Best new hip hop albums

Here are some of the best new hip hop albums released in the past year or so:

2022

  1. Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers: A highly anticipated album from one of the greatest rappers of our time, featuring socially conscious lyrics and a blend of jazz, funk, and hip hop.
  2. J. Cole - 4 Your Eyez Only: A introspective and personal album from the North Carolina rapper, exploring themes of love, loss, and social justice.
  3. Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost: A genre-bending album that blends hip hop with R&B, rock, and electronic music, featuring Tyler's signature storytelling and humor.
  4. Vince Staples - Vince Staples: A critically acclaimed album that showcases the California rapper's lyrical dexterity and socially conscious commentary.
  5. JID - The Forever Story: A highly praised album from the Atlanta rapper, featuring a blend of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of love, family, and social justice.

2021

  1. Drake - Certified Lover Boy: A highly anticipated album from the 6 God, featuring a mix of hip hop, R&B, and pop, with lyrics that explore themes of love, fame, and success.
  2. J. Cole - The Off-Season: A critically acclaimed album that showcases the North Carolina rapper's lyrical skill and socially conscious commentary.
  3. Kendrick Lamar - Black Panther: The Album: A soundtrack album for the Marvel movie Black Panther, featuring a star-studded lineup of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and The Weeknd.
  4. Megan Thee Stallion - Good News: A highly praised album from the Houston rapper, featuring a mix of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of empowerment, self-love, and independence.
  5. A$AP Rocky - Testing: A critically acclaimed album from the Harlem rapper, featuring a blend of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of love, fame, and social justice.

2020

  1. DaBaby - Blame It on Baby: A highly praised album from the Charlotte rapper, featuring a mix of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of love, fame, and street life.
  2. Roddy Ricch - Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial: A critically acclaimed album from the Compton rapper, featuring a blend of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of love, fame, and street life.
  3. Pop Smoke - Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon: A highly praised album from the Brooklyn rapper, featuring a mix of hip hop and drill, with lyrics that explore themes of street life, violence, and social justice.
  4. Lil Baby - My Turn: A critically acclaimed album from the Atlanta rapper, featuring a blend of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of love, fame, and street life.
  5. Young Thug - So Much Fun: A highly praised album from the Atlanta rapper, featuring a mix of hip hop and R&B, with lyrics that explore themes of love, fame, and street life.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and opinions on the best new hip hop albums may vary.