Open Mike Eagle - Brick Body Kids Still Daydream: Mike's most recent album, and i think he's at his peak lyricism right now. The production is also really great and generally "light" so you can really dig into the meanings. Just an all around great album. Favorite Track: Legendary Iron Hood
Uncommon Nasa - Written At Night: This is a really slick concept album, definitely the kinda hip-hop album that you should listen to all the way through. The production isn't killer but it has some high points. Favorite: God's Aim
Hieroglyphics - 3rd Eye Vision - I see you've listened to the nineties, but if you're willing to delve back in, this is a really underrated bay area classic, and not only is the production classic but it's got some awesome tracks which aren't afraid to be genuine and meaningful. Favorite Track: All Things
Freddie Gibbs - Pinata: forget this album is dope, some of the greatest production of any hip-hop record in the last decade, and it's some true feet-on-the-pavement gangster rap but with just enough introspection to not seem to narcissistic(Although if you're looking for some true tony soprano level introspection, Shadow of a Doubt is full of that). Favorite Track: Thuggin
And hey for Shadow of a Doubt, Favorite Track: Freddie Gordy
Bedwetter - Flick Your Tongue Against Your Teeth and Describe the Present: You may know Bedwetter as Lil Ugly Mane, who made some forgetin bangers on his last albums but has started to put out some of the most interesting hip-hop i've heard in a long time. Deep, Experimental, disturbing hip-hop which is mainly concerned with his mental health. It is a little light on the rapping, mostly focused on atmosphere, but there are some real standout songs. Favorite Track: Haze of Interference
