The Top Hip Hop Music Releases of the Month
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New Releases
This month has been full of new hip hop releases! We’ve rounded up the top five for you to check out. From Drake to Kendrick Lamar, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Kendrick Lamar- DAMN.
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. is one of the most talked about albums in recent memory. The release date was shrouded in secrecy and when it finally dropped, it was met with Critical acclaim. Lamar’s fourth studio album is a dense and complicated work that tackles themes of race, religion, and politics with the Compton MC’s customary wit and charisma. It’s not an easy listen, but it’s a rewarding one, and it’s already being hailed as one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.
J. Cole- 4 Your Eyez Only
On December 9, 2016, J. Cole released his fourth studio album 4 Your Eyez Only. The album was Cole’s first album in two years since 2014 Forest Hills Drive, and was preceded by two singles, “Deja Vu” and “False Prophets”. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 492,000 copies in its first week, making it Cole’s second number one album. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Cole’s lyrical ability and maturity.
Chance the Rapper- Coloring Book
Releasing his third mixtape, Coloring Book, Chance the Rapper continues to break the mold and make history. The 13-track project is available for stream and download on Apple Music, and was accompanied by a slew of positive reviews.
The mixtape features some of today’s biggest names in hip hop, including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, and more. Chance experiments with a number of different sounds on the project, making for a well-rounded listening experience. All of this comes together to make Coloring Book one of the most anticipated hip hop releases of the year.
Notable Mention
It’s that time of the month again where we round up the best hip hop music releases of the month. This month we’ve got new music from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Logic, and more. Let’s take a look at the top hip hop music releases of the month.
A Tribe Called Quest- We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service
We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service is the sixth and final studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. It was released on November 11, 2016, by Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from André 3000, Jack White, Kendrick Lamar, Elton John, Busta Rhymes, and Consequence.
The album was recorded in 2015 following the death of founding member Phife Dawg. Q-Tip dedicated the album to him and said that it would be the group’s final release. Despite this, We got it from Here… debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim from music critics.
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group formed in 1985 and currently composed of Q-Tip, Jarobi White (since 1991), and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (since 1993). The group is credited with helping pioneer alternative hip hop music in the early 1990s. They have released six studio albums, five compilations, sixteen singles and two extended plays
Upcoming Releases
There are a ton of new hip hop albums, mixtapes and singles scheduled to come out in the next few weeks. We’ve compiled a list of the most anticipated hip hop releases of the month so you can be sure to stay up-to-date on the latest music.
Lil Wayne- Funeral
Lil Wayne will be releasing his latest album, Funeral, on February 21st. This will be his first album in five years, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release. The album is said to be a return to Lil Wayne’s roots, with a focus on his hometown of New Orleans. It features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Wiz Khalifa, among others.
Drake- More Life
Drake’s latest project, More Life, is set to drop in late December. This will be the follow-up to his 2016 Views album and his 2015 mixtape, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. The Toronto rapper has been hyping up the release of More Life for months now, and it’s finally almost here.
Drake has released a handful of singles from More Life already, including “Two Birds, One Stone,” “Fake Love,” and “Sneakin’ feat. 21 Savage.” He’s also teased a few other tracks that are sure to be standouts on the project, like “Portland” featuring Quavo and Travis Scott and “Free Smoke.” With so many great songs already out, we can’t wait to hear the rest of More Life.
JAY-Z- 4:44
On June 30, 2017, JAY-Z released his thirteenth studio album, 4:44. The album was mixed and mastered in only two weeks, and was kept secret until its announcement on June 18. The album features guest appearances from Beyoncé, Damian Marley, and Frank Ocean. Jay-Z has said that the album is “a reflection of [his] truth” and addresses infidelity in his marriage to Beyoncé.
