10 New Songs You Must Listen To! - March 2023
By Philippe Martin 04/03/2023
March brought spring and a bunch of great new rap songs. Some newcomers like Mike Dimes and Blxst are quickly establishing themselves as artists who release a lot of songs with efficiency. Respected producer The Alchemist is on a great collaborative run, the prolific Hit-Boy has some stuff to get off his chest, and Canadian artists are shining bright on the underground scene.
With that being said, here are the best songs of March 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.
- Hit-Boy & The Alchemist - Slipping Into Darkness
- Mike Dimes - Heavy Metal
- Blxst - Passionate (feat. Roddy Rich)
- Swizz Beatz - Street Opera (feat. SAINt JHN, Fivio Foreign & BIA)
- Mike Shabb & Nicholas Craven – Respectfully
- Larry June, The Alchemist & Big Sean- Palisades, CA
- TOBi – Keep From Falling
- Russ – NASTY
- Jae Skeese – Bonneville
- Ginetic – Motion Sickness
Hit-Boy & The Alchemist - Slipping Into Darkness
The two legendary artists unite for a song that proves that their talent is beyond the production boards. They each rap over the other one’s beat, creating a strong bond between the California natives. The Alchemist spits a quick but efficient verse over Hit-Boy’s soulful instrumental. The latter then raps for 3 minutes about his place within the music industry and why he should be respected when compared to some other big-name producers repeatedly doing the same formula without taking creative risks.
Released 03/14/2023
Mike Dimes - Heavy Metal
The young rapper from San Antonio is back with a straight banger that shows he has nothing to learn when it comes to crafting cocky punchlines and choosing aggressive beats. The impactful 808 bass and the dry snares create a trap atmosphere that will suit any house party.
Released 03/03/2023
Blxst - Passionate (feat. Roddy Rich)
With the release of his new EP “Just For Clarity 2”, the singer from Los Angeles keeps on building his catalogue with some good radio-friendly songs like “Passionate”. Featuring Roddy Rich, the duo sings about their luxurious lifestyles and how their status impacts their relationship with women. This is nothing new under the sun, but the melodies and the laid-back production are very catchy.
Released 03/10/2023
Swizz Beatz - Street Opera (feat. SAINt JHN, Fivio Foreign & BIA)
Released for the show “Godfather of Harlem”, the new song “Street Opera” features SAINt JHN, Fivio Foreign, and BIA rapping over a very intense drill instrumental. Produced by Swizz Beatz, the beat is hard-hitting and epic as the opera vocals loop over a nasty kick. The rappers are rightfully chosen for the genre, as they all seem to be in their natural habitat for the 3-minute song.
Released 03/10/2023
Mike Shabb & Nicholas Craven – Respectfully
The duo from Montreal is back with the quick new single “Respectfully”. It follows the February release of “Save The Joker”, meaning that a collaborative project could be on the way. This underground gem is on par with the rest of their catalogue, featuring Craven’s signature sample-based production and Shabb’s cold lyrical flows.
Released 03/17/2023
Larry June, The Alchemist & Big Sean- Palisades, CA
As they prepare the release of their collaborative album “The Great Escape” on March 31st, Larry June and The Alchemist recruit Detroit’s own Big Sean for a cool song about taking calculated risks and betting on yourself. Rapping over an Alchemist beat for the first time, the former G.O.O.D Music artist doesn’t break a sweat as he speaks on business ventures and fatherhood. If the rest of the project is on that level, fans of Uncle Larry are in for a treat at the end of the month.
Released 03/22/2023
TOBi – Keep From Falling
Following a great batch of singles at the end of 2022, the Canadian artist releases another amazing song that shows his vulnerability and versatility as a singer. The simple production matches his calm energy, staying low-key with a soft guitar melody and slow boom-bap drums.
Released 03/23/2023
Russ – NASTY
The Atlanta artist is back with another sex-driven single that sounds like his 2020 hit “BEST ON EARTH” and his 2022 single “HANDSOMER”. These 3 songs are similar in tone and vibe as Russ raps confidently about how he likes his women to be wild and nasty in bed.
Released 03/17/2023
Jae Skeese – Bonneville
The Buffalo artist releases a very good single in anticipation of his first studio album under Drumwork Music. “Abolished Uncertainties” arrives at the end of March, and “Bonneville” is a stand-out cut that showcases Skeese’s skills on the microphone. He raps aggressively during the verses, delivering raw punchlines and vividly describing his rough upbringing.
Released 03/17/2023
Ginetic – Motion Sickness
The Canadian artist releases a great singe that follows his recent project released at the beginning of March “Ginstrumentals, Vol. 3”. With a slick vocal loop and some amazing saxophone segments, Ginetic creates a smooth instrumental that demonstrates his ability to play with vintage instruments in a modern way.
Released 03/31/2023