Album Releases by Genre

To Pimp A Butterfly 1.

To Pimp A Butterfly

by Kendrick Lamar
March 16, 2015
The third full-length studio release from the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Bilal, George Clinton, James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, and Anna Wise.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
9.0
Stankonia 2.

Stankonia

by Outkast
October 31, 2000
Featuring the hit singles "B.O.B." and "Ms. Jackson," 'Stankonia' was a commercial and critical hit for the innovative Atlanta hip-hop duo of Dré and Big Boi.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.7
DAMN. 3.

DAMN.

by Kendrick Lamar
April 14, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Rihanna, U2, and Zacari.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.4
Conflict Of Interest 4.

Conflict Of Interest

by Ghetts
February 19, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
6.5
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 5.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

by Kanye West
November 22, 2010
Breaking traditional mainstream hip-hop guidelines, Kanye West's latest release features epic raps and long instrumental variations for his most innovative album to date.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
Madvillainy 6.

Madvillainy

by Madvillain
March 23, 2004
'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.9
Room 25 7.

Room 25

by Noname
September 14, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Chicago rapper was self-released.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.4
Care For Me 8.

Care For Me

by Saba
April 5, 2018
The second full-length release for the Chicago rapper was influenced in part by the death of his cousin Walter Long, Jr. and was co-produced with daedaePIVOT and Daoud.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.8
In Search Of... [First Version] 9.

In Search Of... [First Version]

by N.E.R.D
August 6, 2001
This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. This version is the original recording, using mainly electronic instrumentation, that was intended for a full release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). The new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Boy In Da Corner 10.

Boy In Da Corner

by Dizzee Rascal
January 20, 2004
This is the debut disc for the 18-year-old London-based rapper (born Dylan Mills), who has been heralded by (among others) Uncut magazine as "good as any MC currently active on Earth."
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Labor Days 11.

Labor Days

by Aesop Rock
September 18, 2001
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
We're All Alone In This Together 12.

We're All Alone In This Together

by Dave
July 23, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, James Blake, Boj, Stormzy, and WizKid.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 13.

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

by Outkast
September 23, 2003
This Grammy-winning follow-up to their smash 2000 hit 'Stankonia' is an OutKast album in name only, as it is structured in the form of two solo discs: one each for Big Boi (Speakerboxxx) and Andre 3000 (The Love Below).
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City 14.

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

by Kendrick Lamar
October 22, 2012
The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
A Grand Don't Come For Free 15.

A Grand Don't Come For Free

by The Streets
May 18, 2004
Mike Skinner returns with the inenviable job of following up his genre-smashing debut 'Original Pirate Material,' which was an enormous critical and commercial hit in the UK and paved the way for the success of later acts such as Dizzee Rascal.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.9
Grey Area 16.

Grey Area

by Little Simz
March 1, 2019
The third full-length release for the British rapper Simbi Ajikawo features a guest appearances from Cleo Sol.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service 17.

We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service

by A Tribe Called Quest
November 11, 2016
Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Eve 18.

Eve

by Rapsody
August 23, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina rapper features guest appearances from J. Cole, D'Angelo, GZA, JID, Leikeli47, Mereba], PJ Morton, Queen Latifah, K.Roosevelt, SiR, and Elle Varner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Send Them To Coventry [Mixtape] 19.

Send Them To Coventry [Mixtape]

by Pa Salieu
November 13, 2020
The debut mixtape from the British rapper features guest appearances from Mahalia, M1llionz, BackRoad Gee, Boy Boy, Eight9FLY, Lz Dinero, Ni Santora, Shakavellie, and Stizee.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
Original Pirate Material 20.

Original Pirate Material

by The Streets
October 22, 2002
This is the debut album by the London garage (or in this case, bedroom) band, which consists solely of 21-year-old Mike Skinner. Whether or not this style of music (very English rapping over garage/house beats) will translate well overseas remains to be seen, but garage (and especially Skinner) is the current flavor of the month with the UK music press.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty 21.

Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty

by Big Boi
July 6, 2010
OutKast's Big Boi goes solo with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monae, B.o.B., Gucci Mane, Too Short, and George Clinton.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Psychodrama 22.

Psychodrama

by Dave
March 8, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy and J Hus.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Maps 23.

Maps

by billy woods
May 5, 2023
The second full-length collaboration from Brooklyn rapper billy woods and producer Kenny Segal features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, Benjamin Booker, Danny Brown, ELUCID, Sam Herring, and ShrapKnel.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
RTJ2 24.

RTJ2

by Run the Jewels
October 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
Miss E... So Addictive 25.

Miss E... So Addictive

by Missy Elliott
May 15, 2001
This is the third album for Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and it again features the acclaimed production work of Timbaland. Guests include Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Ludacris, Eve, Jay-Z, and Ginuwine.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
RTJ4 26.

RTJ4

by Run the Jewels
June 3, 2020
Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
Coloring Book [Mixtape] 27.

Coloring Book [Mixtape]

by Chance the Rapper
May 13, 2016
The third mixtape from the Chicago rapper (an Apple Music exclusive for two weeks) features gospel elements as well as guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Francis and the Lights, Future, Jay Electronica, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.2
Big Fish Theory 28.

Big Fish Theory

by Vince Staples
June 23, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features contributions from such artists as A$AP Rocky, Damon Albarn, Kilo Kish, Juicy J, Ty Dolla Signn, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.3
Illmatic XX [20th Anniversary Edition] 29.

Illmatic XX [20th Anniversary Edition]

by Nas
April 15, 2014
The remastered reissue of the rapper's debut 1994 release a disc of remixes, demos and unreleased versions of songs.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.9
Hell Hath No Fury 30.

Hell Hath No Fury

by Clipse
November 28, 2006
This long-delayed second album for Virginia brothers Malice and Pusha T was produced in full by The Neptunes.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.4
The Greatest Story Never Told 31.

The Greatest Story Never Told

by Saigon
February 15, 2011
The long-awaited debut album by the Brooklyn-based rapper is produced by Just Blaze and features guest appearances from Q-Tip, Jay-Z and other notable artists.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.3
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II 32.

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II

by Raekwon
September 8, 2009
The Wu-Tang Clan-member releases his fourth solo album featuring such artists as his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, and Slick Rick.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Charity Starts at Home 33.

Charity Starts at Home

by Phonte
September 27, 2011
The latest album for the rapper who also is a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange features guest appearances by 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Elzhi, and Pharoahe Monch.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.9
Sometimes I Might Be Introvert 34.

Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

by Little Simz
September 3, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the British rapper was produced by Inflo and features guest appearances from Obongjayar and Cleo Sol.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Proof 35.

Proof

by BTS
June 10, 2022
The three-disc anthology album from South Korean boy band BTS features three new songs as well as a disc of demo tracks.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
9.7
Call Me If You Get Lost 36.

Call Me If You Get Lost

by Tyler, The Creator
June 25, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Daisy World, Domo Genesis, Brent Faiyaz, Fana Hues, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, NBA YoungBoy, Teezo Touchdown, Ty Dolla $ign, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Run the Jewels 3 37.

Run the Jewels 3

by Run the Jewels
December 25, 2016
Available as a free download, the third LP (not including cat-related material) from the duo of El-P and Killer Mike includes contributions from Danny Brown, Zack de la Rocha, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio), Boots, and Kamasi Washington. Originally scheduled for release in January 2017, it arrived as a surprise on Christmas Day in 2016.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Reservation [Mixtape] 38.

Reservation [Mixtape]

by Angel Haze
July 17, 2012
The Brooklyn rapper's 14-track mixtape featuring guest appearances by Kool A.D. and Nicole Wray was released for free on the Internet.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.2
Alfredo 39.

Alfredo

by Freddie Gibbs
May 29, 2020
The latest collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist features guest appearances from Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Rick Ross, and Tyler, The Creator.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Black America Again 40.

Black America Again

by Common
November 4, 2016
The 11th full-length studio release for the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, BJ the Chicago Kid, Tasha Cobbs, John Legend, PJ, Syd tha Kyd, and Stevie Wonder.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.3
Undun 41.

Undun

by The Roots
December 6, 2011
The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
The Blueprint 42.

The Blueprint

by Jay-Z
September 11, 2001
The now-legendary Brooklyn rapper follows 2000's 'The Dynasty Roc la Familia' with this 13-track disc.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
King's Disease III 43.

King's Disease III

by Nas
November 11, 2022
The third King's Disease album from rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
Bandana 44.

Bandana

by Freddie Gibbs
June 28, 2019
The second full-length studio collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought, Killer Mike, and Pusha T.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Fishscale 45.

Fishscale

by Ghostface Killah
March 28, 2006
MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Arular 46.

Arular

by M.I.A.
March 22, 2005
This short but wildly eclectic debut album from Maya Arulpragasam, a Sri Lankan-born, London-based artist and daughter of a Tamil Tiger revolutionary, is preceded by enormous buzz in both the U.K. and the U.S.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
Blue Lips 47.

Blue Lips

by ScHoolboy Q
March 1, 2024
The sixth full-length studio release from rapper Schoolboy Q features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, Az Chike, Childish Major, Freddie Gibbs, Jozzy, Devin Malik, Rico Nasty, and Lance Skiiiwalker.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
College Dropout 48.

College Dropout

by Kanye West
February 10, 2004
The in-demand Chicago-based producer makes his debut with the help of guests Ludacris, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Dirt McGirt, and more.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
Laila’s Wisdom 49.

Laila’s Wisdom

by Rapsody
September 22, 2017
The second full-length release for the North Carolina rapper feature guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Black Thought, Gwen Bunn, Busta Rhymes, GQ, Kendrick Lamar, Lance Skiiiwalker, Terrace Martin, Moonchild, Musiq Soulchild, Amber Navran, and Anderson .Paak.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
Blue Eclipse 50.

Blue Eclipse

by Blue Lab Beats
April 19, 2024
The fourth full-length release from British jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats features guest appearances by such artists as Daley, Poppy Daniels, IDK, Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, and the Urban Soul Orchestra.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Showtime 51.

Showtime

by Dizzee Rascal
September 14, 2004
The UK rapper follows his Mercury Music Prize-winning debut 'Boy In The Corner' with this sophomore release.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
We Buy Diabetic Test Strips 52.

We Buy Diabetic Test Strips

by Armand Hammer
September 29, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York hip hop duo Armand Hammer features guest appearance by Cavalier, Curly Castro, Junglepussy, Moneynicca, Moor Mother, and Pink Siifu.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
NO THANK YOU 53.

NO THANK YOU

by Little Simz
December 12, 2022
The surprise release from British rapper Little Simz was produced by Inflo.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Summertime '06 54.

Summertime '06

by Vince Staples
June 30, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features production from Clams Casino, DJ Dahi, Brian Kidd, No I.D., and Christian Rich.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
God Level 55.

God Level

by 03 Greedo
June 27, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from AD, KEY, Lil Uzi Vert, ManMan Savage, Mal & Quill, Rich The Kid, Runway Richy, Yhung T.O., and Yung Bans.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
More Arriving 56.

More Arriving

by Sarathy Korwar
July 26, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Zia Ahmed, Prabh Deep, MC Mawali, Aditya Prakash, Mirande Shah, Delhi Sultanate, TRAP POJU, and Deepak Unnikishnan.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Edna 57.

Edna

by Headie One
October 9, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Aitch, Bugsey, Haile, M Huncho, Ivorian Doll, Mahalia, Kaash Paige, Skepta, Stormzy, AJ Tracey, Young Adz, and Young T.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
Gas Mask 58.

Gas Mask

by The Left
October 26, 2010
This is the debut album for the Detroit rap group that includes Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, and DJ Soko.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8
Sundial 59.

Sundial

by Noname
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Noname features gest appearances by $Ilkmoney, Ayoni, Common, Jay Electronica, Eryn Allen Kane, Jimetta Rose, Stout, Voices of Creation, and billy woods.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.1
Phrenology 60.

Phrenology

by The Roots
November 26, 2002
The groundbreaking Philadelphia rap outfit returns with 13 new tracks and guest contributions from Jill Scott, Nelly Furtado, Talib Kweli and Musiq.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Cocoa Sugar 61.

Cocoa Sugar

by Young Fathers
March 9, 2018
The third full-length release for the Edinburgh-based trio was recorded in the band's studio.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Kala 62.

Kala

by M.I.A.
August 21, 2007
The UK rapper returns with her second album, which was recorded in several countries.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Rage Against the Machine XX [20th Anniversary Edition] 63.

Rage Against the Machine XX [20th Anniversary Edition]

by Rage Against the Machine
November 27, 2012
The self-titled 1992 debut album from Rage Against the Machine is reissued and remastered. Additional B-sides, songs from the band's demo tape, and DVDs are included on the special edition/deluxe box set versions.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8
Hugo 64.

Hugo

by Loyle Carner
October 21, 2022
The third full-length release for British rapper Loyle Carner features guest appearances from John Agard, Athian Akec, Olivia Dean, Wesley Joseph, and JNR Williams.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Imperius Rex 65.

Imperius Rex

by Sean Price
August 25, 2017
The posthumous release for the Brooklyn rapper who passed away in August 2015 features guest appearances from DOOM, Ike Eyez, Freeway, Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Bernadette Price, Mobb Deep's Prodigy, Raekwon, Ruste Juxx, Styles P, Junior Reid, Rock, and Smif-N-Wessun.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Beware Of The Monkey 66.

Beware Of The Monkey

by MIKE
December 21, 2022
The latest full-length release for rapper MIKE features guest appearances from Jadasea, King Carter, Klein, and Sister Nancy.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
The  Earn 67.

The Earn

by Yu
December 13, 2011
This is the second solo album for the Washington, DC, rapper who was a member of the hip-hop group Diamond District.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.2
How I Got Over 68.

How I Got Over

by The Roots
June 22, 2010
The legendary Philadelphia posse returns with its first release since playing with Late Night With Jimmy Fallon's house band. Staying true to its roots with acoustic jazz grooves and elements of rock and soul, The Roots continue its reign as one of hip-hop's most innovative acts.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
No Said Date 69.

No Said Date

by Masta Killa
June 1, 2004
Finally making his solo debut, Masta Killa is the last member of the Wu-Tang Clan to issue a CD on his own. Of course, he's not totally by himself here; Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface and the RZA all guest.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Magic 3 70.

Magic 3

by Nas
September 14, 2023
The surprise release from rapper Nas features a guest appearance from Lil Wayne and was produced by Hit-Boy.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
King's Disease II 71.

King's Disease II

by Nas
August 6, 2021
The sequel to the rappers 2020 King's Disease album features guest appearances from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Eminem, EPMD, Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, and YG.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Big Conspiracy 72.

Big Conspiracy

by J Hus
January 24, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances form Burna Boy, iceè tgm, and Koffee.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Run the Jewels 73.

Run the Jewels

by El-P
June 26, 2013
El-P and Killer Mike's latest collaboration was released as a free download features guest appearances from Big Boi, Prince Paul, and Until The Ribbon Breaks.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
The Patience 74.

The Patience

by Mick Jenkins
August 18, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Chicago-based rap artist Mick Jenkins features guest appearances by Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, JID, and Vic Mensa.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Fetti [EP] 75.

Fetti [EP]

by Curren$y
October 31, 2018
The nine-track EP from Freddie Gibbs and Curren$y was produced by The Alchemist.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Sound Ancestors 76.

Sound Ancestors

by Madlib
January 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist was edited, arranged and mastered by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet).
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Stone Rollin' 77.

Stone Rollin'

by Raphael Saadiq
May 10, 2011
The soul singer continues his 1960's-inspired music with a fourth album, blending vintage R&B sounds and smooth soul-pop.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective 78.

What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective

by Steinski
May 27, 2008
The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
The Truth Is Here [EP] 79.

The Truth Is Here [EP]

by Brother Ali
March 10, 2009
The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
TA13OO 80.

TA13OO

by Denzel Curry
September 21, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the Florida rapper features guest appearances from GoldLink, Jpegmafia , Nyyjerya, Twelve'len, and ZillaKami.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
DAYTONA 81.

DAYTONA

by Pusha T
May 25, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Kanye West.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Some Rap Songs 82.

Some Rap Songs

by Earl Sweatshirt
November 30, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances by Navy Blue and Standing On The Corner as well as vocal samples of his parents: Cheryl Harris and (the late) Keorapetse Kgositsile.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Scaring the Hoes 83.

Scaring the Hoes

by JPEGMAFIA
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from rappers JPEGMafia and Danny Brown features a guest appearance from redveil.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
Reflection 84.

Reflection

by Loraine James
June 4, 2021
The second full-length release for the British electronic producer features guest appearance from Baths, Iceboy Violet, Le3 bLACK, Nova, Eden Samara, and Xzavier Stone.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.0
May the Lord Watch 85.

May the Lord Watch

by Little Brother
August 20, 2019
This is the first release since 2010's Leftback for the North Carolina rap duo of Phonte and Big Pooh.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine 86.

Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine

by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Acid Rap 87.

Acid Rap

by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Surf 88.

Surf

by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
May 29, 2015
The collaborative debut album from Chance The Rapper with Donnie Trumpet features Peter CottonTale, Nate Fox, and Greg Landfair, Jr., with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, and Janelle Monae.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
Smiling With No Teeth 89.

Smiling With No Teeth

by Genesis Owusu
March 12, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Ghanaian-born, Australia-based artist features folk, funk, pop, R&B and rap influences.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Central City 90.

Central City

by Big Freedia
June 23, 2023
The first full-length studio release in nine years from rapper Big Freedia features guest appearances by featuring Boyfriend, Ciara, Faith Evans, Kamaiyah, Lil Wayne, Kelly Price, Sonyae, and The Soul Rebels.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
untitled unmastered. 91.

untitled unmastered.

by Kendrick Lamar
March 4, 2016
The surprise release from the rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Cee-Lo Green, Terrace Martin, Punch, Jay Rock, Thundercat and Anna Wise.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Sick! 92.

Sick!

by Earl Sweatshirt
January 14, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for rapper Earl Sweatshirt features guest appearances from Armand Hammer and Zelooperz.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
Hamilton: An American Musical [Original Broadway Cast Recording] 93.

Hamilton: An American Musical [Original Broadway Cast Recording]

by Lin-Manuel Miranda
October 16, 2015
The cast recording of for the Broadway musical inspired by the life of Alexander Hamilton was executive produced by Questlove and Black Thought of the Roots.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
A Dream Deferred 94.

A Dream Deferred

by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Party Music 95.

Party Music

by The Coup
November 6, 2001
Perhaps best known for being the album that depicted the World Trade Center towers in flames on its cover (before the events of September 11 necessitated a last-minute change of artwork), 'Party Music' is the fourth full-length for the ultra-political rappers.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers 96.

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

by Kendrick Lamar
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Kendrick Lamar features guest appearances from Baby Keem, Blxst, Sam Dew, Ghostface Killah, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Kodak Black, Tanna Leone, Taylour Paige, Amanda Reifer, Sampha, and Summer Walker.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.8
Malibu 97.

Malibu

by Anderson .Paak
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the California rapper/singer-songwriter features guest appearances from BJ the Chicago Kid, The Free Nationals, The Game, Rapsody, Schoolboy Q, and the Timon Family Choir.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Late Registration 98.

Late Registration

by Kanye West
August 30, 2005
The Grammy-winner returns with a highly-anticpated follow-up to 'The College Dropout,' marking the second installment in a planned four-part series of albums. Jon Brion co-produced, and Brandy, Common, Nas, The Game, Jamie Foxx and Maroon 5's Adam Levine guest.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
Iridescence 99.

Iridescence

by BROCKHAMPTON
September 21, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Texan rap group was recorded in Abbey Road Studios as well as Hawaii.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
ZUU 100.

ZUU

by Denzel Curry
May 31, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the Florida rapper features guest appearances from Ice Billion Berg, Tay Keith, Kiddo Marv, PlayThatBoiZay, Rick Ross, and Sam Sneak.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0