We could playact these record album for hour and hours .

2024 has been a truly exceptional year for music. From R&B and pop to hip-hop, Latin, country, and jazz, artists have been bringing it, creating music that not only entertains but leaves a lasting impression.

Here are 20 albums that we on the BuzzFeedpop cultureteam have been loving so far.

20.We Don’t Trust You, Metro Boomin and Future

19.One of Wun, Gunna

18.Don’t Forget Me, Maggie Rogers

17.Fine Ho, Stay, Flo Milli

16.World Wide Whack, Tierra Whack

15.American Dream, 21 Savage

14.Scarlet 2 Claude, Doja Cat

13.Coming Home, Usher

12.Radical Optimism, Dua Lipa

11.empathogen,Willow

10.Timeless, Kaytranada

9.Brat, Charli XCX

8.Orquídeas, Kali Uchis

7.Dopamine, Normani

6.Eternal Sunshine, Ariana Grande

5.Atavista, Childish Gambino

4.Hit Me Hard and Soft, Billie Eilish

3.Tyla, Tyla

2.Born in the Wild, Tems

1.COWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé

Person with headphones dancing, wearing a shiny, textured outfit. Hands raised, eyes closed, expressing a sense of immersion in the music

Metro Boomin and A$AP Rocky on album cover. Metro Boomin in a tuxedo with a bandana, A$AP Rocky in a tank top with suspender pants and arm tattoos. Explicit content warning

An illustrated Gunna head covered by a sheer fabric adorned with floral patterns. Visible are tattoos on his back and shoulders and they are wearing a pearl necklace

Flo Milli lying on her side wearing a colorful striped dress, bright hair, and a purse hanging from the heel of her shoes

Tierra Whack poses in a theatrical costume resembling a clown, seated on a crescent moon in front of a large playing card backdrop. The image includes an explicit content advisory

A young 21 Savage smiles in the background with faded text overlay, including phrases like "Savage," "Immigrant," and "American Dream"

The image shows an extreme close-up of Doja Cat's head with short blonde curls and a Parental Advisory warning in the bottom right corner

A shirtless Usher is seen from behind, holding a peach near his shoulder. He is wearing a silver necklace with a large cross pendant and has multiple tattoos on his arms and back

Dua Lipa swimming next to a large shark fin in open water with a distant horizon

Willow smiles widely with an afro hairstyle, showing their teeth adorned with unique jewelry. She has tattoos on their shoulder and is resting her arms on a surface

Kaytranada sits with a serious expression on a dark couch, wearing a jacket. The image conveys a moody and intense ambiance

The image displays the word "brat" centered on a plain neon background

Kali Uchis poses artistically with flowers adorning her body in a floral-themed photoshoot

Normani poses in dark leather lingerie on a rocket-shaped object

Two versions of Ariana Grande wearing her hair in long ponytails and leaning close to the other. One version of Ariana has a tattoo on her neck.

The image consists only of the text "ATAVISTA" in the center

Billie Eilish in dark clothing floating underwater near an upside-down door

Tyla poses in a shimmering outfit with iridescent details and denim shorts, against a plain backdrop. Her long, wavy hair cascades over her shoulders

Tems poses confidently with an afro hairstyle, adorned in large statement jewelry including a choker necklace and bangles, against a dark background

Beyoncé dressed as a cowgirl with long white hair, white hat, and patriotic attire, riding a white horse while holding an American flag and wearing a sash labeled "Cowboy Carter"