A good introduction, albeit a wandering one.
The jazz great evokes this music’s golden era on a new set of live songs.
A quick, transitional recording for the veteran MC.
James refines his sound on this Blue Note debut, with impressive results.
Philadelphia rapper opts for brutal honesty on debut LP.
Compton MC matures quickly on this stirring major label debut.
A riveting expression of gratitude for J Dilla, and for Detroit itself.
California producer finds his happy place on this exceptional LP.
Kanye West’s long-awaited compilation sounds hasty and formulaic.
New York MC offers colourful dissections of his immediate surroundings.
New York rapper sounds rejuvenated on his 10th solo LP.
Odd Future singer delivers standout major label debut.
Jazz saxophonist evokes his family's fine reputation on this new LP.
Detroit producer honours underground hip hop on debut LP.
Globetrotting MC recalls vast experiences on solo debut.
Flocka’s latest tunes are sure to fit your local strip club’s set list.
Georgia rapper offers stark examination of societal ills on his sixth LP.
Esteemed songstress makes heartbreak sound good.
On her sophomore LP, the singer proves she can still churn a pop groove.
Glasper’s exceptional new LP merges jazz with alternative sounds.
The New York group tightens its sound with mixed results.
Italian's debut LP is an impressive step towards realising a defined identity.
Production takes precedence over Common’s rhymes on the rapper’s ninth studio LP.
The hip hop veterans prove they can tell a captivating story on their latest studio LP.
Washington, D.C. rapper goes for gloss on his sophomore album.
Versatile D.C. producer pays homage to hometown park.
Cool crooner doesn’t change his tune on second album.
California rapper sounds restless on his fourth album.
South London producer creates hip hop for the nerdy soul.
Twin megastars deliver regal hip hop with pop fizz.
