11. Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (Top Dawg)

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years (1,855 days to be precise) since DAMN. was released, but it has – I’ve not counted the days by the way, Kendrick Lamar kindly did the math(s) and lets us know on album opener “United in Grief”. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers marks the Compton rapper’s …

6. Sudan Archives – Athena (Stones Throw)

L.A.-based violinist Brittney Parks’ debut LP as Sudan Archives is a masterful fusion of R’n’B, hip hop and African-inspired pop. Released on the always reliable Stones Throw Records, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more original sounding pop debut. There were extremely promising signs when Park’s released her eponymous EP in 2017 and last …

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