Produced by Adrian Younge, the concept album from the Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah is about a drug lord in 1960s Italy.

The 11th solo studio release for the Wu-Tang rapper features guest appearances from AZ, Kool G Rap, Nems, Pharoahe Monch, The Revelations, Kandace Springs, Shawn Wigs, and Tre Williams.

The debut release from the collaboration between Ghostface Killah and the Toronto jazz/hip-hop band BADBADNOTGOOD features guest appearances from Danny Brown, DOOM, Elzhi, and Tree.

The sequel to the rapper's 2013 concept album about the DeLuca crime family is set in 1970s New York City with guest appearances from Bilal, Chino XL, Lyrics Born, Raekwon and RZA, Scarub, and Vince Staples.

The first full-length studio solo release from the Wu-Tang rapper in five years features guest appearances from Eamon, Cappadonna, Solomon Childs, Harley, Masta Killa, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Shawn Wigs, and Sun God, his first son.

The latest full-length release from rapper Ghostface Killah features guest appearances by AZ, Bee-B, Beniton, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Harl3y, Chucky Hollywood, Iceman, Ja Rule, Trevor Jackson, Jim Jones, Method Man, Nas, October London, Raekwon, Remy Ma, Serani, Sheek Louch, Kanye West, and Shaun Wiah.

The latest full-length release from rapper Ghostface Killah features guest appearances by Conway The Machine, Dris, GZA, Aisha Hall, Iceman Bronxman, M.O.P., Method Man, Nas, NEMS, Pillz, Raekwon, Reek Da Villian, Styles P, Supreme-Intelligence, The Sun God, and Ty Boogie.

This is the debut full-length album for British rapper/producer Obaro Ejimiwe.

The fourth full-length release for the London-based artist was produced by Leo Abrahams.

The rapper who was a member of Blackalicious releases his second solo album.

The third solo album for the member of Blackalicious was co-produced with G Koop.

The fourth full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Aystar, CasIsDead, Dubz, Gunna Dee, Kyze, Rico Love, Stormzy, and Youngs Teflon.

The fifth full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from French Montana, GASHI, Ghetts, Kristian Hamilton, Jadakiss, Labrinth, Lil Yachty, Swizz Beats, Theophilus London, and Wretch 32.

Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.

Remixed by Jamie XX, R&B and hip hop samples are added to Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here, creating this latest release.

Gregg Gillis releases his latest album of mash-up tracks as a free download.

The debut full-length studio release from Tennessee rapper GloRilla features guest appearances by Bossman Dlow, Kirk Franklin, Fridayy, Latto, Muni Long, Maverick City Music, Megan Thee Stallion, Chandler Moore, Sexyy Red, Kierra Sheard, and T-Pain.

This is the highly-anticipated debut release for the pairing of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.

This is the sophomore album for producer Danger Mouse and rapper Cee-Lo Green.

Better known to the indie-rock crowd than the hip-hop community (perhaps because in his former life, he was a white, balding computer programmer), San Francisco-based Topher Lafata (aka Gold Chains) follows a series of well-received EPs and singles with this full-length debut.

The Bay Area hip-hop producer (known to his parents as Topher Lafata) teams with vocalist Sue Cie for his second release.

The third full-length release for the British electronic producer was influenced by his visits to Japan.

The debut full-length release from the duo of Eric Biddines and Paul White features a guest appearance from Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def).

The debut full-length release for the Washington, D.C. rapper features guest appearances from Demo-Taped, Masego, and Anderson .Paak.

The debut studio release for the Washington DC rapper features guest appearances from Ciscero, Brent Faiyaz, April George, Hare Squead, Kaytranada, Kokayi, Steve Lacy, Lil Dude, Mya, Radiant Children, Shy Glizzy, Jazmine Sullivan and Wale.

The latest full-length release for the Washington, D.C. rapper features guest appearances from Maleek Berry, Bibi Bourelly, Haile of WSTRN Khalid, Lil Nei, Ari PenSmith, Jay Prince, Pusha T, Lola Rae, Tyler, The Creator, Jackson Wang, and WizKid.

The third full-length release for the California artist was self-produced and features contributions from the Cure's Pearl Thompson.

The first release with original member Cee Lo in nearly 15 years for the Atlanta rap group includes guest appearances from Big Fraze, Big Rube, Janelle Monáe, and T.I.

Forget concept albums; this is a concept band. Formed by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Blur's Damon Albarn, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori, and the Tom Tom Club's Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz (with visuals by "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett), the Gorillaz are a "virtual" hip-hop outfit of cartoon characters based somewhere in the future. Hey, we don't make this stuff up; we just report it.

When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.

The 15 tracks contain singles and remixes from the four albums by Damon Albarn's animated project.

The latest full-length studio release for the Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's virtual band features music that was part of its web series and features guest appearances from 6lack, Roxani Arias, Beck, Fatoumata Diawara, Georgia, Peter Hook, Elton John, Leee John, Kano, Octavian, ScHoolboy Q, Slaves, slowthai, Robert Smith, and St. Vincent.

The first studio album from the rapper in over 20 years features guests such as Big Daddy Jane, Busta Rhymes, KRS One, Q-Tp, and Snoop Dogg.

Benjamin Laub, aka as Grieves, releases his third album produced by Budo.

The fifth release for the Seattle-based indie rapper features guest appearances from Slug and producer B. Lewis.

The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock quartet was produced by the band member, Chris Taylor.

The second album for the Alabama-born rapper features such guest artists as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Piles, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, and Usher.

The third studio release for the rapper features guest appearances by Bun B, Swizz Beatz, Ray J, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Wyclef Jean, and Estelle.

The rapper's new album falls somewhere between an official release and a mixtape--his first album following a stint in prison.

A collaborative effort from Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame falls between a mixtape and an official release.

This is the debut album for the collaboration between Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and Bay Area-based V-Nasty.

The eighth studio full-length release for the rapper includes guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Chief Keef, Rick Ross, and Wiz Khalifa.

The ninth full-length release for the Atlanta rapper was recorded in six days after he was released from jail in May 2016 and features guest appearances from Drake, Kanye West, and Young Thug.

The 10th full-length studio release for the rapper is his second for 2016 and features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Young Dolph.

The 10th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Drake, Travis Scott, and Bryson Tiller.

The latest mixtape from the Atlanta rapper was produced by Metro Boomin and features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Offset, Rick Ross, and Young Dolph.

The 11th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Monica, Rico Love, ScHoolboy Q, Slim Jxmmi, Ty Dolla $ign, The Weeknd, and Young Dolph.

The 13th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Kevin Gates, Kodak Black, Lil Pump, Lil Skies, Lil Yachty, Bruno Mars, Migos, Quavo, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

The 15th full-length studio release for the Atlanta trap rapper features guest appearances from DaBaby, Kevin Gates, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, Peewee Longway, Megan Thee Stallion, OJ Da Juiceman, Quavo, Takeoff, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Yung Mal.

The debut full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Playboi Carti and Young Thug.

The second full-length studio release for the rapper from Georgia features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Nechie, Roddy Ricch, Travis Scott, and Young Thug.

The third full-length studio release for rapper Gunna features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Chris Brown, Chlöe, Drake, Future, G Herbo, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, Nechie, and Roddy Ricch, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu.

The fourth full-length studio release from rapper Gunna includes production from Cubeatz, Dunk Rock, Flo, Fresh Ayr, Omar Grand, Cam Griffin, Royal 88, and Turbo.

The latest full-length release from Atlanta rapper Gunna features guest appearances by Leon Bridges, Normani, Offset, and Roddy Ricch.

The debut full-length solo release for the Miami rapper features guest appearances from Curren$y, Masspike Miles, Rick Ross, PJK, Triple C's, and YG.

The fourth album for the group from New York features such guests as Estelle, Busta Rhymes, The-Dream, and Lil Wayne.

The fourth album for the Travie McCoy-led band features guest appearances by Oh Land, Neon Hitch, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.

The latest solo album for the Wu-Tang member features guests such as Masta Killa, RZA, and Young Justice.

Mary Mallon, aka Typhoid Mary, is the subject of this concept album for Aesop Rock's side project with Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz.

The debut full-length release for the rapper from Barbados features guest appearances from Aron, Fantom Dundeal, Island Levvy, Mick Jenkins, Jah Koda, Sean Leon, and Ransom.

The second disc for Prince Paul and Dan The Automator finds the producer pair joined by Cat Power, RZA, Jack Johnson, Julee Cruise and Pharrell Williams.

The third full-length studio solo release for the producer/rapper features guest appearances from Lloyd Banks, Masspike Miles, Royce da 5'9", Styles P, Raekwon, and Twista.

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.

'Space Settings' is the debut from the hip-hop side project for Jimmy Tamborello (Postal Service, Dntel), who along with Plug Research artists Allen Avanessian, Daedelus and John Tejada (plus Thomas Fehlmann), provides the musical backdrop for an array of MCs that includes Beans and Rocmon.

The second mixtape of 2012 for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Bodega Bamz, Childish Gambino, Lakutis, and Safe.

The debut full-length studio release from the former Das Racist rapper features tracks about 9/11, heartbreak, and xenophobia.

This Minnesota hip-hop outfit finds MCs Felix and Muad'Dib backed by a live three-piece band instead of the industry-standard assortment of DJs and producers.

The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based rap-rock duo Ho99o9 was produced by Travis Barker and features guest appearances from Bun B, Jasiah, Corey Taylor, and Saul Williams.

The third full-length release from Los Angeles duo Ho99o9 features guest appearances by Moruf, Nova Twins, Pink Siifu, Greg Puciato, Chelsea Wolfe, and Yung Skrrt.

The debut full-length solo studio release for the Odd Future rapper featuresguest appearances from such artists as Busta Rhymes, Salomon Faye and Lil Wayne.

This is the latest release from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman.

The third full-length release for the new York rapper was producer by Jonwayne and is his first on the Stones Throw label.

The fourth EP for the Queens rapper was produced by El RTNC.

The fifth full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Blu, J-Live, Kurious, Oh No, and Jozef van Wissem.

The latest full-length solo release for the New York rapper was produced by Mono en Stereo (previously known as RTNC).

The Los Angeles rapper self-produced his third studio release featuring guest appearances from Jarren Benton, Dizzy Wright, G-Mo Skee, Passionate MC, SwizZz, and Tech N9ne.

Black Milk, Danny Brown, and Guilty Simpson are some of the guests on the Los Angeles-based hip hop DJ who began his career in Detroit.

The debut full-length collaboration from Travis Scott and Quavo features guest appearances from Offset and Takeoff.

The second album for the rapper features such guests as Mario, Piles, Bobby Valentino, Beanie Man, and Isis.

The Houston-born rapper's debut release was produced by Ross Robinson.

The full-length studio debut for the San Francisco Bay Area rapper features guest appearances from such artists 2 Chainz, E-40, Sage the Gemini, Too $hort, and Wiz Khalifa.

The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Travis Barker, Lil Uzi Vert and Machine Gun Kelly.

The rapper-turned-actor-turned-rapper's first album in six years features contributions from Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz and Snoop Dogg.

The latest album for the rapper/actor/director/producer features guests such as Musiq Soulchild, Nas, Scarface, The Game, and Young Jeezy.

As one of the most well-known West Coast MCs, Ice Cube's ninth studio album heralds his love of California and his hometown of Compton.