The Hip-Hop Digest

  Hip-hop is a constantly evolving genre, with countless artists delivering incredible projects that don’t always get the attention they deserve. While big names like Drake and Travis Scott dominate the charts, many underground and independent artists are pushing the culture forward in exciting new directions. Here, we’ll explore five underrated albums that deserve more recognition, including work from Zack Fox to That Mexican OT.   1.       Zack Fox - shut the f**K up talking to me (2021) Zack Fox is best known for his comedy work through his standup and Abbott Elementary 2017- Present . However this debut album mixes outlandish humour with sharp lyricism. This is definitely an album you’ll find yourself hearing new bars that originally went over your head on the first listen. Songs like “fafo” and “bane” have hard infectious beats and genuinely laugh out loud hilarious bars. This is a nice refreshingly different take on rap, that wont be everyone’s cup of tea, but its certain

  Number 5 Late Registration is the second insert into Kanye West’s discography. Here he built on the foundation laid by his debut album “The College Dropout”. This album continues to show the level of Kanye’s in depth lyrics and production qualities. For this insert he collaborated with composer Jon Brion, by incorporating lush orchestration and intricate arrangements, enhancing the emotional weight of tracks. Kanye used this album to tackle themes of personal struggles, social issues his ambition as an artist. One standout track on this album is “Diamonds of Sierra Leone” which actually samples the main track from the 1971 James Bond film “Diamonds are Forever”. This album also Features one of the most well known Hip-Hop songs of the decade “Gold Digger” featuring Jamie Foxx. The album was critically acclaimed and solidified Kanye’s status as a leading voice in Hip-Hop. Overall, "Late Registration" is not just a sequel, it's a significant step forward that showcas