Top 25 Pusha T Solo Songs, Ranked
Few rappers have navigated the intersection of street poetry and luxury rap as precisely as Pusha T. From his Clipse days to G.O.O.D. Music reigns, his solo catalog is a study in razor-sharp lyricism, drug game metaphors, and icy production. Now, with Clipse officially reunited and dropping a new album on July 11, 2025, it’s the perfect time to revisit the solo work that cemented Pusha T as one of rap’s most surgical pens.
For those newer to his legacy, it’s worth revisiting the classic Hell Hath No Fury album and reading how Clipse overcame industry setbacks on their path to legendary status. And if you’re hoping to see them live, be sure to check their upcoming 2024 tour dates.
Related: Best Clipse Songs
25. “Murda”
Album: My Own Lane (Kid Ink)
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Achievements/Award: N/A
While technically a Kid Ink track, “Murda” stands out for Pusha’s verse—dripping in menace and lyrical flexing. He elevates the glossy production with a steely performance, reminding listeners he’s lethal even on features.
24. “Lunch Money”
Album: Standalone single
Release Date: November 17, 2014
Achievements/Award: N/A
Produced by Kanye West, “Lunch Money” was an experimental detour. Its stuttering, fractured beat challenged conventional rap rhythms. Though divisive, it showcased Pusha’s ability to find flow in chaos.
23. “Santeria”
Album: DAYTONA
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Achievements/Award: DAYTONA received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album
Blending religious imagery with street narratives, “Santeria” addresses grief and revenge. The haunting vocals and layered beat give it emotional weight, setting it apart in Pusha’s typically cold catalog.
22. “Neck & Wrist” (feat. Jay-Z & Pharrell)
Album: It’s Almost Dry
Release Date: April 6, 2022
Achievements/Award: Charted on Billboard Hot 100
A rare moment of generational flexing. Pusha trades verses with Jay-Z over Pharrell‘s sleek, minimal beat. The track is more about legacy than flash, capturing the wealth of experience behind each bar.
21. “Dreamin of the Past” (feat. Kanye West)
Album: It’s Almost Dry
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Achievements/Award: Charted on Billboard Hot 100
Built on a flip of Donny Hathaway‘s “Jealous Guy,” this Kanye-produced track offers a nostalgic, soulful backdrop for Pusha to contrast past struggles with present opulence. His delivery remains icy, even over warm samples.
20. “Let the Smokers Shine the Coupes”
Album: It’s Almost Dry
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Achievements/Award: Peaked at #18 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Pure braggadocio over a distorted, hard-hitting beat. The title is metaphor-heavy, and Pusha thrives in that ambiguity. It’s a modern coke rap anthem, delivered with surgical confidence.
19. “I Pray For You” (feat. No Malice)
Album: It’s Almost Dry
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Achievements/Award: Noted for Clipse reunion
The long-awaited Clipse reunion adds emotional depth. Over gospel-influenced production, Pusha and No Malice examine transformation, faith, and fate. It’s reflective, and rare in tone.
18. “Millions” (feat. Rick Ross)
Album: Standalone single
Release Date: January 28, 2013
Achievements/Award: Billboard chart appearance
Classic Pusha—sinister and opulent. Rick Ross and Pusha trade coke kingpin bars over a heavy, foreboding beat. It’s both a celebration and cautionary tale, delivered with weighty conviction.
17. “Sociopath” (feat. Kash Doll)
Album: Standalone single
Release Date: August 28, 2019
Achievements/Award: N/A
Originally leaked, “Sociopath” is Pusha in pure persona mode. The title isn’t a metaphor—he leans into the detached, calculating kingpin image. Kash Doll’s cameo adds balance without softening the edge.
16. “Untouchable”
Album: King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude
Release Date: November 12, 2015
Achievements/Award: Produced by Timbaland
Built on a Biggie vocal sample, “Untouchable” is pure bravado. The Timbaland beat is strange and sharp, allowing Pusha to assert his place in the elite ranks of rap with precision.
15. “Suicide”
Album: My Name Is My Name
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Achievements/Award: N/A
Over twisted, dissonant production from Kanye and others, Pusha delivers a venomous performance. It’s dark, relentless, and laced with lines that cut deep.
14. “Come Back Baby”
Album: DAYTONA
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Achievements/Award: Notable for King Hannibal sample
The beat switch is legendary. Starting with a slick soul sample, the track abruptly shifts into darker territory. It’s a sonic metaphor for Pusha’s duality—luxury and crime, soul and severity. Watch Pusha perform the song live:
13. “The Games We Play”
Album: DAYTONA
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Achievements/Award: Fan-favorite track
One of Pusha’s sharpest lyrical performances. It’s concise and confident—less than two minutes of luxurious drug talk and power moves. Every bar lands with intent.
12. “H.G.T.V. Freestyle”
Album: Standalone release
Release Date: October 31, 2016
Achievements/Award: Known for subliminal Drake shots
Released during peak Pusha vs. Drake tension, this freestyle was pure warning shot. No hook, just cold rhymes. It’s strategic, lyrical warfare wrapped in a minimalist beat.
11. “Pain” (feat. Future)
Album: Standalone single
Release Date: October 9, 2012
Achievements/Award: Billboard charting single
Future’s hook lends an eerie edge to this mid-tempo banger. Pusha sounds methodical, painting vivid pictures of the cost behind his success. It’s a dark meditation on cause and consequence.
10. “Diet Coke”
Album: It’s Almost Dry
Release Date: February 8, 2022
Achievements/Award: Peaked at #47 on Billboard Hot 100
With a beat co-produced by Kanye West and 88-Keys, “Diet Coke” feels like classic Pusha. The chorus is taunting, the beat is skeletal, and the bars drip with icy disdain. A late-career standout.
9. “Trouble on My Mind” (feat. Tyler, The Creator)
Album: Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
Release Date: July 12, 2011
Achievements/Award: Breakthrough solo single
This Odd Future collab helped Pusha reach a younger audience. The Neptunes-inspired beat is chaotic, and Tyler, The Creator’s manic energy balances Pusha’s measured aggression. It marked a new chapter in his solo career.
8. “M.F.T.R.”
Album: King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude
Release Date: December 18, 2015
Achievements/Award: Known for jabs at Birdman
Short for “More Famous Than Rich,” this track is a searing critique of fame-hungry artists. Pusha calls out hypocrisy in the industry, floating effortlessly over a haunting beat.
7. “Drug Dealers Anonymous” (feat. Jay-Z)
Album: Standalone single
Release Date: May 31, 2016
Achievements/Award: Widespread critical acclaim
A two-man masterclass in luxury and legacy rap. Over a stripped-down beat, Pusha and Jay-Z reflect on their hustling pasts. Both rappers are in rare form, with no chorus to interrupt the excellence.
6. “The Story of Adidon”
Album: Unofficial release
Release Date: May 29, 2018
Achievements/Award: One of the most impactful diss tracks of the decade
Released in response to Drake’s “Duppy Freestyle,” this track halted the rap world. It’s a brutal takedown, exposing personal secrets with surgical precision. Pusha went for legacy, not just bars.
5. “Infrared”
Album: DAYTONA
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Achievements/Award: Sparked the Pusha T vs. Drake beef
The song that lit the fuse. With subtle but unmistakable jabs at Drake and Birdman, “Infrared” marries political metaphor with street truths. It’s calculated and daring.
4. “If You Know You Know”
Album: DAYTONA
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Achievements/Award: Became a cultural catchphrase
The ultimate gatekeeping anthem. Pusha doesn’t explain his slang-laden bars—either you get it, or you don’t. Its minimal beat and layered references make it a masterclass in coded lyricism.
3. “Alone in Vegas”
Album: Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
Release Date: November 8, 2011
Achievements/Award: Critically acclaimed deep cut
Unlike most of his catalog, “Alone in Vegas” is introspective and melancholic. Over a haunting piano loop, Pusha reflects on isolation and ambition. It’s his most vulnerable solo track to date.
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2. “Numbers on the Boards”
Album: My Name Is My Name
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Achievements/Award: Widely regarded as a modern classic
A minimalistic beat and relentless bars. Pusha dismantles the competition with surgical precision. The song’s title is a mantra: stats don’t lie. It’s elite-level confidence in audio form.
1. “Nosetalgia” (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Album: My Name Is My Name
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Achievements/Award: Widely considered one of the best rap duets of the 2010s
A storytelling clinic. Pusha delivers cold, detail-rich verses about his drug-dealing youth. Then Kendrick Lamar shifts perspective, describing his view from a user’s household. It’s a perfectly balanced contrast that transcends typical rap tropes—making it Pusha T’s definitive solo statement. Watch the stylish video:
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