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.
17) Sir Luscious Left Foot-Big Boi: A dirty south masterpiece. Big Boi's first solo album fires on all cylinders.There's a whole lot of radio ready singles on this one.
16) Only Built 4 Cuban Linx- Raekwon: A dope cinematic experience. Lyrically incredible, with pretty dope beats. This has got to be one of the best East Coast Rap Albums.
15) College Dropout- Kanye West :Alot can be said about this stellar album. It's a whole lot of fun to listen to. It really shows a big contrast between Kanye's early music to his current music.
14)Good Kid Maad City- Kendrick Lamar: Kdot struck gold with this creative album. It doesn't really sound that "west coast" but its really good nonetheless.
13) Black Album- Jay-z :This album is one of Jay's best. It has some of the best beats i've ever heard. It was supposed to be a swan song, but I'm glad Jay didnt retire in 2003, even though he could have.
12) Stillmatic- Nas: Stillmatic is what i think of when i think a great rap album, or Nas album. Lyrical showcases and creative songs easily get it in the top 15.
11) Marshall Mathers LP-Eminem: Eminem's best album wasnt quite in the top 10, but its still a classic. It boasts some of the best singles you will find on any album; The Way I Am, Stan, The Real Slimshady.
10) Death Certificate- Ice Cube: Ice Cube's 2nd album is dope, gritty, and very unforgiving. The subject matter is controversial...and that makes for a real fun album to listen to.
17) Sir Luscious Left Foot-Big Boi: A dirty south masterpiece. Big Boi's first solo album fires on all cylinders.There's a whole lot of radio ready singles on this one.
16) Only Built 4 Cuban Linx- Raekwon: A dope cinematic experience. Lyrically incredible, with pretty dope beats. This has got to be one of the best East Coast Rap Albums.
15) College Dropout- Kanye West :Alot can be said about this stellar album. It's a whole lot of fun to listen to. It really shows a big contrast between Kanye's early music to his current music.
14)Good Kid Maad City- Kendrick Lamar: Kdot struck gold with this creative album. It doesn't really sound that "west coast" but its really good nonetheless.
13) Black Album- Jay-z :This album is one of Jay's best. It has some of the best beats i've ever heard. It was supposed to be a swan song, but I'm glad Jay didnt retire in 2003, even though he could have.
12) Stillmatic- Nas: Stillmatic is what i think of when i think a great rap album, or Nas album. Lyrical showcases and creative songs easily get it in the top 15.
11) Marshall Mathers LP-Eminem: Eminem's best album wasnt quite in the top 10, but its still a classic. It boasts some of the best singles you will find on any album; The Way I Am, Stan, The Real Slimshady.
10) Death Certificate- Ice Cube: Ice Cube's 2nd album is dope, gritty, and very unforgiving. The subject matter is controversial...and that makes for a real fun album to listen to.