The debut full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features production from Clams Casino, DJ Dahi, Brian Kidd, No I.D., and Christian Rich.

The debut four-track EP for the New York rapper includes dance elements.

The third and final release of the trilogy of albums from the California-based alternative hip hop group.

The sequel to the rappers 2020 King's Disease album features guest appearances from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Eminem, EPMD, Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, and YG.

The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.

The third full-length studio release for the rapper from Baltimore was self-recorded and features guest appearances from Abdu Ali, Helena Deland and Buzzy Lee.

El-P and Killer Mike's latest collaboration was released as a free download features guest appearances from Big Boi, Prince Paul, and Until The Ribbon Breaks.

Released digitally, the instrumentals and vocals for the fifth full-length studio release for the Sacramental experimental hip-hop band was also released as a free download. A physical release of the entire album is scheduled for July.

The second full-length studio collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought, Killer Mike, and Pusha T.

The Sacramento noise rap trio's second release ended its contract with Epic after it released the album online for free [1 Oct 2012] with an obscene cover image. It was officially released on CD/vinyl in 2013.

The 11-track EP for the Tennessee rapper features guest appearances from Michael Da Vinci, Jean Deaux, Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, and SZA.

The third full-length release for the Chicago rapper was produced by Def Starz and Turreekk.

The sixth album for Atlanta rapper Killer Mike was produced by El-P and includes guest appearances from Bun B, T.I., Scar, Emily Panic, and Trouble.

The sixth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop collective features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Baird, Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, SoGone SoFlexy, and Charlie Wilson.

The rapper's second album is missing contributions from the Dr. Dre / Eminem / 50 Cent clan who helped power 'The Documentary' to success, but it does feature production work by Kanye West, Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz.

The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 6LACK, A$AP Ferg, BJ The Chicago Kid, Ella Mai, Joey Bada$$ and Method Man.

This is the third album for Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and it again features the acclaimed production work of Timbaland. Guests include Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Ludacris, Eve, Jay-Z, and Ginuwine.

A double album of previously unreleased tracks from the late rapper Tupac Shakur, bringing his total of posthumous releases to four (with a fifth planned for Fall 2001). The songs were recorded during the sessions for 1996's 'Makaveli.'

The sixth album for the rapper features guest artists such as Ludicris, Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z, kayne West, Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, and John Legend.

The seventh full-length solo studio release for the indie rap artist was self-produced.

This collaboration between MF Doom and Danger Mouse includes voices and skits from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim shows. Non-animated folks like Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo & Talib Kweli also lend a hand.

The groundbreaking Philadelphia rap outfit returns with 13 new tracks and guest contributions from Jill Scott, Nelly Furtado, Talib Kweli and Musiq.

Guest appearances by El-P, Cage, Breeze Brewin, Rob Sonic, and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats are featured on Aesop Rock's latest album.

The 15 tracks contain singles and remixes from the four albums by Damon Albarn's animated project.

The band returns with its latest album. With guests musicians Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson of Fog.

The latest full-length release from Post Malone features guitar and pop influences with production from Louis Bell, Max Martin, Andrew Watt, and Rami Yacoub.

The latest full-length studio release for rapper Lupe Fiasco features guest appearances from Ayesha Jaco and Nayirah.

The Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist's third album features such guests as UGK, Justin Timberlake and Norah Jones.

Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.

The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.

The indie MC moves from Anticon to Epitaph for his sophomore release. Will Oldham, Danger Mouse, Alias and Saul Williams guest.

Madlib's somewhat bizarre alter-ego returns with a 27-track set.

The latest album for Daniel Dumile, who dropped MF from his name and now goes by Doom.

The 20th full-length studio release for Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard was produced by Stu Mackenzie.

The fourth release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Hannibal Burress and Kool A.D.

The second full-length release for the Minnesota-based rapper artist was produced by BJ Burton and features contributions from Bionik, Doomtree's Lazerbeak, Alex Nutter, N.A.S.A.'s Sam Spiegel, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.

This quick follow-up to 'Fishscale' includes production work from Pete Rock, Madlib and Hi-Tek.

'Demo' is the self-produced debut for British rapper Derek DeSafo.

Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.

The third album for the Wu-Tang Clan member as Bobby Digital features Thea and George Harrison's son as guest artists.

Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.

The 10-track digital album was produced by The Alchemist and features guest appearances by Prodigy, Fiend, Smoke DZA, and Freddie Gibbs.

The fourth full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Ka and Knowledge The Pirate.

This is the third album for the Minnesota rapper, who is also a member of punk band Building Better Bombs.

The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from BAYLI, Jean Deaux, Kyle Dion, Earthgang, G.L.A.M., KIAN, Alex Mali, Radio Ahlee, and Julia Romana.

The posthumous release for the Brooklyn rapper who passed away in August 2015 features guest appearances from DOOM, Ike Eyez, Freeway, Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Bernadette Price, Mobb Deep's Prodigy, Raekwon, Ruste Juxx, Styles P, Junior Reid, Rock, and Smif-N-Wessun.

The 28-track collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper/producer, who passed away three years ago, was produced by his mother and arranged by Pete Rock.

The first release in six years for the British rapper features guest appearances from Damon Albarn, Giggs, JME, and Wiley.

Originally released online in 2012, the eight-track EP is the debut release for the Scottish rap trio.

The latest solo album for the Wu-Tang member features guests such as Masta Killa, RZA, and Young Justice.

Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."

The rapper once again collaborates with producer 9th Wonder on this follow-up to 3:16.

The latest album for the Canadian rapper was nominated for a Polaris Music Prize.

This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam.

The fourth full-length studio album for the rapper from Rhode Island features songs co-written with such artists as Tim Fite, Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla, Califone’s Tim Rutili, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, and Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous.

The rap outfit's first album since 1996's 'Stakes Is High' is the first in a planned trilogy.

The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.

Amon Tobin and Joe "Doubleclick" Chapman join together to release their debut album together featuring Sway, Ms. Jade, and Ce'Cile as guests.

This 26-minute disc is the first solo album for the Run-D.M.C. M.C., who is better known these days as the Run in MTV's reality show "Run's House."

The surprise release from the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Anderson.Paak, the late rapper Juice WRLD, Q Tip, and Ed Sheeran.

Executive produced by Dr. Dre & Rick Rubin, the eight studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Skylar Grey, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Nate Ruess of fun.

The first release in five years from the Australian rapper features guest appearances from Juicy J, Kash Doll and Lil Yachty.

The third full-length release for the hip hop artist/actor Donald Glover features influences of funk and soul music.

The hip-hop duo from Detroit consists of rappers Royce da 5'9" and Eminem.

The second full-length studio release for actor/rapper Donald Glover as Childish Gambino features guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, Azealia Banks, and Chance the Rapper.

If you're even reading this, you most likely already know the life story of Queens' Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent), whose first attempt at rap stardom in the mid 1990s ended in a brutal attack that almost cost him his life. In recent years, however, 50 Cent was lucky enough to hook up with Eminem (who signed him) and producer Dr. Dre, which resulted in a track on the 8 Mile soundtrack and now this, his much-anticipated first full-length release.

The fifth studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Soul and Nikki Jean.

The fourth full-length studio release for rapper Push T features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Labrinth, Lil Uzi Vert, Malice, Don Toliver, Pharrell Williams, and Ye.

The fourth studio release for the experimental hip-hop group is a two-disc set that includes the previously released Niggas on the Moon and a new disc (JKenny Death) with ten new tracks.

The second full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Bricc Baby, Burnt Out, Drake, The Homegirl, Kamaiyah, Lil Wayne, Joe Moses, Nipsey Hussle, Sad Boy, and Slim 400.

Released as a free download and set to be disc one for the upcoming double album the experimental hip-hop group, the eight track release features the vocals of Björk.

The third solo album for producer El-P features guest appearances by Danny Brown, Interpol’s Paul Banks, Islands' Nick Diamonds, and Killer Mike.

The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Lil Yachty is said to be a "psychedelic alternative album" that features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Fousheé, Diana Gordon, Justine Skye, and Teezo Touchdown.

The debut release for the collaboration between Jean Grae and Quelle Chris features guest appearances from Big Tone, Hannibal Buress, Michael Che, John Hodgman, Ashok "Dap" Kondabolu, Mosel, Nick Offerman, Denmark Vessey, Anna Wise, and Your Old Droog.

The debut full-length release for the Houston rapper features guest appearances from DaBaby and Juicy J.

This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. The original version, featuring mainly electronic instrumentation, was intended for release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). This new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob.

Produced by Adrian Younge, the concept album from the Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah is about a drug lord in 1960s Italy.

The first full-length release in five years for the Tennessee rapper features guest appearances from 4r Da Locals, 6LACK, Amindi, Kal Banx, Duke Deuce, Iamdoechii, Lil Uzi Vert, Jay Rock, Smino, SZA, Jay Worthy, and YGTUT.

The surprise release from British rapper Little Simz was produced by Inflo.

Slick Rick, The Neptunes, M.I.A., Tweet and Mary J. Blige are among the guests on Elliott's first new disc in two years. Longtime collaborator Timbaland produces just two tracks here.

The debut full-length release for the New York hip-hop group that includes Wiki, Hak, and producer Sporting Life, features guest appearances from King Krule, Solomon Faye, and Wavy Spice.

The Somalian-born rapper releases his second album, which features Chubb Rock, Damian Marley, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mos Def, and Chali 2na as guests.

On his fifth album, the underground rapper ventures more into the rock, soul, and jazz territory of his influences, with production help from the Soulaquarians. An eclectic array of guests includes Prince, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Bilal, Mary J. Blige, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.

The fourth album for the Minnesota-based artist features guests David "Stokley" Williams, Chuck D, Freeway, and Joell Ortiz.

The New York rapper worked with the producer Tk Kayembe for two months on the 13-track project that were released for free on Soundcloud and iTunes.