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Black Thought & Danger Mouse - Cheat Codes
August 12, 2022
East Coast Hip Hop
Score
92
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Roc Marciano & The Alchemist - The Elephant Man's Bones
August 26, 2022
Gangsta Rap
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90
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Beyoncé - RENAISSANCE
July 29, 2022
Dance Pop
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90
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MAVI - Laughing so Hard, it Hurts
October 14, 2022
Abstract Hip Hop
Score
88
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Boldy James & Nicholas Craven - Fair Exchange No Robbery
September 30, 2022
Gangsta Rap
Score
88
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Ravyn Lenae - Hypnos
May 20, 2022
Neo-Soul
Score
86
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MIKE - Beware of the Monkey
December 21, 2022
Abstract Hip Hop
Score
84
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Larry June - Spaceships On The Blade
August 19, 2022
West Coast Hip Hop
Score
84
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
May 13, 2022
Conscious Hip Hop
Score
84
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Quelle Chris - DEATHFAME
May 13, 2022
Abstract Hip Hop
Score
84
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11
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Brent Faiyaz - WASTELAND
July 8, 2022
Alternative R&B
Score
84
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Young Dolph - Paper Route Frank
December 16, 2022
Southern Hip Hop
Score
82
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13
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CEO Trayle - HH5
October 31, 2022
Trap
Score
82
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14
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Fly Anakin - Frank
March 11, 2022
Abstract Hip Hop
Score
82
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15
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Nas - King's Disease III
November 11, 2022
East Coast Hip Hop
Score
82
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16
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Lupe Fiasco - DRILL MUSIC IN ZION
June 24, 2022
Conscious Hip Hop
Score
82
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Freddie Gibbs - $oul $old $eparately
September 30, 2022
Gangsta Rap
Score
82
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SZA - SOS
December 9, 2022
Contemporary R&B
Score
80
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DJ Drama & Jeezy - SNOFALL
October 21, 2022
Score
80
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Drakeo The Ruler - KEEP THE TRUTH ALIVE
September 30, 2022
West Coast Hip Hop
Score
80
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21
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Open Mike Eagle - Component System with the Auto Reverse
October 7, 2022
Abstract Hip Hop
Score
80
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22
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Steve Lacy - Gemini Rights
July 15, 2022
Neo-Soul
Score
80
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23
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Tony Shhnow - Reflexions
June 6, 2022
Southern Hip Hop
Score
80
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24
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Curren$y & The Alchemist - Continuance
February 18, 2022
Jazz Rap
Score
80
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Smino - Luv 4 Rent
October 28, 2022
Alternative R&B
Score
80
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This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings HipHopDX awarded albums throughout 2022.
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