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The late Brooklyn rapper’s posthumous debut is a statement piece.

IDK understands less can be more.

Taylor’s third studio album, ‘The Album,’ is an honest work of art.

The initial shock of his viral hit “Rascal” may have worn off, but RMR is no one-hit wonder.

“...a shotgun blast to the face.”

“...brass knuckle lyricism.”

Young M.A’s ‘Red Flu’ is an ideal offering from the Brooklyn rap star.

Future’s ‘High Off Life’ is a familiar journey through a terrain of toxic lust, sleepless paranoia, wealthy boasts, and deep-seated trauma.

Polo G, for all the demons he’s faced on the streets and in his mind, is one step closer to securing his legacy.

Drake delivers a fan service release during quarantine, allowing him to clear out his vault of throwaways, loosies, and leaks.

‘BLAME IT ON BABY’ is an album that says, “I’m on the way,” not, “I have arrived.”

“A resounding success.”

“In the age of streaming and playlists, ‘Pray For Paris’ further solidifies Westside Gunn as an album artist.”

One listen and you won’t forget Kenny Mason.

“Rod Wave is like if the song ‘Soul Survivor’ by Akon and Young Jeezy came to life and joined a choir.”

“During a period of uncomfortable change, Thundercat’s ‘It Is What It Is’ is right on time.”

“Well, that was indeed a PARTYNEXTDOOR album.”

“Suffice it to say, I’m disoriented.”

The Weeknd delivered more shiny, danceable pop music with his signature moody edge.

Rap’s newest Martian has returned to Earth in spectacular fashion.

‘The Allegory’ is, for a lack of a better word, woke.

‘Funeral’ is Lil Wayne, the mixtape rapper, puncturing original beats with consistent one-liners in a stream-of-conscious style that occasionally burns out.

“If only Eminem cared more about making the best music and not being the best rapper.”

Mick Jenkins is a chess player, not a lion tamer. On ‘The Circus,’ the Chicago emcee reinforces his brand of thoughtful lyricism.