Toonami Music 2019: The Best Hip Hop Tracks
Looking for the best hip hop tracks to listen to on Toonami this year? Look no further – we’ve got you covered with our list of the best tunes to get your head nodding.
Best Hip Hop Tracks of 2019
It’s been a strong year for Hip Hop music and Toonami has had some great tracks to feature. trap, R&B, and of course, Hip Hop, have all been well represented this year. Here are what we think are the best Hip Hop tracks of 2019.
“Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion
“Savage” is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion featuring American singer Beyoncé. It was released on April 29, 2020, through 1501 Certified Entertainment and 300 Entertainment, as the lead single from Megan Thee Stallion’s extended play Suga. “Savage” went on to peak at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100—marking Megan Thee Stallion’s and Beyoncé’s first number-one single in the United States—making it the first song by two female rappers to do so. The song received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
“BOP” by DaBaby
DaBaby’s “BOP” might just be the song of the summer. It’s got a catchy hook, a great beat, and it’s impossible to not bop your head along to it. It’s also one of the freshest hip hop tracks of 2019, with DaBaby’s unique flow and style on full display. If you’re looking for a track to get you moving, “BOP” is definitely it.
“Racks in the Middle” by Nipsey Hussle
“Racks in the Middle” is a song by American rapper Nipsey Hussle featuring vocals from Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy. It was released on February 13, 2019, as the lead single from Hussle’s posthumous album Victory Lap (2018). The song peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Hussle announced the release of the song on February 11, 2019, tweeting “TONIGHT!!!” along with its artwork. It was released on all digital streaming platforms at midnight EST on February 13. The song was part of Hussle’s final project before his death, his debut album Victory Lap. The album was originally supposed to be released on February 16, 2018, but was pushed back due to sample clearance issues. “Racks in the Middle” was previously leaked online in June 2018.
“Racks in the Middle” is atrap songwith a length of three minutes and fifty-nine seconds. The song is produced by Hit-Boy, who also produced Hussle’s previous single “One Take”. The track features additional production from Mike & Keys and Mars of 1500 or Nothin’.
The song also features vocals from fellow American rapper Roddy Ricch. In an interview with Zane Lowe for Beats 1 Radio on Apple Music, Hit-Boy spoke about the recording process for “Racks in the Middle”, saying:
“‘Racks in the Middle’ is actually one of them songs that Nip kinda already had an idea of what he wanted to do with it… So we just went in and we just vibed out and then we came up with that hook and then he started going crazy…”
“Bad Luck” by Megan Thee Stallion
rapper Megan Thee Stallion became one of the breakout stars of 2019 with her unique brand of southern hip hop. “Bad Luck” is a perfect example of her style, blending elements of trap and R&B into a catchy, infectious track. The song’s success helped Megan Thee Stallion become the first female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in over 20 years.
“Good as Hell” by Lizzo
Lizzo’s “Good as Hell” was one of the best hip hop tracks of 2019. The song was released in 2016, but it entered the mainstream in 2019 after appearing in the film “Breakfast Club.” The song is a joyful celebration of self-love and empowerment, with Lizzo declaring that she is “too good for you” over a funky bassline and gunshots.
“Hot” by Young Thug
Young Thug’s “Hot” is one of the best hip hop tracks of 2019. The beat is hot, the lyrics are hot, and the overall feel of the track is just… hot. It’s no wonder that this track was one of the most played songs on Toonami this year.
“Bounce Back” by Big Sean
Big Sean’s “Bounce Back” was one of the most popular tracks of 2019. The music video has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube and the song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“MIDDLE CHILD” by J. Cole
With a booming bass and hypnotic trap beat, J. Cole’s “Middle Child” is a standout track on his 2018 album, “KOD.” The chorus of the song references NBA legend Kobe Bryant with the lines, “I’m just young, rich, and black / the middle child of two legends.” With its catchy hook and strong production, “Middle Child” is one of the best hip hop tracks of 2019.
“Suge” by DaBaby
“Suge” is a song recorded by American rapper DaBaby. It was released on March 1, 2019, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Baby on Baby (2019). The song peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.
.10 “Ric Flair Drip” by Offset & Metro Boomin
“Ric Flair Drip” is a song by American rappers Offset and Metro Boomin. It was released on January 26, 2018 as the lead single from their collaborative album Without Warning (2017). The song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
