If anything, 3 Stacks could’ve pushed these sounds further.
Quaranta‘s contemplative mode is a nice change of pace, but sometimes comes across as just scratching the surface of where Danny’s at currently. Quaranta by Danny Brown
Drake’s back to scare the dogs.
With its somewhat under-explored concept, Integrated Tech Solutions finds Aesop treading water just a tiny bit. Integrated Tech Solutions by Aesop Rock
A surprisingly mediocre batch of songs from Chris.
A challenging and solid addition to the Coin Coin series. Coin Coin Chapter Five: In The Garden… by Matana Roberts
MIKE, one of hip hop’s most cerebral lyricists, drops his most versatile and vibrant album yet. Burning Desire by MIKE
Blanket finds Kevin shattering expectations but also embracing a sound palette he doesn’t really sound comfortable with yet.