noir. music
2016 is a welcome reminder of the way art acts as a mirror for the people.
In the face of adversity, in a time of intense conflict and division, love is
resillient. The music that defines our year is diverse and powerful; While
the influence of Gospel and Funk continue to drive the year’s Hip-Hop
releases, sparse production and the importance of the personal narrative
define some of 2016’s most important musical documents. From Lemonade
to Coloring Book, here are the sounds that molded our year - noir.