Kaelin Ellis — Kaelin Ellis

Finding fame through innovative beat videos on social media, a collaboration with Lupe Fiasco, and some of the best hip-hop beats you could find on the internet, Kaelin Ellis is one of the most exciting young producers in the game. His self-titled album is appropriately ear-grabbing, with varied instrumentation and head-nodding drums throughout the project.

Terrace Martin — Soul Juice

Released early in 2020, Terrace Martin’s Soul Juice is one of his most stripped-back pieces of work. But he doesn’t lose any of his engaging qualities, rather, his instrumental ability is on full-blast through the 13 minutes of run-time.

Innanet James — Keep It Clean

Sporting high-pitched finesse and braggadocio, Innanet James’ second album is a showcase of the Maryland rapper’s effortless flows and massive personality.

Haile Supreme — Earth Tones

Enter a world of empathetic spirituality with Haile Supreme, as he spreads his love for the Earth and its humans over five gentle songs.