The Best Hip Hop Music of 2011
This blog post looks at the best hip hop music of 2011. It includes a list of the top 10 songs as well as links to where you can find them.
Best Hip Hop Albums of 2011
The year 2011 was an excellent one for hip hop music. Some of the best albums of the year were released in the hip hop genre. If you’re a fan of hip hop, you need to check out these albums. Here are the best hip hop albums of 2011.
J. Cole- Cole World: The Sideline Story
On September 27, 2011, J. Cole released his highly anticipated debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story. The album features some of Cole’s best work to date, with hits like “Work Out” and “Can’t Get Enough” showcasing his incredible talent.
Cole World: The Sideline Story debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling more than 218,000 copies in its first week. It was met with critical acclaim from fans and critics alike, and is considered one of the best hip hop albums of 2011.
Kendrick Lamar- good kid, m.A.A.d city
Released in October 2012, Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” immediately catapulted the young Compton rapper into the mainstream spotlight. The highly anticipated follow-up to his 2011 independently released album “Section.80”, “good kid, m.A.A.d city” did not disappoint, earning critical acclaim from music fans and critics alike.
Lamar’s unique brand of storytelling, paired with his arresting delivery and poetic lyrics, resulted in an album that was unlike anything else in hip hop at the time. With stand-out tracks like “money trees”, “Backseat Freestyle”, and the Compton anthem “m.A.A.d city”, it’s no wonder that “good kid, m.A.A.d city” is considered one of the best hip hop albums of 2011.
A$AP Rocky- LONG.LIVE.A$AP
A$AP Rocky’s debut album LONG.LIVE.A$AP was one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2013. Upon its release, the album received critical acclaim, with many critics praising Rocky’s unique style and lyrical prowess. The album went on to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, making it one of the most successful hip hop albums of the year.
Best Hip Hop Songs of 2011
It’s been a great year for hip hop music, with a lot of great songs being released. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the best hip hop songs of 2011. We’ll be looking at a variety of factors, such as lyrical content, production, and overall popularity.
“Niggas in Paris” – Jay-Z and Kanye West
“Niggas in Paris” is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West from their collaboratively-titled studio album Watch the Throne (2011). The song serves as the sixth single from the album and was produced by Hit-Boy and West. It contains a portion of dialogue from The Godfather Part III (1990), spoken by actor Al Pacino in character as Michael Corleone. While recording Watch the Throne, Jay-Z and West wanted to discuss Pacino’s powerful delivery of the line “what are you doing here?” from “Scene 29”, during a creative session with Hit-Boy. The song’s opening microphone drop features comedian Chris Rock, which samples dialogue he had with his own father about Louis Farrakhan and race relations in America.
“Niggas in Paris” peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Watch the Throne’s fourth top ten single. The song has sold three million digital copies in the United States alone and received various certifications elsewhere. Directed by action film director Hype Williams, a high-budget music video for “Niggas in Paris” was released on October 11, 2011. In an attempt to further promote the single, both Jay-Z andWest performed it at several award ceremonies including BET Awards 2011; at latter event, they performed it nine consecutive times, setting a record for that ceremony. Hiphopdx named the song top rap radio single of 2011 on their annual year end list; Pitchfork Media listed it as one of their top songs of 2011; while MTV included it on their list of best songs of all time at #3150. The video won Best Colin Tilley Directorial Debut at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, while also being nominated for Best Hip Hop Video and Best Cinematography.
“Otis” – Jay-Z and Kanye West
“Otis” is a song by American hip hop artists Jay-Z and Kanye West, from their joint album Watch the Throne (2011). The song posthumously features American soul singer Otis Redding, whose version of “Try a Little Tenderness” is sampled in the song. The production was handled by West, with additional production from Mike Dean and Hudson Mohawke. The track was released as the album’s second single on July 20, 2011.
The song peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number two on both the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Upon its release, the song was widely praised by music critics who praised its sampling of Redding’s original recording.
“HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right)” – Drake
“HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right)” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his second studio album Take Care. The song features Lil Wayne and was released as the eighth single from the album on April 16, 2012. It peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the US Hot Rap Songs chart. The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 55th Grammy Awards.
Best Hip Hop Music Videos of 2011
In a year of great music videos, these are the best hip hop music videos of 2011. Featuring performances from Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and more, these videos represent the best of what hip hop had to offer this year. From catchy tracks to stunning visuals, these videos had it all.
“Otis” – Jay-Z and Kanye West
“Otis” is a song by American hip hop artists Kanye West and Jay-Z, from their first collaborative album Watch the Throne (2011). The song posthumously features soul singer Otis Redding, whose version of “Try a Little Tenderness” is sampled in the song. The production was handled by Oscar-winning producer Mike Dean, along with Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Symbolyc One.
The music video was directed by French director Sam Pilling and shot in various locations around the notorious Brooklyn housing project, Marcy Houses. Released on August 11, 2011, the video features the two rap duo driving around Marcy in a Maybach 57S while visiting various people throughout the housing project. “Otis” won Best Hip Hop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Niggas in Paris” – Jay-Z and Kanye West
“Niggas in Paris” is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West from their collaboration album Watch the Throne (2011). The song was released as the third single from the album on September 13, 2011. “Niggas in Paris” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jay-Z and West’s fourth chart-topping single as a duo and their sixth consecutive top 40 hit from Watch the Throne. The song received a digital Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
“HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right)” – Drake
“HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right)” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his second studio album Take Care. The song features Lil Wayne and was released as the fifth single from the album on April 16, 2012. The song peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The song received three nominations for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
