Released 1998
IV
Cypress HillCypress Hill’s IV: A Blend of Innovation and Classic Sound
Hip-hop music has evolved through the years, and Cypress Hill has remained a force to be reckoned with in the music w…
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Released 2007
I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead
El-pFrom intro to finale: what I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead delivers
I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead- Album Overview Released on March 20, 2007, "I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead" marks a pivotal…
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Released 2018
J Dilla Presents Slum Village
Slum VillageDiving deep into J Dilla Presents Slum Village by Slum Village
J Dilla Presents Slum Village- Album Overview "J Dilla Presents Slum Village," released in 2004, marks a significant …
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Released 0
J-Love Legends Volume 1
Slick RickBreaking down the themes in J-Love Legends Volume 1 by Slick Rick
J-Love Legends Volume 1- Album Overview "J-Love Legends Volume 1," released in 2021, marks a significant return for t…
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Released 2001
J.Lo
Jennifer LopezFirst impressions of Jennifer Lopez – J.Lo
J.Lo- Album Overview Released on January 24, 2001, "J.Lo" is Jennifer Lopez's second studio album, following her succ…
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Released 1982
Janet Jackson
Janet JacksonReview of Janet Jackson-Janet Jackson – Janet Jackson
Album overview Janet Jackson's self-titled album, "Janet Jackson," was released on September 21, 1982, through A&M Re…
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Released 1993
janet.
Janet JacksonA closer look at Janet Jackson-janet.'s album janet.
Album overview Janet Jackson's groundbreaking album "janet." was released on May 18, 1993, under Virgin Records. This…
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Released 2018
Jaque Mate
Maikel DelacalleListening guide: Maikel Delacalle's Jaque Mate
Jaque Mate- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Jaque Mate" marks a significant entry in the discography of Spanish art…
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Released 2011
Jesus
Blu & ExileJesus: the next chapter for Blu & Exile
Jesus- Album Overview Blu & Exile's "Jesus" is a bold and introspective album released on December 30, 2022, under th…
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Released 2019
Jesus Is King
Kanye WestFirst impressions of Kanye West – Jesus Is King
Jesus Is King- Album Overview Released on October 25, 2019, "Jesus Is King" marks Kanye West's ninth studio album and…
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Released 2002
Jinx
QuarashiFrom intro to finale: what Jinx delivers
Jinx- Album Overview Released in 2002, "Jinx" marks a significant entry in the discography of the Icelandic hip-hop g…
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Released 2004
Jobe Bells
Afro ManJobe Bells by Afro Man: A
Afro Man, a rapper hailing from East California, is known for his stoner and party rap songs. His 2004 album, Jobe Be…
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Released 2013
Juice World 2
OJ da JuicemanAlbum spotlight: OJ da Juiceman – Juice World 2
Juice World 2- Album Overview OJ da Juiceman's "Juice World 2," released in 2021, marks a significant return for the …
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Released 1999
Jump on It!
The Sugarhill GangDiving deep into Jump on It! by The Sugarhill Gang
Jump on It!- Album Overview Jump on It! is the third studio album by hip-hop legends The Sugarhill Gang, released in …
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Released 2015
Jump Up
Creaky JackalsListening guide: Creaky Jackals's Jump Up
Jump Up- Album Overview "Jump Up" by Creaky Jackals is an electrifying album that showcases the band's unique blend o…
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Released 2017
Jungle Rules
French MontanaJungle Rules by French Montana: expectations vs reality
Jungle Rules- Album Overview "Jungle Rules," released on July 14, 2017, marks a significant moment in the career of M…
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Released 2019
Just Another Gangsta
JuvenileListening guide: Juvenile's Just Another Gangsta
Just Another Gangsta- Album Overview Just Another Gangsta, released in 1999, is the third studio album by the influen…
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Released 2020
Just Cause Y'all Waited 2
Lil DurkJust Cause Y'all Waited 2: discovering Lil Durk's artistry
Just Cause Y'all Waited 2- Album Overview Released on May 8, 2020, "Just Cause Y'all Waited 2" is the second stu…
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Released 2003
Juve the Great
JuvenileThe evolution of Juvenile-Juve the Great in Juve the Great
Album overview Juvenile-Juve the Great, a notable figure in the hip-hop genre, released his album "Juve the Great" in…
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Released 1993
Juvenile Hell
Mobb DeepReview of Mobb Deep-Juvenile Hell – Juvenile Hell
Album overview Mobb Deep's debut album, "Juvenile Hell," was released on March 10, 1993, under the Loud Records label…
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Released 2018
K.t.s.e.
Teyana TaylorHow Teyana Taylor shaped the sound of K.t.s.e.
K.t.s.e.- Album Overview Released on June 22, 2018, "K.t.s.e." (Keep That Same Energy) is Teyana Taylor's second stud…
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Released 2021
Kamikaze
Celly RuExploring the sound of Celly Ru: Kamikaze
Kamikaze- Album Overview Celly Ru's album "Kamikaze," released in 2020, marks a significant entry in the contemporary…
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Released 2021
Kamikaze
E MozzyInside Kamikaze by E Mozzy
Kamikaze- Album Overview E Mozzy, an influential figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene, released his album "Kamikaze…
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Released 2018
Kamikaze
EminemKamikaze by Eminem: expectations vs reality
Kamikaze- Album Overview Released on August 31, 2018, "Kamikaze" is Eminem's tenth studio album, crafted under his la…
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Released 2002
Karasau Kid
Dj GruffExploring the sound of Dj Gruff: Karasau Kid
Karasau Kid- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Karasau Kid" marks a significant entry in the Italian hip-hop scene, s…
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Released 2018
Kasi Royalty
BatukFirst impressions of Batuk – Kasi Royalty
Kasi Royalty- Album Overview "Kasi Royalty," the debut album from South African duo Batuk, was released on October 4,…
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Released 2019
Keep In Touch
Armani WhiteBreaking down the themes in Keep In Touch by Armani White
Keep In Touch- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Keep In Touch" marks a significant moment for Armani White, a rising…
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Released 2006
Keep It Gangsta
Mc EihtReview of Mc Eiht-Keep It Gangsta – Keep It Gangsta
Album overview "Keep It Gangsta," released in 1995, is a landmark album by West Coast rapper MC Eiht, known for his d…
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Released 2006
Keep It Gangsta
Spice 1Diving deep into Keep It Gangsta by Spice 1
Keep It Gangsta- Album Overview "Keep It Gangsta," released in 1997, is Spice 1's fourth studio album and a significa…
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Released 2010
Keep On Ridin'
Tha Dogg PoundFirst impressions of Tha Dogg Pound – Keep On Ridin'
Keep On Ridin'- Album Overview Tha Dogg Pound's "Keep On Ridin'" was released on June 18, 2002, as part of the West C…
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Released 2010
Keep On Ridin’
Tha Dogg PoundUnpacking Tha Dogg Pound's Keep On Ridin’
Keep On Ridin’- Album Overview "Keep On Ridin’" is the fifth studio album by the iconic West Coast hip-hop duo Tha Do…
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Released 2004
Keep Right
Krs-oneReview of Krs-one-Keep Right – Keep Right
Album overview The album "Keep Right" by Krs-one-Keep Right was released in 2020 under the label KRS-One Records. Thi…
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