2020 felt like decades due to all of the chaos happening in the world, but the one consistency was the number of high-quality bars. While things have been quiet on the album front in the new year so far, there has been plenty of lyricism to keep rap fans engaged. This month JAY-Z, Nas, JID and more dropped top tier bars.
HipHopDX is putting a spotlight on the tracks that stand out from the overabundance of releases throughout the year, highlighting everything from Billboard chart-friendly singles to essential album cuts. Check back at the beginning of every month for updates and check out our other lists below and follow our playlist, which includes all of the songs mentioned in this article:
Jerry Seinfeld, Awkwafina, Jadakiss and more voice new NYC subway announcements
Other famous New Yorkers to take part include Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Rapaport, Eric Andre and Young M.A.
Jerry Seinfeld, Awkwafina and Jadakiss. CREDIT: Getty Images
Jerry Seinfeld, Awkwafina and rapper Jadakiss are among the names who have recorded announcements about coronavirus safety for New York City’s subways.
It comes after social media influencer Nicolas Heller (better known as New York Nico) announced last month that he was partnering with the city’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to curate new subway announcements, recorded by various famous New Yorkers.
The Big Apple and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are giving New Yorkers a nice little gift for their daily commute around the city. In collaboration with New York filmmaker Nicolas Heller, the MTA teamed up with over 25 celebrities from the city for their brand new COVID-19 public health campaign.
Starting Friday (February 12), people taking the train or bus will get to hear iconic voices like Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Kay and more telling them to mask up to prevent further the spread of the COVID-19 virus that’s infected over 27 million Americans.
New York City is the birthplace of Hip Hop, and it wouldn’t be a campaign if the city didn’t use some of its most legendary rappers and figures. Jadakiss, Cam’ron, Angie Martinez and more will be holding it down for Hip Hop as they lend their voice to the MTA’s PSA system.