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

  1. Jay-Z - "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia" (November 2000)
  2. Ludacris - "Back for the First Time" (October 2000)
  3. Missy Elliott - "Miss E... So Addictive" (April 2001, but released in 2000 in some countries)
  4. Nelly - "Country Grammar" (June 2000)
  5. Usher - "My Way" (September 2000)

Established Artists

  1. Dr. Dre - "2001" (November 2000)
  2. Eminem - "The Marshall Mathers LP" (May 2000)
  3. DMX - "The Great Depression" (December 2000)
  4. Ja Rule - "Pain Is Love" (November 2000)
  5. Nas - "Stillmatic" (March 2001, but released in 2000 in some countries)

Notable Singles

  1. Jay-Z - "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)"
  2. Ludacris - "Area Codes" (feat. Nate Dogg)
  3. Missy Elliott - "Get Ur Freak On"
  4. Nelly - "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)"
  5. Usher - "U Remind Me"
  6. Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) - "The Next Episode"
  7. Eminem - "The Real Slim Shady"
  8. DMX - "What's My Name?"
  9. Ja Rule - "Always on Time" (feat. Ashanti)
  10. Nas - "One Mic"

Other notable releases

  1. The Roots - "Things Fall Apart" (April 2000)
  2. The Wu-Tang Clan - "Wu-Tang Forever" (June 2000)
  3. Busta Rhymes - "Genesis" (November 2000)
  4. The Diplomats - "Diplomatic Immunity" (December 2000)
  5. 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.