20 Years of Madvillain’s Endlessly Creative ‘Madvillainy’
Madvillain’s Madvillainy remains an unforgettable underground hip-hop album, combining Madlib’s distinctive beats with MF DOOM’s precisely designed rhymes.
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The 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2021
Hip-hop and myriad mutations of electronic music are the critical contemporary cultural lenses through which we view the creation of new ideas and aesthetics.
Hip-Hop Matters: The Best Hip-Hop of October 2021
October’s best new hip-hop includes JPEGMAFIA, Headie One, Wiki, and The Alchemist. This eclectic bunch comprises singular, ambitious, and thrilling works.
Bishop Nehru’s Debut Album ‘Elevators: Act I & II’ Is Well-Built But Hollow
Bishop Nehru is a technically gifted rapper, and his talents shine brightest when the BPM gets highest.
MED, Blu & Madlib: Bad Neighbor
A new collection of Madlib beats is a gift, no matter who’s rapping or singing on top.
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib: Piñata
Madlib and Freddie Gibbs drop one of the best hip-hop albums in recent memory.