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JPEGMAFIA - EXPERIMENTAL RAP
JPEGMAFIA
EXPERIMENTAL RAP
2026 • LP
75
May 21
Tiffany Day - HALO
Tiffany Day
HALO
2026 • LP
85
May 20
Drake - MAID OF HONOUR
Drake
MAID OF HONOUR
2026 • LP
20
May 19
Skepta - Konnichiwa
Skepta
Konnichiwa
2016 • LP
80
May 18
Drake - ICEMAN
Drake
ICEMAN
2026 • LP
55
May 17
Samara Cyn - backroads
Samara Cyn
backroads
2025 • EP
75
May 15
Samara Cyn - The Drive Home
Samara Cyn
The Drive Home
2024 • EP
80
May 15
leroy - status update music
leroy
status update music
2026 • LP
75
May 15
Drake - HABIBTI
Drake
HABIBTI
2026 • LP
35
May 15

Pinned Review

Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly
100

!!! - MY 100 REVIEW - !!!
I've decided that my 100th rating on aoty is the highest-rated album of all time on this site.

"To Pimp a Butterfly" is one of the most important albums in the history of not only hip-hop but also music in general. On this album, Kendrick discusses racism in society and politics, as well as the problems facing African-American society in the United States. Songs like "The Blacker the Berry" and "Institutionazed" directly address ... read more

Recent Reviews

JPEGMAFIA - EXPERIMENTAL RAP
75

I'm a bit disappointed. JPEGMAFIA's latest album, "EXPERIMENTAL RAP," isn't a bad project; it has interesting beats, some cool lyrics, and a cool flow. However, compared to JPEG's previous albums, it's a huge step down. Considering that his latest album from 2024 is one of my favorites off all time, I think he's capable of more. "EXPERIMENTAL RAP," surprisingly, isn't that experimental, but it definitely doesn't sound like a typical ... read more

Tiffany Day - HALO
85

A very enjoyable and well-done album. Tiffany Day's 2026 project is truly a pleasure to listen to. Throughout its slightly over 30-minute runtime, "HALO" never lets you get bored. The production is consistently amazing and brilliant, complemented by truly excellent vocals and lyrics. The entire album is simply a pleasure to listen to and never lets you get bored. It has cool electric beats, interesting lyrics, and pleasant vocals—everything a good electropop album needs.

Drake - MAID OF HONOUR
20

I honestly have no fucking words for how Drake can release three albums when everyone expects a major comeback, and each of them is either shitty or mediocre. "Maid of Honor" is definitely the worst of Drake's recent albums. The entire 45 minutes are a failed and clumsy experiment that's truly difficult to listen to in its entirety. There are 14 tracks here, and not a single one is above a 6/10. It's fucking incredible. Production-wise, we have a very weak performance ... read more

Benny the Butcher - The Plugs I Met
75

A very cool and well-done EP. The first part, "The Plugs I Met," released in 2019, only has six tracks and an intro, yet it's still a pleasant listen. The lyrics are very good, as is the production, but I'm personally not a fan of the flow that is characteristic of Griselda members. Despite this, the project is overall very good. However, the best verses on the album belong to guests like Black Thought and Pusha T.

Skepta - Konnichiwa
80

Skepta's "Konnichiwa" is one of the most influential UK modern rap albums. Throughout, there's a really good lyrical performance and a great flow that's characteristic of Skepta. The production on the album is also top-notch, and everything has a grime feel. Ultimately, I think it's a really cool project, and I'll definitely be coming back to it for the catchy beats and great flow.


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