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Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
September 3, 2021
UK Hip Hop
,
Conscious Hip Hop
,
Neo-Soul
Critic Score
90
36
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
2
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McKinley Dixon - For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her
May 7, 2021
Jazz Rap
,
Conscious Hip Hop
,
Southern Hip Hop
Critic Score
88
5
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
3
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Dave - We're All Alone In This Together
July 23, 2021
Conscious Hip Hop
,
UK Hip Hop
Critic Score
88
19
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
4
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Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST
June 25, 2021
West Coast Hip Hop
,
Hip Hop
,
Jazz Rap
,
Hardcore Hip Hop
,
Neo-Soul
Critic Score
86
25
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
5
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SAULT - Nine
June 25, 2021
Neo-Soul
,
UK Hip Hop
,
R&B
Critic Score
86
14
reviews
Amazon
6
.
Ghetts - Conflict Of Interest
February 19, 2021
UK Hip Hop
,
Grime
,
Conscious Hip Hop
Critic Score
86
10
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
7
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Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teeth
March 5, 2021
Neo-Soul
,
Experimental Hip Hop
Critic Score
84
19
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
8
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Ray BLK - Access Denied
October 1, 2021
Pop Rap
,
Contemporary R&B
Critic Score
83
7
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
9
.
Loraine James - Reflection
June 4, 2021
IDM
,
UK Bass
,
UK Drill
,
Glitch Hop
Critic Score
83
10
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
10
.
Armand Hammer & The Alchemist - HARAM
March 26, 2021
Abstract Hip Hop
,
East Coast Hip Hop
,
Jazz Rap
,
Hardcore Hip Hop
Critic Score
82
9
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
11
.
JPEGMAFIA - LP!
October 22, 2021
Experimental Hip Hop
,
Hardcore Hip Hop
,
Glitch Hop
,
Cloud Rap
Critic Score
82
5
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
12
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KA - A Martyr's Reward
August 13, 2021
Abstract Hip Hop
,
Drumless
,
East Coast Hip Hop
,
Conscious Hip Hop
Critic Score
81
6
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
13
.
Lil Nas X - MONTERO
September 17, 2021
Pop Rap
,
Pop
Critic Score
81
24
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
14
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Nas - King’s Disease II
August 6, 2021
East Coast Hip Hop
Critic Score
81
11
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
15
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Sleaford Mods - Spare Ribs
January 15, 2021
UK Hip Hop
,
Post-Punk
Critic Score
81
24
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
16
.
Injury Reserve - By the Time I Get to Phoenix
September 15, 2021
Experimental Hip Hop
,
Glitch Hop
,
Abstract Hip Hop
,
Experimental
Critic Score
81
11
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
17
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Backxwash - I LIE HERE BURIED WITH MY RINGS AND MY DRESSES
June 20, 2021
Horrorcore
,
Industrial Hip Hop
,
Industrial Metal
,
Experimental Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
8
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
18
.
Kojaque - Town’s Dead
June 25, 2021
Abstract Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
5
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
19
.
Paris Texas - BOY ANONYMOUS
May 14, 2021
Pop Rap
,
Rap Rock
,
Experimental Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
7
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
20
.
Tony Allen - There Is No End
May 7, 2021
Experimental Hip Hop
,
Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
11
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
21
.
Mach-Hommy - Pray For Haiti
May 21, 2021
Abstract Hip Hop
,
Jazz Rap
,
East Coast Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
7
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
22
.
Moor Mother - Black Encyclopedia of the Air
September 17, 2021
Abstract Hip Hop
,
Conscious Hip Hop
,
Experimental Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
9
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
23
.
Arca - KicK iii
December 1, 2021
Deconstructed Club
,
Glitch Hop
,
Experimental Hip Hop
,
Latin Electronic
Critic Score
80
19
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
24
.
Nas - Magic
December 24, 2021
East Coast Hip Hop
,
Boom Bap
Critic Score
79
9
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
25
.
Aesop Rock & Blockhead - Garbology
November 12, 2021
Abstract Hip Hop
,
East Coast Hip Hop
Critic Score
79
8
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
1
2
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