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Common's 2014 album, his tenth studio album overall, is inspired by the events taking place in his native Chicago. With tracks like Kingdom, he hopes that this music will serve as a call to action.

One year after releasing two hit albums, including a collaboration with Future, Drake returns with one of the most talked-about albums of 2016.

Grammy Award-winning rap superstar Kanye West returns with one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2013. The platinum recording artist's latest recording features a star-studded list of collaborations, including Skrillex, Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, and John Legend. Includes the hit single New Slaves. "A-"--Entertainment Weekly "4 out of 4 stars ...dark and abrasive... daring and infectious... immediately stunning..."--USA Today "9.5...

It's official. The Doctor is back with a masterful body of work, dedicated to the people of the city where he came from. Dr. Dre's first album in 15 years also features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and more. "3 out of 4...Dr. Dre rages on gritty 'Compton'"--USA Today "8.8 out of 10... it's excellent... and more complicated and jarring than we could have known to hope for."--Pitchfork

Having co-written and been featured on two of 2013's bestselling tracks, Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines and Daft Punk's Get Lucky, the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer releases his latest, which includes the hit single and Oscar-nominated Happy, featured on the Despicable Me 2 Soundtrack. "3.5 out of 4. ...Williams' ebullient musical savvy is everywhere..."--USA Today "4 out of 5...uncluttered...riding the light, euphoric vibe Pharrell...