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Who I Am (ft. 2 Chainz and Big Sean) - Pusha T

A friend of mine once joked that Pusha T leaked this track, saw how poorly the reception was online, and thus his album was pushed back, yet again. I have been waiting on Push's solo debut for quite some time now. To me, his personal narrative exceeds that of nearly every other rapper in the last decade. In brief, he sold cocaine and crack in his hometown of Virginia Beach, VA, made thousands, and used those funds to promote a rap career with his brother, Malice. After several quality but low-selling releases as the duo Clipse, Malice chose to abandon the dopeman/rapper route and find God. He is now a preacher.

This left Terrence in an odd position. Lyrically dextrous and flush with coke money, he found his way to Kanye West's GOOD Music label. As a featured guest on GOOD Friday releases and MBDTF, Pusha T solidified himself as a lyricist, style icon, and bona fide Yeezy associate.

If the width of his nostrils aren't enough of a visual cue to his past career, his boisterous and frightening delivery confirm his kingpin status. Despite my friend's claim, features from 2 Chainz and Big Sean almost always make for a dangerously catchy hip-hop track (see: All Me - Drake). And with executive production from Yeezus himself, Yeezy season lasted all summer long. Look for more cuts off of My Name Is My Name higher up on the list.