The Chef cooks up some fresh new Wu-Tang cuts that hit the spot.
FAV TRACKS: BEAR HILL, POMOGRANITE, WILD CORSICANS, 1 LIFE, 600 SCHOOLS, DA HEAVIES, THE OMERTA, GET OUTTA HERE, MAC & LOBSTER
LEAST FAV TRACK: OPEN DOORS
Listening to this album feels like trying to get a 2 hour nap while being sick. At least the title fits.
FAV TRACKS: N/A
LEAST FAV TRACK: LIABILITY
Album of the decade.
FAV TRACKS: THE BIRDS DON’T SING, CHAINS & WHIPS, P.O.V., SO BE IT, ACE TRUMPETS, ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, M.T.B.T.T.F., E.B.T.I.D.A., F.I.C.O., SO FAR AHEAD, LET GOD SORT EM OUT/CHANDELIERS, BY THE GRACE OF GOD
LEAST FAV TRACK: INGLORIOUS BASTARDS (BUT NOT REALLY)
Although he doesn’t have anything to prove, a good comeback album 26 years in the making was unexpected to say the least.
FAV TRACKS: STRESS, ANGELIC, FOREIGN, LANDLORD, SPIRIT TO CRY, DOCUMENTS, SO YOU’RE HAVING MY BABY
LEAST FAV TRACK: COME ON LET’S GO
McKinley delves into some flavourful jazz rap and a great concept that brought a standout of the year.
FAV TRACKS: WATCH MY HANDS, SUGAR WATER, RECITATIF, RUN, RUN, RUN PT. II, WE’RE OUTSIDE, REJOICE!, ALL THE LOVED ONES, F.F.O.L., LISTEN GENTLE, MAGIC, ALIVE!, COULD’VE BEEN DIFFERENT
LEAST FAV TRACK: CROOKED STICK
W.A.Y.N.E.? (Why Are You Not Embarrassed?)
FAV TRACKS: WELCOME TO THA CARTER, HIP-HOP, PEANUTS 2 N ELEPHANT, BEIN MYSELF
LEAST FAV TRACK: MULA KOMIN IN
Cool surprise album from the Dogg with a good collection of songs but it’s nothing to write home about.
FAV TRACKS: IZ IT A CRIME?, JOY, SOPHISTICATED CRIPPIN’, CAN’T WAIT, CAN’T GET ENOUGH, JUST THE WAY IT IZ, YOU WANT MY ALL, SPOT, SNOOP WILL MAKE YOU DANCE, WEST UP, MY FRIEND, LIVE LIFE
LEAST FAV TRACK: COLD SUMMER
The Scythe was a great idea but somewhat underwhelming in execution, and is debatably Denzel’s worst album which is crazy considering the rating.
FAV TRACKS: THE SCYTHE, LIT EFFECT, PHONY, MUTT THAT BIH, TAN, UP
LEAST FAV TRACK: HOOPTY
Bruno remains an amazing vocalist and on this album includes multiple tracks with cultural influences in sound and performance.
FAV TRACKS: RISK IT ALL, I JUST MIGHT, GOD WAS SHOWING OFF, WHY YOU WANNA FIGHT?, ON MY SOUL, SOMETHING SERIOUS, NOTHING LEFT, DANCE WITH ME
LEAST FAV TRACK: CHA CHA CHA
On Jermaine’s alleged final album he reflects on different stages of his life across two disks and he absolutely kills it.
FAV TRACKS: TWO SIX, SAFETY, RUN A TRAIN, POOR THANG, LEGACY, BUNCE ROAD BLUES, WHO TF IZ U, THE LET OUT, BOMBS IN THE VILLE/HIT THE GAS, LONELY AT THE TOP, 39 INTRO, THE FALL-OFF IS INEVITABLE, THE VILLEST, LIFE SENTENCE, I LOVE HER AGAIN, WHAT IF, QUIK STOP, AND THE WHOLE WORLD IS THE VILLE
LEAST FAV TRACK: ONLY YOU
IDK what he was on while he made this but it must’ve been a great experience.
FAV TRACKS: HALO, DEVIL, P.O, CLOVER, C.O.P, START TO FINISH, SCARY MERRI, MISOGYNISTICAL, LIFE 4 A LIFE, EVERYONE KNOWS
LEAST FAV TRACK: CELL BLOCK FREESTYLE / CD ON
A$AP’s first album in 8 years wasn’t really worth the wait but it’s a solid inclusion to his discography.
FAV TRACKS: ORDER OF PROTECTION, HELICOPTER, STOLE YA FLOW, STAY HERE 4 LIFE, PLAYA, STOP SNITCHING, PUNK ROCKY, THE END, SWAT TEAM, FISH N STEAK
LEAST FAV TRACK: STFU
The South had something to say. On of the best debut rap albums of the 1990’s and quite the standout from 1994 which is no small feat.
FAV TRACKS: MYINTROTOLETUKNOW, AIN’T NO THANG, SOUTHERNPLAYALISTICCADILLACMUZIK, CALL OF DA WILD, PLAYER’S BALL, CLAMIN’ TRUE, FUNKY RIDE, GIT UP, GIT OUT, CRUMBLIN’ HERB, D.E.E.P.
LEAST FAV TRACK: HOOTIE HOO
Content matter and creative lyricism continues to be Lupe’s strong suit as I am blown out of the water with these themes brought to my attention.
FAV TRACKS: MANILLA, GOLD VS THE RIGHT THING TO DO, SLAVE SHIP, WAV FILES, DOWN, HAILE SELASSIE, ALAN FOREVER, STRONGER, SUN GOD SAM & THE CALIFORNIA DRUG DEALS, XO, JONYLAH FOREVER, KINGDOM, IMAGINE, STACK THAT CHEESE, CRIPPLE, KING NAS, QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN FRED, HAPPY TIMBUCK2 DAY, MURAL JR.
LEAST FAV TRACK: DROGAS
Legend.
FAV TRACKS: NATURAL MYSTIC, SO MUCH THINGS TO SAY, GUILTLESS, THE HEATHEN, EXODUS, JAMMING, WAITING IN VAIN, TURN YOUR LIGHTS DOWN LOW, THREE LITTLE BIRDS, ONE LOVE
LEAST FAV TRACK: N/A
Nas still coming off strong after that phenomenal debut with his sophomore album that includes more diverse production and content matter.
FAV TRACKS: THE MESSAGE, STREET DREAMS, I GAVE YOU POWER, TAKE IT IN BLOOD, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, SUSPECT, SHOOTOUTS, IF I RULED THE WORLD
LEAST FAV TRACK: WATCH THEM NIGGAS
Students with A+ in school working on a group project be like:
FAV TRACKS: BRING THE RUCKUS, SHAME ON A NIGGA, WU-TANG: 7TH CHAMBER, CAN IT ALL BE SO SIMPLE, DA MYSTERY OF CHESSBOXIN’, WU-TANG AIN’T NUTHIN TA F’ WITH, C.R.E.A.M., METHOD MAN, PROTECT YA NECK, TEARZ, WU-TANG: 7TH CHAMBER - PART II
LEAST FAV TRACK: CLAN IN DA FRONT
Beyond insane lyrical talent with very unique production and replay value. Some of the best rap songs ever recorded appear on this album.
FAV TRACKS: MURAL, BLUR MY HANDS, DOTS & LINES, PRISONER 1 & 2, BODY OF WORK, LITTLE DEATH, CHOPPER, DELIVER, MADONNA, ADORATION OF THE MAGI, THEY.RESSURECT.OVER.NEW.
LEAST FAV TRACK: NO SCRATCHES
Jazz rap at its finest and purest forms. One of my all time favourites all genres included.
FAV TRACKS: EXCURSIONS, BUGGIN’ OUT, RAP PROMOTER, BUTTER, VERSES FROM THE ABSTRACT, SHOW BUSINESS, VIBES AND STUFF, INFAMOUS DATE RAPE, CHECK THE RHIME, EVERYTHING IS FAIR, JAZZ, SKYPAGER, WHAT?, SCENARIO
LEAST FAV TRACK: N/A