A ReDiscovery: Ten Of The Best Albums Of 2016
Kayla Ortiz
June 18, 2025
(Some of) The Best Albums Of 2016 Can we time travel back to 2016 for a second? The decade 2010-2020
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Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He began his career as an actor, starring in the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. However, he soon turned his focus to music, releasing his debut studio album Thank Me Later in 2010. Since then, he has become one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of our time, with numerous chart-topping hits. His music blends elements of rap, R&B, pop, and dancehall. In addition to his music career, He has also appeared in several films and television shows, including Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and Saturday Night Live. Learn more about him here.
(Some of) The Best Albums Of 2016 Can we time travel back to 2016 for a second? The decade 2010-2020
‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ largely delivers on its promise, but stumbles most when it falls back into familiar trappings.
Bruno Mars, Imogen Heap, and of course, Drake and Kendrick Lamar loom as some of the biggest winners on this
Depending on your vantage point, the Drake – Kendrick Lamar beef is either the gift that keeps on giving, or
In the latest flare-up between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the latter’s lawsuits via his Frozen Moments LLC allege major label
21 Savage & Drake earn not one but two placements on our weekly list of the industry’s biggest risers—who else
‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ largely delivers on its promise, but stumbles most when it falls back into familiar trappings.
After years of anticipation, the Benny the Butcher x Drake collab “Buffalo Freestyle” was ripped from streaming services.
After three delays, the long awaited Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj is finally here. Nicki Minaj Releases Fifth Studio Album Pink Friday 2 The
Don’t call it a comeback—Drake’s Scary Hours 3 (or more accurately: For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition) marks the rapper’s return to action, just
Drake’s new album, For All the Dogs, is under fire by the Pet Shop Boys. Why? Because the rapper sang the chorus of “West End
Under a year since his last full-length, Her Loss, the Toronto MC is back. Drake’s eighth studio album, For All The Dogs, has just arrived.
(Some of) The Best Albums Of 2016 Can we time travel back to 2016 for a second? The decade 2010-2020 had really great music. From the rise of many new artists to different music styles being introduced, I can honestly say that the year that topped that decade off was 2016; “Summer 16” as Drake quotes. The amount of QUALITY music that came out around this time was incredible. Moreover, the hottest artists were dropping
‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ largely delivers on its promise, but stumbles most when it falls back into familiar trappings.
Bruno Mars, Imogen Heap, and of course, Drake and Kendrick Lamar loom as some of the biggest winners on this week’s Trending Tracks ranking.
Depending on your vantage point, the Drake – Kendrick Lamar beef is either the gift that keeps on giving, or the story that simply refuses to die. In our initial coverage of the spat, we correctly speculated that the end of diss records between the two wouldn’t be the last we heard of the conflict. However, we incorrectly pinned when we would. Rather than heating back up on either one’s following solo albums, a Drake
In the latest flare-up between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the latter’s lawsuits via his Frozen Moments LLC allege major label malpractice.
21 Savage & Drake earn not one but two placements on our weekly list of the industry’s biggest risers—who else joins them?
After years of anticipation, the Benny the Butcher x Drake collab “Buffalo Freestyle” was ripped from streaming services.
After the most explosive month arguably in hip-hop history, have we heard the last of modern rap’s Biggie vs. Tupac?
The landscape of your favorite social media platform has just changed overnight with the latest drama between TikTok and Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group and TikTok Fail To Come To An Agreement On January 31st, Universal Music Group and TikTok were due to come to an agreement regarding music licensing. According to UMG’s official statement, the label’s primary concerns outlined in their negotiation included appropriate compensation for music creators, protecting artists from the use
Often hinted at and danced around, a new official collab between Drake and J. Cole was one of hip-hop’s “white whales” for years. As two members of rap’s current big 3, the eventual renewal of their shared history on “First Person Shooter” was exactly as J. Cole called it on the track: “big as the Super Bowl.” For fans of both artists, luckily, that momentum isn’t slowing down any time soon. The pair are hitting
After three delays, the long awaited Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj is finally here. Nicki Minaj Releases Fifth Studio Album Pink Friday 2 The release of the Pink Friday sequel 13 years later is a catastrophic moment not just for Minaj’s “Barbz” but for all hip hop fans. Nicki unleashed singles “Super Freaky Girl,” “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” and “Last Time I Saw You” prior to the LP’s release. Pink Friday 2 includes 22
Don’t call it a comeback—Drake’s Scary Hours 3 (or more accurately: For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition) marks the rapper’s return to action, just a shade over five weeks since releasing his 8th studio album. Here’s a breakdown of the six songs included on the tracklist, and all the details surrounding this new EP. Scary Hours 3 Teased Just Hours Before Release If you feel like it’s suspiciously soon for the Canadian rapper to
