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10 New Songs You Must Listen To! – June 2023
With half of the year behind us, it’s clear that 2023 is very potent with the new song releases. Popular artists like Kid Cudi, Metro Boomin, and Joyner Lucas are dropping some beautiful gems while smaller artists like Nicholas Craven, Boldy James, and Isaac Zale continue towards international success.
5 New Albums You Must Listen To! – June 2023
June is a quiet month for the mainstream scene, but that doesn’t stop the underground from releasing amazing albums like Statik Selektah’s « Round Trip » or Mike Dimes’ « Texas Boy ». Killer Mike makes a statement on his very diverse-sounding and profound project “MICHAEL”. Also, make sure to check out the talented emcee 7xvethegenius and her new project with DJ Green Lantern.
10 New Songs You Must Listen To! – May 2023
The month of May delivers another batch of amazing singles that either shine lyrically or melodically. The summer is right around the corner and artists like Anderson .Paak and Beyoncé release new music as they perform on their world tours. Russ, Billy Woods, and J. Cole all use their incredible rapping skills on some well-produced beats.
5 New Albums You Must Listen To! – May 2023
There are many great releases for the month of May as a varied group of artists have blessed us with their creative output. The fifth month of the year just solidifies Conway the Machine’s position as one of the most consistent rappers of the year. The duo KAYTRAMINÉ makes the spring even hotter and IDK proves that he once again knows how to craft amazing albums.
10 New Songs You Must Listen To! – April 2023
The new music releases of April 2023 brought the best songs of the year so far. Some veterans like Drake, Joey Bada$$ and The Weeknd dropped some amazing songs that lean on their strengths. Underground rappers like Sylvan LaCue, Jay Worthy and Profound artists all released quality singles that add to their already vast catalogues.
5 New Albums You Must Listen To! – April 2023
April 2023’s list of best albums is very diverse as a mix of hard street records and an excellent RnB record were released. The Canadian artist Daniel Caesar finally releases a new album and Flatbush Zombies’ Juice presents his first solo LP. Underground veterans Nicholas Craven and Grafh let loose some amazing projects while the newcomer Fuego Base shows what he has to offer for the current rap renaissance.
10 New Songs You Must Listen To! – March 2023
March brought spring and a bunch of great new rap songs. Some newcomers like Mike Dimes and Blxst are quickly establishing themselves as artists who release a lot of songs with efficiency. Respected producer The Alchemist is on a great collaborative run, the prolific Hit-Boy has some stuff to get off his chest, and Canadian artists are shining bright on the underground scene.
5 New Albums You Must Listen To! – March 2023
The first quarter of the year is ending, and it brings some amazing new rap albums. As the year progresses, there are some exciting new releases from established stars like the Dreamville crew and some drops from underground artists like Drumwork Records. Larry June is back with a great collaborative album and 6lack makes a return after a 5-year break from dropping a full-length project.
10 New Songs You Must Listen To! – February 2023
February marks the release of great singles from a wide range of artists from Canada and the United States. IDK, Larry June, and Conway the Machine are back to hype the release of future projects. Montreal is moving strong with emcees Nate Husser and Profound Artist releasing songs that will get in your head.
5 New Albums You Must Listen To! – February 2023
The second month of the year does not disappoint as we get releases from popular acts like Logic and Don Toliver. They come back in full effect with great projects that solidify their catalogues. The rest of the list contains placements from amazing underground artists like ALLBUT6, CRIMEAPPLE, and D-Track.
10 New Songs You Must Listen To! – January 2023
January can be a fresh start for artists that get to release their art with an updated mindset for the new year. 2023 begins in a great direction, with some of the hottest rappers delivering amazing singles. Cordae does it again with the help of Anderson .Paak and Logic prepares the ground for his first independent release next month.
5 New Albums You Must Listen To! – January 2023
Rap music continues to be a major force in the music industry, with hard-working artists like Boldy James and Kota the Friend releasing top-notch full-length projects in January. They push the sound forward with standout lyrics and great production. For casual listeners, 03 Greedo and Elcamino present solid albums that solidify their positions as melodic creators.
2022
Top 10 Song Releases - December 2022
The year is finally over and we can now appreciate all the great singles that we’re released. Before checking out the best songs of the year in our “Best Of” list, the month of December did not disappoint with amazing songs from A$AP Rocky, Metro Boomin, The Alchemist and many others.
Top 5 Album Releases - December 2022
With December closing a great year of musical releases for hip-hop, it’s time to see what records have stood out in the chaos of the holiday period. Metro Boomin and SZA had amazing comebacks and rap veterans like Bun B, MOUNTWESTMORE, and Ab-Soul proved that their talent stands the test of time. Also, be sure to check out the “Best Rap Albums of 2022” in the blog section.
Top 10 Song Releases - November 2022
As we approach the end of the year, artists are not slowing down when it comes to releasing quality songs. JID updated his album of the year contender with the amazing song “2007”. Montreal is maintaining its momentum with Zach Zoya, Mike Shabb, and Kevin Na$h releasing great songs. Big names artists like Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, and Tech N9ne keep on proving why they are still relevant in 2022. With only one month to go before the year-end, the “Best Of” lists will begin to be published, so be sure to stay on the lookout for Rap Nerd’s selections for 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - November 2022
In November, much of the mainstream attention has been directed at the surprise project from Drake and 21 Savage. Many other great albums deserve recognition too, with Nas continuing his reign with the “King’s Decease” series and BROCKHAMPTON releasing two albums before retiring as a group. With only one month to go before the year-end, the “Best Of” lists will begin to be published, so be sure to stay on the lookout for Rap Nerd’s selections for 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - October 2022
October has brought a nice batch of singles from established artists like Killer Mike, Hit-Boy, and Robert Glasper. Underground rappers like Night Lovell and Snow Tha Product created some bangers while TDE’s Ab-Soul is still teasing a new project with an excellent third single this year. With that being said, here are the best songs of October 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - October 2022
Fall 2022 is off to a strong start for music releases, with new projects from Westside Gunn, Smino, Armani Caesar, G Herbo, and many other talented artists. Unfortunately, the rap world lost a talented artist at the end of the month with Takeoff’s death adding to a bloody year of murders within the artistic community. He released “Only Built For Infinity Links” with Quavo in the middle of the month, marking his final release before his tragic shooting on Halloween night. Here are the best albums of October 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - September 2022
2022 keeps on getting better as many artists are blessing us with great singles worth discovering. With three placements on this list, TDE is having an incredible run as they release quality music with SiR, REASON, and Ab-Soul. More eyes are turning on Che Noir as she keeps on creating beautiful hip-hop tracks and somehow keeps on getting better with time. It’s also Smino Season soon, so he sets the bar high with the help of J. Cole. With that being said, here are the best songs of August 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - September 2022
The mix of amazing albums that were released in September is astonishing. If you’re looking for a softer and more melodic approach, KiD CuDi and Ari Lennox delivered some incredible performances. If you want raw and classic-sounding hip-hop, Freddie Gibbs finally unveils his major label debut “$old $oul $eperately” and “Fair Exchange No Robbery” is one of the best collaborative albums of the year. With that being said, here are the best albums of September 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - August 2022
Summer is coming to an end soon, but not before we receive more great music by artists like DJ Khaled, JID, and YG. They all continue to excel in their respective lanes, releasing some of their best work to date. With that being said, here are the best songs of August 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - August 2022
Many great albums were released in August, so it was difficult to break it down to the best 5 projects. All of them have great lyrical content, amazing production and they all showcase the growth of very talented artists. With that being said, here are the best albums of August 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - July 2022
Summer vacations are in full effect at Rap Nerds, meaning the articles of June and July will be shorter than usual. It doesn’t stop the good music from being released and waiting to be discovered. With that being said, here are the best songs of July 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - July 2022
Summer vacations are in full effect at Rap Nerds, meaning the articles of June and July will be shorter than usual. It doesn’t stop the good music from being released and waiting to be discovered. With that being said, here are the best albums of July 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - June 2022
Summer vacations are in full effect at Rap Nerds, meaning the articles of June and July will be shorter than usual. It doesn’t stop the good music from being released and waiting to be discovered. With that being said, here are the best songs of June 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - June 2022
Summer vacations are in full effect at Rap Nerds, meaning the articles of June and July will be shorter than usual. It doesn’t stop the good music from being released and waiting to be discovered. With that being said, here are the best albums of June 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - May 2022
Another month means another batch of amazing singles released by some of the best artists making music in 2022. The West Coast king is back, Kendrick Lamar, is back and ready to deliver his next project. Adding to this wonderful news is the excellent new song released by A$AP Rocky and the silent return of one of TDE’s most talented artist’s, SiR. Here are the best songs of May 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - May 2022
What an incredible month for rap listeners as amazing albums keep getting released quickly by diverse artists from all sub genres. The month of May marked the return of Kendrick Lamar as he solidifies his discography and reminds everybody of his relevance in the music industry. Apart from Compton emcee coming out of his 5 year pause, fans also got new albums from smaller, but very talented artists like IDK and Elcamino. With the days getting longer and summer just around the corner, here are the best albums of May 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - April 2022
April has been a colourful month for single releases in the rap community has mainstream and independent artists alike have been continuously creating greatness. It’s awesome to see some creators like IDK and 070 Shake evolve their sound into their growing fame without losing sense of what makes their music so great. On the other hand, established artists like Logic and Freddie Gibbs deliver consistent material to the level they have been creating for years now. Here are the best songs of April 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - April 2022
The fourth month of 2022 has brought many lyrical albums and great displays of hip-hop greatness from all the artists listed. For anyone that says that “real rap” is dead and that the pop elements are taking over, please read through all the incredible projects that have been released and let us know what you think. With summer being right around the corner, here are the best albums of April 2022.
Top 10 Song Releases - March 2022
The trend of great music is still on-going in March as many artists prepare their album rollouts. It’s also the time of the year where fans expect new material to jam to before seeing their favourite performers on stage at the summer festivals. As many of those are going back to pre-pandemic guidelines, many new and returning fans are eager to live these experiences to the fullest. Here are the best songs of March 2022.
Top 5 Album Releases - March 2022
March has been another month of back-to-back gems being released by incredible artists that keep on pushing their art to higher levels. With the music festival season beginning soon, here are the best albums of March 2022. This list contains many independent placements from artists that dropped great albums and some mainstream releases that fairly deserve the attention they have been getting.
Top 10 Song Releases - February 2022
It’s another great month for music lovers. A lot of art came out of the artist’s vaults and with it came a feeling that many artists were waiting for the pandemic to slow down in order to release new material. Here are the 10 best songs of February of 2022. There is a mix of singles released for upcoming albums and some standout tracks from the best albums of the month.
Top 5 Album Releases - February 2022
For the month of February, it was very difficult to choose only 5 projects as so much great music was released. Hip-hop veterans like Snoop Dogg or Curren$y made some of their best work in years and younger artists like Saba or EARTHGANG released staple projects to cement their place in the « best of » modern conversation.
Top 10 Song Releases - January 2022
Here are the 10 best songs of the first month of 2022. There is a mix of singles released for upcoming albums and some standout tracks from the best albums of January. Let me know in the comments what you think about these and if any other singles deserved to make this list.
Top 5 Album Releases - January 2022
Here are the best releases of the first month of 2022. We got a lot of great music to start off the year, with major artists like The Weeknd releasing new albums and smaller rappers like Kota the Friend making quality art to push their brand further. If this sets the tone for what is to come later this year, music lovers are in for a treat.