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The Best Rap Albums I've Ever Reviewed List (Vol. 1, albums 27-18)

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.

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