Self-released
The Liverpudlian lyricist delivers raw street commentary.
Kiana Mickles tells the story of the underground classic that showed the late artist's gift for sampling and storytelling.
Self-released
Fractal bars and ambient trap form a triumph of a mixtape.
Self-released
Experimental hip-hop beats from Zürich.
Self-released
London's JD. Reid shares the best tracks he made during lockdown.
A breathtakingly zany debut album.
The London rapper delivers his triumphant second album.
A delightful compilation of lo-fi house, boogie, hip-hop, electro and plenty more.
A grab bag of unreleased goodies spanning the Scottish producer's career.
Hip-house and funk mesh together over an entertaining narrative of a seduction gone awry.
The Manchester DJ's mix features global music garnished with humour.
Ultra-detailed IDM hip-hop from big-room specialists Mark Broom and James Ruskin.
One for your car, especially if you're a fan of Actress or Hype Williams.
The New York artist sounds weirder and more inspired than ever.
Chemical X
The versatile New York artist turns to watery love songs for the club.
Justin Broadrick, Kevin Martin and Moor Mother prove a lethal combination on this dubwise take on hip-hop.
One of 2019's best albums considers the climate crisis through a deeply atmospheric trip-hop lens.
The Jamaican group's third LP disappoints in its attempt to reach a wider audience.
A genre-hopping tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat.
An ambitious yet cohesive full-length from the Brainfeeder boss.