Streaming changed the music industry. Most notably, streaming services completely transformed the way in which artist release music and how their fans consume it. Personally, it’s becoming something like a chore trying to keep up with all the new projects and singles that are being released every week. But every now and then I’m able to discover a few gems, something that I am going to rock with for longer than just a week or even one listen. That’s why I want to shine a light on a few albums that may have flown under the radar but are certainly worth revisiting.

1. Raz Simone – Drive Theory

Raz Simone remained low-key since his 2016 release of “Trap Spirituals”. The introspective MC broke his silence earlier this year dropping his 8th solo effort “Closer” and although the project was respectable, it did nothing to continue the momentum from his previous work. Fast forward less than three months later (August 8th, 2018) and “Drive Theory” is born. The twelve track album is concept driven with a lot of the focus around Raz’s personal experiences being at the forefront. “Drive Theory” marked the return of Raz Simone and although it was somewhat overlooked, this was the best Raz has sounded since “Cognitive Dissonance”.

Listen to Drive Theory here.

2. Young Scooter – Trippple Cross

I think it’s safe to call Young Scooter a veteran of the game. Although his career might not have gone as initially projected, being one of the first signees off Future’s imprint “Freebandz” with his hit “Colombia” back in 2012. Scooter has since found his own lane within the trap music scene dishing street anthem after street anthem and “Trippple Cross” is no different. With production from Metro Boomin’ and Zaytoven plus multiple features from Young Thug and Future, the project has a classic Young Scooter sound with a more focused feel to it. This is easily one of the most overlooked trap albums of the year and arguably Young Scooter’s best album he’s ever released.

Listen to Trippple Cross here.

3. Westside Gunn – Supreme Blientele

Westside Gunn rapping over Alchemist, Pete Rock, 9th Wonder and Harry Fraud production…nuff said.

Listen to Supreme Blientele here.

Leave a comment below with some of the projects you believe have been mostly overlooked in 2018.