Someone has to stop Drake from having crash sleepovers in the studio.

FAV TRACKS: PAPI’S HOME, LOVE ALL, YEBBA’S HEARTBREAK, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE

LEAST FAV TRACK: GIRLS WANT GIRLS

Doechii really starts finding her unique sound on this mixtape.

FAV TRACKS: BOILED PEANUTS, DENIAL IS A RIVER, HIDE N SEEK, WAIT, BOOM BAP, NISSAN ALTIMA, SLIDE, BEVERLY HILLS, ALLIGATOR BITES NEVER HEAL

LEAST FAV TRACK: GTFO

The production done by the remarkable and extraordinary Q-Tip helps LL Cool J rediscover the old sound and lyrical style from his heyday.

FAV TRACKS: SPIRIT OF CYRUS, THE FORCE, SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL, BLACK CODE SUITE, PASSION, 30 DECEMBERS, RUNNIT BACK, HUEY IN THE CHAIR, PRAISE HIM, MURDERGRAM DUEX

LEAST FAV TRACK: PROCLIVITIES

Tyler goes his most introspective yet with some great insights into his stances on his personal issues and the ones around him.

FAV TRACKS: NOID, DARLING, I, HEY JANE, STICKY, TAKE YOUR MASK OFF, THOUGHT I WAS DEAD, LIKE HIM, BALLOON

LEAST FAV TRACK: JUDGE JUDY

Even though modern trap style production isn’t Freddie’s best backdrop musically, it still allows him to do what he does best.

FAV TRACKS: COSMO FREESTYLE, WOLVERINE, RABBIT ISLAND, 30 GIRLFRIENDS, STEEL DOORS, WALK IT OFF, RUTHLESS, ORIGAMI, ON THE SET

LEAST FAV TRACK: STATUS

After an incredibly one-sided beef, Kendrick delivers a victory lap album that encapsulates the spirit of west coast hip-hop.

FAV TRACKS: WACCED OUT MURALS, SQUABBLE UP, LUTHER, HEY NOW, REINCARNATED, TV OFF, DODGER BLUE, PEEKABOO, HEART PT. 6, GLORIA

LEAST FAV TRACK: GNX

Ice Cube’s lyrical abilities have been on a decline across a few decades , and unfortunately the production doesn’t help that much either.

FAV TRACKS: IT’S MY EGO, SO SENSITIVE, SHE’S SANCTIFIED, GHETTO STORY, FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE IN PARADISE, BREAK THE MIRROR

LEAST FAV TRACK: 3 LIL PIGGIES

Snoop and Dre cemented their position in the story of hip-hop long ago, but this album is a surprisingly amazing addition to both of their catalogs.

FAV TRACKS: SHANGRI-LA, OUTTA DA BLUE, HARD KNOCKS, GORGEOUS, LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE, THANK YOU, ANOTHER PART OF ME, SKYSCRAPERS, FIRE, GUNZ N SMOKE, STICCY SITUATION, NOW OR NEVER, THE NEGOTIATOR

LEAST FAV TRACK: PRESSURE

Conway continues to prove his skill in the Griselda collective with some great content but spotty execution.

FAV TRACKS: THE LIGHTNING ABOVE THE ADRIATIC SEA, BMG, DIAMONDS, HELL LET LOOSE, OTIS DRIFTWOOD, MAHOGANY WALLS, PARISIAN NIGHTS, ATTACHED WOOD, I NEVER SLEEP, HOLD BACK TEARS, DON’T EVEN FEEL REAL

LEAST FAV TRACK: SE7ENTEEN5IVE

Although Kanye is merely a shell of his former glory, this album still feels like there’s better to come.

FAV TRACKS: FATHER, ALL THE LOVE, PUNCH DRUNK, WHATEVER WORKS, MAMA’S FAVOURITE, BULLY, HIGHS AND LOWS, I CAN’T WAIT, PREACHER MAN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, DAMN

LEAST FAV TRACK: LAST BREATH

A Nas & DJ Premier collab album was long overdue and surprise they absolutely smashed it. Nas always delivers with the raps but Premier completely subverted my expectations with the production here.

FAV TRACKS: MY LIFE IS REAL, GIT READY, NY STATE OF MIND PT. 3, WELCOME TO THE UNDERGROUND, MADMAN, PAUSE TAPES, WRITERS, SONS, IT’S TIME, NASTY ESCO NASIR, BOUQUET, JUNKIE, SHINE TOGETHER, 3RD CHILDHOOD

LEAST FAV TRACK: MY STORY YOUR STORY

De La Soul made this heartfelt album with intent and passion in memory of Trugoy The Dove, and I cried listening to this. One of the greatest groups of all time.

FAV TRACKS: YUHDONTSTOP, SUNNY STORMS, GOOD HEALTH, THE PACKAGE, A QUICK 16 FOR MAMA, JUST HOW IT IS, DAY IN THE SUN, RUN IT BACK!!, DIFFERENT WORLD, PATTY CAKE, THE SILENT LIFE OF A TRUTH, EN EFF, BELIEVE, YOURS, PALM OF HIS HANDS, CABIN IN THE SKY, DON’T PUSH ME

LEAST FAV TRACK: CRUEL SUMMERS BRING FIRE LIFE!!

The most experimental Danny has ever gone in a project and for the most part he delivered on it.

FAV TRACKS: BOOK OF DANIEL, STARBURST, COPYCATS, FLOWERS, LIFT YOU UP, WHAT YOU SEE, BABY, 1L0V3MYL1F3!, RIGHT FROM WRONG, THE END, ALL4U

LEAST FAV TRACK: 1999

I was initially sceptical about this but it was great that they did this and it feels amazing to hear some never before heard verses from Lamont.

FAV TRACKS: HARLEM UNIVERSAL, U AIN’T GOTTA CHANCE, RHN, FRED SAMUEL PLAYGROUND, ALL ALONE, FOREVER, 7 MINUTE FREESTYLE, DOO WOP FREESTYLE ‘99, GRANTS TOMB ‘97, HOW WILL I MAKE IT, PUT THE MIC DOWN

LEAST FAV TRACK: BIG LEE & REG

I always knew that Havoc and The Alchemist would act do best they could for Prodigy, and they delivered and it bangs hard.

FAV TRACKS: AGAINST THE WORLD, GUNFIRE, EASY BRUH, LOOK AT ME, THE M. THE O. THE B. THE B, DOWN FOR YOU, TAJ MAHAL, SCORE POINTS, MY ERA, POUR THE HENNY, CLEAR BLACK NIGHTS, DISCONTINUED

LEAST FAVOURITE TRACK: MR. MAGIK

Wished for something a bit better but it’s still a quality album nonetheless.

FAV TRACKS: SUPAFLEE, HIGHROLLER, READY TO LOVE, BK’S FINEST, 3 FEET AWAY, SPEEDIN’ THROUGH THE RAIN, STILL, LONELY AT THE TOP

LEAST FAV TRACK: UNDERWATER

One of those sequels that work in its own great way, even Ghostface was recapturing some of the feeling from the original.

FAV TRACKS: IRON MAN, SAMPLE 420, CURTIS MAY, 4TH DISCIPLE, GEORGY PORGY, BREAK BEATS, BEAT BOX, RAP KINGPIN, THE TRIAL, LOVE ME ANYMORE, METAPHYSICS, CANDYLAND, THE ZOOM, YOU MA FRIEND

LEAST FAV TRACK: SOUL THANG

JID’s position in the future conversation of hip-hop legends is looking really good right now.

FAC TRACKS: YOUUGLY, GLORY, WRK, COMMUNITY, VCRS, SK8, WHOLEHEARTEDLY, NO BOO, ON MCAFEE, OF BLUE, K-WORD, FOR KEEPS

LEAST FAV TRACK: WHAT WE ON

A serious album of the year contender for sure with Freddie’s well established lyrical talent and the lavish production from a veteran producer.

FAV TRACKS: 1995, MAR-A-LAGO, LEMON PEPPER STEPPERS, ENSALADA, EMPANADAS, SKINNY SUGE II, FEELING, I STILL LOVE H.E.R., SHANGRI LA, GAS STATION SUSHI, LAVISH HABITS, GOLD FEET, A THOUSAND MOUNTAINS

LEAST FAV TRACK: JEAN CLAUDE

The fun and catchy production brought to the table meshes pretty good with Tyler’s natural charm.

FAV TRACKS: BIG POE, SUGAR ON MY TONGUE, SUCKA FREE, RING RING RING, DON’T TAP THE GLASS / TWEAKIN, DON’T YOU WORRY BABY, I’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU, TELL ME WHAT IT IS

LEAST FAV TRACK: MOMMANEM