Wiz Khalifa is an emotional favorite in rap music because he can make songs like “See You Again”without seeming contrived. As a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker, it’s a memento for cast and crew. But an emotional favorite can’t always be a well-timed hit in perfect stride with more diverse album material. Wiz’s soundtrack jewel with Charlie Puth shattered the Spotify record for most plays in one day too, solidifying it as a tragedy-from-triumph chant that any listener can find relatable.

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