Album Releases by Genre
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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.
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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.
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Crown Royal
by Run-D.M.C.
February 27, 2001
The legendary rappers' first album since 1993's 'Down With The King' includes guest appearances from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins and Sugar Ray.
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The Heist
by Ryan Lewis
October 9, 2012
The debut release for Seattle rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis features such guests as Ab-Soul, Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, ScHoolboy Q, and Allen Stone.
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Go! Pop! Bang!
by Rye Rye
May 15, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Baltimore club rapper features guest appearances by Akon, Robyn, Tyga, and Porcelain Black.
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The Man with the Iron Fists [OST]
by RZA
October 23, 2012
The Wu Tang's RZA releases a soundtrack to his martial arts film of the same name featuring tracks by such artists as The Black Keys, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Method Man, Pharoahe Monch, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.
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RZA Presents: Bobby Digital And The Pit Of Snakes
by RZA
July 22, 2022
The latest full-length release for rapper RZA is a soundtrack to an upcoming graphic novel featuring his Bobby Digital alter-ego.
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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.
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Few Good Things
by Saba
February 4, 2022
The third full-length release for Chicago rapper Saba features guest appearances from 6LACK, Black Thought, Cheflee, Daoud, Fousheé, G Herbo, Eryn Allen Kane, Krayzie Bone, Mereba, Pivot Gang, Smino, and Benjamin Earl Turner.
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A Healthy Distrust
by Sage Francis
February 8, 2005
The indie MC moves from Anticon to Epitaph for his sophomore release. Will Oldham, Danger Mouse, Alias and Saul Williams guest.
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Human The Death Dance
by Sage Francis
May 8, 2007
The underground rapper/poet returns with his second album for Epitaph, joined by guests Buck 65, Jolie Holland and Mark Isham.
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Li(f)e
by Sage Francis
May 11, 2010
The fourth full-length studio album for the rapper from Rhode Island features songs co-written with such artists as Tim Fite, Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla, Califone’s Tim Rutili, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, and Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous.
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Copper Gone
by Sage Francis
June 3, 2014
The first studio release for the indie rapper in four years features production from Alias, Buck 65, Cecil Otter, and Reanimator.
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Remember Me
by Sage the Gemini
March 25, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the San Francisco Bay Area rapper features guest appearances from Jay Ant, August Alsina, Eric Bellinger, Iamsu!, Kool John, and Shady Bo.
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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.
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The Greatest Story Never Told, Chapter 2: Bread And Circuses
by Saigon
November 6, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn rapper features such guests as Marsha Ambrosius, Chamillionaire, Corbett, Lecrae, stic.man of Dead Prez, and Styles P.
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Free for All
by Sami Baha
June 1, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the London-based hip-hop producer London features guest appearances from Abanob, Dawsha, Dimzy, DJ Nate, and Yung Lean.
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The Return
by Sampa the Great
September 13, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the Australian rapper features guest appearances from Alien, Blue Lab Beats, Boadi, Jace XL, Krown, Lori, Mandarin Dreams, SILENTJAY, Steam Down, Sunburnt Soul Choir, Thando, Mwanje Tembo, Theresa Mutale Tembo, Whosane, and Ecca Vandal.
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As Above, So Below
by Sampa the Great
September 9, 2022
The second full-length release for the Zambian-born, Australian-based poet/rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Denzel Curry, Joey Bada$$, Angélique Kidjo, and Kojey Radical.
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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.
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Volcanic Sunlight
by Saul Williams
May 10, 2011
This fourth studio album from the hip-hop artist is his first offering after a four-year silence. Of Volcanic Sunlight, Williams said, "On this album, I wanted to put words that didn't get in the way of the music. Before, I always let the words dominate." It was produced by Renaud Letang.
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MartyrLoserKing
by Saul Williams
January 29, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New York rapper is a concept album about a computer hacker in Burundi features guest appearances from Emily Kokal and Haleek Maul.
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M.A.D.E.
by Scarface
December 4, 2007
The rapper from Houston releases his latest album, which features artists such as Lil Wayne, T.I., and Wacko.
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Emeritus
by Scarface
December 2, 2008
The ninth album for the Texas-born rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Bun B, Lil Wayne, J. Prince, Papa Rue, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro.
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Habits & Contradictions
by ScHoolboy Q
January 14, 2012
A$AP Rocky, Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, and Kendrick Lamar are some of the guests on the Los Angeles rapper's second album on Top Dawg Entertainment.
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Oxymoron
by ScHoolboy Q
February 25, 2014
The major label debut release for the Los Angles rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, BJ the Chicago Kid, Kurupt, Jay Rock, Raekwon, Suga Free, and Tyler The Creator.
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Blank Face LP
by ScHoolboy Q
July 8, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, E-40, Jadakiss, Miguel, Candice Pillay, Lance Skiiiwalker, Vince Staples, SZA, Tha Dogg Pound, TF and Kanye West.
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CrasH Talk
by ScHoolboy Q
April 26, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, 6LACK, Kid Cudi, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
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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.
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Tomorrow
by Sean Kingston
September 22, 2009
The second album for the Jamaican-born singer features Good Charlotte, Pitbull, and Wyclef Jean as guest artists.
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Mic Tyson
by Sean Price
October 30, 2012
The third full-length studio release from the Brooklyn rapper includes such guests and producers as Pharoahe Monch, The Alchemist, 9th Wonder, and Khrysis.
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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.
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Family and Friends
by Serengeti
July 19, 2011
Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth.
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C.A.R.
by Serengeti
June 26, 2012
The latest release from Chicago rapper David Cohen as Serengeti (he also releases albums under the name Kenny Dennis) was recorded with Odd Nosdam and DJ/producer Jel.
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Kenny Dennis LP
by Serengeti
June 25, 2013
Produced by Odd Nosdam, the Chicago rapper's latest full-length release is a follow-up to his Kenny Dennis EP as his mustached alter ego.
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Timeless
by Sergio Mendes
February 14, 2006
The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.
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Black Up
by Shabazz Palaces
June 28, 2011
The Seattle-based project, including Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets, is Sub Pop's first hip-hop signing.
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Lese Majesty
by Shabazz Palaces
July 29, 2014
This is the second full-length release from the Seattle-based experimental hip-hop group led by Ishmael Butler.
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Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star
by Shabazz Palaces
July 14, 2017
One of two concept albums released on the same day for the hip-hop duo of Ishmael Butler and Tendai "Baba" Maraire about a being from another world named Quazars was recorded over two weeks in Seattle with producer Erik Blood.
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Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines
by Shabazz Palaces
July 14, 2017
One of two concept albums released on the same day for the hip-hop duo of Ishmael Butler and Tendai "Baba" Maraire about a being from another world named Quazars was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Sunny Levine (grandson of Quincy Jones).
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The Don of Diamond Dreams
by Shabazz Palaces
April 17, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the duo of Ishmael Butler and Tende ‘Baba’ Maraire feature guest appearances from Darius, Carlos Overall, Purple Tape Nate, and Stas THEE Boss.
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Robed in Rareness [EP]
by Shabazz Palaces
October 27, 2023
The seven-track EP release from Shabazz Palaces features guest appearances by Lavarr the Starr, Lil Tracy, O Finess, Porter Ray, Royce the Choice, and Camp Lo's Geechi Suede.
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Exotic Birds Of Prey
by Shabazz Palaces
March 29, 2024
The seven-track mini-album from Ishmael Butler's rap project Shabazz Palaces features guest appearances by Irene Barber, Cobra Coil, Japreme Magnetic, Lavarr the Starr, Ocnotes, Purple Tape Nate, and Stas Thee Boss.
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TSOL
by Shad
October 5, 2010
The latest album for the Canadian rapper was nominated for a Polaris Music Prize.
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Ratchet
by Shamir
May 19, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Las Vegas dance-pop artist was produced by Nick Sylvester.
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Mudboy
by Sheck Wes
October 5, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the New York rapper was self-mixed and features production from 16yrold, Redda, Take A Daytrip, and YungLunchBox.
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Pure Beauty
by Shirt
February 9, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the New York City indie rapper features contributions from such artists as Chase, Ricky Dubs, Donnie Fontaine, Brady James, Joe Hov, Marie Matusz, New York, San Holo, Steel Tipped Dove, Wonder Breed, and Zois.
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Shwayze
by Shwayze
August 19, 2008
The California rapper/reality-TV star releases his debut album, which features cowriter/producer Cisco Adler on backing vocals.
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Godfather Buried Alive
by Shyne
August 10, 2004
The B.I.G. soundalike has managed to generate a great deal of buzz for his second solo disc, chiefly by being behind bars, where he's serving out a ten-year prison term resulting from a bad night on the town with P Diddy. The vocals on one track were literally phoned in from prison, while production is handled by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze and more.
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Silk Rhodes
by Silk Rhodes
December 2, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Baltimore duo of Sasha Desree and producer Michael Collins.
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My World, My Way
by Silkk The Shocker
February 27, 2001
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Bad Time Zoo
by Sims
February 15, 2011
The second solo album for the Minnesota-raised rapper was produced by Lazerbeak.
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Return Of Dragon
by Sisqó
June 19, 2001
This is actor-singer Sisqo's sophomore effort, following his 1999 debut 'Unleash The Dragon.' (Sense a pattern here?) Teddy Riley produced the lead single, "Can I Live."
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Konnichiwa
by Skepta
May 6, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BBK, D Double E, ASAP Nast, JME, Novelist, Wiley, Pharrell Williams and Young Lord.
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Ignorance Is Bliss
by Skepta
May 31, 2019
The fifth Full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from B Live, Boy Better Know, Lancey Foux, J Hus, Key, Lay-Z, Cheb Rabi, Nafe Smallz, and WizKid.
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Insomnia
by Skepta/Chip/Young Adz
March 27, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the collaboration between British rappers Skepta, Chip and Young Adz features a guest appearance from Dirtbike LB of D-Block Europe.
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Don't Get Too Close
by Skrillex
February 18, 2023
The surprise release for Skrillex features guest appearances from Beam, Justin Bieber, Bladee, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Chief Keef, Corbin, Don Toliver, Anthony Green, Kid Cudi, Swae Lee, PinkPantheress, Prentiss, Trippie Redd, and Yung Lean.
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Don't Look Down
by Skylar Grey
July 9, 2013
The debut release for Holly Brook under the name Skylar Grey was executive produced by Eminem and Alex Da Kid with guest appearances by Angel Haze, Travis Barker, Big Sean and Eminem.
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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.
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Music for My Friends
by Skyzoo
June 23, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Bilal, Black Thought (of The Roots), Apollo Brown, and Jadakiss.
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Slaughterhouse
by Slaughterhouse
August 11, 2009
The debut album for the rap group composed of Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce da 5'9.
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Excelsior
by Slauson Malone 1
October 6, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Jasper Marsalis as Slauson Malone 1 is said to be inspired "by everything from Grammy award-winning composer Wendy Carlos, to the similarities between falling out of love and a nuclear half-life."
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Mr. Brown
by Sleepy Brown
October 3, 2006
This is the debut LP for the Atlanta-based singer best known for his work with OutKast and as a member of the Organized Noize crew.
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Nothing Great About Britain
by slowthai
May 17, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British grime rapper features guest appearances from Jaykae, Mura Masa and Skepta.
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Tyron
by slowthai
February 12, 2021
The second full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, James Blake, Deb Never, Denzel Curry, Dominic Fike, Mount Kimbie, and Skepta.
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UGLY
by slowthai
March 3, 2023
The third full-length release for British rapper slowthai was produced by Dan Carey and features contributions from Kwes Darko, Ethan P. Flynn, Jockstrap’s Taylor Skye, Beabadoobee's Jacob Bugden, Fontaines D.C.'s Liam Toon.
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Trinity (Past, Present and Future)
by Slum Village
August 13, 2002
The Detroit hip-hop trio returns with a sophomore LP, following a well-received 2000 debut album. Founding member Jay Dee is no longer with the group (and has been replaced by rapper Elzhi), although he guest produces three tracks.
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Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit
by Slum Village
June 29, 2004
This is the third LP for the Detroit hip-hop group, now down to a duo after the departure of MC Baatin. Kanye West, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Melanie are among the guests.
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Evolution
by Slum Village
July 2, 2013
The seventh full-length studio release for the rap trio features guest appearances from such artists as Big Pooh, Blu, Havoc, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Joe Scudda.
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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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Rugby Thompson
by Smoke DZA
June 19, 2012
The New York rapper's latest release was produced by Harry Fraud.
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Dream.Zone.Achieve
by Smoke DZA
April 1, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Joey Badass, Cam'ron, Curren$y, Kobe, Ty Dolla Sign, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Don't Smoke Rock
by Smoke DZA
December 2, 2016
The debut full-length collaboration between Smoke DZA and Pete Rock features guest appearances from Dave East, Mac Miller, Rick Ross, Royce da 5'9", and Wale.
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Tha Last Meal
by Snoop Dogg
December 19, 2000
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Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Boss
by Snoop Dogg
November 26, 2002
Snoop's sixth LP features production work from The Neptunes and DJ Premier (among others), with guest appearances by Redman, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Jay-Z, and Ludacris.
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R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
by Snoop Dogg
November 16, 2004
This self-proclaimed masterpiece from the veteran rapper features production work from The Neptunes. Other guests include Nelly, Bootsy Collins, and those old hip-hop standbys, The Bee Gees.
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Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
by Snoop Dogg
November 21, 2006
Dr. Dre, Timbaland and the Neptunes are among the producers for an album that finds Snoop joined by The Game, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, R. Kelly, Brandy, and others.
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Ego Trippin'
by Snoop Dogg
March 11, 2008
The ninth studio album includes guest artists such as Charlie Wilson, Too Short, Raphael Saadiq, and Pharrell.
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Malice N Wonderland
by Snoop Dogg
December 8, 2009
The latest album for the rapper features such guests as Brandy, The Dream, R. Kelly, Pharrell, and Soulja Boy.
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Doggumentary
by Snoop Dogg
March 29, 2011
The legendary rapper's release is his self-proclaimed sequel to his 1993 debut, Doggystyle, and features a slew of guest artists, from Kanye West to Willie Nelson.
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Mac and Devin Go to High School [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Snoop Dogg
December 13, 2011
Bruno Mars, Curren$y, Juicy J, and Mike Posner guest on the Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's soundtrack to their 2012 film, Mac and Devin Go to High School.
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Bush
by Snoop Dogg
May 12, 2015
The 13th studio release for the rapper was produced by Pharrell features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Gwen Stefani, T.I., Charlie Wilson, and Stevie Wonder.
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Coolaid
by Snoop Dogg
July 15, 2016
The 14th full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features guest appearances from E-40, Jazze Pha, Jeremih, October London, Suga Free, Swizz Beatz, Too $hort, Trick Trick, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Neva Left
by Snoop Dogg
May 19, 2017
The 15th full-length studio release fro the rapper features guest appearances by B-Real, BADBADNOTGOOD, Big Bub, Big Tray Deee, Devin the Dude, DJ Battlecat, K CAMP, Kaytranada, Wiz Khalifa, KRS-One, Method Man, Nef The Pharaoh, October London, Redman, Rick Ross, Stresmatic, Teena Marie, Too $hort, and Charlie Wilson.
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Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love
by Snoop Dogg
March 16, 2018
The gospel-influenced 16th full-length studio release for the rap artist features guest appearances from such artists as Chris Bolton, Kim Burrell, The Clark Sisters, Daz Dillinger, Faith Evans & 3rd Generation (Bereal Family), Jazze Pha, Patti LaBelle, Mali Music, Sly Pyper, and Charlie Wilson.
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Snoop Dogg Presents: The Algorithm
by Snoop Dogg
November 19, 2021
The first release on the Def Jam label for rapper Snoop Dogg features guest appearances from such artists as Eric Bellinger, Benny The Butcher, Mary J. Blige, Blxst, Busta Rhymes, D Smoke, Dave East, Fabolous, Jadakiss, October London, Malaya, Method Man, Redman, Ty Dolla $ign, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Selling Live Water
by Sole
January 21, 2003
This is the latest challenging release for Sole, one of the founders of the anticon collective of underground hip-hop artists.
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Live From Rome
by Sole
March 1, 2005
Nope, it's neither of those things. The anticon rapper's third LP is a studio recording from the East Bay, with Odd Nosdam providing the beats.
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Hello Cruel World
by Sole and the Skyrider Band
July 19, 2011
Anticon cofounder Tim Holland releases his third album with the Skyrider Band.
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No More Heroes
by Solillaquists Of Sound
August 4, 2009
This is the second album for the Orlando, Florida-based hip-hop group.
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8 Million Stories
by Soul Position
October 7, 2003
This is the full-length debut for the Ohio-based duo of acclaimed hip-hop producer RJD2 and emcee Blueprint.
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Things Go Better With RJ And Al
by Soul Position
April 4, 2006
The duo of RJD2 and Blueprint return with a second collaboration.
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souljaboytellem.Com
by Soulja Boy Tell Em
October 2, 2007
The sophomore album for the crunk- and snap-influenced rapper features Arab and I-15.
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iSouljaBoyTellem
by Soulja Boy Tell Em
December 16, 2008
The follow-up to Souljboytellem.com was produced with producer Mr. Collipark and Polow Da Don.
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The DeAndre Way
by Soulja Boy Tell Em
November 30, 2010
Titled after his birth-given name, Soulja Boy's third album is filled with catchy hooks and speaker-busting beats, keeping him one of the most ringtone-ready recording artists in the rap game.
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There Is Only Now
by Souls of Mischief
August 19, 2014
The sixth studio release for the rap group features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, William Hart, Scarub, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Snoop Dogg.
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Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of Spaceghostpurrp
by SpaceGhostPurrp
June 12, 2012
The debut full-length studio album for the Miami-based producer/rapper who also worked with A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, contains new material and re-recorded tracks from his mixtapes.
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Everything Is Boring & Everyone Is a F--king Liar
by Spank Rock
September 27, 2011
Naeem Juwan returns as Spank Rock, and his second album features such guests as Santigold, Big Freedia, and Pharrell Williams.
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Speech Therapy
by Speech Debelle
August 18, 2009
The British artist releases her debut album produced by Wayne Lotek.
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Freedom of Speech
by Speech Debelle
February 21, 2012
This is the follow-up to her 2009 Mercury Music Prize-winning self-titled debut album.
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