Album Releases by Genre
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701.
Disaster Piece
by Flowdan
July 15, 2016
The second full-length release from the grime artist features guest appearances from Animai, Manga, and Tinchy Stryder.
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702.
Red, Hot + Fela
by Various Artists
October 8, 2013
The second volume of Fela Kuti cover songs for the Red Hot Organization featuring African artists as Baloji, Angelique Kidjo, Kuku, Akua Naru as well as Western artists including Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Jim James, and My Morning Jacket.
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703.
Exiting Arm
by Subtle
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Oakland, California-based group.
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704.
Hope in Dirt City
by Cadence Weapon
May 29, 2012
The third album for the Canadian rapper who also was named Edmonton's poet laureate in 2009 was self-produced.
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705.
4everevolution
by Roots Manuva
October 25, 2011
British rapper Rodney Smith's latest studio album features guest appearances by Toddla T, DJ MK, Daddy Kope, Ricky Ranking, and Rokhsan.
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706.
Thank Me Later
by Drake
June 15, 2010
Showcasing his depth as a rapper, singer, and songwriter, Drake's debut album secures his place among hip-hop's elite with emotionally charged lyrics and dynamically produced beats.
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707.
The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
February 13, 2016
After several album name changes (So Help Me God, SWISH, Waves, and T.L.O.P.), the seventh studio release for the rapper finally was set with guest appearances from Vic Mensa, Post Malone, Sia and Ty Dolla $ign.
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708.
Restless
by Xzibit
December 12, 2000
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709.
The Music Scene
by Blockhead
January 12, 2010
This is the third album for the New York-based rapper.
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710.
Legends Never Die
by Juice WRLD
July 10, 2020
The posthumous release is the rapper's full-length studio album and features guest appearances from Halsey, Marshmello, Polo G, The Kid Laroi, and Trippie Redd.
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711.
Injury Reserve
by Injury Reserve
May 17, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the Arizona alternative rap group features guest appearances from Aminé, Dylan Brady, Cakes Da Killa, DRAM, Freddie Gibbs, JPEGMAFIA, Pro Teens, Rico Nasty, and Tony Velour.
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712.
Ginger
by BROCKHAMPTON
August 23, 2019
The hip hop collective follow their first #1 album, 2018's Iridescence, with this self-produced 12-song set.
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713.
Father Creeper
by Spoek Mathambo
March 13, 2012
The second album from South African artist Spoek Mathambo includes hip-hop, R&B, native African, electronic, and rock elements on the debut with the Sub Pop label.
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714.
Never Better
by P.O.S.
February 3, 2009
This is the third album for the Minnesota rapper, who is also a member of punk band Building Better Bombs.
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![Slay-Z [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/c373cc3c4351e3cea3e647e76a5ba233-98.jpg)
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715.
Slay-Z [Mixtape]
by Azealia Banks
March 24, 2016
Released for free online, the second mixtape for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Nina Sky and Rick Ross as well as production from An Expresso and Kaytranada.
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716.
awE naturalE
by THEESatisfaction
March 27, 2012
The debut full-length release on Sub Pop for the Seattle hip-hop duo of Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White features Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler as a guest singer.
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717.
Limbo
by Aminé
August 7, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the Oregon rapper features guest appearances from Injury Reserve, JID, slowthai, Vince Staples, Summer Walker, Charlie Wilson, and Young Thug.
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718.
Chamber Music
by Wu-Tang Clan
June 30, 2009
While it is listed as a Wu-Tang Clan album, it is actually a collection of songs and spoken word performed by some members of the group.
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719.
In Search Of Stoney Jackson
by Strong Arm Steady
January 27, 2010
This California rap group at one time had Xzibit as a member, but now, the group is a trio, and releasing its first album in three years produced by Madlib.
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720.
The Defamation Of Strickland Banks
by Plan B
April 19, 2011
Known primarily as a rapper, Ben Drew releases his soul singer concept album, exploring different sounds and an alter ego.
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721.
To What End
by Oddisee
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Oddisee features guest appearances by Bilal, Toine Jameson, Noochie, Saint Ezekiel, Olivier St.Louis, and Haile Supreme.
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722.
The Documentary 2
by The Game
October 9, 2015
A sequel to the rappers debut 2005 album is part one of a double album (The Documentary 2.5 was released October 16th) features guest appearances from such artists as Ab-Soul, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Drake, Fergie, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Q-Tip, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and will.i.am.
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723.
Luv Is Rage 2
by Lil Uzi Vert
August 25, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Philadelphia rapper features The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams.
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724.
SremmLife 2
by Rae Sremmurd
August 12, 2016
The second full-length release form the rap brother duo from Mississippi features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Juicy J, Kodak Black, and Lil Jon.
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725.
The Eminem Show
by Eminem
May 28, 2002
Working once again with producer Dr. Dre, Marshall Mathers returns with his third album.
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726.
808s & Heartbreak
by Kanye West
November 25, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning rapper features Young Jezzy, Lil Wayne, Mr. Hudason, and Kid Cudi.
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727.
The Incredible True Story
by Logic
November 13, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Maryland rapper features guest appearances from Big Lenbo, Jesse Boykins III, Dria, and Lucy Rose.
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728.
Flockaveli
by Waka Flocka Flame
October 5, 2010
The rapper who worked with Gucci Mane on a few mixtapes releases his first official album.
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729.
Government Plates
by Death Grips
November 13, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the experimental rap group was self-released and posted as a free download. It was official release on iTunes on 14 January 2014.
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730.
Long.Live.A$AP
by A$AP Rocky
January 15, 2013
2 Chainz, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T., Danny Brown, Drake, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, Santigold, Schoolboy Q, Skrillex, and Yelawolf guest on the official debut studio release for the New York rapper.
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731.
Marciology
by Roc Marciano
March 29, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from New York rapper Roc Marciano features guest appearances by CRIMEAPPLE, Flee Lord, GREA8GAWD, Larry June, Knowledge The Pirate, T.F, and Jay Worthy.
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732.
There Is No End
by Tony Allen
April 30, 2021
The posthumous release from the drummer features beats recorded before he passed away in 2020 and completed by producer Vincent Taeger and co-producer Vincent Taurelle with vocals from Nate Bone, Danny Brown, Nah Eeto, Jeremiah Jae, Koreatown Oddity, Lava La Rue, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, Marlowe, Ben Okri, Sampa The Great, Skepta, Tsunami, and Zelooperz.
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733.
Beauty Party
by The Majesticons
February 25, 2003
'Beauty Party' represents experimental hip-hop artist Mike Ladd's second album in a planned trilogy, the first being 2000's 'Gun Hill Road' by The Infesticons. Unlike its predecessor, the Majesticons disc ventures into commercial rap territory (albeit with a satirical bent), attempting to skewer contemporary hiphop by beating it at its own game.
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734.
4 Your Eyez Only
by J. Cole
December 9, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the North Carolina hip-hop artist includes co-production with such producers as Elite, Cardiak, Chargaux, Ron Gilmore, and Elijah Scarlett.
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![God's Father [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/e768c3bdbbc2eb1c93b99f1656cd80c4-98.jpg)
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735.
God's Father [Mixtape]
by Lil B
March 7, 2012
The 34 track mixtape is his second for the year.
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736.
Czarface Meets Metal Face
by Czarface/MF Doom
March 30, 2018
The first full-length collaboration between Czarface [Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck and 7L & Esoteric] and MF Doom features guest appearances from Kendra Morris, Open Mike Eagle and Vinnie Paz.
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737.
Life's Quest
by Eightball
July 24, 2012
The latest solo album from the Memphis rapper features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., and Angie Stone.
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738.
All-Amerikkkan Bada$$
by Joey Bada$$
April 7, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Chronixx, Nyck Caution, Meechy Darko, J. Cole, Kirk Knight, Schoolboy Q, and Styles P.
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739.
Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3
by El-P
August 3, 2010
With a follow-up to his 2007 I'll Sleep When You're Dead still in the works, El-P releases an album of instrumental tracks.
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740.
The Magnificent
by DJ Jazzy Jeff
August 20, 2002
You know him from his days supplying the beats to the Fresh Prince, but DJ Jazzy Jeff has finally stepped into the spotlight with this solo debut. Vocals are supplied by a variety of guests, including Jill Scott, Raheim, ?uestlove and J-Live.
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741.
1-800 Dinosaur Presents Trim
by Trim
August 12, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the British grime artist features producers from the James Blake project 1800-Dinosaur.
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742.
When Fish Ride Bicycles
by The Cool Kids
July 12, 2011
The duo of Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks, aka Sir Michael Rocks, releases its long-awaited album that was more than two years in the making.
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743.
Blue Eyed In The Red Room
by Boom Bip
March 8, 2005
This mainly instrumental disc (which, rather than being sample-driven, features live instrumentation from Boom Bip himself) also includes two vocal tracks, with Nina Nastasia and Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) handling the singing.
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744.
Tongue N' Cheek
by Dizzee Rascal
September 21, 2009
The latest album for the British grime artist features Armand Van Helden, Calvin Harris, Chrome, Shy FX, and Tiesto.
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745.
Whole Lotta Red
by Playboi Carti
December 25, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Future, Kid Cudi and Kanye West.
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746.
Welcome to JFK
by Chinx
August 14, 2015
The Queens rapper formerly known as Chinx Drugz was killed in a drive-by shooting in May 2015 just as he was finishing up work on his debut full-length studio release featuring guest appearances from French Montana, Jeremih, Lil Durk, Nipsey Hussle, Meet Sims, Stack Bundles, Ty Dolla Sign, and Zack.
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747.
Art Official Intelligence (Mosaic Thump)
by De La Soul
August 8, 2000
The rap outfit's first album since 1996's 'Stakes Is High' is the first in a planned trilogy.
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748.
Maryland Mansions
by Cex
November 18, 2003
Rjyan Kidwell's second release of 2003 (third, if you count his all-instrumental alternate version of 'Being Ridden') features 8 new songs that run the gamut from rap to industrial rock to glitchy electronica.
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749.
Entergalactic
by Kid Cudi
September 30, 2022
The latest solo release for rapper Kid Cudi was inspired by his Netflix special of the same name and features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Steve Aoki, Don Toliver, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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750.
Feature Magnetic
by Kool Keith
September 16, 2016
The latest release from the New York rapper features guest appearances Bumpy Knuckles, Dirt Nasty, Craig G, Godfather Don, Ras Kass, Mac Mall, MF DOOM, Bars Murre, Necro, Ed O.G., Psycho Les, Sadat X, and Slug of Atmosphere.
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751.
B4.DA.$$
by Joey Bada$$
January 20, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, BJ The Chicago Kid, Chronixx, Kiesza, Dyemond Lewis, Raury, Maverick Sabre, and Elle Varner.
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752.
Culture III
by Migos
June 11, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the hip hop trio features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Drake, Future, Juice WRLD, Polo G, Pop Smoke and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
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753.
Cole World: The Sideline Story
by J. Cole
September 27, 2011
After making three successful mixtapes, the rapper releases his debut studio album featuring guest appearances from Drake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, and Trey Songz.
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754.
What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?
by Public Enemy
September 25, 2020
The 15th full-length studio release for the rap group features guest appearances from Ad-Rock, Black Thought, George Clinton, Daddy-O, DJ Premier, Ice-T, Jahi, James Bomb, Mark Jenkings, Mike D, Ms. Ariel, Nas, PMD, Pop Diesel, Questlove, Rapsody, Run-DMC, The Impossebulls, and YG.
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755.
Kommunity Service
by YG
May 20, 2021
The debut full-length studio release from the collaboration between rappers YG and Mozzy features guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Celly Ru, S3szn, G Herbo, E Mozzy, Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, and Young M.A.
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756.
Elephants on Acid
by Cypress Hill
September 28, 2018
The ninth full-length studio release for the California hip-hop group was produced by DJ Muggs.
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![7 Nights [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/e3a930558eadedc6db0e75b9888cbf13-98.jpg)
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757.
7 Nights [Mixtape]
by Krept & Konan
October 20, 2017
One of two mixtapes released on the same day by the British hip-hop duo, the 10 tracks on this mixtape is more R&B-oriented and features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Hudson East, and Tory Lanez.
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![Meet the Woo, Vol. 2 [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/28634337e01331ab0e0dc9950856eb4b-98.jpg)
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758.
Meet the Woo, Vol. 2 [Mixtape]
by Pop Smoke
February 7, 2020
The second mixtape from the rapper from Brooklyn features A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay, and Quavo.
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759.
The Loneliest Punk
by Fatlip
November 1, 2005
This is the long-awaited solo debut LP by the former Pharcyde member.
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760.
Directors of Photography
by Dilated Peoples
August 12, 2014
The first release in eight years for the Los Angeles hip-hop trio of Evidence, Rakaa, and DJ Babu features guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Catero, Krondon, Sick Jacken, and Vince Staples.
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761.
Last Train to Paris
by Diddy
December 14, 2010
The rapper and producer's fifth album is Diddy's attempt at fashioning an alter ego and creating a conceptual album. The release features collaborations with Felix da Housecat, the Neptunes, and The-Dream.
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762.
Mo'Mega
by Mr. Lif
June 13, 2006
This long-awaited follow-up to 2002's 'I Phantom' once again reunites the indie MC (also known as Jeffrey Haynes) with producer El-P. Also appearing are Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Blueprint, and Murs.
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763.
Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes
by Madlib
March 21, 2006
The hip-hop producer--unusually recording under his own name--offers a soundtrack to an imaginary movie.
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764.
Droppin' Science Fiction
by The Mighty Underdogs
October 14, 2008
The rappers latest album features such guest artists as DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, Damian Marley, and MF Doom.
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765.
PL3DGE
by Killer Mike
May 17, 2011
This is the final album in his Pledge Allegiance to the Grind series of releases.
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766.
Have a Nice Life
by Murs
May 19, 2015
The latest solo release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from E-40, Ryan Evans, King Fantastic, and MNDR.
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767.
The Dreamer/The Believer
by Common
December 20, 2011
Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.
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768.
theFREEhoudini
by Themselves
April 28, 2009
Doseone and Jel return after a six year absense to release a mix tape featuring such guests as Buck 65, Aesop Rock, Busdriver, and Odd Nosdam.
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769.
Rap Album One
by Jonwayne
October 29, 2013
The third full-length studio release for Southern California rapper/producer features a guest appearance by Scoop DeVille.
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770.
SMOD
by Smod
May 24, 2011
Manu Chao produced the third album for the Mali rap group. The band name stands for the original members of the band (Sam, Ousco, Dronsky, and former member Mouzy).
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771.
Troubadour
by K'NAAN
February 24, 2009
The Somalian-born rapper releases his second album, which features Chubb Rock, Damian Marley, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mos Def, and Chali 2na as guests.
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772.
Perfect Hair
by Busdriver
September 9, 2014
The latest studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Danny Brown, Open Mike Eagle, Pegasus Warning, and VerBS.
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773.
Touch Down 2 Cause Hell
by Boosie Badazz
May 26, 2015
The latest release for the Baton Rouge rapper formerly known as Lil Boosie features guest appearances from Akelee, Chris Brown, J. Cole, Keyshia Cole, Jeezy, PJ, Rich Homie Quan, Rick Ross, T.I.,Webbie, Young Thug.
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774.
Everything Sucks
by Princess Nokia
February 26, 2020
One of the two full-length albums released on the same day from the New York rapper was created over a week with producer Chris Lare.
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775.
Dreams Worth More Than Money
by Meek Mill
June 29, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Jeremih, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and The Weeknd.
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776.
10 Summers
by DJ Mustard
August 25, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the hip hop producer features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, Yo Gotti, Young Jeezy, and Wiz Khalifa.
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777.
Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Able
by Black Thought
October 16, 2020
The full-length solo studio release for The Roots' Tariq Trotter under the name Black Thought features guest appearances from C.S. Armstrong, Killer Mike, OSHUN, Portugal. The Man, Pusha T, ScHoolboy Q, Swizz Beatz, and The Last Artful, Dodgr.
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778.
Let's Get Ready
by Mystikal
October 10, 2000
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779.
Automato
by Automato
April 20, 2004
The DFA produced this full-length debut for the unconventional rap outfit consisting of MC Jesse Levine and a live five-piece backing band.
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780.
Back to Reality
by Tony Cook
January 25, 2011
Tony Cook was discovered by James Brown and became his drummer in 1976. This collection of unreleased and rare releases from his side projects was recorded between 1982-1986.
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781.
Murs For President
by Murs
September 30, 2008
The debut album on the Warner Bros. label for the Los Angeles rapper features Snoop Dogg and will.i.am as guest artists.
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782.
Strength & Loyalty
by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
May 8, 2007
The Game, Akon, Twista, Mariah Carey and Bow Wow help with vocals--as does jailed group member Flesh-N-Bone--on the latest comeback attempt from the trio. Jermaine Dupri and will.i.am are among the producers.
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783.
Age Against the Machine
by Goodie Mob
August 27, 2013
The first release with original member Cee Lo in nearly 15 years for the Atlanta rap group includes guest appearances from Big Fraze, Big Rube, Janelle Monáe, and T.I.
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784.
Always Strive and Prosper
by A$AP Ferg
April 22, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as A$AP Mob, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Chuck D, Missy Elliott, Future, ScHoolboy Q, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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785.
Ten
by cLOUDDEAD
March 16, 2004
This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam.
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786.
Who Needs Actions When You Got Words
by Plan B
June 26, 2006
'Actions' is the first album for UK grime artist Plan B (aka Ben Drew), who has drawn comparisons to both Eminem and The Streets' Mike Skinner (which often happens when you are white and kinda rap), although his music is more eclectic than either of those artists.
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787.
The Undisputed Truth
by Brother Ali
April 10, 2007
Atmosphere's Ant produces the Minnesota rapper's long-awaited follow-up to his 2003 debut 'Shadows On The Sun.'
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788.
Fashion Week
by Death Grips
January 4, 2015
The surprise instrumental release is the experimental rap group's first since announced its disbandment in 2014.
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789.
Paper Trail
by T.I.
September 30, 2008
The sixth album for the rapper features guest artists such as Ludicris, Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z, kayne West, Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, and John Legend.
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790.
Jhelli Beam
by Busdriver
June 9, 2009
This is the second album for Anti label by the rap artist.
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791.
Event II
by Deltron 3030
September 30, 2013
Dan the Automator, The Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala return 13 years later with the follow-up to the sci-fi concept album about Deltron Zero and his fight against corporations. Guest appearances include: Damon Albarn, Black Rob, Zack De La Rocha, David Cross, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Lonely Island, Mike Patton, and Amber Tamblyn.
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792.
PRhyme 2
by PRhyme
March 16, 2018
The second full-length release from Royce da 5'9" and DJ Premier features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., Chavis Chandler, Dave East, CeeLo Green, Roc Marciano, Novel, Denaun Porter, Rapsody, Summer of '96, Brady Watt and Yelawolf
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793.
New Gen
by New Gen
February 3, 2017
The compilation of British urban sound by Caroline Simionescu-Marin features tracks from such artists as Avelino, Bonkaz, Dotty, Ray BLK, Stefflon Don and AJ Tracey as well as production from MC Renz, Jevon, Nyge, and Soul.
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794.
Living Proof
by Buddy Guy
October 25, 2010
The blues guitarist's latest solo album features Carlos Santana and B.B. King as guests.
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795.
Meow the Jewels
by Run the Jewels
September 25, 2015
Originally a joke offering with pre-orders for Run The Jewels 2, El-P and Killer Mike released the cat sounds version of Run The Jewels 2 for free after a Kickstarter campaign raised over $65,000.
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796.
2000
by Joey Bada$$
July 22, 2022
The third full-length studio release for rapper Joey Bada$$ features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Diddy, Capella Grey, JID, Larry June, and Westside Gunn.
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797.
Lady Parts
by Fudge
September 9, 2016
This is the debut release for the collaboration between Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73) and Michael Christmas.
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798.
7 Days of Funk
by 7 Days of Funk
December 10, 2013
Rapper Snoop Dogg reinevents himself again as Snoopzilla for this funk project with Dâm-Funk.
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799.
Microscope
by Riz MC
June 19, 2012
Self-released in 2011, the album was re-releaased in 2012 with additional remixes of the actor Riz Ahmed's debut album.
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800.
The Cookbook
by Missy Elliott
July 5, 2005
Slick Rick, The Neptunes, M.I.A., Tweet and Mary J. Blige are among the guests on Elliott's first new disc in two years. Longtime collaborator Timbaland produces just two tracks here.
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