Posted by With all its craziness and drama, 2020 brought many changes and challenges to all industries, and the music business was no exception. However, one tendency stayed the same: hip-hop remains the most popular genre in 2021. There are more hip-hop and rap songs already dropped than in any other genre. Below, we listed the top 5 hip-hop releases of January 2021.
5.Fredo Bang & Lil Durk-“Top” Remix
Fredo Bang’s 10-track effort In The Name Of Gee (Still Most Hated) got features from Moneybagg Yo, Rylo Rodriguez, and more, as well as Kevin Gates and Mulatto from the original release. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting team-ups of the release filled with the new crop of songs is “Top (Remix).” Being blessed with a verse by the ever-hyped Lil Durk, the Chicago veteran, the track received the most attention, and rightfully so.
4.Run the Jewels-‘Ooh La La’ (Remix)
Run the Jewels have dropped a new visualizer for the Mexican Institute of Sound, producer/DJ Camilo Lar’s long-running project, a remix of their track, “Oooh La La.” The song is centered around a sample of the 1992 Gang Starr classic “DWYCK”) with Cumbia and Mariachi influences, plus a new verse from Mexican rapper Santa Fe Klan.
3.Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”
Memphis rap star Young Dolph releases a deluxe edition of Rich Slave, adding a bonus mini-album to an already-existing album. The new version has 8 songs, one of which is “Large Amounts,” a fresh new track from the artist. It’s a perfect piece of heavy-hitting street rap that burns slowly with a certain amount of charismatic low-keyness and confidence.
2.RND Freeman and Jupleci – “Picasso“
Runaway Generation’s fire signees, the Canadian rappers RND Freeman and Jupleci have just dropped a brand new joint titled “Picasso,” the duo’s most powerful creation yet. The talented rising artists put on display their vision of urban music through the soon-to-be classic. The track is a perfect follow-up to the phenomenal duo’s previous bodies of work, “Dead Weight” and “Phony,” both accompanied by impressive visuals dropped on IG TV.
1. Snow The Product – “SHUTUP”
The West Coast Mexican rapper Snow The Product is back with a brand new single titled “SHUTUP,” about “everyone has an opinion” and is quick to talk. The artist experiments with her style and music, both intriguing and impressing the audience with boldness. The track is radio-ready with its high-quality production and sound design, proving the artist’s detailed hard work and natural talent once again. The release is produced by Exclusive DJ Beatz.