Released 2017
Five
Hollywood UndeadHollywood Undead experiments boldly on Five
Five- Album Overview Released on October 27, 2017, "Five" marks the fifth studio album from the American rap-rock ban…
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Released 1999
Flash Is Back
Grandmaster FlashInside Flash Is Back by Grandmaster Flash-Flash Is Back
Album overview Grandmaster Flash, a pioneering figure in hip-hop, released "Flash Is Back" in 2023 under the label Fl…
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Released 1998
Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
DmxA Critical Review of the Album: The Great Depression by DMX
DMX, the legendary rapper and actor, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hip hop history. He…
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Released 2010
Flockaveli
Waka Flocka FlameAlbum spotlight: Waka Flocka Flame – Flockaveli
Flockaveli- Album Overview Released on October 5, 2010, "Flockaveli" marked the debut studio album of American rapper…
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Released 2020
Floor Seats Ii
A$AP FergBreaking down the themes in Floor Seats II by A$AP Ferg
Floor Seats Ii- Album Overview "Floor Seats II," released on August 27, 2021, is the highly anticipated sequel to A$A…
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Released 2010
Floorfillers: Party Anthems 2010
WileyIs Floorfillers: Party Anthems 2010 Wiley's best work yet?
Floorfillers: Party Anthems 2010- Album Overview "Floorfillers: Party Anthems 2010" is a compilation album that showc…
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Released 2021
Flop
SalmoThe evolution of Salmo in Flop
Flop- Album Overview Released in 2022, "Flop" marks a significant chapter in the artistic journey of Italian rapper S…
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Released 2004
Florida
DiploFrom intro to finale: what Florida delivers
Florida- Album Overview Diplo's "Florida," released in 2023, marks a significant entry into the electronic music land…
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Released 2017
Flower Boy
Tyler The CreatorOne week with Flower Boy: thoughts on Tyler The Creator
Flower Boy- Album Overview "Flower Boy," officially titled "Flower Boy (Scum Fuck Flower Boy)," is the fourth studio …
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Released 1998
Fly Eyes
H-BlockxInside Fly Eyes by H-Blockx-Fly Eyes
Album overview H-Blockx, a German band known for their unique fusion of rock, rap, and funk, released their album "Fl…
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Released 2015
Fly International Luxurious Art
RaekwonFly International Luxurious Art: the next chapter for Raekwon
Fly International Luxurious Art- Album Overview Released on April 24, 2015, "Fly International Luxurious Art" marks a…
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Released 2018
Fm!
Vince StaplesVince Staples – Fm!: track-by-track perspective
Fm!- Album Overview Fm! is the critically acclaimed EP by American rapper Vince Staples, released on November 2, 2018…
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Released 1998
Focus LP
Souls Of MischiefThe evolution of Souls Of Mischief in Focus LP
Focus LP- Album Overview Released on August 27, 2021, "Focus LP" marks the return of Souls Of Mischief, the iconic hi…
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Released 2015
Foeva East
Celly RuCelly Ru raises the bar with Foeva East
Foeva East- Album Overview "Foeva East" is the highly anticipated album from rising star Celly Ru, released in 2023 u…
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Released 1998
Follow the Leader
KornExploring the sound of Korn-Follow the Leader: Follow the Leader
Album overview Korn's third studio album, "Follow the Leader," was released on August 18, 1998, under the Immortal/Ep…
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Released 2008
Follow the Leader
Lupe FiascoCheck the vibes: Lupe Fiasco-Follow the Leader – Follow the Leader
Album overview Lupe Fiasco's "Follow the Leader," released in 2023, marks a significant chapter in the artist's disco…
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Released 0
Food
Lupe FiascoInside Food by Lupe Fiasco-Food
Album overview Lupe Fiasco's album "Food & Liquor" was released on September 19, 2006, under Atlantic Records and 1st…
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Released 2012
Food & Liquor Ii: The Great American Rap Album
Lupe FiascoLupe Fiasco – Food & Liquor Ii: The Great American Rap Album: a sonic journey
Food & Liquor Ii: The Great American Rap Album- Album Overview "Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album" i…
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Released 2010
For Love or War
50 CentUnpacking 50 Cent-For Love or War's For Love or War
Album overview 50 Cent's album "For Love or War" was released in 2014 under G-Unit Records, marking a significant ret…
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Released 2018
For My Fans
Fetty WapListening to For My Fans by Fetty Wap
For My Fans- Album Overview "For My Fans" is an extended play (EP) by American rapper and singer Fetty Wap, released …
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Released 2003
For My Thugz
Boosie BadazzDiving deep into For My Thugz by Boosie Badazz
For My Thugz- Album Overview For My Thugz, released in 2014, is a standout project from Louisiana rapper Boosie Badaz…
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Released 2020
Forever
Rosa ChemicalWhy Rosa Chemical's Forever matters
Forever- Album Overview Rosa Chemical's debut album, "Forever," was released in 2023 under the label Columbia Records…
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Released 1999
Forever: Rich Thugs, Book One
Above the LawAbove the Law's Forever: Rich Thugs, Book One - A
Above the Law is a legendary gangsta rap group that emerged from Pomona, California, in the late '80s. The group, con…
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Released 1998
Foto Di Gruppo
Bassi MaestroListening guide: Bassi Maestro's Foto Di Gruppo
Foto Di Gruppo- Album Overview Bassi Maestro's "Foto Di Gruppo," released in 2020, marks a significant entry in the I…
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Released 1998
Foundation
Brand NubianAnalyzing the Album Foundation by Brand Nubian
Brand Nubian has been an influential group in the hip-hop industry for over three decades. Their iconic debut album O…
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Released 2009
Foundation
M.o.p.M.o.p.-Foundation – Foundation: a sonic journey
Album overview M.o.p.-Foundation's debut album "Foundation" was released in 2022 under the label Soundscape Records. …
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Released 2018
Frankenstein
No One Is InnocentExploring the sound of No One Is Innocent: Frankenstein
Frankenstein- Album Overview No One Is Innocent's album "Frankenstein" was released in 2021, marking a significant re…
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Released 2016
Fraternal Twins 2
E MozzyE Mozzy experiments boldly on Fraternal Twins 2
Fraternal Twins 2- Album Overview E Mozzy's "Fraternal Twins 2," released in 2023, marks a significant evolution in h…
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Released 2022
Fraternal Twins 3
E MozzyInside Fraternal Twins 3 by E Mozzy
Fraternal Twins 3- Album Overview Fraternal Twins 3, released in 2023, marks the latest installment in E Mozzy's ongo…
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Released 2018
Freddie
Freddie GibbsFreddie Gibbs returns with Freddie
Freddie- Album Overview Freddie Gibbs' self-titled album "Freddie," released on June 14, 2019, marks a significant en…
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Released 2003
Free Agents: The Murda Mix Tape
Mobb DeepListening to Free Agents: The Murda Mix Tape by Mobb Deep-Free Agents: The Murda Mix Tape
Album overview Free Agents: The Murda Mix Tape is a compilation album by the iconic hip-hop duo Mobb Deep, released o…
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Released 2016
Free Gucci: The Release (deluxe Edition)
Gucci ManeAlbum spotlight: Gucci Mane – Free Gucci: The Release (deluxe Edition)
Free Gucci: The Release (deluxe Edition)- Album Overview Released on May 26, 2023, "Free Gucci: The Release (deluxe E…
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