Maps

Maps is a collaborative studio album by rapper Billy Woods and producer Kenny Segal. It was released through Backwoodz Studioz on May 5, 2023, and features guest appearances from Elucid, Danny Brown, Aesop Rock, Quelle Chris, ShrapKnel, Benjamin Booker, and Samuel T. Herring. The album was preceded by two singles: "FaceTime", which was released on April 12, 2023, and "Soft Landing", which was released on May 3, 2023. Maps is a hip-hop concept album about traveling and being in transit, inspired by Woods' experiences on tour in the early 2020s. Its instrumentals feature elements of jazz and boom bap. The album was widely acclaimed by critics, with Woods' lyrics and storytelling being especially singled out for praise; Maps has been described as one of 2023's best albums by outlets such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.

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