The 15 Best Hip Hop Songs of June 2022

Memphis up and comer Big Moochie Grape drops my favorite banger of the month with “East Haiti Baby”. The title track of the album foreshadows what you can expect from the rest of the project. 

Prolific song writer and rapper CyHi the Prynce makes his long awaited return with the four song project, EGOT the EP. Our choice, “Slide”, showcases CyHi’s sharp lyricism and flows with help from Big Bank.

Chance the Rapper makes the list for the second month in a row with “The Highs & The lows”. The song features a dope relaxed beat and solid lyricism from Chance and Joey Bada$$.

Chattanooga, Tennessee native YGTUT puts out In My Head, an album with a handful of summer bangers perfect for an evening drive. Our choice “Conceited / Ego Talk” is our favorite off of the project.

Namir Blade releases 3rd full length album Metropolis, including our choice “Cruisin USA”, a smooth song over an old school drum break perfect for any occasion.

Activist/Rap duo Mother Nature release their album Nature’s World, with an assist on production from Renzell. “Don’t Worry” is a satisfying mix of organic melodies, and sharp lyricism that reflects the overall vibe of the rest of the album.

New Jersey native 070 Shake releases ethereal album You cant kill me displaying her very unique style. “Skin and bones”, one of the singles off the album is almost hypnotic in a way, while also being a great summer jam.

French Montana taps fellow New York native, and frequent collaborator Harry Fraud for his new album, Montega. “Bricks and Bags” features Benny the Butcher and Jadakiss. As a rule of thumb, if the choice is between a song with Benny the Butcher, and a song without Benny the Butcher, you choose the song with Benny the Butcher.

Lupe Fiasco releases new album Drill Music In Zion. Reportedly written and recorded in just 72 hours, the album has some amazing production and Lupe shows he still has some of the best lyrical skill around. Our choice ON FAUX NEM is a good taste of what the album has to offer.

WESTSIDE BOOGIE’s latest release, More Black Superheroes is a raw and vulnerable mix of songs. There were many to choose from and the whole album deserves a listen, but our pick, “AIGHT” gives a preview of what you can expect.

Next on the list is another rapper from Tennessee, Duke Deuce, who released his album titled, Crunkstar. Deuce mixes classic Memphis motifs while also experimenting and adding some different spices on this album, as seen on our choice, “JUST SAY THAT”.

Cardi B releases new single “Hot Shit” with Ye and Lil Durk. The three rap some outlandish lyrics over a banger of a beat. 

REASON releases single “Is What It Is” featuring Jay Rock. The two TDE members flow well over a super smooth beat. REASON also dropped another single and rumor has it a new project is on the way.

Dallas, Texas native Erica banks released her debut studio album Diary Of The Flow Queen this month, filled with club bangers that deserve attention. “Trick” takes inspiration from David Banner’s classic “Like a Pimp”, updated into a modern trunk rattling slapper.

Bay area native Symba releases single “Never End Up Broke” displaying his sharp lyricism and versatility over a dope beat.