2018 has been a great year in Hip Hop as far as I’m concerned…shit is alive and well. After some throwback-ish episodes the last few go rounds, I come to the table with more grimy music from this year from a lot of the big dogs of the golden era mixed in with some new folk…verses from the likes of Cypress Hill, Pharoahe Monch, Lil’ Fame, Masta Ace, OC, Black Thought, Freddie Gibbs, Tito Brigante, Ghostface, Raekwon, La The Darkman, Killah Priest, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Ras Kass, The Diplomats, Styles P, Dave East, Conway, Westside Gunn, Vinnie Paz, Dirt Platoon, David Bars, Ruste Juxx, Big Twins, Killy Shoot, Vic Spencer, Recognize Ali, Chris Crack, Estee Nack, Asun Eastwood, Daniel Son, Davillins, Nowaah The Flood, Killa Kali with productions by Showbiz, 9th Wonder, DJ Muggs, Pete Rock, Salaam Remi, Alchemist, PF Cuttin, Marco Polo, The Architect, Motif Alumni, Futurewave, Astro Vandalist & more…