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My top 40 hip hop Projects of 2020 a Thread
40.Kings Disease:Nas
38.Shoot For the Stars Aim For The Moon:Pop Smoke
38.Big Conspiracy:J Hus
37. Anime Trauma And Divorce:Open Mike Eagle
38.Shoot For the Stars Aim For The Moon:Pop Smoke
38.Big Conspiracy:J Hus
37. Anime Trauma And Divorce:Open Mike Eagle
36.1995:38 Spesh
35.PTSD:G Herbo
34. No One Mourns The Wicked:Conway,Big Ghost Ltd
33.Real Bad Boldy:Boldy James,Real Bad Man
35.PTSD:G Herbo
34. No One Mourns The Wicked:Conway,Big Ghost Ltd
33.Real Bad Boldy:Boldy James,Real Bad Man
32.Crime scenes:Ransom,Nicholas Craven
31.Eastern Medicine.Western
Ilness:Preservation
30.Pray For Paris:Westside Gunn
29.Whole Lotta Red:Playboi Carti
31.Eastern Medicine.Western
Ilness:Preservation
30.Pray For Paris:Westside Gunn
29.Whole Lotta Red:Playboi Carti
28.Juno: Che Noir,38 Spesh
27. Mt Marci:Roc Marciano
26.Brass: Billy Woods,Moor Mother
25.Gunpowder:Hus Kingpin
27. Mt Marci:Roc Marciano
26.Brass: Billy Woods,Moor Mother
25.Gunpowder:Hus Kingpin
24. Trust The Chain:Planet Asia,38 Spesh
23. Savage Mode 2:21 Savage,Metro Boomin
22.Innocent Country 2:Quelle Chris,Chris Keys
21.RTJ4:Run The Jewels
23. Savage Mode 2:21 Savage,Metro Boomin
22.Innocent Country 2:Quelle Chris,Chris Keys
21.RTJ4:Run The Jewels
20.The Sharecroppers Daughter:Sa-Roc
19.A Written testimony:Jay Electronica
18.Streams Of Thought 3:Black Thought
17.Burden of Proof:Benny The butcher
19.A Written testimony:Jay Electronica
18.Streams Of Thought 3:Black Thought
17.Burden of Proof:Benny The butcher
16.The Price of Tea In China:Boldy James
15.The Bluest Note:Skyzoo,Dumbo Station
14.Dump Y.O.D:Your Old Droog
15.The Bluest Note:Skyzoo,Dumbo Station
14.Dump Y.O.D:Your Old Droog
13. Seven Times down,Eight Times up: Elzhi
12.Reasonable Drought:Stove God Cooks,Roc Marciano
11.Pray For The Evil 2:Flee Lord
12.Reasonable Drought:Stove God Cooks,Roc Marciano
11.Pray For The Evil 2:Flee Lord
10.Visions of bodies being burned:Clipping
Such a unique experience with one of a kind production and such an intriguing concept. Clipping combine experimental and risky production, interesting themes and a tehcnically impressive style of rapping which is executed so well.
Such a unique experience with one of a kind production and such an intriguing concept. Clipping combine experimental and risky production, interesting themes and a tehcnically impressive style of rapping which is executed so well.
Clipping continue to prove themselves as one of the most unique acts in hip hop delivering and impressing more with each project. Such an intense yet fantastic listening experience As they revolutionise hip hop inspired by Horror.
9.The allegory:Royce da 5’9
The allegory shows that Royce da 5’9 isn’t slowing down any time soon. One of the most technically skilled lyricists going even deeper in the Allegory tackling a range of relevant issues with his most introspective lyricism to date.
The allegory shows that Royce da 5’9 isn’t slowing down any time soon. One of the most technically skilled lyricists going even deeper in the Allegory tackling a range of relevant issues with his most introspective lyricism to date.
Despite The long tracklist this album remains engaging throughout. With Royce delivering so many hard hitting verses alongside a feature list which doesn’t disappoint. The Allegory is a relevant,introspective and impressive record and continues to show just how good Royce can be.
8.Alfredo:Freddie Gibbs,The Alchemist
Gangster Gibbs with his charisma unquie flows and witty bars meets the hottest producer in the game the alchemist. Alfredo is All Killer no filler and the chemistry between the two is evident in every track.
Gangster Gibbs with his charisma unquie flows and witty bars meets the hottest producer in the game the alchemist. Alfredo is All Killer no filler and the chemistry between the two is evident in every track.
From The phenomenal wordplay and effortless flow over an addicting guitar beat on 1985. To more hard hitting and deep cuts like God is perfect and Scottie Beam.
Freddie and Alchemist continue to strive as two of the best out right now. Another strong addition to Gibbs catalogue
Freddie and Alchemist continue to strive as two of the best out right now. Another strong addition to Gibbs catalogue
7.Directors cut scene 3:Ransom ,Nicholas Craven
With poetic tales of street life Ransom gives us both hard hitting lyricism and and telling reflections of the violent life he is surrounded by. As he continues to be such a complete lyricist Impressing in every verse.
With poetic tales of street life Ransom gives us both hard hitting lyricism and and telling reflections of the violent life he is surrounded by. As he continues to be such a complete lyricist Impressing in every verse.
TheProducer Nicholas Craven is the unsung hero throughout. Bringing such an authentic style of production which is centred around dynamic soul samples and texture rich beats. Nicholas Craven really holds the album together and brings out the best in Ransom with top tier execution
6. As god intended:Che Noir,Apollo Brown
On as god intended Che noir paints herself as such a talented lyricist with relevant messages and wisdom which she carries throughout her verses. Proving to be in a league of her own lyrically with such a strong storytelling ability.
On as god intended Che noir paints herself as such a talented lyricist with relevant messages and wisdom which she carries throughout her verses. Proving to be in a league of her own lyrically with such a strong storytelling ability.
Apollo Brown continues his incredible run delivering another fantastic project yet again.
with such a fantastic ear for music and ability to flip samples so well.
This style almost feels like a custom made fit for Che as the production really adds so much to every track.
with such a fantastic ear for music and ability to flip samples so well.
This style almost feels like a custom made fit for Che as the production really adds so much to every track.
5.Act 2 The Patents of Nobility: Jay Electronica
Jay Electronica’s long lost masterpiece finally surfaces and he fails to disappoint. And despite the unfinished nature of the project Act 2 is a sentimental intriguing and unique masterpiece filled with phenomenal lyricism.
Jay Electronica’s long lost masterpiece finally surfaces and he fails to disappoint. And despite the unfinished nature of the project Act 2 is a sentimental intriguing and unique masterpiece filled with phenomenal lyricism.
filled with captivating storytelling and such surreal production act 2 is nothing short of incredible. He remains so engaging lyrically as he reflects on stories and delivers such impressive verses again and again.
an amazing listening experience despite the unfinished nature.
an amazing listening experience despite the unfinished nature.
4.Decendats Of Cain:Ka
Brownsville rapper Ka is a true poet in his craft and Decendants of Cain is a lyrical masterpiece. With his more monotone delivery Ka has an ability to put so much meaning and detail into every lyric executing so well.
Brownsville rapper Ka is a true poet in his craft and Decendants of Cain is a lyrical masterpiece. With his more monotone delivery Ka has an ability to put so much meaning and detail into every lyric executing so well.
Such a poetic piece of music which amazes me with each listen. Filled with dark and sentimental storytelling,Hard hitting instrumentals and such smart double entendres that always leave me stunned. Delivering a gloomy and poetic record with tremendous execution.
3.From A King To a god:Conway
Griselda’s Conway The machine delivers a hard hitting and passionate record which is so much deeper then just Coke rap. With so many hard hitting verses as we see such huge development from Conway as a lyricist. In such a well put together project.
Griselda’s Conway The machine delivers a hard hitting and passionate record which is so much deeper then just Coke rap. With so many hard hitting verses as we see such huge development from Conway as a lyricist. In such a well put together project.
2.Miles:Blu,Exile
Legendary underground rapper producer duo Blu&Exile return with such a sentimental masterpiece.
Exiles authentic and soulful production style and Blu’s vivid storytelling, technically impressive wordplay and heartfelt reflections making a perfect combination.
Legendary underground rapper producer duo Blu&Exile return with such a sentimental masterpiece.
Exiles authentic and soulful production style and Blu’s vivid storytelling, technically impressive wordplay and heartfelt reflections making a perfect combination.
From reflecting on his childhood,falling in love his passion for music,his cultural roots and so much more Miles is a masterclass of storytelling. Blu displays a level of lyricism very few artists can match.
Despite its length Miles remains intriguing and relevant for the entirety of its run time with so much meaning in every verse from Blu.
Filled with spiritual and cultural relevance as Blu tells the story of his entire life in such a poetic way.
A truly amazing album.
Filled with spiritual and cultural relevance as Blu tells the story of his entire life in such a poetic way.
A truly amazing album.
1.Manger On Mchnicols: Boldy James, Sterling Toles
13 years in the making when Manger on Mchnicols was first released we expected another high quality Boldy album,however it was so much more.
13 years in the making when Manger on Mchnicols was first released we expected another high quality Boldy album,however it was so much more.
Sterling Toles delivers some of the best production I’ve heard in a long time with jazz style instrumentals intriguing samples and so much detail in every little instrumental.
With every little instrumental showing just how long this masterpiece has been in the making.
With every little instrumental showing just how long this masterpiece has been in the making.
The production is flawless and creates such a bold unique and genre bending jazz sound giving the album a dark theme. And Adding so much texture to the album providing such a beautiful platform for Boldy To work around.
From the get go Boldy James tells stories in such a vivid way and lyrically is so impressive throughout this album. With his Monotone style of rapping he puts such emotion into every verse telling stories so well and really connecting with the listener.
From the downfall of a life of crime and the birth of a child we see in Medusa to the chilling tales of the rough and crime ridden life in his home town on Welcome to 76.
With one of the most impressive moments being The sentimental yet painful tribute to his mother Mommy Dearest. As he pours such raw feelings out into his verses in a spine chilling tribute song. Really feeling so empty inside and worthless as his mother has no love left for him.
Manger on Mchnicols is more then just a piece of music it’s an experience. With the Cinematic and Groundbreaking production from Sterling Toles executed with such perfection. To Boldy James dark delivery and emotional and raw storytelling Which connects with the listener.
A truly phenomenal piece of music my album of the year and one of the best listening experiences I’ve had in a very long time.
