2018 was a great year for Hip Hop and R&B music! We received big projects from Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Drake, J. Cole, Kanye West and more. We were also surprised with a few album from some of hip hop’s most legendary artists including The Carters, Nas, and Eminem.
Let’s take a look at some of the top albums of the year based on the Billboard 200 charts!
Drake – Scorpion
Post Malone – Beerbongs & Bentleys
Cardi B – Invasion Of Privacy
Travi$ Scott – Astroworld
XXXTentacion – ?
Migos – Culture II
Black Panther: The Album
J. Cole – K.O.D.
Eminem – Kamikaze
Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter V
Nicki Minaj – Queen
Kanye West – ye
These albums didn’t break the chart scale as of yet, but they still made the best albums of this year list!
Meek Mill – Championships
The Carters – Everything Is Love
Mac Miller – Swimming
Nas – Nasir
Pusha T – Daytona
Kanye & Kid Cudi – Kids See Ghosts
Jay Rock — Redemption
Nipsey Hussle — Victory Lap
Future — BEASTMODE 2
Saba — CARE FOR ME
Hip-Hop had us covered with the dopest albums this year. Some are even saying 2018 was the best year for hip-hop. Not to be confused, R&B albums had us jamming as well! Check out a list of the top R&B albums.
6lack – East Atlanta Love Letter
Teyanna Taylor – K.T.S.E
H.E.R – I Used To Love Her
Ella Mai – Ella Mai
Justine Skye – Ultraviolet
Tory Lanez – MEMORIES DON’T DIE
Kali Uchis — Isolation
The Internet — Hive Mind
Janelle Monae — Dirty Computer
Trey Songz – 11
Jacquees – 4275
Usher – A
As the year comes to an end, we can’t forget to mention all incredible music artist we lost this year. Their music and legacy will live on forever.
Rest in peace, XXXTentacion, Mac Miller, Aretha Franklin and Craig Mack.