2019: Albums of the Year (#100 - 91)

The albums I really enjoyed this year... Click the album title to listen, enjoy!

100. Wun Two - Pirata (Vinyl Digital)

A pirate-themed beattape with an Ugly God-narrated storyline by one of Germany's top lo-fi beatmakers...
Listen to 'Chapter One'

99. Susobrino - La Hoja De Eucalipto (Rebel Up)

Intriguing organic electronics with a latin twist by a young talented Belgian kid...

Listen to 'La Marcha'

98. Abstract Orchestra - Madvillain Vol. 2 (ATA)
Excellent big band take on some of our all-time favourites...
Listen to 'Rainbows'

97. Ryan Porter - Force for Good (World Galaxy)
Porter gathered the L.A.'s finest (Kamasi, Thundercat, Brandon Coleman, Miles Mosley and many others) for this impressive tribute to John Coltrane...
Listen to 'Carriacou'

96. Blackwave. - Are We Still Dreaming? (Sony)
Jazzy and catchy hiphop form a young Antwerp duo with international potential...
Listen to 'Up There'

95. Mark Kavuma - The Banger Factory (Ubuntu)
His sound may not seem as hip as that of some of his peers, but the London-via-Uganda trumpter still came through with one of the most impressive jazz albums of the year...
Listen to 'The Banger Factory'

94. Harleighblu & Bluestaeb - She (HHV)
Harleighblu and Bluestaeb focused on bringin' back those 90s hiphop/R&B/neosoul-vibes... Most impressive release yet for both artists...
Listen to 'Queeen Dem'

93. Roc Marciano - Marcielago (not on label)
Raw beats and gritty tracks on this latest project from our favourite mumblegangster...
Listen to 'Richard Gear'

92. Liquid Saloon - Liquid Saloon (Raw Tapes)

Tel Aviv-based trio blending jazz, afrobeat and highlife on their eponymous debut album...
Listen to 'Polaroid Banana'

91. Nubiyan Twist - Jungle Run (Strut)

London-based collective lacing their jazzy electronics with latin; Brazilian and African elements to great effect...
Listen to 'Jungle Run'

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