The Best Rap Albums of 2017
From Drake to Future, here are some excellent new albums to check out!
John Vigle, Staff Reporter

Big Sean- I Decided
Detroit rapper Big Sean is becoming more and more popular recently due to giving back to his community and making songs with rapper Kanye West. Although West isn’t on I Decided, Big Sean still manages to create an impressive album with the help of music artists such as Migos and legendary rapper Eminem. This album is definitely worth more than one listen. ...

Migos- Culture
Unlike many other albums on this list, the Migos consist of three different rappers, including Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff. The Migos have been rapping since 2009, but they’ve only been getting popular recently due to the song "Bad and Boujee," which has over 345,000,00 views on YouTube. This song is also on the album, which consists of 13 songs featuring other rappers such as Lil Uzi Vert, Gucci Ma...

Drake- More Life
Although Drake claims that this is a playlist and not an album, it still deserves a spot on the list due to its popularity and collection of 22 new songs. More Life is different from all of Drake’s other projects because of two things- the inclusion of British rappers such as Giggs, and Drake’s Jamaican accent that he uses on many songs in the playlist. Drake uses many different styles and accent...

Future- HNDRXX
After a long hiatus from social media, Atlanta rapper Future released not one, but two projects a week apart from each other. His first project, FUTURE, was released a week before HNDRXX, and while both albums are worth checking out, HNDRXX contains more memorable songs and a different tone from most of the other projects he’s released. FUTURE was a good album, but most of the songs in the album were ...
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