By: Marquis “Southside_Gunn” Harris

Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of “Hip-Hop High Society Presents: Top 100 Albums of 2024,” where we unveil the much-anticipated Top 25 albums of the year! This final segment showcases the pinnacle of creative expression, featuring groundbreaking artists and unforgettable projects that have defined the musical landscape of 2024. From powerful storytelling to innovative sounds, these albums not only reflect the diverse tapestry of genres but also capture the cultural zeitgeist of the moment. Join us as we celebrate the standout works that have left a lasting impression on listeners and continue to shape the future of music. Let the countdown begin!

25. Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé

The way she seamlessly got into that country music bag on this album is impressive. So many positive moments and while I know people believe it should be higher, it’s still an amazing project.

24. U.Ain’t.Neva.Lied EP – Vanilla is Black

A real music lover’s magnum opus because this is an amazing soul album. Definitely elements of all genres put together to have some of the most cohesive music to be released this year.

23. Endless Night – Maeta

The melodies and the vibes for dance music are really crafted well. Her vocals are so calming and soothing, just an absolute pleasure of a listen.

22. Blue Lips – ScHoolboy Q

I know most people have it as a top 5 album. And y’all aren’t wrong, but I will say understand why it’s ranked so high. The production goes CRAZY!! And Q was rapping his ass off here.

21. Hole Erth – Toro Y Moi

Just beautiful. Words really can’t describe how great this is.

20. You only D1e 1nce – Freddie Gibbs

When he locks in and raps, we get masterpieces like this!!!

19. Where the Butterflies go in the rain – Raveena

The natural talent, the vocals, the smooth production, the instrumentals, just everything was amazing. Definitely recommend this as one of the best R&B projects this year.

18. Please don’t cry – Rapsody

A therapy session for your ears. Letting the best female rapper alive just spit is special. You’re gonna enjoy the bars, the transitions, the passion, everything. A true work of art.

17. Class of 95 – Dom Kennedy

Y’all wanted the old Dom back?? Here you go! Literally this is the sound the fans have wanted for a long time and he not only gives us that classic flow and bars, the production is so damn smooth and clean.

16. Leon – Leon Bridges

An amazing album from a vocal and songwriting perspective. The instrumentals really add an extra layer of depth to the project and it helps make it more engaging.

15. We$tside – Anonymuz

One of the few artists to have a flawless catalog, he provides us with another album with some great production, excellent bars and some dope song structure.

14. Shadowbox – MAVI

Lyrical rap. Smooth lyrical rap, with some real introspective lyrics to make you think. This is a very solid album.

13. Boundaries – Sinéad Harnett

The best R&B album this year, this is really a perfect album in terms of vocals, song composition, transitions, lyrics and more. Definitely a good listen for anyone.

12. TIMELESS – KAYTRANADA

You wanna talk about a good time, mannnnnnnnnnn…. This shit was a bop! It’s nearly perfect but the production was immaculate.

11. Pinball – MIKE & Tony Seltzer

Y’all gotta stop sleeping on MIKE. The man can rap, and not like a little bit, no he’s one of the best. This album explains how.

10. #Richaxxhaitian – Mach-Hommy

You wanna talk about talent, Mach-Hommy is one of the most improved rappers alive. This was a very good album.

9. If I’m Really Being Honest – Tasha HendrixX

Learned of her music from an upcoming entry and when I say this woman can spit, I truly mean it. She’s been really great not just providing good bars but excellent songs as a whole.

8. MUTT – Leon Thomas

He’s already one of the best songwriters in the game but the way he put his foot in this album is amazing. This album showcased his vocal abilities and how they are legit slept on. His song structure and his overall sound was amazing too. Believe it or not this is the best R&B album this year.

7. The Genuine Articulate – The Alchemist

One sentence to describe this: This album is what Hip Hop is about.

6. Doing it for Me – Larry June

Come on now, you really thought Larry wasn’t gonna be on this list. My personal opinion aside, Larry was in his bag here. Some of his best raps, the production was really good and with that west coast sound, it just enhanced what was already a dope project.

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And now… The 5 best albums of 2024

5. Dark Times – Vince Staples

From a storytelling, lyrical, production, and artistic standpoint, Vince Staples has proven himself to be one of the best rappers alive right now. The was you can visualize his work is how great he is lyrically. This album is really damn good and it just goes into his already flawless catalog.

4. Intrusive Thoughts – Nyota Parker

Your female artist of the year, one of the best rappers this year and also she was able to provide a classic album. Yes, she’s deserving of your love and respect because if you’re looking for someone that can give you authentic raps and someone with talent who can give you something different, then Ms. N-Y-O-T-A is worth your time. Check the

@hop_high YouTube for my exclusive interview with her if you wanna learn more about her as well. This album was immaculate and honestly you should be excited for what she has in the future.

3. Bando Stone and The New World – Childish Gambino

I told you that you were gonna see Gambino again. Well, if this is how he retires “Childish Gambino” by going fully pop and mixing in elements of R&B and Rap then this is how you do it. Perfection.

2. CHROMAKOPIA – Tyler, The Creator

I legit had to argue with so many people but yes, Chomakopia has landed at number 2 for this year. This might not be Tyler’s best work but Tyler, the creator has one of the best catalogs in history.

This album was such a change because it was just another layer in the man of Tyler and not just the artist. The production, especially those bridges, just wow. The storytelling was excellent too.

There were so many great moments so I highly believe it deserves to be a top album of the year.

1. GNX – Kendrick Lamar

There legit could only be one and yeah, it’s K-Dot. Let’s be real, we could think that this wasn’t album of the year but we’d all be lying to ourselves.

Every single song was immaculate. The entire world legit stopped to listen and give their opinion on this album (good or bad). The album was a movement, help continue to establish the west will continue to thrive, and then you get into the technical parts of the album and you see how great the production is, the fucking Luther sample, the bars, just everything was amazing.

Kendrick really did his thing and it really did help bring this year to an exciting end. So yes, GNX is the album of the year !

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As we conclude our journey through the “Hip-Hop High Society Presents: Top 100 Albums of 2024,” we hope you’ve enjoyed discovering the Top 25 albums that have made a significant impact this year. Each of these remarkable projects not only showcases the immense talent and creativity of the artists but also reflects the evolving landscape of music as a whole. From unforgettable melodies to thought-provoking lyrics, these albums have undoubtedly shaped the soundtrack of 2024. Thank you for joining us on this countdown—your passion for music and engagement means the world! We encourage you to dive into these albums, share your thoughts, and keep the conversation alive as we look forward to more exciting musical moments in the future. Happy listening!