10 New Songs You Must Listen To! - February 2023
By Philippe Martin 03/02/2023
February marks the release of great singles from a wide range of artists from Canada and the United States. IDK, Larry June, and Conway the Machine are back to hype the release of future projects. Montreal is moving strong with emcees Nate Husser and Profound Artist releasing songs that will get in your head.
With that being said, here are the best songs of February 2023. This list contains many mainstream and independent placements from artists who either dropped great albums during the month or that are preparing to do so soon. Let us know in the comments what you think about these and if any other singles deserved to make this list.
- IDK – Radioactive
- Larry June & The Alchemist – 60 Days
- SAINt JHN - Overstimulated
- Dreamville, JID & Lute - Ma Boy
- Zombie Juice – Hikari
- Conway the Machine, Sauce Walka, Juicy J – Super Bowl
- Jay Worthy & Curren$y – Terry Davis
- Nate Husser – Did It B4
- Big K.R.I.T. – Birthday Season
- Profound Artist – The World Is Yours
IDK – Radioactive
The Maryland artist is back with a contagious single that will make you want to dance around and bang your head to the beat. The heavy kick and the scattered drums carry most of the song to impressive energy levels. IDK’s vocal performance is often filtered and mysterious, letting the production team do its job well at every corner.
Released 02/17/2023
Larry June & The Alchemist – 60 Days
Uncle Larry is back with his first release of 2023, and it doesn’t disappoint. Collaborating with The Alchemist for a smooth single about hard work and the pleasure of a luxurious life seems right. The beat is intoxicating and laid-back, letting Larry talk his regular shit with ease. The most surprising element of the single is the vocal performance of The Alchemist who raps a quick but cool verse in the second half of the 3-minute song.
Released 02/15/2023
SAINt JHN - Overstimulated
Accompanied by a slick artwork, the new single by SAINTt JHN is hard-hitting and another reminder that the Brooklyn artist must be listen-to. His production is always on-point, with moody synths and trap drums that will test your speakers the right way. He touches on a relevant subject during the hooks, telling the listener that he feels overstimulated and bored at the same time. That’s a feeling that seems to be more and more common within the public discussion, showing that sometimes too much is not enough.
Released 02/03/2023
Dreamville, JID & Lute - Ma Boy
For the March release of the third Creed movie, the Dreamville team is tasked with the responsibility of creating a soundtrack that matches the energy and charisma of the boxing universe led by Michael B. Jordan. “Ma Boy” is an easy banger that aims to boost your confidence level to the max with JID’s signature delivery and Lute’s cocky rhymes.
Released 02/03/2023
Zombie Juice – Hikari
Fitting for a love song, the Flatbush Zombies emcee releases this excellent single on Valentine’s Day. His melodic flow and precise writing skills are on par with his other solo song releases back in 2021. Speaking of a difficult relationship, Zombie Juice doesn’t have a problem with being vulnerable and it’s refreshing in a rap scene filled with enormous egos.
Released 02/14/2023
Conway the Machine, Sauce Walka, Juicy J – Super Bowl
The Drumwork Music general is back with a packed banger in collaboration with Sauce Walka and Juicy J. Conway normally raps over grimy instrumentals, but “Super Bowl” features a trap beat with aggressive sub-bass and loud high hats. It’s fun to see him outside his comfort zone as he did on “KD” back in 2021. The guest artists do their thing, adding charisma and good punchlines to the mix.
Released 02/24/2023
Jay Worthy & Curren$y – Terry Davis
Keeping up with their tradition of creating cool music to ride around with the windows down, Jay Worthy and Curren$y release this new single named after the NBA player. With a single verse each, they rap confidently on a smooth beat full of beautiful saxophones and violins.
Released 02/10/2023
Nate Husser – Did It B4
Violent and aggressive are terms that could be used to describe this new Nate Husser song. The Canadian artist raps rapidly on an 808-heavy beat that changes pace often, letting the energy slow down during the hook to pick back up during the verses. It’s a straight banger that fits well into the rest of his catalogue.
Released 02/15/2023
Big K.R.I.T. – Birthday Season
The Southern artist releases his first song of the year with the celebration track “Birthday Season”. It’s a simple, but efficient singlethat will give anybody the desire to dance and party for their birthday, whether you’re born in February or not.
Released 02/10/2023
Profound Artist – The World Is Yours
The Montreal artist is back with a new single about our difficult world. Fresh off last month’s release with his single “Pray”, this new song is slower and more introspective, letting his catchy biblical lyrics and laid-back flow shine on an atmospheric Jaydus Caesar production.
Released 02/10/2023
Wow, thanks a lot for this list! I added a couple to my library. Looking forward to the discovery