As far as albums go, it’s been a weak start to the decade but things really picked up in 2024. While lack of originality is a real problem in modern hip-hop, last year we saw some artists drop very inspiring work which reignited my love for the genre. Follow the Mixcloud link below to listen to my show, playing a track from each entry and explaining why I love these releases.

If you want more of the best from 2024, here’s a big YouTube playlist of the best hip-hop music videos of the year.

Here’s the list if you just want the recommendations:

10. Blu & Shafiq Husayn – Out Of The Blue

9. Moor Mother – The Great Bailout

8.Kim Gordon – The Collective

7. Ka – The Thief Next To Jesus

6. Previous Industries – Service Merchandise

5. NxWorries – Why Lawd?

4. Ankhlejohn – Pride Of A Man

3. Serengeti – kenny dennis iv

2. Cappo – S.T.A.R.V.E.

1. Roc Marciano – Marciology