The most hyped Hip/Hop records released in 2024 so far
With the rise of the internet, artists now have the luxury to upload more music than ever before. As a result, the number of records being released each day has steadily increased. A report from Luminate revealed that over 100,000 songs are distributed to streaming services daily.
Navigating through tracklists, playlists, and singles on a regular basis can be a daunting task, making it increasingly difficult to stay updated on the latest releases. In order to help you stay current, we have compiled a list of the most highly anticipated hip/hop releases for the year, as of April 3, 2024.
Top Anticipated Hip-Hop Projects of 2024
1) Iconic Collaborations (Record Feat. Metro Boomin x Future x Kendrick Lamar)
The sixth track on the most recent collaboration project between Metro Boomin and Future, We Don’t Trust You, is titled Like That. This project was made available on all DSPs (Digital Streaming Platforms) on March 22, 2024.
The divisive production of the track captivates listeners, centering on the theme of outshining the competition. Kendrick Lamar’s standout performance is the driving force behind the track’s widespread popularity, as the Pulitzer-winning rapper boldly takes aim at J. Cole, Drake, Noah ’40’ Shebib, and their 2023 rap album For All The Dogs, particularly its hit single First Person Shooter.
“Ni**as clickin’ up, but cannot be legit, no 40 Water, tell ’em / Ah, yeah, huh, yeah, get up with me / Fu*k sneak dissin’, first-person shooter, I hope they came with three switches / Think I won’t drop the location? I still got PTSD / Motherfu*k the big three, nigga, it’s just big me,”Kenny raps on ‘Like That.
Some other noteworthy tracks on this album are:
- Young Metro (Feat. The Weeknd)
- Type Shit (Feat. Travis Scott x Playboi Carti)
- Cinderella (Feat. Travis Scott)
- Everyday Hustle (Feat. Rick Ross)
- WTFYM
2) “Carnival”(Featuring Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich The Kid, and Playboi Carti)
The 12th track on Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s Volume 1 of their three-part album Vultures 1 is Carnival, which was released on February 9, 2024 on streaming platforms. This highly anticipated album, which reached No. 1, included collaborations with notable artists such as North West, Freddie Gibbs, Travis Scott, and Lil Durk.
With its highly anticipated and energetic production fueled by chants from Inter Miami fans, Carnival quickly rose to the top of the charts as the most popular record in the world. The song delves into themes such as wealth, s*xual desires, womanizing, and relationships, with standout lyrics including:
“Fifty mil’ stuffed in the bag, tell the whole gang eat, uh/It’s Ye and Barti, tell me who f*ckin’ with we?/I’m hot like Tha Carter, I’m feelin’ that ho in my sleep/Dollar signs all in my dreams, I don’t never see Z’s, woah (Woah-woah)/The swag cover my body like it’s a disease, woah (Woah-woah)”
Some other noteworthy tracks from this album are:
- Paid
- Back To Me (Feat. Freddie Gibbs)
- Talking (Feat. North West)
- Fuk Sumn (Feat. Travis Scott x Playboi Carti)
- Vultures (Feat. Bump J x Lil Durk)
- King
3) Take a Deep Breath (Record Feat. Yeat)
Breathe is the third song featured on Yeat’s fourth studio album, 2093, which was released on all streaming platforms on February 17, 2024. This album made its debut at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, with production credits going to Bart How and Star Boy.
This song effectively embodies Yeat’s vision for his music as an artist, showcasing his strengths as a rapper while also highlighting his ability to create emotionally charged tracks. The project features a cohesive blend of spacey and distorted instrumentals that complement his monotonous yet captivating vocal style.
“I was bored, bought a jet, made a billion (Breathe) / Nah, fu*k that, bit*h, I need a trillion (Breathe) / Nah, fu*k that, bit*h, I need to feel it (Breathe) / Made me so damn mad, made me feel it (Breathe),”Yeat raps on this ‘Breathe’.
Some other notable tracks are:
- Psycho CEO
- As We Speak (Feat. Drake)
- 2093
- Stand On It (Feat. Future)
- 1093
4) “WOW”Remix (feat. Kid Cudi and A$AP Rocky)
Released on January 12, 2024, via Republic Records and UMG Recordings Inc., WOW is the fifth track on Kid Cudi’s ninth studio album, INSANO, available on all DSPs.
This track from INSANO is a thrilling and psychedelic adventure, blending lively instrumentals with carefree lyrics that will sweep listeners off their feet. The chorus’s exclamation of “Wow, Wow, Wow”adds a catchy and contagious element, making it one of the standout songs on the record. A$AP Rocky’s leading up to the chorus is truly remarkable, including lines such as:
“Hol’ up, hold my blunt up in the function, bit*h, I’m twisted (Yeah) / Call them ni**as broken, they broke and can’t fix it / That girl call me Big Drip, she like the way I mixed it, yeah (Yeah) / In this truck when I’m pullin’ up, old Ferrari 545, shawty down to slide”
Some other noteworthy tracks featured on this album are:
- X & CUD (Feat. XXXTENTACION)
- Blue Sky
- Cud Life
- Too Damn High (Feat. Lil Yachty)
5) “Redrum”(featuring 21 Savage) by Record
On January 12, 2024, 21 Savage’s highly anticipated third studio album, American Dream, made its debut at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The album included a track titled redrum (“Murder”spelled backwards), which gained immense popularity on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok for its infectious introduction that many influencers incorporated into their brief videos.
Savage exudes a fierce energy and intimidating presence on redrum, delivering aggressive lyrics that casually allude to his reputation in the streets, possession of AK-47s, involvement in gang violence, and his talent for “killing”his opponents with just his words. This song features some captivating lines, such as:
“Graveyard, that’s where the opps stay (Opps stay) / Hypnotize, they do what I say (What I say) / 21, ni**as don’t play (Don’t play) / My Glock Gen5 said hey (Said hey)”
Some of the most notable tracks on this album are:
- American Dream
- n.h.i.e (Feat. Doja Cat)
- Dangerous (Feat. Metro Boomin x Lil Durk)
- Red Sky
6) Blessings (Feat. Chief Keef x Lil Yachty)
Chief Keef and Lil Yachty have teamed up once again for their fifth collaboration on the third track of Lyrical Lemonade’s debut studio album, All Is Yellow, titled Say Ya Grace.
At the beginning of the song, Lyrical Lemonade’s CEO, Cole Bennett, engages in a playful conversation with Keef, setting the tone for the rest of the track. The chorus then encourages listeners to confidently assert themselves and embrace their value, as shown in the following lyrics:
“Kill ’em with kindness then pi** on they grave (On they grave) / Lil’ ni**a, don’t get hit, don’t get grazed (Don’t get grazed, phew) / I saw a Superman, now you saved (Now you saved) / Pu**y, before you eat, say your grace”
Additional standout tracks from All Is Yellow include:
- This My Life (Feat. Lil Tecca x Lil Skies x The Kid LAROI)
- Doomsday (Feat. Juice Wrld x Cordae)
- Doomsday Pt.2 (Feat. Eminem)
- Fallout (Feat. Gus Dapperton x Lil Yachty x Joey Bada$$)
- Stop Giving Me Advice (Feat. Dave x Jack Harlow)
7) “Yeern 101”- ScHoolboy Q Collaboration
After a lengthy break, ScHoolboy Q made his comeback with the release of his sixth studio album, Blue Lips, which serves as a continuation of his 2019 project, CrasH Talk. The album has a runtime of nearly an hour and features a total of 18 tracks, including collaborations with Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty, Devin Malik, and other artists.
The fifth track on Blue Lips is Yeern 101, featuring a high-energy performance from Q. He delivers his verses over an alluring instrumental with fast-paced drums and unique synthesizers, solidifying it as one of the top tracks on the album. Noteworthy lyrics from this song include Q’s mention of his achievements in professional golf tournaments.
“I’ve been livin’ off golf from the last few deals / When the Nike check came, man, I still got chills / Hit a 2K lick, I ain’t even go pro / Got a boss outlet, now I’m smellin’ like goat”
Among the most noteworthy tracks on Q’s most recent album are:
- Blueslides
- Cooties
- Back n Love (Feat. Devin Malik)
- oHio (Feat. Freddie Gibbs)
- Nun
8) Collaborating with MGK: “Don’t Let Me Go”
MGK made a comeback to the rap scene with a deeply emotional production that explored complex themes such as death, mental health, suicide, loss, trauma, drug addiction, and abuse through exceptionally deep and poetic lyrics.
Despite the new year, Kelly seems to have left behind his pop punk style. He has released a new single and collaborated with Trippie Redd on the genre:sadboy track, showcasing his desire to rekindle his hip-hop roots by exploring a more emotive sub-genre. The lyrics from “don’t let me go”are particularly moving.
“I’m medicating with something that I cannot pronounce / But it’s what the doctor gave me / Rehab patient, with a pen and some paper (Mm) This psychiatrist keeps evaluating / How can I live with the fact that my hand wasn’t on her stomach when we lost the baby? / I don’t got no one to turn to ’cause everyone’s dead in my life that was tryna raise me”
9) Act iii: Discovering Faith [Her Revelations] (Record Feat. 4Batz)
One of the hottest up-and-coming artists in the industry is 4Batz, who debuted his first single Act i: stickerz “99”on June 27, 2023. Since then, he has gained widespread recognition, even receiving shoutouts from big names like Kanye West. He also had the opportunity to collaborate with Drake on Act ii: date @ 8 post, and subsequently signed with Drake’s record label OVO.
Act iii: On God, [She Like?] was released independently on March 1, 2024, and made available on all DSPs. The track showcases 4Batz’s signature soft vocals, perfectly complementing the slow and dreamy instrumentals. The lyrics seem to revolve around themes of love, relationships, and desire, as evidenced in lines such as:
“She like, Boy, go find someone, find someone you love / Girl, I can’t find no one, ’cause you the one I love / You don’t understand, it’s so hard to trust / She like, You not the one, you didn’t give me enough”
10) Collaboration with Joyner Lucas and NBA YoungBoy: Cut U Off (Record)
On March 22, 2024, Twenty Nine Music Group released Joyner Lucas’ second studio album, Not Now, I’m Busy, on all streaming platforms. The 17-track record has a total runtime of one hour and two minutes and is the follow-up to his debut album ADHD, which was released in 2020.
“The seventh track on this project is Cut U Off, which delves into the topics of false companionship, achievement, notoriety, affluence, and evasion. The song blends hip-hop and trap elements, creating a dynamic backdrop for Joyner and NBA YoungBoy’s skilled lyrical delivery. Some notable bars include:”
“I’m on, so don’t tell me when I’m off (Ayy) / That’s a sacrifice, they don’t tell me what it cost (Grrah) / We done grew apart and I know I’m better off / And you used to be my dawg, now I gotta cut you off”
Some other standout tracks from this project are:
- Broski
- Sticks & Stones (Feat. Conway The Machine)
- I Didn’t Go (Feat. Symba & DMX)
- Seventeen
- 24 hours to live
11) Collaboration with Flo Milli and Gunna: “Edible”Record
Flo Milli released her sophomore album, Fine Ho, Stay, on March 15, 2024, through RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment. The album consists of 14 songs and has a total runtime of 33 minutes, including collaborations with SZA, Cardi B, Gunna, and other artists.
The eighth track on this album is titled “Edible”and showcases Gunna and Flo Milli delivering their verses over a trap beat filled with spacey synths. The lyrics contain clever wordplay and metaphors referencing provocative behavior, as seen in lines such as:
“Know the cookie good, but it’s gon’ hit you like an edible (Yeah) / Tryna shoot the club up with a cannon, he’s incredible / First rich baby daddy in Miami, I’m unstoppable”
12) The Afterlife: Will We Still Be Able to Get High? (Record Feat. Lil Yachty x Yung Blud)
The debut collaboration between British rock musician Yung Blud and rapper Lil Yachty, titled When We Die, features both artists delivering powerful performances over a unique blend of rock and trap beats. The song delves into the dark themes of substance abuse, addiction, and indulgence.
On January 26, 2024, the song was made available on all DSPs. The accompanying music video portrays the concept of using drugs as a means to escape reality, with lyrics that reflect this idea.
“I have a prophecy, yeah I think you’re immortal, oh / Hey, hey, it’s a sight to see / When you come back to me, I won’t hold it over your head to escape the realities”
Currently, these 12 songs are dominating numerous playlists on various DSPs, including Spotify’s Rap Radar and RapCaviar, and amassing millions of streams from fans worldwide.
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