Every era of hip-hop has it: those hard bars, those concrete raps that go to bat—street-life stories coming at you in couplets vivid, genuine, violent, wise. From Kool G Rap to Jeezy to the late, great Nipsey to younger MCs keeping the tradition alive in spirit, sound, or both, this is street rap. So press play and let’s connect politic ditto. Our editors update tracks here regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.