9 rap projects you probably missed last year — but should definitely listen to now

Keyaira BooneJan 7, 2023, 03:32 IST

These performers connected with their audiences in new ways in 2022.Quality Control/District 18 Entertainment / Warner Records/ Griselda

2022 was full of rap albums that deserved to be put on repeat.

There were glittery anthems, and cautionary tales full of memorable tracks released last year.

Flo Milli brought electricity with "You Still Here, Ho?"

Flo Milli worked with Young Fyre, Dr. Luke, Big Korey, and other producers on this project.RCA/Sony

Nas nodded to how hip-hop has matured on "King's Disease III" in November.

In addition to his career as a recording artist, Nas also runs a venture capital company called Queensbridge Venture Partners, named after the housing project where he grew up.Mass Appeal Records

Lakeyah is leading the pack with "No Pressure Part 2."

Gucci Mane ended his frosty odyssey with "So Icy Boyz: The Finale" in December.

Mr. Wop put in work.1017 Global Music, LLC and Atlantic Recording Corporation

Benny The Butcher brought the same combination of chaos, regret, and wisdom to the smooth beats of "Tana Talk 4" in March.

"Tana Talk 4" is the fourth installment in the "Tana Talk" series.Griselda Records/ Black Soprano Family/Empire Distribution.

On "The Forever Story," J.I.D shares more of his story and is better for it.

J.I.D is finally telling us his story.Dreamville/Interscope

Joey Bada$$ released "2000," the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$."

Joey Bada$$ might not produce an album a year, but the quality of his work is consistent.Columbia Records

DreamDoll has reached her final form with "Life In Plastic 3."

"Only Built for Infinity Links" saw Quavo and Takeoff stretch their sound in October.

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9 rap projects you probably missed last year &mdash; but should definitely listen to now