I wasn’t sure if I wanted to give this album a chance…but
then I heard Can’t Hold Us…which is a certified banger. The album has a really
pop feel to it, which isn’t bad and is understandable. The album tackles issues
that some rappers would never touch on, like homosexuality. Same Love is an
interesting track that talks about that. Mackelmore keeps it real on Thrift Shop,
“Well s*** it was 99 Cents”. Most of the album is very good. The creativity
really shines as Macklemore constantly raps about contradictions and ant
materialism. This is one good debut album.
30) Rick Ross (7.7) Essential Album: Teflon Don Starting off the list is Ricky Rossay. Ross has great delivery and a lot of good albums. He scores really high in the versatility category. Ross’s pen game has definitely gotten better from when he debuted in 2006 with Port of Miami. Ross’s biggest flaws were his storytelling and impact. Otherwise solid MC. 29) Young Jeezy (7.8) Essential Album: The Recession Another dirty south MC. Jeezy is one of my favorite rappers. He has a lot of good albums with no real duds. He does have the best ad libs in the game. His collaboration and versatility are high. He really brings the heat on his features. Storytelling and Impact weren’t that high but hey; hes tied with the next rapper. 28) Nicki Minaj (7.8) EA: The Pinkprint Arguably the most dominant female rapper of all time. Nicki really shines when features on others tracks. She usually steals the show like on Kanye West’s “Monster” song. She’s also really versatile; able to sing also and