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Waajeed : From The Dirt
A quintessentially Detroit album from the Slum Village and Platinum Pied Pipers co-founder.
Stream the new Anderson .Paak album, Oxnard
Hear the California R&B artist's guest-filled third album now.
Album of the Week: Vince Staples – FM!
Vince gets conceptual in this brief "not an album" album that balances entertainment with something deeper and more painful.
Hear the new Vince Staples album, FM!
Hear the just-announced new album from the California rapper.
Lil Wayne : Tha Carter V
An overlong, overdue production that just happens to have some unexpectedly great moments.
GZA, 50 Cent, LL Cool J albums to be reissued with Marvel Comics cover art
Albums to be released in December.
Mick Jenkins’ “Understood” is warm, breezy yet affecting hip-hop
A strong first single from Jenkins' upcoming album <i>Pieces of a Man</i>.
Premiere: Stream Baltimore hip-hop outfit Soul Cannon’s funky, eclectic self-titled album
Hear the band's groove-heavy album before it's released.
Anderson .Paak and Kendrick Lamar’s “Tints” stretches summer into fall
A top-down summer anthem that's fresh even when the Mercury drops.
Joey Purp : Quarterthing
A breakneck ride through the Chicago rapper's intense narratives.
Noname : Room 25
The Chicago singer/rapper delivers a stellar debut album that finds her presenting who she truly is, imperfections and all.
Noname’s “Self” has a lot to say in just 90 seconds
A bite-sized song that's as nourishing as a full meal.
Bun B : Return of the Trill
A faithful continuation of the Texas rapper's solid legacy.
Knife Knights : 1 Time Mirage
A Shabazz Palaces side project loses its focus and appeal with fairly frustrating results.
Noname announces debut album, Room 25
Chicago emcee to release her debut full-length album at the end of the week.
Eminem surprise releases new album, Kamikaze
New album features Royce da 5'9", Jessie Reyez, Justin Vernon and Em's new contribution to the Venom film.
Aminé : ONEPOINTFIVE
The Portland rapper's "EP/LP/Mixtape/Album" feels a little out of character, yet still fun and smart.