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Am I allowed to call 2013 the best year of music we’ve seen since ’01-’03? Well I am. A year anticipated right from the jump certainly didn’t disappoint. A lot goes into whether or not I keep albums in rotation throughout a full calendar year. Replay value being #1, followed up by singles, sleepers, features, and the overall sound of the album are just a few to list. Giving J. Cole my favorite album of the year was a tough choice but almost easy from the second I heard it, being it was the most complete album of the year from my perspective. I also liked the “indie-underdogs” a lot this year, sometimes more than the commercial albums. Remember, these are my FAVORITES. I’m not on a Grammy committee by any means, I just like what sounds good. Overall, I think there’s something for everybody in this list.
01. J. Cole Born Sinner
02. Drake Nothing Was The Same
03. Jay Z Magna Carta… Holy Grail
04. Audio Push Come As You Are
05. Joey Fatts Chipper Jones 2
06. Boldy James & The Alchemist My 1st Chemistry Set
07. Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience
08. Chance The Rapper Acid Rap
09. PartyNextDoor PARTYNEXTDOOR
10. Kevin Gates The Luca Brasi Story
Notable Mentions: Johnny Rain L.O.M., Mayer Hawthorne Where Does This Door Go, John Legend Love In The Future, The Neighbourhood I Love You., Mac Miller Watching Movies With The Sound Off, French Montana Excuse My French