The pain in KK’s voice makes you feel every bit of the sorrow. A song that perfectly portrays the pain of separation, sung by Reshma. Its emotional depth makes it one of the most poignant songs ...

The Soul Searchers - Ashley’s Roachclip (1974 ... It’s so dope that one of the best songs from Eric B. and Rakim’s classic 1987 album, “Paid in Full,” is on this list.

On “Rising Soul,” the Blur/Gorillaz mastermind lends his venerable voice to a subtly insistent midtempo pop song, emitting textured warbles all over de Crécy’s regal flourishes and guitar ...