Hypebeast's Best Music Projects of 2022

The Best Music Projects of 2022: 11 selections curated by the Hypebeast editorial team, along with a few honorable mentions.

Published: December 16, 2022 14:00 Source

# 1

Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny

Album • May 06 / 2022 Reggaetón Latin Pop

# 2

RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé

Album • Jul 29 / 2022 Dance-Pop House Contemporary R&B

# 3

CRASH by Charli XCX

Album • Mar 18 / 2022 Dance-Pop

# 4

SICK! by Earl Sweatshirt

Album • Jan 14 / 2022 Abstract Hip Hop West Coast Hip Hop

# 5

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar

Album • May 13 / 2022 Conscious Hip Hop West Coast Hip Hop

# 6

Traumazine by Megan Thee Stallion

Album • Aug 12 / 2022 Southern Hip Hop Trap

# 7

HEROES & VILLAINS by Metro Boomin

Album • Dec 02 / 2022 Trap Southern Hip Hop

# 8

It's Almost Dry by Pusha T

Album • Apr 22 / 2022 Gangsta Rap Southern Hip Hop

# 9

MOTOMAMI by ROSALÍA

Album • Mar 18 / 2022 Neoperreo Art Pop

# 10

SOS by SZA

Album • Dec 09 / 2022 Contemporary R&B Pop

# 11

RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART by Vince Staples

Album • Apr 08 / 2022 West Coast Hip Hop