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Juice Aleem, Jerusalaam Come
Inevitably going to be seen as a record for the heads, rather than for crossover success.
Eslam Jawaad, The Mammoth Tusk
Playing up his backstory with smart rhymes and a showman's flourish.
Fabolous, Loso's Way
Can the east coast rapper still find that perfect balance of contagious and cool?
Mos Def, The Ecstatic
The Ecstatic catches the former Black Star MC back on top of his game.
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, iSouljaBoyTellem
You'll love to hate it – but you'll still be listening.
Ghost, Freedom of Thought
Could serve as a retrospective of instrumental hip hop over the past ten years.
Kanye West & Malik Yusef, Good Morning, Good Night: Dawn
Top tunes from a stellar cast. How does Kanye keep doing it?
Ancient Astronauts, We Are To Answer
Yes, this is a slice of great German hip hop.
Speech Debelle, Speech Therapy
An ‘anti-hip hop’ hip hop album of cult-like pedigree.
Bashy, Catch Me If You Can
Strong grime cuts battle with cheesy contenders.
Nemesis and Arrogance, Present Da Real Sho'
An underground hip hop album riddled with ego.
Mr Lif, I Heard It Today
Life-affirming concept album from the hip-hopper.
Eminem, Relapse
Typically uncompromising and full of characteristically spiky humour.
Homecut, No Freedom Without Sacrifice
Just when hip hop was getting a little bland, up pops Homecut.
Kotchy, 89
Sexy 21st century pseudo-R 'n' B that’s been sealed with a fizz.
Ciara, Fantasy Ride
Soul pop that could take Ciara to the next level.
Lady Sovereign, Jigsaw
Sovereign can still stand proud as one of Chalk Hill housing estate's best exports.
Two Fingers, Two Fingers
Two Fingers is a hugely impressive collaborative album.
Finale, A Pipe Dream and a Promise
Finale’s dreams are well worth hearing.
Tah Mac, Welcome 2 Tahland
This cookie is full of potential.
