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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Newly formed trio No Panty (Joell Ortiz, Bodega Bamz, Nitty Scott, MC), backed by superproducer Salaam Remi, drop video for "Hola!" the first track off of their Westside Highway Story.

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Nas, along with help from producer Salaam Remi, delivered this smooth, posthumous collaboration with Amy Winehouse, one of many standout tracks in his latest album, Life Is Good. Now, director Jay Martin brings Amy back to life in a haunting, but touching and respectful way.

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