The William Shakespeare of Queensbridge, Illmatic proves that hip-hop, as an art form, should be respected, honored, and admired for it's ability to uplift spirits, detail experiences, and vividly profile our humanity.  Straight out the fucking dungeons of rap, this is hip-hop excellence from a once-in-a-century MC, Mr. Nasir Jones.

Taking a softer, more acoustic angle on the Seattle-based Grunge movement of the early 90s, this Alice in Chains records unravels the layers of depression, angst, and melancholy with unhinged honesty.

Eerie, nocturnal, and covered in colossal drum and bass rhythms, Beth brings an angelic presence to an otherwise dark underworld on this 1994 trip hop album.

The chaotic composer showcases his orchestration skills with flair, humor, and sensibility.

Vulnerable, moody, groovy and melodic, John Mayer gives a beautiful mix of blues and soul on his third album.

This is GROWN MAN MUSIC!

Passionate and elegant, Natalia emerges from the Latin Pop scene with hints of old Mexican folk aesthetics and a sensitive approach to intimate pop songs

The leader of the Beehive delivers a bucket of gold on this vulnerable and passionate exploration of how to embrace adversity with style and grace.

Vulnerable, lovable and witty, Amy showcases how the depths of her talents helped her navigate the tragedy of her demons on this 2006 R&B classic.

It's near impossible to deny Marvin's acrobatic and powerful vocal deliveries on this breakup album.