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"'DIASPORA' is lush, made-for-summer music. It is black, and it is proud."

This is a return to the world of 'HNDRXX,' but far more lugubrious.

Denzel Curry records with the energy of a live performance.

'4REAL 4REAL' is a comeback record that reintroduces YG at his most inspired.

"I feel less like I’ve escaped New York and more like I came back from the bodega with the wrong bottle of Snapple."

"I have no idea what 'Flamagra' is about, but I liked it."

'IGOR' is André 3000's 'The Love Below' on spiritual acid.

Megan Thee Stallion came here to motherfucking rap.

Listening to Logic’s 'Confessions of a Dangerous' Mind provides a puzzling sensation.

Man, someone give Q a hug.

This was the most satisfying tasting menu she could have offered us.

Those jumbo-sized Crayola boxes wish they had this much color.

"When he's in his zone, there’s very little wrong Anderson. Paak can do—and he does no wrong on 'Ventura.'"

'Rap or Go to the League' is 2 Chainz displaying his greatest gift as a rapper: eclecticism.

'FATHER OF 4' is an album of great intentions but is unable to manifest its ideas into great songs.

The community of forgettable albums adds another member.

'2009' is an elaborate 10-year challenge in the form of an album.

Boogie's words live in a valley of truth.

Let the church of Nayvadius say amen.

"Fam, I’m no longer on this earth."

Meek Mill steps into the role of people's champion with a thunderous and star-studded event.

"Calling 'Some Rap Songs' a challenging album would be an understatement."

J.I.D puts his artistic elevation on full display.

"Despite being named after his birthplace, 'Oxnard' isn’t an invitation to his home. I don’t know whose home this is."