WhiteThought

billy woods’ 2025 album redefines hip-hop by making it addictively uncomfortable. The opener “jumpscare” sounds exactly how it you’d think. The writing throughout the project is up there with the best in music, whether it be his references to colonialism and oppression, or his infatuated toxic with a married woman on “misery”. Even if it isn’t your thing, you can’t deny that woods knows how to curate a project that aligns both lyrically and ... read more

D’angelo’s 2nd studio album Voodoo is the godfather of Neo-Soul. There’s such a loose and funky sound in every track, most notably through questlove’s revolutionary use of rushed snares, or the Dilla technique. The combined elements from various genres, whether it be boom bap, Afro beats or jazz, they are perfectly curated into a passionately thoughtful album. Also, untitled is of the best songs ever, the progression, the passion in the vocal delivery and the lyrics all ... read more

Such an underrated album from one of Chicago’s finest MC’s, maybe undermined by the other projects that came out under the same soulquarians group during the time. Firstly, the introspective cuts and storytelling on this album is so great, reflecting on relationships and family, most notably through his revenge in the track “revenge is a grandmother” where he tells the story of his payback on the people that robbed his grandma. The production from Dilla is so smooth and ... read more

A tribe called quest came back in 2016 with a comeback album that defied all expectations, in what could possibly be their best album to date in a stacked catalogue. The album overall follows many of the same politically charged subject matter, while also celebrating the late Phife Dawg with some beautifully heartfelt, sentimental moments. The album starts off relentlessly with Space Program, and sets the quality bar for the rest of the album high, as Q-Tip hits with the most relentless flows ... read more