"Finest" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on May 23, 2025, as a promotional single from his album MASA (2025). It was produced by Cheese and JB Sauced Up.[1] The song was surprise-released exclusively to Gaulden's YouTube channel on May 22 before being added to digital streaming platforms the following day.[1]
HotNewHipHop's Alexander Cole described the track as "melodic with YoungBoy spitting bars about all of the hardships he has faced as of late".[1] The production from Cheese and JB Sauced Up features "a nice blend of pianos and guitars which complements his voice perfectly".[1]
Critical reception
Writing for Billboard, Mackenzie Cummings-Grady wrote that "Finest" is the best song on Gaulden's MASA.[2] She wrote that it's "refreshing to hear YoungBoy traverse a slower and more soulful beat", and that the track is "littered with heartbreaking bars that will make anyone stop in their tracks".[2] Cummings-Grady concluded that "'Finest' is a gut-wrenching song, and one of YB’s best in years".[2]Pitchfork's Matthew Ritchie wrote that on the song, Gaulden feels as if "the walls [are] closing in on [Gaulden]" and that he's "pushed to the point of tears due to anxiety and desperation, haunted by the surroundings that have shaped him".[3]
Music video
The Rozay Evans-directed music video was released on May 22, 2025. It sees Gaulden in a church, repenting for his sins while back-up dancers are doing a fire performance. The video also shows clips from Gaulden's court appearances, pictures with his late family member, and a tribute to Never Broke Again-signee, Quando Rondo, at the end of the video.[1]
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