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A good introduction, albeit a wandering one.
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The jazz great evokes this music’s golden era on a new set of live songs.
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A quick, transitional recording for the veteran MC.
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James refines his sound on this Blue Note debut, with impressive results.
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Philadelphia rapper opts for brutal honesty on debut LP.
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Compton MC matures quickly on this stirring major label debut.
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A riveting expression of gratitude for J Dilla, and for Detroit itself.
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California producer finds his happy place on this exceptional LP.
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Kanye West’s long-awaited compilation sounds hasty and formulaic.
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New York MC offers colourful dissections of his immediate surroundings.
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New York rapper sounds rejuvenated on his 10th solo LP.
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Odd Future singer delivers standout major label debut.
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Jazz saxophonist evokes his family's fine reputation on this new LP.
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Detroit producer honours underground hip hop on debut LP.
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Globetrotting MC recalls vast experiences on solo debut.
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Flocka’s latest tunes are sure to fit your local strip club’s set list.
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Georgia rapper offers stark examination of societal ills on his sixth LP.
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Esteemed songstress makes heartbreak sound good.
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On her sophomore LP, the singer proves she can still churn a pop groove.
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Glasper’s exceptional new LP merges jazz with alternative sounds.
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The New York group tightens its sound with mixed results.
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Italian's debut LP is an impressive step towards realising a defined identity.
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Production takes precedence over Common’s rhymes on the rapper’s ninth studio LP.
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The hip hop veterans prove they can tell a captivating story on their latest studio LP.
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Washington, D.C. rapper goes for gloss on his sophomore album.
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Versatile D.C. producer pays homage to hometown park.
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Cool crooner doesn’t change his tune on second album.
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California rapper sounds restless on his fourth album.
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South London producer creates hip hop for the nerdy soul.
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Twin megastars deliver regal hip hop with pop fizz.
