The Greatest Hip-Hop Album EVER Made

[GMJ]

So then Wu-Tang isn't hip hop?</p>

On another note: I'm listening to 'Get Back' right now...and half way through it I'm extremely disappointed.</p>

 

[NTC]

I would call Wu-Tang Hip-Hop, because they embrace the Hip-Hop culture for what it was.I'mstillnotreallysurewhattheyeverspokeabout(doesanyone?)buttheywerecreativetosaytheleast.Mostoftheirstuffwasdoneonangeldust,andotherdrugstoo.

 

[GMJ]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NTC)</div><div class='quotemain'>I'mstillnotreallysurewhattheyeverspokeabout(doesanyone?)</div></p>

..yeah dude. Slinging rock, pimping hoes, and busting caps </p>

So I finished listening to Little Brother's Get Back....its horrible. I heard Seperate but Equal and thought they could get by without 9th in the group, but this latest album shatters that hope. No track stands out to me. The subject is weak, and the production is mediocre. It doesn't sound like any of their previous albums except that this entire album sounds like an extended "diary of an angry black daddy" and "5th and fashion" skit on loop.</p>

Thank god that I also downloaded "Get loose" by the Unspoken Heard (Asheru and Blue Black) now this is what I'm talking about. When was the last time you heard a hip hop song fade out with a 2 minute jazz solo? This album is beautiful.</p>

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[LakerBlood]

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBlood)</div><div class='quotemain'></p>

Curtis is a really good album, you won't be disappointed.</p>

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sorrrrrry...I was extremely disappointed. As usual, with 50.</p>

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Well you know its ok I respect your opinion, Everyone has there own thoughts.</p>

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[NTC]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga)</div><div class='quotemain'>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NTC)</div><div class='quotemain'>I'mstillnotreallysurewhattheyeverspokeabout(doesanyone?)</div></p>

..yeah dude. Slinging rock, pimping hoes, and busting caps </p></div>

Not really. More so about violence if anything. Wu-Tang to me was more a display of lyrical talent, ability than subject matter. I'm reading over some of their lyrics now, you really see that thats what they were about. They never really spoke on anything in particular (at least not on 36 chambers).</p>

Anyway,IneversaidHip-Hopcanthave those subjects in it, I'm talking about those who only ever rap about that stuff (i.e 50 Cent)</p>

 

[GMJ]

Well sure, and I'm with you on that. After a while its like "hey man we heard that already! give us something new!" its diluted, really. But where I make a distinction is that his becomes unacceptable when its built over a career. I can handle an album of this stuff, hell I can handle every album wu-tang put out, because they speak about in an orginal manner, and it keeps it fresh. Unlike "I get money," which is a total crock.</p>

I would also recommend you check out the other albums that they've put out; there's a really wide spectrum that you're missing. Never heard of a wu-tang song about selling drugs? Listen to raekwon (mainly Glaciers of Ice, its an amazing song). Ghostface is more boisterous, more ostentatious, but thats ok, because he brings his own originality to the table. There's more to life in the ghetto than just violence and anger.</p>

 

[LakerBlood]

This are one of my two favorite songs from Wu-Tang Clan</p>

Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.</p>

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[NTC]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Iwould also recommend you check out the other albums that they've put out; there's a really wide spectrum that you're missing. Never heard of a wu-tang song about selling drugs? Listen to raekwon (mainly Glaciers of Ice, its an amazing song). Ghostface is more boisterous, more ostentatious, but thats ok, because he brings his own originality to the table. There's more to life in the ghetto than just violence and anger.</p></div>

lol, I'm more than familiar with those albums. I'd say im close to hearing just about every single bit of materialfromtheWu-Tanglibrary,haha.Shyheim,G.PWu,Gravediggaz,L.AtheDarkman,TheodoreUnit,SunzofMan,Killarmy,KillahPriest,Cappadonna,ShabazzthaDisciple,Streetlife,Tekitha,BlueRaspberry,DreddyKruegeretc.IgotmyWuonlock,dontyouworryaboutthat, haha.Also what you talking about on the new LB joint? That shit is H-O-T!! Definatley not on the level of 'The Listening', but a very solid release. I thought as a Justus League fan you would've been feeling the Illmind, Khrysis production, I thought they did a great job on the tracks they laid down. 9th's track was good too (featuring Lil' Wayne too, lol), really feeling Hi-Tek's also.Agreedthatthesubjectmatterwasalittlebit"heardthisbefore",buttheytriedsomenewthingsheretoo.Favouritetrackswouldbe"StepItUp","Dreams","ThatAintLove","TwoStepBlues","AfterTheParty".Veryhappywiththefinalproduct. </p>

 

[SirLaker]

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This was an incredible album by 50 Cent. And I'm really excited about Eminem's new album thats going to come out.</p>

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ROFL</p>

Curtis was absolute garbage, almost as bad as Massacre. You have got to be kidding me if you think this is the greatest hip hop album of all-time.</p>

I take that as an insult.</p>

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[SirLaker]

To me the greatest hip hop albums of all-time:</p>

Nas - Illmatic </p>

2Pac - Me Against the World</p>

Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full</p>

Wu-tang - 26 Chambers</p>

Big L - Lifestylez of the Poor & Dangerouz</p>

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Also this album from Panacea - Ink is My Drink is a new favorite.</p>

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[GMJ]

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We were on the same ship when the slaves were checked
I had to pull your card you was on the top deck
So I plotted my escape, I saw the Thin Line Between Love and Hate
And fast from the hog on the plate
I suffered brutal pains, from whips and chains
Punishments that were set to wash the brain
So look listen observe and also respect this jewel
drawed up, di-tect and reflect this
light I shine, that cause my power to be find
through the truth, which manifest through eternal minds
Purified gases and masses the same elements
that helped spark civilization classes
I see brothers quote math plus degrees
Look at professor ass ni**as can't feed they own seeds</pre>
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<pre><font face="Times New Roman">now that is genius (literally)</font></pre>

 

[GMJ]

Panacea / Restoring Poetry in Mucis (same group) might be the most underrated group out there. Make sure you check out</p>

Restoring Poetry in Music - Dream Awake</p>

Panacea - The Scenic Route</p>

and Restoring Poetry in Music - Pyramids in Moscow</p>

 

[GMJ]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NTC)</div><div class='quotemain'></p>

Also what you talking about on the new LB joint? That shit is H-O-T!! Definatley not on the level of 'The Listening', but a very solid release. I thought as a Justus League fan you would've been feeling the Illmind, Khrysis production, I thought they did a great job on the tracks they laid down. 9th's track was good too (featuring Lil' Wayne too, lol), really feeling Hi-Tek's also.Agreedthatthesubjectmatterwasalittlebit"heardthisbefore",buttheytriedsomenewthingsheretoo.Favouritetrackswouldbe"StepItUp","Dreams","ThatAintLove","TwoStepBlues","AfterTheParty".Veryhappywiththefinalproduct.</p>

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Yeah I mean I figure I'll give it a second attempt later on, but its not what I was expecting. Nothing really stands out from the pack to me :-(</p>

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[LakerBlood]

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This was an incredible album by 50 Cent. And I'm really excited about Eminem's new album thats going to come out.</p>

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ROFL</p>

Curtis was absolute garbage, almost as bad as Massacre. You have got to be kidding me if you think this is the greatest hip hop album of all-time.</p>

I take that as an insult.</p>

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Chill out this thread was made for everyone to post their own personal thoughts on what the greatest hip-hop album of all time was.</p>

And next time check the replys I never said it was the greatest hip-hop album of all time.</p>

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[NTC]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBlood)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Chill out this thread was made for everyone to post their own personal thoughts on what the greatest hip-hop album of all time was.</p></div>

Actually,no.IstartedthistopictoTELLyouwhatthegreatestHip-HopalbumofalltimeisHaha, nah, leave your opinions, thats what a message board is for.</p>

 

[bbwMax]

Someone better have mentioned these</p>

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[NTC]

^^Yes, as the worst albums of all time.</p>

Haha,nah'StraightouttaCompton'and'TheChronic'areclassics.</p>

 

[bbwMax]

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^^Yes, as the worst albums of all time.</p>

Haha,nah'StraightouttaCompton'and'TheChronic'areclassics.</p>

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So was the Doggfather i still listen to that now lol.</p>

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[NTC]

Doggystyle, definatley, The Doggfather, I'm not so sure. I cant even name any of the songs off that album ("Snoops upside ya head"?)

 

[B.e.]

lol at the massacre being in that group of albums.....Kanye is the best hip hop artist since his debut...I like his work way better than Lil Brothers for the most part. Phonte and Pooh are pretty good....but they don't seem great...Kanye isn't a great MC either...but he has the total package....he has more swagger...his production is on point...and he hits on different subjects...LB does that to, and I like them, but they don't have the replay value I get from Ye's music....</p>

the listening isn't even their best album so how can it be the GOAT. Minstrel Show is better IMO</p>

the album in my av>>>>any LB album I've heard</p>

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[Dre]

The Listening is a good album, but GOAT, FOH with that.</p>

 

[pegs]

I'm surprised "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" isn't up here, seriously. while it's nowhere near the Greatest, it's probably the best 50 Cent album he's released.</p>

Not saying I'm a 50 cent fan, 'cause I'm not, at all...just saying that's his best album.</p>

and MF Doom is awesome. SUPA!</p>

 

[LakerBlood]

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I just loved this album, probaly one of Eminem's best one.</p>

 

[GMJ]

Doomsday is sick, actually the only album that Doom did that I didn't like was venemous villian</p>

 

[SirLaker]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga)</div><div class='quotemain'></p>

Panacea / Restoring Poetry in Mucis (same group) might be the most underrated group out there. Make sure you check out</p>

Restoring Poetry in Music - Dream Awake</p>

Panacea - The Scenic Route</p>

and Restoring Poetry in Music - Pyramids in Moscow</p>

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I posted a Panacea album a page back. Ink is my drink is an awesome album.</p>

 

[NTC]

I've tried to get into MF Doom, but I dunno, he isnt that appealing to me. Yeah ok, he has the whole mask thing, but his voice is fucking boring, he has the charisma of a stroke victim.Henevermanagedtoholdmewithhissubjectmattereither.He'sagoodMC,dunno,Ijustdontseewhypeopleraveabouthimlikehe'sthegreatestthingsinceslicedbread.IquitelikeMFGrimmthough.As for Kanye, yeah hes one of the better mainstream artists out there, but you put him on a commercial (i.e Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, The Roots etc. commerical success, but not 'popular' artists), or underground level, and hes quite a weak MC.HeisafarbetterproducerthanheisMC.

 

[MosDefinitely]

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Doomsday is sick, actually the only album that Doom did that I didn't like was venemous villian</p>

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Doomsday, Vaudeville Villian are his best solo albums and Madvilliany is his best colabo album IMHO...didnt really care much for Venemous Villian.</p>

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[GMJ]

"Let me Watch" by Viktor Vaughn is genius. Love that song.</p>

 

[Kid Chocolate]

now who get iller with the pen than I do?
and in it just to get the benjamins like netanyahu
let the god bless you, like 'achoo'
get you like...'whats that on your chest?' *clock* gotch you</p>

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wow.</p>

 

[Chutney]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NTC)</div><div class='quotemain'>I've tried to get into MF Doom, but I dunno, he isnt that appealing to me. Yeah ok, he has the whole mask thing, but his voice is fucking boring, he has the charisma of a stroke victim.Henevermanagedtoholdmewithhissubjectmattereither.He'sagoodMC,dunno,Ijustdontseewhypeopleraveabouthimlikehe'sthegreatestthingsinceslicedbread.

IquitelikeMFGrimmthough.

As for Kanye, yeah hes one of the better mainstream artists out there, but you put him on a commercial (i.e Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, The Roots etc. commerical success, but not 'popular' artists), or underground level, and hes quite a weak MC.HeisafarbetterproducerthanheisMC.</div></p>

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I have a hard time getting into him as well. He's too monotonous and there's so many references I don't get when it comes to his lyrics (this isn't really a bad thing, but its frustrating to not know the full meaning of his lyrics). I still listen to him every once in a while though and have a lot of respect for him as an artist. I definitely wouldn't say its his best, but I enjoyed "The Mouse and the Mask" the most (mostly because of the cartoonish beats and the Adult Swim references).

MF Grimm's "American Hunger" deserves some recognition. A triple-disc that never really feels stale or tedious. I enjoyed that album a lot.</p>