Future - EVOL (2016)

From the moment a ratcheting hi-hat introduces “Ain’t No Time,” Future brings fiery intensity to EVOL, leaving behind the syrupy laments of DS2 with confidence and muscle. The Atlanta rapper’s inspirations haven’t changed—he’s still reveling in champagne baths, sexual conquest, and the spoils of fame—but he leans forward with forceful energy on highlights like “Maybach” and “Lie to Me.” The album’s steamiest moment, “Low Life,” adds a seductive guest vocal from The Weeknd.