Pieces in Space is the Don Giovanni Records debut LP from Ithaca, NY rapper/producer Sammus. Recorded at Ampliphonic Studios with Sosa – the audio engineer behind projects from Homeboy Sandman, Aesop Rock, and Kemba, among others – the album weaves raw confessions, pro-weirdo anthems, and clever musings on modern life into a unique story about black womanhood. The sound of Pieces is just as eclectic as its story: Sammus’ production swings from laid-back and melodic to bright and bouncy. While her flow is just as varied, it’s her unrelenting urgency that ties Pieces together.

Check out the Billboard-charting album today and read about its success on Pitchfork, the A.V. Club, and NPR.

#1 Album of the Year – Asbury Park Press

#11 Album of the Year – ABC News Entertainment

#1 Album of the Year – Scratched Vinyl

Top 10 Debut Album of the Year – Bitch Media