Some years undeniably hold more significance in the trajectory and health of hip-hop than others. When you look at the best songs and albums of any given year, it often seems impressive.
Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip ... most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Dajah Dorn’s ode to the ’90s to Jordan Adetunji and Lil Baby’s new link ...
In 1997, New Orleans-born rappers Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G. and Turk, then all solo artists on Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams’ Cash Money Records, came together as the Hot Boys.
Musically, CHROMAKOPIA is the rap auteur's most confident album. Emotionally, it might be his most self-effacing, as it stares down a new set of responsibilities.