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He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince

Release Date October 25, 1990
without a doubt one, if not THE BEST hip-hop album ever.

Fantastic scratching and general djing from Jeff and memorable lyrics from the multi-talented Fresh Prince, an excellent collaboration and a great display of both talents, no hip-hop collection is complete with the absence of this album.

CD-Charts Position 222
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The Beautiful Struggle

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Talib Kweli

Release Date September 28, 2004
Talib Kweli Is a Good Rapper as u already know if u listen 2 him alredy this album realy has songs for all rap fans on it like "Work It Out" where his flow is realy good and "Around My Way" where the music is slow john legend sings the hook and kweli raps softly and "We Got The Beat" is More like a rock song heavy music and hardcore rap From Kweli or Love Songs Like "We Know" With Faith Evans i think peple who are not RAP fans will like this aswell because there is a wide seltion of music here So GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!

CD-Charts Position 223
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Ill Na Na

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Foxy Brown

Release Date June 01, 1998
This is a great album!

This is Foxy Brown's first album that she released in 1996 which is also the same year that Lil' Kim released her debut. The both of them coming out that year changed the face of female hip-hop forever. They both came out wearing revealing outfits and rapped about whatever they wanted - for instance private personal issues. Although this seems normal now, back then the female rappers behaved and looked the same as the male rappers. So they really came in and changed things around and since then every other female rapper has followed suit.

Back to the album though and it is definately one of the best female rap albums ever! It includes the excellent singles "I'll be" featuring Jay. Z and "Get me home" ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 224
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Bulletproof Wallets

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Ghostface Killah

Release Date November 19, 2001
The Wu Tang would be widely regarded as a cornerstone of hip hop. Their style and consistancy has been both innovative and impressive. On the whole this has also transfered to many of their solo endeavors.
This album however is the exception.
As with the likes of Spinal Tap's Derek Small and his excursion into a free form jazz odyssey this latest GFK album leaves one wondering if there should be a limit on creative freedom. The man has quite simply descended into RnB hell, and his one way fiery trip is further confirmed by his appeal to R.Kelly in the liner notes for them to 'get together and lay down tracks'. Apart from the first song 'Maxine' with its funk laden (but mediocre) live instrumentation, most of the stuff on here wouldn't ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 225
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Ironman

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Ghostface Killah

Release Date March 31, 1997
An absolute classic Album - if you are a fan of the Wu-Tang or other Wu solo projects then you need to check out this album because it's worth the money (no matter the price)!
Hewi - Newcastle, England!

CD-Charts Position 226
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Mastercuts - Bar Social Vol.2

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Various Artists

Release Date April 15, 2002
An absolute classic Album - if you are a fan of the Wu-Tang or other Wu solo projects then you need to check out this album because it's worth the money (no matter the price)!
Hewi - Newcastle, England!

CD-Charts Position 227
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Hell Hath No Fury

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Clipse

Release Date January 22, 2007
We always seem to wait ten years before we label Hip Hop albums classics, it happened with Only Built for Cuban Links, Illmatic and 3 Feet high and Rising, you have a feeling that this album will be up their on that fantastic list in a few years time.

But, the great thing about Hell Hath No Fury, unlike the albums above it is instantly catchy, the hooks are fantastic by the Nep's, Pharrell is like the Jose Mourinho of the music world, even though you hate his guts, you have to admit his production is second to none.

CD-Charts Position 228
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Uncontrolled Substance

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Inspectah Deck

Release Date October 04, 1999
While Inspectah Deck has never been the most visible bee to buzz forth from the Wu Tang hive, he has always been a stable, jack-of-all-trades member. His mic skills, while not exemplary are matched by a certain proficiency behind the production desk. Thus his debut was not awaited with the same excitement that met his fellow Clansmen's debuts. Nevertheless, 'Uncontrolled Substance' has a lot to like about it.

The Rza produced ‘Movas & Shakers’ is undoubtedly the standout track. In fact, it’s one of the best Rza productions from the 1999-era. Until this point in their careers it was probably the most commercial party track the Wu had released. It’s Inspectah Deck’s commentary on the club scene, “We trip the light, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 229
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The in Sound from Way Out

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: The Beastie Boys

Release Date October 01, 1999
I have been listening to the Beastie Boys for many years and have come to treasure albums such as Ill communication and Check your head. I have listened to those 2 albums over and over again, as well as watching the Sabotage video (truly great) many times. To those people familiar with those 3 works, intermingled with all the fan favourites like Sabotage etc. are some truly chilled out pieces; just percussion, strings and keyboard.

For years I have been trying to track down all of these instrumental versions and now here they are on one album.

To those not accustomed to the full repertoire of the Beastie Boys, these tracks may or may not be a welcomed change. They feel more like the Beastie Boys unplugged, just chilling out and truly expressing ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 230
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Organized Konfusion

CD-Charts > Music > East Coast
by: Organized Konfusion

Release Date September 12, 1991
Before Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po went their separate ways to pursue solo carreers, they made some of the finest, purest hip hop of the early 90's - the golden age of hip hop! This was the first album they put out through Hollywood Records.

While some of the tunes have dated a little on the production side, most of them still hold up, especially when compared the weak, keyboard-demo style production of modern rap.

The sampling here is beautiful - Herbie Hancock, SOUL, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, Skull Snaps, Bob James, Weather Report, Richard Pryor - and as emcees both of them are second to none. If you're looking for some true school hip hop that you may have missed, check this out now. You'll be pleased you did!