Rap

Abhi the Nomad

• Marbled [2018, Tommy Boy], B+(***)

Ab-Soul (1987– )

• Control System [2012, !K7], B+(**)
• These Days . . . [2014, Top Dawg], B+(**)
• Do What Thou Wilt [2016, Top Dawg], A–
• Herbert [2022, Top Dawg], B

Kevin Abstract (1996– )

• American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story [2016, Brockhampton], B+(*)
• Arizona Baby [2019, Question Everything/RCA], B+(**)

Aceyalone (1970– )

• All Balls Don't Bounce [1995, Capitol], B+(**)
• A Book of Human Language [1998, Project Blowed], B+(**)
• Accepted Eclectic [2001, Ground Control], A–
• Haiku D'Etat [2001, Meanstreet], A–
• Love and Hate [2003, Project Blowed], A–
• Leanin' on Slick [2013, Decon], A–
• w/DJ Fatjack: 43rd and Excellence [2018, That Kind of Music], A–

Action Bronson (1983– )

• Dr. Lecter [2011, Fine Fabric Delegates], A–
• Blue Chips [2012, Fool's Gold], B+(***)
• w/Party Supplies: Blue Chips 2 [2013, Fool's Gold], B+(**)
• Mr. Wonderful [2014, Atlantic/Vice], B+(***)
• Blue Chips 7000 [2017, Vice/Atlantic], B+(**)

Ad the Voice

• Maxi-Single [2007, Statik Entertainment, EP], A–

Add-2 (1986– )

• Jim Crow: The Musical [2019, Add-2 Productions], A–

Aesop Rock (1976– )

• Labor Days [2001, Def Jux], A–
• Daylight [2001, Definitive Jux, EP], B+(**)
• Bazooka Tooth [2003, Definitive Jux, 2 CD], B+
• Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives [2005, Definitive Jux], B+
• None Shall Pass [2007, Definitive Jux], B
• Skelethon [2012, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• w/Homeboy Sandman: Lice [2015, Stones Throw, EP], A–
• The Impossible Kid [2016, Rhymesayers], A–
• w/Homebody Sandman: Lice Two: Still Buggin' [2016, Stones Throw, EP], B+(***)
• w/Homeboy Sandman: Triple Fat Lice [2017, Stones Throw, EP], B+(***)
• w/Tobacco: Malibu Ken [2019, Rhymesayers], B+(***)
• Spirit World Field Guide [2020, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)
• w/Blockhead: Garbology [2021, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Integrated Tech Solutions [2023, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)

Ahmad

• Ahmad [1994, Giant], B+

Riz Ahmed (1982– )

• The Long Goodbye [2020, Mongrel, EP], B+(*)

Ahwlee

• B. Cool-Aid: Leather Blvd. [2023, Lex], B+(*)

Aitch (1999– )

• Close to Home [2022, Capitol], B+(*)

Akala

• Doublethink [2010, Illa State], B+(***)

Akrobatik [1998– ]

• Balance [2003, Coup D'Etat], A–
• Absolute Value [2008, Fat Beats], B+(*)

Alaska

• w/Steel Tipped Dove: The Structural Dynamics of Flow [2023, Fused Arrow], B+(**)

Alchemist (1975– )

• Chemical Warfare [2009, Koch], B+(**)
• Gangrene: Vodka and Ayahuasca [2012, Decon], B+(***)
• Russian Roulette [2012, Decon], B
• w/Oh No: Welcome to Los Santos [2015, Mass Appeal], B+(*)

Alias

• Fever Dream [2011, Anticon], B+(**)

The Allergies [2013– ]

• Promised Land [2021, Japaleno], B+(***)

Aminé (1994– )

• Limbo [2020, Republic], A–
• TwoPointFive [2021, CLBN], B+(***)
• KaytrAminé: w/Kaytranada: KaytrAminé [2023, Venice Music], B+(***)

Anderson .Paak (1986– )

• Malibu [2016, OBE/Steel Wool/ArtClub/Empire], A–
• Oxnard [2018, Aftermath/12 Tone Music], A–
• Ventura [2019, Aftermath/12 Tone Music], B+(***)

André 3000 (1975– )

• New Blue Sun [2023, Epic], B

Anti-Pop Consortium [2000– ]

• Arrhythmia [2002, Warp], B

Anycia

• Princess Pop That [2024, United Masters], B+(***)

Apathy

• Connecticut Casual: Chapter 2 [2024, Dirty Version], B+(**)

Armand Hammer

• Parrafin [2018, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(**)
• Shrines [2020, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(***)
• w/The Alchemist: Haram [2021, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(**)
• We Buy Diabetic Test Strips [2023, Fat Possum], B+(***)

Arrested Development [1988–1996]

• 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life [1992, Chrysalis], B
• Bullets in the Chamber [2024, Vagabond Productions], B+(*)

Kwesi Arthur

• Son of Jacob [2022, Ground Up Chale], B+(**)

ASAP Ferg (1988– )

• Always Strive and Prosper [2016, Polo Grounds/RCA], B+(**)

ASAP Rocky (1988– )

• Live.Love.ASAP [2011, Polo Grounds/RCA], B+(***)
• Long.Live.ASAP [2013, Polo Grounds/RCA], B+(**)
• At.Long.Last.ASAP [2015, Polo Grounds/RCA], B+(**)

Astronautalis (1981– )

• This Is Our Science [2011, Fake Four], B+(*)

Atmosphere [1997– ]

• Overcast! [1997, Rhymsesayers Entertainment], A–
• Sad Clown Bad Dub II [2000, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Lucy Ford [2001, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–
• God Loves Ugly [2002, Fat Beats], A–
• Seven's Travels [2003, Rhymesayers/Epitaph], B+
• You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having [2005, Rhymesayers], B+(***)
• When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold [2008, Rhymesayers], B+(***)
• To All My Friends, Blood Makes the Blade Holy: The Atmosphere EPs [2010, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• The Family Sign [2011, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)
• Southsiders [2014, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)
• Fishing Blues [2016, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–
• Mi Vida Local [2018, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Whenever [2019, Rhymesayers Entertaiment], B+(***)
• Word? [2021, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(*)
• So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously [2023, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)
• Talk Talk EP [2023, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)

August Greene

• August Greene [2018, Fat Beats], B+(**)

Automato

• Automato [2004, Coup de Grace], A–

Automator

• A Much Better Tomorrow [1996–2000, 75 Ark], A–

Avantdale Bowling Club

• Trees [2022, Years Gone By], B+(***)

Avelino (1993– )

• God Save the Streets [2023, More Music/OddChild Music], B+(**)

Awol One

• w/Factor: The Landmark [2011, Fake Four], B+(**)

Awon

• Parental: Sublime [2024, HHV], B+(***)

AZ (1972– )

• Doe or Die II [2021, Quiet Money], B+(*)

Iggy Azalea (1990– )

• Ignorant Art [2011, Grand Hustle, EP], B+(**)
• The New Classic [2014, Def Jam], A–
• Reclassified [2014, Def Jam], B+(**)
• In My Defense [2019, Bad Dreams/Empire], B+(***)
• The End of an Era [2021, Bad Dreams/Empire], A–

Cardi B (1992– )

• Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1 [2016, KSR], B+(**)
• Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 (GBMV2) [2017, KSR], B+(*)
• Invasion of Privacy [2018, Atlantic], A–

Eric B. and Rakim [1985–1992]

• Paid in Full: The Platinum Edition [1987, Island, 2CD], B+
• Follow the Leader [1988, UNI], A–
• Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em [1990, MCA], B+(***)
• Don't Sweat the Technique [1992, MCA], B+
• The Best of Eric B. and Rakim (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1987–92, Hip-O], A–

Baby Keem (2000– )

• The Melodic Blue [2021, PgLang/Columbia], B+(*)

Backxwash

• Deviancy [2019, Grimalkin, EP], B+(***)
• God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of It [2020, Grimalkin], B+(**)
• I Lie Here Buried With My Rings and My Dresses [2021, Ugly Hag], B+(*)
• His Happiness Shall Come First Even Though We Are Suffering [2022, Ugly Hag], B+(**)

Joey Bada$$ (1995– )

• Summer Knights [2013, Cinematic Music Group], B+(*)
• B4.DA.$$ [2015, Cinematic Music Group], B+(***)
• All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ [2017, Pro Era/Cinematic], A–

Bali Baby

• Baylor Swift [2018, Twin, EP], A–
• Resurrection [2018, Twin, EP], B+(**)
• Bubbles Bali [2019, Billmania Media], B+(**)

Afrika Bambaataa (1960– )

• Planet Rock: The Album [1982–84, Tommy Boy], A–
• Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980–1985 [1980–85, Tommy Boy], A–
• Lost Generation [(1996), Hot Productions], A–

Bang On! [2012– ]

• [Sic] [2012, Big Dada], B+(**)

Azealia Banks (1991– )

• 1991 [2012, Interscope, EP], B+(**)
• Broke With Expensive Taste [2014, Prospect Park], B+(***)
• Slay-Z [2016, self-released, EP], B

Lloyd Banks

• The Hunger for More [2004, Interscope], B+

MC Paul Barman

• It's Very Stimulating [2000, Wordsound], A–
• Paullelujah! [2002, Coup d'Etat], A–
• Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud [2010, Househusband], B+(***)
• (((Echo Chamber))) [2018, Mello Music Group], B+(***)

BbyMutha (1989– )

• Muthaland [2020, The Muthaboard], A–
• Sleep Paralysis [2024, True Panther], B+(**)

BBU!

• Bell Hooks [2012, Mishka], A–

Beans (1971– )

• w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Only [2006, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
• Knifefight: Knifefight [2013, Anticon, EP], B+(***)
• Zwaard [2024, Tygr Rawwk], B+(*)

The Beastie Boys [1984– ]

• Licensed to Ill [1986, Def Jam], A–
• Paul's Boutique [1989, Capitol], B+
• Check Your Head [1992, Capitol], B
• Ill Communication [1994, Grand Royal], B–
• Hello Nasty [1998, Grand Royal/Capitol], B+
• Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science [1991–99, Grand Royal/Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• To the 5 Boroughs [2004, Capitol], A–
• The Mix Up [2007, Capitol], B
• Hot Sauce Committee Part Two [2011, Capitol], B+(***)

Miri Ben-Ari

• The Hip-Hop Violinist [2005, Universal], B+(*)

Beneficence

• w/Jazz Spastiks: Summer Night Sessions [2023, Ill Adrenaline], A

Benji.

• Smile, You're Alive! [2021, SinceThe80s], B+(**)

Benny the Butcher (1984– )

• Pyrex Picasso [2018, Rare Scrilla/BSF, EP], B+(*)
• Burden of Proof [2020, Griselda], B+(**)
• w/Harry Fraud: The Plugs I Met 2 [2021, Black Soprano Family, EP], B+(**)
• Tana Talk 4 [2022, Griselda/Empire], B+(**)

Bfb Da Packman

• Fat Niggas Need Love Too [2021, The Lunch Crew], B+(**)

Bhad Bhabie (2003– )

• 15 [2018, Bhad Music], B+(**)

Big Boi (1975– )

• Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty [2010, Def Jam], A
• Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors [2012, Def Jam], B+(*)
• w/Phantogram: Big Grams [2015, Epic, EP], B+(*)
• Boomiverse [2017, Epic], B+(***)

Big Daddy Kane

• The Very Best of Big Daddy Kane [(2001), Rhino], B+

Big Freedia (1978– )

• Just Be Free [2014, Queen Diva], B+(*)
• 3rd Ward Bounce [2018, Asylum Worldwide, EP], B
• Central City [2023, Queen Diva], B–
• w/The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Live at the Orpheum Theater [2023, Queen Diva], B+(***)

Big K.R.I.T. (1986– )

• Return of 4Eva [2011, mixtape], B+(***)
• 4Eva N a Day [2012, mixtape], A–
• Live From the Underground [2012, Def Jam], A–
• Cadillactica [2014, Def Jam], A–
• It's Better This Way [2015, self-released], B+(*)
• 4Eva Is a Mighty Long Time [2017, Multi Alumni/BMG, 2CD], B+(***)
• K.R.I.T. Is Here [2019, BMG], B+(**)
• Digital Roses Don't Die [2022, BMG], B+(**)

Big Moe

• Purple World [2002, Priority], B+

Big O

• In the Company of Others [2023, Vintage Soundz], B+(*)

Big Punisher (1971–2000)

• Capital Punishment [1998, Loud], B
• Yeeeah Baby [2000, Loud], B+

Big Sean (1988– )

• Hall of Fame [2013, Def Jam], B+(*)
• Detroit 2 [2020, GOOD Music/Def Jam], B+(**)

BigXThaPlug

• Amar [2023, United Masters], B+(*)

Birdman (1969– )

• w/Lil Wayne: Like Father, Like Son [2006, Cash Money/Universal], B+(***)

Ice Cold Bishop

• Generational Curse [2023, Epic], A–

Bishop Nehru (1996– )

• w/MF Doom: NehruvianDOOM [2014, Lex], B+(**)

B.J. the Chicago Kid (1984– )

• In My Mind [2016, Motown], A–
• 1123 [2019, Motown], B+(*)

Bktherula (2002– )

• Nirvana [2020, Warner], A–
• Love Black [2021, Warner], B+(**)
• LVL5 P1 [2023, Warner], B+(*)

6lack

• East Atlanta Love Letter [2018, LoveRenaissance/Interscope], B+(***)
• 6pc Hot EP [2020, Interscope, EP], B+(*)
• Since I Have a Lover [2023, Interscope], B+(**)

Black Eyed Peas [1998– ]

• Elephunk [2003, A&M], A–
• Monkey Business [2005, A&M], B+(*)
• The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) [2009, Interscope], A–
• The Beginning [2010, Interscope], B+(**)
• Translation [2020, Epic], B+(***)

Black Milk (1983– )

• Album of the Year [2010, Fat Beats], B+(**)
• w/Danny Brown: Black and Brown [2011, Fat Beats, EP], B+(**)
• Everybody Good? [2023, Mass Appeal], B+(*)

Black Sheep [1990– ]

• A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing [1991, Mercury], B+(**)

Black Thought (1971– )

• Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 [2018, Human Re Sources, EP], B+(***)
• Streams of Thought, Vol. 2 [2018, Human Re Sources, EP], A–
• Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel [2020, Republic], A–

Blackalicious [1994– ]

• A2G [1999, Quannum Projects, EP], A–
• Nia [2000, Quannum Projects], A
• Blazing Arrow [2002, MCA], A–
• The Craft [2005, Anti-], A–
• Imani, Vol. 1 [2015, OGM], A–

Namir Blade

• Namir Blade Presents Aphelion's Traveling Circus [2020, Mello Music Group], B+(*)

Bladee (1994– )

• w/Ecco2k: Crest [2022, Year0001], B+(*)

Yugen Blakrok

• Return of the Astro-Goth [2013, Iapetus], A–
• Anima Mysterium [2019, IOT], A–

Mykki Blanco (1986– )

• Mykki [2016, ~K7], B+(*)
• Postcards From Italia [2023, Transgressive, EP], B+(*)

Blockhead

• The Aux [2023, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(***)

Kurtis Blow (1959– )

• Kurtis Blow [1980, Mercury], B
• The Best of Kurtis Blow (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1979–86, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(***)

Blu (1983– )

• Her Favorite Colo(u)r [2009, Nature Sounds], B+(*)
• NoYork! [2011, New World Color], A–
• No York E Mo Work (Rmx Z 1.3) [2012, New World Color], B
• Good to Be Home [2014, Nature Sounds, 2CD], B+(***)
• w/Oh No: A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night [2019, Native Sounds], B+(**)
• w/Exile: Miles [2020, Fat Beats], A–
• The Color Blu(e) [2021, Nature Sounds], B+(*)
• Evidence: Los Angeles [2024, Bigger Picture Music/New World Color], B+(**)

Blueface (1997– )

• Dirt Bag [2019, Cash Money, EP], B+(***)
• Find the Beat [2020, Cash Money], B+(**)

Blueprint

• 1988 [2005, Rhymesayers], A–
• Adventures in Counter Culture [2011, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Greenhouse: w/Illogic: Bend but Don't Break [2013, Weightless], B+(***)
• Two-Headed Monster [2018, Weightless], A–

B.o.B (1988– )

• The Adventures of Bobby Ray [2010, Grand Hustle/Atlantic], B–
• Strange Clouds [2012, Atlantic], B–

Boldy James (1982– )

• w/The Alchemist: The Price of Tea in China [2020, ALC/Boldy James], B+(***)
• w/Sterling Toles: Manger on McNichols [2020, Sector 7-G], B+(***)
• w/The Alchemist: Bo Jackson [2021, ALC], B+(*)
• w/Rich Gains: Indiana Jones [2023, self-released], B+(**)
• w/Conductor Williams: Across the Tracks [2024, Near Mint], B+(**)

Jorun Bombay

• w/Phill Most Chill: Jorun-PMC [2020, self-released], B+(***)

Boogie

• Everythings for Sale [2019, Shady/Interscope], B+(*)

Boogie Down Productions [1986–1992]

• Criminal Minded [1987, Sugar Hill], A–
• By All Means Necessary [1988, Jive], B+
• Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop [1989, Jive], B
• Edutainment [1990, Jive], B+
• Sex and Violence [1992, Jive], A–

Duke Bootee (1951–2021)

• Bust Me Out [1984, Mercury], B+

Pi'erre Bourne (1993– )

• The Life of Pi'erre 5 [2021, SossHouse/Interscope], B+(***)

Brand Nubian [1989– ]

• One for All [1990, Elektra], A–
• In God We Trust [1993, Elektra], B
• Everything Is Everything [1994, Elektra], B
• Foundation [1998, Arista], B+(***)
• The Very Best of Brand Nubian [1990–98, Elektra/Rhino], A–

Break Bread [2004– ]

• Break Bread EP [2004, Peanuts and Corn], B+

Solemn Brigham

• South Sinner Street [2021, Mello Music Group], B+(*)

Brockhampton [2017– ]

• Saturation [2017, Question Everything/Empire], B+(*)
• Saturation II [2017, Question Everything/Empire], B+(**)
• Iridescence [2018, RCA], B+(**)
• Ginger [2019, Question Everything/RCA], B+(**)
• Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine [2021, Question Everything/RCA], B+(**)

Brookzill!

• Throwback to the Future [2016, Tommy Boy], B+(*)

Brother Ali (1978– )

• Shadows on the Sun [2003, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–
• The Undisputed Truth [2007, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)
• The Truth Is Here [2009, Rhymesayers Entertainment, EP+DVD], B+(**)
• Us [2009, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• The Bite Marked Heart [2012, Rhymesayers Entertainment, EP], B+(*)
• Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color [2012, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(*)
• All the Beauty in This Whole Life [2017, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Brother Ali & unJUST: Love and Service [2024, Travelers Media], B+(*)

Brother Reade

• Rap Music [2007, Record Collection], A–

Apollo Brown (1980– )

• w/Skyzoo: The Easy Truth [2016, Mello Music], B+(***)
• Sincerely, Detroit [2019, Mello Music Group], A–
• w/Che'Noir: As God Intended [2020, Mello Music Group], B+(**)
• w/Philmore Greene: Cost of Living [2022, Mello Music Group], A–
• w/Planet Asia: Sardines [2023, Mello Music Group], B+(***)

Danny Brown (1981– )

• XXX [2011, Fool's Gold], B+(***)
• Old [2013, Fool's Gold], B+(***)
• Atrocity Exhibition [2016, Warp], A–
• Uknowhatimsayin¿ [2019, Warp], B+(***)
• Quaranta [2023, Warp], A–

Bruiser Wolf

• Dope Game Stupid [2021, Bruiser Brigade], B+(*)

Buck 65 (1972– )

• Weirdo Magnet [1988–96, Warner Music Canada], A–
• Language Arts [1997, Metaforensics], B+
• Vertex [1999, Metaforensics], A–
• Man Overboard [2001, Metaforensics], A
• Synesthesia [2001, Warner Music Canada], A–
• Square [2002, Warner Music Canada], A
• Talkin' Honky Blues [2003, Warner Music Canada], A+
• Sore [2004, WEA, EP], B+(*)
• This Right Here Is Buck 65 [2005, VP], A–
• Secret House Against the World [2005, Warner Music Canada], A–
• Situation [2007, Strange Famous], A–
• Dirtbike 1 [2008, self-released], B+(**)
• Dirtbike 2 [2008, self-released], B+(***)
• Bike for Three!: More Heart Than Brains [2009, Anticon], B+(***)
• 20 Odd Years [2010, WEA Canada], A–
• Bike for Three!: So Much Forever [2014, Fake Four], B+(**)
• w/Jorun Bombay: Laundromat Boogie [2014, DWG], B+(***)
• Neverlove [2014, WEA Canada], B+(**)
• w/Tachichi: Flash Grenade [2022, Black Buffalo], B+(**)
• King of Drums [2022, self-released], A–
• 14 KT Gold [2023, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• Super Dope [2023, self-released], A–
• Punk Rock B-Boy [2023, self-released], A
• w/Doseone, Jel: North American Adonis [2023, Handsmade], B+(***)

Bun B (1973– )

• Trill O.G. [2010, Rap-A-Lot], B+(**)

Busdriver (1978– )

• Busdriver & Radioinactive With Daedelus: The Weather [2003, Mush], B–
• Fear of a Black Tangent [2005, Mush], A–
• Road Kill Overcoat [2007, Epitaph], B+(**)
• Jhelli Beam [2009, Anti-], B+(**)
• Perfect Hair [2014, Big Dada], C
• Electricity Is on Our Side [2018, Temporary Forever], B–

BWP

• The Bytches [1991, Ral], B–

Cadence Weapon (1986– )

• Hope in Dirt City [2012, Upper Class], B+(***)

Armani Caesar

• The Liz 2 [2022, Griselda], B+(*)

Cage

• Depart From Me [2009, Definitive Jux], B

Cakes Da Killa

• The Eulogy [2013, Mishka], B+(**)
• Black Sheep [2024, Young Art], B+(**)

Jenna Camille (1990– )

• The Time Is NOW [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Canibus (1974– )

• Can-I-Bus [1998, Universal], B+
• C of Tranquility [2010], B+(***)

Cannibal Ox

• The Cold Vein [2001, Def Jux], B+
• Blade of the Ronin [2015, iHipHop], B+(***)

Capital D

• Writer's Block (The Movie) [2002, All Natural], A–
• Insomnia [2004, All Natural], A–

Cappadonna (1969– )

• The Pillage [1998, Columbia], B

Loyle Carner (1994– )

• Yesterday's Gone [2017, AMF], B
• Hugo [2022, EMI], B+(**)

Ken Carson (2000– )

• A Great Chaos [2023, Opium/Interscope], B+(**)

Playboi Carti (1996– )

• Playboi Carti [2017, AWGE/Interscope], B+(*)
• Die Lit [2018, AWGE/Interscope], B+(*)
• Whole Lotta Red [2020, AWGE/Interscope], B+(**)

CASisDEAD (1986– )

• Famous Last Words [2023, XL], B+(**)

Curly Castro

• Little Robert Hutton [2021, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(***)

Cavalier

• Different Type Time [2024, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(**)

Central Cee (1998– )

• 23 [2022, self-released], B+(***)

Chance the Rapper (1993– )

• 10 Day [2011, self-released], A–
• Acid Rap [2013, self-released], A–
• Coloring Book [2016, self-released], B+(***)
• The Big Day [2019, self-released], A–

Rasheed Chappell

• w/The Arcitype: Sugar Bills [2023, Project City Music Group], A–

Che Noir

• Food for Thought [2022, TCF Music Group], B+(***)
• The Last Remnants [2022, TCF Music Group], B+(**)
• Noir or Never [2023, Poetic, EP], B+(**)
• The Color Chocolate, Volume 1 [2024, Poetic Movement, EP], B+(**)

Neneh Cherry (1964– )

• Raw Like Sushi [1989, Virgin], A
• Homebrew [1992, Virgin], A–
• Man [1996, Virgin], B+(*)
• w/The Thing: The Cherry Thing [2012, Smalltown Supersound], A–
• Blank Project [2014, Smalltown Supersound], B+(***)
• Broken Politics [2018, Smalltown Supersound], B+(***)
• The Versions [2022, EMI], B

Chiddy Bang

• Breakfast [2012, Virgin], A–

Chief Keef (1995– )

• 4Nem [2021, Glo Gang/RBC], B
• Almighty So 2 [2024, 43B], B+(***)

Chika (1997– )

• Industry Games [2020, Warner, EP], B+(**)

The Child of Lov

• The Child of Lov [2013, Domino], B+(*)

Childish Gambino (1983– )

• Culdesac [2010, Glassnote], B+(***)
• Camp [2011, Glassnote], B+(*)
• Because the Internet [2013, Glassnote], B–
• Awaken, My Love! [2016, Glassnote], B+(*)
• 3.15.20 [2020, RCA], B

Lando Chill

• Black Ego [2018, Mello Music Group], B+(*)

Chimurenga Renaissance [2014– ]

• Rize Vadzimu Rize [2014, Brick Lane], B+(*)
• Girlz With Gunz [2016, Glitterbeat, EP], B+(*)

Cities Aviv

• Come to Life [2014, Young One], B+(*)

City Girls

• Period [2018, Quality Control], B
• Girl Code [2018, Quality Control], B
• City on Lock [2020, Quality Control/Motown], A–
• Raw [2023, Quality Control/Motown], B+(**)

Clipping [2013– ]

• CLPPNG [2014, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Splendor and Misery [2016, Sub Pop], B+(*)
• There Existed an Addiction to Blood [2019, Sub Pop], B+(*)
• Visions of Bodies Being Burned [2020, Sub Pop], B+(***)

Clipse [1999– ]

• Lord Willin' [2002, Arista], B+
• Hell Hath No Fury [2006, Re-Up Gang/Zomba], A–
• Clipse Presents Re-Up Gang: The Saga Continues [2008, Re-Up Gang], A–

J. Cole (1985– )

• Cole World: The Sideline Story [2011, Roc Nation/Columbia], B+(**)
• Truly Yours [2013, self-released, EP], B+(***)
• Born Sinner [2013, Roc Nation/Columbia], B+(***)
• 2014 Forest Hills Drive [2014, RCA], B+(***)
• 4 Your Eyez Only [2016, Dreamville/Roc Nation/Interscope], B+(**)
• KOD [2018, Roc Nation], B+(**)
• The Off-Season [2021, Dreamville/Roc Nation], B+(*)

Kweku Collins

• Nat Love [2016, Closed Sessions], B+(*)

Common (1972– )

• One Day It'll All Make Sense [1997, Relativity], B+
• Like Water for Chocolate [2000, MCA], A–
• Electric Circus [2002, MCA], B
• Be [2005, Good/Geffen], B+(***)
• Finding Forever [2007, Geffen], B+(***)
• The Dreamer / The Believer [2011, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Nobody's Smiling [2014, Def Jam], B+(***)
• Black America Again [2016, Def Jam], B+(**)
• A Beautiful Revolution [Part 1] [2020, Loma Vista], B+(***)
• A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2 [2021, Loma Vista], B+(**)
• w/Pete Rock: The Auditorium Vol. 1 [2024, Loma Vista], B+(***)

Chris Conde

• Engulfed in the Marvelous Decay [2021, Fake Four], B+(*)

Confucius MC

• Somewhere [2021, YNR Productions], B+(**)
• Con+Kwake: Eyes in the Tower [2022, Native Rebel], B+(***)

Conway the Machine (1982– )

• w/The Alchemist: Lulu [2020, Griselda/ALC, EP], B+(**)
• From a King to a GOD [2020, Griselda], B+(***)
• La Maquina [2021, De Rap Winkel], B+(**)
• God Don't Make Mistakes [2022, Griselda/Interscope], B+(***)

Cookie Crew

• Born This Way [1989, FFRR], B

The Cool Kids [2008– ]

• When Fish Ride Bicycles [2011, Green Label Sounds], B+(**)

Coolio (1963–2022)

• Gangsta's Paradise [1995, Tommy Boy], B+
• Fantastic Voyage: The Greatest Hits [1987–97, Tommy Boy], B+

Dana Coppafeel

• Dana Coppafeel and Speak Easy [2013, Uni-Fi], B+(***)

The Coup [1993– ]

• Kill My Landlord [1993, Wild Pitch], B+
• Genocide and Juice [1994, Wild Pitch], B+
• Steal This Album [1998, Dogday], A–
• Party Music [2001, 75 Ark], A
• Pick a Bigger Weapon [2006, Epitaph], A
• Sorry to Bother You [2012, Anti-], A–
• Sorry to Bother You: The Soundtrack [2018, UMGRI Interscope], A–

Chris Crack

• White People Love Algorithms [2020, New Deal Collectives], B+(**)

Crack Ignaz

• Kirsch [2015, Melting Pot], B+(*)

Cryptic One

• w/Jestoneart: Pirata [2021, Centrifugal Phorce], B+(***)

CunninLynguists

• Oneirology [2011, RBC], A–
• Strange Journey, Volume Three [2014, Bad Taste], B+(***)
• Rose Azura Njano [2017, A Piece of Strange Music/RBC], B+(**)

CupcakKe (1997– )

• Cum Cake [2016, self-released], A–
• S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) [2016, self-released], B+(**)
• Audacious [2016, self-released], B+(***)
• Queen Elizabitch [2017, self-released], B+(**)
• Ephorize [2018, self-released], B+(***)
• Eden [2018, self-released], B+(***)

Curren$y (1981– )

• Pilot Talk [2009–2010, DD172], B+(**)
• Pilot Talk II [2010, DD172], B+(**)
• New Jet City [2013, self-released], B+(*)
• w/Young Roddy: Bales [2013, self-released], B+(**)
• w/The Alchemist: Continuance [2022, Jet Life], B+(*)

Denzel Curry (1995– )

• TA13OO [2018, Loma Vista], B+(***)
• Zuu [2019, Loma Vista], B+(**)
• w/Kenny Beats: Unlocked [2020, PH/Loma Vista, EP], B+(*)
• Melt My Eyez, See Your Future [2022, PH/Loma Vista], B+(**)

Cypress Hill [1991– ]

• Cypress Hill [1991, Ruffhouse], B
• w/Rusko: Cypress X Rusko [2012, V2/Cooperative, EP], B+(*)
• Elephants on Acid [2018, BMG], B+(**)
• Back in Black [2022, MNRK], B+(**)

Czarface

• Every Hero Needs a Villain [2015, Brick], B+(**)
• Czarface/MF Doom: w/MF Doom: Czarface Meets Metal Face [2018, Silver Age], A–
• w/Ghostface Killah: Czarface Meets Ghostface [2019, Silver Age], B+(**)
• A Double Dose of Danger [2019, Silver Age], B+(*)
• The Odd Czar Against Us [2019, Silver Age], A–
• w/MF Doom: Super What? [2020, Silver Age, EP], A–
• Czarmageddon [2022, Silver Age], B+(***)
• Czartificial Intelligence [2023, Silver Age/Virgin], A–

Chuck D (1960– )

• Autobiography of Mistachuck [1996, Mercury], A–
• The Peeps of Soulfunk: Tribb to JB [2007, Slamjamz], B+(**)
• Chuck D as Mistachuck: Celebration of Ignorance [2018, SpitSLAM], B+(***)
• Chuck D as Mistachuck: We Wreck Stadiums: Homage to Rap & Baseball Heroes [2023, SpitSLAM], B+(***)

DaBaby (1991– )

• Blank Blank [2018, South Coast Music Group, EP], B+(***)
• Baby on Baby [2019, South Coast Music Group], B+(**)
• Kirk [2019, Interscope], B+(***)

Dälek

• From Filthy Tongue of Gods and Griots [2002, Ipecac], B+(**)
• Abandoned Language [2007, Ipecac], B+(*)
• Asphalt for Eden [2016, Profound Lore], B+(*)

Damu the Fudgemunk (1984– )

• Conversation Peace [2021, Def Pressé/Get On Down], A–

Danger Doom

• The Mouse and the Mask [2005, Epitaph], A–

Danny! (1983– )

• Payback [2012, Okayplayer], A–

Das Racist [2010– ]

• Shut Up, Dude [2010, mixtape], B+(***)
• Sit Down, Man [2010, mixtape], B+(***)
• Relax [2011, Greedhead], A–

Dave (1998– )

• Psychodrama [2019, Neighbourhood], A–
• We're All Alone in This Together [2021, Neighbourhood], A–
• w/Central Cee: Split Decision [2023, Neighbourhood, EP], B+(**)

DaVinci

• Feast or Famine [2011, SWTBRDS, EP], B+(***)

Day Tripper

• What a Time to Be Dead [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Dead Prez [2000– ]

• Let's Get Free [2000, Relativity], B+
• Get Free or Die Tryin': The Mixtape Vol. 2 [2003, Boss Up/Landspeed], B+

Speech Debelle

• Speech Therapy [2009, Big Dada], B+(***)
• Freedom of Speech [2012, Big Dada], B+(**)

Deca

• Smoking Gun [2022, Coalmine], A–

Declaime

• w/Theory Hazit: Rocketman [2023, SomeOthaShip], A–

Mos Def

• w/Talib Kweli: Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star [1998, Rawkus], B+
• Black on Both Sides [1999, Priority], B+
• The New Danger [2004, Geffen], A–
• The Ecstatic [2009, Downtown], A–

Defprez

• It's Always a Time Like This [2023, Closed Sessions, EP], B+(**)

Dej Loaf (1991– )

• Sell Sole [2014, World], B+(*)
• #AndSeeThatsTheThing [2015, Columbia, EP], B
• Sell Sole II [2020, BMG], B+(**)

De La Soul [1987– ]

• Three Feet High and Rising [1989, Tommy Boy], B+
• De La Soul Is Dead [1991, Tommy Boy], C+
• Buhloone Mindstate [1993, Tommy Boy], B+
• Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996 [1996, Tommy Boy/Rhino], B
• Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump [2000, Tommy Boy], A–
• AOI: Bionix [2001, Tommy Boy], A–
• Timeless: The Singles Collection [1988–2001, Tommy Boy/Rhino], A
• De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plus 2 Present . . . First Serve [2012, PIAS], A–
• And the Anonymous Nobody [2016, AOI], B+(**)

Dels

• Gob [2011, Big Dada], B+(**)

Del The Funky Homosapien (1972– )

• I Wish My Brother George Was Here [1991, Asylum], A–
• Both Sides of the Brain [2000, Red Urban], B+
• Eleventh Hour [2008, Definitive Jux], B+(**)
• Golden Era [2011, The Council], B+(***)

Deltron 3030 [2000– ]

• Deltron 3030 [2000, 75 Ark], A–
• Event 2 [2013, Bulk], A–

Dem Atlas (1992– )

• Bad Actress [2018, Rhymesayers], B

Dessa (1981– )

• A Badly Broken Code [2010, Doomtree], A
• Castor, the Twin [2011, Doomtree], B+(**)
• Parts of Speech [2013, Doomtree], B+(*)
• Chime [2018, Doomtree], A–
• Ides [2021, Doomtree], B+(***)

Duke Deuce

• Crunkstar [2022, Quality Control/Motown], B+(*)

Devin the Dude (1970– )

• Waitin' to Inhale [2007, Rap-A-Lot], B+(**)
• Suite #420 [2010, E1 Music], B+(*)

Diddy (1969– )

• Last Train to Paris [2010, Bad Boy], B–

Die Antwoord [2009– ]

• $O$ [2009, Cherrytree/Interscope], B+(**)
• Tension [2012, Downtown], B+(*)

Digable Planets [1991– ]

• Reachin' (a new refutation of time and space) [1993, Pendulum], B–
• Blowout Comb [1994, Pendulum], B
• Beyond the Spectrum: The Creamy Spy Chronicles [1993–94, Blue Note], A–

Digga D (2000– )

• Noughty by Nature [2022, CGM/EGA], B+(*)

Daveed Diggs (1982– )

• Small Things to a Giant [2012, Deathbomb Arc], A–

Digital Underground [1987–1996]

• Sex Packets [1990, Tommy Boy], A–
• This Is an E.P. Release [1990, Tommy Boy], A–
• The Body-Hat Syndrome [1993, Tommy Boy], B

DJ Premier (1966– )

• Hip Hip 50: Vol. 1 [2022, Mass Appeal, EP], B+(**)

J Dilla (1974–2006)

• Welcome 2 Detroit [The 20th Anniversary Edition] [2001, BBE, 2CD], B+(***)
• The Diary [2001–2002, Mass Appeal/Pay Jay], B+(*)
• Donuts [2006, Stones Throw], B
• Jay Stay Paid [2009, Nature Sounds], B+(***)

The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy [1990–1993]

• Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury [1992, 4th & Broadway], A–

McKinley Dixon (1995– )

• For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her [2021, Spacebomb], B+(***)
• Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? [2023, City Slang], B+(*)

Dizzee Rascal

• Boy in Da Corner [2003, Matador], A–
• Maths + English [2007, XL], B+(**)

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince [1986–1993]

• The Very Best of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince [1986–93, Jive/Legacy], B+(***)

DJ Khaled [1975– ]

• Suffering From Success [2013, Cash Money], B+(*)

DJ Muggs

• Muggs Presents: The Soul Assassins, Chapter 1 [1997, Columbia], B+(***)

DJ Quik (1970– )

• Born and Raised in Compton: The Greatest Hits [1991–2000, Arista/Profile/Legacy], B
• w/Kurupt: Blaqkout [2009, Mad Science], B+(***)
• The Book of David [2011, Mad Science], B+(**)
• The Midnight Life [2014, Mad Science], B+(*)

DJ Screw

• Sentimental Value [2002, Wreckless Entertainment], B+

Doechii (1998– )

• Iamdoechii: Oh the Places You'll Go [2020, Doechii, EP], A–
• Bra-Less [2021, Doechii, EP], B+(***)
• She / Her / Black B*tch [2022, Top Dawg Entertainent/Capitol, EP], B+(**)
• Alligator Bites Never Heal [2024, Top Dawg/Capitol], B+(**)

Doja Cat (1995– )

• Hot Pink [2019, Kemosabe/RCA], B+(**)
• Planet Her [2021, Kemosabe/RCA], A–
• Scarlet [2023, Kemosabe/RCA], B+(***)

Doomtree

• No Kings [2011, Doomtree], B+(*)
• All Hands [2015, Doomtree], B+(***)

Downtown Science

• Downtown Science [1991, Def Jam], A

Dr. Dre (1965– )

• 2001 [2000, Interscope], B–
• Compton [2015, Aftermath/Interscope], B–

Dr. Yen Lo

• Days With Dr. Yen Lo [2015, Pavlov Institute], A–

Drake (1986– )

• So Far Gone [2009, Young Money, EP], B+(**)
• Thank Me Later [2010, Universal Motown], B+(***)
• Take Care [2011, Universal Republic], B–
• Nothing Was the Same [2013, Cash Money/Republic], B
• If You're Reading This It's Too Late [2015, Cash Money/Motown], B
• w/Future: What a Time to Be Alive [2015, Cash Money], B+(*)
• Views [2016, Cash Money], B+(*)
• More Life: A Playlist by October Firm [2017, Young Money/Cash Money], B+(*)
• Certified Lover Boy [2021, OVO/Republic], B
• Honestly, Nevermind [2022, OVO Sound/Republic], B+(*)
• w/21 Savage: Her Loss [2022, OVO Sound/Republic], B
• For All the Dogs [2023, OVO Sound], B

Drakeo the Ruler

• w/Joogszn: Thank You for Using GTL [2020, Drakeo the Ruler], B+(**)

Dream Warriors [1988– ]

• Anthology: A Decade of Hits 1988–1998 [1988–98, Priority], A–

Dreamville

• Revenge of the Dreamers III [2019, Dreamville], B+(*)

Dreezy (1994– )

• No Hard Feelings [2016, Interscope], B+(*)
• Big Dreez [2019, Interscope], B+(**)

D12

• D12 World [2004, Shady/Interscope], B+(*)

Dueling Experts

• Dueling Experts [2020, Mello Music Group], B+(***)

Dungeon Family

• Even in Darkness [2001, Arista], B+

Dutchavelli (1993– )

• Dutch From the 5th [2020, Parlophone], B+(**)

Open Mike Eagle (1980– )

• Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes [2011, Hellfyre Club], B+(***)
• 4NML HSPTL [2012, Fake Four], B+(**)
• Dark Comedy [2014, Fatbeats], B+(**)
• A Special Episode Of [2015, Mello Music Group, EP], B+(**)
• Cavanaugh: w/Serengeti: Time and Materials [2015, Mello Music], B+(**)
• w/Paul White: Hella Personal Film Festival [2016, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• Brick Body Kids Still Daydream [2017, Mello Music Group], B+(**)
• What Happens When I Try to Relax [2018, Auto Reverse, EP], B+(***)
• The New Negroes: Season 1 Soundtrack [2019, Comedy Central, EP], B+(*)
• Anime, Trauma dnd Divorce [2020, Auto Reverse], A–
• Component System With the Auto Reverse [2022, Auto Reverse], A–
• Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering [2023, Auto Reverse], B+(***)

EarthGang

• Mirrorgang [2019, Dreamville/Interscope], B+(*)
• Ghetto Gods [2022, Dreamville/Interscope], B+(**)

Eazy-E (1964–95)

• Eazy-Duz-It [1988, Ruthless], C+

El Michels Affair

• w/Black Thought: Glorious Game, A–

Jay Electronica (1976– )

• A Written Testimony [2020, Roc Nation], B+(*)

Stro Elliot

• Stro Elliot [2016, Street Corner Music], B+(*)
• Black and Loud: James Brown Reimagined by Stro Elliot [2022, Republic], A–

Missy Elliott

• Supa Dupa Fly [1997, Gold Mind], B
• Miss E . . . So Addictive [2001, Goldmind/Elektra], A–
• Under Construction [2002, Elektra], B+
• This Is Not a Test [2003, Goldmind/Elektra], A–
• The Cookbook [2005, Goldmind/Atlantic], A–

El-P (1975– )

• Fantastic Damage [2002, Definitive Jux], B+
• w/The Blue Series Continuum: High Water [2004, Thirsty Ear], A–
• I'll Sleep When You're Dead [2007, Definitive Jux], B+(**)
• Cancer4Cure [2012, Fat Possum], B+(***)

Elzhi (1979– )

• Elmatic [2011, Jae B Group], A–
• Seven Times Down Eight Times Up [2020, Fat Beats], B+(**)
• w/Oh No: Heavy Vibrato [2023, Nature Sounds], A–

Eminem (1972– )

• The Slim Shady LP [1999, Interscope], A–
• The Marshall Mathers LP [2000, Interscope], A
• Fuckin Yzarc [2000, (Bootleg)], A–
• The Eminem Show [2002, Aftermath], A–
• Encore [2004, Aftermath], A–
• Curtain Call: The Hits [1999–2005, Aftermath], A–
• Curtain Call: The Hits + Stan's Mixtape [1999–2005, Aftermath, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Eminem Presents the Re-Up [2006, Shady/Interscope], B+(*)
• Relapse [2009, Aftermath/Interscope], B–
• Recovery [2010, Interscope], B+(***)
• Bad Meets Evil: w/Royce Da 5'9": Hell: The Sequel [2011, Shady/Interscope], B+(**)
• The Marshall Mathers LP 2 [2013, Aftermath], A–
• Revival [2017, Aftermath/Shady/Interscope], A–
• Kamikaze [2018, Aftermath], B+(**)
• Music to Be Murdered By [2020, Aftermath/Shady/Interscope/Goliath], A–
• Music to Be Murdered By: Side B [2020, Aftermath/Shady/Interscope], B+(***)
• The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) [2024, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope], B+(**)

Enemy Radio

• Loud Is Not Enough [2020, SplitSLAM], A–

Epic Beard Men

• Season 1 [2018, Strange Famous], B+(**)
• This Was Supposed to Be Fun [2019, Strange Famous], A–

EPMD [1987– ]

• Strictly Business [1988, Priority], B+
• Unfinished Business [1989, Priority], B

EST Gee (1994– )

• Bigger Than Life or Death [2021, CMG/Warlike/Interscope], B+(**)

Willie Evans Jr.

• Introducin' [2011, High Water Music], B+(*)

Evidence (1976– )

• Cats and Dogs [2011, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)

Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire

• Lost in Translation [2011, Mishka], B+(***)

Eyedea (1981–2010)

• Thirty Nine Lines [2001, Crushkill], B+(**)

Factor

• Woke Up Alone [2013, Fake Four], B+(*)

Fannypack [2003– ]

• So Stylistic [2003, Tommy Boy], A–
• See You Next Tuesday [2005, Tommy Boy], A–

The Fat Boys [1982– ]

• The Fat Boys [1984, Sutra], B–

Fat Tony (1988– )

• Smart Ass Black Boy [2013, Young One], B+(***)
• MacGregor Park [2017, First One Up, EP], A–
• 10,000 Hours [2018, self-released], B+(*)
• w/Taydex: Wake Up [2020, Carpark, EP], B+(***)
• Exotica [2020, Carpark], B+(***)

Fatboi Sharif

• w/Steel Tipped Dove: Decay [2023, Backwoodz Studioz], B–

Father

• Who's Gonna Get F***** First? [2015, Awful], B+(**)

Kari Faux (1992– )

• Lowkey Superstar [2020, Don Giovanni], B+(*)
• Real B*tches Don't Die [2023, Drink Sum Wtr], B+(*)

Felt [2005– ]

• Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez [2009, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Felt 4 U [2020, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–

R.A.P. Ferreira (1992– )

• Purple Moonlight Pages [2020, Ruby Yacht], A–
• Bob's Son: R.A.P. Ferreira in the Garden Level Cafe of the Scallops Hotel [2021, Ruby Yacht], B+(***)
• The Light Emitting Diamond Cutter Scriptures [2021, Ruby Yacht], B+(***)
• 5 to the Eye With Stars [2022, Ruby Yacht, EP], B+(***)
• w/Fumitake Tamura: The First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap [2024, Ruby Yacht], B+(***)

50 Cent (1976– )

• Get Rich or Die Tryin' [2003, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope], B
• The Massacre [2005, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope], B+(**)

Flatbush Zombies [2016– ]

• 3001: A Laced Odyssey [2016, Glorious Dead], B+(**)
• Vacation in Hell [2018, Glorious Dead], B+(***)

Mike Flips

• w/Nord1kone, Seize: Life Cycles [2023, SpitSLAM], B+(**)

Flohio

• Out of Heart [2022, AWAL], B+(**)

Fly Anakin

• Frank [2022, Lex], B+(**)

John Forté

• Poly Sci [1998, Ruffhouse/Columbia], B+
• I, John [2002, Transparent], B+

Four Elements and Beyond

• Clock the Chemistry [2023, Four Elements & Beyond], B+(***)

42 Dugg (1995– )

• Free Dem Boyz [2021, 4PF/CMG], B+(*)

See'J Foster

• HiSonGreWings [2020, self-released], B+(**)

Sage Francis (1977– )

• Human the Death Dance [2007, Epitaph], B+(**)
• Li(f)e [2010, Anti-], A–

Freestyle Fellowship [1992–1999]

• Inner City Griots [1993, 4th & B'way], B+(**)

The Fugees [1987– ]

• The Score [1996, Ruffhouse], B–

Funkmaster Flex

• Funkmaster Flex Presents the Mix Tape, Vol. 1 [1995, Loud/RCA], B

Fu-Schnickens [1991–1995]

• F.U. Don't Take It Personal [1992, Jive], B+
• Nervous Breakdown [1994, Jive], B
• Greatest Hits [1992–95, Jive], B+(***)

Future (1983– )

• Pluto [2012, Epic], B+(**)
• Honest [2014, Epic], B+(**)
• Monster [2014, Freebandz], B+(***)
• 56 Nights [2015, Freebandz, EP], B+(*)
• DS2 [2015, Epic], A–
• w/Zaytoven: Beast Mode [2015, Epic/Freebandz], B+(**)
• EVOL [2016, Epic], B+(**)
• Future [2017, Epic/A1/Freebandz], B+(**)
• Hndrxx [2017, Epic/A1/Freebandz], B+(**)
• w/Young Thug: Super Slimey [2017, Epic/300 Entertainment/Freebandz], B+(*)
• Beast Mode 2 [2018, Epic/Freebandz], A–
• Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd [2019, Epic/Freebandz], B+(**)
• w/Lil Uzi Vert: Pluto x Baby Pluto [2020, Atlantic], B+(*)
• w/Metro Boomin: We Don't Trust You [2024, Epic/Freebandz/Republic Boominati Worldwide], B+(**)
• w/Metro Boomin: We Still Don't Trust You [2024, Epic/Freebandz/Republic Boominati Worldwide, 2CD], B+(**)

Warren G (1971– )

• Regulate . . . The G Funk Era [1994, Def Jam], A–

Gaika

• Security [2016, Mixpak], B+(*)
• Basic Volume [2018, Warp], B+(*)

Game (1979– )

• The R.E.D. Album [2011, DGC/Interscope], B

Big Baby Gandhi

• Big Fucking Baby [2011, mixtape], A–
• No1 2 Look Up 2 [2012, mixtape], B+(***)
• w/Yuri Beats: America Eats Its Babies [2013, Greedhead, EP], B
• Unreleased Freestyles + Other Bad Song Ideas [2013, mixtape, EP], B

Gang Starr [1989– ]

• Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr [1989–99, Virgin, 2 CD], B+
• One of the Best Yet [2019, TTT/Gang Starr], B+(*)

Gangrene

• Heads I Win, Tails You Lose [2024, ALC], B+(**)

Kevin Gates

• The Luca Brasi Story [2013, Atlantic], B+(**)
• Stranger Than Fiction [2013, Bread Winners Association], B+(***)
• By Any Means [2014, Bread Winners Association], B+(**)
• Islah [2016, Atlantic], B+(*)

G-Eazy (1989– )

• The Beautiful and Damned [2017, RCA], B+(***)

Domo Genesis (1991– )

• Genesis [2016, Odd Future], B+(***)

Gettovetts [1988– ]

• Missionaries Moving [1988, Island], A–

Ghetts (1984– )

• Conflict of Interest [2021, Warner], B+(*)

Ghostface Killah

• Ironman [1996, Sony], B+
• Supreme Clientele [2000, Epic/Razor Sharp], B
• Bulletproof Wallets [2001, Epic], A–
• The Pretty Toney Album [2004, Def Jam], B+
• Fishscale [2006, Def Jam], A
• More Fish [2006, Def Jam], A–
• The Big Doe Rehab [2007, Def Jam], B+(***)
• Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City [2009, Def Jam], A–
• Apollo Kids [2010, Def Jam], A–
• w/Adrian Younge: Twelve Reason to Die [2013, Relativity/Soul Temple], B+(***)
• 36 Seasons [2014, Tommy Boy], B+(***)
• w/Adrian Younge: Twelve Reasons to Die II [2015, Linear Labs], B+(**)
• Ghostface Killahs [2019, Now Generation], B+(***)

Ghostpoet

• Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam [2011, Brownswood], B+(***)
• Some Say I So I Say Light [2013, Play It Again Sam], B+(**)
• Dark Days + Canapés [2017, Play It Again Sam], B+(**)

Freddie Gibbs (1982– )

• Str8 Killa [2010, Decon, EP], B+(*)
• w/Madlib: Piñata [2011–2013, Madlib Invazion], B+(***)
• You Only Live 2wice [2017, ESGN/Empire], B+(**)
• Freddie [2018, ESGN/Empire, EP], B+(**)
• w/Madlib: Bandana [2019, Keep Cool/RCA], A–
• w/The Alchemist: Alfredo [2020, ESGN/ALC/Empire], B+(*)
• $oul $old $eparately [2022, Warner/ESGN], B+(***)

The Gift of Gab (1972–2021)

• Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up [2004, Quannum Projects], B+
• The Next Logical Progression [2012, Quannum Projects], B+(**)
• Rejoice! Rappers Are Rapping Again! [2018, Giftstribution Unlimited, EP], A–
• Finding Inspiration Somehow [2021, Nature Sounds], A

Ren Gill (1990– )

• Ren: Sick Boi [2023, The Other Songs], A–

John Glacier

• Shiloh: Lost for Words [2021, PLZ Make It Ruins], B+(**)

GloRilla (1999– )

• Ehhthang Ehhthang [2024, CMG/Interscope], B+(***)

Gloss Up (1997– )

• Before the Gloss Up [2023, Quality Control], B+(***)
• Shades of Gloss [2023, Quality Control], B+(**)

Gnarls Barkley [2006– ]

• St. Elsewhere [2006, Downtown/Atlantic], B+(***)
• The Odd Couple [2008, Atlantic], B+(**)

The Goats [1992– ]

• Tricks of the Shade [1992, Ruffhouse], B

GoldLink (1993– )

• At What Cost [2017, Squaaash Club/RCA], B+(***)
• Diaspora [2019, Squaaash Club/RCA], B+(***)

Goodie Mob [1995– ]

• Soul Food [1995, La Face], B+
• World Party [1999, La Face], A–
• Age Against the Machine [2013, The Right/Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Survival Kit [2020, Organized Noize/Goodie Mob Worldwide], A–

Jean Grae (1976– )

• Attack of the Attacking Things: The Dirty Mixes [2002, Third Earth], A–
• The Bootleg of the Bootleg EP [2003, Babygrande, EP], A–
• This Week [2004, Babygrande], B+
• Jeanius [2008, Blacksmith], B+(**)
• w/Quelle Chris: Everything's Fine [2018, Mello Music Group], A–

Grandmaster Flash (1958– )

• Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five: The Message [1982, Deep Beats], A–
• Message from Beat Street: The Best of Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and The Furious Five [1980–85, Rhino], A–
• Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: More of the Best [1984–87, Rhino], A–
• Essential Mix: Classic Edition [1972–97, FFRR], B+

Cee-Lo Green

• Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections [2002, Arista], A
• Cee-Lo Green . . . Is the Soul Machine [2003, Arista], A–
• Closet Freak: The Best of Cee-Lo Green the Soul Machine [1995–2004, Arista/Legacy], B+(***)
• The Lady Killer [2010, Elektra], B
• Heart Blanche [2015, Atlantic], B+(*)
• CeeLo Green Is Thomas Callaway [2020, Easy Eye Sound], B

The Green Seed

• Drapetomania [2014, Communicating Vessels], A

Grieves

• Together/Apart [2011, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• Winter and the Wolves [2014, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–

Tha Grimm Teachaz [2011– ]

• There's a Situation on the Homefront [1993, Breakfast], A–

Tee Grizzley (1994– )

• My Moment [2017, 300/Atlantic], B+(*)
• The Smartest [2020, 300 Entertainment], B+(***)
• Built for Whatever [2021, 300 Entertainment/Atlantic], B+(***)
• Half Tee Half Beast [2022, Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment], B+(***)

G-Side

• The One . . . Cohesive [2011, Slow Motion Soundz], B+(***)
• Island [2011, Slow Motion Soundz], A–

Ghais Guevara

• May Ur Melanin Sheild U From Ragnarok [2020, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• Black Bolshevik [2021, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• There Will Be No Super-Slave [2022, self-released], B+(*)

Gunna (1993– )

• Wunna [2020, YSL/300], B+(*)
• DS4EVER [2022, YSL/300 Entertainment], B+(**)
• A Gift and a Curse [2023, YSL/300 Entertainment], B+(***)

Guru

• Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 [1993, Chrysalis], B+
• Jazzmatazz: Streetsoul [2000, Virgin], B

GZA / Genius

• Liquid Swords [1995, Geffen], B+(***)

Hail Mary Mallon [2011– ]

• Are You Gonna Eat That? [2011, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–
• Bestiary [2014, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)

Handsome Boy Modeling School [1999–2004]

• So . . . How's Your Girl? [1999, Tommy Boy], A
• White People [2004, Atlantic], B+(***)

Scotty Hard

• w/John Medeski, Matthew Shipp: Scotty Hard's Radical Reconstructive Surgery [2004, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)

Jack Harlow (1998– )

• Jackman [2023, Generation Now/Atlantic], B+(*)

Umar Bin Hassan

• Be Bop or Be Dead [1993, Axiom], B–

Angel Haze (1991– )

• New York EP [2012, Republic, EP], B+(*)
• Reservation [2012, self-released], B+(***)
• Dirty Gold [2013, Republic], A–
• Back to the Woods [2015, self-released], B+(***)

Headie One (1994– )

• w/Fred Again: Gang [2020, Relentless], B+(*)
• w/K-Trap: Strength to Strength [2023, self-released], B+(**)
• Edna [2020, Relentless], B+(**)

Heems (1985– )

• Himanshu: Nehru Jackets [2012, Greedhead], A–
• Wild Water Kingdom [2012, Greedhead], A–
• Eat Pray Thug [2015, Megaforce], A–
• w/Lapgan: Lafandar [2024, Veena Sounds], A
• Veena [2024, Veena Sounds], B+(***)

G Herbo (1995– )

• Humble Beast [2017, Machine], B+(*)
• w/Southside: Swervo [2018, Machine/Epic], B+(*)

Hermitofthewoods

• Land of the Lotus Eaters [2013, Endemik Music], B+(***)

Lauryn Hill

• The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [1998, Ruffhouse/Columbia], B+

Homeboy Sandman (1980– )

• Nourishment (Second Helpings) [2007, Boy Sand Industries], B+(**)
• Actual Factual Pterodactyl [2008, Boy Sand Industries], B+(***)
• The Good Sun [2010, High Water Music], B+(***)
• Subject: Matter [2012, Stones Throw, EP], B+(***)
• Chimera EP [2012, Stones Throw, EP], B+(*)
• First of a Living Breed [2012, Stones Throw], A–
• Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent [2013, Stones Throw, EP], B+(*)
• All That I Hold Dear [2013, Stones Throw, EP], B+(**)
• Hallways [2014, Stones Throw], A–
• White Sands [2014, Stones Throw, EP], B+(***)
• Kindness for Weakness [2016, Stones Throw], B+(***)
• Veins [2017, Stones Throw, EP], B+(**)
• w/Edan: Humble Pi [2018, Stones Throw, EP], B+(**)
• Dusty [2019, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• Don't Feed the Monster [2020, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• Anjelitu [2021, Mello Music Group, EP], A–
• There in Spirit [2022, Mello Music Group, EP], B+(**)
• I Can't Sell These [2022, self-released], A–
• Still Champion [2022, self-released], A–
• Rich [2023, Dirty Looks], B+(**)
• I Can't Sell These Either [2023, self-released], A–
• Rich II [2024, self-released], B+(**)

House of Pain [1990– ]

• Same As It Ever Was [1994, Tommy Boy], B

Siul Hughes

• Stoopkid [2018, Fake Four], B+(**)
• Hueman [2020, Fake Four], B+(***)

J Hus (1996– )

• Common Sense [2017, Black Butter/Epic], B+(**)
• Big Conspiracy [2020, Black Butter], B+(**)
• Beautiful and Brutal Yard [2023, Black Butter], B+(**)

Nipsey Hussle (1985– )

• Victory Lap [2018, All Money In/Atlantic], B+(*)

I Love Makonnen (1989– )

• I Love Makonnen [2014, OVO Sound, EP], B+(*)
• Drink More Water 5 [2015, OVO Sound], B+(**)
• I Love Makonnen 2 [2015, OVO Sound/Warner Brothers, EP], B+(*)

Ice Cube (1969– )

• AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted [1990, Priority], B+(**)
• Kill at Will [1990, Priority], B
• Greatest Hits [1990–2001, Priority], B+

Ice Spice (2000– )

• Like . . ? [2023, 10K Projects/Capitol, EP], B+(*)
• Like . . ? [Deluxe] [2023, 10K Projects/Capitol, EP], A–
• Y2K! [2024, 10K Projects/Capitol], B+(***)

Ice-T (1959– )

• Rhyme Pays [1987, Sire], B+
• The Iceberg [1989, Sire], A–
• O.G. Original Gangster [1991, Sire], A
• Body Count [1992, Sire], A–
• Greatest Hits: The Evidence [1987–96, Atomic Pop], A–
• Body Count: Bloodlust [2017, Century Media], B+(***)
• Body Count: Carnivore [2020, Century Media], B+(**)

Injury Reserve [2015– ]

• Live From the Dentist Office [2015, Las Fuegas], B+(**)
• Floss [2016, Las Fuegas], B+(***)
• Injury Reserve [2019, Senaca Village], B+(***)

Inspectah Deck

• Czarface [2013, Brick], B+(*)

Bobby J From Rockaway

• Summer Classics [2019, Make Noise], B+(**)

Ja'king the Devine

• Parables of the Sower [2023, Copenhagen Crates], B+(***)

Jay-Z (1970– )

• Reasonable Doubt [1996, Roc-A-Fella], A–
• In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 [1997, Roc-A-Fella], B+(***)
• Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life [1998, Def Jam], B+(**)
• Vol. 3 . . . Life and Times of S. Carter [1999, Def Jam], A–
• The Dynasty: Roc la Familia [2000, Def Jam], B
• The Blueprint [2001, Roc-A-Fella], B+
• Unplugged [2001, Roc-A-Fella], B+
• The Black Album [2003, Roc-A-Fella], A–
• Kingdom Come [2006, Roc-A-Fella], B+(**)
• American Gangster [2007, Roc-A-Fella], B+(*)
• The Blueprint 3 [2009, Roc Nation], B+(**)
• The Hits Collection, Volume One [1998–2009, Def Jam/Roc Nation], B+(**)
• Magna Carta Holy Grail [2013, Roc Nation], B
• 4:44 [2017, Roc Nation], B+(**)

Jazz Spastiks

• w/Junclassic: Mode 7 [2011, Hipnott], B+(***)
• Camera of Sound [2021, Jazz Plastic], A–

Wyclef Jean

• Presents the Carnival Featuring the Refugee All Stars [1997, Ruffhouse/Columbia], B
• The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book [2000, Columbia], B+

Mick Jenkins (1991– )

• Pieces of a Man [2018, Cinematic], B+(*)
• The Patience [2023, BMG], B+(**)

J-Hope (1994– )

• Jack in the Box [2022, HYBE], B+(*)

J.I.D (1990– )

• The Never Story [2017, Dreamville/Interscope], B+(***)
• DiCaprio 2 [2018, Dreamville], B+(*)
• The Forever Story [2022, Dreamille/Interscope], B+(**)

J-Live [2001– ]

• All of the Above [2002, Coup d'Etat], B+(*)

JME (1985– )

• Integrity [2015, Boy Better Know], B+(***)

Topaz Jones

• Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma [2021, New Funk Academy/Black Canopy], B+(**)

Jonwayne

• Oodles of Doodles [2012, Stones Throw, 2CD], B+(*)
• Rap Album Two [2017, The Order Label], B+(***)

Wesley Joseph

• Glow [2023, Secretly Canadian, EP], B

JPEGMafia (1989– )

• Black Ben Carson [2015, Trashfuck], B+(*)
• Veteran [2018, self-released], B
• All My Heroes Are Cornballs [2019, EQT], B+(**)
• EP! [2020, Universal Republic, EP], B+(**)
• LP! [2021, Republic], B+(**)
• w/Danny Brown: Scaring the Hoes [2023, AWAL], B+(*)
• I Lay Down My Life for You [2024, AWAL], B+(*)

J-Rocc

• Some Cold Rock Stuf [2011, Stones Throw], B+(**)

Juice Wrld (1998–2019)

• Goodbye and Good Riddance [2018, self-released], B+(*)
• Death Race for Love [2019, Interscope], B–
• Legends Never Die [2019, Grade A/Interscope], B

Juicy J (1975– )

• Stay Trippy [2013, Taylor Gang/Kemosabe/Columbia], B+(*)

Larry June (1991– )

• w/The Alchemist: The Great Escape [2023, Empire], B+(*)

Jungle Brothers [1986– ]

• Straight out the Jungle [1988, Warlock], A–
• Done by the Forces of Nature [1989, Warner Brothers], A–
• J. Beez Wit the Remedy [1993, Warner Brothers], B

Junglepussy (1991– )

• JP4 [2020, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• JP5000 [2022, self-released, EP], B+(*)

J.U.S

• w/Squadda B: 3rd Shift [2024, Bruiser Brigade], B+(***)

Justvibez

• w/Black Justice: Art of the Craft [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Ka (1972–2024)

• The Night's Gambit [2013, Iron Works], B+(**)
• Honor Killed the Samurai [2016, Iron Works], A–
• Descendants of Cain [2020, Iron Works], B+(***)
• Languish Arts [2022, Iron Works], B+(**)
• Woeful Studies [2022, Iron Works], B+(***)
• The Thief Next to Jesus [2024, Iron Works], B+(**)

K.A.A.N.

• Subtle Meditation [2018, Redefinition], A–

Kamaiyah

• A Good Night in the Ghetto [2016, self-released], B+(**)

Kano (1985– )

• Made in the Manor [2016, Parlophone], B+(***)
• Hoodies All Summer [2019, Parlophone], B+(*)

Kashmere

• King Kashmere: w/Alecs DeLarge: The Album to End All Alien Abductions [2023, High Focus], B+(*)

Ras Kass (1973– )

• Soul on Ice 2 [2019, Mello Music Group], B+(***)

Wiz Khalifa (1987– )

• Rolling Papers [2011, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Blacc Hollywood [2014, Atlantic], B+(**)
• w/Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Girl Talk: Full Court Press [2022, Asylum/Taylor Gang], A–

Khrysis

• The Hour of Khrysis [2021, Jamla], B+(**)

Kid Abstrakt

• w/Leo Low Pass: Still Dreaming [2023, Melting Pot Music], A–

Kid Cudi

• Man on the Moon: The End of Day [2009, Universal Motown], B+(***)
• Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager [2010, Universal Motown], B+(*)
• Man on the Moon III: The Chosen [2020, Republic], B+(**)

Kid 'n Play [1987–1993]

• 2 Hype [1988, Select], A–
• Kid 'n Play's Funhouse [1990, Select], B+

Kill Bill: The Rapper

• Fullmetal Kaiju [2023, Exociety], B+(**)

Killah Priest

• Heavy Mental [1998, Geffen], A–

Killer Mike (1975– )

• PL3DGE [2011, SMC], B+(***)
• R.A.P. Music [2012, Williams Street], A–
• Michael [2023, Loma Vista], B+(**)

Roy Kinsey

• Blackie: A Story by Roy Kinsey [2018, Not Normal], B+(***)

Kitty

• D.A.I.S.Y. Rage [2013, self-released, EP], B

KMD [1991– ]

• Bl_ck B_st_rds [1993, Sub Verse], B+

K'Naan (1978– )

• The Dusty Foot Philosopher [2003–2005, IM Culture, CD+DVD], A
• Troubadour [2008, A&M/Octone], A
• More Beautiful Than Silence [2012, Octone, EP], B+(*)
• Country, God or the Girl [2012, A&M/Octone], B+(***)

Kneecap [2018– ]

• Fine Art [2024, Heavenly], A–

Kno

• Death Is Silent [2010, Venti Uno], B+(***)

Knucks (1994– )

• Alpha Place [2022, Nodaysoff], B+(**)

Knxwledge (1988– )

• Hud Dreams [2015, Stones Throw], B+(*)
• 1988 [2020, Stones Throw], B

Kojaque (1995– )

• Town's Dead [2021, Soft Boy], B+(*)

Kool A.D. (1983– )

• 51 [2012, Greedhead/Mishka], B+(**)
• 63 [2013, self-released], B+(**)
• 19 [2013, self-released], B+(*)
• Kool and Kass: w/Kassa Overall: Peaceful Solutions [2013, self-released], A–
• Kool and Kass: Coke Boys 5 [2014, self-released], B+(***)
• Not O.K. [2013, self-released], A–
• Word O.K. [2014, self-released], A–
• Peaceful Solutions: Barter 7 [2015, self-released], A–
• Official [2016, self-released, EP], B+(**)

Kool Keith (1963– )

• Dr. Octagon: Dr. Octagonecologyst [1996, Dreamworks], B+
• Black Elvis / Lost in Space [1999, Ruffhouse/Columbia], B
• Dr. Dooom: First Come, First Served [1999, Funky Ass], B+
• Dr. Dooom: Dr. Dooom, Vol. 2 [2008, Threshold], B+(**)
• Tashan Dorsett [2009, Junkadelic], B+(**)
• The Legend of Tashan Dorsett [2011, Junkadelic], B+(*)
• w/Real Bad Man: Serpent [2023, Real Bad Man], B+(***)
• Black Elvis 2 [2023, Mello Music Group], B+(**)

Kool Moe Dee [1963– ]

• Kool Moe Dee [1987, Jive], A–
• How Ya Like Me Now [1987, Jive], A–
• Knowledge Is King [1989, Jive], B+
• The Jive Collection, Volume 2 [(1995), Jive], A–

The Koreatown Oddity (1984– )

• Finna Be Past Tense [2017, Stones Throw], B+(**)
• Little Dominiques Nosebleed [2020, Stones Throw], B+(**)
• Isthisforreal? [2022, Stones Throw], B+(*)

Kris Kross [1991– ]

• Totally Krossed Out [1992, Ruffhouse], A–

KRS-One (1965– )

• Return of the Boom Bap [1993, Jive], B+
• A Retrospective [1987–97, Jive], A
• Life [2006, Antagonist], A–
• Between Da Protests [2020, R.A.M.P. Ent Agency], B+(**)

Talib Kweli

• Reflection Eternal [2000, Priority], B+
• Quality [2002, MCA], B
• w/Madlib: Liberation [2007, Blacksmith Music], A–
• Eardrum [2007, Blacksmith/Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Reflection Eternal: Revolutions Per Minute [2010, Warner Brothers], A–
• Gutter Rainbows [2011, Duck Down Music], B+(**)
• w/Madlib: Liberation 2 [2023, Luminary], B+(***)

Kyle (1993– )

• Smyle [2015, Indie Pop], B+(***)
• Light of Mine [2018, Atlantic], A–
• It's Not So Bad [2022, self-released], B+(*)

Anysia Kym

• Truest [2024, 10k], B+(*)

Mike Ladd

• Nostalgialator [2004, Definitive Jux], B
• Negrophilia (The Album) [2004, Thirsty Ear], B+

Lady Lykez

• Muhammad Ali EP [2019, Hyperdub, EP], B+(**)

The Lady of Rage

• Necessary Roughness [1997, Interscope], B

Kendrick Lamar (1987– )

• Overly Dedicated [2010, Top Dawg Entertainment], A–
• Section.80 [2011, Top Dawg Entertainment], B+(**)
• Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City [2012, Aftermath], A–
• To Pimp a Butterfly [2015, Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope], A–
• Untitled Unmastered [2013–2016, Top Dawg Entertainment], B+(***)
• Damn [2017, Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope], A–
• Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers [2022, Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope], B+(***)

Latto (1998– )

• 777 [2022, RCA], B+(**)

Latyrx

• The Album [1997, SoleSides], A–
• The Second Album [2013, Latyramid], A–

The Left [2010– ]

• Gas Mask [2010, Mello Music], A–

Jim Legxacy

• Homeless N*gga Pop Music [2023, (!)], B

Leikeli47

• Wash and Set [2017, Hardcover/RCA], B+(***)
• Acrylic [2018, Hardcover/RCA], B+(**)
• Shape Up [2022, Hardcover/RCA], B+(**)

Le1f

• Tree House [2013, Greedhead], B+(*)
• Hey [2014, Terrible/XL, EP], B+(**)

Dan Le Sac

• w/Scroobius Pip: Angles [2008, Strange Famous], A–
• The Logic of Chance [2010, Sunday Best], A–
• Space Between the Words [2012, Sunday Best], B
• w/Scroobius Pip: Repent Replenish Repeat [2013, Sunday Best], B+(***)

Lester Bangs

• Infinite Stretch [2012, self-released], C

Mac Lethal

• 11:11 [2007, Rhymesayers Entertainment], A–

Lifers Group

• Lifers Group [1991, Hollywood], B

Lifesavas [2001– ]

• Spirit in Stone [2003, Quannum Projects], A–
• Gutterfly [2007, Quannum Projects], B+(*)

Lil B (1989– )

• I'm Gay (I'm Happy) [2011, BasedWorld], B+(**)

Lil Baby (1994– )

• Harder Than Ever [2018, Quality Control], B+(**)
• w/Gunna: Drip Harder [2018, Quality Control], B+(***)
• My Turn [2020, Quality Control], B+(**)

Lil Dicky (1988– )

• Professional Rapper [2015, CMSN, 2CD], A–

Lil' Kim (1975– )

• Notorious KIM [2000, Atlantic], B
• The Naked Truth [2005, Atlantic], B

Lil Nas X (1999– )

• 7 [2019, Columbia, EP], B+(*)
• Montero [2021, Columbia], B+(*)

Lil Tjay (2001– )

• True 2 Myself [2019, Columbia], B+(*)
• 222 [2023, Columbia], B+(**)

Lil Uzi Vert (1994– )

• Luv Is Rage 2 [2017, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Eternal Atake [2020, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Pink Tape [2023, Generation Now/Atlantic], B+(**)

Lil Wayne (1982– )

• The Block Is Hot [1999, Cash Money/Universal], B+(**)
• 500 Degreez [2002, Cash Money], B+(***)
• Tha Carter [2004, Cash Money/Universal], A–
• Tha Carter II [2005, Cash Money/Universal], A–
• Da Drought 3 [2007, Mixtrap, 2 CD], A–
• The Drought Is Over 2: The Carter 3 Sessions [2007, Mixtrap], B+(***)
• The Leak [2007, Cash Money, EP], B+(**)
• Tha Carter III [2008, Cash Money/Universal, 2 CD], A–
• No Ceilings [2010, mixtape], A–
• Rebirth [2010, Universal/Motown/Cash Money], B–
• I Am Not a Human Being [2010, Universal Motown], B+(**)
• Tha Carter IV [2011, Motown/Cash Money], B+(*)
• I Am Not a Human Being II [2013, Cash Money], B+(**)
• The Free Weezy Album [2015, Young Money/Republic], B+(*)
• Tha Carter V [2018, Young Money/Republic], B+(**)
• Funeral [2020, Young Money], B+(**)
• Tha Fix Before Tha VI [2023, Young Money], B

Lil Yachty (1997– )

• Lil Boat [2016, Quality Control], B
• Summer Songs 2 [2016, Quality Control], B–
• Let's Start Here [2023, Quality Control Music/UMG], B+(*)

Linkoban

• Super Into On It [2012, Superbillion, EP], B+(***)

Linqua Franqa

• Bellringer [2022, Ernest Jennings], B+(**)

Little Brother [2003– ]

• May the Lord Watch [2019, Imagine Nation Music/For Members Only/Empire], B+(**)

Little Simz (1994– )

• Stillness in Wonderland [2016, Age], B
• Grey Area [2019, Age], A–
• Drop 6 [2020, AWAL, EP], B+(*)
• Sometimes I Might Be Introvert [2021, Age], B+(***)
• No Thank You [2022, Age 101/Awal/Forever Living Originals], A–
• Drop 7 [2024, Forever Living Originals, EP], B+(**)

Liv.e

• Couldn't Wait to Tell You . . . [2020, In Real Life], B+(*)
• Girl in the Half Pearl [2023, In Real Life], B+(**)

Lizzo (1988– )

• Lizzobangers [2009–2013, Virgin], B+(**)
• Big Grrrl Small World [2015, BGSW], B+(*)
• Coconut Oil [2016, Nice Life/Atlantic, EP], B+(**)
• Cuz I Love You [2019, Nice Life/Atlantic], A–
• Special [2022, Atlantic/Nice Life], B+(***)

L.L. Cool J (1968– )

• Radio [1985, Def Jam], B+
• Walking with a Panther [1989, Def Jam], A–
• Mama Said Knock You Out [1990, Def Jam], A
• 14 Shots to the Dome [1993, Def Jam], A
• Mr. Smith [1995, Def Jam], B+
• All World: Greatest Hits [(1996), Def Jam], A–
• The FORCE [2024, Def Jam], A–

Logic (1990– )

• Under Pressure [2014, Def Jam], B+(**)
• Vinyl Days [2022, Def Jam], B+(**)
• College Park [2023, Three Oh One/BMG], B+(*)

Theophilus London

• Timez Are Weird These Days [2011, Reprise], B

L'Orange (1991– )

• The City Under the City [2013, Mello Music Group], B+(*)
• w/Jeremiah Jae: The Night Took Us in Like Family [2015, Mello Music Group], A–
• w/Kool Keith: Time? Astonishing! [2015, Mello Music Group], B+(**)
• w/Mr. Lif: The Life and Death of Scenery [2016, Mello Music Group], A–
• The Ordinary Man [2017, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• w/Jeremiah Jae: Complicate Your Life With Violence [2019, Mello Music Group], A–
• w/Namir Blade: Imaginary Everything [2021, Mello Music Group], A–
• The World Is Still Chaos, but I Feel Better [2021, Mello Music Group], B+(**)

Monie Love

• Down to Earth [1990, Warner Brothers], B–

Lowkey (1986– )

• Dear Listener [2008, SO Empire], B+(**)
• Soundtrack to the Struggle [2011, Mesopotamia Music], A–
• Soundtrack to the Struggle 2 [2019, Mesopotamia Music], A–

L'Trimm [1987– ]

• Grab It! [1988, Atlantic], B+
• Drop That Bottom [1989, Atlantic], B+

Ludacris

• Word of Mouf [2001, Def Jam], A–
• Chicken-N-Beer [2003, Def Jam South], A–
• The Red Light District [2004, Def Jam South], B+
• Release Therapy [2006, Disturbing Tha Peace], B
• Battle of the Sexes [2010, Disturbing Tha Peace], B

Lukah

• When the Black Hand Touches You [2020, Raw Material], B+(**)
• Why Look Up, God's in the Mirror [2021, Fxck Rxp Rxcxrds], A–

Lupe Fiasco (1981– )

• Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor [2006, Atlantic], A–
• The Cool [2007, Atlantic], A–
• Lasers [2011, Atlantic], A–
• Food and Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1 [2012, Atlantic], B+(**)
• Tetsuo and Youth [2015, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Drogas Light [2017, 1st &], B+(**)
• Drogas Wave [2018, 1st &], A–
• w/Kaelin Ellis: House [2020, 1st & 15th, EP], B+(*)
• Drill Music in Zion [2022, 1st & 15th], B+(***)
• Samurai [2024, 1st and 15th Too], B+(**)

Lushlife

• Plateau Vision [2012, Western Vinyl], B+(*)

Lyrics Born (1972– )

• Later That Day . . . [2003, Quannum Projects], A
• Same !@#$ Different Day [2005, Quannum Projects], A–
• Everywhere at Once [2008, Anti-], B+(**)
• As U Were [2010, Decon], A–
• Real People [2015, Mobile Home], A
• Now Look What You've Done, Lyrics Born! Greatest Hits! [1997–2015, Mobile Home], A
• Quite a Life [2018, Mobile home], A–
• w/Cutso: Lyrics Born and Cutso Present Rapp Nite [2019, self-released, EP], A–
• Mobile Homies Season 1 [2022, Mobile Home], A–
• Vision Board [2022, Mobile Home], A–
• Goodbye, Sticky Rice [2024, Mobile Home], A–

Mach-Hommy

• Pray for Haiti [2021, Griselda], B+(***)
• Balens Cho [2021, Griselda, EP], B+(**)
• Dollar Menu 4 [2022, self-released], B+(***)
• w/Tha God Fahim: Notorious Dump Legends Vol. 2 [2023, self-released], B+(*)
• #Richaxxhaitian [2024, Mach-Hommy], B+(***)

Macklemore (1983– )

• w/Ryan Lewis: The Heist [2012, Macklemore], B+(***)
• This Unruly Mess I've Made [2016, Macklemore], B+(*)

Madlib (1973– )

• Beat Konducta, Vol. 5–6 [2009, Stones Throw], B+(**)
• Madlib Medicine Show No. 1: Before the Verdict [2010, Now Again], B+(*)
• Madlib Medicine Show No. 5: The History of the Loop Digga [2010, Madlib Invazion], B
• Madlib Medicine Show No. 7: High Jazz [2010, Madlib Invazion], B+(*)
• The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz and Percussion Ensemble: Miles Away [2010, Stones Throw], B+(**)
• Jahari Massamba Unit: Pardon My French [2020, Madlib Invazion], B+(*)
• Sound Ancestors [2021, Madlib Invazion], B+(*)
• w/Meyhem Lauren, DJ Muggs: Champagne for Breakfast [2023, Soul Assassins], B+(***)

Madvillain [2004– ]

• Madvillainy [2004, Stones Throw], A–

MaG

• Freedom [2013, self-released], B+(**)

Tkay Maidza (1996– )

• Last Year Was Weird (Vol. 2) [2020, 4AD, EP], B+(**)
• Sweet Justice [2023, 4AD], B+(**)

Main Attrakionz

• 808s and Dark Grapes II [2011, Mishka], B+(**)

Gucci Mane (1980– )

• The State vs. Radric Davis [2009, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted [2010, Warner Brothers], B+(*)

Roc Marciano (1978– )

• Marcberg [2010, Fat Beats], B+(***)
• Reloaded [2012, Decon], B+(***)
• Rosebudd's Revenge [2017, Quality Control/300/Atlantic], B+(**)
• RR2: The Bitter Dose [2018, Marci Enterprises], B+(***)
• Marcielago [2019, Marci Enterprises], B+(**)
• Mt. Marci [2020, Marci], B+(*)
• w/The Alchemist: The Elephant Man's Bones [2022, ALC/Marci/Empire], B+(**)
• Marciology [2024, Marci Enterprises], B+(*)

Biz Markie (1964–2021)

• I Need a Haircut [1991, Cold Chillin'], B+(***)
• All Samples Cleared! [1992, Cold Chillin'], B+
• Biz's Baddest Beats: The Best of Biz Markie [1987–94, Cold Chillin'], B+(***)

Marley Marl (1962– )

• In Control, Volume 1 [1988, Cold Chillin'], B+(***)
• In Control, Volume 2 [1991, Cold Chillin'], B+(*)
• The Best of Cold Chillin': In Control Vols. I + II [1988–91, Landspeed, 2CD], B+(**)

Marlowe

• Marlowe [2018, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• Marlowe 2 [2020, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• Marlowe 3 [2022, Mello Music Group], A–

Maroon

• The Funky Record [1987, Arb], A–

Maroons

• Ambush [2004, Quannum Projects], B+

Mase (1978– )

• Harlem World [1997, Bad Boy], B+

Masta Ace (1966– )

• w/Marco Polo: A Breukelen Story [2018, Fat Beats], B+(***)
• w/Marco Polo: Richmond Hill [2024, Fat Beats], B+(**)

Mavi (1999– )

• Laughing So Hard, It Hurts [2022, United Masters], B+(**)
• Shadowbox [2024, Mavi 4 Mayor Music], B+(**)

Maxo Kream (1990– )

• Brandon Banks [2019, Big Persona/RCA], B+(**)
• Weight of the World [2021, Big Persona], B+(**)

¡Mayday! [2012– ]

• Believers [2013, Strange Music], B+(***)
• w/Murs: ¡Mursday! [2014, Strange Music], A–
• Future / Vintage [2015, Strange Music], A–

MC Esoteric

• Saving Seamus Ryan [2009, Fly Casual], B+(***)

MC Frontalot (1973– )

• Net Split, or the Fathomless Heartbreak of Online Itself [2019, Level Up], B+(**)

MC Hawking

• A Brief History of Rhyme: MC Hawking's Greatest Hits [1994–2002, Brash Music], A–

MC Lyte

• Eyes on This [1989, First Priority], B+
• Ain't No Other [1993, First Priority], B
• Seven and Seven [1998, Eastwest], A–

McEnroe [1999– ]

• Disenfranchised [2003, Peanuts and Corn], A–
• w/Birdapres: Nothing Is Cool [2004, Peanuts and Corn], A–

Medhane

• Full Circle [2020, TBHG, EP], B
• Cold Water [2020, TBHG], B+(*)

Meek Mill (1987– )

• Dreams Worth More Than Money [2015, Atlantic/MMG], B+(*)
• Championships [2018, Maybach Music Group/Atlantic], B+(***)

Megan Thee Stallion (1995– )

• Fever [2019, 300 Entertainment], B+(***)
• Suga [2020, 300 Entertainment, EP], A–
• Good News [2020, 300 Entertainment], A–
• Something for Thee Hotties: From Thee Archives [2019–2021, 300 Entertainment], A–
• Traumazine [2022, 300 Entertainment/1501], A–
• 2024, Hot Girl, B+(***)

MellowHype [2010– ]

• BlackenedWhite [2010, Fat Possum], B+(*)

Vic Mensa (1993– )

• There's Alot Going On [2016, Roc Nation], B+(***)
• The Autobiography [2017, Roc Nation], B–
• V Tape [2020, Roc Nation, EP], B+(**)
• I Tape [2021, Roc Nation, EP], B+(**)
• Vino Valentino [2022, Roc Nation, EP], B+(*)
• Victor [2023, Roc Nation], B+(*)

Method Man

• Tical [1994, Def Jam], B

Metro Boomin (1993– )

• Heroes and Villains [2022, Boominati/Republic], B+(**)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture] [2023, Boominati/Republic], B+(**)

Mexstep

• Resistir [2018, Third Root], A–
• Vivir [2021, Mexstep Music], B+(***)

MF Doom (1971–2020)

• Operation: Doomsday [2001, Sub Verse], B+
• Viktor Vaughn: Vaudeville Villain [2003, Sound-Ink], A–
• King Geedorah: Take me to Your Leader [2003, Big Dada], B+(***)
• Viktor Vaughn: (VV:2) Venomous Villain [2004, Insomniac], B+
• Born Like This [2009, Lex], B+(***)
• JJ Doom: Keys to the Kuffs [2012, Lex], B+(**)

Michete

• Cool Tricks [2015, self-released, EP], B+(***)
• Cool Tricks 2 [2016, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• Cool Tricks 3 [2017, self-released, EP], B+(*)

Haviah Mighty (1992– )

• 13th Floor [2019, self-released], B+(***)
• Crying Crystals [2023, Mighty Gang], B+(**)

Migos

• Rich Ni**a Timeline [2014, Quality Control Music], B+(*)
• Culture [2017, QC/YRN/300], B+(***)
• Culture II [2018, Quality Control, 2CD], B+(**)

MIKE (1998– )

• May God Bless Your Hustle [2017, self-released], B+(**)
• Black Soap [2018, Lex, EP], B+(*)
• Renaissance Man [2018, Lex], B+(*)
• Tears of Joy [2019, 10k], B+(**)
• Weight of the World [2020, 10k], B+(*)
• Disco! [2021, 10k], B+(**)
• w/Wiki, The Alchemist: Faith Is a Rock [2023, ALC], B+(*)
• Burning Desire [2023, 10K], B+(*)
• w/Tony Seltzer: Pinball, B+(*)

Mike.

• The Highs [2021, Ditto], B+(**)

Mac Miller (1992–2018)

• Blue Slide Park [2011, Rostrum], B+(***)
• Watching Movies With the Sound Off [2013, Island], B
• Swimming [2018, REMember Music/Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Circles [2018, Warner], A–

Flo Milli (2000– )

• Ho, Why Is You Here? [2020, RCA], B+(*)
• You Still Here, Ho? [2022, RCA], B+(**)
• Fine Ho, Stay [2024, RCA], B+(**)

Milo (1992– )

• A Toothpaste Suburb [2014, Hellfyre Club], B+(**)
• So the Flies Don't Come [2015, Ruby Yacht], B+(**)
• Who Told You to Think??!!?!?!?! [2017, Ruby Yacht], A–

Mimz and Dunn

• Infinite Lawn [2021, self-released], B

Nicki Minaj (1982– )

• Beam Me Up Scotty [2009, Trapaholics], B+(***)
• Pink Friday [2010, Universal Motown], A–
• Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [2012, Universal Republic], A–
• The Pinkprint [2014, Young Money/Cash Money], A–
• Queen [2018, Young Money/Cash Money], B+(***)
• Pink Friday 2 [2023, Young Money/Republic], B+(***)

Mr. Lif (1974– )

• Emergency Rations [2002, Definitive Jux, EP], A–
• I Phantom [2002, Definitive Jux], A
• Sleepyheads: Unreleased and Hard to Find [1995–2002, Thought Wizard], A–
• Mo' Mega [2006, Definitive Jux], A–
• I Heard It Today [2009, Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises], A–
• Don't Look Down [2016, Mello Music], B+(***)
• w/Brass Menazeri: Resilient [2017, Waxsimile], B+(*)

Mobb Deep [1992– ]

• The Infamous [1995, Loud], B+(**)
• Life of the Infamous: The Best of Mobb Deep [1993–2004, Loud/Legacy], B

Moka Only

• In and Of Itself [2023, Urbnet], B+(***)

Pharoahe Monch (1972– )

• Desire [2007, SRC], B+(**)
• W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) [2011, Duck Down Music], B+(**)
• P.T.S.D.: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [2014, W.A.R. Media], B+(**)

M1

• w/Brian Jackson, The New Midnight Band: Evolutionary Minded: Furthering the Legacy of Gil Scott-Heron [2013, Motema], B+(***)

Monster Rally

• w/Jay Stone: Foreign Pedestrians [2014, Gold Robot], B+(*)

M.O.P. [1996– ]

• Handle Ur Bizness [1998, Relativity, EP], B+(*)
• Warriorz [2000, Loud], B+

Moor Mother (1981– )

• Fetish Bones [2016, Don Giovanni], B
• 700 Bliss: Spa 700 [2018, Halcyon Veil/Don Giovanni, EP], B+(**)
• Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes [2019, Don Giovanni], B+(**)
• Moor Jewelry: True Opera [2020, Don Giovanni], A–
• Circuit City [2020, Don Giovanni], B+(*)
• w/Billy Woods: Brass [2020, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(**)
• Black Encyclopedia of the Air [2021, Anti-], B+(*)
• w/700 Bliss: Nothing to Declare [2022, Hyperdub], B+(*)
• Jazz Codes [2022, Anti-], A–
• The Great Bailout [2024, Anti-], B+(*)

Mother Nature

• w/BoatHouse: SZNZ [2021, Closed Sessions], B+(***)

M-Phazes

• Phazed Out [2012, Coalmine], B+(*)

Ms. Boogie

• The Breakdown [2024, self-released], B+(*)

Ali Shaheed Muhammad (1970– )

• w/Adrian Younge: Jazz Is Dead 4: Azymuth [2020, Jazz Is Dead], B
• w/Adrian Younge: Jazz Is Dead 5: Doug Carn [2020, Jazz Is Dead], B+(***)
• Jazz Is Dead 6: Gary Bartz [2021, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(***)
• Jazz Is Dead 011 [2022, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Adrian Younge: Jazz Is Dead 14: Henry Franklin [2022, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)

Murs (1978– )

• End of the Beginning [2003, Definitive Jux], A–
• Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation [2011, DD172], B+(*)
• Have a Nice Life [2015, Strange Music], A–
• w/9th Wonder: Brighter Daze [2015, Jamla], B+(***)
• Captain California [2017, Strange Music], B+(**)
• A Strange Journey Into the Unimaginable [2018, Strange Music], B+(***)
• The Iliad Is Dead and the Odyssey Is Over [2019, Empire], A–

Mystikal [1995– ]

• Unpredictable [1997, Jive/No Limit], A–
• Let's Get Ready [2000, Jive], A–
• Prince of the South . . . the Hits [1995–2004, Jive/Zomba], A–

Nacho Picasso

• For the Glory [2011, self-released], B+(***)

Estee Nack

• Nacksaw Jim Duggan [2023, Griselda], B+(*)

Naeem

• Startisha [2020, 37d03d], A–

Nas (1973– )

• Illmatic [1994, Columbia], A–
• I Am . . . [1999, Columbia], B
• Stillmatic [2001, Columbia], B+(***)
• The Lost Tapes [1999–2002, Columbia], B+
• God's Son [2002, Columbia], B+(**)
• Street's Disciple [2004, Columbia, 2CD], A–
• Hip Hop Is Dead [2006, Def Jam], A–
• Untitled [2008, Def Jam], A–
• w/Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley: Distant Relatives [2010, Def Jam], B+(***)
• Life Is Good [2012, Def Jam], B+(**)
• Nasir [2018, Mass Appeal/Def Jam, EP], B+(**)
• King's Disease [2020, Mass Appeal], B+(**)
• King's Disease II [2021, Mass Appeal], B+(*)
• Magic [2021, Mass Appeal, EP], B+(**)
• King's Disease III [2022, Mass Appeal], B+(***)
• Magic 2 [2023, Mass Appeal], B+(**)
• Magic 3 [2023, Mass Appeal], B+(**)

Rico Nasty (1997– )

• Nasty [2018, Sugar Trap], B+(**)
• w/Kenny Beats: Anger Management [2019, Sugar Trap, EP], B+(**)
• Nightmare Vacation [2020, Sugar Trap/Atlantic], A–
• Las Ruinas [2022, Sugar Trap/Atlantic], B+(**)

Naughty by Nature [1991– ]

• Poverty's Paradise [1995, Tommy Boy], B

Navy Blue (1997– )

• Ádà Irin [2020, Freedom Sounds], B+(*)
• Song of Sage: Post Panic! [2020, Freedom Sounds], A–
• Navy's Reprise [2021, Freedom Sounds], B+(***)
• Ways of Knowing [2023, Def Jam], A–
• Memoirs in Armour [2024, Freedom Sounds], B+(***)

Neak

• Die Wurzel [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Nelly (1974– )

• Country Grammar [2000, Universal], A
• Nellyville [2002, Universal], A–
• Sweat [2004, Universal], A–
• Suit [2004, Universal], B+
• 5.0 [2010, Motown], B+(**)
• M.O. [2013, Republic], B
• Heartland [2021, Columbia, EP], B+(*)

NERD [2002– ]

• In Search of . . . [2002, Virgin], A
• Seeing Sounds [2008, Interscope], B+(**)
• Nothing [2010, Star Trak], B+(**)
• No One Ever Really Dies [2017, I Am Other/Columbia], B+(**)

Nerves Baddington

• Micro [2022, Apt. B Productions], B+(***)
• Macro [2022, Apt. B Productions], B+(***)

Nine 11 Thesaurus [2011– ]

• Ground Zero Generals [2011, The Social Registry], B+(***)

9th Wonder (1975– )

• The Wonder Years [2011, Traffic Entertainment], A–

NLE Choppa (2002– )

• Slut Szn [2024, Warner, EP], B+(*)

Noname (1991– )

• Telefone [2016, self-released], B+(**)
• Room 25 [2018, self-released], A–
• Sundial [2023, self-released], A–

Non-Prophets [2003– ]

• Hope [2003, Lex], B+

Nord1kone

• w/DJ Mrok: Tower of Babylon [2022, SplitSLAM], A–

Northern State [2002– ]

• Dying in Stereo [2002, Northern State], A–
• All City [2004, Columbia], A–
• Can I Keep This Pen? [2007, Ipecac], A–

Notorious B.I.G. (1972–97)

• Ready to Die [1994, Bad Boy], B+
• Life After Death [1997, Bad Boy, 2 CD], B+
• Born Again [1999, Bad Boy], B+

N.W.A. [1986–1991]

• Straight Outta Compton [1988, Priority], B+

NxWorries

• Yes Lawd! [2016, Stones Throw], B+(***)

070 Shake (1997– )

• Modus Vivendi [2020, GOOD Music/Def Jam], B+(*)
• You Can't Kill Me [2022, GOOD Music/Def Jam], B+(***)

Odd Future

• The Odd Future Tape Vol. 2 [2012, Odd Future], B–

Oddisee (1985– )

• Rock Creek Park [2011, Mello Music Group], B
• The Good Fight [2015, Mello Music Group], B+(*)
• The Odd Tape [2016, Mello Music Group], B+(*)
• The Iceberg [2017, Mello Music Group], A–
• Odd Cure [2020, Outer Note], B+(***)
• To What End [2023, Outer Note], B+(***)

Offset (1991– )

• Set It Off [2023, Motown], B+(*)

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya (1990– )

• Drool [2017, Father/Daughter/Sooper], B–

Oh No (1979– )

• Ohnomite [2012, Five Day Weekend], B+(**)

Ol' Burger

• Ol' Burger Beats: 74: Out of Time [2024, Coalmine], B+(**)

Ol' Dirty Bastard (1968–2004)

• Return to the 36 Chambers [1995, Elektra], B+
• N***a Please [1999, Elektra], B
• The Definitive Ol' Dirty Bastard Story [1995–99, Elektra/Rhino], B+

Old Man Saxon

• The Pursuit [2018, Pushed, EP], B+(*)
• Goldman Sax [2019, Saxon Kincy, EP], B+(**)

Onra

• Long Distance [2010, All City], B+(*)

Oompa

• Cleo [2019, OompOutLoud], B+(***)

Joell Ortiz (1980– )

• w/L'Orange: Signature [2023, Mello Music Group], B+(*)

OutKast [1992– ]

• Aquemini [1998, LaFace], A–
• Stankonia [2000, LaFace], A
• Big Boi and Dre Present . . . OutKast [1994–2000, La Face], B+
• Speakerboxx / The Love Below [2003, Arista, 2 CD], A–
• Idlewild [2006, LaFace/Zomba], A–

Kassa Overall (1982– )

• Stargate Mixtape [2013, Greedhead], A–
• Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz [2018, self-released], B+(**)
• I Think I'm Good [2020, Brownswood], B+(*)
• Shades of Flu: Healthy Remixes for an Ill Moment [2020, Flu Note], B+(*)
• Shades of Flu 2: In These Odd Times [2021, Flu Note], B
• Animals [2023, Warp], B+(*)

Overweight Pooch

• Female Preacher [1991, A&M], B+

Genesis Owusu (1998– )

• Smiling With No Teeth [2021, Ourness/House Anxiety], B+(***)
• Struggler [2023, Ourness/AWAL], B+(**)

Pa Salieu

• Send Them to Coventry [2020, Warner Music UK], B+(**)

Paris (1967– )

• Sonic Jihad [2003, Guerrilla Funk], A–
• Pistol Politics [2015, Guerrilla Funk, 2CD], A–
• Safe Space Invader [2020, Guerrilla Funk], B+(***)

Vinnie Paz (1977– )

• All Are Guests in the House of God [2023, Iron Tusk Music], B+(**)

People Under the Stairs

• Sincerely, the P [2019, Piecelock], A–

The Perceptionists [2005– ]

• Black Dialogue [2005, Definitive Jux], A
• Resolution [2017, Mello Music Group], A–

The Pharcyde [1990– ]

• Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde [1992, Atlantic], B–

Phife Dawg (1970–2016)

• Forever [2022, Smokin' Needles/AWAL], B+(**)

Phiik

• w/Lungs: Another Planet 4 [2023, Tase Grip/Break All], B+(*)

Phonte (1978– )

• Charity Starts at Home [2011, HBD], B+(***)
• No News Is Good News [2018, Foreign Exchange], B+(**)

Pink Siifu

• w/Yungmorpheus: Bag Talk [2029, Left-Field], B+(**)
• Negro [2020, Left-Field], B
• Gumbo'! [2021, Field-Left], B+(**)

Pitbull (1981– )

• Globalization [2014, Polo Grounds], B+(**)

Plan B (1983– )

• The Defamation of Strickland Banks [2010, 679/Atlantic], B
• Ill Manors [2012, 679/Atlantic], B+(*)

Playboy Tre

• w/DJ Swatts: Goodbye America: Da Story of a Drunk Loner [2008, Last Call Entertainment], A–
• Liquor Store Mascot [2009, Playboy Music], A–

P.M. Dawn [1988– ]

• Of the Heart, of the Soul, and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience [1991, Gee Street], A
• The Bliss Album [1993, Gee Street], A–
• Jesus Wept [1995, Gee Street], A–
• Dearest Christian, I'm So Very Sorry for Bringing You Here. Love, Dad [1998, Gee Street], A–

Polo G (1999– )

• Die a Legend [2019, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Goat [2020, Columbia], B+(**)
• Hall of Fame [2021, Columbia/Only Dreamers Achieve], B+(*)

Poor Righteous Teachers

• Black Business [1993, Profile], B

Pop Smoke (1999–2020)

• Meet the Woo 2 [2020, Victor Victor/Republic], B+(*)
• Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon [2020, Victor Victor/Republic], B+(*)

P.O.S. (1981– )

• Never Better [2009, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(**)
• We Don't Even Live Here [2012, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(*)

Post Malone (1995– )

• Beerbongs and Bentleys [2018, Republic], B+(**)
• Hollywood's Bleeding [2019, Republic], B

PRhyme

• PRhyme [2014, Universal Music], B+(**)

Prince Paul (1967– )

• Psychoanalysis: What Is It? [1997, Tommy Boy], B+
• Prince Paul Presents a Prince Among Thieves [1999, Tommy Boy], A–

Princess Nokia (1991– )

• 1992 Deluxe [2017, Rough Trade], B+(***)
• A Girl Cried Red [2018, Rough Trade, EP], B+(*)
• Everything Is Beautiful [2020, Platoon], B+(***)
• Everything Sucks [2020, Platoon, EP], B+(**)
• I Love You but This Is Goodbye [2023, Arista, EP], B+(**)

Psalm One

• The Death of Frequent Flyer [2006, Rhymesayers Entertainment], B+(***)

Public Enemy [1982– ]

• Yo! Bum Rush the Show! [1987, Def Jam], A–
• It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back [1988, Def Jam], A+
• Fear of a Black Planet [1990, Def Jam], A
• Apocalypse 91 . . . The Enemy Strikes Black [1991, Def Jam], A
• Muse Sick-N-Hour Mess Age [1994, Def Jam], A–
• He Got Game [1998, Def Jam], B+
• Power to the People and the Beats: Public Enemy's Greatest Hits [1987–98, Def Jam], A
• Revolverlution [1989–2002, Koch], A–
• New Whirl Odor [2005, SlamJamz], A–
• w/Paris: Rebirth of a Nation [2006, Guerrilla Funk], A
• How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul??? [2007, Slamjamz, CD+DVD], A–
• Most of My Heroes Still Don't Appear on No Stamp [2012, Enemy], A–
• The Evil Empire of Everything [2012, Enemy], A–
• Nothing Is Quick in the Desert [2017, Enemy], B+(***)
• What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down? [2020, Def Jam], A–

Joey Purp

• iiiDrops [2016, self-released], B+(***)
• Quarterthing [2018, self-released], B+(**)

Pusha T (1977– )

• Fear of God II: Let Us Pray [2011, Decon], B+(**)
• Wrath of Caine [2013, GOOD Music], B+(**)
• My Name Is My Name [2013, Def Jam], A–
• King Push — Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude [2015, Def Jam], B+(***)
• Daytona [2018, GOOD/Def Jam, EP], B+(***)
• It's Almost Dry [2022, G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam], A–

Schoolboy Q (1986– )

• Setbacks [2011, Top Dawg], B+(**)
• Habits and Contradictions [2012, Top Dawg], B+(**)
• Oxymoron [2014, Interscope], B+(**)
• Blank Face LP [2016, Top Dawg/Interscope], B+(***)
• Blue Lips [2024, Interscope], B+(*)

Q-Tip (1970– )

• Amplified [1999, Arista], A–

Quakers [2012– ]

• Quakers [2012, Stones Throw], B+(***)

Quasimoto [2000– ]

• The Unseen [2000, Stones Throw], B

Queen Key (1996– )

• Eat My Pussy (Again) [2019, Machine Entertainment Group], A–

Queen Latifah (1970– )

• All Hail the Queen [1989, Tommy Boy], A–
• Nature of a Sista' [1991, Tommy Boy], B

Quelle Chris (1984– )

• Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often [2017, Mello Music Group], B
• Guns [2019, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• w/Chris Keys: Innocent Country 2 [2020, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• Deathframe [2022, Mello Music Group], B+(*)

Kojey Radical (1993– )

• Cashmere Tears [2019, Asylum], B+(*)
• Reason to Smile [2022, Atlantic], B+(***)

Rae Sremmurd

• SremmLife [2015, Eardrum/Interscope], B+(***)
• SremmLife 2 [2016, Eardrum/Interscope], B+(*)
• SR3MM [2018, Ear Drummer/Interscope, 3CD], B
• Sremm 4 Life [2023, EarDruma/Interscope], B+(*)

Raekwon (1968– )

• Only Built 4 Cuban Linx [1995, Loud], A–
• Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II [2009, Ice H2O], B+(***)

Rakaa

• Crown of Thorns [2010, Decon], A–

Random Axe

• Random Axe [2011, Duck Down Music], B+(**)

Rapsody (1988– )

• She Got Game [2013, Jamla], B+(*)
• Laila's Wisdom [2017, Def Jam], B+(**)
• Eve [2019, Roc Nation], B+(***)
• Please Don't Cry [2024, Jamla/Roc Nation], B+(**)

Rashad

• #LevelUp [2017, Self Made], B+(**)

Isaiah Rashad (1991– )

• Cilvia Demo [2014, Top Dawg], B+(***)
• The Sun's Tirade [2016, Top Dawg Entertainment], B+(**)
• The House Is Burning [2021, Top Dawg Entertainment/Warner], B+(*)

Ratking

• So It Goes [2014, Hot Charity/HXC/XL], B

Raury (1996– )

• All We Need [2015, Columbia], B+(*)

Raw Poetic

• w/Damu the Fudgemunk: Moment of Change [2020, Redefinition], B+(**)
• w/Damu the Fudgemunk: Big Tiny Planet [2021, Redefinition, EP], B+(*)
• w/Damu the Fudgemunk: Laminated Skies [2022, Def Pressé], B+(**)
• w/Damu the Fudgemunk: Away Back In [2023, Def Pressé], B+(**)

J. Rawls (1974– )

• The Hip-Hop Effect [2011, Green Streets], B+(**)

Real Bad Man

• w/Lukah: Temple Seeds Water. Village Needs Peace. [2024, Old Soul Music/Real Bad Man\], B+(**)

The Real Roxanne

• The Real Roxanne [1988, Select], A–

Recognize Ali

• Back to Mecca II [2023, Greenfield Music], B+(***)

Redman

• Muddy Waters [1996, Def Jam], B
• Doc's Da Name 2000 [1998, Def Jam], B+

Redveil (2004– )

• Learn 2 Swim [2022, self-released], B

Revival Season

• Golden Age of Self Snitching [2024, Heavenly], B+(***)

Rhymefest (1977– )

• Blue Collar [2006, J/All I Do], A–
• El Che [2010, Rose Hip], B+(**)

Busta Rhymes (1972– )

• The Coming [1996, Elektra], B
• Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God [2020, Conglomerate/Empire], B

Roddy Ricch (1998– )

• Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial [2019, Atlantic], B+(*)

Riders Against the Storm (RAS)

• Speak the Truth [2010, self-released], B+(**)
• Riders Against the Storm [2013, self-released, EP], B+(*)
• Flowers for the Living [2021, Divide and Conjure], B+(***)

Riddlore

• Afro Mutations [2015, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(**)

RJD2 (1976– )

• Dead Ringer [2002, Definitive Jux], B+
• w/STS: STS X RJD2 [2015, RJ's Electrical Connections], B+(***)

Zilla Rocca

• Vegas Vic [2021, Three Dollar Pistol Music], B+(***)
• Midnight Sons: Money Has No Owners [2024, Chong Wizard], B+(**)

Jay Rock (1986– )

• Redemption [2018, Top Dawg Entertainment], B+(*)

Pete Rock (1970– )

• w/C.L. Smooth: All Souled Out [1991, Elektra, EP], B+(***)
• PeteStrumentals 2 [2015, Mello Music Group], B+(**)

Moses Rockwell

• w/Plain Old Mike: Regular Henry Sessions [2024, Hipnott], B+(***)

Rome Streetz

• w/Big Ghost Ltd: Wasn't Built in a Day [2023, De Rap Winkel], B+(*)

The Roots [1993– ]

• Organix [1993, Remedy], B+(***)
• From the Ground Up [1994, Geffen, EP], B+(**)
• Do You Want More?!!!??! [1995, DGC], B+(**)
• Illadelph Halflife [1996, DGC], B+
• Things Fall Apart [1999, MCA], A–
• The Roots Come Alive: Open Access [1999, MCA], B+
• Phrenology [2002, MCA], A–
• The Tipping Point [2004, Geffen], A–
• Home Grown! The Beginners Guide to Understanding the Roots Volume One [(2005), Geffen], B+(*)
• Home Grown! The Beginners Guide to Understanding the Roots Volume Two [(2005), Geffen], B+(**)
• Game Theory [2006, Def Jam], A–
• Rising Down [2008, Def Jam], A
• Dilla Joints [2010, self-released], B
• How I Got Over [2010, Def Jam], A
• Undun [2011, Def Jam], B+(**)
• . . . And Then You Shoot Your Cousin [2014, Def Jam], B+(**)

Roots Manuva (1972– )

• Run Come Save Me [2001, Big Dada], B+
• 4everevolution [2011, Big Dada], B
• Bleeds [2015, Big Dada], B

Roshin

• Unrequited [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Asher Roth (1985– )

• Asleep in the Bread Aisle [2009, SRC/Universal], B

Jay Royale

• Criminal Discourse [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Royce Da 5'9" (1977– )

• Book of Ryan [2018, EOne], B+(*)
• The Allegory [2020, EOne], B+(**)

Run-DMC [1982– ]

• Run-DMC [1983–84, Arista/Legacy], A
• King of Rock [1985, Arista/Legacy], A–
• Raising Hell [1986, Arista/Legacy], A–
• Tougher than Leather [1988, Arista/Legacy], B+(***)
• Together Forever: Greatest Hits [1983–91, Profile], A
• Down with the King [1993, Profile], B
• Greatest Hits [1983–93, Arista/BMG Heritage], A

Run the Jewels [2013– ]

• Run the Jewels [2013, Fat Beats], B+(***)
• Run the Jewels 2 [2014, Mass Appeal], B+(**)
• Run the Jewels 3 [2016, Run the Jewels], B+(***)
• RTJ4 [2020, Jewel Runners/RBC/BMG], A

Bree Runway (1992– )

• 2000and4Eva [2020, Virgin EMI, EP], B+(***)

RXK Nephew

• Slitherman Activated [2021, Towhead], B+(**)

Rye Rye (1990– )

• Go! Pop! Bang! [2012, NEET/Interscope], B+(***)

RZA (1969– )

• The RZA Hits [(1999), Razor Sharp/Epic], B+
• RZA Vs. Bobby Digital: Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater [2022, MNRK, EP], B+(**)

Saba (1994– )

• Bucket List Project [2016, Saba Pivot], B+(**)
• Care for Me [2018, Saba Pivot], B+(***)
• Few Good Things [2022, Saba Pivot], A–

Sadistik

• w/Kno: Bring Me Back When the World Is Cured [2022, self-released], B+(***)

Saigon (1977– )

• The Greatest Story Never Told [2011, Suburban Noize], B+(**)
• The Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread and Circuses [2012, Suburban Noize], A–

Saint Jhn (1986– )

• While the World Was Burning [2020, Hitco], B+(**)

St. Lunatics [2001– ]

• Free City [2001, Uptown/Universal], A–

Dua Saleh

• Nur [2019, Against Giants, EP], B+(**)
• Rosetta [2020, Against Giants, EP], B+(*)
• Crossover [2021, Against Giants, EP], A–

Salt-N-Pepa [1985– ]

• Hot, Cool and Vicious [1986, London], B+
• A Salt with a Deadly Pepa [1988, London], B–
• Black's Magic [1990, London], A
• Very Necessary [1993, Polygram], A–

Sa-Roc (1981– )

• The Sharecropper's Daughter [2020, Rhymesayers], A–

Scarface (1970– )

• The Fix [2002, Def Jam South], B+(**)

Travis Scott (1992– )

• Rodeo [2015, Grand Hustle/Epic], B
• Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight [2016, Epic], B+(**)
• Astroworld [2018, Epic/Grand Hustle], B+(**)
• JackBoys and Travis Scott: JackBoys [2019, Cactus Jack/Epic, EP], B+(*)
• Utopia [2023, Cactus Jack/Epic], B+(**)

Scroobius Pip (1981– )

• Distraction Pieces [2011, Speech Development], A–

Serengeti

• Noticeably Negro [2006, Audio_8], A–
• Dennehy (Lights, Camera, Action!) [2008, Audio_8], A–
• w/Polyphonic: Terradactyl [2009, Anticon], A–
• w/Polyphonic: Bells and a Floating World [2010, Anticon], B+(**)
• Family and Friends [2011, Anticon], A–
• S/S/S: w/Sufjan Stevens, Son Lux: Beak and Claw [2012, Anticon, EP], B+(***)
• The Kenny Davis EP [2012, Anticon, EP], B+(**)
• C.A.R. [2012, Anticon], A–
• Saal [2013, Graveface, EP], B
• The Kenny Dennis LP [2013, Anticon], B+(***)
• C.A.B. [2013, Anticon, EP], A–
• Sisyphus: Sisyphus [2014, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(**)
• Kenny Dennis III [2014, Joyful Noise], A–
• Yoni and Geti: Testarossa [2016, Joyful Noise], B+(**)
• w/Sicker Man: Doctor My Own Patience [2016, Graveface], B
• Jueles / Butterflies [2017, self-released], B+(*)
• Dennis 6e [2018, People], B+(***)
• Music From the Graphic Novel Kenny Vs the Dark Web [2019, Burnco, EP], B+(**)
• Ajai [2020, Cohn], B+(**)
• With Greg From Deerhoof [2020, Joyful Noise], B+(***)
• KDxMPC [2020, self-released, EP], B+(*)
• The Glennon EP [2020, self-released, EP], B–
• Curse of the Polo [2021, self-released], B+(*)
• Have a Summer [2021, self-released], B
• Kaleidoscope III [2022, Audio Recon, EP], B
• We Saw Mad Turtles [2022, self-released, EP], B
• Ajai II [2023, self-released], B+(*)
• KDIV [2024, Othar], A–

7L and Esoteric

• DC2: Bars of Death [2004, Babygrande], B+(***)
• A New Dope [2006, Babygrande], A–
• 1212 [2010, Fly Casual], A–

Sexyy Red (1998– )

• Hood Hottest Princess [2023, Heavy on It], B+(*)

Shabazz Palaces [2009– ]

• Shabazz Palaces [2009, Switchblade Music, EP], B+(**)
• Of Light [2009, Switchblade Music, EP], B+(***)
• Black Up [2011, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Lese Majesty [2014, Sub Pop], B+(***)
• Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star [2017, Sub Pop], B+(***)
• Quazarz vs. the Jealous Machines [2017, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• The Don of Diamond Dreams [2020, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Robed in Rareness [2023, Sub Pop], B+(*)

Shad (1982– )

• The Old Prince [2007, Black Box], A–
• TSOL [2010, Black Box], A–
• Flying Colours [2013, Black Box], B+(**)
• A Short Story About War [2018, Secret City], B+(*)
• TAO [2021, Secret City], B+(***)

Shaheed

• w/DJ Supreme: The Art of Throwing Darts [2023, Communicating Vessels], B+(***)

Roxanne Shanté

• Bad Sister [1989, Cold Chillin'], A
• The Bitch Is Back [1992, Livin' Large], A–
• The Best of Cold Chillin' [1984–92, LandSpeed], A–

Shazzy

• Attitude: A Hip Hop Rhapsody [1990, Elektra], B

Showbiz

• w/KRS-One: Godsville [2011, DITC], B+(**)

ShrapKnel

• Metal Lung [2022, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(*)
• Nobody Planning to Leave [2024, Backwoodz Studioz], B

$ilkmoney

• I Don't Give a Fuck About This Rap Shit, Imma Just Drop Until I Don't Feel Like It Anymore [2022, DB$B], B+(**)

Guilty Simpson

• OJ Simpson [2010, Stones Throw], B+(**)
• w/Uncommon Nasa: Escalation [2023, Uncommon], B+(**)

Sims

• Bad Time Zoo [2011, Doomtree], B+(***)

Skech 185 (1985– )

• w/Jeff Markey: He Left Nothing for the Swim Back [2023, Backwoodz Studioz], B+(**)

Jae Skeese

• Abolished Uncertainties [2023, Empire], A–
• w/Superior: Testament of the Times [2024, BarsOverBs], A–

Skepta

• Konnichiwa [2016, Boy Better Know], B+(***)
• Ignorance Is Bliss [2019, Boy Better Know], B+(**)
• w/Chip, Young Adz: Insomnia [2020, SKC M29], B+(**)

Ski Beatz

• 24 Hour Karate School [2010, DD172/Def Jam], B+(**)

Pipi Skid

• Funny Farm [2004, Peanuts & Corn], A–

Skyzoo (1982– )

• w/Illmind: Live From the Tape Deck [2010, Duck Down Music], B+(***)
• The Barrel Brothers [2014, E1/Empire], B+(**)
• w/Antman Wonder: An Ode to Reasonable Doubt [2013, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• Music for My Friends [2015, First Generation Rich], B+(**)
• Peddler Themes [2017, First Generation Rich/Empire, EP], B+(**)
• w/Pete Rock: Retropolitan [2019, Mello Music Group], B+(**)
• w/Dumbo Station: The Bluest Note [2020, Tuff Kong, EP], A–
• Milestones [2020, Mello Music Group, EP], A–
• All the Brilliant Things [2021, Mello Music Group], B+(**)
• Skyzoo and the Other Guys: The Mind of a Saint [2023, First Generation Rich], B+(***)

M Slago

• w/Homeboy Sandman: And Here We Are [2024, Fly 7 Music], B+(***)

Slick Rick (1965– )

• The Ruler's Back [1991, Def Jam], B+
• The Art of Storytelling [1999, Def Jam], B

Slowthai (1994– )

• Nothing Great About Britain [2019, Method], B+(***)
• Tyron [2021, Method], B+(*)
• Ugly [2023, Method/Interscope], A–

Chucky Smash

• The Taking of Pelham One Two Tree [2023, King of the Beats], B+(*)

Smino (1991– )

• Blkswn [2017, Zero Fatigue/Downtown], B+(**)
• Luv 4 Rent [2022, Zero Fatigue/Motown], B+(**)

Smoke DZA

• w/Flying Lotus: Flying Objects [2023, The Smoker's Club, EP], B+(*)

Snoop Dogg (1972– )

• Snoop Doggy Dogg: Doggystyle [1993, Death Row], B

Snotty Nose Rez Kids

• Trapline [2019, Fontana], A–
• Born Deadly [2020, Fontant North, EP], B+(**)
• Life After [2021, Distorted Muse/Fontana North], B+(**)
• Red Future [2024, Savage Mob], B+(***)

Rejjie Snow

• Baw Baw Black Sheep [2021, Honeymoon/+1], B+(**)

SOL Development

• The SOL of Black Folk [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Sole (1977– )

• Hello Cruel World [2011, Fake Four], B+(*)

Daniel Son

• w/Futurewave: Bushman Bodega [2024, WavGodMusic], B+(*)

SonnyJim

• w/The Purist: White Girl Wasted [2022, Daupe, EP], B+(*)

Soulja Boy Tell Em (1990– )

• Souljaboytellem.com [2007, ColliPark Music/Interscope], B+(**)

Souls of Mischief [1993– ]

• '93 'til Infinity [1993, Jive], A–
• Montezuma's Revenge [2009, Hiero Imperium], B+(***)

Spank Rock

• Everything Is Boring and Everyone Is a F—-ing Liar [2011, Bad Blood], B+(***)

Bubba Sparxxx

• Deliverance [2003, Beatclub/Interscope], B+

Spearhead [1994– ]

• Home [1994, Capitol], B+
• Chocolate Supa Highway [1997, Capitol], B+(***)

Spectacular Diagnostics

• Raw Lessons [2023, Rucksack], B+(**)

Vic Spencer

• w/Small Professor: Mudslide [2022, Coalmine], B+(*)

Spillage Village

• Spilligion [2020, Dreamville/SinceThe80s/Interscope], B+(***)

Alexander Spit

• A Breathtaking Trip to That Otherside [2013, Decon], B+(**)

Spoonie Gee

• The Godfather of Rap [1987, Tuff City], B+(**)

Stalley

• Lincoln Way Nights: Intelligent Trunk Music [2011, Mishka], B+(**)

Vince Staples (1993– )

• Hell Can Wait [2014, Def Jam, EP], B+(*)
• Summertime '06 [2015, Def Jam, 2CD], B+(***)
• Prima Donna [2016, Def Jam, EP], B+(**)
• Big Fish Theory [2017, Def Jam], B+(**)
• FM! [2018, Def Jam, EP], B+(**)
• Vince Staples [2021, Blacksmith/Motown, EP], B+(**)
• Ramona Park Broke My Heart [2022, Blacksmith/Motown], B+(**)
• Dark Times [2024, Def Jam], B+(***)

Starlito

• w/Don Trip: Step Brothers Three [2017, Grind Hard], A–

Statik Selektah (1982– )

• What Goes Around [2014, Duck Down Music], A–
• Lucky 7 [2015, Showoff/Duck Down Music], B+(**)

Step Brothers

• Lord Steppington [2014, Rhymesayers], B+(**)

Stereo MC's [1990– ]

• Connected [1993, Polygram], A–

Stetsasonic [1986–1992]

• In Full Gear [1988, Tommy Boy], B+

Stik Figa

• Central Standard Time [2017, Mello Music Group], B+(***)
• w/The Expert: Ritual [2023, Rucksack], A–

STL GLD

• The New Normal [2019, AR Classic], B+(**)

Stormzy (1993– )

• Gang Signs and Prayer [2017, Merky], B+(*)
• Heavy Is the Head [2019, Merky/Atlantic], B+(**)
• This Is What I Mean [2022, Def Jam], B

Stove God Cooks

• Reasonable Drought [2020, The Conglomeration Entertainment], B+(**)

The Streets (1979– )

• Original Pirate Material [2002, Vice/Atlantic], A
• A Grand Don't Come for Free [2004, Atlantic], B+
• The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living [2006, Vice/Atlantic], A–
• Everything Is Borrowed [2008, Vice], B+(**)
• Computers and Blues [2011, Vice], B+(**)
• None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive [2020, Island], B+(**)
• The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light [2023, 679/Warner Music UK], B+(**)

Strong Arm Steady

• In Search of Stoney Jackson [2009, Stones Throw], B+(**)

Subtitle [2003– ]

• Young Dangerous Heart [2005, Gold Standard Laboratories], B+

Sudan Archives

• Athena [2019, Stones Throw], B+(**)
• Natural Brown Prom Queen [2022, Stones Throw], A–

AJ Suede

• w/Televangel: Parthian Shots [2023, Fake Four], B+(*)

The Sugarhill Gang [1979– ]

• Rappers Delight: The Best of Sugarhill Gang [1979–85, Rhino], B+(*)

Sunz of Man

• The Last Shall Be First [1998, Red Ant], B–

Supa Bwe (1989– )

• Just Say Thank You [2019, Freddy Got Magic/Empire, EP], B+(*)

Sway and King Tech

• Wake Up Show Freestyles, Volume 2 [1996, All City], B+(**)
• This or That [1999, Interscope], A–

Earl Sweatshirt (1994– )

• Doris [2013, Odd Future], B+(**)
• I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside [2015, Columbia/Tan Cressida], B+(*)
• Some Rap Songs [2018, Columbia/Tan Cressida, EP], B
• Feet of Clay [2019, Tan Cressida/Warner, EP], B+(*)
• Sick! [2022, Tan Cressida/Warner], B+(*)
• w/The Alchemist: Voir Dire [2023, ALC/Tan Cressida], B+(*)