Schoolboy Q

From party anthems to political critique, hip-hop had everything in 2014. Newcomers held their own while OGs proved that rap is anything but dead. To top it off, we even got a surprise album or two. Vote for Hip-Hop Album of the Year in the 2015 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards.

Rap had a strong year. You just need the right ear to catch all the good stuff. We've been spinning these projects nonstop, so without any further ado, here are the 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014.

From Kanye West to Andre 3000, these men, as well other fellow MCs on this list, showcase hip-hop style in their own unique way, continuing to influence the fashion world. So here's our salute to the 10 Most Stylish Rappers of 2014.

BJ the Chicago Kid and Schoolboy Q pick up where they left off on 'Studio' for the visual to their latest collaborative effort, 'It's True.'

As 2014 is on its way out, Ne-Yo is prepping for 2015 with the release of his eighth studio album, ‘Non Fiction,’ set to drop in January.

Schoolboy Q takes a house party to another level in his latest video for 'Hell of a Night.'

It may be Halloween this Friday (Oct. 31), but that doesn't mean you can't get an early Christmas gift from the folks at XXL. In a bootylicious supercut, the mag that boasts "hip-hop on a higher level," includes 45 different hip-hop videos showcasing some of the best backside assets in rap history.

Tinashe is on her promo grind and she made a pitstop to the 'Jimmy Kimmel Show' on Thursday night (Oct. 9). The R&B sensation performed her chart-topping hit '2 On' in front of a live audience.

Take a look as Ne-Yo opens up about his new album, 'Non-Fiction,' his tumultuous love life and the newcomers he hopes will change the game.

Often times you're able to tell the popularity of a new artist based on the features he or she is able to score, which is the case with ScHoolboy Q and his remix to 'Studio.' The West Coast native taps Nas for the new version.