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