Vocalo Radio Vocalo’s Top 10 Best Albums of 2020
Written by Vocalo Radio on December 22, 2020
We all know that songs have strong storytelling abilities, but it’s often in the LP that a story’s full potential is truly unlocked. These are the stories of 2020 that made us laugh, cry and bust a move…
Benny The Butcher – “Burden Of Proof”
Real hip-hop returns to its mecca, “New York,” and Benny is the “Burden Of Proof.”
– Bekoe
Brittney Carter – “As I Am”
Brittney Carter is as genuine as it gets and her debut album is the perfect representation.
– Bekoe
FLEX – “Separation”
From street life to the corporate life Flex taps into his inner self and separates himself from the pack.
– Bekoe
Polo G – “THE GOAT”
The title just about sums up who Polo G is, the year he’s had in music, and why he’s on the verge of becoming the greatest of all time.
– Bekoe
Joel Q – “Life’s Amazing”
Appreciated or not! One of Chicago’s most underrated artist has a solid body of work reminding everyone how amazing life is!
– Bekoe
Run the Jewels – “RTJ4”
Killer Mike and El-P deliver their signature bombast and social awareness on their fourth album, which was exactly what you want from them. Am I the only one who’s been working “Ooh la la, ah wee wee” into conversation for the better part of 2020?
– Jill
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist – “Alfredo”
Is Freddie Gibbs the midwest’s best lyricist? “Alfredo” makes a good case for it.
– Jill
Megan Thee Stallion – “Good News”
Megan makes FUBU music for exotic dancers: it’s “For Us, By Us.” But you don’t have to be a peeler to enjoy this album. It’s for the parties we all would’ve had, had parties been allowed this year.
– Jill
Chloe X Halle – “Ungodly Hour”
I still don’t know if I want to be friends with CXH or BE CXH, and this album isn’t helping. This album sounds like the night time b-roll during an episode of “Insecure” looks.
– Jill
Peter CottonTale – “CATCH”
This album is a batch of upbeat, hopeful Gospel R&B from the frequent Chance the Rapper collaborator. It’s the sort of recording that, like a well-cut diamond, shines in different ways depending on how you hold it up to the light. As a whole though, I found myself coming to it again and again during this tumultuous year for bops and positivity.
– Ayana
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