ALBUM REVIEWS

Despite a few unnecessary detours, "JACKBOYS" provides the rush it aims for.

At long last, Joey Crack has decided to hang up his Yankee fitted, at least for now.

Roddy Ricch ends an impressive year with an equally impressive debut album, filled with melodic flares and modern sensibilities.

On what's being touted as his final album, The Game proves why he truly was "Born 2 Rap" on a star-studded swan song.

Five years on from his last studio album, Fabolous transfers mixtape prowess of recent times into a mainstream record to be reckoned with on the riveting "Summertime Shootout 3"

A modern-day gangsta rap classic.

Action Bronson and Alchemist have settled into a very comfortable rapport with each other and bring out the best in each other on "Lamb Over Rice." The tape is a short and stoned romp through lavish landscapes.

Tinashe has regained control over her career, and it shows on "Songs For You."

On "Chixtape 5," Tory Lanez uses 2000s nostalgia to craft a captivating soundtrack to the next decade.

Kanye’s musical ear remains one-of-one, but sonic choices alone can’t save what is largely an erratic and uninspired affair.

Some more rap songs.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again remains consistent on "AI YoungBoy 2."

The Bronx teen rapper’s debut is putting the legacy of his city on it’s shoulders. Does he manage to rise, or does he crumble under the pressure?

With Q-Tip driving the boat, Danny Brown finds himself returning to his original form with wisdom, humor, and comfort on "Uknowhatimsayin¿"

Gates' gravitational pull is as glorious and idiosyncratic as ever, and it permeates the newfound maturity of his music.

You can't come for DaBaby.

Magical realism and Atlanta soul.

Post Malone delivers an ambitious project that isn't quite as experimental as we'd hoped.

Rapsody further cements her claim in a long spiritual lineage of badass women.

It's about time.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.