2015’s Hottest Hip Hop Tracks
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If you’re a fan of hip hop, then you’ll want to check out our list of the hottest tracks of 2015. From Drake to Kendrick Lamar, these are the songs that are sure to get you moving.
“All I Need” – Logic
On October 21, Logic released his third studio album, The Incredible True Story. The first single from the album is “All I Need”, which entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 97 on the week of October 31, 2015.
“Blessings” – Big Sean
“Blessings” is a song by American rapper Big Sean, released on August 27, 2015 as the lead single from his third studio album Dark Sky Paradise. The song features Canadian rapper Drake and was produced by Mike Will Made It. “Blessings” peaked at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
“Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd
“Can’t Feel My Face” is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd from his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song was released on June 8, 2015 as the album’s lead single by XO and Republic Records. It was written by Max Martin, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami, Savan Kotecha and its producer, Oscar Holter. “Can’t Feel My Face” peaked at number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Internationally, it also topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand while peaking within the top five in Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland and Sweden.
“Earned It” – The Weeknd
“Earned It” is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack (2015). The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
“Hotline Bling” – Drake
As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at the hottest hip hop tracks of 2015. “Hotline Bling” by Drake was definitely one of the stand-out songs of the year. The catchy beat and Drake’s clever lyrics made it a hit with both fans and critics alike. With its success, it’s no wonder that “Hotline Bling” was one of the most popular songs of the year.
“Jumpman” – Drake & Future
“Jumpman” is a single from rappers Drake and Future, released in October of 2015. The track was a commercial success, peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Jumpman” was praised by critics for its catchy hook and production.
“Might As Well” – Fetty Wap
This track from Fetty Wap’s self-titled debut album was one of the biggest hits of 2015. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified five times platinum by the RIAA. The song helped to launch Fetty Wap’s career and cement him as one of the hottest hip hop artists of the year.
“No Type” – Rae Sremmurd
“No Type” is a song by American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd. It was released on September 15, 2014, by Interscope Records as the third single from their debut studio album SremmLife (2015). The song peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
“See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth
“See You Again” is a song recorded by American rapper Wiz Khalifa, featuring American singer Charlie Puth. The track was commissioned for the soundtrack of the 2015 action film Furious 7 as a tribute to actor Paul Walker, who died in a single-vehicle accident in 2013. The artists co-wrote the song with its co-producers, DJ Frank E and Andrew Cedar, with additional production from Mike Will Made It. “See You Again” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for twelve non-consecutive weeks.
“Trap Queen” – Fetty Wap
Trap Queen is a song by American rapper Fetty Wap from his self-titled debut album(2015). The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May 2015. The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 58th Grammy Awards.
