1.
Lupe
Fiasco-Tetsuo & Youth - Lupe’s best album is incredible, varied,
complex, yet catchy. The first song contains so many elegant bars its just
insane. He will likely get the album of the year.
2.
Kendrick
Lamar- To Pimp a Butterfly-A lot can be said about K.dot’s new album.
Its different, complex, and thought provoking. While I went back and forth on
the rating odds are he will be in the top 3 or 4 albums no matter what albums
come out in the 2nd half of the year.
3.
Big
Sean-Dark Sky Paradise-The latest offering from Big Sean features a
load of great songs. It’s only a tad bit better than Hall of Fame but its one
the best albums of the year. I DON’T EFF WIT UUUUU! lol
4.
Tyler, the
Creator-Cherry Bomb-Tyler’s new album is a weird one for him. It’s creative sure, but no horrocore,
which I love. Tyler has matured as an artist and made a fun album with A+
production. The lyrics are distorted
tho.
5.
Drake-If
You’re Reading This It’s Too Late- Drake’s mixtape/album is better
than his debut album, Thank Me Later. It features more rapping than singing ….alot
more rapping. The guest list is also minimal. Drake is one of the best rappers
of this decade…
6.
Ludacris-Ludaversal-After 5 years we finally got Ludaversal, and it delivers! Its not the
most entertaining album content wise but lyrically Luda is still a juggernaut.
Grass is Always Greener is a great song.
7.
Raekwon-Fly
International Luxurious Art-The chef serves up a good dish after a
notable break in releasing albums. This one has a more commercial feel to it
than any of his previous albums, but its dope.
8.
Boosie
Badazz-Touch Down to Cause Hell- Its good album for L-I-L B-O-O-S-I-E.
He’s a good rapper, and I couldn’t say that before I heard this one.
9.
Action
Bronson-Mr. Wonderful-Another rapper who I wasn’t so sure about. AB is
a great spitter, and he sounds like Ghostface Killah…a lot. Don’t sleep on this
white mc.
10.
Tech
N9ne-Special Effects- Another dope album from the great Techa Neena. This
one might be a shade under All 6s and 7s, but its still very good, if a little
lengthy. There’s a huge guest list including Eminem, T.I., and 2 Chainz, and
Lil Wayne. This is actually tied with 8 & 9.