#prhyme2

(DJ Premier)

Now this is a combination I never thought of...and it totally works. A$AP Ferg slides over a slapper of a new DJ Premier beat, proving that at the end of the day skills are skills, regardless of what style of hip-hop you’re traditionally known for supplying. 

I strongly believe that when all is said and done, 2018 will be a contender for the greatest year of music in hip-hop history.

I also believe that as of right now, 2018 does not have a hands down lock seated at #1. That should not contradict my opening statement, because what 2018 might lack in a clear frontrunner it makes up for with crazy depth. This is a diverse list of different styles from artists hailing from different parts of the U.S., and each project clearly has something special to offer. I’m sure these rankings will change by year’s end, but if I had to release my list of the Best Albums of 2018 up until this very moment, it would look something like this...

1. Rosebudd’s Revenge 2: The Bitter Dose by Roc Marciano

2. DAYTONA by Pusha-T

3. Black Panther Soundtrack by Kendrick Lamar & Various Artists

4. Everything’s Fine by Quelle Chris & Jean Grae

5. PRhyme 2 by Royce Da 5′9″ & DJ Premier

6. Consumers Park by Chuck Strangers

7. No News Is Good News by Phonte

8. Book Of Ryan by Royce Da 5′9″

9. Weather or Not by Evidence

10. KOD by J. Cole

*Honorable Mention*: 

Punken by Maxo Kream

Victory Lap by Nipsey Hussle

Backyard Boogie by Fly Anakin

TESTING by A$AP Rocky

In Celebration Of Us by Skyzoo

Kids See Ghosts by Kanye West & Kid Cudi

SURFINONGOLD.WAV by Estee Nack & Sadhugold

Jericho Jackson by Elzhi & Khrysis

Culture II by Migos

Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 by Black Thought, 9th Wonder & The Soul Council

Fever by Black Milk