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General => General Discussion => Music => Topic started by: RedX on May 29, 2011, 04:38:50 PM

Title: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: RedX on May 29, 2011, 04:38:50 PM

My two favorites:
Dizzee Rascal - Boy In Da Corner
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fe/Dizee_Rascal_Album_Boy_in_da_Corner.jpg/220px-Dizee_Rascal_Album_Boy_in_da_Corner.jpg)

and

Madvillain - Madvillainy
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5e/Madvillainy_cover.png/220px-Madvillainy_cover.png)

Which albums do you guys love most in this genre ^^

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Blaze on May 29, 2011, 04:42:01 PM

All you need.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k10O9FWTRzU/TNCsG0vvKzI/AAAAAAAAAz0/bilC88p0Bw0/s1600/wu_tang_clan_enter_the_wu_tang_36_chambers-f.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kz-EZlTuL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Valikai on May 29, 2011, 04:55:40 PM

Definitely "Get Rich Or Die Trying"

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: The Big V on May 30, 2011, 02:35:09 AM

This

Quote from: Blaze on May 29, 2011, 04:42:01 PM

All you need.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k10O9FWTRzU/TNCsG0vvKzI/AAAAAAAAAz0/bilC88p0Bw0/s1600/wu_tang_clan_enter_the_wu_tang_36_chambers-f.jpg)

Ready To Die

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/97/Ready_To_Die.jpg)

MM...Food

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8a/Mmfood.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_t8ZGGRNPYyU/TRnWR-tJq3I/AAAAAAAAAFs/jVlG_ORBKuA/s1600/nas_illmatic_pv.jpg)

illmatic

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/PublicEnemyItTakesaNationofMillionstoHoldUsBack.jpg)

PE - It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

There are many more but these are the must-hear albums if you are into hip-hop

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: 灰野敬二 on May 30, 2011, 03:06:38 AM

(http://www.dranksinatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/nujabes1.gif)

(http://lamusicblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Cunninlynguists-Oneirology.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tHbN9hIq04Y/TV7n6_pzQSI/AAAAAAAAE5s/D_fkftypHQQ/s1600/The+Roots-Things+Fall+Apart-Jpn+Retail-1999-CMS.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Artifex on May 30, 2011, 03:10:46 AM

Illmatic is the #1

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_14RvRsWi7wY/RvzmKfR5ZkI/AAAAAAAAABM/-00NH362HRU/s1600/game-the-documentary.jpg) is also gud :a-cheer:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: 灰野敬二 on May 30, 2011, 03:14:30 AM

Quote from: Artifex on May 30, 2011, 03:10:46 AM

Illmatic is the #1

Yeah if you're like... 12 or something.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: arKy on May 30, 2011, 03:46:59 AM

imo , (in no order)

Duo Kie - De Cerebri Mortis
J Dilla - The Shining / Donuts
Quarashi - Jinx / Guerrilla Disco
SFDK - Odisea en el Lodo / 2005
Violadores del Verso - Vicios y Virtudes / R de Rumba / Vivir Para Contarlo / Genios
Big L - The Big Picture
Nas - Illmatic
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Strength & Loyalty
Capaz - Ultimo Cigarro
Ice Cube - Death Certificate
Gang Starr - Moment of Truth / The Ownerz
MED - Push Comes to Shove
Snowgoons - Black Snow / Kraftwerk
Toteking - Lado Oscuro de Ganhdi
Notorious Big - Ready To Die

And more .... :lol:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: The Big V on May 30, 2011, 03:59:57 AM

Education

KRS-ONE & Marley Marl "Hip Hop Lives" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWa4UpajKTc#ws)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on May 30, 2011, 11:52:26 AM

Quote from: Blaze on May 29, 2011, 04:42:01 PM

All you need.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k10O9FWTRzU/TNCsG0vvKzI/AAAAAAAAAz0/bilC88p0Bw0/s1600/wu_tang_clan_enter_the_wu_tang_36_chambers-f.jpg)
Quote from: The Big V on May 30, 2011, 02:35:09 AM
MM...Food

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8a/Mmfood.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_t8ZGGRNPYyU/TRnWR-tJq3I/AAAAAAAAAFs/jVlG_ORBKuA/s1600/nas_illmatic_pv.jpg)

illmatic

GZA - Liquid Swords
(http://dkpresents.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/gza-_genius_-liquid-swords.jpg)
MF DOOM & MF Grimm - Special Herbs and Spices Vol. 1
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TWtS0SVIgQI/TGLrPu0Rt5I/AAAAAAAAAZM/xtLLZPlf0To/s1600/5.jpg[/url])
Gangstarr - Full Clip: A decade of Gang Starr
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tPF70SUzaRM/S9cHjSTll5I/AAAAAAAAAi4/KoQk5E56pUE/s1600/full+clip.jpg)
and Masta Ace - Slaughtahouse ofc
(http://srv3.imghost.ge/out.php/i36663_MastaAceSlaughtaHouse.jpg)

No Lil Waynes and Soulja Boys please...

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: RedX on May 30, 2011, 11:56:12 AM

Guys, thanks so much for all the response, I'm gonna be checking out some of this. Already listened through Oneirology and put it on my iPod, that shit was just the kinda thing I was looking for, brilliant.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Squeak on May 30, 2011, 12:00:10 PM

(http://www.hiphoppulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/WC-Revenge_Of_The_Barracude-Cover.jpg)

This album is huge! It gives back that original old-school felling; whenever i start listening to it, i just cant stop!
I recommend to everyone, check out some songs of it on youtube, or buy it, and give some feedbacks of it!

WC "That's What I'm Talking About" official video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlcCN9704Hg#ws)

Always listen to it on 720p & max volume!

E: Oh, i want that beard!

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: RedX on February 08, 2012, 04:12:30 PM

buuuump

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: The Big V on February 08, 2012, 04:53:12 PM

Not the best here but they have lots of great songs in their albums. Its a shame groups like these arent that much popular

Art Of Verse - Atop A Starlit Canopy

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3673/artofverseatopastarlitc.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/artofverseatopastarlitc.jpg/)

Atlas - Beauty And The Blues

(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/632/beautyandthebluescova.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/beautyandthebluescova.jpg/)

http://thismusicismylife.blogspot.com/2010/08/atlas-beauty-and-blues.html (http://thismusicismylife.blogspot.com/2010/08/atlas-beauty-and-blues.html)

Lushlife - Cassette City

(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5788/lushlifecover.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/lushlifecover.png/)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on February 09, 2012, 02:46:34 AM

All right, time for an update:
(http://www.bloguez.com/uploads/img_18/184273/bdahwoh-capone-n-noreaga-the-war-report-Capone-N-Noreaga_-_The_War_Report.jpg)
(http://ring.cdandlp.com/oldiers/photo_grande/114803411.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-quCmDDjDkB0/Te0ey8jeq_I/AAAAAAAAAR8/us-1dzbCSl8/s400/redman-muddywaters-front.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FMUD-d-SQyQ/TZu3e3dsqrI/AAAAAAAAAUU/QMB1kFJmSDk/s1600/smif_n_wessun_-_dah_shinin_a1.jpg)
This is probably the best hip hop album ever made:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uiZd1WJpXbk/TpmpTS-Fa_I/AAAAAAAAAF8/Wh97DDsGHcY/s1600/ini.jpg)
(http://images.hhv.de/catalog/detail_big/00007/7840.jpg)
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg241/scaled.php?server=241&filename=r5539761160828825mv0.jpg&res=medium)
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007YJGFE.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
(http://bubblegumcage3.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/big_l.jpg)
And last, but not least:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/41/A_Tear_for_the_Ghetto.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Arnax on February 09, 2012, 03:15:34 AM

(http://geoclan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mos_def-the_ecstatic_b.jpg)

DDX recommended me to listen to the album some time ago and I love it. I also adore the soundtrack from Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, especially this song:

Killah Priest - From Then Till Now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm-jkqwz2HM#)

rap instrumental :mellow:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on February 09, 2012, 08:23:36 AM

(http://www.stonesthrow.com/uploads/images/product/detail/big-shots-1.jpg)
Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Big Shots

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Kukiel on February 09, 2012, 09:02:11 AM

Quote from: 灰野敬二 on May 30, 2011, 03:14:30 AM

Quote from: Artifex on May 30, 2011, 03:10:46 AM
Illmatic is the #1

Yeah if you're like... 12 or something.

:ajaja:

(http://rockthatfont.com/wp-content/images/delasoul-stakesishigh.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g9k66khzCPA/TniKhfg74PI/AAAAAAAADe8/X9iiqclqPrM/s1600/frente.jpg)
(http://22millst.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/mos-def-both-sides-cover.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on February 09, 2012, 09:54:22 AM

Some classics I forgot to mention:
(http://www.amiright.com/album-covers/images/album-RunDMC-King-of-Rock.jpg)
(http://www.fastlanemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/grandmaster-flash.jpg)
(http://www.rapreviews.com/coverart/criminalminded.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: NuclearDeath on February 09, 2012, 10:25:44 AM

I'm asking to the specialist, eminem never did a good hip-hop album ?

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Genyus on February 09, 2012, 10:37:07 AM

Gangstarr is oldschool legend:
(http://www.bluntedpundits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Gang-Starr-Moment-Of-Truth.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: RedX on February 09, 2012, 11:01:51 AM

Quote from: NuclearDeath on February 09, 2012, 10:25:44 AM

I'm asking to the specialist, eminem never did a good hip-hop album ?

You don't have to be a specialist to have an opinion :P I like both Encore and The Eminem Show (they're the only ones I remember), and I think they're both critically acclaimed albums. I guess I should re-listen to Marshall Mathers LP as it's gotten good reviews from both users and reviewers at metacritic (oh yes, I am a slave to metacritic mwaha)

Thanks for getting this thread back in action guys, I had already gotten my hands on most of the ones mentioned before my bump, so now I have some more to look forward to :happy:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on February 09, 2012, 11:05:04 AM

Quote from: NuclearDeath on February 09, 2012, 10:25:44 AM

I'm asking to the specialist, eminem never did a good hip-hop album ?

Eminem is a lyrical genius (especially related to his older stuff, like heard on albums: "Infinite" and "The Marshall Mathers LP"). He didn't stray much away from his style, after all that has happened to him during his life he finally made it and he's a happy person now (well, I suppose he is). He did some commercial stuff here and there but his lyrical capabilities are still at level.
As Red said:

Quote from: Red on February 09, 2012, 11:01:51 AM

You don't have to be a specialist to have an opinion :P

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Kukiel on February 09, 2012, 11:29:38 AM

Eminem has a number of great songs, actually.

This one is a masterpiece.
Eminem - Stan Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RMI_Pc4exc#)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on February 13, 2012, 07:22:14 AM

(http://images.hhv.de/catalog/detail_big/00121/121578.jpg)
How could I forget one of the best hip-hop instrumental albums... Onra is a genius.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Blaze on February 13, 2012, 07:39:39 AM

(http://checktherhime.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/b000000zsy_01__sclzzzzzzz_.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e1/RakimPIF.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0wLiGO-yk_Q/SjpAb5BqPhI/AAAAAAAAARE/36u7kp5d3K4/s320/DJ+Honda+-+H+II.jpg)

Enter da Stage - Black Moon
Paid in full - Eric B/Rakim
DJ Honda - H II (fucking sick album, got krs, mos def, de la and loads more.)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on May 24, 2012, 12:57:34 PM

BUMP

(http://betterpropaganda.com/images/artwork/Mind_Over_Matter-Zion_I_480.jpg)

Really awesome, definitely on my top 5 rap albums list.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: NuclearDeath on May 24, 2012, 01:28:54 PM

Quote from: Jubito on February 13, 2012, 07:22:14 AM

(http://images.hhv.de/catalog/detail_big/00121/121578.jpg)
How could I forget one of the best hip-hop instrumental albums... Onra is a genius.

Listening to it, loving it.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Felly_eS on May 24, 2012, 01:29:24 PM

NAS
Nas - Affirmative Action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYH0fCuUkf4#)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on September 11, 2012, 12:00:47 PM

Update:
The master of all flows, the genuinely supreme when it comes to lyrical creativity, dirty dog Redman:

(http://ring.cdandlp.com/oldiers/photo_grande/114803411.jpg)
(http://images.hhv.de/catalog/detail_big/00024/24499.jpg)
(http://www.silverdisc.com/images/70/731455894523.jpg)

A fucking legend.

Next on the list is fellow lyrical genius and walking dictionary (he used to read the dictionary when he was a kid, to obviously enrich his word palette in hope of succeeding in life as a rapper, which he did), Eminem:
(http://www.coverdude.com/covers/eminem-infinite-front-cover-10225.jpg)
(http://music.porkrind.org/Eminem/The%20Slim%20Shady%20LP/cover.jpg)
(http://cdn.pigeonsandplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Eminem-The-Marshall-Mathers-LP.jpeg)

A group which particularly caught my attention in these last few months is Little Brother, whose members were: producer 9th wonder (one of the main reasons that got me into them), and rappers Phonte and Big Pooh (both s(l)ick).

(http://images.hhv.de/catalog/detail_big/00077/77699.jpg)
(http://prefixmag.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/littlebrotherminstrelshow_1.jpg)

Emerging from the depths of the West Coast, we have the G-funk specialist, DJ Quik:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LyGAS5wcFuM/Spf_XuucmrI/AAAAAAAABFU/JxM2FAaB4yQ/s400/2nlyfj6.jpg)

Another genius when it comes to tearing up mics (mostly his former days, the dude was, and, well, still is, mad), the notorious 50 Cent:
(http://api.ning.com/files/ci9UaysQJSljTkdF4OmGssbZAAL*4*lMHcEmp1ZEddXuIBWiBwGLgNJtbg6VuLIwJHnoGPYV2RWZW-kggv2we47t6Xi5-3Vi/50CentGuessWhosBack200200Front.jpg)
(http://edge-img.datpiff.com/m0319e94/50_Cent_Power_Of_The_Dollar-front-large.jpg)
50 Cent - Power Of The Dollar

One of the most underrated rappers of all time, Cormega, his special style and delivering on hot beats is what I like about him most:

(http://www.snickarsrecords.com/rec_pictures/020786.jpeg?time=2010-06-03+14%3A47%3A12)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YyqkHBkk1-0/TBKyXKpvOxI/AAAAAAAABH0/-tl61LjgAUM/s1600/ea31fa7b1ca60f8e07580e848a638392.jpg)

Some philly realness, straight from one of the worlds most prominent hip hop acts of all time:

(http://images.hhv.de/catalog/detail_big/00077/77906.jpg)

And last but not least, one of the best rhyming duo out there up to date, known for not sticking to the 16 bars "rule", instead, sticking to the say-everything-until-you-prove-your-point "rule", Binary Star:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vi33WlOvhhg/TkdD2bfpJ_I/AAAAAAAABEU/N7SDls43Gx8/s1600/itunesmusic-mastersoftheuniverse.jpg)

Enjoy your listening.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: alieNboy on September 11, 2012, 12:11:32 PM

(http://incitorrent.com/uploads/images/16640.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Mati on September 12, 2012, 11:49:49 AM

WTF GUYS.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: ExRer on September 12, 2012, 11:58:27 AM

I dont always listen to hip hop, but when i do its: Nototrious BIG - Born again, Cypress hill - greatest hits, 2pac - Legend of hip hop :mellow:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Artifex on September 12, 2012, 12:03:32 PM

(http://covers1.img-themusic-world.info/000/12/12481.jpg)

(http://www.nummervandedag.nl/nummervandedag/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/public-enemy-it-takes-a-nation-of-millions-to-hold-us-back-album-cover.jpg)
(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/34202347/Doggystyle+1234315151.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIwprYYD3G4/TnxMYlnYP0I/AAAAAAAAB6M/Wuknu3Rn7ms/s1600/cover.jpg)
Branded - Dope DOD

(http://www.netweed.com/hiphoplogicpics/goblin-tyler-the-creator.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on September 21, 2012, 02:50:27 AM

Jesus I love the Liks, fucking hilarious (and pretty well thought) lyrics and amazing old school production:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Th7OJ79McPg/T6PYFwOLxVI/AAAAAAAAEX0/Ql-gp2lflJk/s640/liks.jpg)
(http://ae97.iz.piccy.info.nyud.net:8080/i2/97/ae/0dfcec9cc0462762b6d73c1839fe.jpeg)
(http://cdn.hmvdigital.com/static/img/sleeveart/00/010/112/0001011247_500.jpg)

Then we have America's most blunted crew:
(http://swurvradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cypresshill2jpg.jpg)
(http://millennium-thisiswhoweare.net/cmeacg/img/music/profile_image/5/cover_large_song2.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WAPyLlQfYCU/TtQWIqt5SwI/AAAAAAAAD-E/HZXZdvtdcyY/s1600/Cypress+Hill+-+1995+-+III+%2528Temples+Of+Boom%2529+%2528CD1%2529+-+Front.jpg)
(http://community2.metalreview.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.ImageFileViewer/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files.7/4456.Cypress-Hill-IV.jpg_2D00_550x0.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: RedX on September 21, 2012, 07:14:52 AM

Those last ones are hip hop albums? By the look of the covers I figured they were metal albums or something lol

I've been listening more to these guys lately, great stuff:
(http://musosguide.com/public_html/musos.wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/The-Roots-How-I-Got-Over-Album-Cover-300x300.jpg)
(http://www.grayflannelsuit.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/the-roots_things-fall-apart-album-cover.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/The-Roots-undun-Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2950809698_9164123431_o.jpg)
(http://2dopeboyz.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/20080314-roots1.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on September 21, 2012, 08:48:58 AM

Yeah man, Cypress Hill.... Many tracks have great guitar samples, really metal influenced!
The Roots you say? Did you check out that album I posted on the previous page (Illadelphia Halflie)? It's really great.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on December 27, 2012, 09:55:24 AM

This album is worth the bump. It's about Prince Paul's (a legendary DJ and hip hop producer, you better do your homework) "A Prince Among Thieves", a GREAT concept album (look it up if you don't know what a concept album is):
(http://lossless-galaxy.ru/uploads/posts/2011-02/1298680181_folder.jpeg)
Here's a short compilation of what the album revolves around:
Prince Paul - Prince Among Thieves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNolfaOsd4U#)

And here's the actual album:
Prince Paul - A Prince Among Thieves (Full Album) (1999) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcDaDLKQeew#)

Enjoy your listening.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Rainbow on December 27, 2012, 10:08:10 AM

Notorious or Eminem is what I listen to from the hip-hop/rap/whatever department.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: VeganeBrodwärschd on December 27, 2012, 12:52:01 PM

(http://www.2dopeboyz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120914-KENDRICK_LAMAR.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hWFO2Y2ie0g/Tg6ruyg2BRI/AAAAAAAADBY/Dte84Gfm100/s1600/section-80-cover.jpg)

____

Also, this Killer Mike LP is dope as fuck

(http://totallystockholm.se/files/2012/08/tdsub-killer-mike-RapMusic.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: godson on December 27, 2012, 12:54:57 PM

Quote from: Nerve on December 27, 2012, 12:33:42 PM

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9yT7WWewUCQ/UFrCLNK50sI/AAAAAAAAAyk/-yaR7zAzQu8/s1600/madvillainy.jpg)

winner.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Genyus on December 27, 2012, 01:52:32 PM

Quote from: Jubito on December 27, 2012, 09:55:24 AM

This album is worth the bump. It's about Prince Paul's (a legendary DJ and hip hop producer, you better do your homework) "A Prince Among Thieves", a GREAT concept album (look it up if you don't know what a concept album is):
(http://lossless-galaxy.ru/uploads/posts/2011-02/1298680181_folder.jpeg)

Enjoy your listening.

Damn dude, thanks for posting this one. This is quality shit man, defo enjoying my listen at the moment. :wub:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Optical on December 29, 2012, 05:48:50 AM

Here is couple albums that I like a lot.

CunninLynguists - Dirty Acres & A Piece of Strange

(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1409/blgcldacover.jpg)

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1851/tumblrmaeq2sbqbe1qfl0m1.jpg)

Geto Boys - Greatest Hits

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9025/1258964189cover.jpg)

Gang Starr - The Ownerz

(http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/9536/hhirgangstarrownerz2003.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on December 30, 2012, 03:37:48 AM

(http://edge-img.datpiff.com/me102c05/Joey_Bada_1999-front-large.jpg)

This boy can really spit. I suggest you listen to this mixtape. He raps over old school beats produced by many legendary producers (he's paying homage) and it just brings back that NY feel....

EDIT: Shit I can't believe I haven't posted this:
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/az-doe-or-die.jpg)

Definitely one of my favorite albums.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Balance on December 30, 2012, 05:52:25 AM

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/Gang_Starr_Daily_Operation.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: STREEM on February 16, 2013, 05:08:37 PM

(http://d.yimg.com/ec/image/v1/release/17978853;encoding=jpg;size=300;fallback=defaultImage)
(http://www.upabove.com/admin/web/data/44/J5_feedback_402.jpg)
(http://d3na4zxidw1hr4.cloudfront.net/site_media/uploads/images/media/a/asap-rocky/asap-rocky-long-live-asap_jpg_630x640_q85.jpg)
(http://www.rollingstone.com/assets/images/album_review/mgk-lace-up-jpg-630x630-q85-1352150216.jpg)
also numark's new album

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on February 17, 2013, 02:45:02 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/zeezy.jpg)
(http://cdn.7static.com/static/img/sleeveart/00/000/473/0000047317_500.jpg)

The most well-produced albums like - ever.
Sincerely yours, deeeez motherfucking nuuuuts.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Genyus on February 17, 2013, 02:51:47 AM

T.I. - Sorry ft. André 3000 [AUDIO] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1R6Oq9ho4A#ws)

This T.I. album is pretty cool, this one gotta be my favorite though especially because of Andre 3000's verse. That guy is such a boss.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on July 17, 2013, 03:03:44 AM

Bumpitty bump
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/fi/c/c1/Efil4zaggin.jpg)

This is my favorite N.W.A. album and yes, I like it better than Straight Outta Compton. Listen to it and then you'll get what I'm saying. The production is golden and unfortunately we'll never have the chance to see Dre in such a light again.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: alieNboy on July 28, 2013, 06:01:11 PM

(http://www.highsnobiety.com/files/2013/02/Tyler-the-Creator-Announces-Wolf-Album-New-Video-Tour-Dates-and-Much-More-02.jpg)

(http://images.thesource.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Joey-Badass-Summer-Knights-art.jpg)
this is actually a mixtape not an album but w/e

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: DeathMazhine on July 28, 2013, 09:02:11 PM

Eminem - Repalse

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Heliks on July 29, 2013, 01:58:19 AM

Grand Champ by DMX

(http://hautparleurs.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/00-dmx-grand_champ-2003_front.jpg)

French Hip Hop (Best Hip Hop album of everything time)

(http://static.booska-p.com/images/albums/iam-l-ecole-du-micro-d-argent.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Artifex on July 29, 2013, 02:40:21 AM

(http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/A-Tribe-Called-Quest-The-Low-End-Theory.jpeg)

(http://therapup.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Paid-In-Full-Rakim-Eric-B.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j9HY-UPQgh8/UCsEM7EAHYI/AAAAAAAAAek/EMT6tljQqvY/s1600/raising-hell-big.jpg)

(http://lovely-pics.com/data/media/27/beastie_boys__licensed_to_ill.jpg)

(http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/a/afrika-bambaataa/album-looking-for-the-perfect-beat-1980-1985.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8f/BigDaddyKane-LongLiveTheKane.jpg/220px-BigDaddyKane-LongLiveTheKane.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Joshua on July 29, 2013, 02:43:47 AM

Quote from: DeathMazhine on July 28, 2013, 09:02:11 PM

Eminem - Repalse

Are you being serious

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on July 29, 2013, 05:19:32 AM

Quote from: definitely not Artifex on July 29, 2013, 02:40:21 AM

(http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/A-Tribe-Called-Quest-The-Low-End-Theory.jpeg)

(http://therapup.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Paid-In-Full-Rakim-Eric-B.jpg)

One does not simply mention these without mentioning these:

(http://www.albumfiend.com/album_covers/a64ad6458992a8b02703a5d11c76c339.jpg)

(http://crazyhood.com/Content/_PostDir/Images/o8863.jpg)

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7puhwel3t1qzbwkjo1_1280.jpg)

While we're at it:

(http://www.globalhiphopbattles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d683b2c008a0d8cfac8a5010l.jpg)

(http://factmag-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/nineties-mainsource.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INKEtPkzL6o/TawQEIWNW7I/AAAAAAAAA4Q/xCvXE-llsgk/s1600/2hd426h%255B1%255D.jpg)

(http://cdn.7static.com/static/img/sleeveart/00/003/037/0000303728_500.jpg)

(http://www.waxpoetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Marcbergcover.jpg)

(http://www.egotripland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Roc-Marciano-Reloaded-Art.jpg)

(http://www.clearance13-8.com/images/Ultramagnetic%20MCs%20-%20Critical%20Beatdown.jpg)

(http://i049.radikal.ru/0807/a6/8e94cf6f22c5.jpg)

DON'T WORRY, I'LL POST MORE, THIS'LL BE ENOUGH FOR THE TIME BEING.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Mati on August 01, 2013, 03:17:57 PM

(http://beatz.pl/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/notoriousbig-readytodie.jpg)

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/36598663/Life+After+Death+60163373.jpg)

(http://hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jay-z-the-blueprint.jpg)

(http://medias.2kmusic.com/uploads/siteposts/post-3283-1166119214.jpg)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/65/KendrickGKMCDeluxe.jpg/220px-KendrickGKMCDeluxe.jpg)

(http://www.hartzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/asap-rocky-long-live-asap1.jpg)

(http://sidewalkhustle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Watch-the-Throne-Deluxe-Edition-Artwork.png)

(http://soulbowl.pl/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kendrick-lamar-section-80-cover.jpg)

update

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Art on August 01, 2013, 03:22:33 PM

^all these been posted here before :euro:

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/0c0bdc840b174b81457906ab8f4973e9/tumblr_mqurdp56eD1qzbwkjo1_1280.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Joshua on August 02, 2013, 01:44:24 AM

Quote from: Art on August 01, 2013, 03:22:33 PM

^all these been posted here before :euro:

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/0c0bdc840b174b81457906ab8f4973e9/tumblr_mqurdp56eD1qzbwkjo1_1280.jpg)

So has this, lol

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on August 02, 2013, 05:32:15 AM

FUCK LONG.LIVE.A$AP, LIVE.LOVE.A$AP IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!
(http://www.asapmob.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/LIVE-LOVE-AAP.jpg)
Fuck Tyler, Earl is OFWGKTA'S #1
(http://edge-img.datpiff.com/m0a0e622/Earl_Sweatshirt_Earl-front-large.jpg)
This is a OFWGKTA classic though:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_J4rhuosrM/TRTSrqajoyI/AAAAAAAAEpI/jC_eDRpt7fc/s400/oddfuture.png)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: GINSENGXXX on August 02, 2013, 10:03:49 PM

:|
(http://www.brooklynxrooftops.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/blueprint-2.gif)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Plbde_LoSog/TGRvOZycdFI/AAAAAAAAABE/67R6VIAoA68/s1600/50-cent-massacre.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Determined on August 02, 2013, 11:00:47 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Art on August 03, 2013, 03:57:55 PM

reported

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Artifex on August 03, 2013, 04:37:53 PM

That 50 cent album is cool though

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on August 05, 2013, 05:28:27 AM

Yup, Get Rich Or Die Tryin' and The Massacre are both classic albums.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on August 27, 2013, 05:35:35 AM

(http://hypetrak.com/images/2013/07/earl-sweatshirt-reveals-doris.jpg)

AOTY at the moment, flawless.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Art on August 27, 2013, 05:38:42 AM

^i disagree, that one is boring as fuck

Yeezus is currently AOTY for me.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on August 27, 2013, 05:54:00 AM

Quote from: Art on August 27, 2013, 05:38:42 AM

^i disagree, that one is boring as fuck

Yeezus is currently AOTY for me.

what the fuck did you just fucking say about me

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: VeganeBrodwärschd on August 27, 2013, 09:03:09 AM

Run the Jewels and Acid Rap is it for me this year...

Super stoked about OLD by Danny Brown

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on September 16, 2013, 06:32:43 AM

(http://www.phawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/everythingsberricover.jpg)

THIS ALBUM KICKS BUTT

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: VeganeBrodwärschd on October 01, 2013, 01:34:14 PM

Quote from: VeganeBratwurst on August 27, 2013, 09:03:09 AM

~~Run the Jewels and Acid Rap is it for me this year...~~

Super stoked about OLD by Danny Brown

was not dissapointed, Hip Hop AOTYSF
(http://i.imgur.com/2v6Y1VT.jpg)

that is unless Pusha-T's MNIMN is even more awesome than the tracks I have heard so far

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on October 02, 2013, 08:10:12 AM

(http://images.junostatic.com/full/CS1242957-02A-BIG.jpg)
Words cannot describe how good this album (especially the beats) is. R.I.P. Jay, you were definitely one of the greatest beatmakers ever.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Bark on October 02, 2013, 11:47:10 AM

Guys check out TheOrganizedThreat from YouTube, they have several rappers and they are dope as hell.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOrganizedThreaT (http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOrganizedThreaT)

This is one of my favorites.

Papa J. - Kiss The Sky [Official Music Video] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU71AWFZ2Kk#ws)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: RedX on October 02, 2013, 12:06:24 PM

Just listened through J Dilla vs Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

good stuff

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Squeak on October 02, 2013, 12:30:47 PM

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bb/Jesus_Piece_deluxe_Artwork.jpg)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: MeetMyMeat on October 05, 2013, 11:02:51 AM

Is this Hip Hop? It should be...

Gangsta Rap - Nigga Nigga Nigga (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0itOCgJtNVU#)

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Jubito on October 06, 2013, 04:00:46 AM

Man you shouldn't generalize in such a way. I can only blame those commercial motherfuckers, which are NOT HIP FUCKING HOP but pop bullshit for making people stereotype the hip-hop culture and giving a wrong image of what rap should be. There are plenty of artist which are blessed with the gift of gab (most of them use the word 'brotha' yeah, but they don't build their lyrics around it). But are the artists really to blame? I mean the A&R's are those who direct the artists on what they should do, and they always go in the direction of narrow-minded and fucking dumb people, because that's what sells. Few are the ones which are lucky enough to have their own label and do what they like and love doing most, instead of being confined by boundaries of all the profit-seeking record labels. There are too many imbeciles unfortunately so this cancerous twist of what rap used to be is spreading nowadays, while those who think with their own head and can actually understand what's being said will always keep the righteous and meaningful rap (and subsequently hip-hop culture) alive.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: VeganeBrodwärschd on October 06, 2013, 05:42:36 AM

I tend to disagree. Commercialization of Hip-Hop isn't necessarily a bad thing for the Hip-Hop culture. Does it use stereotypes? Probably yeah. But does it really limit Hip-Hop to a certain type? I don't think so.
Just look at the variety mainstream Hip-Hop artists today: Drake, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Future etc. All those artists are commercially successful but still take Hip-Hop in completely different directions. Drake focuses more on emotinal topics while Rocky does his "swag" and fashion thing. Kendrick Lamar is the Nas of this generation while Lil Wayne just raps about his dick. Rick Ross is impersonating this Gangster image while Kanye constantly redefines the boundaries of Hip-Hop (808 and Yeezus are the prime examples for that). Hip-Hop has become pop but that actually diversifies its culture and makes it even more interesting than just staying within the Backpack understanding of Hip-Hop.

Now, the problem MMM imposes is this "nig-ga" stereotype which only makes sense from the POV of someone who isn't necessarily a part of the african-american culture. Those who make fun of the usage of the word "nig-ga" are doing that in order to uphold the stereotype they have about black culture. "Nig-ga" in Hip-Hop is never used as derogatory and racist term, only white suburban kids use "nig-ga" as such.

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Mati on October 30, 2013, 05:46:22 AM

http://instagram.com/p/gFzPitp_zJ/# (http://instagram.com/p/gFzPitp_zJ/#)

:P regards

Title: Re: Best hip-hop albums?
Post by: Erney on October 30, 2013, 06:05:17 AM

Quote from: DeathMazhine on July 28, 2013, 09:02:11 PM

Eminem - Repalse

maybe relapse lol?

GTAStunting

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