Mike Skinner returns with the inenviable job of following up his genre-smashing debut 'Original Pirate Material,' which was an enormous critical and commercial hit in the UK and paved the way for the success of later acts such as Dizzee Rascal.

The third full-length release for the British rapper Simbi Ajikawo features a guest appearances from Cleo Sol.

Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White.

The debut full-length release from the collaboration between Saba & No ID features guest appearances by Joseph Chilliams, Jean Deaux, Frsh Waters, Ibeyi, Love Mansuy, Madison McFerrin, MFnMelo, Ogi, Smino, Tru, and Jordan Ward.

The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina rapper features guest appearances from J. Cole, D'Angelo, GZA, JID, Leikeli47, Mereba], PJ Morton, Queen Latifah, K.Roosevelt, SiR, and Elle Varner.

The debut mixtape from the British rapper features guest appearances from Mahalia, M1llionz, BackRoad Gee, Boy Boy, Eight9FLY, Lz Dinero, Ni Santora, Shakavellie, and Stizee.

This is the debut album by the London garage (or in this case, bedroom) band, which consists solely of 21-year-old Mike Skinner. Whether or not this style of music (very English rapping over garage/house beats) will translate well overseas remains to be seen, but garage (and especially Skinner) is the current flavor of the month with the UK music press.

The second full-length mixtape from British rapper Pa Salieu features guest appearances by Black Sherif, Byron Messia, and ODUMODUBLVCK.

The second mixtape from British rapper Jim Legxacy features guest appearances by Dave, dexter in the newsagent and Fimiguerrero.

OutKast's Big Boi goes solo with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monae, B.o.B., Gucci Mane, Too Short, and George Clinton.

The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy and J Hus.

The second full-length collaboration from Brooklyn rapper billy woods and producer Kenny Segal features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, Benjamin Booker, Danny Brown, ELUCID, Sam Herring, and ShrapKnel.

The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.

This is the third album for Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and it again features the acclaimed production work of Timbaland. Guests include Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Ludacris, Eve, Jay-Z, and Ginuwine.

Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams.

The latest full-length release from British rapper Wretch 32 features guest appearances by Angel, AV Allure, Benjamin A.D, Cashh, Ghetts, KANO, Little Simz, Skip Marley, Mercston, Nino SLG, Protoje, Skrapz, Teni, Tiggs Da Author, and WSTRN.

The debut full-length release from British spoken word artist Antony Szmierek combines his poetry with dance rhythm and beats.

The third mixtape from the Chicago rapper (an Apple Music exclusive for two weeks) features gospel elements as well as guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Francis and the Lights, Future, Jay Electronica, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Young Thug.

The second full-length studio release for the rapper features contributions from such artists as A$AP Rocky, Damon Albarn, Kilo Kish, Juicy J, Ty Dolla Signn, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.

The remastered reissue of the rapper's debut 1994 release a disc of remixes, demos and unreleased versions of songs.

This long-delayed second album for Virginia brothers Malice and Pusha T was produced in full by The Neptunes.

The long-awaited debut album by the Brooklyn-based rapper is produced by Just Blaze and features guest appearances from Q-Tip, Jay-Z and other notable artists.

The Wu-Tang Clan-member releases his fourth solo album featuring such artists as his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, and Slick Rick.

The latest album for the rapper who also is a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange features guest appearances by 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Elzhi, and Pharoahe Monch.

The fourth full-length release for the British rapper was produced by Inflo and features guest appearances from Obongjayar and Cleo Sol.

The three-disc anthology album from South Korean boy band BTS features three new songs as well as a disc of demo tracks.

The latest full-length release from rapper billy woods features contributions from al.divino, Ant, Bruiser Wolf, Cavalier, Conductor Williams, Despot, DJ Haram, El-P, ELUCID, Willie Green, Human Error Club, Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Markey, Messiah Musik, Preservation, Sadhugold, Saint Abdullah, Kenny Segal, Steel Tipped Dove, The Alchemist, and Yolanda Watson.

The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Daisy World, Domo Genesis, Brent Faiyaz, Fana Hues, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, NBA YoungBoy, Teezo Touchdown, Ty Dolla $ign, and Pharrell Williams.

Available as a free download, the third LP (not including cat-related material) from the duo of El-P and Killer Mike includes contributions from Danny Brown, Zack de la Rocha, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio), Boots, and Kamasi Washington. Originally scheduled for release in January 2017, it arrived as a surprise on Christmas Day in 2016.

The Brooklyn rapper's 14-track mixtape featuring guest appearances by Kool A.D. and Nicole Wray was released for free on the Internet.

The latest collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist features guest appearances from Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Rick Ross, and Tyler, The Creator.

The 11th full-length studio release for the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, BJ the Chicago Kid, Tasha Cobbs, John Legend, PJ, Syd tha Kyd, and Stevie Wonder.

The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.

The now-legendary Brooklyn rapper follows 2000's 'The Dynasty Roc la Familia' with this 13-track disc.

The third King's Disease album from rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy.

The second full-length studio collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought, Killer Mike, and Pusha T.

MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.

This short but wildly eclectic debut album from Maya Arulpragasam, a Sri Lankan-born, London-based artist and daughter of a Tamil Tiger revolutionary, is preceded by enormous buzz in both the U.K. and the U.S.

The sixth full-length studio release from rapper Schoolboy Q features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, Az Chike, Childish Major, Freddie Gibbs, Jozzy, Devin Malik, Rico Nasty, and Lance Skiiiwalker.

The surprise release from rapper Kendrick Lamar features contributions from such artists as Jack Antonoff, Mustard, SZA, and Kamasi Washington.

The in-demand Chicago-based producer makes his debut with the help of guests Ludacris, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Dirt McGirt, and more.

The second full-length release for the North Carolina rapper feature guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Black Thought, Gwen Bunn, Busta Rhymes, GQ, Kendrick Lamar, Lance Skiiiwalker, Terrace Martin, Moonchild, Musiq Soulchild, Amber Navran, and Anderson .Paak.

The fourth full-length release from British jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats features guest appearances by such artists as Daley, Poppy Daniels, IDK, Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, and the Urban Soul Orchestra.

The UK rapper follows his Mercury Music Prize-winning debut 'Boy In The Corner' with this sophomore release.

The debut full-length studio release from London-based rapper John Glacier features a guest appearance by Eartheater and Sampha.

The third full-length release from Ghanaian Australian rapper Genesis Owusu features guest appearances by DUCKWRTH and Ladyhawke.

The latest full-length release from New York hip hop duo Armand Hammer features guest appearance by Cavalier, Curly Castro, Junglepussy, Moneynicca, Moor Mother, and Pink Siifu.

The surprise release from British rapper Little Simz was produced by Inflo.

The debut full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features production from Clams Casino, DJ Dahi, Brian Kidd, No I.D., and Christian Rich.

The debut full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from AD, KEY, Lil Uzi Vert, ManMan Savage, Mal & Quill, Rich The Kid, Runway Richy, Yhung T.O., and Yung Bans.

The second full-length studio release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Zia Ahmed, Prabh Deep, MC Mawali, Aditya Prakash, Mirande Shah, Delhi Sultanate, TRAP POJU, and Deepak Unnikishnan.

The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Aitch, Bugsey, Haile, M Huncho, Ivorian Doll, Mahalia, Kaash Paige, Skepta, Stormzy, AJ Tracey, Young Adz, and Young T.

This is the debut album for the Detroit rap group that includes Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, and DJ Soko.

The latest full-length release from rapper Noname features gest appearances by $Ilkmoney, Ayoni, Common, Jay Electronica, Eryn Allen Kane, Jimetta Rose, Stout, Voices of Creation, and billy woods.

The latest full-length release from British rapper Dave features guest appearances by James Blake, Nicole Blakk, Jim Legxacy, KANO, and Tems.

The groundbreaking Philadelphia rap outfit returns with 13 new tracks and guest contributions from Jill Scott, Nelly Furtado, Talib Kweli and Musiq.

The third full-length release for the Edinburgh-based trio was recorded in the band's studio.

The UK rapper returns with her second album, which was recorded in several countries.

The self-titled 1992 debut album from Rage Against the Machine is reissued and remastered. Additional B-sides, songs from the band's demo tape, and DVDs are included on the special edition/deluxe box set versions.

The latest full-length release from the Richmond, Virginia rapper $ilkmoney was inspired by Shel Silverstein's book The Giving Tree and was co-produced with Kahlil Blu.

The third full-length release for British rapper Loyle Carner features guest appearances from John Agard, Athian Akec, Olivia Dean, Wesley Joseph, and JNR Williams.

The posthumous release for the Brooklyn rapper who passed away in August 2015 features guest appearances from DOOM, Ike Eyez, Freeway, Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Bernadette Price, Mobb Deep's Prodigy, Raekwon, Ruste Juxx, Styles P, Junior Reid, Rock, and Smif-N-Wessun.

The latest full-length release for rapper MIKE features guest appearances from Jadasea, King Carter, Klein, and Sister Nancy.

The latest full-length release from British rapper Little Simz features guest appearances by Cashh, Yussef Dayes, Lydia Kitto, Michael Kiwanuka, Miraa May, Yukimi Nagano, Obongjayar, Sampha, Moonchild Sanelly, Moses Sumney, Wretch 32.

This is the second solo album for the Washington, DC, rapper who was a member of the hip-hop group Diamond District.

The legendary Philadelphia posse returns with its first release since playing with Late Night With Jimmy Fallon's house band. Staying true to its roots with acoustic jazz grooves and elements of rock and soul, The Roots continue its reign as one of hip-hop's most innovative acts.

The latest full-length release from Montreal-based rapper Backxwash features guest appearances by Fernie, Chloe Hotline, Ora Cogan, Magella, Morgan Paige, and pet wife.

Finally making his solo debut, Masta Killa is the last member of the Wu-Tang Clan to issue a CD on his own. Of course, he's not totally by himself here; Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface and the RZA all guest.

The surprise release from rapper Nas features a guest appearance from Lil Wayne and was produced by Hit-Boy.

The sequel to the rappers 2020 King's Disease album features guest appearances from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Eminem, EPMD, Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, and YG.

The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances form Burna Boy, iceè tgm, and Koffee.

El-P and Killer Mike's latest collaboration was released as a free download features guest appearances from Big Boi, Prince Paul, and Until The Ribbon Breaks.

The fourth full-length studio release from Chicago-based rap artist Mick Jenkins features guest appearances by Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, JID, and Vic Mensa.

The nine-track EP from Freddie Gibbs and Curren$y was produced by The Alchemist.

The latest full-length release from rapper Tyler, The Creator was self-produced and features guest appearances by Daniel Caesar, Doechii, Glorilla, Lil Wayne, Santigold, Sexyy Red, Schoolboy Q, Teezo Touchdown, and Lola Young.

The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist was edited, arranged and mastered by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet).

The soul singer continues his 1960's-inspired music with a fourth album, blending vintage R&B sounds and smooth soul-pop.

The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.

The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material.

The third full-length studio release for the Florida rapper features guest appearances from GoldLink, Jpegmafia , Nyyjerya, Twelve'len, and ZillaKami.

The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Kanye West.

The third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances by Navy Blue and Standing On The Corner as well as vocal samples of his parents: Cheryl Harris and (the late) Keorapetse Kgositsile.

The debut full-length collaboration from rappers JPEGMafia and Danny Brown features a guest appearance from redveil.

The second full-length release for the British electronic producer features guest appearance from Baths, Iceboy Violet, Le3 bLACK, Nova, Eden Samara, and Xzavier Stone.

This is the first release since 2010's Leftback for the North Carolina rap duo of Phonte and Big Pooh.