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2022 Music

Essence: The 5 Best Albums Of 2022

29 December 2022

Renaissance - Beyoncé

Essence: The 5 Best Albums Of 2022

[see also 2025 • 2024 • 2023]

  1. Renaissance
    Beyoncé
  2. Dawn FM
    The Weeknd
  3. Gemini Rights
    Steve Lacy
  4. SOS
    SZA
  5. Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
    Kendrick Lamar

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