Album Releases by Genre
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Iridescence
by BROCKHAMPTON
September 21, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Texan rap group was recorded in Abbey Road Studios as well as Hawaii.
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Ginger
by BROCKHAMPTON
August 23, 2019
The hip hop collective follow their first #1 album, 2018's Iridescence, with this self-produced 12-song set.
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ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE
by BROCKHAMPTON
April 9, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop collective features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Baird, Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, SoGone SoFlexy, and Charlie Wilson.
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The Family
by BROCKHAMPTON
November 18, 2022
The seventh full-length studio release for hip hop collective BROCKHAMPTON was advertised as its final album before TM was announced as a surprise release the day before the release of The Family.
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Brava
by Brodinski
March 3, 2015
The debut full-length solo release from the French indie electronica DJ features guest appearances from such artists as Bloody Jay, Chill Will, MPA Shitro, Slim Thug, and Young Scooter.
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Sexorcism
by Brooke Candy
October 25, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances from Aquaria, Ashnikko, Iggy Azalea, Bree Runway, Violet Chachki, Charli XCX, Erika Jayne, La Goony Chonga, Maliibu Miitch, Rico Nasty, and TOOPOOR.
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Throwback to the Future
by BROOKZILL!
October 7, 2016
The debut full-length release from the project formed by Prince Paul, Ladybug Mecca of the great Digable Planets, Brazilian MC Gorila Urbano (aka Rodrigo Brandão), and Don Newkirk features a mix of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and Brazilian pop influences.
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The Undisputed Truth
by Brother Ali
April 10, 2007
Atmosphere's Ant produces the Minnesota rapper's long-awaited follow-up to his 2003 debut 'Shadows On The Sun.'
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The Truth Is Here [EP]
by Brother Ali
March 10, 2009
The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material.
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Us
by Brother Ali
September 22, 2009
The fourth album for the Minnesota-based artist features guests David "Stokley" Williams, Chuck D, Freeway, and Joell Ortiz.
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Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color
by Brother Ali
September 18, 2012
Produced by Jake One, the fifth album for the Minnesota rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Cornell West, Amir Sulaiman, Choklate, and Tone Trezure.
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All the Beauty in This Whole Life
by Brother Ali
May 5, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the Minnesota rapper was produced by Rhymesayers' Ant and features guest appearances from deM atlaS, Idris Philips, Sa-Roc, and Amir Sulaiman.
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Map of the Soul: 7
by BTS
February 21, 2020
The seventh full-length for the Korean pop band features guest appearances from Halsey and Sia.
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Proof
by BTS
June 10, 2022
The three-disc anthology album from South Korean boy band BTS features three new songs as well as a disc of demo tracks.
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Deliverance
by Bubba Sparxxx
September 16, 2003
Linebacker large, white, and very country, Bubba Sparxxx nevertheless became an overnight success with his 2001 hip-hop debut 'Dark Days, Bright Nights,' which was co-produced by Timbaland. This follow-up LP was also helmed by Timbaland and Organized Noize.
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The Charm
by Bubba Sparxxx
April 4, 2006
The Ying Yang Twins guest on the Southern rapper's first release for Big Boi's Purple Ribbon label.
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This Right Here Is Buck 65
by Buck 65
January 25, 2005
This right here is the American debut for the Canadian country-rapper (born Richard Terfry), who has actually been recording north of the border since the mid-1990s. Apparently he's worth $1.15 more than 50 Cent, although we're not sure if that's in Canadian dollars or not.
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Secret House Against The World
by Buck 65
August 1, 2005
The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.
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Situation
by Buck 65
October 30, 2007
The Canadian artist's sixth full length album.
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Harlan & Alondra
by Buddy
July 20, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, Guapdad 4000, Khalid, Snoop Dogg, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Living Proof
by Buddy Guy
October 25, 2010
The blues guitarist's latest solo album features Carlos Santana and B.B. King as guests.
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II Trill
by Bun B
May 20, 2008
UGK's Bun B sophomore solo album's featured guests include Sean Kingston, Pimp C, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Mya, Chamillionaire, and Juvenile.
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Trill O.G.
by Bun B
August 3, 2010
The third and final album from Bun B's Trill trilogy features such guests as Drake, Gucci Mane, Twista, Trey Songz, T-Pain, and Young Jeezy.
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Komba
by Buraka Som Sistema
November 8, 2011
Portugal's Buraka Som Sistema, best known for blending African kuduro with European techno and dubstep, presents its second album. Komba is named after an Angolan religious ritual celebrated seven days after someone passes away.
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African Giant
by Burna Boy
July 26, 2019
The fourt full-length studio release for the Nigerian artist features guest appearances from Jeremih, Angelique Kidjo, M.anifest, Damian Marley, Serani, Jorja Smith, and Zlatan.
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Love, Damini
by Burna Boy
July 8, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for Nigerian artist Burna Boy features guest appearances from Blxst, J Balvin, J Hus, Kehlani, Khalid, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Popcaan, Ed Sheeran, and Victony.
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Fear Of A Black Tangent
by Busdriver
February 22, 2005
'Fear' is the second solo disc for the unique Los Angeles-based MC (born Regan Farquhar), who is backed here by beats from Daedelus, Danger Mouse, and others.
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Roadkill Overcoat
by Busdriver
January 30, 2007
Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.
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Jhelli Beam
by Busdriver
June 9, 2009
This is the second album for Anti label by the rap artist.
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Beaus$eros
by Busdriver
February 21, 2012
The Los Angeles rapper's latest album is his first on FakeFour Inc. and is self-described as avant-garde.
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Perfect Hair
by Busdriver
September 9, 2014
The latest studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Danny Brown, Open Mike Eagle, Pegasus Warning, and VerBS.
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Genesis
by Busta Rhymes
November 13, 2001
Busta's fourth solo album includes 20 new tracks produced by the likes of Dr. Dre, the Neptunes, and Pete Rock. Guest vocalists include P. Diddy, Mary J. Blige, and the Flipmode Squad.
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It Ain't Safe No More
by Busta Rhymes
November 26, 2002
Busta is back with 19 new tracks, including collaborations with Mariah Carey, Carl Thomas and The Neptunes.
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The Big Bang
by Busta Rhymes
June 13, 2006
Missy Elliott, will.i.am, Nas, and Stevie Wonder are among the guests on the veteran rapper's first effort in four years.
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Back On My B.S.
by Busta Rhymes
May 19, 2009
The first album on the Universal Motown label for the rapper features guest artists such as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, T. Pain, Pharell, Akon, T.I., Estelle, Mary J Blige, J. Foxx, J. Legend, and Common.
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Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God
by Busta Rhymes
October 30, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the hip-hop features 22 tracks with guest appearances from such artists as Anderson .Paak, Bell Biv DeVoe, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Q-Tip, Rakim, Chris Rock, Pete Rock, and Rick Ross.
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Blockbusta
by Busta Rhymes
November 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Busta Rhymes features guest appearances by BIA, Big Tigger, Blackway, Blxst, Chris Brown, Burna Boy, Cie, Cool, DaBaby, Dre, Giggs, JNR CHOI, Kodak Black, Coi Leray, Morray, Quavo, Rai, Shenseea, Swizz Beatz, T-Pain, Trillian, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu.
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My Ghosts Go Ghost
by By Storm
January 30, 2026
Injury Reserve's RiTchie and Parker Corey return as rap duo By Storm with a debut full-length release featuring a guest appearance from billy woods.
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Breaking Kayfabe
by Cadence Weapon
November 28, 2006
The debut album from the Canadian rapper, who has also remixed songs for Lady Sovereign and Ciara.
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Afterparty Babies
by Cadence Weapon
March 4, 2008
Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.
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Hope in Dirt City
by Cadence Weapon
May 29, 2012
The third album for the Canadian rapper who also was named Edmonton's poet laureate in 2009 was self-produced.
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Depart From Me
by Cage
July 7, 2009
The third album for the New York rapper features production by El-P, Aesop Rock, and F. Sean Martin.
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Svengali
by Cakes Da Killa
October 28, 2022
The second full-length studio release for New Jersey-born hip-hop artist Cakes Da Killer features a guest appearance from Sevndeep.
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The Kickback
by Cali Swag District
July 12, 2011
The full-length debut album for the Southern California rap group best known for the hit song Teach Me How to Dougie is dedicated to Montae "M-Bone" Talbert, who died in May 2011.
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Purple Haze
by Cam'ron
December 7, 2004
Kanye West and Twista guest on the rapper's fourth disc.
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Crime Pays
by Cam'ron
May 12, 2009
The sixth studio album for the New York rapper features Byrd Lady, Skitzo, 40 Cal., C.O., and Sky Lyn as guests.
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King of Hearts
by Camu Tao
August 17, 2010
This is the posthumous album for the rapper from Columbus, Ohio, who passed away from lung cancer in 2008.
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2000 BC
by Canibus
July 18, 2000
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Blade of the Ronin
by Cannibal Ox
March 3, 2015
The follow-up to Vast Aire and Vordul Mega's debut release Cold Vein comes 14 years later with an album produced by Bill Cosmiq.
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Invasion of Privacy
by Cardi B
April 6, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the New York rap artist features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, and SZA.
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Am I The Drama?
by Cardi B
September 19, 2025
The second full-length studio release from rapper Cardi B features guest appearances by Cash Cobain, Selena Gomez, Janet Jackson, Kehlani, Lizzo, Lourdiz, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Summer Walker.
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Play Cash Cobain
by Cash Cobain
August 23, 2024
The debut full-length studio release from New York rapper Cash Cobain features guest appearances by Bay Swag and Payroll.
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Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
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The Lady Killer
by Cee Lo Green
November 9, 2010
Bringing back his blend of Motown and neo-soul to pop music, Cee-Lo returns with his third solo album featuring his viral hit, "F*** You".
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Cee Lo's Magic Moment
by Cee Lo Green
October 30, 2012
The pop-soul singer and since 2011, vocal coach/judge on NBC's The Voice releases a Christmas album featuring Christina Aguilera, The Muppets, Straight No Chaser, Rod Stewart, and Trombone Shorty as guest singers.
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Heart Blanche
by Cee Lo Green
November 13, 2015
The first full-length solo release of original songs from the Atlanta artist in five years features a tribute to the late Robin Williams.
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23 [Mixtape]
by Central Cee
February 25, 2022
The second full-length mixtape from British rapper Central Cee features guest appearances from A2anti, Ashe 22, Baby Gang, Beny Jr, Freeze Corleone, Lil Bro, Morad, and Rondodasosa.
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CAN'T RUSH GREATNESS
by Central Cee
January 24, 2025
The debut full-length release from British rapper Central Cee features guest appearances by 21 Savage, Dave, Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Skepta, and Young Miko.
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Maryland Mansions
by Cex
November 18, 2003
Rjyan Kidwell's second release of 2003 (third, if you count his all-instrumental alternate version of 'Being Ridden') features 8 new songs that run the gamut from rap to industrial rock to glitchy electronica.
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Fish Outta Water
by Chali 2na
July 7, 2009
The Jurassic 5/Ozomatli member releases his debut studio solo album featuring such artists as Beenie Man, Anthony Hamilton, Talib Kweli, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, and Stephen Marley.
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Ultimate Victory
by Chamillionaire
September 18, 2007
The second solo album features guests UGK, Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne, Slick Rick, and Devin The Dude.
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Acid Rap
by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
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Coloring Book [Mixtape]
by Chance the Rapper
May 13, 2016
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.
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The Big Day
by Chance the Rapper
July 26, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Taylor Bennett, Francis And The Lights, Ben Gibbard, Gucci Mane, John Legend, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, Nicki Minaj, Smino and Justin Veron.
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Star Line
by Chance the Rapper
August 15, 2025
The first full-length studio release from Chance The Rapper since 2019's The Big Day features guest appearances by BabyChiefDoit, BJ The Chicago Kid, Do or Die, Jay Electronica, Joey Bada$$, Lil Wayne, Lion Babe, Vic Mensa, Smino, Jazmine Sullivan, TiaCorine, Jamila Woods, and Young Thug.
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Breakfast
by Chiddy Bang
February 28, 2012
This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.
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Finally Rich
by Chief Keef
December 18, 2012
The debut full-length studio album for the Chicago rapper includes guest appearances from such artist as 50 Cent, French Montana, Lil Reese, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, and Young Jeezy.
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Camp
by Childish Gambino
November 15, 2011
The second studio album for comedy writer and Community actor Donald Glover was coproduced with Ludwig Goransson.
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Because the Internet
by Childish Gambino
December 10, 2013
The second full-length studio release for actor/rapper Donald Glover as Childish Gambino features guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, Azealia Banks, and Chance the Rapper.
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"Awaken, My Love!"
by Childish Gambino
December 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the hip hop artist/actor Donald Glover features influences of funk and soul music.
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Powerballin'
by Chingy
November 16, 2004
Janet Jackson, Nate Dogg and R. Kelly guest on the St. Louis rapper's second album.
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Hoodstar
by Chingy
September 19, 2006
Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and Kwame are among the producers on the rapper's third album, which also includes an appearance by Three 6 Mafia.
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Welcome to JFK
by Chinx
August 14, 2015
The Queens rapper formerly known as Chinx Drugz was killed in a drive-by shooting in May 2015 just as he was finishing up work on his debut full-length studio release featuring guest appearances from French Montana, Jeremih, Lil Durk, Nipsey Hussle, Meet Sims, Stack Bundles, Ty Dolla Sign, and Zack.
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Fan of a Fan: The Album
by Chris Brown
February 24, 2015
The debut full-length collaboration between Chris Brown and Tyga features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Boosie Badazz, Fat Trel, Pusha T, ScHoolboy Q, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Convertibles
by Chuck Inglish
April 8, 2014
Co-[produced with Mike Einzeger of Incubus, the solo debut for Evan Ingersoll as Chuck Inglish features guest appearances from such artists as Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, Chance The Rapper, Chromeo, Mac Miller, and Polyester The Saint.
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Come to Life
by Cities Aviv
January 28, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Memphis rapper Gavin Mays as Cities Aviv.
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Rainforest
by Clams Casino
July 5, 2011
Producer Mike Volpe's follow-up to his instrumental mixtape is his latest five-track EP.
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32 Levels
by Clams Casino
July 15, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the hip-hop producer features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Sam Dew, Mikky Ekko, Samuel T. Herring, Kelela, Lil B, Joe Newman, Vince Staples, and Kelly Zutrau.
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CLPPNG
by clipping.
June 10, 2014
The second release for the Los Angeles avant-garde hip-hop trio was produced by William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes.
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Splendor & Misery
by clipping.
September 9, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the experimental hip-hop trio from Los Angeles is a concept album about "the sole survivor of a slave uprising on an interstellar cargo ship, and the onboard computer that falls in love with him."
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There Existed an Addiction to Blood
by clipping.
October 18, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles experimental rap trio features guest appearances from Ed Balloon, Benny The Butcher, Sarah Bernat, Counterfeit Madison, Elcamino, Robyn Hood, La Chat, and Pedestrian Deposit.
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Visions of Bodies Being Burned
by clipping.
October 23, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles experimental rap trio features guest appearances from Ted Byrnes, Cam, China, Michael Esposito, Ho99o9, Jeff Parker, SICKNESS, and Greg Stuart.
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Dead Channel Sky
by clipping.
March 14, 2025
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles experimental hip-hop group clipping. features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, Bitpanic, Cartel Madras, Nels Cline, and Tia Nomore.
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Hell Hath No Fury
by Clipse
November 28, 2006
This long-delayed second album for Virginia brothers Malice and Pusha T was produced in full by The Neptunes.
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Til The Casket Drops
by Clipse
December 8, 2009
Pharrell Williams returns to produce (and also guest on) the rap duo's third album.
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Let God Sort Em Out
by Clipse
July 11, 2025
The first full-length studio release from rap duo Clipse since 2009's Til the Casket Drops features guest appearances by Ab-Liva, Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Nas, Stove God Cooks, The-Dream, Voices of Fire, and Pharrell Williams.
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Ten
by cLOUDDEAD
March 16, 2004
This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam.
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Trendsetter
by Coi Leray
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length studio release for rapper Coi Leray features guest appearances from A Boogie wit Da Hoodie, Fivio Foreign, Gillie, H.E.R., Lil Durk, Lil Tecca, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Polo G, Pooh Shiesty, Wallo267, Young M.A., and Yung Bleu.
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COI
by Coi Leray
June 23, 2023
The second full-length studio release from rapper Coi Leray features guest appearances by Lola Brooke, Giggs, David Guetta, Saucy Santana, and Skillibeng.
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Electric Circus
by Common
December 10, 2002
On his fifth album, the underground rapper ventures more into the rock, soul, and jazz territory of his influences, with production help from the Soulaquarians. An eclectic array of guests includes Prince, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Bilal, Mary J. Blige, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
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Be
by Common
May 24, 2005
The rapper's follow-up to 2002's love-it-or-hate-it 'Electric Circus' was produced largely by Kanye West. For some reason, John Mayer guests.
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Finding Forever
by Common
July 31, 2007
The seventh album produced by Kanye West (who also guests on one track), features appearances from Lily Allen, DJ Premier, D'Angelo, and Bilal.
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Universal Mind Control
by Common
December 9, 2008
The rapper's eighth album features Pharrell Williams, Cee-Lo Green, and Kanye West as guests.
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The Dreamer/The Believer
by Common
December 20, 2011
Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.
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Nobody's Smiling
by Common
July 22, 2014
The 10th full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper was produced by No I.D. and features guest appearances Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra, Big Sean, Elijah Blake, Cocaine 80's, Dreezy, Lil Herb, and Malik Yusef.
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Black America Again
by Common
November 4, 2016
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.
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Let Love
by Common
August 30, 2019
The 12th full-length studio release from the rapper/actor features guest appearances from A-Trak, BJ The Chicago Kid, Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar. Leikeli47, Jonathan McReynolds, Samora Pinderhughes, Jill Scott, and Swizz Beatz.
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A Beautiful Revolution, Vol. 2
by Common
September 10, 2021
The 14th full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Black Thought, Brittany Howard, Marcus King, Seun Kuti, Jessica Care Moore, Morgan Parker, PJ, and Isaiah Sharkey.
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The Auditorium, Vol. 1
by Common
July 12, 2024
The debut full-length collaboration between Common and Pete Rock features guest appearances by Bilal, Jennifer Hudson, PJ, and Posdnuos.
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Jungle Revolution
by Congo Natty
July 9, 2013
Jungle producer Michael West's first album since 2005's Born Again as Rebel MC includes production from Benny Page, Serial Killaz, and Boyson & Crooks.
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