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Top 20 Real Hip-Hop Albums (no order)
Return of the Boom BapReturn of the Boom Bap by Krs 1
Buy new: £7.45 / Used from: £4.75
Fav album by the teacher... boom bap says it all really, great heavy beats, with typical KRS mcing
Funky TechnicianFunky Technician by Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth
Buy used from: £5.96
One of the very best rappers there has ever been rapping over beats which have been produced to a very very high standard
IllmaticIllmatic by Nas
Buy used from: £3.44
The best hip-hop album ever, no question. Perfect production, unsurpassed, deep, poetic rapping. Not a bad track anywhere to be seen.
The Low End TheoryThe Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Buy new: £7.99 / Used from: £4.39
Amazing album that never gets old. Incredible musically, the best in jazzy hip-hop
To the East BlackwarTo the East Blackwar by X-Clan
Buy new: £6.50 / Used from: £4.54
Bizarre Ride II the PharcydeBizarre Ride II the Pharcyde by Pharcyde
Buy used from: £7.95
Personal favourite of mine. Innovative, original, unique, fun... superb
One for AllOne for All by Brand Nubian
Buy used from: £3.74
Afrocentric, funky beats, great rhymes, very soulful
Paul's BoutiquePaul's Boutique by The Beastie Boys
Buy new: £6.52 / Used from: £3.77
Incredible album, doesnt sound dated at all despite its age. Truley revolutionary sampling. Best Beastie Boys album iv heard by far.
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.74
Got me into hip-hop. Gritty, dirty, raw
Ready To DieReady To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Buy used from: £5.50
Lifestylez Ov Da Poor and Dangerous [Us Import]Lifestylez Ov Da Poor and Dangerous [Us Import] by Big L
Buy new: £6.52 / Used from: £3.49
A Wolf in Sheep's ClothingA Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Black Sheep
Buy used from: £4.54
A very unique album. Superb feel to it.
The Score: Refugee CampThe Score: Refugee Camp by Fugees
Buy new: £4.26 / Used from: £0.09
Jurassic 5Jurassic 5 by Jurassic 5
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.90
3 Feet High and Rising: Expanded Edition3 Feet High and Rising: Expanded Edition by De La Soul
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £3.57
Contemporary Jeep MusicContemporary Jeep Music by Da King & I
Buy used from: £34.46
Dont sleep on this album because it is amazing. Get hold of a copy however you can (even though it can be quite expensive)
Live and Let DieLive and Let Die by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
Buy used from: £33.58
Breaking AtomsBreaking Atoms by Main Source
Buy new: £6.19 / Used from: £4.59
Illadelp HalflifeIlladelp Halflife by The Roots
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £5.26
Stunts, Blunts & Hip-HopStunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop by Diamond
Buy new: £5.58 / Used from: £3.63
All these albums are essential for any collection of Hip-Hop... buy them all now!