“I wish I had the language to tell you how this feels,” Parks says on Heaven, a line that feels like a thesis for the album’s approach.

With credits for industry giants like Beyoncé, Playboi Carti and Drake, it’s nice to see Leven step into the spotlight claiming his moment.

Distracted feels full-circle. Connection, then distance, then sitting with yourself. And it somehow makes that loop worth running back.

Bruno is a commercial artist, and The Romantic is a great reminder that not everything needs to be profound if it makes you dance.

Baby Keem sounds different right away on Ca$ino. If The Melodic Blue captured him in motion, this feels like him standing still long enough to reflect.

It has been painful to watch Joji’s slide into mediocrity. This feels less like evolution and more like clear stagnation.

About halfway through Icon you might find yourself asking, is Brent Faiyaz finally in love for real? But the illusion never lasts long.

As we enter 2026, a wave of albums that defined the culturally treasured year of 2016 turn ten. A decade later, these projects have outlived the era that produced them, continuing to shape conversations around sound, culture and legacy.

There have been some huge album releases this year so far, but plenty of gems beyond the big headlines still deserve your attention. Here are a few albums that might’ve flown under your radar— but are definitely worth checking out.

Even for those who don’t understand the lyrics of Bad Bunny’s hit, DtMF, the song’s emotion is unmistakable— proof that music’s most powerful messages don’t always require translation.

Drake and PND marked Valentine’s Day with their new collab album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U– a project that sounds exactly how you would expect. And at this exact moment in time, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

The Grammys have always been a mix of celebration, controversy, and cultural milestones that spark conversations long after the night ends. Here’s a look at the moments that had us talking.

MDDT offers plenty to enjoy, even if it doesn’t maintain the same energy throughout the whole record.

Although the record has low points and mediocre tracks, these will be ultimately forgotten and Lil Baby will be remembered for the highpoints of WHAM.

Very rarely does an artist emerge who impacts their fans so deeply, making each person feel like they not only know the artist, but are also friends. For so many, Mac Miller was that artist.

Channel Tres’ debut album Head Rush brings a bold and fresh perspective to the table, cementing his ability to merge house, hip-hop, and electronic influences into something entirely his own.

2024 was the best year for music in recent memory, with songs that pushed boundaries, became personal soundtracks to unforgettable moments, and demanded to be played on repeat.

Glimmer of God is a kaleidoscope of genre, emotion, and artistry, further elevating Jean Dawson’s potential as one of the most innovative voices in music today.

Essential vinyl records for the modern collector