Rap (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Abhi the Nomad

• Marbled [2018, Tommy Boy], B+(***)

Above the Law [1990– ]

• Black Mafia Life [1993, Warner Brothers]

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–
• Magnificent City [2006, Decon]
• The Lonely Ones [2009, Decon]
• 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–
• Well-Done [2011, Switchblade/D-Cide]
• The Program [2011, self-released, EP]
• Blue Chips [2012, Fool's Gold], B+(***)
• Rare Chandeliers [2012, Vice]
• 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– )

• Float [2000, Mush]
• 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+(**)

Afros [1990– ]

• Kickin' Afrolistics [1990, Ral]

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

• The Other Side of the Looking Glass [2002, Anticon]
• Lillian [2005, Anticon]
• Resurgam [2008, Anticon]
• Fever Dream [2011, Anticon], B+(**)

The Allergies [2013– ]

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

AMG

• Bitch Betta Have My Money [1992, Select]

Amil

• All Money Is Lega [2000, Roc-a-Fella]

Aminé (1994– )

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

Anderson .Paak (1986– )

• Venice [2014, OBE/Steel Wool]
• 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– ]

• Tragic Epilogue [2000, 75 Ark]
• Arrhythmia [2002, Warp], B

Antoinette

• Burnin' at 20 Below [1990, Next Plateau]

Anycia

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

Apathy

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

Arabian Prince

• Tha Underworld [1992, EMI America]

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
• Unplugged [1993, Chrysalis]
• Zingalamaduni [1994, Chrysalis]
• 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+(**)

Ashanti (1980– )

• Ashanti [2002, Murder Inc.]
• Chapter II [2003, Murder Inc.]

Astronautalis (1981– )

• Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters [2006, Fighting]
• This Is Our Science [2011, Fake Four], B+(*)

Atmosphere [1997– ]

• Overcast! [1997, Rhymsesayers Entertainment], A–
• Headshots: Se7en [1997–99, Rhymesayers, 2CD]
• 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+(**)

Audio Two [1988–1992]

• What More Can I Say [1988, Atlantic/First Priority]
• I Don't Care: The Album [1990, Atlantic/First Priority]

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–
• Dan the Automator: Wanna Buy a Monkey? A Mixtape Session [2002, Sequence]

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 [1995, EMI]
• Aziatic [2002, Motown]
• 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 [1987, 4th & Broadway]
• 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–

Max B (1978– )

• Quarantine [2009, self-released]

Baby Dayliner

• High Heart and Low Estate [2004, Brassland]
• Critics Pass Away [2006, Brassland]

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–

Bahamadia

• Kollage [1996, Chrysalis]

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–
• Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere) [1986, Tommy Boy]
• Lost Generation [(1996), Hot Productions], A–

Bang On! [2012– ]

• [Sic] [2012, Big Dada], B+(**)

Azealia Banks (1991– )

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

Lloyd Banks

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

David Banner

• Mississippi: The Album [2003, Universal]

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+(***)

Rob Base (1967– )

• w/D.J. E-Z Rock: It Takes Two [1988, Profile]

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+(***)

Beat Dominator

• Bass Station Zero [1994, Pandisc]

The Beatnuts

• The Beatnuts [1994, Violator]
• A Musical Massacre [1999, Relativity]
• Classic Nuts, Vol. 1 [(2002), Loud]

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+(**)

B.G.

• Chopper City in the Ghetto [1999, Uptown/Universal]

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

• Long Live the Kane [1988, Cold Chillin']
• Taste of Chocolate [1990, Cold Chillin']
• 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 L

• The Big Picture [2000, Priority]

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– )

• Finally Famous [2011, Def Jam]
• Hall of Fame [2013, Def Jam], B+(*)
• Detroit 2 [2020, GOOD Music/Def Jam], B+(**)

Big Tymers [1998– ]

• I Got That Work [2000, Cash Money]
• Hood Rich [2002, Cash Money]

Bigg Jus

• Poor People's Day [2005, Mush]
• Machines That Make Civilization Fun [2012, Mush]

BigXThaPlug

• Amar [2023, United Masters], B+(*)

Birdman (1969– )

• Fast Money [2005, Cash Money]
• 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

• Free 6lack [2016, LoveRenaissance/Interscope]
• 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– ]

• Bridging the Gap [2000, Interscope]
• 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– )

• Popular Demand [2007, Fat Beats, 2 CD]
• 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 Moon [1993– ]

• Enta Da Stage [1993, Nervous]

Black Rob

• Life Story [2000, Bad Boy]

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–

Blackstreet [1994– ]

• Another Level [1996, Interscope]

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 Breaks [1980, Mercury]
• Party Time? [1983, Mercury]
• The Best of Kurtis Blow [1979–86, Mercury]
• The Best of Kurtis Blow (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1979–86, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(***)

Blowfly (1945– )

• Oldies but Goodies [1978, Weird World]
• The Best of Blowfly: An Anthology [(1996), Pandisc]
• For President [Oops]

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: My 1st Chemistry Set [2013, Decon]
• 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+(***)

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

• E 1999 Eternal [1996, Sony International]

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–

Boom Bip

• Circle [2000, The Leaf Label]
• Seed to Sun [2002, Lex]

Duke Bootee (1951–2021)

• Bust Me Out [1984, Mercury], B+

Pi'erre Bourne (1993– )

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

The Brand New Heavies [1991– ]

• The Brand New Heavies [1992, Delicious Vinyl]

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

Brokin English Klik [1993– ]

• Brokin English Klik [1993, Capitol]

Brooklyn Funk Essentials

• Cool and Steady and Easy [1995, Groovetown]

Brookzill!

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

Brotha Lynch Hung

• Season of Da Siccness [1995, Black Market]

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– )

• The Reset [2010, Mello Music]
• 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– )

• The Hybrid [2010, Rapers I Know]
• 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–

Foxy Brown (1979– )

• Chyna Doll [1999, Def Jam]
• Broken Silence [2001, Def Jam]

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+(***)

Joe Budden

• Joe Budden [2003, Def Jam]

Bump J.

• Dinner Time [2011, mixtape]

Bun B (1973– )

• Trill [2005, Rap-A-Lot]
• 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–

Bushwick Bill

• Phantom of the Rapra [1995, Rap-a-Lot]

BWP

• The Bytches [1991, Ral], B–

Cadence Weapon (1986– )

• Breaking Kayfabe [2006, Revolver/Upper Class]
• Afterparty Babies [2008, Anti-]
• Hope in Dirt City [2012, Upper Class], B+(***)

Armani Caesar

• The Liz [2020, Daupe!]
• 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+(*)

Camp Lo [1997– ]

• Uptown Saturday Night [1997, Profile]

Cam'ron

• Come Home With Me [2002, Roc-A-Fella]
• Purple Haze [2004, Roc-A-Fella]

Candyman (1968– )

• Ain't No Shame in My Game [1990, Epic]

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–

Capital Tax [1993– ]

• The Swoll Package [1993, MCA]

Capone-N-Noreaga [1997– ]

• The War Report [1997, Penalty]

Cappadonna (1969– )

• The Pillage [1998, Columbia], B
• The Yin and the Yang [2001, Epic/Razor Sharp]

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+(**)

Cash Money and Marvelous [1988– ]

• Where's the Party At? [1988, Sleeping Bag]

Cash Money Millionaires [2000– ]

• Baller Blockin [2000, Cash Money]
• Platinum Hits, Vol. 1 [(2002), Cash Money]

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+(***)
• EP [2011, mixtape]
• 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+(*)

Chill Rob G

• Ride the Rhythm [1990, Capitol]

Chimurenga Renaissance [2014– ]

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

Chino XL (1974– )

Chubb Rock (1968– )

• And the Winner Is ... [1989, Select]

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+
• w/Re-Up Gang: We Got It 4 Cheap Vol. 2 [2005, self-released]
• Hell Hath No Fury [2006, Re-Up Gang/Zomba], A–
• Clipse Presents Re-Up Gang: The Saga Continues [2008, Re-Up Gang], A–
• Til the Casket Drops [2009, Columbia]

Cold Crush Brothers

• Fresh Wild Fly and Bold [(1996), Tuff City]

J. Cole (1985– )

• The Warm Up [2009, Roc Nation]
• Friday Night Lights [2010, Roc Nation]
• 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– )

• Common Sense: Resurrection [1994, Ruthless]
• 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+(***)
• Universal Mind Control [2008, Geffen]
• 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+(***)

Company Flow [1996– ]

• Funcrusher Plus [1997, Priority]

Compton's Most Wanted [1989– ]

• When We Wuz Bangin' 1989–1999: The Hitz [(2001), Capitol]

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– ]

• Bake Sale [2008, Chocolate Industries]
• When Fish Ride Bicycles [2011, Green Label Sounds], B+(**)

Coolio (1963–2022)

• It Takes a Thief [1994, Tommy Boy]
• Gangsta's Paradise [1995, Tommy Boy], B+
• My Soul [1997, Tommy Boy]
• Fantastic Voyage: The Greatest Hits [1987–97, Tommy Boy], B+

Dana Coppafeel

• Coppa's Welfare Foods [2010, Uni-Fi]
• Dana Coppafeel and Speak Easy [2013, Uni-Fi], B+(***)

Cormega

• The Realness [2001, Landspeed]
• The Testament [2005, Legal Hustle]

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+(*)

Criminal Nation [1990– ]

• Release the Pressure [1990, Nastymix]

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+(**)

Cut Chemist

• w/Shortkut: Live at Future Primitive Sound Session [1998, Ubiquity]
• w/DJ Shadow: Brainfreeze [1999, Sixty Seven]
• Product Placement [(2001), One29]
• Sound of the Police [2010, A Stable Sound]

Cypress Hill [1991– ]

• Cypress Hill [1991, Ruffhouse], B
• Black Sunday [1993, Columbia]
• Skull and Bones [2000, Sony]
• w/Rusko: Cypress X Rusko [2012, V2/Cooperative, EP], B+(*)
• Elephants on Acid [2018, BMG], B+(**)
• Back in Black [2022, MNRK], B+(**)

Czarface

• Czarface [2013, Brick]
• Every Hero Needs a Villain [2015, Brick], B+(**)
• A Fistful of Peril [2016, Silver Age]
• First Weapon Drawn [2017, Silver Age]
• 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–
• Czar Noir [2021, Silver Age]
• 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+(***)

Da Brat (1974– )

• Anuthatantrum [1996, Sony]

Da Lench Mob [1992– ]

• Guerillas in Tha Mist [1992, Atco]

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+(*)
• Gutter Tactics [2009, Ipecac]
• Asphalt for Eden [2016, Profound Lore], B+(*)

Damu the Fudgemunk (1984– )

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

Dana Dane

• Dana Dane With Fame [1987, Profile]

Danger Doom

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

Danny! (1983– )

• Charm [2006, 1911 Music]
• Payback [2012, Okayplayer], A–

Das EFX [1992– ]

• Dead Serious [1992, East West]
• The Very Best of Das EFX [(2001), Rhino]

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+
• Turn Off the Radio: The Mixtape Vol. 1 [2002, Full Clip]
• 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–

Def Jef

• Just a Poet with Soul [1989, Atlantic]
• Soul Food [1991, Atlantic]

Definition of Sound

• Experience [1996, Fontana]

Defprez

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

Dej Loaf (1991– )

• Just Do It [2012, self-released]
• Sell Sole [2014, World], B+(*)
• #AndSeeThatsTheThing [2015, Columbia, EP], B
• All Jokes Aside [2016, self-released]
• 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+
• Stakes Is High [1996, Tommy Boy]
• 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
• The Grind Date [2004, Sanctuary]
• 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– )

• Just Tryin' Ta Live [2002, Rap-A-Lot]
• To Tha X-Treme [2004, Rap-A-Lot]
• Waitin' to Inhale [2007, Rap-A-Lot], B+(**)
• Suite #420 [2010, E1 Music], B+(*)

Diddy (1969– )

• Puff Daddy: No Way Out [1997, Bad Boy]
• Forever [1999, Bad Boy]
• P. Diddy and the Bad Boy Family: The Saga Continues [2001, Bad Boy]
• P. Diddy and Bad Boy Records Present: We Invented the Remix [2002, Bad Boy]
• Press Play [2006, Bad Boy]
• 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–
• Sons of the P [1991, Tommy Boy]
• The Body-Hat Syndrome [1993, Tommy Boy], B
• Who Got the Gravy? [1998, Interscope]
• No Nose Job: The Legend of Digital Underground [(2001), Tommy Boy]

Dilated Peoples [2000–2007]

• The Platform [2000, Capitol]
• Expansion Team [2001, Capitol]
• Neighborhood Watch [2004, Capitol]

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 Diplomats [1996– ]

• Diplomatic Immunity [2003, Roc-A-Fella]

The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy [1990–1993]

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

Divine Styler

• Spiral Walls Containing Autumns of Light [1991, Giant]

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–
• Showtime [2004, XL]
• Maths + English [2007, XL], B+(**)

DJ Faust

• Man or Myth? [1998, Bomb Hip Hop]

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

• He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper [1988, Jive]
• And in This Corner . . . [1989, Jive]
• Homebase [1991, Jive]
• Greatest Hits [(1998), Jive]
• The Very Best of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince [1986–93, Jive/Legacy], B+(***)

DJ Khaled [1975– ]

• Listennn . . . The Album [2006, Koch]
• Suffering From Success [2013, Cash Money], B+(*)

DJ Kool (1959– )

• Let Me Clear My Throat [1996, American]

DJ Magic Mike (1967– )

• The Cheetah's Bassest Hits [(1993), Cheetah]

DJ Muggs

• w/GZA: Grandmasters [2005, Angeles]
• Muggs Presents: The Soul Assassins, Chapter 1 [1997, Columbia], B+(***)

DJ Quik (1970– )

• Quik Is the Name [1991, Profile]
• Way 2 Fonky [1992, Profile]
• Rhthym-al-ism [1998, Arista]
• Balance and Options [2000, Arista]
• Born and Raised in Compton: The Greatest Hits [1991–2000, Arista/Profile/Legacy], B
• Under Tha Influence [2002, Ark]
• w/Kurupt: Blaqkout [2009, Mad Science], B+(***)
• The Book of David [2011, Mad Science], B+(**)
• The Midnight Life [2014, Mad Science], B+(*)

DJ Red Alert

• We Can Do This [1988, Next Plateau]

DJ Screw

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

DMX

• It's Dark and Hell Is Hot [1998, Def Jam]
• Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood [1998, Def Jam]
• And Then There Was X [1999, Def Jam]

D-Nice (1970– )

• Call Me D-Nice [1990, Jive/Novus]
• To Tha Rescue [1991, Jive/Novus]

D.O.C. [1989– ]

• No One Can Do It Better [1989, Ruthless]

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+(***)

Doseone

• G Is for Deep [2012, Anticon]

Downtown Science

• Downtown Science [1991, Def Jam], A

DPZ [2002– ]

• Turn Off the Radio: The Mixtape Volume 1 [2002, Full Clip]

Dr. Dre (1965– )

• The Chronic [1992, Death Row]
• 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+(**)

Mac Dre (1970– )

• Young Black Brotha [1993, Strictly Business]
• Heart of a Gangsta, Mind of a Hustla, Tongue of a Pimp [2000, Thizz Entertainment]
• Al Boo Boo [2003, Sumo]

Dream Warriors [1988– ]

• And Now, the Legacy Begins [1991, 4th & Broadway]
• 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

• Devil's Night [2001, Interscope]
• 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+(**)

Dynamix II

• Electro Bass Megamix: 1985 to Present [(1997), Joey Boy]

Open Mike Eagle (1980– )

• Unapologetic Art Rap [2010, Mush]
• 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+
• Eternal E [1995, Ruthless]

Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs [1990– ]

• Life of a Kid in the Ghetto [1990, PWL America]

Edan [2000– ]

• Primitive Plus [2000, Solid Discs]
• Beauty and the Beat [2005, Lewis]

E-40

• Loyalty and Betrayal [2000, Jive]

The Egyptian Lover

• On the Nile [1984, Egyptian]

8tball and MJG

• On the Outside Looking In [1994, Suave]
• Living Legends [2004, Bad Boy South]

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
• Da Real World [1999, Elektra]
• 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–
• Respect M.E. [1997–2006, Goldmind]

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
• Business Never Personal [1992, RAL]
• Greatest Hits [(1999), Def Jam]

Esham

• KKKill the Fetus [1993, TVT]
• Bootleg: From the Lost Vault, Vol. 1 [(2000), TVT]

EST Gee (1994– )

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

Willie Evans Jr.

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

Eve

• Ruff Ryder's First Lady [1999, Interscope]
• Scorpion [2001, Ruff Ryders/Interscope]

Everlast

• Whitey Ford Sings the Blues [1998, Tommy Boy]
• Eat at Whitey's [2000, Tommy Boy]

Evidence (1976– )

• The Weatherman LP [2006–2007, ABB]
• 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+(**)
• Eyedea and Abilities: First Born [2001, Rhymesayers Entertainment]
• Eyedea and Abilities: E&A [2004, Rhymesayers/Epitaph]

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–
• Crushin' [1987, Polygram]
• The Best Part of the Fat Boys [(1987), Sutra]
• Greatest Hits [(1991), Unidisc]
• All Meat No Filler: The Best of the Fat Boys [(1997), Rhino]

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+(**)

Father MC

• Father's Day [1990, Uptown]
• Close to You [1992, Uptown]

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

• No Panic No Pain [2020, AlphaTone]
• Out of Heart [2022, AWAL], B+(**)

Fly Anakin

• Frank [2022, Lex], B+(**)

Food for Animals [2008– ]

• Belly [2008, Hoss]

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+(**)

Freddie Foxxx (1969– )

• Freddie Foxxx Is Here [1989, MCA]
• Bumpy Knuckles: w/Statik Selektah: Ambition [2012, Gracie]

Sage Francis (1977– )

• Personal Journals [2002, Anticon]
• A Healthy Distrust [2005, Epitaph]
• Human the Death Dance [2007, Epitaph], B+(**)
• Li(f)e [2010, Anti-], A–

Michael Franti

• Stay Human [2001, Six Degrees]

Freestyle Fellowship [1992–1999]

• To Whom It May Concern [1991, Beats & Rhymes]
• Inner City Griots [1993, 4th & B'way], B+(**)
• Temptations [2001, Ground Control]

Freeway

• Philadelphia Freeway [2003, Roc-A-Fella]
• Free at Last [2007, Roc-A-Fella]

Doug E. Fresh (1966– )

• Oh, My God! [1986, Reality]
• The World's Greatest Entertainer [1988, Reality]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [(1996), Bust It]

The Fugees [1987– ]

• Blunted on Reality [1994, Ruffhouse]
• The Score [1996, Ruffhouse], B–

Full Force

• Guess Who's Comin' to the Crib? [1987, Columbia]

Funkdoobiest [1993– ]

• Which Doobie U B? [1993, Epic]

Funkmaster Flex

• Funkmaster Flex Presents the Mix Tape, Vol. 1 [1995, Loud/RCA], B
• The Tunnel [1999, Def Jam]

Funkytown Pros [1991– ]

• Reaching a Level of Assassination [1991, 4th & Broadway]

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 Documentary [2005, Aftermath]
• West Coast Resurrection [2005, Getlow]
• Doctor's Advocate [2006, Geffen]
• LAX [2008, Geffen]
• 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– ]

• Step in the Arena [1991, Chrysalis]
• Daily Operation [1992, Chrysalis]
• Hard to Earn [1994, Chrysalis/ERG]
• Moment of Truth [1998, Noo Trybe]
• Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr [1989–99, Virgin, 2 CD], B+
• The Ownerz [2003, Virgin]
• 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+(***)

Gerardo (1965– )

• Mo' Ritmo [1990, Interscope]

Geto Boys [1990– ]

• We Can't Be Stopped [1991, Rap-a-Lot/Priority]
• Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best [(1992), Priority]

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–
• Shaolin's Finest [2003, Epic]
• 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– )

• The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs [2009, mixtape]
• 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+
• Escape 2 Mars [2009, Cornerstone/RAS]
• 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+
• Still Standing [1998, La Face]
• 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+(**)
• The Orchestral Files (Deluxe Edition) [2008, Mammoth/Hollywood]
• w/Quelle Chris: Everything's Fine [2018, Mello Music Group], A–

Grand Puba

• Reel to Reel [1992, Elektra]

Grandmaster Flash (1958– )

• Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five: The Message [1982, Deep Beats], A–
• Greatest Hits [(1989), Sugar Hill]
• 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–
• Adventures on the Wheels of Steel [(1999), Sugar Hill]
• The Official Adventures of Grandmaster Flash [(2002), Strut]
• Essential Mix: Classic Edition [1972–97, FFRR], B+

Gravediggaz [1994– ]

• Six Feet Deep [1995, V2]
• The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel [1997, V2]
• Nightmare in A-Minor [2002, Empire Musicwerks]

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+(***)
• Beneath the Surface [1999, MCA]
• Legend of the Liquid Sword [2002, MCA]
• Pro Tools [2008, Babygrande]

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– )

• Thats What They All Say [2020, Generation Now/Atlantic]
• Come Home the Kids Miss You [2022, Generation Now/Atlantic]
• 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+(**)

Heavy D and the Boyz [1986– ]

• Big Tyme [1989, Uptown]
• Peaceful Journey [1991, Uptown]
• Heavy Hits [(2000), MCA]

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+(***)

Hieroglyphics

• Hiero Oldies [(1997), Hiero Imperium]
• Third Eye Vision [1998, Black Music]

The High and Mighty [1997– ]

• Home Field Advantage [1999, Rawkus]

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+(*)

HWA [1990–1994]

• Az Much Ass Az U Want [1994, Ruthless]

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
• Death Certificate [1991, Priority]
• Check Yo Self [1993, Priority]
• 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+
• Power [1988, Sire]
• The Iceberg [1989, Sire], A–
• O.G. Original Gangster [1991, Sire], A
• Body Count [1992, Sire], A–
• Home Invasion [1993, Rhyme Syndicate]
• Return of the Real [1996, Rhyme Syndicate]
• Greatest Hits: The Evidence [1987–96, Atomic Pop], A–
• Body Count: Bloodlust [2017, Century Media], B+(***)
• Body Count: Carnivore [2020, Century Media], B+(**)

Illogic (1980– )

• Unforseen Shadows [2000, Weightless]

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

• Uncontrolled Substance [1999, Relativity]
• Czarface [2013, Brick], B+(*)

Intelligent Hoodlum

• Intelligent Hoodlum [1990, A&M]
• Tragedy: Saga of a Hoodlum [1993, A&M]

Bobby J From Rockaway

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

Jeremiah Jae (1989– )

Jake One

• White Van Music [2009, Rhymesayers Entertainment]
• The Stimulus Package [2010, Rhymesayers Entertainment]

Ja'king the Devine

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

Jneiro Jarel

• Three Piece Puzzle [2005, Ropeadope]

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 Blueprint²: The Gift and the Curse [2002, Roc-A-Fella]
• 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+
• Masquerade [2002, Columbia]
• The Preacher's Son [2003, Clef/J]
• Greatest Hits [(2003), Columbia]

Jedi Mind Tricks

• Visions of Gandhi [2003, Babygrande]

Mick Jenkins (1991– )

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

Jeru the Damaja

• The Sun Rises in the East [1994, Payday]
• Wrath of the Math [1996, Payday]

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+(**)

Bobby Jimmy

• Bobby Jimmy, You a Fool (The Best of Bobby Jimmy and the Critters) [(1990), K-Tel]
• Erotic Psychotic [1991, Priority]

J-Live [2001– ]

• The Best Part [2001, Triple Threat]
• 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+(*)

Jurassic 5 [1995– ]

• Quality Control [2000, Interscope]
• Power in Numbers [2002, Interscope]

J.U.S

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

Just-Ice

• Back to the Old School [1986]

Justvibez

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

Juvenile

• The G-Code [1999, Cash Money/Universal]

K Solo

• Time's Up [1992, Atlantic]

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+(***)
• A Martyr's Reward [2021, Iron Works]
• 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– )

• Method to the Maadness [2010, Bigger Picture]
• 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 [1996, Priority]
• Rasassination [1998, Priority]
• Soul on Ice 2 [2019, Mello Music Group], B+(***)

Wiz Khalifa (1987– )

• Show and Prove [2007, Rostrum]
• 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 Frost

• Hispanic Causing Panic [1990, Virgin]
• East Side Story [1992, Virgin]

Kid 'n Play [1987–1993]

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

Kid Sensation

• The Power of Rhyme [1992, Nastymix]

Kill Bill: The Rapper

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

Killah Priest

• Heavy Mental [1998, Geffen], A–

Killer Mike (1975– )

• Monster [2003, Columbia]
• PL3DGE [2011, SMC], B+(***)
• R.A.P. Music [2012, Williams Street], A–
• Michael [2023, Loma Vista], B+(**)

King Geedorah

• Take Me to Your Leader [2003, Big Dada]

King Sun

• XL [1989, Zakia]
• Righteous but Ruthless [1990, Profile]

King Tee

• Act a Fool [1988, Capitol]
• At Your Own Risk [1990, Capitol]
• Ruff Rhymes: Greatest Hits Collection [1988–93, Capitol]

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+(*)

Kokayi

• Robots and Dinosaurs [2010, QN5]

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 G Rap and DJ Polo [1989– ]

• Road to the Riches [1989, Cold Chillin']
• Wanted: Dead or Alive [1990, Cold Chillin']
• Live and Let Die [1992, Cold Chillin']
• Killer Kuts [(1994), Cold Chillin']
• The Best of Cold Chillin' [(2000), Landspeed, 2CD]

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+
• The Return of Dr. Octagon [2006, OCD]
• 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–
• The Best [(1987), Jive]
• Knowledge Is King [1989, Jive], B+
• Greatest Hits [(1989), Sequel]
• Funkee Funkee Wisdom [1991, Jive]
• 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–
• Da Bomb [1993, Ruffhouse]

KRS-One (1965– )

• Return of the Boom Bap [1993, Jive], B+
• I Got Next [1997, Jive]
• A Retrospective [1987–97, Jive], A
• Life [2006, Antagonist], A–
• Between Da Protests [2020, R.A.M.P. Ent Agency], B+(**)

Kurupt (1972– )

• Against Tha Grain [2005, Death Row]

Kwamé

• Featuring a New Beginning [1990, Atlantic]
• Day in the Life: A Pokadelick Adventure [1990, Atlantic]

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+(*)

L.A. Star

• Poetess [1990, Profile]

Mike Ladd

• Welcome to the Afterfuture [2000, Ozone]
• 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+(***)

Latin Alliance [1991– ]

• Latin Alliance [1991, Virgin]

Latto (1998– )

• 777 [2022, RCA], B+(**)

Latyrx

• The Muzapper's Mixes EP [1997, SoleSides]
• The Album [1997, SoleSides], A–
• The Second Album [2013, Latyramid], A–

Leaders of the New School [1991–1993]

• Future Without a Past [1991, Elektra]

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
• Living Proof [1993, Hollywood]

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– )

• Hard Core [1996, Undeas/Big Beat/Atlantic]
• 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 Scrappy (1984– )

• Welcome to Trillville [2004, Warner Brothers]

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+(**)
• Lights Out [2000, Cash Money/Universal]
• 500 Degreez [2002, Cash Money], B+(***)
• Tha Carter [2004, Cash Money/Universal], A–
• Tha Carter II [2005, Cash Money/Universal], A–
• Dedication, Vol. 2 [2006, Gangsta Grillz]
• Da Drought 3 [2007, Mixtrap, 2 CD], A–
• We the Best [2007, RBC]
• The Drought Is Over 2: The Carter 3 Sessions [2007, Mixtrap], B+(***)
• The Leak [2007, Cash Money, EP], B+(**)
• Lil Weezy-ana Vol. 1 [2008, self-released]
• Tha Carter III [2008, Cash Money/Universal, 2 CD], A–
• Rebirth [2009, Universal/Motown/Cash Money]
• 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+(*)
• No Ceilings 2 [2015, Wayne]
• 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–
• Phenomenon [1997, Def Jam]
• 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– )

• Old Soul [2011, self-released]
• 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
• Theater of the Mind [2008, Disturbing Tha Peace]
• 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–

Luke

• Banned in the U.S.A. [1990, Luke]
• I Got Shit on My Mind [1992, Atlantic]

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

• H.B.O. [2016, Griselda]
• 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+(***)

Craig Mack

• Project Funk Da World [1994, Bad Boy]

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– )

• Tkay [2016, Downtown/Interscope]
• 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+(**)

Main Source [1991– ]

• Breaking Atoms [1991, EMI America]

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+(*)

Marky Mark

• Music for the People [1991, Interscope]

Biz Markie (1964–2021)

• Goin' Off [1988, Cold Chillin']
• The Biz Never Sleeps [1989, Cold Chillin']
• 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+(**)
• House of Hits [(1995), Cold Chillin']

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+
• The Movement [1999, All Out]

Masta Ace (1966– )

• Take a Look Around [1990, Cold Chillin']
• SlaughtaHouse [1993, Delicious Vinyl]
• A Long Hot Summer [2004, M3]
• w/Marco Polo: A Breukelen Story [2018, Fat Beats], B+(***)
• w/Marco Polo: Richmond Hill [2024, Fat Beats], B+(**)

Master P. (1970– )

• Master P Presents ... West Coast Bad Boyz II [1997, Priority]
• Ghetto D [1997, No Limit]

Mavi (1999– )

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

Maxilla Blue

• Volume Two [2010, Central Standard]

Maxo Kream (1990– )

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

¡Mayday! [2012– ]

• Take Me to Your Leader [2012, Strange Music]
• Believers [2013, Strange Music], B+(***)
• w/Murs: ¡Mursday! [2014, Strange Music], A–
• Future / Vintage [2015, Strange Music], A–

MC Brains

• Lovers Lane [1992, Motown]

MC Breed

• MC Breed and DFC [1991, Ichiban]
• 20 Below [1992, Wrap/Ichiban]

MC Esoteric

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

MC Frontalot (1973– )

• Secrets From the Future [2007, Level Up]
• Net Split, or the Fathomless Heartbreak of Online Itself [2019, Level Up], B+(**)

MC Hammer (1962– )

• Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em [1990, Capitol]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), Capitol]

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+
• Act Like You Know [1991, Atlantic]
• Ain't No Other [1993, First Priority], B
• Bad as I Wanna B [1996, Eastwest]
• Seven and Seven [1998, Eastwest], A–

MC Serch

• Return of the Product [1992, Def Jam]

MC Shy D

• I've Gotta Be Tough [1987, Luke]

MC Solaar

• Prose Combat [1994, Cohiba]
• MC Solaar [1998, Polydor]
• Le Tour de la Question [1998, Eastwest]

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 and Nightmares [2012, Warner Brothers]
• 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–
• Megan
• 2024, Hot Girl, B+(***)

MellowHype [2010– ]

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

Mellow Man Ace (1967– )

• From the Darkness Into the Light [2000, Cleopatra]

Vic Mensa (1993– )

• Innanetape [2013, self-released]
• 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
• w/Redman: Blackout [1999, Def Jam]

Metro Boomin (1993– )

• Not All Heroes Wear Capes [2018, Boominati/Republic]
• 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+(**)

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