New Music Releases 2020: Hip Hop
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Keep up with the latest hip hop music releases of 2020.
New Music Releases 2020: Hip Hop
New Music Releases 2020: Hip Hop brings you the latest hip hop music, news and videos straight from the industry. We also offer a wide variety of Hip Hop playlists, so you can find the perfect music for any moment. Whether you’re looking for the latest hits, or something a little more underground, we’ve got you covered.
Kendrick Lamar- “The Heart Part 4”
Kendrick Lamar released “The Heart Part 4” on March 23, 2017. The song is a lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album. The song peaked at number 84 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 33 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
J. Cole- “4 Your Eyez Only”
On December 9, 2016, J. Cole released his fourth studio album 4 Your Eyez Only. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. 4 Your Eyez Only debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 492,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Chance the Rapper- “Coloring Book”
On May 12, 2016, Chance the Rapper announced on his website that his third mixtape, Coloring Book, would be released on May 13. The mixtape was released exclusively through Apple Music and later made available for purchase on iTunes.
The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Ty Dolla Sign, Kirk Franklin, Jay Electronica, Anderson .Paak, and Murda Beatz among others. The mixtape was supported by four singles: “No Problem” featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz, “Angels”, “Blessings”, and “Mixtape”. Chance the Rapper also incorporated a gospel-influenced sound to the mixtape; this sound was a first for Chance the Rapper.
The mixtape became available for streaming on other platforms on September 18, 2016. It received widespread acclaim from critics and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 59th Grammy Awards.
Drake- “Views”
Drake’s fourth studio album, VIEWS, climbed to the top of the Billboard 200 upon its release in 2016, becoming his second LP to bow at No. 1. The achievement helped solidify the Toronto artist’s status as one of the world’s biggest superstars, as well as cemented his place in hip-hop history. Given VIEWS’ massive success and Drake’s subsequent releases — 2017’s More Life and 2018’s Scorpion — it’s no surprise that fans have been eagerly awaiting a follow-up album.
In October 2019, Drake finally announced that his long-awaited fifth studio album would be titled Certified Lover Boy and would be released in January 2020. However, Certified Lover Boy was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now set for release in October 2020. In the meantime, Drake has kept fans satiated with a handful of new songs, including “Pain 1993,” “God’s Plan,” “Started From the Bottom,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” “Hotline Bling” and “One Dance.”
Drake is also a successful businessman; he founded the OVO Sound record label in 2012 and launched his own apparel line, October’s Very Own, in 2013. He has also dabbled in acting, appearing on television shows like Degrassi: The Next Generation and motion pictures like Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. In June 2019, Drake made headlines when he surpassed The Beatles as having the most No. 1 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart before the age of 34.
New Music Releases 2020: Country
It’s a new year and that means new music! If you’re a fan of hip hop, 2020 is already shaping up to be a great year for new releases. From established artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole to up-and-comers like Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the most anticipated hip hop releases of 2020.
Chris Stapleton- “From A Room: Volume 1”
Chris Stapleton’s “From A Room: Volume 1” is one of the most highly anticipated country albums of 2017. The album is set to be released on May 5th, 2017 and features 9 new songs. “From A Room: Volume 1” was produced by Dave Cobb and recorded in Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A. The album is the follow up to Stapleton’s 2015 debut album “Traveller” which won him several Grammy Awards, including Best Country Album.
Sam Hunt- “Montevallo”
Sam Hunt’s debut album “Montevallo” was released on October 27, 2014, and immediately shot to the top of the charts. It is a collection of 11 songs that he wrote or co-wrote, including the hit singles “Body Like a Back Road” and “Downtown’s Dead”.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- “The Nashville Sound”
The sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his backing band The 400 Unit, “The Nashville Sound” was released on June 16, 2017. Recorded at the historic RCA Studio A, the album was produced by David Cobb and features 10 new Isbell originals. “The Nashville Sound” debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim, with many calling it Isbell’s best album to date.
Margo Price- “All American Made”
Margo Price’s “All American Made” is one of the country releases fans are most excited for in 2020. The album drops on October 20, just in time for some fall road-tripping. “All American Made” is the follow-up to Price’s 2016 debut, “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter,” which was named one of Rolling Stone’s “40 Best Country Albums of 2016.”
New Music Releases 2020: Pop
It’s a new year and that means new music! 2020 is already shaping up to be a great year for music, with new releases from some of your favorite artists. But what about the newbies? Here are some of the best new music releases 2020 has to offer so far.
Lady Gaga- “Joanne”
Lady Gaga’s fifth studio album, Joanne, is set for release on October 21 via Streamline/Interscope. The album features production from Mark Ronson, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, BloodPop, Emile Haynie and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. Joanne is led by the singles “Perfect Illusion” and “Million Reasons.”
Bruno Mars- “24K Magic”
Bruno Mars’ long-awaited third studio album, “24K Magic,” was finally released on Friday, October 7th. The album is a return to form for the “Uptown Funk” singer, who delivers a fun and funky set of tracks that are sure to get listeners moving. “24K Magic” is a feel-good album that will no doubt be one of the year’s biggest pop releases.
Ed Sheeran- “÷”
On March 3, 2017, Sheeran announced that his third studio album, ÷ (divide), would be released on 3 March 2017. On the same day, he released two singles from the album: “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill”; both achieved chart success, with “Shape of You” becoming Sheeran’s first number one single in Australia and New Zealand, while “Castle on the Hill” entered at number six in the UK. Sheeran promoted the album with performances on several television shows, including Saturday Night Live and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as his ÷ Tour. All 16 songs from the standard edition of the album debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week following the album’s release, making Sheeran the first artist to achieve this. All 16 songs placed within the top 40 of the Hot 100; three songs (“Shape of You”, “Castle on the Hill”, and “Perfect”) peaked at number one; and seven songs (“Galway Girl”, “Happier”, “New Man”, “Dive”, “What Do I Know?”, “How Would You Feel (Paean)”, and Eraser”) peaked within the top ten.
The Chainsmokers- “Memories…Do Not Open”
The Chainsmokers’ debut album, “Memories…Do Not Open” was released on April 7, 2017. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 221,000 album-equivalent units, of which 196,000 were pure sales. It was the fourth best-selling album of 2017 in the US.
