Ab-Soul - These Days...
81

VERY overhated, this is a great, yet pretty inconsistent, project that just barely doesn't reach the highs of Control System due to a few lackluster tracks. But those last three tracks (excluding W.R.O.H.) are some of my favorite 2010s rap songs ever.

Ab-Soul - Control System
86

Damn, probably the first time I agree with Buzz lol. But anyway, this is a really good project from Soul that features commentary on many important topics as well as some great flows and beats.

Black Thought & Danger Mouse - Cheat Codes
89

Super good, the production just really isn't my favorite style. Still, I can tell that this is Black Thought and Danger Mouse at the highest level for their respective skills.

Mobb Deep - Infinite
88

I didn't expect Prodigy to be so prevalent on this album, but he actually raps more than Havoc, I believe. Overall, very good but just slightly boring.

Mobb Deep - Hell on Earth
91

The production feels a lot more haunting and paranoid than their previous album, like a dark, horrorcore-ified version of Mobb Deep, and I dig it, but Havoc and Prodigy's rapping is the highlight.

Mobb Deep - The Infamous
94

I have completed the trilogy of mid-90s classic hip-hop: Illmatic, Enter The Wu-Tang, and now this. And all three are incredible. Great production from Havoc, but Q-Tip's production stole the show every song he was on. The bars are also great all around.

Kendrick Lamar - NATION.
NR

guys i dont think its releasing...

Chance the Rapper - STAR LINE
81

How TF did all of Chance's albums end up with the same score? Well, anyway, this definitely has Chance's best songs, but not a lot of consistency; that run in the middle is pretty unfortunate. Maybe his best? I don't know I'll have to revisit.

Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book
81

The best songs are, for sure, the more gospel and angelic songs, just like on Acid Rap. I guess I can see why The Big Day is so hated if it went more towards the rap direction. Anyway, great album and really just a fun + positive vibe! Probably better than Acid Rap, but it's a toss up.

Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap
81

I'll be honest, Chance's rapping and production style aren't my favorite, but this was still worth a listen for the 4-5 incredible and beautiful singing songs; those are definitely my favorites.

John Michel - Egotrip
90

Definitely an AOTY contender for me. It's just so consistent as opposed to my other favorite, Let God Sort Em Out, which has way higher highs but drags in some places. Overall, the production is amazing, huge Kanye inspiration for sure, and I also get some Lupe Fiasco vibes. The rapping also has some Kanye inspiration, and the lyrics are just really meaningful and emotional.

Yuno Miles - ALBUM
NR

I KNEW I WAS A MELON WHEN SHE SPIT OUT MY SEED 🗣️🔥

Ghostface Killah - Fishscale
87

Man, this album is such a fuckin' vibe.

Ghostface Killah - Supreme Clientele
83

Not quite as enjoyable as GFK's previous work, but they have different vibes. Supreme Clientele is way more upbeat and fun, with a lot more humor as well, displayed in the skits. While the bars are perfectly serviceable for a Wu-Tang album of this time, the production is almost entirely ahead of its time.

Ghostface Killah - Ironman
85

Very solid introduction to Ghostface. Good rapping as ever, and some unique production. From the OB4CL duology, and this, I could see Raekwon and Ghostface being one of my favorite duos ever.

Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
84

Probably one of the greatest rap sequels, even though it doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessor.

Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
90

This is one of the longest albums I've listened to in quite a while, yet I believe it deserves every second. The production, rapping, and storytelling are always top-notch, as you could expect from a Wu-Tang album, but I believe this is the best one I've heard since 36 Chambers.

JID - DiCaprio
74

Obviously JID isn't incredibly polished on this project, but I still enjoy this project quite a bit. Hoodbooger is a classic, but I guess there was a reason JID put it on The Never Story.

Method Man - Tical
80

Legitimately fell asleep listening to this album.

Ol' Dirty Bastard - Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
81

Imma be honest, the production carries HARD. ODB's rapping just isn't that good to carry an entire album because his main appeal is humor, even if he's got some pretty good verses here and there. And the funny tracks aren't even that funny imo. All that to say, pretty solid album.

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