New Releases for Hip Hop Music
Find the latest new releases for hip hop music. Get the scoop on new albums, mixtapes, and singles.
New Releases
It’s been a big week for new music releases, especially in the hip hop genre. Artists like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake have all dropped new albums that are already getting rave reviews. If you’re a fan of hip hop, then you’ll definitely want to check out these new releases.
J. Cole
J. Cole is an American rapper and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in 2007. He won the 2013 BET Best New Artist award and released his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, in December 2014 to critical acclaim and commercial success. The album peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was certified three times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His fourth album, 4 Your Eyez Only, was released in 2016 to similar acclaim.
Kendrick Lamar
One of the most successful and acclaimed rappers of the modern era, Kendrick Lamar is also one of the most socially conscious and provocative artists working today. His fourth album, DAMN., was released in April 2017 to widespread critical acclaim, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and winning a Pulitzer Prize for Music. Lamar has been nominated for twelve Grammy Awards, winning seven, including Best Rap Album for To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) and Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “Alright” (2016).
Logic
One of the most popular artists in the world, Logic, has just released his new album “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.” The album is a departure from his previous work, with a more personal and introspective feel. Songs like “Automatic” and “OCD” explore mental health issues, while “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and “Keanu Reeves” are more light-hearted and fun. With features from Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, the album is sure to be a hit with fans old and new.
Upcoming Releases
There are several upcoming releases for hip hop music in the next few months. Some of the most highly anticipated albums are:
Lil Wayne
On February 5, 2020, it was announced that Wayne’s album Funeral would be released on February 21. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 139,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It is Wayne’s fourth US number-one album.
Travis Scott
Travis Scott will be releasing a new album soon. The album is set to release on August 3rd, 2018.
Drake
Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold worldwide. He has won four Grammy Awards and three Juno Awards. Drake rose to prominence as an actor on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation in the early 2000s. Intent on pursuing a career in music, he left the series in 2007 after releasing his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement. He released two further independent projects, Comeback Season and So Far Gone, before signing to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment in June 2009.
Drake’s eighth studio album Certified Lover Boy is scheduled to be released in January 2021.
