There’s plenty of new music to sift through. How do you know what is good or bad? Well, that’s where we come in.

Aside from a busy week of interesting news, there’s always a plethora of dope music that drops. Sometimes it’s out of nowhere, and sometimes it is promoted and released right when we expect it. As rap heads, we are all for it and love to talk about the new ish that comes out. In an attempt to keep you up to date with everything, we are going to round up our favorite tracks that we’ve been bumping in the offices. Click through for the best songs of the week.

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Future Featuring Drake, "Never Satisfied"

Mike WiLL Made-It continues dropping more tracks to build anticipation for his Ransom mixtape. Tonight, the Atlanta producer drops the full version of Future's "Never Satisfied" featuring Drake, which appeared on his album Honest. Stream it above.

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Big Sean Featuring E-40, "IDFWU"

Big Sean dropped a low-key EP in September that contained "Paradise," "IDFWU," "Jit/Juke," and "4th Quarter." Today, the G.O.O.D. Music rapper releases the full version of his video for "IDFWU." The sports-themed video has Sean playing as a quarterback, while 'Ye is his coach on the sidelines. Many believed the song revolved around his ex-fiancé Naya Rivera and the concept of break-up, but we can probably expect a lot of surprises from guests such as DJ Mustard, E-40 and Teyana Taylor. Watch it above.

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T-Pain, "Stoicville"

T-Pain has stated in our previous interview that he's changed music completely, and we are starting to believe him. Pain's been vocal recently about other artists using Auto-Tune, taking ownership for a sound he's created. On that note, he's decided to prove once again that Auto-Tune isn't his crutch. On his long-awaited album's title track, Pain airs out all his troubles and grievances from his past. It's a fresh start of sorts as we continue to anticipate what else is to come from him.

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Kevin Gates, "Reasonable Suspicion"

There are plenty of rappers out there rhyming over classic instrumentals just for the sake of rhyming. It's therapy for Kevin Gates. The Louisiana rhymer surprises listeners with a freestyle over "Dead Presidents." Yes, Jay Z's "Dead Presidents."

"Reasonable Suspicion" takes a step away from Gates' penchant for indelible songwriting for his more natural and humane traits. His voice is a mournful one, and it helps as he transfixes his open emotions to bar-by-bar fluidity. Gates uses his past experiences — rejecting the Cash Money deal and criminal activity — for present motivation: "Finally took the charge freed our neck from the nooses/ God put me in position don't ever confuse it."

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Nas Featuring AZ "The Season" (DJ Rhude Remix)

I guess when we talk, people listen. Yesterday, when posting AZ's remix to "The Season," we asked if someone could please mash Nas and AZ's versions together. Well, only a few hours later, DJ Rhude did just that. Check out Nas and AZ together rapping over Dilla's smooth "Gobstopper" beat above. Two legends on one track, just like old times. Queens and Brooklyn stand up.

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Kendrick Lamar, "i"

Kendrick Lamar's press run in NYC this week means we are itching closer to his album release date. While we wait for his next single "King Kunta," K. Dot has gone ahead and released the official video for "i."

He's built a reputation on intriguing videos (Remember "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe"?) and here he impresses yet again. Showing off his best dance moves, the TDE rapper looks closely into happier times by taking to the streets and celebrating with a gang of people. Later on, Kendrick lets all his emotions loose as he hangs outside of a car window, reminiscent of The Joker scene from The Dark Knight.

Watch the video above, and look out for more info on Kendrick's album before the year is up.

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