1. Nas & DJ Premier - Light-Years

Light-Years arrives carrying two decades of whispers, half-promises, and legend. Nas and DJ Premier never sold it as destiny, which makes its arrival feel earned rather than nostalgic. The long-rumored collaboration—the final chapter in Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series—lands not as a museum exhibit, but as the work of two veterans who still treat Hip Hop as a living craft.

Premier’s production defines the record’s character: stripped-down, raw, and proudly imperfect. No grand recreations or modern pop gloss—just blunt drums, unpolished sample flips, and basslines that anchor rather than decorate. The minimalist approach creates a basement-studio warmth, the kind of space where MC and producer converse in rhythm and silence alike. If Nas’s recent six-album run with Hit-Boy thrived on color and gloss, Light-Years thrives on grain and patience.

The album opens steadily with “My Life Is Real,” where sparse piano loops and clean drums frame Nas’s reflections on mortality, success, and survival. “GiT Ready” follows, funk-driven yet gritty, while “N.Y. State of Mind Pt. 3” reframes legacy not as replication but continuation—a cold Billy Joel fragment looping through a city where progress and decay coexist. Momentum builds through “Madman,” “Pause Tapes,” and “Writers,” tracks that braid biography, archival homage, and cultural mapping. From graffiti names to forgotten neighborhoods, Nas writes as curator and participant.

Tender moments surface, too: “Sons (Young Kings)” meditates on fatherhood with quiet strength, while “It’s Time” and “Nasty Esco Nasir” explore ambition, mortality, and identity over pulsing minimalism. The lone feature, “My Story Your Story” with AZ, plays like an adult reunion—two men swapping lessons earned in full. Later highlights include “Bouquet (To the Ladies)” and “Junkie,” the latter framing Hip Hop as a lifelong addiction rather than a career. “3rd Childhood” closes on defiant continuity: aging without surrender, evolution without erasure.

Across its lean 48 minutes, Light-Years honors history without embalming it. Premier’s restraint lets Nas breathe; Nas’s writing keeps the past alive through observation, not imitation. The result is one of the most deliberate Hip Hop statements of the era—a study in endurance, focus, and devotion.

Release date: December 12, 2025.

2. Conway The Machine - You Can't Kill God With Bullets

Conway the Machine’s You Can’t Kill God with Bullets is a sprawling, hour-long, 18-track album on Drumwork Music Group that leans fully into atmospheric boom-bap, soul-sample loops, and trap-tinged tension. With production from The Alchemist, Conductor Williams, Daringer, Apollo Brown, araabMUZIK, Timbaland, and others, plus guests like Roc Marciano, G Herbo, Tony Yayo, Lady London, KNDRX, and Heather Victoria, the record builds a dense, street-level atmosphere. Conway’s Bell’s palsy rasp gives every line a strained urgency as he revisits trauma, betrayal, and uneasy success, often circling back to the unresolved wound of his 2012 shooting.

After the H. Rap Brown–sampling intro “Gun Powder,” the album pivots into “The Lightning Above the Adriatic Sea,” where Conway blends Coachella stages with Central Booking memories in fragmented, timeline-hopping verses. Tracks like “BMG,” “Diamonds,” and “Hell Let Loose” showcase shifting production palettes—soulful horns, dusty loops, and trap percussion—while maintaining a cold, calculating tone. Timbaland’s “Crazy Avery” adds jittery, irregular drums as Conway vents about ungrateful artists he’s invested in.

Daringer’s “The Painter” strips things back to lo-fi minimalism, heightening Conway’s solitude and distrust. “Nu Devils,” with G Herbo, charges forward on sub-bass and traded threats, while “Otis Driftwood,” “Mahogany Walls,” and “Parisian Nights” mix reflection, muted triumph, and brief luxury. Drumless or near-drumless excursions—“Se7enteen5ive,” “Organized Mess”—let imagery of routine danger and guarded wealth float above airy samples.

Emotional depth peaks late: “I Never Sleep” churns with regret, and “Hold Back Tears” confronts grief over lost family and depression with stark vulnerability. The closer, “Don’t Even Feel Real (Dreams),” softens into soulful boom-bap as Conway tallies favors and surreal success alongside Heather Victoria’s hook.

If there’s a flaw, it’s the album’s length and sonic uniformity—grimy loops and bass-heavy beats can blur, and certain flexes feel repetitive. Yet features inject energy, and the loosely structured, stream-of-consciousness sequencing mirrors Conway’s mental state more than a traditional arc. Listeners who are still able of hour-long sits find plenty of reward here.

Ultimately, You Can’t Kill God with Bullets delivers: trauma as engine, success as weight, and principled independence as anchor. Despite its sprawl, the project affirms his standing in Hip Hop’s grim lineage, powered by vivid detail, unguarded pain, and a voice that refuses to soften.

Release date: December 12, 2025.

3. Skyzoo - Views Of A Lifetime

At this point, you don’t question whether Skyzoo will deliver—you ask how good it’ll be this time. The Brooklyn veteran’s Views of a Lifetime arrives billed as an EP, but at 36 minutes, it’s longer and richer than half the “albums” out today. Following 2024’s Keep Me Company, this project feels like both reflection and revelation, a continuation of Skyzoo’s unmatched consistency in narrating real life through artful rhyme.

Over warm, jazz-laced boom-bap from producers like Thelonious Martin, Camouflage Monk, Conductor Williams, and The Other Guys, Skyzoo unpacks the view from maturity. “Tags at the MOMA” sets the scene with hustler wisdom splashed across a gallery wall, while “Pardon Me” carries quiet pride in belonging to a higher creative lineage. On “Sky is Like,” he pays homage to Nas with intricate double meanings and layered cadence, and “Devotion” closes the book on the school of hard knocks with honors.

Elsewhere, “Love Day” wraps soul samples and flute melodies around heartfelt introspection, “The Soloist” explores self-reliance through a relaxed jazz bounce, and “Half Bloom” strips back percussion to leave only raw reflection. Through it all, Skyzoo marries density with clarity, every verse a balance of lived experience and writerly control.

Views of a Lifetime reinforces what heads already know: Skyzoo is one of the most consistent and complete MCs of his generation, still evolving without losing his foundation.

Release date: December 5, 2025.

4. Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost Ltd - Wolf Tickets

The unstoppable duo of Mickey Diamond and Big Ghost Ltd return with Wolf Tickets, a 12-track powerhouse that reaffirms their iron grip on the underground. Running just over 44 minutes, this one finds the Umbrella MC in peak form—brash, calculated, and gloriously unapologetic. After the introspective tone of Dollar $ign Diaries, Diamond kicks the doors back open with his most confident work since the Gucci Ghost and Bangkok Dangerous series. The attitude? All GOAT energy.

Big Ghost Ltd—one of our favorite producers in the underground—offers a masterclass in skeletal, soulful boom-bap, weaving chopped samples and pounding drums into cinematic backdrops. Tracks like “High Steaks,” which nods to their Stone Island Shooters era, and “I Dare You,” flipping a Ric Flair promo into swaggering perfection, showcase the chemistry that makes this pairing so untouchable. “Blood Moon” creeps with eerie guitars and horror flick tension, while “Wolfenstein” and “Black Tears” deliver that signature menace fans crave.

No guests, no filler, just Mickey and Ghost locked in, building another modern classic. If Gucci Gambinos proved growth, Wolf Tickets proves dominance. It’s bold, brutal, and brilliant—a reminder that when these two link, the underground listens.

Release date: December 16, 2025.

5. Bluehillbill & Vinyl Villain - Lufthansa Heist

Lufthansa Heist pairs Boston lyricist Bluehillbill with producer Vinyl Villain for a tight, noir-styled record that turns low-lit crime stories into cinematic Hip Hop. Across 20 tracks and nearly 47 minutes, the duo shape a world that’s tense, methodical, and faithful to the codes of their craft. Vinyl Villain’s production is grim but textured—crackling drums, smeared samples, and muffled basslines that feel pulled from forgotten film reels. Each beat has its own rhythm of danger and patience, a perfect setting for Bluehillbill’s hard-snarled delivery and clipped phrasing.

From the slick precision of “Presidential Pressure” to the weary menace of “02124 Shit,” the album moves like a sequence of scenes, every track adding to its cold criminal mythology. “Jimmy the Gent” and “Billy Kimber” use character-driven writing to give the project a mob movie pulse, while “Motion” with Obijuan and “Static” with Al.Divino spiral into darker, more abstract corners. Even the brief interludes—like “Breaded Handguns” or the title track—push the mood forward rather than interrupting it.

Bluehillbill raps with restraint and confidence, blending coded references with direct storytelling. His tone stays steady throughout—confident but never theatrical, worn in by lived experience. Vinyl Villain’s beats reinforce that control; his sequencing ties everything together, leaning less on hook or buildup and more on gray texture and timing. The chemistry they share keeps the long runtime fluid, like one extended night unfolding block by block.

By the time “These Hands” closes the record, the whole thing feels less like an album and more like a single, well-edited reel. There’s drama, darkness, and rhythm held in perfect proportion. At the end of the year, Lufthansa Heist lands as one of the most fully realized noir street rap records of 2025—dense, cinematic, and exact in tone from the first knock to the last echo.

Release date: December 25, 2025.

6. Vic Spencer & August Fanon - Psychological Cheat Sheet 6

Psychological Cheat Sheet 6 reinforces the quiet discipline of Vic Spencer and August Fanon’s ongoing collaboration. The record is stripped of filler—14 tight tracks that move with clarity and intention. Fanon’s production carries a meditative pulse built from grainy jazz loops, orchestral chops, and uneven rhythms that pull the ear inward. Vic moves across these textures like a craftsman, unhurried and razor-focused. His verses on “Self Fees,” “The Group Home Anthem,” and “Point System” balance abstraction with routine observation, blurring wisdom and frustration. Each bar lands heavy without overreach. The structure of the album feels circular, more like a slow bleed than a climax. By its close, Vic’s humor and weariness coexist in equal measure, and Fanon’s atmosphere lingers after the last snare fades. Psychological Cheat Sheet 6 is thoughtful, patient Hip Hop—dense enough for analysis, inviting enough to replay.

Release date: December 26, 2025.

7. A-F-R-O - Trap Door

Normally, compilation albums don’t make the cut here—especially ones pulling from a decade of material—but Trap Door earns the exception. Across twenty dense tracks and over an hour of pure Hip Hop, A-F-R-O packs in a wild mix of voices, styles, and moods, all tied together by his rugged, sample-driven production. The drums knock hard, the loops hit deep, and the cypher energy never dips. “Riddle 2 Dribble,” “Junkyard Dawgz,” and “Da Buck Stops” offer teeth and humor in equal measure, proving A-F-R-O’s ear for rhythm is sharper than ever. The record runs on craft and community—street wisdom, levity, and lyrical precision stacked tight from end to end. As a producer and curator, he’s in full command here. Still, it’s time for a front-to-back solo LP—A-F-R-O’s bars deserve a complete stage of their own.

Release date: December 26, 2025.

8. Key-Kool & DJ Rhettmatic - Full Circle

Thirty years after Kozmonautz helped carve space for Asian‑Americans in Hip Hop, Key‑Kool & DJ Rhettmatic return with Full Circle—a reflective but vigorous reminder of why their names carry weight in the West Coast underground. Rhettmatic’s production is pure craftsmanship: dusty breaks, razor‑sharp cuts, and true‑school bounce powering Key‑Kool’s articulate, grounded lyricism. Highlights like “Yes Yes Y’all,” “Reconcentrated 2.0,” and the Visionaries reunion “Down With Us” celebrate legacy without drifting into nostalgia. Full Circle is proof that foundation has longevity. For traditionalists and boom‑bap purists alike, this is a must‑listen.

Release date: December 17, 2025.

9. Bloodblixing - Block Heavy (Gangsta Edition)

Block Heavy (Gangsta Edition) is Bloodblixing’s most complete and focused record to date—a sprawling, darkly inventive statement from one of underground Hip Hop’s most unpredictable minds. Across 15 tracks, his production swings from celestial loops to jagged, nightmarish chops, bending tones that shouldn’t align but somehow lock into rhythm. The features list is staggering—Quelle Chris, AJ Suede, Pink Siifu, Defcee, Sleep Sinatra, and more—all folding into Blix’s abstract yet deliberate world. Tracks like “Pepperdine University,” “Schadenfreude,” and “The Meanest Block” hit hardest, drenched in tension and wit. Every verse lands inside his dense architecture of shifting drums and vaporous samples. The atmosphere is cinematic but never polished, built for headphones and long nights. It’s experimental Hip Hop that refuses to dull its edge—an unfiltered, fully realized peak of Blix’s Gangsta Edition vision.

Release date: December 5, 2025.

Honorable Mentions

Eddie Kaine & Wavy Da Ghawd - Twelve 24: The Nightmare

Twelve 24: The Nightmare brings Eddie Kaine and Wavy Da Ghawd back to their winter grind, delivering a sharp, tightly wound sequel that turns holiday nostalgia into street scripture. The production glows cold—dusty drums, tense strings, and looping soul fragments create a grey, nocturnal backdrop for Kaine’s icy delivery. His verses on “Rare Form 2,” “Ace Bailey,” and “98” move with precision, filled with slang, hunger, and patience. Wavy’s beats shift between eerie minimalism and cinematic layering, giving each track weight without overcrowding the space. The project’s 35-minute runtime keeps it lean, letting Kaine’s confidence carry the story through every break and bar. The Nightmare doesn’t overreach—it moves steady, focused, and deliberate, proof that Kaine’s corner of Brooklyn Hip Hop remains self-contained and evolving. A clean sequel and a reminder that neither artist is coasting on reputation.

Release date: December 26, 2025.

Erick Sermon - Dynamic Duos

Hip Hop legend Erick Sermon returns with Dynamic Duos, a high‑concept producer album built around iconic pairings—from Method Man & Redman to M.O.P., Public Enemy, and Tha Dogg Pound. The guest list is enormous, the pedigree undeniable, and Sermon’s legacy as EPMD’s “Green‑Eyed Bandit” ensures expectations were sky‑high. Albums like this are notoriously hard to pull off, and this one shows why: Sermon tailors production to each act rather than shaping them around his own funk‑driven signature. The M.O.P. cut “Sidewalk Executives” knocks hard, while Salt-N-Pepa’s “Back 2 the Party” works well, but others—especially the glossy Snoop  Dogg and Nate Dogg joint “Like That”—veer into forgettable pop territory. Most songs wrap under three minutes, giving the entire 34‑minute project an underdeveloped feel. Despite some undeniable highlights and a line‑up that reads like a museum roster, Dynamic Duos never quite achieves what its concept promises, arriving as a missed opportunity in a year when Nas’s Legend Has It series shows how to execute legacy properly.

Release date: December 5, 2025.

Big K.R.I.T. - Dedicated To Cadalee Biarritz

Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz is a great back-to-basics tape from Big K.R.I.T., bringing back the trunk-rattling bounce, soul chops, and southern pride that first made him a force. The concept plays out like a radio broadcast, complete with playful interludes and booming car-culture ads, grounding the record deep in Mississippi and Houston tradition. Tracks like “The Mileage,” “Old News,” and “Celebrate the Line” deliver everything you want from K.R.I.T.—bass-heavy production, reflective verses, and that signature drawl that blends grit and wisdom. At 31 minutes, though, it runs short; many songs end just as they start to build steam. The concise structure keeps the pacing tight but leaves the impression of a prelude to something larger. Still, the energy here is undeniable—this is the sound of K.R.I.T. reconnecting with his roots after years of experimentation. Hopefully it’s the teaser for a proper full-length in the same spirit, because this formula still works.

Release date: December 5, 2025.

DJ Los & Ant Live - Eternal Grind

Eternal Grind is a rugged, Detroit-rooted record built on pure Hip Hop work ethic and experience. Released through Chuck D’s SpitSLAM Record Label Group—with the Public Enemy icon also serving as executive producer—it carries the type of authority only veteran hands can deliver. DJ Los provides the backbone: raw, sample-heavy beats steeped in Motor City rhythm and texture. Ant Live, a longtime fixture of Detroit’s boom-bap lineage and member of MF911, attacks every verse with clarity and precision, his delivery grounded in decades of skill. “Guilty by Association” featuring Guilty Simpson and Illa Ghee is the centerpiece, its dark tempo and tight trade-offs echoing the project’s title. Elsewhere, “Doper Than Pyrex” with Ras Kass and “Yo Mouth Is Shut” featuring Chuck D himself push the record’s weighty energy forward. Eternal Grind doesn’t chase trends—it moves on grit, history, and mastery, proving the foundation is still strong in 2025.

Release date: December 2, 2025.

The Juse - Healmatic

Healmatic is sprawling, philosophical Hip Hop at its most personal and patient. The Juse fills 20 tracks with meditative beats, jazz textures, and layered ideas about health, purpose, and empathy. The pacing drifts at times, and while he’s not the sharpest technician on the mic, the sincerity cuts through. Tracks like “this LIGHT,” “dear DISEASE,” and “TIME is undefeated” hold real gravity. Yes, it’s overlong, but there’s something genuinely magnetic about this record’s intent and atmosphere.

Release date: December 5, 2025.

SeanDon - The Ghost Of Kay Slay

The Ghost of Kay Slay is a heavy, street-level tribute from SeanDon that channels the mixtape chaos and unity DJ Kay Slay embodied. The beats hit rough and soulful—sample-heavy loops and thick drums driving verses from legends like Raekwon, Kool G Rap, Tragedy Khadafi, Planet Asia, and Lil Fame. It’s dense but sharp, packed with energy and respect for the culture’s roots. Nothing watered down here—this is straight East Coast grit, honoring the Drama King through pure Hip Hop warfare.

Release date: December 12, 2025. 

Snak The Ripper - Kill The Messenger

Kill the Messenger is straightforward, 90s-centric boom-bap done with conviction. Snak the Ripper keeps things tight and unpolished, stacking heavy drums, rough-edged hooks, and gravel-voiced confidence across 15 tracks. The production from C-Lance and Jamie Kuse hits clean but hard, laying room for his mix of aggression and reflection. Cuts like “Born Alone Die Alone,” “Trust,” and “Baddest Mf Alive” deliver attitude without overreach. Nothing new here, but no less enjoyable—straight-up Hip Hop from a seasoned artist who knows exactly what lane he’s driving in.

Release date: December 12, 2025.

John Jigg$ - By God’s Good Grace

By God’s Good Grace is another strong statement from Long Island veteran John Jigg$, an artist who mixes precision and conviction without wasting a bar. The record flows like a film, each “Grace” interlude linking gritty street philosophy with stained-glass introspection. The production—handled by Kyo Itachi, The Standouts, Jxkecregxn, and others—is soulful and tense, blending live-feeling drums with orchestral textures. Jigg$’s cadence cuts through every mix; his writing is vivid but measured, equal parts survival and reflection. Tracks like “Stay Up,” “The Memo,” and “Suspect” build momentum without losing focus. It’s grounded, purposeful Hip Hop from a consistent craftsman who knows his lane and never slips.

Release date: December 5, 2025.

The Bad Seed - Four Finger Ring III

Four Finger Ring III closes The Bad Seed’s trilogy with the weight of experience and the grind of craft. Across 23 tracks, he raps with gravel-throated purpose over a mix of dark, soulful, and percussive production from Team Demo, Jah Freedom, Murda Megz, and others. The beats knock but leave space for his hard-earned perspective—equal parts humor, fatigue, and pride. Cuts like “Word2Mama,” “Old Head,” and “Me & My Brother” hit different angles of legacy and competition, showing a veteran sharpening his edge without softening. It’s long, heavy, and fully realized—gritty New York Hip Hop built on discipline and conviction.

Release date: December 1, 2025.

UFO Fev & Nef - A Night On The Moon

A Night On The Moon is a smooth, grounded tape from UFO Fev and producer Nef that runs on comfort and craft. The beats stay warm and soulful—loop-based grooves, crisp drums, and subtle touches that nod to golden-age structure without leaning on nostalgia. Fev’s flow is earnest and disciplined, weaving through tracks like “Gangsta Rap” and “Handle Your Bidness” with quiet authority. Guests like Tek, Lil Fame, and Termanology fit naturally into the mix. Nothing groundbreaking here, but it’s solid Hip Hop done with focus and care—steady, cohesive, and worth spinning front to back.

Release date: December 16, 2025.

Verb T & Vic Grimes - To Love A Phantom

To Love A Phantom extends Verb T’s long partnership with Vic Grimes into darker, dreamlike territory. The production leans on eerie samples, sharp percussion, and cinematic pacing that gives the record a ghostly pull. Verb T sounds assured and patient, unpacking layers of paranoia and clarity across 26 tracks. Cuts like “Illusion of Self” and “Not There” balance detailed lyricism with atmosphere. It’s immersive, controlled, and built with quiet precision.

Release date: December 11, 2025.

LA The Darkman - WuTang Forever Ever

WuTang Forever Ever is a confident but familiar return for LA The Darkman. The production leans into classic Wu textures—murky drums, lingering samples, and dark orchestral cuts shaped with care by Cilvaringz. LA moves through these beats with veteran composure, balancing flash with grit. Tracks like “Bullets in My Tec” and “Nestalgia” show steady craftsmanship. It offers nothing new, but the polish and intent make it worth a spin.

Release date: December 25, 2025.

Bugsy Da God - Positive Energy

Bugsy Da God’s Positive Energy carries a grounded, reflective weight built on dusty soul loops and deliberate pacing. His delivery trades aggression for measured introspection, blending sharp writing with warmth and purpose. Tracks like “Daddy Loves You (2 My Son)” and “Dreams” hit with honesty and lived-in depth, while Bronze Nazareth’s and Dash Shamash’s production keeps the record cohesive. It’s thoughtful, steady Hip Hop rooted in growth and gratitude.

Release date: December 26, 2025.

D-Ace & K.A.A.N. - Kaancepts

Kaancepts is another sharp entry in K.A.A.N.’s nonstop run, quality-wise landing squarely in the middle of his massive catalog. D-Ace’s production leans into moody jazz loops and tight percussion that keep K.A.A.N.’s brittle intensity in focus. His delivery remains surgical, every bar fired off with precision and restraint. Tracks like “Furious Stylez” and “Patience” balance technical heat with grounded reflection, giving the project a steady, disciplined rhythm throughout.

Release date: December 26, 2025.

Jake Palumbo - Euthanasia For The Stupid

Tennessee‑born, Brooklyn‑based producer‑MC Jake Palumbo keeps his underground streak alive with Euthanasia for the Stupid, a sharp, 14‑track blend of satire, cynicism, and classic boom‑bap craftsmanship. Self‑produced with dusty drums and soulful chops, the album hits a distinctly ’90s‑centric groove while firing off tongue‑in‑cheek commentary on culture’s decline. Palumbo’s quick wit and conversational flow suit the rugged beats, and features from Kurious, Psycho Les, and Q‑Unique add authentic veteran flavor. It’s clever, cohesive, and worth a spin for anyone who still wants Hip Hop laced with humor, grit, and head‑nod tradition.

Release date: December 9, 2025. 

Suga Free - Mr. P Body

Pomona legend Suga Free signs off in style with Mr. P Body, a 19‑track farewell packed with bounce, wit, and California sunshine. Announced as his final studio album, the project feels like a celebration and reflection rolled into one—blending sharp humor, veteran confidence, and that unmistakable “pimp‑talk” cadence that made him one of the West Coast’s most distinctive voices.

Now nearly three decades removed from his classic Street Gospel debut, Suga Free still raps with the same conversational rhythm that blurs between sermon and stand‑up routine. Joined by longtime collaborator DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, and Daz Dillinger, he revisits G‑funk’s slick bass and talk‑box sparkle without ever sounding dated. Cuts like “Who Can Do That,” “Bad Lil Bixch,” and “With the Flow” prove he can still out‑slick anyone in the room, while “Sunny Side Up,” featuring his daughter Royal Rock, turns torch‑passing into pure family groove.

Production from Quik, ProHoeZak, and others keeps the vibe elastic—funky, melodic, and sun‑drenched the way West Coast rap should be. The result is more than a nostalgia trip; it’s a teach‑back session from one of the region’s wittiest stylists. Mr. P Body may close Suga Free’s catalog, but it does so on the high notes that built his reputation: humor, game, and timeless funk. More than a solid West Coast‑vibed album—it’s a must for anyone who still wants their Hip Hop smooth, freaky, and full of character.

Release date: December 17, 2025.

Z-Ro - Unappreciated

Nearly three decades into his career, Houston legend Z‑Ro delivers Unappreciated, his 28th studio album and one of his strongest late‑period releases. The Mo City Don’s deep‑voiced mix of melody and menace remains unmatched, turning pain and perseverance into anthems for outsiders. Over moody, stripped‑down Southern production, he revisits familiar themes—betrayal, survival, and faith in self—but with sharper focus. Tracks like “KKK,” “Ro Come Bacc,” and “Me Against All Y’all” show his fire still burns. Minor missteps aside, this is another honest, soul‑heavy statement from a Screwed Up Click veteran still proving why he’s Texas royalty.

Release date: December 19, 2025.

Fat Pat - Dreams to Reality: A Tribute To Fat Pat

Dreams to Reality: A Tribute to Fat Pat brings Fat Pat’s voice back into Houston’s current sound without drifting from what made him important. T. Gray builds clean, low-riding production around Pat’s unreleased vocals, giving the record a warm, street-level feel rooted in slab culture. Pat’s commanding delivery cuts through the new beats with ease, and the features—Slim Thug, Lil Keke, Paul Wall, Pimp C, and others—add distinct Houston flavors across the tracklist. The album moves quickly, keeps its focus on rhythm and attitude, and gives Pat’s tone the space it needs. It’s a strong, respectfully assembled tribute that honors his legacy without turning it into nostalgia.

Release date: December 4, 2025.

Best EPs

• Solomon Childs, Shogun Assason & Darkim Be Allah – Child God
• A-F-R-O – No More Patience
• Eto & NicoJP – Sicilian Codes
• Planet Asia – Thugterranean
• Top Hooter & Machacha – Keep You Waiting
• J.U.S. (Bruiser Brigade) – The Treasure Map
• Reek Osama & SkumBag Diggs – Skums & Roses
• The Musalini & Marco Denelle – Snowflakes
• Fel Sweetenberg – Reign of the Giants – Part 2
• Jack Jetson & Illinformed – Permanent Vacation
• Blu, MED & Bane Capital – Good Men Die Like Dogs
• Dusty Renoylds – Mausoleum
• MotionPlus & A-F-R-O – Antiquity
• Mic Mountain & Tronbeatz – MicTronics
• Sleep Sinatra – Times Of Peril
• Deniro Farrar & Child Actor – Raw Materials
• Young Hump – The Holiday Hump EP