The Best Hip Hop Music of 2020

From Drake to Kendrick Lamar, here are the best hip hop tracks of 2020 so far.

Best Hip Hop Albums of 2020

It’s been a great year for hip hop music. We’ve seen a lot of new faces and sounds emerge, and the genre continue to evolve. Here are our picks for the best hip hop albums of 2020.

DaBaby – Blame It on Baby

If there was any doubt that DaBaby was one of the bestselling rappers of 2020, his second studio album, Blame It on Baby, put those concerns to bed. The 13-track record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and featured some of the rapper’s biggest hits to date, including “Rockstar” with Roddy Ricch and “INTRO.” DaBaby proved he was more than just a one-hit wonder with this album, cementing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop world.

Pop Smoke – Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon

Pop Smoke’s posthumous album, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, was one of the most anticipated releases of 2020. The album did not disappoint, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and receiving critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. Pop Smoke’s unique blend of trap and drill music helped to propel him to the top of the hip hop charts, and his untimely death only added to his mystique.

Lil Baby – My Turn

Lil Baby’s My Turn is the best hip-hop album of 2020 so far. The album is a deeply personal and introspective look at the life of the young rapper, who is only 22 years old. On the album, he opens up about his struggles with fatherhood, addiction, and violence. He also celebrates his successes, such as his breakout hit “Yes Indeed” with Drake. My Turn is a masterfully crafted album that showcases Lil Baby’s rise to the top of the hip-hop world.

Best Hip Hop Songs of 2020

Hip hop music has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the Bronx. Today, hip hop is one of the most popular genres of music in the world. It’s a genre that is always evolving, and 2020 was no exception. Here are some of the best hip hop songs of 2020.

DaBaby – “Rockstar” ft. Roddy Ricch

“Rockstar” is a song by American rapper DaBaby, featuring vocals from Roddy Ricch. It was released on October 23, 2020, as the lead single from DaBaby’s second studio album, Blame It on Baby.

The song was written by DaBaby, Florida-based producer Jonny Vasquez, and Ricch. “Rockstar” debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving both DaBaby and Ricch their first US number-one single. The track also became DaBaby’s second number-one single in the UK and Canada, and Ricch’s first in both countries.

Pop Smoke – “Dior”

Pop Smoke’s “Dior” was one of the breakout hits of 2020. The track, which samples Los Angeles hip hop group Clipse’s 2002 song “Grindin’,” instantly became a fan favorite and quickly climbed the charts. “Dior” showcased Pop Smoke’s unique rapping style and ear for catchy hooks, cementing his place as one of the hottest new artists in hip hop.

Lil Baby – “The Bigger Picture”

The best hip hop songs of 2020 include Lil Baby’s “The Bigger Picture,” Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce’s “Savage (Remix),” Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” and Doja Cat’s “Say So (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj.

Best Hip Hop Producers of 2020

This was a great year for hip hop music. We saw a lot of new artists and producers emerged and established themselves in the industry. Some of the best hip hop producers of 2020 include J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake. Let’s take a look at some of the best hip hop tracks of 2020.

Mike Will Made It

Mike Will Made It, whose real name is Michael Len Williams II, is an American record producer, DJ, and songwriter. He is perhaps best known for his work with the hip hop group Migos, producing their breakthrough hit “Bad and Boujee” as well as a number of other tracks on their album Culture. In recent years, Mike Will has also worked with a number of other high-profile artists including Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Beyonce.

Hit-Boy

Hit-Boy is one of the most in-demand producers in hip hop right now. He’s responsible for some of the biggest hits of the past few years, including Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” and Jay-Z’s “N—-s in Paris.” Hit-Boy is also a member of rap supergroupChildren of the Corn, alongside other big names like Boi-1da and Travis Scott.

Cardo

Cardo, born Glenn Boothe, is a Jamaican-American hip hop producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has worked with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Tyler the Creator, and Schoolboy Q. His beats often mix trap with boom-bap sensibilities, and he is known for his use of sample-based production.