New Music Hip Hop 2016: The Best of the Year
New Music Hip Hop 2016: The Best of the Year
Best Hip Hop Albums of 2016
The best hip hop albums of 2016 include release from a wide variety of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, and A Tribe Called Quest. Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered.” is widely considered one of the best hip hop albums of the year, as is Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book.” Other excellent releases include A Tribe Called Quest’s “We got it from Here…Thank You 4 Your service,” Anderson .Paak’s “Malibu,” and Schoolboy Q’s “Blank Face LP.”
Best Hip Hop Songs of 2016
The best hip hop songs of 2016 include anthems, club bangers, story songs, party tracks, and more. These are the 20 that defined the genre this year.
“All the Way Up” by Fat Joe and Remy Ma ft. French Montana
” Antarctica ” by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
” Carrier Pigeons ” by Dave East
” Deja Vu ” by J. Cole
” Fake Love ” by Drake
“Goosebumps” by Travis Scott ft. Kendrick Lamar
” I Got the Keys ” by DJ Khaled ft. Jay Z & Future
” No Problem ” by Chance the Rapper ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
“One Dance” by Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla
” Panda ” by Desiigner
” Pick Up the Phone ” by Young Thug & Travis Scott ft. Quavo
This was one of the biggest songs of 2016, and for good reason – it’s catchy as hell. The Young Thug and Travis Scott collaboration features a chorus from Quavo, and it’s one of those rare hip hop tracks that’s equally great to sing along to in the car as it is to play at a party.
” Reduxion ” by Isaiah Rashad
This is one of those perfect summer hip hop songs, with a catchy hook and verses from Rashad that flow effortlessly over the jazzy production. It’s one of the standout tracks from The Sun’s Tirade, one of the best albums of 2016.
” Roland (Bailey’s Letter) ” by J Cole
This song is a powerful ode to police brutality and social injustice, told through the story of a fictional character named James Bailey. It’s one of the most moving and socially conscious tracks on 4 Your Eyez Only, and proof that J Cole is one of the best rappers in the game right now.
Best Hip Hop Artists of 2016
2016 was an amazing year for hip hop, with many artists rises to fame and recognition. Here are some of the best hip hop artists of 2016, in no particular order.
Chance the Rapper
One of the most successful independent artists of all time, Chance the Rapper released his highly anticipated third mixtape Coloring Book in 2016 to much critical acclaim. The mixtape featured several big-name guests including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and Lil Wayne, and helped Chance further solidify his place in the hip hop world.
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar had a hugely successful 2016, winning multiple Grammy Awards and receiving widespread critical acclaim for his album DAMN. He also embarked on a massive world tour in support of the album, performing to sold-out crowds all over the globe.
Drake
Drake had another hugely successful year in 2016, with the release of his album Views shattering records and becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. He also won several Grammy Awards and continued to dominate the charts with his singles “One Dance” and “Hotline Bling.”
J. Cole
J. Cole released his highly anticipated fourth studio album 4 Your Eyez Only in 2016 to much critical acclaim. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was hailed by many as one of the best hip hop albums of the year. Cole also embarking on a massive world tour in support of the album, performing to sold-out crowds all over the globe.
