Most year-end music lists are useless. Here's one that we think isn't, a year-end music list showcasing some of New York's best hip-hop music from 2016.

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Yes, Dave East and Young M.A. are representing lovely for the region, but to be honest, the only thing 'coming back' to New York hip-hop, is your attention.

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24-track offering from veteran producer Alchemist and hard-hitting hip hop journeyman Agallah Don Bishop

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Two great interviews with veteran New York hip hop wordsmith, Masta Ace.

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Brooklyn vet Masta Ace teams up with the inimitable MF DOOM for "MA_DOOM: Son of Yvonne" a well crafted musical dedication to Mama Ace, "one of the best rap music releases of 2012."

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