People often prefer immediate gratification over long-term benefits, which is quite reasonable. Once we believe we’ve discovered something valuable, our instinct is to possess as much of it as quickly as feasible. This behavior, in essence, reflects our basic nature.
It’s disheartening when our beloved artist goes on a long hiatus from creating new work. It might seem like things will never return to their former glory or even mark the end of an era. However, despite how unfortunate these breaks may be, they could pave the way for greater things ahead.
Artists sometimes take extended breaks from releasing music due to issues within their groups, label complications, or a desire for personal time. This article explores several instances when hip-hop artists did just that and subsequently made strong comebacks. Below are five notable examples of this phenomenon.
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Five rap releases that justified the delay
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out (2025)
For the first time in sixteen years, the Virginia rap duo Clipse came together to release an album this year. They created quite a stir with their bold and captivating promotional strategy, building anticipation like a fuse leading to fireworks. Featuring an impressive display of lyrical skill and Pharrell Williams’ superb, harmonious production, it was a clear demonstration of their return to their prime.
LL COOL J – THE FORCE (2024)
LL COOL J faced challenges adapting to the 21st century and keeping his work contemporary. After a prolonged break, he released this album, which proved to be beneficial as it freed him from external pressures. This allowed him to showcase his strengths anew, collaborating with Q-Tip to create some nostalgic yet fresh beats.
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service (2016)
Regarding Q-Tip, his legendary band A Tribe Called Quest waited an impressive 18 years before releasing their album, which came out in 1998 titled “The Love Movement“. This release proved that the group was still capable of creating meaningful music, and it also served as a poignant goodbye to emcee Phife Dawg, who had sadly passed away earlier in the year due to diabetes-related issues.
Dr. Dre – Compton (2015)
From the 2000s into the mid-2010s, Dr. Dre repeatedly hinted at an album called Detox, but it was never released, leaving fans disappointed. Yet, they ultimately received a reward in the form of this album, which celebrated Dre’s hometown and effectively became the background music for the film Straight Outta Compton.
Lil Wayne – Tha Carter V (2018)
A disagreement between Lil Wayne and his record executive Birdman caused ‘Tha Carter V’ to be delayed for several years, initially planned for release in 2014 but not coming out until 2018 – a full seven years after its predecessor. This extended period resulted in an album that showcased some of Lil Wayne’s finest work from the past seven years, earning widespread acclaim both from critics and fans alike.
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