"Laugh Now Cry Later" includes a few bars that fans believe to be shots taken at two of Drake and Lil Durk's most bitter rivals: Kanye West and Tekashi 6ix9ine, respectively. The desi hip hop scene has been booming with indie as well as Bollywood rappers, especially after the success of Gully Boy. If “Old Town Road” was the biggest pop culture hit of 2019, then Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” was certainly the largest such song for 2020. After Honey Singh went on a break, Badshah continued his legacy of rap songs. As such, his rhymes are delivered with effortless nature, his rapid-fire schemes woven with typically outlandish and imaginative imagery. The gold-certified single, which is expected to appear on Saweetie’s highly-anticipated debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music, is her highest-charting record to date, peaking at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Employing a relaxed flow and soft-spoken cadence, Eminem’s practiced poise imbues his punchlines with quiet menace. The attempt to find objective truth in something so delightfully subjective. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts— only second to DaBaby’s monstrous Roddy Ricch collaboration, “Rockstar.”. Hip Hop Top songs right now! (Songs were eligible if they either were released or peaked on the Billboard charts in 2020 -- unless, like "Watermelon Sugar" or "Don't Start Now," they already made our 2019 list.) It’s a track that was impossible to avoid and Roddy’s songwriting prowess was on full display from start to finish. Opinion. J.I.D holds down the second verse, his charisma and penchant for mischief a welcome contrast to the religious undertones; as such, there’s an air of defiance throughout “Baptize,” the lingering feeling that the preacher is about to unleash a flask mid-sermon. And that’s not to put either rapper to shame, it’s a simple fact. , Gunna was able to put forth his most consistent effort to date, with one of the standouts being “Dollaz On My Head” which just so happens to feature the likes of Thugger. ! STREAMING LINKS! Today, XXL presents the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2020 So Far. At the top of the year, the Kentucky native dropped his single “What’s Poppin” and once TikTok got ahold of the single, it was quickly etched in viral history. 77 songs topped Hot Rap Songs in the 2010s. It seems as if 2020 came in waves. , but it’s undeniable that Big Latto has broken out in a major way in 2020, striking with a number of hit records, including “On God”. And of course, the record itself is basically a masterclass in story-telling. Blues Brass & Military Children's Classical Electronic Folk, World, & Country Funk / Soul Hip Hop Jazz Latin Non-Music Pop Reggae Rock Spiritual Stage & Screen A playlist of Hits & NEW music! She’s seemingly always wrapped up in some sort of controversy, which makes sense considering her problematic stage name, but it’s undeniable that Big Latto has broken out in a major way in 2020, striking with a number of hit records, including “On God”. “What’s Poppin” was initially included on the rapper’s March 2020 release, Sweet Action EP, and it’s also highlighted on Harlow debut studio album, That’s What They All Say. , “On God” features Mulatto displaying all kinds of confidence, boastfully getting through her verses with Instagram caption-worthy punchlines that would make anybody and their grandmother do a double-take. One of the rare times that Roddy popped up on a new record this year came via DaBaby’s “ROCKSTAR”, which incidentally, was also one of 2020’s definitive songs of the year. In celebration of these transcending hip-hop feats, we’re counting down our 10 best rap songs from 2020. The debates, the ensuing justifications. Fueled by D.A. A feeling of pure anxiety and tension builds in the beat during the chorus when an alien-sounding synth vibrates between Conway's bars. On Spillage Village’s Spilligion, itself a bold foray into gospel-inspired spirituality, the bars are primarily delegated to the back of the chapel -- that is, except for the smoldering “Baptize.”, Fueled by a bass-heavy instrumental, Venus sets things off with a staccato verse, his cadence blending magnificently with Johnny Venus, Hollywood JB & Christo’s lush production. “We Ride” by Gucci Mane ft. Monica. Mannie transforms Eryn Allen Kane’s “Bass Song” into a shiny, candy-painted low-rider. When a song has a light green background, on the chart below, it means that … “Savage” may have not been the first time Megan demanded attention, but its popularity was the set up for the impending success of “WAP.” The Houston Hottie gave us Good News this year— in more ways than one— and she plans on keeping that energy in the new year. “I got texts on my phone that'll never ping again,” raps Hov, his voice weary. "Calvin" will be on many playlists long after 2020 wraps. Underground Hip Hop is often characterized by socially conscious, positive, or anti-commercial lyrics.] which came out in summer 2020, was just what fans needed. Artists rallied to keep momentum with so many facets of their livelihood - namely live performance -- derailed by the ongoing pandemic. Go stream if you support the channel! Well, his imagery slots right in with Earl’s: “Eyes to my feet, can’t stand what I see.”, There’s plenty to praise here. As one of the standouts off Pop Smoke’s mixtape Meet The Woo 2, the final one released before his senseless murder on February 19 of this year, “Christopher Walking” really did help the Brooklyn native become a pioneer for the drill music wave that’s since taken over New York’s legendary rap scene. Listen in this chart the top beats and instrumentals of 2020 and the best songs from the 90s. “Why can’t it just be easy? Baaghi 3 2nd Week Collection, Angrezi Medium on the Lower Side. “The Bigger Picture” arrived just days after Lil Baby was spotted at a protest in Atlanta, leading the charges and handing out supplies, money, and more, speaking to the crowd as they reached the State Capitol Building. 3:25 0:30. Roddy Ricch spits a standout verse of the year, flexing his status as a melody magician and delivering some emotional and introspective -- yet still flex-worthy -- bars. We heard crushing posthumous albums and thoughtful social commentary; perspectives that are invaluable to future generations. Not only does it herald the arrival of K. Dot’s first and only verse this year, but it serves as a bridging point between two hip-hop generations where common ground is quickly discovered. The songs on this list are ones that either made waves in the commercial plane or became fan-favorites in the underground. News and Entertainment from Australia's favourite youth publisher, Forever voices and the power of love: The Avalanches on ‘We Will Always Love You’, Obama drops a playlist of his 30 favourite songs from 2020. To buy and download the songs you must have Apple's iTunes player installed on your system. Of course, we can’t receive a Rick Ross track without a bit of boasting from the rapper, but unlike his other hits, he kept the bravado to a minimum. The best Hip-Hop songs of 2020. From the hypnotizing trap beats to the hedonistic lyrical content, Gunna provides fans with a steady yet catchy flow that you can’t help but nod your head to. Nominated for three prizes at the 2021 GRAMMY Awards, the song’s performance should give you an idea of how impactful the record was, peaking at #1 in most countries. The former continued his strong run through the pandemic, releasing his Blame It On Baby album and his My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G) EP. Chicago's infamous O Block receives even more love. Money Man finally broke through the public consciousness this year, thanks to a remix of “24” with Lil Baby ensuring his visibility across platforms. And within a short span of time, he took place as one of the topmost rappers in Bollywood. 14K. Having triumphantly declared What A Time To Be Alive in 2015, the pair reunited in January of 2020 to provide an update, checking in to confirm that “Life Is Good” -- blissfully unaware of the following months to come. 4PF signee 42 Dugg starts off with his trademark whistle before leading off with a few bars that had too much potential to, Mac Miller’s family and friends came together to continue the rapper’s, , as indicated by the merging of both titles-- the idea of, .