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Albums to Buy This Year: SM153, Moor Mother, Aethiopes, Q-Tip, and Wu-Tang Clan
If you've been searching for the best new artists in the underground hip hop scene, you've probably come across the name SM153. This compilation of artists includes Moor Mother, Billy Woods, Q-Tip, and more. But how do you decide which album to buy? Here are a few suggestions:

SM153 Abstract Hip-Hop

This 1.3GB+ album is filled with soulful keys, jazz funk bass lines, R&B-inspired melodies, and left field electronica grooves. Lyrically, this ep features melodic keys, floor crushing beats, and deep chunky bass. Although the album's production is not as polished as other hip-hop releases, its quality is second to none. SM153 Abstract Hip-Hop is a must-listen for any hip-hop enthusiast.

Billy Woods

Aethiopes is Billy Woods's latest album, and it features fantastic production, rapping, and features. Similar to his previous work, this album is a dark and brooding experience, and is a perfect blend of ambient and experimental sounds. It's a very powerful album that should be on your must-buy list this year. Although it's an experimental album, Billy Woods has a lot to offer listeners.

Moor Mother

"Moor Mother in Abstract Hip Hop " is an impressive album by a talented underground rapper. The album's title is an oxymoron, as it is both a homage to and a defiant rejection of traditional hip hop. The album features the experimental sounds of a group of musicians who have all collaborated with Moor Mother, who is one of the most prolific artists in her field.

Q-Tip

Throughout the early 2000s, Q-Tip pushed himself to experiment with new sounds. In addition to his music career, he studied music theory at Juilliard, where he developed an interest in free-form jazz. Despite this, his first solo album, Kamaal the Abstract, remained unreleased because of the label's inability to sell it. After that, Q-Tip demanded to be released from the label.

Wu-Tang Clan

While Wu-Tang Clan is best known for its rap, the collective's more sonic work is also worth a closer look. The group has been known to collaborate with artists of various genres, including hip-hop artists. This album, however, is particularly noteworthy for its collaboration with U-God. Although he is considered the group's bluntest member, U-God has often been criticized for his self-indulgence and shittiness. While U-God is not a particularly sharp rapper, his chant-like delivery and blunt style make for a uniquely Wu-Tang Clan track.

Fugees

The Fugees are a rap group that released their debut album in 1994. The album failed to garner much of a following, as their lead single, "How Many Mics," didn't connect with listeners. As a result, the group returned in 1996 with 'The Score,' an album that ties all of the concepts together. The album also features many sampled parts from the Fugees' first album.

Diddy

After a seven-year break, the legendary hip-hop producer is back with a new album titled "Off The Grid," which is set for release this fall. The project is a follow-up to his 2015 mixtape "MMM," and will focus on R&B and soul. The album is also expected to feature collaborations with Janelle Monae, who will produce the album's opening track.
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