This is a top 27 list. It will be blogged as 3 separate
posts.
Albums may have the
same rating but I will decide which is better.
Lauryn Hill’s album will be counted even tho I’ve listed it
as an R&B album.
Dont like the list(s). Let me know which albums shoulda made the list.
27) Life Is Good-Nas: This offering from the Queens Bridge Mc is greatness. His lyrics are sharp, and the production is better than on Untitled. The album has a high level of cohesiveness to it.
26) Stankonia-Outkast: This is the album that brought the successful group superstardom. Who could forget Ms. Jackson, one of rap's best songs period. The album is a funky yet smooth listen.
25) Man on the Moon-Kid Cudi- Kid Cudder's 1st album is his best to date. Moody, Dark, yet blissful all at the same time. 2009 rap album of the year for me.
24) Paper Trail- T.I- T.I.'s 2008 outing was perhaps his best. Great beats, varied songs, and great lyricism.
23) Blackstar- Mos Def & Talib Kweli-A really great album with hot beats and lyrics to match. These 2 conscious MCs have great chemistry.
22) My Name is My Name- Pusha T-Pusha's debut solo album was a 2013 stand out album. It's just so concise. Pusha is a great rapper.
21) Distant Relatives- Nas & Damian Marley- Nas & Damin Marley have great chemistry. Not all the songs are bangers, but every song has a relevant topic.
20) Black On Both Sides-Mos Def- The classic debut album is a testament to conscious rap's greatness.
19) Marshall Mathers LP 2- Eminem-One of the more complex albums i have ever heard. Em spits with a new found edge and makes great pop rap songs.
18) To Pimp a Butterfly- Kendrick Lamar-A great sophmore album which is incredibly complex and creative. Kendrick has his own lane.