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JPEGMAFIA, Jesus Forgive Me, I Am a Thot | Track Review

Underrated alternative rapper and producer JPEGMAFIA delivers a brief, but totally intriguing record with “Jesus Forgive Me, I Am a Thot.”

“11 Songs Where the ‘Before’ is Key” features intriguing music courtesy of Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Mason Ramsey, and XXXTentacion.

Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’

Kanye West and Kid Cudi bring an enthralling, experimental listening experience as hip-hop duo KIDS SEE GHOSTS on their brief, self-titled debut.

Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

Rapper-singer Lil Peep is in his own, dark, twisted world on his seven-song project, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’

Oregon rap newcomer Aminé shows potential on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Good for You.’ Nonetheless, ‘Good for You’ isn’t without flaw.

Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.’

Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns strong with single “Baptized in Fire.” Cudi is assisted by Travis Scott.

Up and coming singer/songwriter Gnash shines on his second post-“I Hate U I Love U” single, “home.” He is assisted by Johnny Yukon.

Midwest alternative rapper Danny Brown delivers another eccentric, brilliant album with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’, released via Warp.

Up and coming eclectic musician gnash returns with “Something,” the follow-up to his breakthrough single, “I Hate U I Love U.”