Best Hip Hop Music of 2015
A look at the best hip hop tracks of 2015, including hits from Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Big Sean.
Best Hip Hop Albums of 2015
In 2015, there were a lot of great hip hop albums released. Here are some of the best:
-To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
-The Marshall Mathers LP2 by Eminem
-The Pinkprint by Nicki Minaj
-If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late by Drake
-Compton by Dr. Dre
Best Hip Hop Songs of 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, we take a look at the best hip hop songs of the year. From Kendrick Lamar to Drake, these are the tracks that defined the genre in 2015.
“Alright” by Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” was one of the biggest songs of 2015. The track was released as part of Lamar’s critically acclaimed album To Pimp a Butterfly, and quickly became an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement. With its mix of jazz and hip hop, “Alright” is a unique and powerful track that stood out in a crowded field of contenders.
“Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap
Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” was one of the most unexpected hits of 2015. The track, which was originally released in 2014, exploded in popularity this year, thanks in part to its catchy hook and Wap’s signature sing-song delivery. “Trap Queen” has been praised for its positive portrayal of drug dealers, and has become an anthem for many trap music fans.
“Hotline Bling” by Drake
Drake’s “Hotline Bling” was one of the biggest songs of the year, thanks in part to its iconic music video. The track itself is a catchy R&B tune with a lighthearted feel, but it took on new meaning when Drake began performing it live with his now-famous dance moves. Whether you love or hate Drake, there’s no denying that “Hotline Bling” was one of the defining tracks of 2015.
“Back to Back” by Meek Mill
Meek Mill’s “Back to Back” was one of the most talked-about tracks of the year, thanks to its diss verses aimed at fellow rapper Drake. The track became an instant internet sensation, and helped to fuel the much-publicized beef between Mill and Drake. While “Back to Back” may not be everyone’s favorite track, there’s no denying that it made a big impact in 2015.
Best Hip Hop Videos of 2015
In 2015, there was no shortage of incredible hip hop music. From trap and southern-influenced bangers, to traditional ” Boom Bap” beats, to throwback samples, to trap-soul,. the spectrum of what constitutes as “hip hop” was wider than ever this year. Lyrically, we heard outstanding rhyme schemes, storytelling, and metaphors that made tracks more than just a catchy beat. This was one of the strongest years in recent memory for hip hop, and these are the 20 best tracks of the year.
