rap
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Father of 4 is at least the best of the Migos solo albums.
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The first leg of Drip or Drown 2 is tolerable thanks to its aquatic aesthetic, but the album quickly devolves into mega-formulaic trap rap devoid of any character.
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Harverd Dropout sounds more refined and slicker than its self-titled predecessor, but is all the worse for it.
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Czarface Meets Ghostface finds everyone besides 7L punching below their weight.
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10 years on from its initial release, Drake’s breakthrough mixtape remains a mixed bag, albeit a somewhat groundbreaking one.
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Bawskee 2 sounds like something a South Florida rapper would’ve uploaded to Soundcloud two years ago.
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As introspective as ever, Compton rapper Boogie shows plenty of potential and room for creative growth on his debut studio album.
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Despite being bookended by a few awkward detours, Assume Form contains James Blake’s best writing and production since the earlier part of this decade.
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While not Future’s most cutting-edge release, The WIZRD is packed with great production, sticky hooks, and consistently electrifying vocal performances from Future himself.
