Welcome! Since the end of the year is nigh I will begin this blog by taking a look at the music released in 2011. Starting in January I will begin posting on current music that needs your attention. No point wasting more time. Here's a look at some of the notable hip hop that came out this year.
Danny Brown - XXX
Danny Brown is a Detroit MC that has been hittin' the mic for years and yet this year XXX caused more of us to take notice. His eccentric and style shines through with his often hilarious lyrics that much of the time can be thought provoking as well. The variation in his 'hybrid' style adds a fresh dynamic, along with a more modern hip hop production. Excellent album following his other releases that had already set the bar exceedingly high.
Which is also to say, don't forget to check out the EP Danny Brown did with another Detroit producer and MC you should already know, Black Milk. The EP is quite simply titled Black & Brown
Has-Lo - In Case I Don't Make It
Main Attrakionz - 808s & Dark Grapes II
Main Attrakionz dropped so much good music this year it's almost overwhelming. This album is a great place to start but other releases such as the Blackberry Kush EP, Mondre's Dope Since '91 mixtape and the Greenova collective's Chandalier need not be slept on. Keep your eye on these fellas.
Which brings us to...
ASAP Rocky - LiveLoveA$AP
Cyrus Malachi - Ancient Future
You won't see this MC on many lists this year. UK hip hop remains largely in its' own bubble despite gaining popularity. Cyrus Malachi shows why we need to keep an ear open for hip hop coming from outside of the US as well.
Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Lost In Translation
Shabazz Palaces - Black Up
The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks
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