All new rap and hip hop music 2000
The year 2000 was a pivotal time for rap and hip hop music, with the genre continuing to evolve and diversify. Here are some notable releases from that year:
Debut Albums
- Jay-Z - "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia" (November 2000)
- Ludacris - "Back for the First Time" (October 2000)
- Missy Elliott - "Miss E... So Addictive" (April 2001, but released in 2000 in some countries)
- Nelly - "Country Grammar" (June 2000)
- Usher - "My Way" (September 2000)
Established Artists
- Dr. Dre - "2001" (November 2000)
- Eminem - "The Marshall Mathers LP" (May 2000)
- DMX - "The Great Depression" (December 2000)
- Ja Rule - "Pain Is Love" (November 2000)
- Nas - "Stillmatic" (March 2001, but released in 2000 in some countries)
Notable Singles
- Jay-Z - "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)"
- Ludacris - "Area Codes" (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Missy Elliott - "Get Ur Freak On"
- Nelly - "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)"
- Usher - "U Remind Me"
- Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) - "The Next Episode"
- Eminem - "The Real Slim Shady"
- DMX - "What's My Name?"
- Ja Rule - "Always on Time" (feat. Ashanti)
- Nas - "One Mic"
Other notable releases
- The Roots - "Things Fall Apart" (April 2000)
- The Wu-Tang Clan - "Wu-Tang Forever" (June 2000)
- Busta Rhymes - "Genesis" (November 2000)
- The Diplomats - "Diplomatic Immunity" (December 2000)
- Cam'ron - "S.D.E." (September 2000)
These are just a few examples of the many great rap and hip hop releases from 2000. It was a year that saw the rise of new stars, the continued dominance of established artists, and the evolution of the genre as a whole.