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- Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021) British-Nigerian emcee Little Simz had one of our favorite albums released in 2019 with the punchy GREY AREA – her third LP and international breakthrough project.
- Run The Jewels - RTJ4 (2020) In 2012 El-P produced Killer Mike’s album, R.A.P. Music – one of our favorite albums of 2012 – which was soon followed by Killer Mike’s appearance on the track “Tougher Colder Killer” from El-P’s Cancer 4 Cure.
- Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes (2022) So this is what happens when one of the most skilled producers in the music biz joins forces with one of the most talented emcees of all time.
- Armand Hammer - We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (2023) Armand Hammer, the New York duo composed of ELUCID and billy woods, has released the best Hip Hop album of the year with their latest, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips – released under Backwoodz Studioz, the label almost singlehandedly responsible for rescuing the Hip Hop year 2023 from mediocrity.
- This Year’S Schedule
- Rookie of The Year 2020
- Biggest Hip Hop Comeback of 2020
- Best Rap Verse of 2020
- Best Hip Hop Beat of 2020
- Best Hip Hop Producer of 2020
- The Level-Up Award
- Best Hip Hop Music Video of 2020
- Best TV Show Within Hip Hop Culture of 2020
- Best Movie Within Hip Hop Culture of 2020
Monday, December 28 Hip Hop Rookie of the Year Comeback of the Year Best Rap Verse of the Year Tuesday, December 29 Best Beat of 2020 Best Producer of 2020 Level-Up Award Best Music Video Of 2020 Wednesday, December 30 Best Hip Hop TV Show of 2020 Best Hip Hop Movie of 2020 R&B Song of 2020 R&B Album of 2020 Thursday, December 31 Best R&B Singer of...
This year’s nominations for Rookie Of The Year are sonically and regionally diverse. Atlanta, Compton, Brooklyn, Memphis and Louisville are all represented in this list. Whether it’s Mulatto’s salacious bars, Roddy Ricch’s knack for a pristine melody, Jack Harlow’s contagious lyrics or NLE Choppa’s spiritual growth displayed on tracks, each of thes...
2020 has been a rollercoaster that has managed to bring with it some unexpected high notes from artists who were on the quiet side for the past few years, in dire need of a late-career redemption or were over a decade overdue for a breakout. Jay Electronica dropped his debut album more than 10 years after it was initially promised, Nas and Big Sean...
Hip Hop has always been a voice for the voiceless. In 2020, amid nationwide protests in the aftermath of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor’s murders, there was never a more important time for artists to use their voices responsibly. Rap veterans Killer Mike and Black Thought provided chilling commentary on the current state of the world, while Lil Ba...
Producer clout is at an all-time and 2020 featured a plethora of memorable rap instrumentals from several notable beat makers. Whether it was the continued excellence of The Alchemist, Harry Fraud and Hit-Boy or placements from rising stars such as Section 8, Jetsonmade and CashMoneyAP, producers gifted rappers with incredible backdrops, helping th...
There’s been a trend lately where producers are putting out records as primary artists and getting the proper recognition they should’ve received from the start. On top of releasing their own material, some producers have been partnering with artists to create the signature sounds to some of the best songs and albums of 2020. Listeners have gotten ...
As this tumultuous year comes to a close, HipHopDX compiled a list of five rappers who had the biggest level-ups in Hip Hop. This list showcases the rappers who elevated their status from last year to new heights in 2020. Lil Baby’s 2020 was historical — from his sales to every Lil Baby feature, he didn’t miss. Benny The Butcher and Griselda reache...
The nominations for the best Hip Hop music videos of the year represent the most outlandish, creative and engaging new music videos of 2020. Drake reigned over the competition this year showing off his acting skills, with credits on three of the nominations, but noteworthy efforts from Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion and Thundercat — the King of the ...
With 2020 bringing the globe inside to quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic, television shows and streaming services came in clutch, creating lively conversation for fans who were on their couches for extended periods of time. Whether it was the best TV shows on Netflix (how about Tiger King dominating multiple demographics’ social media conver...
While fans weren’t lining up to go see the newest box office smash, streaming services made sure to release everything they had in their vaults to keep fans entertained. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunited in epic fashion for one of the last films fans were able to view on the big screen, Beyoncé’s Lion King-inspired narrative production broke ...
- Lil Baby - My Turn (2020)
- Tyler, the Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost (2021)
- Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022)
- Drake and 21 Savage - Her Loss (2022)
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- Run The Jewels - RTJ4. In 2012 El-P produced Killer Mike’s album, R.A.P. Music – one of our favorite albums of 2012 – which was soon followed by Killer Mike’s appearance on the track “Tougher Colder Killer” from El-P’s Cancer 4 Cure.
- Aesop Rock – Spirit World Field Guide. Owing to the lyrical and sonic intricacies in his music, Aesop Rock has always been a hate-him or love-him kind of artist.
- Marlowe – Marlowe 2. Seattle-based producer L’Orange and North Carolina rapper Solemn Brigham reunite as Marlowe for a second album, straightforwardly titled Marlowe 2.
- Apollo Brown & Che’ Noir – As God Intended. Apollo Brown’s signature style of soulful, boom-bap production has become a staple in the 2010s. The number of top-quality projects he has put his stamp on in this decade is amazing.
Sep 28, 2020 · At just 38 years old (he just celebrated a birthday on September 27) Lil Wayne has so far snagged 15 awards in total. Watch the he 2020 Hip Hop Awards on BET on October 27 at 9/10c. music news hip ...
Aug 8, 2023 · Born Andre Young in Compton, California, Dr. Dre is one of hip-hop's definitive and standard-setting pioneers. Now a veteran DJ, artist and producer, Dr. Dre's public story began as a member of two very different, influential L.A. groups in the '80s: electro stars World Class Wreckin' Cru and gangster rap icons N.W.A; the latter is the subject of a popular 2015 biopic, Straight Outta Compton ...
Dec 1, 2023 · Here are the Top 10 hip-hop albums of 2020 on Genius. Music to Be Murdered By: Side B, Eminem. Music to Be Murdered By, Eminem. Eternal Atake (Deluxe) – LUV vs. The World 2, Lil Uzi Vert ...
