09-16-2003, 07:14 AM
09-16-2003, 07:25 AM
there are plent of terms used by niggers that have been used for a long time, like "beef" and "gat" can be heard in gangster films from the 30's, most of them ain't new.
You never heard an artist or promoter say "so and so album drops next week"?
and if anyone needs to stop using stuff it's you using that damn forsaken extra U.
You never heard an artist or promoter say "so and so album drops next week"?
and if anyone needs to stop using stuff it's you using that damn forsaken extra U.
09-16-2003, 07:59 AM
i will never give up the u!!!!!!
09-16-2003, 12:48 PM
Quote:1. Tupac - Me Against The World
2. Jay-Z- Reasonable Doubt
3. Snoop Dogg- Doggystyle
4. Notorius B.I.G.- Ready to Die
5. Outkast- ATLiens
You would'nt even put The Chronic top 5?
Dear god what the hell is up with the world today
09-16-2003, 06:35 PM
I wouldn't put the chronic in my top 5 neither.
09-16-2003, 07:22 PM
what about the beatnuts, intoxicated demons? what about rakim? timb?
is this about who is the most famous artist, who has the most street cred, or who has the best skills?
is this about who is the most famous artist, who has the most street cred, or who has the best skills?
09-16-2003, 07:27 PM
in your opinion what you think the best hip hop/rap albums are. It's an opinion question so there is no wrong or right answer, just what you take into account as the best is.
09-16-2003, 08:41 PM
I picked me against the world over all eyez on me because it was before Pac got down with death row. He was still pac and not Suge's bitch.
Yes i loved the Chronic and Straight out Compton and Fear of a Black Planet and tougher than leather and eric b and rakim's piad in full i think it's called. All great records but my top 5 is shit that i listen to on a regualr basis. My favorite hip hop albumns. Based on purely what i like.
Yes i loved the Chronic and Straight out Compton and Fear of a Black Planet and tougher than leather and eric b and rakim's piad in full i think it's called. All great records but my top 5 is shit that i listen to on a regualr basis. My favorite hip hop albumns. Based on purely what i like.
09-16-2003, 08:43 PM
1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die
2. Outkast - Southernplayalisticcaddilacfunkymusic
3. Rakim - Paid In Full
4. Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
5. Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
Honorable Mentions:
(honestly most of these could easily be in the top 5 but its so hard to choose)
Boogie Down Productions - By All Means Necessary
2Pac - Me Against The World
Run DMC - Raising Hell
Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers - Wu Tang Clan
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Nas - Illmatic
Beastie Boys - Pauls Boutique
EPMD - Strictly Business
2. Outkast - Southernplayalisticcaddilacfunkymusic
3. Rakim - Paid In Full
4. Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
5. Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
Honorable Mentions:
(honestly most of these could easily be in the top 5 but its so hard to choose)
Boogie Down Productions - By All Means Necessary
2Pac - Me Against The World
Run DMC - Raising Hell
Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers - Wu Tang Clan
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Nas - Illmatic
Beastie Boys - Pauls Boutique
EPMD - Strictly Business
09-16-2003, 08:56 PM
I feel so lost in this thread...christ...
09-16-2003, 09:03 PM
im old school, not much recent hip hop, maybe some black star, mos def, jay-z, 50 cent, etc.. moves me. i think hip hip has become stagnated and wrapped up in image over substance.
09-16-2003, 11:34 PM
1. 2Pac - Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.: Not the most common choice, but it's my personal favorite, Souljah's Revenge alone makes this album great, plus it's 2pac while he was still raw, I know many people like the more polished music that came later, but it's the rawness that puts it at no. 1 in my book.
2. Eric B. & Rakim - Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em: It's sad that most people nowadays don't even know about Rakim, he was so far ahead of his time it isn't even funny. It's also the most solid album these two put out, their others had one or two great tracks, but I think as an overall package this surpasses all of them
3. Dr. Dre - The Chronic: I could put this at 1 and feel fully justified in doing so, it set the benchmark and it's one of the main reasons rap become more polished. Dre made sure you could'nt just pick a beat and spit some rhymes, you had to craft and hone it until it was perfect.
4. Nas - Illmatic: Nas is still great, but he will never be able to duplicate this album. I remember hearing "the second coming of Rakim" when it came out, and it's just so fucking true.
5. Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor and Dangerous: If only he hadn't been killed, you could tell he was about to hit his prime, if he was still alive he could very well have been the greatest of all time, you can really hear the potential.
2. Eric B. & Rakim - Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em: It's sad that most people nowadays don't even know about Rakim, he was so far ahead of his time it isn't even funny. It's also the most solid album these two put out, their others had one or two great tracks, but I think as an overall package this surpasses all of them
3. Dr. Dre - The Chronic: I could put this at 1 and feel fully justified in doing so, it set the benchmark and it's one of the main reasons rap become more polished. Dre made sure you could'nt just pick a beat and spit some rhymes, you had to craft and hone it until it was perfect.
4. Nas - Illmatic: Nas is still great, but he will never be able to duplicate this album. I remember hearing "the second coming of Rakim" when it came out, and it's just so fucking true.
5. Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor and Dangerous: If only he hadn't been killed, you could tell he was about to hit his prime, if he was still alive he could very well have been the greatest of all time, you can really hear the potential.
09-17-2003, 12:03 AM
i liked that warren g song "do you see"
09-17-2003, 03:12 AM
i went to a rap show in brooklyn on sunday, i actually kinda enjoyed it :thumbs-up:
09-17-2003, 03:50 AM
HedCold Wrote:i liked that warren g song "do you see"it's no regulate
MOUNT UP!!!
09-17-2003, 05:48 AM
My top 10
1-All Eyez On Me - Tupac
Pacs best album in my opinion, though it's tough to choose between this and strictly 4 my niggaz, as well as the 7 day theory.
2-Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers- Wu-Tang Clan
Almost every song on this album is a classic, one of the best debut albums along with soul on ice, illmatic and ready to die. Still a style and feat not duplicated by a group effort.
3-Soul On Ice- Ras Kass
As far as debut albums this is the best one in my opinion as well as probably the most perfect hip hop album to ever be made. this is one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent Hip-Hop albums of all time. Ras Kass' socially/politically conscious lyricism accompanied by great vocabulary and extremely well-written rhymes easily classifies as the epitome of lyricism in this particular genre.
4-Gza/Genius - Liquid Swords
Wu-Tang's most gifted MC takes on the outrageous grimy/kung-fu sound, a trademark for the Clan, but adds a more elegant and introspective tone to the piece. The Genius's lyrics are thoughtful, witty and immensely clever. The RZA's production is in its upper echelon.
5-Resurrection- Common
Common was dope, his beats were dope, and the likes of Jay Dee hadn't brainwashed him yet. No ID provided the beats, Common just did his thing. Just a quick pointout- this album has one of the greatest tracks of alltime- "I Used to Love HER", a track dedicated to hip hop.
6-Illmatic- Nas
The album was ten songs; 40:01 of pure lyrical genius over some of the greatest beats of all-time produced by legends DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip.
7-Paid In Full- Eric B. and Rakim
This is because it features three of the greatest hip hop songs of all time by the one of the greatest rappers of all time. I am of course talking about "I Ain't No Joke," the title cut "Paid In Full," and "Eric B. Is President".
8-Ready To Die- Notorious B.I.G.
Pretty much everything that can be said has been said about this album, I really can't add any more than a genius effort. While Lyrically it is not one of the best (thats why its not in my top 5) It is just music you wanna listen to over and over again.
9-Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest
At the time when the Jazz Revolution in hip hop was just beginning, A Tribe Called Quest entered the scene with a style that was carefree yet political, energetic yet soulful.
10-It Takes A Nation Of Millions... - Public Enemy
Public Enemy’s sophomore LP is a landmark album. Tracks like "Bring The Noise" and "Don’t Believe The Hype" represented the group at their strongest. The recording is a brilliant socially conscious political satire that changed the face of music and society forever.
Honorable Mentions that I had a tough time leaving off
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx- Raekwon
Scarface - The Fix
Eminem - Marhsall Mathers LP
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Freedom by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Licensed to Ill by the Beastie Boys
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
Jay-Z - Blueprint
Canibus - Mic Club
KRS-ONE - KRS-ONE
Nas - God's Son
De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising
N.W.A. – “Straight Outta Compton
1-All Eyez On Me - Tupac
Pacs best album in my opinion, though it's tough to choose between this and strictly 4 my niggaz, as well as the 7 day theory.
2-Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers- Wu-Tang Clan
Almost every song on this album is a classic, one of the best debut albums along with soul on ice, illmatic and ready to die. Still a style and feat not duplicated by a group effort.
3-Soul On Ice- Ras Kass
As far as debut albums this is the best one in my opinion as well as probably the most perfect hip hop album to ever be made. this is one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent Hip-Hop albums of all time. Ras Kass' socially/politically conscious lyricism accompanied by great vocabulary and extremely well-written rhymes easily classifies as the epitome of lyricism in this particular genre.
4-Gza/Genius - Liquid Swords
Wu-Tang's most gifted MC takes on the outrageous grimy/kung-fu sound, a trademark for the Clan, but adds a more elegant and introspective tone to the piece. The Genius's lyrics are thoughtful, witty and immensely clever. The RZA's production is in its upper echelon.
5-Resurrection- Common
Common was dope, his beats were dope, and the likes of Jay Dee hadn't brainwashed him yet. No ID provided the beats, Common just did his thing. Just a quick pointout- this album has one of the greatest tracks of alltime- "I Used to Love HER", a track dedicated to hip hop.
6-Illmatic- Nas
The album was ten songs; 40:01 of pure lyrical genius over some of the greatest beats of all-time produced by legends DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip.
7-Paid In Full- Eric B. and Rakim
This is because it features three of the greatest hip hop songs of all time by the one of the greatest rappers of all time. I am of course talking about "I Ain't No Joke," the title cut "Paid In Full," and "Eric B. Is President".
8-Ready To Die- Notorious B.I.G.
Pretty much everything that can be said has been said about this album, I really can't add any more than a genius effort. While Lyrically it is not one of the best (thats why its not in my top 5) It is just music you wanna listen to over and over again.
9-Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest
At the time when the Jazz Revolution in hip hop was just beginning, A Tribe Called Quest entered the scene with a style that was carefree yet political, energetic yet soulful.
10-It Takes A Nation Of Millions... - Public Enemy
Public Enemy’s sophomore LP is a landmark album. Tracks like "Bring The Noise" and "Don’t Believe The Hype" represented the group at their strongest. The recording is a brilliant socially conscious political satire that changed the face of music and society forever.
Honorable Mentions that I had a tough time leaving off
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx- Raekwon
Scarface - The Fix
Eminem - Marhsall Mathers LP
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Freedom by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Licensed to Ill by the Beastie Boys
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
Jay-Z - Blueprint
Canibus - Mic Club
KRS-ONE - KRS-ONE
Nas - God's Son
De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising
N.W.A. – “Straight Outta Compton
09-17-2003, 06:13 AM
The Sleeper Wrote:psh, regulate was only good cause of the robert horry of rapHedCold Wrote:i liked that warren g song "do you see"it's no regulate
MOUNT UP!!!
09-17-2003, 09:43 AM
GonzoStyle Wrote:My top 10finally a post in the music forum worth reading. props!
1-All Eyez On Me - Tupac
Pacs best album in my opinion, though it's tough to choose between this and strictly 4 my niggaz, as well as the 7 day theory.
2-Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers- Wu-Tang Clan
Almost every song on this album is a classic, one of the best debut albums along with soul on ice, illmatic and ready to die. Still a style and feat not duplicated by a group effort.
3-Soul On Ice- Ras Kass
As far as debut albums this is the best one in my opinion as well as probably the most perfect hip hop album to ever be made. this is one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent Hip-Hop albums of all time. Ras Kass' socially/politically conscious lyricism accompanied by great vocabulary and extremely well-written rhymes easily classifies as the epitome of lyricism in this particular genre.
4-Gza/Genius - Liquid Swords
Wu-Tang's most gifted MC takes on the outrageous grimy/kung-fu sound, a trademark for the Clan, but adds a more elegant and introspective tone to the piece. The Genius's lyrics are thoughtful, witty and immensely clever. The RZA's production is in its upper echelon.
5-Resurrection- Common
Common was dope, his beats were dope, and the likes of Jay Dee hadn't brainwashed him yet. No ID provided the beats, Common just did his thing. Just a quick pointout- this album has one of the greatest tracks of alltime- "I Used to Love HER", a track dedicated to hip hop.
6-Illmatic- Nas
The album was ten songs; 40:01 of pure lyrical genius over some of the greatest beats of all-time produced by legends DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip.
7-Paid In Full- Eric B. and Rakim
This is because it features three of the greatest hip hop songs of all time by the one of the greatest rappers of all time. I am of course talking about "I Ain't No Joke," the title cut "Paid In Full," and "Eric B. Is President".
8-Ready To Die- Notorious B.I.G.
Pretty much everything that can be said has been said about this album, I really can't add any more than a genius effort. While Lyrically it is not one of the best (thats why its not in my top 5) It is just music you wanna listen to over and over again.
9-Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest
At the time when the Jazz Revolution in hip hop was just beginning, A Tribe Called Quest entered the scene with a style that was carefree yet political, energetic yet soulful.
10-It Takes A Nation Of Millions... - Public Enemy
Public Enemy’s sophomore LP is a landmark album. Tracks like "Bring The Noise" and "Don’t Believe The Hype" represented the group at their strongest. The recording is a brilliant socially conscious political satire that changed the face of music and society forever.
Honorable Mentions that I had a tough time leaving off
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx- Raekwon
Scarface - The Fix
Eminem - Marhsall Mathers LP
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Freedom by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Licensed to Ill by the Beastie Boys
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
Jay-Z - Blueprint
Canibus - Mic Club
KRS-ONE - KRS-ONE
Nas - God's Son
De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising
N.W.A. – “Straight Outta Compton
09-18-2003, 02:55 AM
LyricalGomez Wrote:It's Dark and Hell is Hot is ten times better than And then there was XI just listened to that one a couple times today. It starts real strong then a little soft in the middle and picks up again with the last few tracks. It's ok but I still like And then there was X better.
I've just been getting back into rap for the past year or so and I find that rap albums tend to have a lot of garbage on them. Garbage being a lot of those skits and fillers in between tracks. Some of them work and are cool intros or segues but most of them do not, for me anyhow.