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2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.

It's always time to listen to some new music.

It's October already, but the music is still piping hot.

From Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II to 50 Cent's The Massacre, 2005 gave birth to plenty of respected rap releases.

New projects this week.

Closing out 2019 with some major heat.

Come get your new visuals!