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Stankonia OutKast 60725f
The greatest hip hop album of the 21st century.reviewed by Mike Diver
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The Ascent Wiley 2kn6j
An incoherent album from the grime godfather, but one full of loveable eccentricities.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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Indigoism The Underachievers 6q3c1w
Breaking out of the new New York, a young rap pair of palpable promise.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Wrath of Caine Pusha T 493x5y
Virginia rapper successfully expands his skill set on this lean mixtape.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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Fly Zone Le1f 1mi4d
This “alien from the NYC” deserves the chance to really fly.reviewed by Mike Diver
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K+ Kilo Kish a536f
The young rapper’s promise grows with this new, recommended mixtape.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Open Mic Mic Righteous 6fo72
An introductory taster on which the Kent MC displays sufficient flashes of talent.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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no world inc. 105jc
Gifted LA siblings come of age, and you’ll want what they’re having.reviewed by Si Hawkins
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A Moving Picture Devlin 204q45
Struggles to strike the right balance between street cred and pop appeal.reviewed by Alex Denney
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Land of 1000 Chances DJ Day 2r5p34
Deliciously mellow instrumentals from the Californian producer and DJ.reviewed by Mike Diver
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World Outside My Window Glenn Lewis 2t4d52
A polished, heartfelt collection of sincerely delivered RnB.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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Banana Skank EP Roots Manuva 286p3l
A quick, transitional recording for the veteran MC.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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The Trevor Nelson Collection Various Artists 4q734g
Authoritatively compiled 60-track collection of RnB classics.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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Long.Live.A$AP A$AP Rocky 6s5p3b
Debut album proper from the hyped New York rapper doesn't quite deliver.reviewed by Paul Lester
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Home Nosaj Thing 3r2g2j
A frequently beautiful second LP from the LA producer.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Tape One Young Fathers 17452y
Edinburgh-based rap trio impresses with this potential-rich collection.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours Big Boi 5y2x11
A second solo set that’s bold of ambition, but flawed of execution.reviewed by Darren Loucaides
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Black Salad Dels 2j255q
Ipswich rapper offers much more than a simple stopgap release.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Wu-Block Wu-Block 1x546k
A worthy, satisfying indulgence that’s been a long time coming.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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Girl on Fire Alicia Keys 164654
A new chapter begins for Keys on this confident, assured album.reviewed by Daryl Easlea