AOTY #8: Jay Rock – “Redemption”
After a life-threatening motorcycle crash in 2017, Jay Rock was looking for his “Redemption” in 2018 and did just that. Serving as his third official studio album, “Redemption” is easily Jay’s best body of work to date.
The LP starts off strong with “The Bloodiest” which sets the tone for the rest of the project. Cuts like “For What It’s Worth” “Knock It Off” “ES Tales” and “WIN” are all vintage Jay Rock.
The TDE rapper also tapped some dope guest features and used them perfectly; J. Cole on “OSOM” Future on “King’s Dead” and his fellow label-mates K.Dot for “Wow Freestyle” and SZA on “Redemption.”
Usually out-shined by his fellow TDE members, 2018 was definitely Jay Rock’s year to shine and “Redemption” was his trophy. If it wasn’t such a crowded year for Hip-Hop, the LP probably could’ve cracked many top 5 lists but I’m comfortable giving him the solid #8 spot.
“WIN!” “WIN!” “WIN!”
