New Hip Hop Music for 2014
Find the newest hip hop music for 2014 here! We’ll keep you updated with the latest tracks and mixtapes from your favorite artists.
Introduction
The hip hop music scene is constantly evolving and 2014 is sure to bring many new artist to the forefront. Below is a list of new hip hop music for 2014 that you should be on the lookout for.
1) Chance The Rapper – Chance The Rapper is an up and coming artist from Chicago who has been making a lot of noise lately with his unique style and fresh approach to hip hop music. His debut album, “Acid Rap” was released in 2013 and was very well received by critics and fans alike. Be sure to check out his new single, “Smoke Again” featuring Ab-Soul.
2) Vic Mensa – Also from Chicago, Vic Mensa is another young artist who is starting to make a name for himself in the hip hop world. His debut EP “Innnanetape” was released in 2013 and received critical acclaim. He has also been featured on a few tracks with fellow Chicagoan Chance The Rapper. Be sure to check out his new single, “Down On My Luck”.
3) Earl Sweatshirt – Earl Sweatshirt is a member of the popular hip hop group Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA). He released his solo debut album “Doris” in 2013 to much fanfare. His dark and introspective lyrics set him apart from other rappers in his age group. Be sure to check out his new single, “Hive” featuring Casey Veggies and Vince Staples.
4) Action Bronson – Action Bronson is an up and coming rapper from New York City who burst onto the scene in 2011 with his debut mixtape “Dr. Lecter”. He has since released two more mixtapes, “Well-Done” (2011) and “Blue Chips 2” (2013), both of which were very well received by fans and critics alike. Be sure to check out his new single, “Strictly 4 My Jeeps”.
5) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are a hip hop duo from Seattle, Washington who have been taking the world by storm over the past few years with their unique brand of positive and uplifting hip hop music. They have won multiple Grammy Awards and their single “Thrift Shop” was one of the biggest hits of 2013. Be sure to check out their new single, “Can’t Hold Us”, featuring Ray Dalton.
The Best Hip Hop Songs of 2014
The year 2014 has seen a lot of great hip hop music. Below are some of the best hip hop songs of 2014. Be sure to check them out!
“All I Need” – Method Man
“All I Need” is a song by American hip hop recording artist Method Man, released December 21, 1993 as the second single from his debut studio album Tical. The song features a hook sung by Mary J. Blige and rap verses from both Method Man and fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon. It peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and #8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was produced by Easy Mo Bee.
“C.R.E.A.M.” – Wu-Tang Clan
On “C.R.E.A.M.”, the Wu-Tang Clan reflects on growing up in the tough world of Staten Island’s drug trade. The title is an acronym for “Cash Rules Everything Around Me”, and the song’s chorus (“I got the C.R.E.A.M./ I got the power”) is a celebration of materialism. But Raekwon’s verses show the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, with lines like “Dirty money, filthy rich, kill a n—a for fifty bricks”. The song’s gritty production, courtesy of RZA, matches its lyrical themes perfectly.
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” – Dr. Dre
With its G-funk bounce and unforgettable refrain, “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” was an instant classic when it dropped in 1992. Two years later, it hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the biggest rap hits of all time. Dr. Dre’s now-legendary solo debut album, The Chronic, is packed with West Coast classics, but this is the song that started it all.
“Gin and Juice” – Snoop Dogg
“Gin and Juice” is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on December 5, 1993, as the lead single from his debut album Doggystyle. The song was produced by Dr. Dre and featured uncredited vocals from Dat Nigga Daz. The single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 18, 1994. “Gin and Juice” peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1994, and number 38 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song has been ranked among the greatest songs of all time by publications such as Pitchfork Media, NME, and Rolling Stone.
The music video for “Gin and Juice” was directed by Dr. Dre and Calvin Cadwell. It features Snoop Dogg driving around Los Angeles in a convertible Cadillac with members of his crew.
“The Humpty Dance” – Digital Underground
“The Humpty Dance” is the only song on this list that was released in 1990, but it was too good to leave off. The song samples “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell and “Funk You Up” by the Sequence, and it was a huge hit for Digital Underground. It peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
The Worst Hip Hop Songs of 2014
There were a lot of bad hip hop songs released in 2014. Some of them were just terrible, while others were so bad they were good. In this article, we will countdown the 10 worst hip hop songs of 2014.
“Anaconda” – Nicki Minaj
“Anaconda” is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, from her third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014). It was released on August 4, 2014 by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records as the second single from the album. The song was produced by Polow da Don and daemon. An accompanying video for the track was directed by Colin Tilley.
The video features cameos from other rappers such as Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown. It caused controversy due to its sexual nature and Minaj’s use of a simulated orgasm at the end of the video. “Anaconda” peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, consequently becoming Minaj’s highest charting single on the chart until it was surpassed by “Bang Bang” in 2015. In October 2014, the song peaked at number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number three on the US Rap Songs chart.
“All About the Benjamins” – Puff Daddy
This song is emblematic of everything that is wrong with commercial hip hop today. It is loud, obnoxious, and mind-numbingly repetitive. The lyrics are laced with references to money, materialism, and excessive consumption. This is not the kind of music that is going to inspire or challenge listeners – it is nothing more than empty noise designed to get people to spend their hard-earned cash. Avoid this track at all cost.
“I’ll Be Missing You” – Puff Daddy
“I’ll Be Missing You” is a song recorded by American rapper Puff Daddy and singer Faith Evans, featuring R&B group 112, in memory of fellow Bad Boy Records artist Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, who was murdered on March 9, 1997.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is a lot of new hip hop music for 2014. This list contains some of the most popular new hip hop songs for 2014.
