My Ghosts Go Ghost – By Storm
GENRE; Rap LABEL: deadAir RATING; 6.7 My Ghosts Go Ghost is a haunting and ambitious debut from By Storm, the new project of RiTchie with a T and Parker Corey following their time in the influential experimental hip‑hop group Injury Reserve.…
ATLiens – Outkast
GENRE; Rap LABEL: LaFace RATING; 6.4 OutKast’s second studio album ATLiens stands as a defining moment in hip‑hop history — a daring leap from Southern rap conventions into a universe of introspection, innovation, and otherworldly soundscapes.…
I Am – Lexa Gates
GENRE; Rap LABEL; UMG RATING; 6.4 Lexa Gates’ I Am stands as a bold and introspective statement from the Queens‑born rapper and singer, marking her most personal work to date. The 18‑track project blends old‑school soul, dusty textures, and…
Don’t Be Dumb – A$AP Rocky
GENRE; Rap LABEL; AWGE/ ASAP Worldwide/ RCA RATING; 6.8 Don’t Be Dumb marks A$AP Rocky’s long‑awaited return after nearly eight years since his last full LP (Testing). This 2026 release finds the Harlem MC both recalibrating his swagger and…
Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos – French Montana / Max B
GENRE; Rap/ Pop/R&B LABEL; Coke Boys RATING; 7.5 Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos marks a long‑anticipated return for French Montana and Max B, arriving over 15 years after their original Coke Wave era and shortly after Max B’s release from prison in…
Raquel Baby – Los
GENRE; Rap LABEL; Daisy Lane RATING; 6.9 Detroit rapper Los returns with Raquel Baby, a lean yet potent 21‑minute project that arrives with minimal fanfare but remarkable depth. Released on Christmas Day 2025 and quietly seeded across streaming…
Mrs.Key – Lil Tony
GENRE; Rap LABEL; Self-released RATING; 6.8 Lil Tony’s Mrs.Key arrives as one of the most introspective and emotionally nuanced projects of his young career. Released on January 1, 2026, this 13‑track hip‑hop/rap album finds the Atlanta artist…
La Dame – Meryl
GENRE; Rap LABEL; Maison Caviar RATING; 7.1 La Dame, the latest full‑length from Martiniquan powerhouse Meryl, marks a bold step forward in her artistic evolution — blending Caribbean‑infused shatta with trap, dancehall, bouyon and French rap…
The Long Sleep – Swords2
GENRE; Rap LABEL; le citadel RATING; 6.8 The Long Sleep, the latest album from underground emo-rap artist Swords2, is a daring and eclectic project that pulls listeners in by refusing to stay in one stylistic lane. Released in early 2026 on the le…
Soulja Hate Repellant – Niontay
GENRE; Rap LABEL; 10K RATING; 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Niontay’s Soulja Hate Repellant is a bold, idiosyncratic mixtape that further cements his place as one of the most intriguing voices in underground hip-hop in 2025. Released on December 16, 2025, via MIKE’s…