New Hip Hop Music Releases for 2019
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2019 is already off to a great start for new hip hop music releases. Check out this blog for a list of the latest and greatest hip hop tracks of the year so far!
Cardi B
Cardi B’s new album ” Invasion of Privacy” is set to release on April 6, 2019. The album is said to be a mix oftrap, hip hop, and R&B. This will be Cardi B’s debut album and it is already generating a lot of buzz.
“Money”
It’s all about the money, money, money
Money, money, money
It’s all about the money, money, money
Money, money, money
I need thatmoney I got to have thatmoney
I’m trying to live better so I’m gonna get thatmoney
Develop somethin so I can give back somethin
They was talkin’ crumbs so now we talkin’ lunches
Switchin’ up styles so they can’t box me in it
New bag alert New shoes alert got ’em paid in full Been working overtime night and day on my grind Message: I can’t come to the phone right now I’m on my way to get some more Money
“Press”
Cardi B’s “Press”plays on the trope of the gangster boss giving a press conference. It’s nothing new, but it’s a solid banger with a great beat and Cardi’s inimitable delivery. The video is predictably high energy, with Cardi surrounded by scantily clad women and lots of cash. It’s worth a watch just for the fashion – Cardi is rocking some serious designer duds.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X is an upcoming American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his breakout single, “Old Town Road”, which achieved viral popularity on TikTok and peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut EP, 7, was released on June 21, 2019.
“Old Town Road”
“Old Town Road” is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X, first released independently in December 2018. The song achieved viral popularity in March 2019 after being tweeted by the Twitter user @thepracticaldev and then gaining traction on the video-sharing app TikTok. Lil Nas X subsequently signed with Columbia Records, which released a remixed version of the song featuring country artist Billy Ray Cyrus in April 2019. This remix helped the song peak at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for a record-breaking 19 consecutive weeks, becoming both Lil Nas X’s and Cyrus’ first number one single on the chart.
The original version of “Old Town Road” blended country and trap genres, which resulted in controversy over its classification as country music. Following Billboard removing the song from their country music charts, Lil Nas X stated that he understands why people would call it country trap, but he considers it to simply be “country”.
“Panini”
Lil Nas X is back with a new single called “Panini,” and it’s sure to be a summer bop. The rapper teased the track on social media earlier this week, sharing a snippet of the song and its accompanying music video.
“Panini” is a more laid-back track than Lil Nas X’s previous hits, “Old Town Road” and “Rodeo.” It samples Nirvana’s “In Bloom” and features a guest verse from American rapper DaBaby.
The music video for “Panini” was directed by Mike Diva and Lil Nas X, and it features animated versions of the two rappers. It starts off with Lil Nas X driving in his car, before he’s pulled over by DaBaby (in police officer Uniform) and ticketed for having an expired license. The two then go on a wild chase through the city, evading capture by the police.
Eventually, they make it to a fast food restaurant, where they order some food. However, they are confronted by the police once again. This time, however, they are able to escape and make their way to safety.
Lil Nas X has said that “Panini” is about chasing your dreams, no matter what obstacles are in your way. And based on the song’s success so far – it’s already peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 – it seems like his dream is coming true.
Post Malone
Hip hop fans rejoice, because Post Malone is back with new music! The rapper just released his latest album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, and it is already getting rave reviews. Malone’s debut album, Stoney, was a huge success, and it looks like Hollywood’s Bleeding is on track to be even better. With hits like “Goodbyes” and “Circles,” Malone is sure to dominate the charts for months to come.
“Goodbyes”
“Goodbyes” is a song recorded by American rapper Post Malone, featuring vocals from American singer Young Thug. It was released by Republic Records on July 5, 2019, as the lead single from Malone’s upcoming third studio album, Hollywood’s Bleeding (2019). The song was written by Malone, Thug and Louis Bell; the latter two also produced it under their respective aliases Rex Kudo and Bell. “Goodbyes” peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certificated five-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, it reached number one in Australia, Canada, Denmark and Slovakia, while also peaking within the top five of Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand. The song received generally positive reviews from critics who praised it as a commercial success. An accompanying music video for “Goodbyes”, directed by Colin Tilley, depicts a funeral in space.
In May 2019, Post Malone teased new music would be coming soon during his set at Las Vegas festival ComplexCon. A teaser featuring a snippet of an unreleased song was then played at several of his live shows in Europe prior to the release of “Goodbyes”. On June 27, 2019, Malone announced that “Goodbyes” would be released as the next single from his upcoming album Hollywood’s Bleeding three days later. The song features vocals from American rapper Young Thug and contains an interpolation of Kenny Rogers’ 1983 single “Islands in the Stream”. It was written by Malone and Thugger himself along with producer Rex Kudo who is also credited as one of its several co-producers. Bell produced the track under his alias. Upon release digitally and to streaming services, “Goodbyes” is included on Hollywood’s Bleeding as its sixth track.”
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics upon release. Writing for HotNewHipHop, Sugar Jones praised it as a commercial success that remains catch despite being different than what is typical for both artists. They went on to say “‘Goodbyes’ might just be [Malone’s] biggest hit yet.” Mike Nied of Idolator opined that with this track Malone returns to his winning streak after the mixed response to previous single “Circles”, while also saying that it shows he knows how to have fun with music. Uproxxs’ Wongo Okon described it “‘Islands in the Stream’ with a modern twist” while also writing that it finds both rappers sounding good together.”
“Circles”
“Circles” is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone, released as the lead single from his second studio album, Hollywood’s Bleeding (2019). The song was written by Post Malone, Frank Dukes, Louis Bell and Billy Walsh, and produced by Frank Dukes.
The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Post Malone’s second consecutive and third overall number-one single in the United States. It also reached number one in Canada.
Travis Scott
Travis Scott, who is also known by his birth name Jacques Webster, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is currently signed to Epic Records, while also maintaining a strategic partnership with Kanye West’s GOOD Music. Scott’s musical style has been described as a fusion of traditional hip hop, lo-fi and ambient. He has released three studio albums, along with three mixtapes and two collaborative albums.
“Highest in the Room”
“Highest in the Room” is a song by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on October 4, 2019, as the lead single from his third studio album, Astroworld (2018). The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
“No Bystanders”
“No Bystanders” is a song by American hip hop artist Travis Scott. It was released on October 19, 2018, as the third single from his third studio album, Astroworld (2018). The song was written by Scott, Juice Wrld, Sheck Wes and Ozan Yildirim, and produced by Scott, Hit-Boy and Yung Exclusive.
Drake
“Money In The Grave”
On June 10th, 2019, Drake released a new hip hop single called “Money In The Grave” featuring Rick Ross. The song is from Drake’s upcoming album “Certified Lover Boy” which is set to release in 2020.
“Controlla”
“Controlla” is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake for his fourth studio album, Views (2016). The song was released to digital retailers on May 6, 2016 as the album’s fourth single. “Controlla” peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 28 on the Canadian Hot 100.
