HipHopDX’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 234 reviews of 234 albums, going back to 2006, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 234 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Top critics
- K.B. Tindal 10 reviews
- Andres Tardio 8 reviews
- Scott Glaysher 8 reviews
- Edwin Ortiz 7 reviews
- Jeff Ryce 7 reviews
57 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Hip-Hop & Rap 91%
- R&B & Soul 5%
- Pop 2%
- Indie & Alternative 1%
- Electronic 0%
Find HipHopDX
By the numbers
70average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (234 reviews)
41%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
12points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
81different critics with a byline on its reviews here
64%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (234 albums)
10points, on average, between its release-week reviews and where the other critics ended up (8 reviews)
How its scores spread
- 0–4913
- 50s20
- 60s51
- 70s69
- 80s73
- 90+8
Its top scores
T.I.Dime Trap 94 Riley Wallace
Freddie GibbsAlfredo 90 Josh Svetz
Schoolboy QBlue Lips 90 Karan Singh
Tyler, the CreatorFlower Boy 90 Jesse Fairfax
MadlibPiñata 90 Jay Balfour
Denzel CurryTa13oo 90 Justin Ivey
Lupe FiascoTetsuo & Youth 90 Justin Hunte
SlaughterhouseWelcome to: Our House 90
Its newest 200 reviews
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 Nicki MinajThe Pinkprint | Marcus Dowling Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | 2014 |
 RaekwonFly International Luxurious Art | Homer Johnsen Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 68 | 2014 |
 T.I.Paperwork | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 66 | 2014 |
 50 CentAnimal Ambition | Sheldon Pearce Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2.0/5 | 52 | 2014 |
 Joey Bada$$B4.Da.$$ | Jay Balfour Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | 2014 |
 Meek MillDreams and Nightmares | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 66 | 2012 |
 2 ChainzBased on a T.R.U. Story | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 50 | 2012 |
 WaleAmbition | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 66 | 2011 |
 Snoop DoggDoggumentary | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 57 | 2011 |
 Soulja BoyThe DeAndre Way | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 51 | 2010 |
 T-PainEpiphany | Meka Udoh Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 67 | 2007 |
 JeezyThe Inspiration | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 75 | 2006 |
 Joey Bada$$1999 | Jesse Fairfax Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 Method Man4:21… The Day After“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 Nelly5.0“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 30 1.5/5 | 51 | |
 Lil Wayne500 Degreez | DeMarco Williams Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 67 | |
 Styles PA Gangster and a Gentleman | Kennith B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Trippie ReddA Love Letter to You 4 | David Aaron Brake Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
| Freddie GibbsAlfredo | Josh Svetz Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 86 | |
 Tech N9neAll 6’s and 7’s | Andres Vasquez Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | |
 Fat JoeAll or Nothing | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 64 | |
 Joey Bada$$All-Amerikkkan Badass | Eric Diep Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 76 | |
 21 SavageAmerican Dream | Will Schube Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 72 | |
 Mobb DeepAmerikaz Nightmare | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | |
 Snoop DoggBODR“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 73 | |
 Busta RhymesBack on My B.S.“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Paul Arnold Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 63 | |
 XXXTentacionBad Vibes Forever | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 57 | |
 Tupac ShakurBetter Dayz | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 66 | |
 Bow WowBeware of Dog | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 71 | |
 Travis ScottBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight | Scott Glaysher Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 60 | |
 Wiz KhalifaBlacc Hollywood | Bruce Smith Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 59 | |
 Rick RossBlack Market | Scott Glaysher Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 62 | |
 R. KellyBlack Panties | Omar Burgess Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 57 | |
| Schoolboy QBlue Lips | Karan Singh Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 84 | |
 Mac MillerBlue Slide Park | Andres Vasquez Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 49 | |
 The GameBorn 2 Rap | Aaron McKrell Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 3.4/5 | 80 | |
 Obie TriceBottoms Up | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 70 | |
 NellyBrass Knuckles“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Roman Cooper Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 59 | |
 Young BuckBuck the World | William Ketchum III Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 74 | |
 Snoop DoggBush | Kellan Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 73 | |
 TygaCareless World: Rise of the Last King | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 60 | |
 Meek MillChampionships | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 78 | |
 Obie TriceCheers“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 81 | |
 Mac MillerCircles | David Brake Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 82 | |
 Lil PeepCome Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 | Kyle Eustice Read the review via Wikipedia | 76 3.8/5 | 76 | |
 Snoop DoggCoolaid | Jesse Fairfax Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 71 | |
 Z-RoCrack | Andrew Nosnitsky Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | |
 Run-DMCCrown Royal | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 52 | |
 Lil JonCrunk Rock | Slava Kuperstein Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 53 | |
 MigosCulture III“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Ben Brutocao Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 3.4/5 | 76 | |
 D12D12 World | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 61 | |
 6ix9ineDay69: Graduation Day | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 53 | |
 Royce da 5'9"Death Is Certain | Jeff Ryce Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 Juice WrldDeath Race for Love“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Scott Glaysher Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 68 | |
 D12Devil’s Night | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Playboi CartiDie Lit | Riley Wallace Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3.0/5 | 68 | |
| T.I.Dime Trap“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Riley Wallace Read the review via Wikipedia | 94 4.7/5 | 79 | |
 Kanye WestDonda 2 | Matthew Ritchie Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 3.4/5 | 46 | |
 2 ChainzDope Don’t Sell Itself | Armon Sadler Read the review via Wikipedia | 52 2.6/5 | 59 | |
 Meek MillDreams Worth More Than Money | Marcus Dowling Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 70 | |
 Lupe FiascoDrill Music in Zion | Riley Wallace Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 78 | |
 The GameDrillmatic – Heart vs. Mind“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Eric Diep Read the review via Wikipedia | 72 3.6/5 | 57 | |
 PitbullEl Mariel | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 69 | |
 Black Eyed PeasElephunk“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 72 | |
 Kid CudiEntergalactic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 72 | |
 Lil Uzi VertEternal Atake“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Scott Glaysher Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 81 | |
 LogicEverybody | Andrew Gretchko Read the review via Wikipedia | 72 3.6/5 | 65 | |
 Ice CubeEverythang’s Corrupt | Kyle Eustice Read the review via Wikipedia | 72 3.6/5 | 78 | |
 FutureEvol | Shirley Ju Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3.0/5 | 71 | |
 Pop SmokeFaith“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Anthony Malone Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 56 | |
 Chris BrownFan of a Fan: The Album | Marcus Dowling Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 50 | |
 Juice WrldFighting Demons | Mackenzie Cummings-Grady Read the review via Wikipedia | 72 3.6/5 | 70 | |
 Big SeanFinally Famous | Ketchum III Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 67 | |
| Tyler, the CreatorFlower Boy“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Jesse Fairfax Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 83 | |
 Chris BrownFortune | Jesse Fairfax Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 52 | |
 Lil WayneFree Weezy Album | Kellan Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 67 | |
 FabolousFrom Nothin’ to Somethin’ | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 XzibitFull Circle | Jeff Ryce Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 71 | |
 Lil WayneFuneral | Scott Glaysher Read the review via Wikipedia | 58 2.9/5 | 65 | |
 FutureFuture | Carl Lamarre Read the review via Wikipedia | 76 3.8/5 | 72 | |
 Busta RhymesGenesis | Wise Q Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 74 | |
 Nate DoggGet Rich or Die Tryin’ | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 FabolousGhetto Fabolous | DeMarco Williams Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3.0/5 | 66 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorGoblin“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 78 | |
 Juice WrldGoodbye & Good Riddance | Bryan Hahn Read the review via Wikipedia | 64 3.2/5 | 66 | |
 ProdigyH.N.I.C. | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 ProdigyH.N.I.C. Pt. 2 | Meka Udoh Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 72 | |
 Lil PumpHarverd Dropout“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Scott Glaysher Read the review via Wikipedia | 72 3.6/5 | 48 | |
 DrakeHer Loss | Matthew Ritchie Read the review via Wikipedia | 64 3.2/5 | 63 | |
 FutureHndrxx | Ural Garrett Read the review via Wikipedia | 84 4.2/5 | 77 | |
 Post MaloneHollywood’s Bleeding“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Daniel Spielberger Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 3.4/5 | 75 | |
 DrakeHonestly, Nevermind“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Vivian Medithi Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 70 | |
 Rick RossHood Billionaire | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 60 | |
 Machine Gun KellyHotel Diablo | Bernadette Giacomazzo Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 70 | |
 21 SavageI Am Greater than I Was | Eric Diep Read the review via Wikipedia | 84 4.2/5 | 78 | |
 Ice CubeI Am the West | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 59 | |
 FutureI Never Liked You“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Anthony Malone Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 67 | |
 Snoop DoggI Wanna Thank Me | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 86 4.3/5 | 69 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorIgor“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Danial Spielberger Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 4.4/5 | 84 | |
 Iggy AzaleaIn My Defense | Daniel Spielberger Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 42 | |
 Chris BrownIndigo | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 58 2.9/5 | 46 | |
 Mobb DeepInfamy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 64 | |
 Kid CudiInsano | Sam Moore Read the review via Wikipedia | 66 3.3/5 | 62 | |
 Wu-Tang ClanIron Flag | Black Star Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 76 | |
 21 SavageIssa Album | Justin Ivey Read the review via Wikipedia | 66 3.3/5 | 71 | |
 Jack HarlowJackman | Nina Hernandez Read the review via Wikipedia | 46 2.3/5 | 56 | |
 ChingyJackpot | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 65 | |
 Fat JoeJealous Ones Still Envy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 68 | |
 Fat JoeJealous Ones Still Envy 2 | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 57 | |
 TwistaKamikaze | Jessica Koslow Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 66 | |
 EminemKamikaze“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Trenth Clark Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 64 | |
 T.I.King | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 74 | |
 NasKing’s Disease III | Eric Diep Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 83 | |
 JadakissKiss of Death | Jeff Ryce Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | |
 JadakissKiss tha Game Goodbye | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 69 | |
 AkonKonvicted | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 62 | |
 Aesop RockLabor Days | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 88 | |
 Machine Gun KellyLace Up | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 63 | |
 Ice CubeLaugh Now, Cry Later | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | |
 GZALegend of the Liquid Sword | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 Juice WrldLegends Never Die“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Mimi Kenny Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 76 | |
 MadlibLiberation | Andrew Kameka Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | |
 Ne-YoLibra Scale | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 72 | |
 Lil WayneLike Father, Like Son | Brian Sims Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 69 | |
 Lil PumpLil Pump 2 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 48 2.4/5 | 43 | |
 Lil Uzi VertLil Uzi Vert vs. the World“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Narsimha Chintaluri Read the review via Wikipedia | 72 3.6/5 | 67 | |
 DJ KhaledListennn… the Album | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 68 | |
 ClipseLord Willin’“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 76 | |
 YelawolfLove Story | Marcus Dowling Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 60 | |
 The-DreamLove vs. Money“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Paul Arnold Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 80 | |
 Fat JoeLoyalty | Mike Oduro Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 66 | |
 E-40Loyalty and Betrayal | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 30 1.5/5 | 57 | |
 LudacrisLudaversal | Kellan Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 62 | |
 Lil Uzi VertLuv Is Rage 2 | Aaron McKrell Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 70 | |
 Snoop DoggMac & Devin Go to High School | William Ketchum Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 ScarfaceMade | Jeff Ryce Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 NasMagic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 86 4.3/5 | 81 | |
 NasMagic 2 | Peter A. Berry Read the review via Wikipedia | 76 3.8/5 | 74 | |
 Flo RidaMail on Sunday | Jake Paine Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 54 | |
 XzibitMan vs. Machine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 65 | |
 Rick RossMastermind | Sheldon Pearce Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3.0/5 | 68 | |
 Black Eyed PeasMasters of the Sun Vol. 1“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Riley Wallace Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 74 | |
 Fat JoeMe, Myself & I | Andrew Kameka Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | |
 Pop SmokeMeet the Woo 2“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Bernadette Giacomazzo Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 73 | |
 MF DOOMMm.. Food | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 80 | |
 Nate DoggMusic and Me | Wise Q Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 68 | |
 André 3000New Blue Sun | Dash Lewis Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 74 | |
 Metro BoominNot All Heroes Wear Capes | Marcus Blackwell Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 76 | |
 OutlawzNovakane | Adam Low Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 57 | |
 Tupac ShakurPac’s Life | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 55 | |
 Kid CudiPassion, Pain & Demon Slayin’“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Alex Bell Read the review via Wikipedia | 76 3.8/5 | 73 | |
 Lil Uzi VertPink Tape | Isaac Fontes Read the review via Wikipedia | 62 3.1/5 | 71 | |
| MadlibPiñata“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Jay Balfour Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 79 | |
 PitbullPlanet Pit“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Amanda Bassa Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 64 | |
 Roddy RicchPlease Excuse Me for Being Antisocial | Josh Svetz Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 70 | |
 FuturePluto“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2.0/5 | 67 | |
 Lil Uzi VertPluto × Baby Pluto | Michael Saponara Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 Rick RossPort of Miami | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 66 | |
 Rick RossPort of Miami 2 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 68 | |
 GZAPro Tools | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 Nicki MinajQueen“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Trent Clark Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 3.4/5 | 65 | |
 Snoop DoggR&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece | Albert McCluster III Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 2 ChainzRap or Go to the League | Trent Clark Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 80 | |
 Rick RossRather You Than Me | Jesse Fairfax Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 3.9/5 | 68 | |
 Ice CubeRaw Footage | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 76 | |
 FabolousReal Talk | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 66 | |
 XzibitRestless | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 77 | |
 Rick RossRicher Than I Ever Been | Ben Brutocao Read the review via Wikipedia | 66 3.3/5 | 64 | |
 Travis ScottRodeo | Jason Bisnoff Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 67 | |
 Kid CudiSatellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 70 | |
 21 SavageSavage Mode II“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Mark Elibert Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 78 | |
 Doja CatScarlet | Karan Singh Read the review via Wikipedia | 66 3.3/5 | 66 | |
 Kendrick LamarSection.80 | Andres Tardio Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 81 | |
 JeezySeen It All: The Autobiography | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 70 | |
 Pop SmokeShoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | David Aaron Brake Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 71 | |
 Azealia BanksSlay-Z | Trent Clark Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 71 | |
 KuruptSpace Boogie: Smoke Oddessey | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 75 | |
 Kid CudiSpeedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven | Jason Bisnof Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 50 | |
 Post MaloneStoney | Eric Diep Read the review via Wikipedia | 74 3.7/5 | 55 | |
 B.o.BStrange Clouds | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 65 | |
 FabolousStreet Dreams | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 63 | |
 Royce da 5'9"Success Is Certain | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 81 | |
 Megan Thee StallionSuga“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Aaron Mckrell Read the review via Wikipedia | 58 2.9/5 | 75 | |
| Denzel CurryTa13oo“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Justin Ivey Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 83 | |
| Lupe FiascoTetsuo & Youth | Justin Hunte Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 79 | |
 Snoop DoggTha Last Meal | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 72 | |
 WaleThe Album About Nothing | Marcus Dowling Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | |
 Busta RhymesThe Big Bang | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 59 | |
 LL Cool JThe DEFinition | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 69 | |
 The GameThe Documentary 2 | Aaron Mckrell Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | |
 The GameThe Documentary 2.5 | Jason Bisnoff Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 83 | |
 Fat JoeThe Elephant in the Room | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 56 | |
 213The Hard Way | K.B. Tindal Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 71 | |
 Macklemore & Ryan LewisThe Heist | Edwin Ortiz Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4.0/5 | 71 | |
 Lloyd BanksThe Hunger for More | Jeff Ryce Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 70 | |
 Mobb DeepThe Infamous Mobb Deep | Homer Johnsen Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 T.I.The L.I.B.R.A – Legend Is Back Running Atlanta | Riley Wallace Read the review via Wikipedia | 82 4.1/5 | 69 | |
 JadakissThe Last Kiss | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 62 | |
 BeyoncéThe Lion King: The Gift“Get your hip hop album reviews, rap and R&B reviews from the best music review website on the web. We have all the latest music reviews from today’s top artists.” | Bernadette Giacomazzo Read the review via Wikipedia | 86 4.3/5 | 73 | |
 Method ManThe Meth Lab | Andrew Gretchko Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 58 |