Yesterday we listed our favorite Albums of 2021, and today the nappyafro Staff gives you our favorite Songs of 2021. And don’t forget to check at end of the lists where we also threw in a playlist so you can hear the songs as well. Over 4 hours of good music from the last 365 days. You’re welcome. – B-Easy
“I Love U, I Hate U” by Little Simz
“Jesus Lord” by Kanye West feat. Jay Electronica/“Life of the Party” by Kanye West feat. AndrĂ© 3000 (tie)
“Manifesto” by Tyler, the Creator feat. Domo Genesis
“Leave the Door Open”/“Smoking Out the Window” by Silk Sonic (tie)
“Nobody” by Nas feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill
“Buzzcut” by Brockhampton feat. Danny Brown
“No Drama” by Jvck James
“Big Boss Rabbit” by Freddie Gibbs
“Anarchy” by RJ Payne feat. Shyheim & Jojo Pellegrino
“Kriminel” by Mach-Hommy
“Talkin’ Back” by Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud feat. Fat Joe
“What’s Next” by Drake
“Lemon Pepper Freestyle” by Drake feat. Rick Ross
“Punchin’ The Clock” by J. Cole
“Gang Signs” by Freddie Gibbs feat. ScHoolboy Q
“Poke It Out” by Wale feat. J. Cole
“95 South” by J. Cole feat. Cam’ron
“I’m Ready” by Anthony Hamilton feat. Lil Jon
“Every Chance I Get” by DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
“Strub the Ground” by Quavo feat. Yung Miami
“Family Ties” by Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Come To Life” by Kanye West
“Off The Grid” by Kanye West feat. Fivio Foreign & Playboi Carti
“Jail” by Kanye West feat. Jay-Z
“When Tony Met Sosa” by Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud
“24” by Kanye West
“Outerspace” by Don Toliver feat. Baby Keem
“Welcome To America” by Black Thought feat. C.S. Armstrong & Angela Hunte
“Stand The Rain (Mad Max)” by G Herbo
“95 South” by J. Cole feat. Cam’ron
“Pick Up Your Feelings” by Jazmine Sullivan
“Wilshire” by Tyler, The Creator
“Lower Case (No Cap)” Big Boi & Sleepy Brown feat. Killer Mike
“Fye Fye” by Tobi Nwigwe feat. Fat
“Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic
“FWB” by Chika
“Poke It Out” by Wale feat. J. Cole
“Keemy Cassanova” by Akeem Ali
“Thot Shit” by Megan Thee Stallion
“Pride Is The Devil” by J. Cole feat. Lil Baby
“I Like Dat” by T-Pain feat. Kehlani
“Sidewalks” by Lloyd Banks
“Palm Trees” by Charm La’Donna
“Down by the Riverside” by Willie Jones
“Chaise Longue” by Wet Leg
“Beat Box Freestyle” by Young M.A
“All Your Exes” by Julia Michaels
“Exposure” by Shelley FKA DRAM
“Nas Is Good” by Nas
“Beating Down Yo Block” by Monaleo
“Happier” by Olivia Rodrigo
“After Last Night” by Silk Sonic feat. Bootsy Collins & Thundercat
“Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic
“Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance” by Tyler, The Creator
“Be Careful” by Kaytranada feat. Thundercat
“Late At Night” by Roddy Ricch
“Whole Lotta Money” by Bia
“Kitty Kat” by Megan Thee Stallion
“Sorry Not Sorry” by DJ Khaled feat. Jay-Z, Nas, James Fauntleroy, & Harmonies by The Hive
“Seeing Green” by Nicki Minaj feat. Drake & Lil Wayne
“Way 2 Sexy” by Drake feat. Future & Young Thug
“Knife Talk” by Drake feat 21 Savage & Project Pat
“Life of the Party” by Kanye West feat. AndrĂ© 3000
“Hood Blues” by DMX feat. Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, & Conway The Machine
“Hazard Duty Pay!” by JPEGMafia
“Law of Averages” by Vince Staples
“Massa” by Tyler, The Creator
“Family Ties” by Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Black Illuminati” by Freddie Gibbs feat. Jadakiss
“Champagne Poetry” by Drake
“Sinister” by Cordae feat. Lil Wayne
“Insane” by Summer Walker