We are delighted to announce that the Albumism family continues to expand with the exciting addition of Jesse Ducker. The Oakland, California native and passionate hip-hop expert enriches and diversifies our content offerings, and we look forward to his fresh perspectives in the future. We encourage the Albumism community to check out his inaugural article for the site, a thoughtful review of De La Soul’s long awaited new album and the Anonymous Nobody….

More about Jesse:

Jesse Ducker has been obsessed with music since he listened to his Tubby the Tuba record every morning before pre-school. He became a hip-hop head in 1984 after hearing King of Rock and never looked back. He’s been a music journalist and a DJ/radio personality for over two decades. Follow Jesse on Twitter via @j_ducker.

Jesse’s 5 Favorite Albums of All Time:

Amy Winehouse’s Second & Final Album ‘Back to Black’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

Uncomfortable, raw and resoundingly real, the late-great singer’s second and final album is soul music of the highest quality that will stand the test well beyond fifteen years.

XTC’s ‘Skylarking’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

With a bevy of great songs beyond the controversial hit single “Dear God,” ‘Skylarking’ can easily be considered the finest album of XTC’s career.

Black Sheep’s Debut Album ‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

While the Native Tongues influence is unmistakably evident, Black Sheep’s debut LP contains plenty that distinguishes the duo from their musical siblings.