Track of the Year

DJ Spinz’ deceptively simple synth chords and drum machine programming inspired Ca$h Out’s undeniably catchy sing-songy flow, birthing an overnight sensation in the process.

This triumphant track, bursting at the seams with synth trumpets and machine-gun snares, was the perfect backdrop for Meek to introduce his bar-brawl bars to the world.

This face-melting beat — which brims with earth-quaking tuned 808s before evolving into a dramatic, apocalyptic outro — brought the best out of Jay and Ye.

This creepy beat combines ATL’s trap rap with Three-6 Mafia’s classic sound and a touch of old-school G-funk synth, the perfect chaser for this collabo.

T-Minus, a Toronto native, somehow captured the Yay Area’s classic hyphy energy with this infectiously simple strip-club favorite, fueled by hand claps and an unforgettable bass line.