A Great Year For Music!!
Random Access Memories - Daft Punk
Released May 17, 2013
If the cover art doesn't already catch your attention, than
their Hit Single "Get Lucky" ft. Pharrell definitely will. The smooth
classic sounds are what made
Random Access Memories probably the best album of
2013. This Vevo audio alone has over 150 million views on Youtube. The lead
single "Get Lucky" became an international success, peaking in the
top 10 in 32 countries.
Random Access Memories garnered three Grammy
nominations, including Album of the Year, while "Get Lucky" received
two nominations, including Record of the Year. Certified Platinum album.
Yeezus - Kanye West
Released
June 18, 2013
Yes,
Yeezus makes the list, for all of the viewers that disagree with Kanye's latest album. Although
Yeezus peaked at number 1 likely because of all the controversy behind the album,
Yeezus sales declined from the first week being out sold by J. Cole's
Born Sinner. However,
Yeezus makes this list because this is a great album. The production on the album is flawless, and the outspoken "in your face" lyrics explains the entire album.
The album received rave reviews from music critics, who considered
Yeezus
among West's best work and praised the different sound. However, it was
met with mixed reactions from the public, with divided opinions
emerging after the album had an internet leak four days before release. Certified Gold album.
Magna Carta Holy Grail - Jay Z
Released
July 4, 2013
MCHG was a sneak attack to the industry that blew up the
charts! This well rounded solid album deserves to be on this list, not only
because of the sales but also because of the quality. Timberland has definitely
out done himself this year, because the production on MCHG was flawless. The
beats, the lyrics, and features (with the exception of Rick Ross) were cohesive
and solid. Well Done Hov! (Side note: let’s be real a 2 year old could've written
Rick Ross verse). Certified Platinum album.
Born Sinner - J. Cole
Released
June 18, 2013
J. Cole's sophomore album
Born Sinner, satisfied his fans especially with the lead single, "Power Trip."
Born Sinner finally granted J. Cole his title as being one of the best in the game, although his fans were already aware of his abilities. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 297,000 copies in its first week of release. After two weeks of being at number two,
Born Sinner climbed to number one in its third week. Certified Gold album. Good job Cole, but now you need to get a platinum album (we're sick of the gold's).
Nothing Was The Same - Drake
Released
September 20, 2013
If you have listened to
Nothing Was The Same, it's really not much you can say, other than just great! I'm still listening to this album like the album was released yesterday. The solid delivery throughout the album, of course awesome lyrics and the production is why
Nothing Was The Same, exceeded critics expectations. The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 selling 658,000 copies in it's first week of release. It also debuted within the top two positions in Canada, Denmark, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Certified Platinum album.
The 20/20 Experience - Justin Timberlake
Released
March 15, 2013
The year 2013 was definitely the year of JT!
The 20/20 Experience solidifies this, especially with his hit singles "Suit & Tie," and "Mirrors."
The 20/20 Experience received generally favorable reviews from music critics.
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard with first-week sales of 968,000 copies, becoming Timberlake's second
number one album on the chart and best-selling debut week of his solo
career. Of course I didn't forget about Timberlakes's second released album of this year,
The 20/20 Experience part 2 but I simply wanted others to make the list. Certified Platinum album.
The Electric Lady - Janelle Monae
Released
September 6, 2013
Although highly under sold in my book,
The Electric Lady has versatility like no other, with meaningful lyrics to match. Debuting at number 5 on Billboard Janelle topped her debut album
The ArchAndroid with the sales and charts. This album serves as the fourth and fifth installments of her seven-part
Metropolis concept series. Musically,
The Electric Lady incorporates influences of neo-soul, funk gospel, jazz and rock.
Beyonce - Beyonce
Released
December 13, 2013
Beyoncé was probably the most influential album of this
year, because of the unexpected sales alongside of a surprise album. Knowles
released Beyoncé without any promotion, only by simply tweeting and announcing
that fans were able to buy her new album. This album showed a new side of Beyoncé
getting mixed reviews from the public and critics. The surprise album Beyoncé
debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with three-day sales of 617,213
digital copies, giving Knowles her fifth consecutive number-one. Certified
Platinum album.
Doris - Earl Sweatshirt
Released
August 20, 2013
Earl Sweatshirt is definitely one of the most underrated rap artist today, and Doris proves that statement. Earl challenges audiences with his word play, interesting flow, and unique lyricism. Upon its release,
Doris was met with universal critical acclaim from music critics, including perfect scores by
The Guardian and
Los Angeles Times,
which praised Sweatshirt's rhyme schemes and lyrics along with the
gritty underground production. The album also fared well commercially
debuting at number five on the US Billboard and number one on US Top Rap albums chart.
Bangerz - Miley Cyrus
Released
October 4, 2013
Miley Cyrus should've made some kind of history with this years
Bangerz. The hit single "We Can't Stop" sparked up the now international twerking movement. Although the epidemic has been going on in African-American communities years prior to Miley introducing this internationally, but this began the start of her hit album
Bangerz. Miley's second single "Wrecking Ball" video sparked a number of controversies for being both sexual and graphic.
Bangerz received mixed to positive reviews from music critics,
who appreciated its overall production and originality, but were
ambivalent towards Cyrus' public persona. The record debuted at number
one on the U.S.
Billboard with first-week sales of 270,000 copies. Certified Gold album.
Take a look at Horizon - 5 am in Georgia while your at it!
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