Aesop Rock
Spirit World Field Guide
A compendium of surrealist narratives and fantastic scenarios, partially inspired by the brainy rapper's real-life travels.
Apollo Brown / Che Noir
As God Intended
Buffalo's Che Noir demonstrates her remarkably focused lyricism and stylistic versatility over Apollo Brown's rich, earthy productions.
Big Sean
Detroit 2
Detroit rapper enlists an intimidating star-studded host of guest contributors to pay tribute to the city that made him.
Black Noi$e
Oblivion
Brief but invigorating album from the Detroit producer, who provides sludgy yet intricately crafted beats for guests like Danny Brown, Liv.e, and Earl Sweatshirt.
Black Thought
Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Able
The Roots' lead rapper resumes his inspired solo activity with Undun collaborator Sean C.
Boldy James / Sterling Toles
Manger on McNichols
Unparalleled artistic therapy fusing sample-based production, a large ensemble, and vivid street nightmares, recorded from 2007 to 2018.
City Girls
City on Lock
The second studio album from this Miami rap duo delivers track after track of hyped-up, belligerent fun and attitude.
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Visions of Bodies Being Burned
The noise rap trio continue the deep dive into horrorcore that they began on their last album, focusing on themes of paranoia and grisly violence.
Conway the Machine
From King to a God
Consistently striking and highly collaborative LP from the Griselda member, still riding a 2020 hot streak.
Denzel Curry / Kenny Beats
Unlocked
Quick and dirty EP that showcases the emcee/producer pair's seamless and thrilling collaborative energy.
Dizzee Rascal
E3 AF
The grime pioneer's seventh full-length is leaner, more refined, and more upbeat than his 2017 return to form.
EarthGang / JID / Spillage Village
Spilligion
The first album in four years from this Atlanta collective continues the OutKast-informed musical synthesis exhibited by core members EarthGang.
East Man
Prole Art Threat
Second album from Antoney Hart's grime project, accompanied by a host of lyricists from London and beyond.
Flo Milli
Ho, Why is You Here?
The debut mixtape from this viral rapper is a nonstop explosion of attitude, confidence, and fun.
Headie One
EDNA
On his studio debut, the Tottenham icon provides an expansive portfolio of his career thus far.
Homeboy Sandman
Don't Feed the Monster
The Queens-based rapper reflects on trauma and anxiety as well as self-determination and persistence on his most soul-baring, introspective work to date.
J Hus
Big Conspiracy
The London rapper's chart-topping second full-length is significantly more focused and mature than his 2017 breakthrough.
Jackboy
JackBoy
Kodak Black protege sharpens his distinctively flexible flow for his strongest effort to date.
Jadakiss
Ignatius
The "so raspy" rapper responds to the death of his close friend and manager in humbled, sharp-as-ever form.
Jay Electronica
A Written Testimony
Heavy on uncredited contributions from Jay-Z, the long-awaited debut from this esteemed rapper is an inspired, innovative master stroke.
Juice WRLD
Legends Never Die
Posthumous studio album from genre-bending rapper/songwriter is some of his best, and saddest, material.
Ka
Descendants of Cain
Adopting a biblical metaphor for his fifth solo set, rapper Ka continues his poetic illustration of the struggles of his Brownsville home.
Key Glock
Yellow Tape
This raw, slow-boiling mixtape from the Memphis rapper highlights his loner mindset.
King Von
Levon James
The rapper's second tape continues to expand his explosive, Chicago-rooted sound.
Knxwledge
1988
Glen Boothe's second solo LP for Stones Throw is another transfixing beatmaking exhibition.
Lecrae
Restoration
Career peak from the Christian rapper features mainstream production, A-list guests, and deep introspection.
Lil Uzi Vert
Eternal Atake
The second studio album from charismatic Philly rapper is rich with futuristic production, quick switching flows and a sharpened, more enthusiastic delivery.
Logic
No Pressure
The sixth and final album from one of rap's most self-aware personalities is some of his clearest and most enjoyable material.
Loski
Music, Trial and Trauma: A Drill Story
The third project from Kennington icon Loski embraces all facets of the artist's sound in a wide-ranging three-act tape.
Lyric Jones
Closer Than They Appear
Executive-produced by Phonte, this EP from the sharp and smooth rapper/singer packs the wallop of an album.
Mac Miller
Circles
Bittersweet-but-soothing sixth set from the late Pittsburgh rapper that was completed by producer Jon Brion.
Megan Thee Stallion
Good News
The debut studio album from this rap superpower finds her raw talent and effortless charisma reaching new levels.
MIKE
Weight of the World
Fragmented and atmospheric songs continue the exploration of grief this rapper/producer began on his 2019 album.
Model Home
One Year
Concise introduction to the expanding universe of D.C. avant-rap duo Model Home, drawn from their first eight digital releases.
NLE Choppa
Top Shotta
The debut studio album from this virally successful Memphis rapper offers a versatile showing of his raw talents without watering them down.
Open Mike Eagle
Anime, Trauma and Divorce
The rapper/comedian reacts to personal tragedies and ponders the steps necessary to maintaining self-care.
Polo G
The Goat
The second album from this melodic Chicago rapper in under a year continues his unbroken hot streak and expands his stylistic approach.
Pop Smoke
Meet the Woo, Vol. 2
The second mixtape from this Brooklyn drill star is exhilaratingly raw, the sonic equivalent of a room where a fight is about to break out.
Quakers
II: The Next Wave
The guest-heavy hip-hop collective's second album is trippier, spacier, and more political than their 2012 debut.
REASON
New Beginnings
After years of refining his craft, this California rapper delivers a studio debut notable for its stylistic range and direct impact.
Royce da 5'9"
The Allegory
The powerful eighth album from the Detroit emcee tackles America's ills in an unflinching, grand fashion.
Run the Jewels
RTJ4
On their intensely political fourth salvo, the rap duo tackles a litany of American ills with wit and wisdom.
Sada Baby
Bartier Bounty 2
The Detroit MC is charged up and ready to go on his latest tape, an expansive collection of charisma-driven rap.
Skyzoo
Milestones
The Brooklyn rapper celebrates fatherhood on this highly autobiographical, jazz-tinged EP.
The Alchemist / Freddie Gibbs
Alfredo
The rapper and producer resume their affiliation following 2018's Fetti with riveting, often reflective flair.
The Koreatown Oddity
Little Dominiques Nosebleed
The Koreatown Oddity's second Stones Throw LP is a dense, psychedelic epic vividly portraying the rapper/producer's upbringing.
The Streets
None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive
Mike Skinner makes a welcome return on this highly collaborative mixtape that mixes timely homemade grit with some classic sonic hallmarks.
The Twilite Tone
Clearing
The experienced producer's first album is a joyous yet introspective fusion of synth-funk, hip-hop, and sci-fi themes.
Young Dolph
Rich Slave
The latest from this Memphis rap powerhouse includes features from Key Glock and Megan Thee Stallion.
