Dälek discuss their favorite albums of 2022

This year, industrial rap duo Dälek released a new LP, Precipice, and celebrated the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, From Filthy Tongue of Gods and Griots. The Newark, NJ-based pair have now shared a list of their favorite releases of 2022, with picks from billy woods, ELUCID, King Garbage, Moor Mother, Hannah Jadagu, and more. Read on for the list, in no particular order.

Dälek's Favorite Albums of 2022

billy woods – Aethiopes

billy woods paints abstract pictures with his powerful words. Loving the production coming out of Brooklyn’s Backwoodz Studios. Aethiopes is an exercise in minimalism, crafted gorgeously.

Fatboi Sharif – Preaching in Havana

Sharif excites me about the future of experimental Hip Hop, with his wordplay, sonic textures, and fearlessness. Always pushing the boundaries.

King Garbage – Heavy Metal Greasy Love

Easily one of my favorite AOTY and not because we are labelmates. Soulful, deep, and endlessly musically interesting. R&B in the tradition of Motown but futuristic all at the same time. This is like some North Cackalacka/D’Angelo shit. I was blown away when Patton played this for me.

Black Thought & Dangermouse – Cheat Codes

Hands down one of the best MCs of all time. Black Thought is just getting better with age and with every release. His control lyrically and stylistically shine on Dangermouse’s soulful production.

ELUCID – I Told Bessie

Not to be outdone by his Armand Hammer partner, billy woods, ELUCID delivered an absolute gem. I Told Bessie showcases his impeccable rhyme styles and lyricism. Production is almost meditative. You can get lost in this album. Again, what Backwoodz Studios is releasing is so dope. Have to give love to Willie Green, who is mixing and mastering these joints.

Young Prizms – Drifter

Beautifully crafted Shoegaze. I stumbled upon this album on 89.1 WFDU. Honeydew is a hauntingly catchy song. The whole album lets you just melt into it. Amazing band. I hope there is