The Best Hip Hop Music of 2016

A look at the best hip hop music of 2016. Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, and more.

Introduction

We’re now a little over halfway through 2016, and it’s already shaping up to be a great year for hip hop music. We’ve seen new albums from some of the biggest names in the genre, including Drake, Kanye West, and Chance the Rapper, and there have been breakout hits from a number of exciting new artists. So far, 2016 has been a great year for hip hop fans.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best hip hop music that has been released so far this year. We’ll highlight some of the biggest hits, as well as some hidden gems that you may have missed. So whether you’re a rap fan looking for something new to check out, or just curious about what’s been hot in hip hop this year, read on for our list of the best hip hop music of 2016.

Best Hip Hop Albums of 2016

It was a great year for Hip Hop music. We saw a lot of new artists come onto the scene and establish themselves as forces to be reckoned with. We also saw some veteran artists release new music that was on par with their best work. It was a tough year to narrow it down, but here are our picks for the best Hip Hop albums of 2016.

Kendrick Lamar – untitled unmastered.

Kendrick Lamar’s untitled unmastered. is one of the best hip hop albums of 2016. The album was released on March 3, 2016, by Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. It is a compilation album consisting of previously unreleased demos that date back to 2013, during the recording sessions for Kendrick Lamar’s second studio album good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012).

Chance the Rapper – Coloring Book

Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book was one of the most critically acclaimed hip hop albums of 2016. The album featuresChance the Rapper’s trademark positive and uplifting lyrics, as well as some incredible guest appearances from Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, and more. Coloring Book was praised for its innovation, its positive message, and its great production values.

YG – Still Brazy

Still Brazy is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist YG. It was released on June 17, 2016, by Def Jam Recordings. The album serves as a sequel to his debut album My Krazy Life (2014). The album features guest appearances from Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Schoolboy Q, Mozzy, Kamaiyah and other.

Best Hip Hop Songs of 2016

The year 2016 was a great year for hip hop music. A lot of different artists released new music and there were a lot of great new songs. In this article, we will be discussing the best hip hop songs of 2016.

Kendrick Lamar – “DNA”

“DNA” is the second single from Kendrick Lamar’s fourth studio album DAMN., released on April 14, 2017. The song features a fast-paced trap beat and aggressive lyrics by Kendrick, with a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Don Cheadle. It was produced by Mike Will Made It.

The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Kendrick’s second top 10 single as a lead artist and his highest-charting single to date. It also peaked at number two on the US Rap Songs chart and number one on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“DNA” received positive reviews from critics, who praised Kendrick’s lyrical prowess and the song’s hard-hitting production. The music video, directed by Nabil Elderkin, was released on April 18, 2017 and features cameos from actor Don Cheadle andNBA player Draymond Green.

Chance the Rapper – “No Problem”

“No Problem” is a song by American hip hop recording artist Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. It was released on May 27, 2016, by independent record label Lisbon Lux Records, as the lead single from Chance’s third mixtape, Coloring Book (2016). The song peaked at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

YG – “FDT”

“FDT” is a protest song by American hip hop artist YG, featuring vocals from rapper Nipsey Hussle. The song’s title is an acronym for the phrase “Fuck Donald Trump”. It was released on March 30, 2016, as the lead single from YG’s second studio album, Still Brazy (2016).

The song peaked at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Conclusion

2016 was a great year for hip hop music. There were a lot of great albums and mixtapes released, and many new artists emerged. The following is a list of the best hip hop music of 2016.

-Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
-J Cole – 4 Your Eyez Only
– Chance the Rapper – Coloring Book
– Kanye West – The Life of Pablo
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