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Top 20 Hip-Hop Albums of All Time: No. 2

'Reasonable Doubt,' by Jay-Z
Before S. Carter was the king of the ROC, 'Reasonable Doubt' was his crowning achievement. Featuring Mary J. Blige, Biggie, Foxy Brown and Memphis Bleek, and classic production by Clark Kent and DJ Premier, the album introduced young Hov to the world in a truly memorable fashion. His ambition, conscience and braggadocious wit created true masterpiece, and tracks like 'Dead Presidents II,' 'Feelin' It' and 'Brooklyn's Finest' will forever belong in hip-hop's canon.
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diggitydog8

Nice to see someone gave respect to AZ, he's one of the most underrated MC's ever. Reasonable Doubt is ranked way too high, seems like you put it there just because of Jays popularity now. Also, glad you did'nt throw some Eminem album on here, they dont belong. He's an entertaining MC but thats it, nothing classic about his albums, just entertaining.

September 25 2012 at 2:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
diggitydog8

Nice to see someone gave respect to AZ, he's one of the most underrated MC's ever. Reasonable Doubt is ranked way too high, seems like you put it there just because of Jays popularity now.

September 25 2012 at 2:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
diggitydog8

Nice to see someone gave respect to AZ, he's one of the most underrated MC's ever. Reasonable Doubt is ranked way too high, seems like you put it there just because of Jays popularity now.

September 25 2012 at 2:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
diggitydog8

Nice to see someone gave respect to AZ, he's one of the most underrated MC's ever. Reasonable Doubt is ranked way too high, seems like you put it there just because of Jays popularity now.

September 25 2012 at 2:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cife Man

NO WAY!!! "REASONABLE DOUBT" should not be higher on this list than "The Chronic" and "Ready to Die" those are the TOP 2 albums of ALL TIME!!! WHERE THE HELL IS THE REDMAN on THIS LIST!!!!! CHILLLLLL!!! REASONABLE DOUBT is a TOP 5 album, not better than those other 2 tho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGXO3ctPOWc

September 28 2011 at 9:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pat

its an okay list, but you should've doubled up on biggie and put life after death on, same goes for jayz wit blueprint. You are missing Marshall mathers lp, eminem show, college dropout and liscenced to ill but overall, a good job

March 12 2011 at 12:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
geraldeheller

Get REAL: #1 Straight Outta Compton #2 Public Enemy #3 The DOC #4 Efil4zaggin #5 The Beastie Boys#6 The Chronic#7 100 miles and runnin. you guys lose all credibility with lists like the one U published. The LA TIMES listed "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON" as the "MOST IMPORTANT ALBUM OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY: Obviously I AGREE. LOL.

October 22 2010 at 3:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
thawayne

1.illmatic
36 chambers
reflection eternal train of thought
me against the world
liquid swords
only built for cuban linx
ready to die
black on both sides
the infamous mobb deep
az doe or die

April 25 2010 at 1:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
D-Train7

I coming from a strictly hip hop perspective, the list was cool but didn't go deeper... Everyone has heard of the albums that you've listed, you put 2pacs most commercial album up but it wasn't close to being his best, here are some albums that you missed.... Show biz & AG Runaway Slave, Diamond D Stunts Blunts & Hip hop, And justice for all Brand Nubian, Alcohols 21 & over, Epmd strictly business, Pharacyde bizarre Ride, MF Doom Doomsday, Nas Illmatic, Ultramagnetic Mc critical beatdown, Gang starr Daily Operation, Mobb Deep the infamous... I'm coming from a hip hop level not record sales or popularity....... There are many more albums & artist that I didn't list.........

September 25 2009 at 2:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Elizabeth

"Reasonable Doubt" should be number 1, followed by "Ready To Die" and "Midnight Marauders." That's my opinion. Those are the 3 CD's I would have to have with me if deserted somewhere!! Everyone has their own tastes. Some people think Pac was better than Biggie. Chill and allow people to speak. I think overall the list was good.

March 24 2009 at 11:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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