2. Pieces of a Man by Mick Jenkins
Mick Jenkins has a deep commanding presence matched by the tone of his voice. In 2017, we marked Jenkins as one of the Top 5 artists to check for in 2018. This year, he dropped Pieces of a Man. The project starts off in what sounds like a poetry set where he is delivering some free thoughts. Pieces of A Man is a must listen and provides a peek into the life of a Chicago rapper who is not locked into the trappings of drill. Take a listen to the project below.