Old school , new school, West Coast, East Coast -- when everything is said and done, the Hip-Hop community has released some of the greatest musical accomplishments and commercial successes of the past 20 years, thanks in large part to creative beats, lyrical mastery, and an "in-your-face" attitude that is fresh and raw.
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ALBUM: Illmatic »
ARTIST: Nas
WHY?: Nazir Jones transcends rap music and shares his life experiences.
BEST SONG: "The World Is Yours"
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ALBUM: The Slim Shady LP »
ARTIST: Eminem
WHY?: Say what you will about him, but Dre's protégé can rap like no one else.
BEST SONG: "Role Model", "Guilty Conscience"
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ALBUM: Straight Outta Compton »
ARTIST: N.W.A.
WHY?: Dr.Dre, MC Ren, Eazy E, Ice Cube. Need more reasons?
BEST SONG: "Express Yourself", "If it Ain't Ruff", "Gangsta Gangsta"
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ALBUM: Things Fall Apart »
ARTIST: The Roots
WHY?: Very little hype, all substance. The Roots play true, honest and soulful music.
BEST SONG: "100% Dundee", "Double Trouble"
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ALBUM: ATLiens »
ARTIST: Outkast
WHY?: This duo from Atlanta plays genuine hip hop when most stations only push commercial crap.
BEST SONG: "Two Dope Boys in a Cadillac", "Babylon"
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ALBUM: The Score »
ARTIST: Fugees
WHY?: A fresh breath of air by three talented musicians: Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras. Now that's star power.
BEST SONG: "Fugee La", "Killing Me Softly"
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ALBUM: Life After Death »
ARTIST: Notorious B.I.G.
WHY?: Despite passing away, Big Poppa destroys the mike on this double album. More versatile than first, which was equally good.
BEST SONG: "I Love The Dough", "Sky Is The Limit"
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ALBUM: Chronic 2001 »
ARTIST: Dr. Dre
WHY?: Probably one of the greatest hip hop geniuses of all time, for his production and creative sense.
BEST SONG: "What's the Difference", "The Watcher", "Next Episode", "Still Dre", "Ackrite"
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ALBUM: Wu-Tang Forever »
ARTIST: Wu-Tang Clan
WHY?: Followed up Classic Debut with one of the best albums of all time. Amazing production by RZA. Eclectic, powerful, soulful, the Wu kicks butt.
BEST SONG: "For Heaven's Sake", "Scary Hours", "Heaterz"
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ALBUM: Doggystyle »
ARTIST: Snoop Dogg
WHY?: Relentless. The Top Dawg may have slowed down, but the melodies, beats, and production keep you in sync from beginning to end.
BEST SONG: "G-Funk Intro", "Gin & Juice", "Da Shiznit", "Ain't no Fun"
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