Stanisland Magazine

We list five of the best new mainstream and underground rap songs

Last updated: 26th September 2025

Not only are the OGs making a come back — but the newbies and fresh faces of the scene as well. Join us as we traverse transatlantic waters for a fiery feast of what hip-hop has recently had to offer.

Mobb Deep – “Against The World”

This is the match that starts the fire. A part posthumous project, surviving member of Mobb Deep, Havoc, produces new single ‘Against The World.’ The fresh track is taken from the duo’s new album Infinite, set to release on 10th October 2025.

The producer said of the album: “This one feels like coming full circle,” and that it’s “…dark, real, unfiltered. The sound that shaped who we are but also speaks to where hip-hop is right now.”

Knucks – “Goldtooth” ft Blaqbonez

Knucks isn’t just on a musical roll, but a cinematic one. His latest drop Goldtooth, features Blaqbonez. Not only that, but its producer, Emil, is on a surging run himself, having teamed up with Mick Jenkins for another album contender of the year.

“This project is two years in the making. Two years of writing, thinking, living.” the rapper said “…Long nights in studios from London to Jamaica to Nigeria.”

Sleazy F Baby – “Missy Elliot”

Blah Records have announced a host of events and projects, with Sleazy F Baby among them. His new vibe Missy Elliot is a funk led tune produced by Bolton’s finest, Diminutive Arthur.

Mark Saunders – “One Train”

Some people split the atom, Mark Saunders splits the bars. His crazy track One Train is another phonetic wonder-piece, replete with the lyrical wizard’s own signature that will stop the doubters and cast a star on the walk of fame. Don’t sleep on this guy — he’s one of the dopest underground artists in the scene right now.

Jermaine Dupri – “Atlanna” ft Ceelo Green

Jermaine Dupri is back with a brand spanking new album, Magic City. JD’s presence throughout the years has been a cushion for stabilising the scene on the world stage — that on its own deserves a round of applause. On Atlanna, he recruits Ceelo Green for all you’d expect from his return — a certified banger.