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JPEGMAFIA remains one of rap’s most confrontational, adventurous artists.

EarthGang's ‘MIRRORLAND’ is one of the wildest rides of 2019.

On ‘Is He Real?’ IDK aims to create a conceptual rap album within the confines of a playlist-like structure.

From the vocal mix to the production value, SiR’s RCA debut ‘Chasing Summer’ is radiant.

On ‘Eve,’ Rapsody is spitting like the sky isn’t the limit.

This is grown man rap; not just grown men rapping.

'So Much Fun' is Young Thug honing the voice of a rap star.

The gift and curse of a long rap career is regularity.

‘The Big Day’ is an album that gives you something to talk about.

Back in the blog era, ‘The Lost Boy’ would’ve been a mixtape, and every site would've sung its praises.

On his major label debut, 'Brandon Banks,' the Houston rapper amplifies the creative strengths found on 'Punken.'

'DIE FOR MY BITCH' lacks definitive vision but displays the full arsenal of Baby Keem’s artistic range.

'K.R.I.T. IZ HERE' finds Big K.R.I.T. having the most fun of his career.

'Revenge of The Dreamers III' is a summer blockbuster.

"'Bandana' is the definition of dope boy magic."

This isn’t a project with a lofty goal to meet; it’s an endurance test.

"'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.