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Highest Rated Albums of 2014

Year
Genre
This is an ordered list of Complex's highest rated albums of 2014. Check out Complex's Year End List.

1. Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 2

Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 2
October 28, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
90
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2. D'Angelo - Black Messiah

D'Angelo - Black Messiah
December 15, 2014
Neo-Soul
Score
80
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3. J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive

J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive
December 9, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
80
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4. Gangsta Boo & Beatking - Underground Cassette Tape Music

Gangsta Boo & Beatking - Underground Cassette Tape Music
October 15, 2014
Score
80
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5. DJ Quik - The Midnight Life

DJ Quik - The Midnight Life
October 14, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
80
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6. Prince - Art Official Age

Prince - Art Official Age
September 30, 2014
R&B
Score
80
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7. Rich Gang - Tha Tour Part 1

Rich Gang - Tha Tour Part 1
September 29, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
80
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8. Chris Brown - X

Chris Brown - X
September 16, 2014
R&B
Score
80
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9. Jeezy - Seen It All: The Autobiography

Jeezy - Seen It All: The Autobiography
September 2, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
80
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10. Fabolous - The Young OG Project

Fabolous - The Young OG Project
December 25, 2014
Score
70
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11. Kevin Gates - Luca Brasi 2

Kevin Gates - Luca Brasi 2
December 16, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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12. Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint

Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint
December 15, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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13. K. Michelle - Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?

K. Michelle - Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?
December 9, 2014
R&B
Score
70
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14. Ghostface Killah - 36 Seasons

Ghostface Killah - 36 Seasons
December 9, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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15. Omarion - Sex Playlist

Omarion - Sex Playlist
December 2, 2014
Score
70
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16. A$AP Ferg - Ferg Forever

A$AP Ferg - Ferg Forever
November 28, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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Amazon

17. Big K.R.I.T. - Cadillactica

Big K.R.I.T. - Cadillactica
November 11, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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18. Azealia Banks - Broke With Expensive Taste

Azealia Banks - Broke With Expensive Taste
November 6, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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19. Wiley - Snakes & Ladders

Wiley - Snakes & Ladders
November 3, 2014
Score
70
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20. Tinashe - Aquarius

Tinashe - Aquarius
October 7, 2014
Alternative R&B
Score
70
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21. PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO

PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO
July 29, 2014
R&B
Score
70
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22. Common - Nobody's Smiling

Common - Nobody's Smiling
July 22, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
70
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23. Rick Ross - Hood Billionaire

Rick Ross - Hood Billionaire
November 24, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
60
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24. Migos - Rich Nigga Timeline

Migos - Rich Nigga Timeline
November 5, 2014
Score
60
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25. Teyana Taylor - VII

Teyana Taylor - VII
November 4, 2014
R&B
Score
60
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Complex awarded albums throughout 2014.
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