Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal – DOOMED!
Now this is a break-up album. Long-time friends Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal team up for a razor-sharp record that showcases their impressive skills.
Hip Hop
Vince Staples – Cry Baby
For all the noisy guitars, there is so much more to Cry Baby—lyrically, thematically, and even musically—that exemplifies the very best of Hip Hop.
Drake – ICEMAN
The battered and bruised Canadian star attempts to reclaim his throne by releasing three records on the same day. Worryingly, Iceman is arguably the best of the three.
ELUCID & Sebb Bash – I Guess U Had To Be There
The follow-up to 2024’s abrasive Revelator sees NYC rapper ELUCID teaming up with Swiss producer Sebb Bash.
RJD2 & Supastition – According To...
Hip Hop veterans RJD2 and Supastition deliver a mature, satisfying, and genuinely exciting record—reconnecting with the spirit of ’90s underground Hip Hop without falling into the familiar tropes that dilute the genre’s effectiveness today.
IDK – E.T.D.S. A Mixtape by .idk.
Maryland rapper IDK hits new heights on his latest mixtape, which features MF DOOM, RZA, Pusha T, and a top-notch cast of producers.
A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb
New York rapper A$AP Rocky struggles to find consistency on his fourth LP—and first since 2018’s lacklustre Testing.