say what you want it's catchy as fuck

Nice cover, nice concept, nice beats. This shit slaps.

Beats on here are crazy

Gave this a listen because Pitchfork liked it, but was honestly underwhelmed. Mike Will has some nice beats on here, but this is by no means his best work, and Trouble came off to me as generic and a subpar rapper. None of the big-name collabs on here really did it for me either. Not terrible, but with a more capable rapper this could have been a lot better.

Standouts: Real is Rare, Wuzzam Wuzzup

Underwhelming

Logic returns with an album that appeared to be knotty and complex, but was ironically rather straightforward: it's a record with clear-cut bright spots, and clear-cut flaws.

I think the thing I liked the most about this album was how each song was focused and had a distinct, clear purpose, whether it was battling his inner demons of anxiety or his race or the political state of America. Sonically, I also thought it was a continuation of the consistently solid production we're used to seeing ... read more

Big Boi's debut solo album feels like a missed opportunity. After spending years playing second fiddle to Andre 3000 in Outkast, he finally got to showcase his underrated skill on a full-length album, but a majority of the album felt like pointless filler. There were a few gems in here, like Shine Blockas, but overall I thought this album sounded mediocre and inessential, and I came away somewhat disappointed as a result.

While this album may not be on the same level of the masterworks that are his previous two albums, DAMN. is still an introspective, personal, and whip-smart offering from Kendrick. The individual songs are executed perfectly, and his vision has never been clearer. His personal insights on his current state of mind and the trappings of fame are great to listen to, since I feel like he hasn't released a really personal album since Section.80. Really happy with this album, definitely an AOTY ... read more

While this is well-produced and the vocals aren't awful, NAV's basic and shallow songwriting prevents this album from being any better than it is. The best songs on the album are the ones that deviate the most from the formulaic and monotonous sound that plagues the worse ones.

One of the realest and most soulful albums in existence. As a more seasoned veteran, he sharply portrays the Chi with restrained optimism, learning from and preaching about his past but still hopeful his people can continue to grow. The verses and features (especially prime Kanye) are excellent, but what really pushes this album over the top for me is its residual value, inspiring an entire city to be great.

While I respect Common's lyricism and artistic craft, I felt like this album was too inconsistent for me to consider it really good. He has moments of brilliance (The Light), but there were also points where I thought it became incredibly dense, unfocused, or that Com was just reaching too much. The production is great, but I think if he better executed his ideas in my view, this could have been better.

Not quite as good as 1999, but not to be overlooked

Really dope, underrated throwback west-coast album. Cardo's g-funk influenced production is spot on, and Payroll Giovanni's verses are surprisingly sharp, he sounds like a seasoned vet. Even more impressive to me considering neither of these guys are from Cali and it feels so authentic.

An artfully crafted, hauntingly beautiful debut album from Sampha. I almost feel guilty enjoying listening to the cathartic pain he expresses in these 10 tracks. His voice is incredible, and the way he contorts it to express his emotions is amazing to listen to.

Ok I'll admit this bumps but to me its nothing special, idk why its so hyped up. Lyrically or content-wise this isn't anything new, it just has a dope sample and some edgy bars that make emo 12 year olds jizz their pants.

This score is just for XO Tour Llif3, TM88 beat is fucking unreal and I like how it has an actual purpose to it in comparison to the rest of his discography/the rest of mumble rap. Like you can hear the hurt in this man's voice. Idgaf about the rest of these songs on this EP or whatever but when Joey Bada$$ AKA "real rap" calls a "mumble rap" song the best track of the year you know you're doing something right.

To be honest, even as a Joey Bada$$ fan, I was sorta skeptical of this album coming in knowing the concept of it, but he certainly proved me wrong. AABA is a great example of how politically-charged hip-hop doesn't have to be as abrasive as Straight Outta Compton or as direct as "F*ck Donald Trump"; even as the political theme is omnipresent throughout the album, the production is excellent and Joey expertly weaves his rhetoric within his boom-bap roots. I think the quality of this ... read more

GoldLink is back with another quality set of chill, funky, dance-infused tracks. Apparently there's supposed to be some sort of narrative throughout the album that I couldn't really make out, but regardless I enjoyed it. Really glad to see him begin to settle into a niche and make consistently dope stuff.

Triple Beam Dreams is incredible

Couldn't ask for much more from this. Great album.