2014 soundtrack: From the same Chicago circle that gave us Noname & Saba is Mick Jenkins. A deep thinker & social commentator in the mold of Gil Scott Heron, his writing doesnt disappoint. A calm, cool delivery & demeanor is perfect for the deep topics he covers.

I’m out here sowing seeds, blowing trees, writing all this poetry
Every freaking night peep the Jodeci
'Till the people quoting me
Or at least peep the potency
And profess a nigga artistry openly
Black sheep, but I know you see the GOAT in me

Statik Selektah on the beat