Club Music 2016: The Best Hip Hop Tracks
Check out our list of the best club music tracks of 2016! From Hip Hop to EDM, these songs will get you moving on the dance floor.
Best Hip Hop Tracks of 2016
The year 2016 has been a great year for hip hop music. We’ve seen a resurgence of old-school vibes, as well as a continuation of the trap music movement. No matter what your taste in hip hop is, there’s something for everyone this year. Here are some of the best hip hop tracks of 2016.
“Panda” by Desiigner
In 2016, one of the biggest songs in hip hop was “Panda” by Desiigner. The song, which was originally released in 2015, blew up in 2016 and became a mainstream hit. “Panda” is a trap song with a catchy hook and club-ready beat. The song was produced by Menace, who is best known for producing the track “Look at Me Now” by Chris Brown.
“All the Way Up” by Fat Joe and Remy Ma
“All the Way Up” is a song by American rappers Fat Joe and Remy Ma, released on March 2, 2016, by Terror Squad Entertainment and Empire Distribution. The song, produced by Cool & Dre with additional production by Havoc, features guest vocals from fellow American rapper French Montana. It peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Hot Rap Songs chart in the United States. A remix of the song featuring rappers Jay Z and Infrared was released on May 20, 2016.
“My Way” by Fetty Wap
Fetty Wap hit the music scene in a big way in 2016 with his anthem “My Way”. The track was an ode to his come-up in the rap game, and it quickly catapulted him to the top of the charts. The song’s catchy hook and infectious beat made it one of the year’s most popular tracks, and it’s sure to be a club favorite for years to come.
“Jumpman” by Drake and Future
“Jumpman” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Future from their collaboration mixtape What a Time to Be Alive (2015). It was released on October 28, 2015 as the lead single from the mixtape. The song peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming both artists’ second top 10 single of 2016.
“No Problem” by Chance the Rapper
“No Problem” is a song by American rapper Chance the Rapper featuring American rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. It was released on May 13, 2016, by Chance the Rapper’s website, and was later included on his third mixtape, Coloring Book (2016). The track peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was produced by Mike Will Made It, with co-production from TM88 and additional production from Neka23. The song features background vocals from Anthony Hamilton. The song samples “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton.
Critical reception for “No Problem” was positive, with many critics praising Chance the Rapper’s verses and the song’s production. The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Best Hip Hop Albums of 2016
It’s been an amazing year for hip hop music. We’ve seen a resurgence in the popularity of trap music, and we’ve also seen some amazing new albums from established artists. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the best hip hop tracks of 2016.
“Views” by Drake
Drake’s “Views” album is one of the best hip hop albums of 2016. It is a very popular album that has sold millions of copies. It contains many popular songs such as “One Dance”, “Hotline Bling”, and “Work”.
“Lemonade” by Beyonce
Beyonce’s “Lemonade” is one of the best hip hop albums of 2016. The album was released on April 23, 2016, and features a variety of different genres, including R&B, pop, hip hop, and even rock. “Lemonade” is a concept album that tells the story of a woman who has been betrayed by her husband. The album was widely praised by critics, and won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
“Coloring Book” by Chance the Rapper
“Coloring Book” is the third mixtape by American rapper Chance the Rapper. It was released on May 13, 2016, by Chance the Rapper’s website and free music streaming service DatPiff. It is his first full-length project with a major label, after previous independent releases. On Coloring Book, Chance worked with a variety of artists, including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Jason Mraz, Kirk Franklin, Tyler the Creator and Jay Electronica.
The mixtape generally received positive reviews from critics and was ranked among the best albums of 2016 by several publications. In September 2016, “Coloring Book” became the first streaming-only album to receive a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
“Major Key” by DJ Khaled
“Major Key” by DJ Khaled was released on July 29, 2016, and is the ninth studio album by the American record producer, rapper, and radio personality. The album features guest appearances from numerous artists, including Jay Z, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Big Sean, Nas, Rick Ross, ACE Hood, Kodak Black, J. Cole, Bryson Tiller, Jeremih, Khaled’s son Asahd Tuck Khaled (credited as executive producer), and more. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
“Major Key” is a hip hop album with R&B influences. It features production fromKhaled’s frequent collaborators Cool & Dre, Daniel Levitt (a.k.a. Danja), Noah “40” Shebib, Boi-1da, Jake One, and street producer Streetrunner; as well as new producers such asMetro Boomin’ and Southside. The album also features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Drake Future,”
Nas”, Big Sean”, Rick Ross”, “Ace Hood”, Kodak Black”, J. Cole”, Bryson Tiller”, Jeremih”, and Khaled’s young son Asahd (credited as an executive producer).
“The Life of Pablo” by Kanye West
“The Life of Pablo” is the seventh studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on February 14, 2016, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features contributions from several artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Post Malone, Ty Dolla Sign and Rihanna. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 232,000 equivalent units in its first week of release. It received positive reviews from most music critics and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 59th Grammy Awards.
