With his third studio album, Detroit’s Big Sean sounds like he’s finally taking things seriously all while keeping his clever wordplay and incomparable spirit intact. Dark Sky Paradise also features a wide guest list (Kanye, Drake, Lil Wayne), but where they might have outshone Sean on past releases, here the rapper holds his own against some of the modern greats. The album won’t be considered a classic, but there’s enough bangers and lyrical work here to tide us over till whatever the rapper decides to do next.
Track Picks: “Blessings”, “All Your Fault”, “I Don’t Fuck With You”, “Paradise”
Fun Fact: Kanye has executively produced all of Sean’s albums.