New Music 2014: The Best Hip Hop Albums
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Check out our list of the best hip hop albums of 2014. New music from Outkast, Run the Jewels, and more!
J. Cole- 2014 Forest Hills Drive
J. Cole’s third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, was released on December 9, 2014. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 371,000 copies in its first week. It received generally positive reviews from critics and was ranked as one of the best hip hop albums of 2014 by several publications.
Kendrick Lamar- good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar’s debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city was one of the most anticipated hip hop albums of 2012. It did not disappoint, receiving widespread critical acclaim and debuting at #2 on the Billboard 200. good kid, m.A.A.d city is a concept album that tells the story of Lamar’s life in Compton, and it features some of the best production and lyricism in recent memory. If you’re a fan of hip hop, this is an album that you need to check out.
Drake- Nothing Was the Same
Drake’s third album, Nothing Was the Same, was released to critical acclaim in September 2013. The album featured the hits “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Started from the Bottom,” and cemented Drake’s status as one of the biggest names in hip hop.
Chance the Rapper- Acid Rap
If you’re a fan of hip hop, then you know that there are a lot of great albums that have been released in the past year. But which ones are the best? Here’s a list of the best hip hop albums of 2014, according to critics.
Chance the Rapper- Acid Rap
This album was praised for its innovation and fresh sound. Chance the Rapper is a new voice in hip hop, and his debut album did not disappoint.
Run the Jewels- RTJ2
This album is a sequel to the first Run the Jewels album, which was released in 2013. RTJ2 is full of hard-hitting beats and socially conscious lyrics, and it’s one of the best hip hop albums of the year.
Childish Gambino- Because the Internet
Because the Internet is an eclectic mix of rap, R&B, and soul, and it’s one of the most unique hip hop albums in recent memory. Childish Gambino proves that he’s more than just a rapper – he’s a musical force to be reckoned with.
Drake- Nothing Was the Same
Nothing Was the Same is Drake’s third studio album, and it’s full of heartbreak and introspection. Drake continues to evolve as an artist on this album, and it’s one of his best yet.
Kendrick Lamar- good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar’s debut album was one of the most critically acclaimed hip hop albums of 2012, and his follow-up album is just as good. good kid, m.A.A.d city is a concept album about Kendrick Lamar’s upbringing in Compton, California, and it’s one of the best hip hop albums in recent years.
Run the Jewels- Run the Jewels 2
One of the best hip hop albums of 2014, Run the Jewels 2 is the second album from duo El-P and Killer Mike. The album features 13 tracks of hard-hitting beats and rhymes, with appearances from artists like Zack de la Rocha, Travis Barker, and BOOTS. If you’re a fan of hip hop, this album is a must-listen.
