Along with
Bonito Generation, which I still listen to religiously, these are my current go-to albums. Have been loving them a lot.
Mndsgn - Breatharian
Quick to fall in love with this one. Reminds me somewhat of Flying Lotus, and I notice some juke influence in here as well. But Mndsgn is ultimately his own guy, musically. Thank goodness he has quite a few more albums to devour, because I really dug this one. Favorite track is probably "Greendowns Wit 0."
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Shlohmo - Dark Red
This one grew on me over time. At first, I was appreciating it more than enjoying it. Not sure what changed, but I have since fallen in love with it. I love how moody it is, I think, most of all. Picking a favorite track is tough here, because it's such a cohesive album, but if I had to pick one it might be "Meet Ur Maker".
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Blank Banshee - Mega
Really cool album that I have found myself returning to quite a bit. Favorite track is probably "My Machine" - love how he utilizes his voice in that song.
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Danny Brown - Atrocity Exhibition
The all-star album of these four. One of my new favorite rap albums of all-time. Brown has such a wild personality that really comes through here, really adds to what is already musically and lyrically fantastic. Also, this dude has drug problems. If that wasn't obvious.
While Brown's voice was an acquired taste I didn't take to right away (I love it, now), I was immediately drawn to this album musically, especially the percussion. Favorite track would have to be "Ain't It Funny".