The Best Hip Hop Music of 2016

A look at the best hip hop music of 2016. From Chance the Rapper to Drake, these are the artists that made the year great.

Best Hip Hop Albums of 2016

It’s been an amazing year for hip hop music, with a wide variety of sounds and styles represented in the best albums of 2016. From Kendrick Lamar’s masterful storytelling on “To Pimp a Butterfly” to Chance the Rapper’s joyous and positive vibes on “Coloring Book”, there’s been something for everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the best hip hop albums of the year.

Kendrick Lamar – untitled unmastered.

This album was released on March 3, 2016, by Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. It is a compilation album consisting of previously unreleased demos that date back to 2013, from the recording sessions during the period of Kendrick Lamar’s previous album To Pimp a Butterfly. The album was surprise-released digitally on iTunes and Spotify, without any prior announcement or promotion.

Chance the Rapper – Coloring Book

Chance the Rapper’s third mixtape, Coloring Book, was released on May 13, 2016, to critical acclaim. The mixtape was nominated for seven Grammy Awards at the 59th ceremony, winning three: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance (“No Problem”), and Best Rap/Sung Performance (“Hotline Bling”).

Anderson .Paak – Malibu

Anderson .Paak’s Malibu is one of the best hip hop albums of 2016. It’s a soulful, personal record that sees .Paak coming into his own as an artist. From the opening track, “.Paak tells us his story, and it’s one that’s full of hope and resilience. He raps about his struggles growing up in poverty, his struggles with addiction, and how he’s found success in music. Malibu is an album that’s full of heart, and it’s one that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening to it.

Best Hip Hop Songs of 2016

2016 was a stellar year for hip hop music. We saw a lot of new artists come onto the scene and make a name for themselves. We also saw some veteran artists stay relevant and continue to create great music. In this article, we’ll be discussing the best hip hop songs of 2016.

Kendrick Lamar – “DNA”

“DNA” is the second track from Kendrick Lamar’s fourth studio album DAMN., released on April 14, 2017. The track was produced by Mike Will Made It. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Lyrically, “DNA” finds Kendrick Lamar boasting about his wealth, success, and sexual prowess. He also takes shots at his critics and haters. The music video for “DNA” was released on April 18, 2017 and features a cameo appearance from actor Don Cheadle.

Chance the Rapper – “No Problem”

“No Problem” is a song by American hip hop recording artist Chance the Rapper. The song features guest vocals from rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. It was produced by Buddah Bless, Manny Galvez, Kitan Daswan, and Mike Komenich. The song was released on May 26, 2016, as the third single from Chance’s third mixtape Coloring Book (2016).

Anderson .Paak – “Come Down”

“Come Down” is a song by American rapper and singer Anderson .Paak. It was released on October 28, 2016, as the lead single from his second studio album, Malibu (2016). The song was written by .Paak and produced by Pomo.