the world for you to indulge in. And to top it off, ‘Highkey BARS’ will be updated regularly.
The playlist will receive weekly updates and we encourage you to please reach out if you have any recommendations or requests. If there’s any specific lyricists you’d like to see included, please shoot us an email at info@respectmyregion.com.
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