As strange of a year as it has been, it’s also come with good news. The year saw Egyptian rapper Marwan Pablo rescind his retirement from the game. Not only that, but he dropped an album of his own—and it’s definitely worth a listen.
From the godfather of Egyptian trap to the sultry sounds of Jazmine Sullivan and Chloe x Halle, these are the albums we’re listening to right now:
Marwan Pablo – Ctrl
Daboor – EL Gad3ana
Abyusif – 7abek Bors
Marwan Moussa – Florida
Logic1000 – You’ve Got the Whole Night to Go
Bicep – Isles
Chloe x Halle – Ungodly Hour (chrome edition)
Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales
Promises – Pharoah Sanders
Julien Baker – Little Oblivions