2017 rap albums | The Musical Hype

Logic, Everybody | Album Review

Logic continues to deliver the heat on his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’

East coast rap newcomer Young M.A shows grit and toughness on her debut EP, Herstory. To put it bluntly, she simply doesn’t give a f**k.

Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.

Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

On his ninth studio album, ‘Rather You Than Me,’ Rick Ross maintains the utmost consistency. Sex, money, and drugs remain the M.O.

Rick Ross returns hard with “Trap Trap Trap,” the second single from his ninth album, ‘Rather You Than Me.’ Young Thug and Wale assist.

Future returns with a second surprise project, ‘HNDRXX.’ ‘HNDRXX’ features two guest artists: The Weeknd and Rihanna.

ATL super rapper Future returns with another surprise project, simply titled, ‘Future.’ ‘Future’ follows 2016 surprise LP, ‘EVOL.’

Hip-hop newcomer Jidenna delivers an ambitious, enjoyable debut album with ‘The Chief.’

Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

Indie rapper Eric King brings something different to the table on his 4-song, self-titled EP. The artist & effort are filled with potential.