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- Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021) British-Nigerian emcee Little Simz had one of our favorite albums released in 2019 with the punchy GREY AREA – her third LP and international breakthrough project.
- Run The Jewels - RTJ4 (2020) In 2012 El-P produced Killer Mike’s album, R.A.P. Music – one of our favorite albums of 2012 – which was soon followed by Killer Mike’s appearance on the track “Tougher Colder Killer” from El-P’s Cancer 4 Cure.
- Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes (2022) So this is what happens when one of the most skilled producers in the music biz joins forces with one of the most talented emcees of all time.
- Armand Hammer - We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (2023) Armand Hammer, the New York duo composed of ELUCID and billy woods, has released the best Hip Hop album of the year with their latest, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips – released under Backwoodz Studioz, the label almost singlehandedly responsible for rescuing the Hip Hop year 2023 from mediocrity.
Jun 7, 2022 · These are the albums that have defined hip-hop history — from Run-DMC to Playboi Carti, from G-funk to drill, from the Bronx to Houston, and beyond
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- Run The Jewels - RTJ4. In 2012 El-P produced Killer Mike’s album, R.A.P. Music – one of our favorite albums of 2012 – which was soon followed by Killer Mike’s appearance on the track “Tougher Colder Killer” from El-P’s Cancer 4 Cure.
- Aesop Rock – Spirit World Field Guide. Owing to the lyrical and sonic intricacies in his music, Aesop Rock has always been a hate-him or love-him kind of artist.
- Marlowe – Marlowe 2. Seattle-based producer L’Orange and North Carolina rapper Solemn Brigham reunite as Marlowe for a second album, straightforwardly titled Marlowe 2.
- Apollo Brown & Che’ Noir – As God Intended. Apollo Brown’s signature style of soulful, boom-bap production has become a staple in the 2010s. The number of top-quality projects he has put his stamp on in this decade is amazing.
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- My turn– Lil Baby
- Rtj4 – Run The Jewels
- Savage Mode II– 21 Savage & Metro Boomin
- Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon– Pop Smoke
- The Allegory – Royce Da 5’9
- Circles – Mac Miller
- PTSD – G Herbo
- A Written Testimony – Jay Electronica
- Pray For Paris – Westside Gunn
- The Goat – Polo G
When Lil Baby said it was his turn he was not lying. Baby delivered one of the most well received efforts of the year filled with hits upon hits. The album became the first project of 2020 to go double platinumand served as the soundtrack to the year for many. Whether it was the 42 Dugg-assisted “We Paid” or the anthemic “Heatin Up,” Lil Baby staye...
There couldn’t have been a more appropriate time for Killer Mike and El-P to emerge from their short hiatus and gift the world with new music. A crumbling economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the increasing high unemployment rate and the civil unrest over police brutality have made an album that rails against the powers that be a necessity. With Run...
21 Savage and super producer Metro Boomin reunited for Savage Mode II, a sequel to their wildly successful Savage Modefrom 2016. 21 appears to have matured in almost every way imaginable on this project. He’s finely tuned his dry, unflinching humor, his delivery has gotten crisper and his new confidence even allows him to sing hooks with ease. Metr...
Prior to Pop Smoke’s February murder, the 20-year-old rapper was on the verge of superstardom and his debut album Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moonundoubtedly would’ve sealed the deal. The 19-track project, which was executive produced by 50 Cent, boasted features from Quavo, Lil Baby, Future, Roddy Ricch, among others and debuted at No. 1 on t...
When Nickle Nine puts pen to paper, he consistently digs deep and pulls out some undeniably intense, always well crafted bars. Much like the Book Of Ryan,The Allegorydelivers more of the Motor City MC’s stark observations on the culture and everything in between. Album highlights include “Black Savage,” “Young World,” “On The Block” and “The Perspe...
When the late Mac Miller suddenly passed away in September 2018, he left behind a small treasure trove of music, which Miller’s family and producer Jon Brion packaged into Circles, the sister album to 2018’s Swimming. Although the 12-track album is buried in ennui, it’s packed with enough emotionally charged lyrics to give fans a solid glimpse into...
G Herbo may seem like a veteran because of his maturity, lyrical content and his tenure in the rap game, but the Chicago-bred MC is still only 24 years old. PTSDis Herbo’s most complete project yet as he shows growth in his song-making abilities, flows and lyricism. The title track is a standout record from the album featuring Chance The Rapper, Li...
Over a decade ago, Jay Electronica not only amazed fans with his lyrical ability but also through his mysterious nature. The mystique only grew over time as his debut album seemed like it would never drop. But after years of uncertainty, Jay Elec proved his doubters wrong by dropping his debut album A Written Testimony.The “Exhibit C” creator calle...
Much of the Westside Gunn story has already been written in stone. He’s established a dedicated following as the founder of Griselda Records and introduced the world to multiple talents such as Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher. Yet WSG took his biggest step toward a wider audience with Pray For Paris, releasing the most accessible album of ...
Nobody likes a sophomore slump, including Polo G. The young Chicago spitter built on his existing strengths and drew a line in the sand with his hardbody second studio album, THE GOAT. Whether it’s floating through Windy City streets on “33,” solidifying his love life on “Martin & Gina” or working through the pain on “No Matter What,” Polo G always...
- Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist: “Alfredo” Freddie Gibbs has definitely become one of the most underrated and simply one of the best current rappers. Less than a year after his fantastic 2019 album “Bandana,” Freddie returned with another release that is my top rap album of 2020 (and debatably his second “best album of the year” in a row).
- Conway the Machine: “From King to a God” Conway continued Griselda’s incredible run of projects over the past two years with the release of “From King to a God.”
- Spillage Village: “Spilligion” “Spilligion” truly captured the essence of 2020 in a masterful and incredibly creative way. With layered production, genre-bending sounds and heartfelt performances from so many talented artists, the album felt like exactly what fans needed at the time of its release.
- Blu & Exile: “Miles” At this point, Blu is truly a legendary underground rap figure with an expansive discography featuring acclaimed projects like “Below the Heavens,” “Her Favorite Colo(u)r” and “Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them.”
Dec 1, 2023 · The Side B collection—which stands as the top hip-hop album of 2020 on Genius according to pageviews—added a staggering 16 new songs to the existing 20, and it built on the macabre theme that...
Nov 17, 2023 · Here are the Top 10 hip-hop artists of 2020 on Genius. 1. Eminem 2. Cardi B 3. Pop Smoke 4. Lil Uzi Vert 5. Drake 6. Juice WRLD 7. Megan Thee Stallion 8. Playboi Carti 9. Lil Baby 10....
