1. Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Alfredo
Gibbs stated at the beginning of 2020 that Alfredo will be album of the year and it looks that way with his Grammy nomination. Releasing Bandana with producer Madlib he didn’t stop serving us a dish of bangers with Alfredo with producer The Alchemist. notable songs Scottie Beam, Baby $hit, and All Glass
2. Nas King’s Disease
The legendary God’s Son himself Nas has been recently releasing music in the past couple of years with Lost Tapes 2 and NASIR although both were met with mixed reviews, however ith his latest release King’s Disease music critics deemed this a classic with producer HitBoy was able to tap into a sound that gave it a ’90’s feel with todays sound.notable songs King’s Disease, Blue Benz, Ultra Black, Car #85, & Full Circle
3. T.I. LIBRA The King of the south released his 11th studio album L.I.B.R.A. The Legend Is Back Running Atlanta this album should have been nominated for a Grammy for best rap album, but I think it wasn’t due to his late album release this is a complete album even the skits were funny, insightful, and low key giving us gems. notable songs Hit Dogs Holla, Pardon, Moon Juice, & Respect The Code
4. Royce Da 5’9″ Allegory He’s a lyricist’s lyricist and with this album he chose to get behind the boards to further his craft as an artist because he produced Allegory himself. The industry took notice because Allegory is nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album notable songs Pendulum, Upside Down, & I Play Forever
5. Jay Electronica A Written Testimony Some would say he’s the unicorn of Hip Hop meaning Jay Elec would drop a single here and there and may show up on feature or two. Fans have been clamoring for his Act II:Potents of Nobility to drop since 2010, then he releases his debut A Written Testimony, but the kicker is Jay-Z appears on majority of the album.
6.21 Savage & Metro Boomin Savage Mode II When you can get Morgan Freeman to narrate your album you deserve to be in the Top 20 album of the year list and then Metro Boomin’ providing the production is an added bonus. notable songs Runnin, Glock In My Lap, & Mr.Right Now
7.Armani Caesar The Liz Buffalo native and the 1st Lady of Griselda debut album is blended masterfully between the streets and her seductive bars notable songs THE LIZ, Simply Done, & Palm Angels,
8.Jay Worthy & Harry Fraud Eat When You’re Hungry Compton’s own Jay Worthy and New York’s own Harry Fraud link up on some East meets West this album flew under the radar, however this is a good album production and rhyme wise a must listen. notable songs Hard Knock High, Can’t Be Stopped, Frankie Lymon, Ice Cold, & Hold Something
9. Curren$y & Harry Fraud The OutRunners
10. Busta Rhymes ELE 2
It’s BUSTA no explanation needed notable songs
11. BENNY THE BUTCHER Burden of Proof
12. Lil Baby My Turn
13.Ransom & Nicholas Craven Deleted Scenes
14.Styles P Ghost Your Enthusiasm
15. General Millz The 1st 48hrs S.V.U.
16.Westside Gunn Pray For Paris
18. Static Selektah The Balancing Act
19.Hit Boy & DOM KENNEDY Also Known As notable songs
20. FAM TIEZ No Evil Live On