The Best Hip Hop Music of 2010
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The past year has been an incredible one for hip hop music. We’ve seen a resurgence of old school vibes, as well as a continued exploration of new sounds and styles. 2010 has been a great year for the genre, and we’ve compiled a list of the best hip hop tracks of the year.
The Best Hip Hop Music of 2010
2010 was a great year for hip hop music. We saw the rise of new artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, and the return of old favorites like Eminem and Kanye West. Here are our picks for the best hip hop albums of 2010.
-Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
-Eminem – Recovery
-Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
-J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story
-Big Boi – Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
The Best Hip Hop Albums of 2010
2010 was a year of firsts for Hip Hop. Kanye West released his most successful album to date, “My Beautiful Dark Fantasy”, which is widely considered one of the best Hip Hop albums ever made. Kendrick Lamar released his debut album “Section.80”, which was hailed as an instant classic and helped to establish him as one of the best new rappers in the game. And Drake released his first album “Thank Me Later”, which went on to become one of the biggest selling albums of the year. Other notable releases include J Cole’s “Cole World: The Sideline Story”, Big K.R.I.T.’s “ReturnOf4eva”, Wiz Khalifa’s “Rolling Papers”, and Freddie Gibbs & Madlib’s “Piñata”.
The Best Hip Hop Songs of 2010
2010 was a great year for hip hop music. There were a lot of great songs released this year, and it was hard to narrow it down to just 10. But here are the 10 best hip hop songs of 2010, in no particular order.
1) “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
2) “Run This Town” by Jay-Z feat. Rihanna & Kanye West
3) “Not Afraid” by Eminem
4) “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem feat. Rihanna
5) “Power” by Kanye West
6) “Monster” by Kanye West feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver
7) “Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars
8) “Fuck You” by Cee Lo Green
9) “In My Head” by Jason Derulo
10) “Your Love Is My Drug” by Ke$ha
The Best Hip Hop Artists of 2010
In 2010, the hip hop world was graced with a plethora of new and talented artists. From Kendrick Lamar to J. Cole, there was no shortage of great music. Here are some of the best hip hop artists of 2010.
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most talented rappers to come out in recent years. His debut album, Section.80, was released in 2011 and immediately gained critical acclaim. Kendrick’s unique style and lyrical prowess set him apart from other rappers and established him as one of the best in the game.
J. Cole
J. Cole is another immensely talented rapper who released his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, in 2011. Cole World debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received rave reviews from critics. J. Cole is known for his introspective lyrics and storytelling abilities, which are on full display on his debut album.
Big Sean
Big Sean is a rapper from Detroit who burst onto the scene in 2010 with his mixtape Finally Famous Vol. 2: UKnow Big Sean. Sean’s debut studio album, Finally Famous, was released in 2011 and featured the hit single “Dance (A$$).” Big Sean is known for his witty punchlines and clever wordplay.
Pusha T
Pusha T is one half of the rap duo Clipse and a solo artist in his own right. Pusha T released his first solo mixtape, Fear of God, in 2010 to critical acclaim. His long-awaited debut album, My Name Is My Name, was finally released in 2013 and received rave reviews from critics. Pusha T is known for his streetwise lyrics and hard-hitting beats