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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A litany of hip-hop performers & fans assembled at NYC's SOBs to raise awareness — and money — for those affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan

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A well-rounded recap/rundown of New York-area hip hop music that crossed out path during the month of September.

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15-track WWE-inspired mixtape features appearances by Skyzoo, Torae, Maffew Ragazino, Sadat X, Fokis and more.

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One of our favorite non-NY-area producers, Chicago's Rediculus, often works with our area's best and brightest underground and independent artists, supplying them with sharply produced headnodders that satisfy both old school nostalgists and newbies who desire less trap in their muzik (with apologies to T.I.).

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The kickoff event for this year's Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival was the Show & Prove Super Bowl, the last stop in a series of competitive events that decide who will win the coveted opening act position at the main day concert.

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We visited The Art of Lyrics, an ongoing monthly hip hop and arts showcase series up in the Bronx, where the people are fresh, creative, and still care about the art of lyrics.

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