New Music Releases: 2021 Hip Hop
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Check out the latest new music releases in hip hop for 2021. Stay up to date with the latest hits and find out which songs are climbing the charts.
Introduction
With a new year comes a whole host of new music to get excited about. And, 2021 is already shaping up to be a huge year for hip hop, with some massive releases already confirmed, and more sure to be announced in the coming months.
To help you keep on top of all the big hip hop releases this year, we’ve put together this handy guide. Here, you’ll find all the essential information on the year’s most highly-anticipated hip hop albums, from release date and collaborators, to lead singles and first listen previews. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your 2021 hip hop listening now!
Lil Baby
Lil Baby has been relatively quiet since his last release in February, but he returns today with a new single. The track, titled “On Me,” is a hard-hitting, bass-heavy banger that finds the Atlanta rapper reflecting on his success.
“On Me”
Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby has released his new single, “On Me,” featuring British rapper Chip. The track was produced by Quay Global and finds the two rappers trading verses about their fearless approach to life and their unshakeable commitment to their work and passions.
“On Me” is the latest single from Lil Baby’s upcoming album, My Turn 2, which is set to be released on Friday, March 5th. The album will feature additional guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Roddy Ricch, and more.
“Real as It Gets”
Lil Baby kicks off the year with a new single, “Real as It Gets.” The hard-hitting track was produced by QRate and finds the rapper reflecting on his come-up. “I was really out here extension cord, air mattress/ I ain’t never had no cash, I was really bad at math,” he raps. “I used to have to ask/ Ain’t nobody give me nothing, I had to go get it.”
Cardi B
Cardi B is one of the most popular rappers in the world and she is back with a new album. Cardi B’s new album “Invasion of Privacy” is set to be released on April 6th, 2018. This album is sure to be a hit with fans of all ages.
“Up”
“Up” is a song by American rapper Cardi B, released on February 5, 2021. The song marks her first release since her single “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion in August 2020. It is the lead single from her second studio album, Invasion of Privacy (2018).
Written by Cardi B and produced by Dj Swan$, the track interpolates “Ring the Alarm” by American R&B singer Beyoncé. It also samples “Oh Yeah!” by Swiss electronic band Yello. “Up” is a hip hop and trap song with a length of two minutes and fifty-seven seconds. The lyrics find Cardi B bragging about her husband Offset’s wealth and their recent successes.
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and called it a “banger”. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cardi B’s fourth chart-topping single in the country. In doing so, she became the first female rapper to achieve four number-one songs on the chart. The song also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand, becoming Cardi B’s fifth and sixth number-one single in both countries respectively.
“WAP”
“WAP” is a single by American rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on August 7, 2020, through Atlantic Records. The song is produced by British record producer Ayo and American record producer Josh Norman. The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving both Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion their second US number-one single. “WAP” also debuted at number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Megan Thee Stallion
This year has already been huge for Megan Thee Stallion. The Houston rapper released her debut album, Good News, in November, following up with a deluxe edition in December. She’s already scored two No. 1 hits off the project with “Body” and “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé, and she’s showing no signs of slowing down.
“Body”
On “Body,” Megan Thee Stallion boasts about her physical features and sexual conquests. The song was released as the second single from her debut studio album, Good News. It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Savage”
On April 29, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the remix to “Savage” featuring Beyoncé. The song was originally included on Megan Thee Stallion’s EP Suga. The track peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Megan Thee Stallion’s highest-charting single as a lead artist, and also Beyoncé’s sixty-second top 10 hit on the chart. It also became her nineteenth number-one single on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, extending her record for the most number-ones by a female artist. “Savage” won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the new music releases for 2021 hip hop are very exciting. The artists are experiment with new sounds and styles, and the results are very impressive. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for us.
