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25 Best HipHop Albums
20012001 by Dr. Dre
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An epic. Landmark beats with the finest production ever seen on a hip hop album.
All Eyez on MeAll Eyez on Me by 2Pac
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The best lyricist the world has ever heard, in his prime. Pure enjoyment.
All of the AboveAll of the Above by J-Live
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Some of the best unknown hip hop. Underground, but sounds that should be heard.
The Black AlbumThe Black Album by Jay-Z
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It's just hip hop. Plain and simple and pure.
Black on Both SidesBlack on Both Sides by Mos Def
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Introducing...Mos Def. Old school with a new school rhyme style. Hard to hate.
Black StarBlack Star by Mos Def
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Mos Def again. With Talib. A superb duo. This album is close to perfect.
Blazing ArrowBlazing Arrow by Blackalicious
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More underground. Soulful melodic sounds. A wide array of class.
The College DropoutThe College Dropout by Kanye West
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The best mainstream album since Dre's 2001. The production nearly equals it.
DeliverenceDeliverence by Bubba Sparxxx
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Bubba isn't popular but this album shows he should be. Needs more depth but enjoyable.
The Future Is Now: Platinum EditionThe Future Is Now: Platinum Edition by Non Phixion
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Strong debut. Furious, aggressive and needed in the hip hop world.
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'Get Rich Or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent
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One of the biggest artists of recent charts. Likeable and lovable, a bit too chauvenistic.
Illmatic: Parental AdvisoryIllmatic: Parental Advisory by Nas
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Maybe the best hip hop album ever. Basic and simple and perfect.
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us BackIt Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy
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Original. Classic. Inspired hip hop itself. Hard to avoid when discussing the subject.
Liquid SwordsLiquid Swords by Genius/GZA
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Proving the skills hidden in the Clan. Adding to and adapting the Wu Tang's empire.
The Lost Tapes Vol.1The Lost Tapes Vol.1 by Nas
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Another Nas classic that put him up there with the greats.
The Marshall Mathers LPThe Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem
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The album that proved Eminem's worth.
Me Against the WorldMe Against the World by 2Pac
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The best lyricist ever delicately displays his skills. Acutely artistic and excellent.
Ready To DieReady To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
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An absoloute must-have. Soulful, funky. Centrally at the heart of hip hop.
Reflection Eternal [Train Of Thought]Reflection Eternal [Train Of Thought] by Talib Kweli Hi-Tek
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Talib again. Untainted flows and classic hip hop. Definately hard to ignore.
Soul On IceSoul On Ice by Ras Kass
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Underground and undistinguished. Worth shouting about.
StillmaticStillmatic by Nas
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Nas had tough acts to follow. But he successfully did. Some excellent content.
Straight Outta CashvilleStraight Outta Cashville by Young Buck
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It could be Dr Dre but it's new and fresh and timely. The best G Unit album.
The Supreme ClienteleThe Supreme Clientele by Ghostface Killah
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Another Wu masterpiece. But more hypnotic and melodic and soulful.
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan
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At the forefront of hip hop. Completely packed with strength and skill.
White People: Parental AdvisoryWhite People: Parental Advisory by Handsome Boy Modeling School
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Unexpected and unforseen, but nonetheless unbelievable.