The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week (7/25/14) [Listen]

It’s Friday and that means we’re back with a new assortment of tunes for your listening pleasure. Feast your ears on The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week.

One of our more well-balanced lists in recent memory, there’s music from each of the respective sides of Hip-Hop. From Stones Throw to Interscope, the Internets received a range of quality material worth giving an honest ear. And that, our friends, is something we hope remains consistent.

Hit the jump to hear what Hip-Hop had to offer over the past seven days via The Wrap Up. Share your thoughts in the comments.

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10. Homeboy Sandman – “America, The Beautiful”

Producer: Jonwayne

Stone Throw’s Boy Sand reminds listeners that America remains the land of opportunity on this cut.

9. Raekwon – “Give Me Your Love”

Photo: N/A

For a sixth week in a row, The Chef blessed an old school classic with a proper verse.

8. T.I. ft. Victoria Monet – “Stay”

Producer: N/A

The Kang expresses some complicated thoughts about love on this record. With the assistance of Monet, this is definitely one of the better releases from his upcoming album, Paperwork.

7. Lloyd ft. Big K.R.I.T. – “On Call”

Producer: Slade Da Monsta

Pounding 808s and lush melodies make a beautiful message on this soulful cut from Slade’s Hotter Than July 19th project.

6. NehruvianDOOM (Bishop Nehru & DOOM) – “OM”

Producer: MF DOOM

Aside from having one of the better names in Hip-Hop, NehruvianDOOM may also be sitting on one of better projects of the year. Stay tuned for news on its release.

5. Punch ft. Jay Rock & BJ The Chicago Kid – “A Project Mind”

Producer: N/A

TDE’s president has been known to lay a verse every now and again, but who knew his pen game was this strong. Add a verse from Jay Rock into the mix, and it’s clear why the West Coast label continues to win.

4. The Weeknd – “King Of The Fall”

Producer: Daheala & The Weeknd

Abel hears your whispers and he sees other artists stealing his style. This is his audible rebuttal.

3. Boaz ft. Scarface – “Hard To Forget”

Producer: Jayze

We recommend that listeners get familiar with this Pittsburgh spitter sooner than later, because he’s delivering some of the most thought provoking music of the year.

2. Cormega ft. AZ, Redman & Styles P – “MARS (Dream Team)”

Producer: Large Professor

The Queensbridge legend connected with three accomplished lyricists on one of the better collaborations of the year. As you can see, at no age does steal stop sharpening steel.

1. Common – “City To City”

Producer: No I.D.

This Target-exclusive bonus track is proof that the Chicago MC was in a special zone while creating his new LP, Nobody’s Smiling.