Azealia Banks songs RANKED by moi

[LaLaLand]

Just because you all clearly need this in your life... I'm copying the latest trend here and ranking an artist's songs...

AB is a good, polarising and criminally underrated choice. Gonna use this to get her great music out there to the haters! Disregard the reputation, the Twitter beef, the antics... Just listen... :hehe::hehe:

31 songs to be ranked:

L8R
212
Liquorice
Van Vogue
1991
Luxury
Atlantis
Fierce
Harlem Shake
No Problems
Yung Rapunxel
Miss Amor
ATM Jam
Heavy Metal and Reflective
Chasing Time
Wallace
Ice Princess
Count Contessa
The Big Big Beat
Escapades
Soda
Movin' on Up
Anna Wintour
BBD
Crown
Treasure Island
Bambi
Miss Cameraderie
Chi Chi
Venus
Along the Coast

Coming soon... :hehe::smug:

[montblanc]

ok THIS is the ranking i've been WAITING for!

Liquorice wins!

[montblanc]

how dare you remove our Miss Camaraderie :suspect:

[LaLaLand]

how dare you remove our Miss Camaraderie :suspect:

Hmmm should I put it back? Was aiming towards more official/promo/lead songs...

Okay I'm putting it back! An anthem!?

[montblanc]

Hmmm should I put it back? Was aiming towards more official/promo/lead songs...

Okay I'm putting it back! An anthem!?

tea a bawp!

[reece(:]

Justice for Miss Amor

[LaLaLand]

Justice for Miss Amor

:sad: I wanted to keep it to 30 max.

I'll do honorable mentions at the end? SO MANY anthems!

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Miss amor >>>> miss cam

[LaLaLand]

Miss amor >>>> miss cam

FINE 31 songs, Miss Amor ADDED!

[reece(:]

:fan:

[LaLaLand]

Let's do this...

31. ATM Jam ft. Pharrell Williams

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So much potential with Pharrell's involvement, but the repetitiveness is annoying, nabs the bottom spot.

30. Venus

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Cute but forgettable imo. This lacks "something" that I can't put my finger on.

29. Along the Coast (prod. KAYTRANADA)

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Even KAYTRANADA's signature swirling beats can't lift this "okay" track to higher levels. Catchy with Summer vibes but I feel it could have gone somewhere better.

28. L8R

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Our first introduction to Miss Banks, a great debut showcasing her now-legendary flow and potty mouth but the short length and early production cause it to place low, outshined by later releases.

[montblanc]

ERM @ Venus culled already

a top 10 HIT!

[montblanc]

I know me and you,
Hey mister, mister New York?
You know I've no problem giving ya what you want, want
But what does it mean to you?
Don't play me, no, n-no, no
Don't you do me wrong, wrong, y'know I'll be long gone

https://i.imgur.com/0j5oW7G.gif

[LaLaLand]

ERM @ Venus culled already

a top 10 HIT!

Oh it's a bop... But they're ALL BOPS. So difficult!

[montblanc]

Oh it's a bop... But they're ALL BOPS. So difficult!

actually tea :p

[LaLaLand]

27. BBD

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Banging, "dirty" track but easily forgettable. Great live!

26. Jumanji

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Another earlier track from AB that fuses Caribbean drums with African beats for a classy, cultured vibe, a very tame beat in comparison to her usual style.

25. Chi Chi

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An incredible showcase of flow and lyricism here. Kind of leaves you "waiting for the shift/drop" though.

24. Escapades

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A really brilliant, dreamy, 90's house fuelled anthem that can feel somewhat repetitive and "clunky". Not her strongest song in this style as we will see as the list continues, but great nonetheless.

[LaLaLand]

23. Atlantis

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Ultimate Sea-Witch-Pop banger with an intentionally amateur video, massive 90's vibes from this.

22. Wallace

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A song about a dog-headed man with a trippy video = win/win?

21. No Problems

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I think the video speaks for itself... If this came on at a festival/club you'd go crazy. Awesome beats in this cheeky diss track aimed at Angel Haze.

20. Bambi

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This song wouldn't feel out of place at any high-end fashion catwalk show and is rightfully a staple of AB's concerts.

19. Crown

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I love the dark, underground, 90's vibes from this track, feels really edgy and, as the title suggests, screams "powerful".

18. Miss Amor

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Added to the list due to "high demand" here. :hehe: One of the many standouts from BWET and an instant classic.

[montblanc]

oop not our Miss Amor gone after ha rightful nomination in

Miss Cam > Miss Amor theaux :hehe:

[LaLaLand]

oop not our Miss Amor gone after ha rightful nomination in

Miss Cam > Miss Amor theaux :hehe:

No lies told :clap2:

[LaLaLand]

17. Movin' On Up

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AKA "Coco's Theme" from AB's movie debut. A good showcase of Banks' expertise with a fusion of solid Rap and House beats.

16. Miss Cameraderie

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MY personal favourite from BWET, an absolutely banging track and the better of the two Miss's ngl.

15. Soda

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A dreamy, synth-filled track that almost transports you to a bustling city street in the dead of night. The video though... Ehhhh...

14. Van Vogue

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Stylish, sleek and with a dog bark sound effect - what more do you want? Amazing flow. Brilliant. Sadly, an early release that's been overshadowed.

13. Heavy Metal and Reflective

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This woman is so, so eclectic - she can even successfully do "Donk". Absolute banger!

[brat.]

212, Ice Princess or Chasing Times win or keep it

[montblanc]

Miss Cam, Soda, & HMF :love:

[reece(:]

Azealia has so many bops for the gays it’s a shame she hates them

[montblanc]

homophobic queen

[brat.]

Azealia has so many bops for the gays it’s a shame she hates them

god and his hymns teas

[Jordan.]

Venus deserved better

[montblanc]

Venus deserved better

tea

[LaLaLand]

Woah totally forgot I was doing this :skull: continuing NOW

[LaLaLand]

12. Chasing Time

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Absolutely banging 90's influenced track, nice little homages to Left Eye and Lil Kim in the video too. Awesome.

11. Fierce

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You can't do an AB ranking and not include "Fierce". A mainstay at her concerts and a Vogue-ing anthem.

10. Treasure Island

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"Escapades" big sister I feel, makes me want to go to the beach. Slick production, mish-mash of style and the usual powerhouse vocals earns it a spot in my Top 10.

9. Harlem Shake

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Always feels like this gets "forgotten" when it's honestly incredible. The best HS sample/remix I've ever heard, and there's been many. Feels completely "hers". Amazing flow and lyrics.

[montblanc]

Chasing Time & Treasure Island :love:

ugh i remember waiting for Treasure Island for so long until she finally dropped it :love:

[LaLaLand]

Chasing Time & Treasure Island :love:

ugh i remember waiting for Treasure Island for so long until she finally dropped it :love:

Same actually! It's amazing, but I feel there's one other "superior" sea-pop anthem that tops it coming in the Top 8. :smug:

[LaLaLand]

8. Luxury

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A classic! So "boujee" and brilliant. One of AB's best early singles.

7. Ice Princess

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A brilliantly brutal mix of Trap and EDM - slower tempo flow showcasing lyrical greatness!

6. Yung Rapunxel

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Well, until this song I'd certainly never heard of a real blend of Hip Hop, Industrial, Techno elements and "Screamo" :laugh2:. She does it so well and the video is incredible. Playing right into the haters hands (swallowing the "Beats Pill", the illuminati overload, witchcraft etc). A genius track!

[LaLaLand]

Top 5 incoming:

- 212
- Liquorice
- 1991
- Anna Wintour
- The Big Big Beat

How will they place!?

[montblanc]

Luxury and ICE PRINCESS :love:

[montblanc]

1. Liquorice
2. The Big Big Beat
3. 212
4. Anna Wintour
5. 1991

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Ice princess above luxury :skull:

Sweetie

[montblanc]

Ice princess above luxury :skull:

Sweetie

ice princess deserved to be in the top 5 DON'T come for ha :oh:

[LaLaLand]

Ice princess above luxury :skull:

Sweetie

IP JUST nixes Lux. :hehe:

[montblanc]

am feeling it, am feeling a change :dazzler:

[Jordan.]

1. 1991
2. Anna Wintour
3. Liquorice
4. The Big Big Beat
5. 212

Would be my rank

[LaLaLand]

OOP forgot I was doing this, continuing in a bit!

[montblanc]

well finally :oh:

[Tony Montana]

I used to always think of her as a ''one hit wonder''

I didn't even know she made so many bops

[LaLaLand]

5. Liquorice

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The epic follow up to "212", this time showcasing AB's expertise dabbling with those now classic synth and 90's beats. She also looks absolutely STUNNING in this video.

[montblanc]

ERM

the winner came out in 5th :p

[Withano]

212 is her only good one fyt me

[LaLaLand]

4. Anna Wintour

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If this doesn't make you want to "move" then I feel sorry for you. What an anthem! A return to form for AB somewhat. I don't think those nips PG though...

[LaLaLand]

Top 3 incoming...

[montblanc]

The Big Big Beat to win out of the ones left x

[LaLaLand]

3. 212

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Of course, a classic, and probably to many people AB's "one hit wonder" - I don't think the world was ready for this tbh. Totally brilliant, but very niche. In terms of overall production/performance/execution, there's just a couple of songs that I feel have the edge on this anthem.

[montblanc]

i never liked 212 that much but it grew on me SO much since :love:

[Strictly Jake]

Wow i only thought she did 212. That's the only thing that ever made it to radio anyway

[Jordan.]

212 got overplayed, bored of it. The top 2 :clap1:

[Jordan.]

(1991 to win tho x)

[LaLaLand]

Okay FINAL TWO... :omgno:

[montblanc]

come THROUGH BBB :fc:

[Tony Montana]

Wow i only thought she did 212. That's the only thing that ever made it to radio anyway

Same, that’s the only song I knew of her

[LaLaLand]

YOUR RUNNER-UP: The Big Big Beat

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This is just beautiful honestly. So catchy, flawless rapping, awesome house-drenched beats. Gorgeous singing too! Very early 90's. The best song AB has released in the past few years for sure.

:cheer2:YOUR WINNER: 1991:cheer2:

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Class, elegance, fashion, 90's, hip-hop, rap, house, timeless MASTERPIECE! The worthy winner.

[montblanc]

:notimpressed:

[montblanc]

actually still an amazing top two :cheer2:

[LaLaLand]

actually still an amazing top two :cheer2:

Right? They're pretty similar I think, but 1991 is just timeless. It could be straight out of, well, 1991. Video included.

[armand.kay]

Esta Noche wasn't even given a chance. it's a cruel world we live in

[armand.kay]

but 1991 deserves

[LaLaLand]

Hopefully this has opened some's ears/eyes to her music, she's not just a one hit wonder, she's a versatile artist.

Yes she runs her mouth and gets into so much ****, but she's incredible at what she does. Look beyond social media :laugh2:

[Tony Montana]

Great Job, Jonnii

[Tony Montana]

Are you gonna do any more rankings?

[Jordan.]

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[LaLaLand]

Are you gonna do any more rankings?

Maybe in future, of who though idk, my music taste is pretty here and there. :joker: