SZA: CTRL
SZA's first solo album is a confessional look at her psyche through previous relationships. Bolstered by powerful production its as resonant and sure-footed of an R&B debut as any this year.
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Lance Skiiiwalker: Introverted Intuition
It takes a special sort of hack to get 13 non-descript beats, do absolutely nothing worth noting over top of them, and then call it your debut album
Isaiah Rashad: The Sun’s Tirade
Isaiah Rashad doesn't go out of his way to prove his transcendent talent on The Sun's Tirade, but it's undeniable by the album's conclusion.
Ab-Soul: These Days…
Ab-Soul's follow-up to Control System sees him forgetting all quality control.