Hangtw.

September 2017.

35mm.

September 2017.

35mm TFNS.

July 2017.

May 2017.

Shot Amanda 003.

July 2017.

Richa.

September 2017.

I know, I know, where the hell have I been right? This year has been one for the books to say the least. Reflecting on 2016, it was one of the worst years of my life from all angles; 2017 was much different! I’ve made so much progress since then and it just goes to show that nothing lasts forever including that phase of life you’re going through. So if you’re reading this, shit will get better believe me. Just keep your head down and work towards your goals!

Well I won’t ramble on about how I’ll post more next year or how much stuff I have in the archives to share in the coming weeks. Instead I’ll just let the work speak for itself so...yeah enough of that.

2017 was a great year for music. I listened to so many different albums (nothing new there) but what I did notice is that there were just so many releases. What I don’t like about the music game/industry now is that projects feel rushed. Personally, I prefer albums/mixtapes that were more put together and cohesive in sound and message. This year it felt like a lot of projects were released to reach some sort of streaming quota or just for the sake of having something out in a market where everything moves so quickly. 

If there’s one thing I took from 2017 it’s that even in our climate and time of multi-tasking and vast interconnectivity, you have to learn how to slow down and create the things that really speak to you and what you stand for. So my top albums have major replay value (at least in my book). My favorite albums from this year were with me during key moments and they were the soundtracks for the rollercoaster ride that is my life.

As usual I will give my top 10 rap albums (+ honorable mentions), top non-rap albums (because rap is easily my favorite genre but DEFINITELY not the only genre I listen to), and overall top 10 list.

See you in 2018!

Hip-Hop Album of the Year

1. DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar 2. No Dope On Sundays - CyHi The Prynce 3. Flower Boy - Tyler The Creator 4. Culture - Migos 5. Laila’s Wisdom - Rapsody 6. 4:44 - Jay-Z 7. More Life - Drake 8. You Will Regret - Ski Mask The Slump God 9. Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples 10. S.A.N.D.A.S. - Sahbabii

Honorable Mentions:

SYRE - Jaden Smith Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho - Travis Scott x Quavo Luv Is Rage 2 - Lil Uzi Vert At What Cost - Goldlink Gang Signs & Prayer - Stormzy Saturation II - Brockhampton NAV - NAV A Love Letter To You - Trippie Redd 4 eva Is A Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.

Non Hip-Hop Album of the Year (All Other Genres)

1. Freudian - Daniel Caesar 2. Ctrl - SZA 3. Ash - Ibeyi 4. About Time - Sabrina Claudio  5. Take Me Apart - Kelela 6. Melodrama - Lorde 7. How Did It Get So Dark - Royal Blood 8. What Now - Sylvan Esso 9. American Teen - Khalid 10. Number 1 Angel - Charli XCX

Honorable Mentions:

Fin - Syd Ooz - King Krule Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa The Process - Sampha About U - Muna Villians - Queens of the Stone Age MASSEDUCATION - St. Vincent

Album of the Year 2017

1. DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar 2. Freudian - Daniel Caesar 3. Ctrl - SZA 4. No Dope On Sundays - CyHi The Prynce 5. Ash - Ibeyi 6. Flower Boy - Tyler The Creator 7. About Time - Sabrina Claudio 8. Culture - Migos 9. Take Me Apart - Kelela 10. Laila’s Wisdom - Rapsody

“Live From The Mosh Pit” [2017]

Birds Eye View Tour

Travis Scott @ Terminal 5

4/30/17

Birds Eye View Tour

Travis Scott @ Terminal 5

4/30/17

Shot Mamadi 001.

April 2017.

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Shot Melanie 001.

April 2017.

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Spread Love Tour

Mick Jenkins

Theater of Living Arts // Philadelphia, PA

4/28/17

Shot Chris 001.

April 2017.

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