Original Pirate Material by The Streets - 2002, Music

British rap. Sounds like a terrible idea, but it's not.

I'll Sleep When You're Dead, El-P - 2007, Music

Dark, dystopic, with complex soundscapes. Pretty damn good, sounds Del-influenced.

Graduation, Kanye West - 2007, Music

Solid. Overhyped; not his best, but improves upon further listening.

Kala, M.I.A. - 2007, Music

ADD-addled British Sri Lankan world-beat rapper -- good for running to.