Cosmogramma LP (Warp Records)

At 26, Flying Lotus, also known as Steve Ellison, pushed boundaries with "Cosmogramma," his third album. This space opera, blending live instrumentation with electronic manipulation, ventured beyond hip-hop into futuristic fusion, resonating with free jazz and an array of electronic and dance styles. Thundercat, Laura Darlington, and Thom Yorke contribute meditative melodies.