New Music Releases: 2016 Hip Hop and R&B
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Check out our list of the newest music releases in the genres of hip hop and R&B!
New Music Releases
2016 has been a great year for music, and Hip Hop and R&B are no exception. We’ve seen a lot of new artists make their mark on the genre, and a lot of established artists continue to release great music. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best Hip Hop and R&B albums that have been released in 2016.
2016 Hip Hop and R&B
2016 has been a great year for music, especially in the world of hip hop and R&B. Here are some of the most popular songs and albums that have been released this year.
“Formation” by Beyonce
“Lemonade” by Beyonce
“Views” by Drake
“ANTI” by Rihanna
“Lemonade” by Drake
“The Life of Pablo” by Kanye West
Artist Highlights
2016 has already proven to be a great year for music, with a number of excellent releases in the hip hop and R&B genres. Some of the artists who have released new music this year include Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce. Let’s take a look at some of the new music that has been released in 2016.
Chance the Rapper
Chicago-based Chance the Rapper is one of the most promising young talents in hip hop today. His debut mixtape, 10 Day, was released in 2012 to critical acclaim, and he has continued to produce innovative and exciting music since then. His 2016 release, Coloring Book, was one of the most acclaimed albums of the year, and his live performances are not to be missed. If you’re a fan of hip hop or just looking for something new and fresh, Chance the Rapper is definitely worth checking out.
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most successful and critically-acclaimed rappers of his generation. His debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was certified platinum and earned him seven Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. His second album, To Pimp a Butterfly, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and won him five Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album. His most recent album, DAMN., was also a critical and commercial success, earning him another Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
J. Cole
J. Cole is an American hip hop recording artist, songwriter and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007. He signed to American record label Roc Nation in 2009 and released his second mixtape, Friday Night Lights, the following year. His debut album for the label, Cole World: The Sideline Story, was released on September 27, 2011. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and received generally positive reviews from critics. Following a two-year period of relative inactivity from 2014 onwards due to touring and personal matters, Cole released his fourth studio album,[16] 4 Your Eyez Only on December 9, 2016. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) within one month of its release.[17]
He has been described as “one of rap’s most introspective and colorful storytellers”,[18][19] with a “socially conscious” style of writing.[20][21][22] He first came to mainstream popularity with the release of his second mixtape Friday Night Lights after signing to American record label Roc Nation in 2009.[23][24] Cole would go on to release four more studio albums: Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011), Born Sinner (2013), Forest Hills Drive (2014) and 4 Your Eyez Only (2016). Since becoming famous,[25] he has been honored by various institutions including BET,[26] MTV,[27][28] Billboard,[29] VH1’s Top 20 Hip Hop Artists during their annual awards show; The Source’s Man of the Year; Pitchfork Media’s Hip Hop Artist of the Year for both Forest Hills Drive[30] and 4 Your Eyez Only;[31][32]”Rapper of the Year” at BET Hip Hop Awards for Forest Hills Drive year;[33]”Artist of Decade” at Adidas; two Grammy Nominations for Best Rap Performance with Power Trip[34][35]. Among many others..
Music Videos
2016 has been a great year for music, and Hip Hop and R&B are no exception. There have been some amazing music videos released this year, and we’ve compiled a list of the best ones for you. From Kendrick Lamar to Chance the Rapper, there’s something for everyone.
“No Problem” – Chance the Rapper ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
“No Problem” is a song by American hip hop artist Chance the Rapper, featuring American rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. It was released on May 27, 2016, by Chance the Rapper’s record label Coloring Book Music and distributed by independent label Rostrum Records. The song was produced by Brasstracks.
“Humble” – Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” is one of the most talked about music videos of the year. The video, which was released in March, has over 100 million views on YouTube and earned Kendrick a Grammy nomination for Best Music Video.
The video was directed by Dave Meyers and the little homies, and it features Kendrick rapping in a variety of different settings, including an abandoned pool, a desert, and a forest. The video ends with Kendrick sitting on top of a car that’s been set on fire.
“Humble” is one of the highlights from Kendrick’s album DAMN., which was released in April and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
“Neighbors” – J. Cole
“Neighbors” is a song by American hip hop recording artist J. Cole, released on December 9, 2016 as the lead single from his fourth studio album 4 Your Eyez Only. The song samples “I Remember” by Houston hip hop group UGK.
