YOUR TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2025

[O.E.800]

Assuming this list is just for rap music only (and in no particular order):

Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out
Xzibit - Kingmaker
Game - Every Movie Needs a Trailer
Coyote - yoteLAndia
Figg Newton & Killa Twan - Eastside Westside
Ransom - The Reinvention
Nas - Light Years
Big L - Harlem's Finest: Return Of The King

[Flipside45]

01 - Yogi & Namek - Moss Angeles

02 - Larry June & Cardo - Until Night Comes

03 - Dezzy Hollow - Oceanside

04 - Joe Fresco - MAPA'S IN THE HOUSE

05 - BLAN - Surgical

06 - J.Me - The Funktion Vol.2

07 - Snoop Dogg - Iz It A Crime

08 - Storm Green - Summertime Cruising Part.1 & 2

09 - MØK-G & Lil Woofy Woof - Tha Coastal Coalition

10 - FreshPrince & Lil' Woofy Woof - Hound'z World


Special Mention :

Wiz Khalifa - Kush + Orange Juice 2
Payroll Giovanni - If Not Me Then Who
Le$ - Steak X Shrimp Vol.4
Shang Manson - Late Nights In The 5.0
Black C & DJ Idea - Sumthin 2 Mobb 2
Crazy Boy - Oceano Park
Eastwood - Late Nights & Early Mornings
Polyester The Saint - A Chosen One Living

[hitsaw]

1 Xzibit -KingMaker
2 Mobb Deep - Infinite
3 Ice Cube - Man Up
4 Onyx – Lower East Side
5 Wu-Tang Clan - Black Samson
6 Nas - Light Years
7 Big L - Return of the King
8 Raekwon – The Emperor's New Clothes
9 Ghostface Killah – Supreme Clientele 2
10 Masta Killa -Balance

[The Predator]

https://pitchfork.com/features/list-and-guides/best-rap-albums-2025/

 

[doggfather]

https://pitchfork.com/features/list-and-guides/best-rap-albums-2025/

 

Dont know most of this list's dudes...

[escowino]

1. Ice Cube - Man Up
2. Dezzy Hollow - Oceanside
3. Wu Tang & Mathematics - Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman
4. Mobb Deep - Infinite
5. Nas & DJ Premier - Light Years
6. Bishop Snow & AC3Beats - Addicted To The Game
7. Snoop Dogg - Iz It A Crime
8. Xzibit - Kingmaker
9. Richie Rich - Richard
10. That Mexican OT - Recess

[BJV]

Dont know most of this list's dudes...

I only know Paul Wall but I wish I didn't.

[astra4322]

I only know Paul Wall but I wish I didn't.

 

[doggfather]

I only know Paul Wall but I wish I didn't.

 

[geezy]

Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out

Snoop - Iz It a Crime

Papoose - Bars on Wheels

D Smoke - Wake up Supa

Game - Every Movie Needs a Trailer

Ray Vaughn - The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu

Nas - Light Years

Slick Rick - Victory

Ice Cube - Man Up

Wiz Khalifa - Kush + Orange Juice 2

[doggfather]

ive heard 78 albums from this year.

my final list:

10. Bootsy Collins - Album of the Year #1 Funkateer
9. Public Enemy: Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025
8. Evidence – Unlearning Vol. 2
7. Xzibit: Kingmaker
6. Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist – Life Is Beautiful
5. Myka 9 & Blu – God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools
4. De La Soul - Cabin in the Sky
3. Will Smith - Based on a True Story
2. Slick Rick – Victory
1. Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out

[astra4322]

ive heard 78 albums from this year.

my final list:

10. Bootsy Collins - Album of the Year #1 Funkateer
9. Public Enemy: Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025
8. Evidence – Unlearning Vol. 2
7. Xzibit: Kingmaker
6. Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist – Life Is Beautiful
5. Myka 9 & Blu – God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools
4. De La Soul - Cabin in the Sky
3. Will Smith - Based on a True Story
2. Slick Rick – Victory
1. Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out

Really Will Smith is that good?

[doggfather]

I really dig it