"So f*ckin' soulful" (c) Jay-Z

I'm not sure what this list says about me, but these are my 4 favorite Hip Hop albums released this year... so far. They are all very different, but there is a soul vibe in all of them that is undeniable.

There is one more, which if I didn't mention it there are some people who might want to kick my ass. Since it was actually released years ago, but re-issued this year, I consider it to be an honorable mention.