- The new Yelawolf album is a weird one. It’s like Yelawolf
just wanted to make any kind of album…so the result is what sounds like a
Country rap album, not a rap album with a country feel like Radioactive. He
sings, and he sings a lot. Some of it is good however, but its his rapping and
delivery which saves the album. Another issue with this album is the lack of
guest spots. Eminem shows up for a great track, Best Friend. But that’s really
it. This is not a bad album, but it wasn’t what I was expecting. At least Yela
isn’t afraid to change things up.
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