The 70 Best Albums of 2010
2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
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Swet Shop Boys: Cashmere
Cashmere is a transatlantic hip-hop album that challenges representation of South Asian people in pop culture.
Heems: Eat Pray Thug
Heems, having broken away from rap group Das Racist, tackles politics, race and romance on his disparate yet ultimately compelling first solo album.
Antwon: Heavy Hearted in Doldrums
Antwon's newest release is sex-obsessed, messy and often excellent.
Afropunk Festival: 25 – 26 August 2012 – New York
The completely free Afropunk Festival celebrates "rock and rebellion" with acts like Das Racist, Toro Y Moi, Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu.