Denmark Vessey – Don’t Drink The Kool Aid.

Shout out to rappers who aren’t friends with Gwyneth Paltrow. Don’t Drink The Kool Aid was one of my favorite rap albums of 2013 for its casual vibe. It’s like the kids banging on the desks grew up and got jobs, but kept the same fun, scrappy approach to rap but now with a worldly sense of humor and better beats. If you’re pressed for time, check out track 15, “Wootie” — I’m still parsing Cavalier’s verse three months later.