Halfway through the year, halfway through the first ever season of ph5! Despite the drought of (good) heavy music released in June, the month more than made up for it with a slew of excellent hip hop releases and other, unclassifiable albums that rank among the best of the year. I also reflect on the show's format and am considering adding a mid-month show to tide everyone over between the monthly round ups - let me know if you're into this idea! As always, thanks for tuning in. Full listen of albums discussed below:

Backxwash - I Lie Here Buried With My Rings and My Dresses

Bfb Da Packman - Fat N***** Need Love Too

Dean Blunt - Black Metal 2

Doja Cat - Planet Her

Pi'erre Bourne - The Life of Pi'erre 5

Spellling - The Turning Wheel

Tyler, the Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost

Wristmeetrazor - Replica of a Strange Love