As was well-documented on Twitter, especially in the latter part of the year, 2014 has been pretty quiet for full-length hip-hop releases, whether they be from major labels or indies. With that said, there were more than a few LPs that would stand out in any year, thanks to their lyrical content, soundscapes, and their effect on the culture. From Los Angeles to New Orleans, from Atlanta to Brooklyn, from Gary Indiana to one specific street in Fayetteville, artists put in some serious work making complete bodies of work.
Check out the Billboard's picks for the top 10 rap albums of 2014:
