Moments in Timelessness

Sr. Santos II Sueños de Grandeza Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2025 Arcángel Throughout his decades-long career, Arcángel has remained a force to reckon with in both reggaetón and hip-hop spaces, often at the same time. Yet his pivotal role in the 2010s Latin trap movement as both scene elder and savvy hitmaker kept him part of a contemporary vanguard otherwise populated by younger, hungrier talents. By the time  SR. SANTOS  dropped in 2022, his stature as a trapero was widely acknowledged and appreciated across generations of listeners. Arriving just a few years later, this robust rap-centric sequel leaves little argument against his being a Spanish-language rap G.O.A.T. contender. After laying waste on the graphic intro “Apocalipsis,” he proceeds to prove his endurance on the mic has in no way lessened. Commercial cuts like “5 Pa Las 12” with singer Maria Becerra and the emotional “Mi Peor Momento” mix with the more rugged and ruthless fare of “ABC,” “Don Francisco,” and “Sin Embargo.” Wi...

No Fue Suerte Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2025 Chuy Montana Chuy Montana’s tragic death in 2024 ended the well-deserved ascent and the assuredly promising career that lay ahead of him. Cosigned by Fuerza Regida and signed to JOP’s Street Mob imprint, the Tijuana singer clearly had much to offer the música mexicana scene judging by his string of 2023 singles. His posthumously released debut album drives that point home, bringing back previously released material like “Marlboro Blanco” and “Ramos Buchones” alongside a number of evocative new songs. Compelling corridos such as “Qué Bendición,” one of his best known works, and the more militant title track showcase his evident talent for the format. Much of what appears here comes in the form of collaborations, with Armenta, Calle 24, and Juanpa Salazar paying homage with their presence. The aforementioned Fuerza Regida feature on two such cuts, the regret-laden romantica “Fama” with GueroX, and the defiant, forceful “Sin Chingarme A Nadie.” ...

NEVER STOP Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 King Combs  &  Ye

Apocalipsis Album ∙ Urbano latino ∙ 2025 Cris MJ The smash hit “Gata Only” put Chilean artist Cris MJ (and his cohort FloyyMenor) on the proverbial map, its viral appeal translating to international success. It makes sense, given that his melodic monotone and pleasure-seeking lyrics jibe so well with the atmospheric reggaetón he seems to prefer. Working mainly, though not exclusively, with his prior go-to producers, like Nes on the Shet and Panda Black, he maintains a consistency both sonically and thematically across the full-length  Apocalipsis . Unsurprisingly, the songs here tend toward hedonism, not infrequently veering into sexually charged territory that starts on the dance floor and ends in the bedroom. Versatile yet consistent, he’s the consoling suitor for a heartbroken baddie on “Braile,” the adventurous lover with certain proclivities on “Temblar,” and the confident mile-high clubber on “Jet.” Money showers, shopping sprees, and late-night trysts define the world he’s b...

Own Worst Enemy Album ∙ Country ∙ 2025 Gavin Adcock

Agent 0 Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 Lil Double 0

Tha Language Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 Bino Rideaux

Bleuski Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 Yung Bleu

UFORIA Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 Tony Boy

60 Hz II Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 DJ Shocca

Thato Ya Modimo Album ∙ Amapiano ∙ 2025 Kelvin Momo The amapiano pioneer shares a raw, expansive statement of identity.

Kings Of Kwapi Vol: 1 Album ∙ Amapiano ∙ 2025 Sam Deep ,  Stixx  &  Nvcho Three pioneers launch a new hybrid of amapiano and kwaito.

031 Studio Camp 2.0 Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2025 Dlala Thukzin The DJ leads a squad of hitmakers in a showcase of creativity.

UNDERRATED Album ∙ House ∙ 2025 Fatso 98 The deep-house ringleader leads a showcase of next-gen stars.

Breathe 4 Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2025 YUMDDA