This genre-blending track from Hereditary, Cassadee Pope’s return to pop punk after a decade in the country world, mixes her raucous energy with McBride’s bold bars. The song is a deep dive into the raw emotions of heartbreak and the strength it takes to rise from it. Dark, vulnerable and undeniably addictive, “I Died” showcases both Nashville’s rock and hip-hop scenes in fine fashion. If you hear the phrase “rap rock” and shudder when your brain conjures up, say, Kid Rock, give this a listen.
Best Collab Track
Cassadee Pope and Daisha McBride, ‘I Died’
- Jayme Foltz