Kickmag’s 2010 Picks
Hip-hop taken into the realms of soul and rock to create something different.
1. The Roots How I Got Over
ARVE Error: need id and providerSons of Olu Dara and Bob reach a common ground with an Afro-Diasporic sensibility.
2. Nas and Damian Marley Distant Relatives
ARVE Error: need id and providerBest R&B debut of the year.
3. Avery Sunshine
ARVE Error: need id and providerNatalie Stewart’s sensual solo piece is a keeper.
4. The Floacist The Floacist Presents Floetic Soul
ARVE Error: need id and providerA mighty return from one of the most underrated artists in the industry.
5. Faith Evans Something About Faith
The better end of commercial rap.
6. Rick Ross Teflon Don
The dynamic duo once again.
7. Reflection Eternal Revolutions Per Minute
ARVE Error: need id and providerThe producer/rapper continues to push himself.
8. Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
ARVE Error: need id and providerThree chocolate souls embarking on a dance music trip fused with hip-hop and pop.
9. Dirty Money Last Train To Paris
ARVE Error: need id and providerArtistic honesty bred a hit and good full-length collection.
10. Cee-Lo Green The Lady Killer
A real comeback from a classic singer.
11. El DeBarge Second Chance
ARVE Error: need id and providerA return to soul and harder beats a la Subject.
12. Dwele W.ants W.orld W.omen
ARVE Error: need id and providerAfro-Futurist R&B rock star.
13. Janelle Monae The ArchAndroid
ARVE Error: need id and providerA reminder of when the female emcee was just an emcee.
14. Rah Digga Classic
