Black Thought - Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane And Abel
73

black thought needs better producers because this album is just so disappointing. The middle of this album is unbelievably average considering how good bt does despite the mid production but the start and end are strong on this project nonetheless. Best songs: Good morning, steak um, fuel

Curren$y - 7/30
64

a decent mixtape but has a few songs that are just meh. Best songs: east side sharks, electric eyes, when kush clouds rain

Metro Boomin - Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa
35

78 minutes of my life im never getting back

Blu & Exile - Below the Heavens
89

blu outdoes himself time and time again on this album. Exile’s beat selection is perfect. This duo is one of the most underrated hip hop duos of all time. Below the heavens is relatable, thought provoking, and a rare anomaly in a rap world which constantly reminds us about being rich and famous. Blu makes this album for people to use it as an outlet, to help people remind themselves that some rappers are normal people too who have struggles and hardships that can’t be solved by ... read more

Black Thought & Salaam Remi - Streams of Thought, Vol. 2
78

conception is one of the best songs in black thoughts entire catalogue; including his music as part of the roots. The production is angelic, and black thought just delivers bar after bar. Other than the final song though this album is nothing to write home about. It’s a good album but isnt as good as volume 1 unfortunately. Best songs: conception, get outlined, fentanyl

Conway the Machine - Reject 2
78

a classic Griselda album that has aged really well considering it turns 10 years old in November. Best songs: Rex Ryan, beloved, sky joint

82

refreshingly consistent and fails to disappoint. Every song is well-produced, and west and con hold their weight on every track. Best songs: fendi seats, richer porter, alligator straps

Black Thought - Streams of Thought, Vol. 1
77

solid, thought provoking lyrics that perfectly fit the beats from 9th wonder.

Rome Streetz - Noise Kandy 3
83

ridiculously underrated, ridiculously good production and ridiculously good perfomances from Rome streetz that consistently show for the entire length. Best songs: Laps around the Sun, blood all over the money, 96 nauti windbreaker shit

McKinley Dixon - Magic, Alive!
90

I’d be surprised if this doesn’t end up as the best album from 2025. Such a refreshing listen; 0 misses and just an all round very enjoyable experience from start to finish. Best songs: Run Run Run pt II, Magic, Alive!, All the loved ones

Guru - Jazzmatazz Volume 1
91

a stroke of pure genius. One of the most subgenre defining records. Jazzmatazz volume 1 is exactly what is says on its cover. “An experimental fusion of hip-hop and jazz”. My sole critique is that at times I enjoy the production more than guru and I feel like sometimes the production is outshining him, but nonetheless this is a brilliant album. Best songs: Transit Ride, Loungin', Sights In The City

Al Green - Let's Stay Together
85

very surprised this isn’t a must hear, because it’s incredible, and sounds great for its time. Best songs: How can you mend a broken heart, let’s stay together, Judy

EsDeeKid - Rebel
87

instant classic. infinite replay value. only 20 mins long. esdee is definitely my favourite in the ug scene rn. literally no skips. This being his first album is very impressive. Hopefully he can keep this up and maybe drop more consistently for the rest of 2025. Best songs: cali man, 4 raws, mist

The Roots - …and then you shoot your cousin
70

if this album wasn’t so conceptually strong, it would easily be 15-20 ratings lower. At the crux of it, this is a very average album, but the concepts conveyed by The Roots within this album make it worth listening to. A very light listen; just 11 tracks running for just over half an hour, and then you shoot your cousin is certainly not their best, but is a fine addition to their catalogue nonetheless. Best Songs: Black Rock, Understand, The Dark

Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time
89

how a double LP this consistently great is fairly under the radar baffles me. Despite a 90 minute run time with 22 tracks, this project flies by when you’re listening. if not for the gat this would certainly be the best hip hop album that released in 2017. Best songs: The Light, Bury Me In Gold, Drinking Sessions

Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway
79

this doesn’t get the praise it deserves. A very solid record with some brilliant songs. Best songs: what we do, don’t cross the line, all my life

D'Angelo - I Found My Smile Again
98

No words this is literally insanely good

D'Angelo - Black Messiah
91

One of the greatest 3 albums runs in all of music. Best songs: Really Love, The Charade, Another Life

D'Angelo - Voodoo
98

So tempted to give it 100 but a couple songs let it down(Africa hate will not be tolerated it’s still a great song). Best songs: untitled, greatdayndamornin’, feel like makin love

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