Streaming has transformed not only the way fans listen to music, but also the way artists release music to the world. And while music has become a more song-driven culture in recent years, that doesn’t mean albums have lost their impact. With the introduction of Spotify CLASSICS: Hip-Hop & RNB Albums of the Streaming Era, they’re celebrating the classic albums that have stood the test of time, no matter the era.
Spotify CLASSICS is their first-ever program to celebrate catalog music. For the first iteration, we’re looking at albums from the streaming era, 2015 to the present day. Through a selection process examining an album’s holistic impact, their North American editorial team has put a spotlight on the ones that helped define the streaming era.
To inaugurate this new series, their editors have immersed themselves in the world of hip-hop and R&B, picking the 30 classic albums from the likes of Beyoncé, Tyler, The Creator, Solange, Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, SZA, Travis Scott, and Future.
