The Best Hip Hop Music of 2014

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If you’re looking for the best hip hop music of 2014, look no further than this list. From Kendrick Lamar to Chance the Rapper, these are the artists that dominated the year.

The best hip hop music of 2014

In 2014, we’ve seen the rise of a new crop of hip hop artists. Some have been around for a few years, but this year, they’ve really made a name for themselves. Here are the best hip hop albums of 2014.

-Kendrick Lamar, “good kid, m.A.A.d city”
-Eminem, “The Marshall Mathers LP2”
-Run the Jewels, “Run the Jewels 2”
-Childish Gambino, “Because the Internet”
-Wiz Khalifa, “Blacc Hollywood”
-YG, “My Krazy Life”

The top hip hop tracks of 2014

The year 2014 brought us a wealth of great hip hop music. Here are just a few of the best tracks that came out this year.

1. “All Me” by Drake ft. 2 Chainz and Big Sean
2. “None of Your Business” by Salt-N-Pepa
3. “The Language” by Drake
4. “Bitch Better Have My Money” by Rihanna
5. “L$D” by A$AP Rocky

The best hip hop albums of 2014

In a year when Run the Jewels, Flying Lotus, Schoolboy Q, and J. Cole all released strong records, it was Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” that lifted hip hop to new artistic heights. A beautifully realized concept album about race, power, and self-destruction, “To Pimp a Butterfly” features some of the most virtuosic rapping and inventive production of any hip hop album in recent memory. Lamar is joined by a stellar cast of collaborators including Flying Lotus, Snoop Dogg, Bilal, and George Clinton, who all help make this hip hop masterpiece one of the best albums of the year.

The best new hip hop artists of 2014

In 2014, we saw a lot of new hip hop artists emerge onto the scene and make a big impact. Here are some of the best new hip hop artists of 2014:

-Lil Wayne
-Drake
-Kendrick Lamar
-J. Cole
-Big Sean
-Pusha T
-ASAP Rocky

The best hip hop producers of 2014

In 2014, there were a number of great hip hop producers who released some amazing music. Here are some of the best of the best.

DJ Premier
DJ Premier is one of the most famous and well-respected hip hop producers of all time. He got his start in the early 1990s with the group Gang Starr, and has since gone on to produce tracks for a who’s who of hip hop artists, including Nas, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and many others. In 2014, he produced several tracks on Nas’ album Nasir, as well as the track “Ain’t Nothing Like Me” by Jay-Z and Kanye West. He also produced the track “No Time” by Kendrick Lamar, which was included on the soundtrack for the film Django Unchained.

Pete Rock
Pete Rock is another legendary hip hop producer who got his start in the early 1990s. He has produced tracks for a number of famous artists, including Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, and others. In 2014, he co-produced the track “The Mission” by Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip. He also produced two tracks on Ghostface Killah’s album 36 Seasons: “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” and “Root of All Evil”.

9th Wonder
9th Wonder is a relatively new hip hop producer who has quickly made a name for himself in the industry. He got his start working with the group Little Brother in the early 2000s, and has since gone on to produce tracks for a number of different artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Destiny’s Child, Erykah Badu, and many others. In 2014, he produced several tracks on Busta Rhymes’ album E.L.E.2 (Extinction Level Event 2), as well as two tracks on J Cole’s album 2014 Forest Hills Drive: “January 28th” and “Note to Self”.

The best hip hop beats of 2014

The year 2014 was chock-full of amazing hip hop music. Below are some of the best hip hop beats of 2014, as voted on by fans.

The best hip hop music videos of 2014

There was no shortage of great hip hop music videos in 2014. Here are just a few of the best:

“All I Need” by Logic

“All I Need” is a moving and powerful track about overcoming adversity, and the accompanying music video does an excellent job of conveying this message. The video features footage of people from all walks of life struggling to make ends meet, but despite the odds, they maintain hope and continue to fight for a better future.

“flows” by G-Eazy

his mixtape “These Things Happen,” G-Eazy put out one of the best music videos of the year with “flows.” The video is set in Japan and follows G-Eazy as he explores the country and raps about his unique flow. The video is visually stunning and G-Eazy’s lyrics are fascinating, making “flows” one of the best hip hop tracks of 2014.

“Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty by Nature

Naughty by Nature’s classic track “Hip Hop Hooray” got a fresh update in 2014 courtesy of a new music video. The updated video features footage of people from all over the world celebrating hip hop culture, and it sends a positive message about unity and love.

The best hip hop fashion of 2014

The best hip hop fashion of 2014 was a combination of high fashion and streetwear. Many designers collaborated with hip hop artists to create unique pieces that were both stylish and practical. The trend for oversized clothing continued, but there was also a focus on more fitted silhouettes. Monochromatic looks were popular, as were bold prints and graphics. Athletic wear was also big in 2014, as many hip hop artists embraced their love of basketball and other sports.

The best hip hop parties of 2014

In 2014, there were a lot of great hip hop parties. Here are some of the best ones.

The best hip hop moments of 2014

From Iggy Azalea to Childish Gambino, check out the best hip hop moments of 2014.

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