August 15 is packed with major new releases in hip-hop. Chance The Rapper headlines with Star Line, his first full-length album in four years. KAYTRANADA delivers AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!, mixing his signature grooves with standout guest features.
The singles lineup is just as strong. Steve Lacy shares Nice Shoes, A$AP Rocky contributes Trunks and Both Eyes Closed for the Highest 2 Lowest soundtrack, and Cardi B stirs the scene with IMAGINARY PLAYERS.
Other notable albums include Codeine Cowboy by Babyface Ray, God Does Like Ugly (Alternate Version) by JID, and WHERE IS MY HEAD? by Rich Brian. Rising artists also make waves, with releases from That Mexican OT, Marco Plus, Kal Banx, and more.
On the singles side, new tracks from BIA & Young Miko, FERG, Mike Dimes, and Chief Keef & Mustard keep the playlist fresh.
Full Hip-Hop Release Highlights — August 15
New Albums
- Chance The Rapper — Star Line
- Babyface Ray — Codeine Cowboy
- JID — God Does Like Ugly (Alternate Version)
- Rio Da Yung OG — F.L.I.N.T.
- Rich Brian — WHERE IS MY HEAD?
- That Mexican OT — Recess
- Marco Plus — Marco Plus vs. The Underworld
- Kal Banx — RHODA
- 2sdxrt3all — Real Rap (Deluxe)
New Singles
- Steve Lacy — Nice Shoes
- A$AP Rocky — Trunks / Both Eyes Closed (Highest 2 Lowest Soundtrack)
- Cardi B — IMAGINARY PLAYERS
- BIA & Young Miko — Birthday Behavior
- FERG — Bike Air Anthem
- Mike Dimes — Flyest In The Room
- Chief Keef & Mustard — Shake Dat
