Best UK Hip Hop Albums of 2008

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Spektrum
1.  Spektrum by Million Dan
The list author says:
  "This album had to come top for me. It contains so much energy - 'Spektrum Ride', 'Dogz 'n' Sledgez', 'Mic Chek' and 'Scream Out'."
£10.07   Used & New from: £1.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Slime & Reason
2.  Slime & Reason by Roots Manuva
The list author says:
  "For me, this is the most easily accessible album Rodney Smith has made so the combination of his wonkiness and the easy listening experience had me hooked. Best track? 'Let The Spirit'."
£6.49   Used & New from: £2.68
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Scene Stealers
3.  Scene Stealers by Skreintax
The list author says:
  "An anticipated LP for me - Top tracks and guests and production that never falters mean you need this (and the rest on the list)."
£8.37   Used & New from: £7.09

Dear Listener
4.  Dear Listener by Lowkey
The list author says:
  "no jump up tracks, it's not even got an upbeat sound to it but man, it feels positive to hear someone who cares so genuinely about the things going on around us."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Saga Of A Peaceful Man
5.  The Saga Of A Peaceful Man by Reps
The list author says:
  "bright, breezy but heavy and thoughtful too. Oh, and it wasn't too long either!"
£11.64   Used & New from: £9.99
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Dark and the Light
6.  The Dark and the Light by Brotherman
The list author says:
  "It's soulful, upbeat yet it tackles and commentates on current issues in society. Brotherman has a poetical ability that seems rare in many MCs which give his tracks breadth and depth."
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The Audio Workout [Explicit]
7.  The Audio Workout [Explicit] by Vee Kay
The list author says:
  "The production is reminiscent of good time Hip Hop and the MCs contributions are pure finery."
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My Last And Best Album
8.  My Last And Best Album by Braintax
The list author says:
  "For me it was a great album, better than 'Panorama' overall, and one of the better and most underrated albums this year."
Used & New from: £39.23
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Signature LP CD&DVD
9.  The Signature LP CD&DVD by Sway
The list author says:
  "Sway really upped the ante where commercial yet credible UK Hip Hop is concerned. It has an overall feeling of quality - one for the collection!"
Used & New from: £3.09
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The Stuff
10.  The Stuff by Illustrate
The list author says:
  "The topics are varied - some down to earth, some underground and some in the clouds. A good first album for Illustrate to build his music making career with."
£10.33
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Union Jack Album
11.  The Union Jack Album by Jack Flash
The list author says:
  "Full of engaging rhymes and heavy but semi-ethereal beats. It's a real chill out album from an artist well known for his battling abilities (EOW Winner this year)."
£8.37   Used & New from: £2.27

The City Is In Good Hands
12.  The City Is In Good Hands by Snoop Dogg
The list author says:
  "an engaging 50 minutes of sampled beats and well made rhymes and it features a whole cheeseboard full of great UK MCs. 'BBQ' and 'Big Headed' stand out."
£11.42   Used & New from: £1.97

Everything Is Borrowed
13.  Everything Is Borrowed by The Streets
The list author says:
  "All I know is that I enjoyed this album alot and that it was better than the last one. 'The Sherry End' had that funk and the whole album has a sing-along vibe that sometimes you just need ya know?"
£7.49   Used & New from: £0.60
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Audio Revolution
14.  Audio Revolution by K Delight
The list author says:
  "best described as a b-boy record - it has a heavy emphasis on the art of the DJ and is drenched in party type sweat. MC's from the US and the UK turn up - most notably the cool Lewis Parker and Koaste"
£11.51   Used & New from: £6.30
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Anathema
15.  Anathema by Triple Darkness
The list author says:
  "Definitely the darkest album on here, 'Anathema' had a strange pull on me."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

A New Bloodline
16.  A New Bloodline by Sir Smurf Lil'
The list author says:
  "It's a very solid album from the man who's been showing up on everyone else's album this year"
£9.82   Used & New from: £3.88
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Back off Man, I'm a Scientist
17.  Back off Man, I'm a Scientist by Kidkanevil
The list author says:
  "an exciting listen with very diverse tracks tied together with percussion and general experimentation. Buy it!"
£9.14   Used & New from: £4.10
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

In Heavy Weather
18.  In Heavy Weather by Mystic Man
The list author says:
  "strange beats, lovely loops and confident rhymes have wedged themselves in my psyche - it must be good."
£12.42   Used & New from: £1.99

Outside Looking In
19.  Outside Looking In by LIFE
The list author says:
  "It's very serious messages are broadcast frenetically (as only Life could) over Nappa's straight-up Hip Hop beats."
£8.45   Used & New from: £4.63
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Raiders of the Lost Archives
20.  Raiders of the Lost Archives by Kashmere
£9.82   Used & New from: £5.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Speaking from Xperience
21.  Speaking from Xperience by Blak Twang
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Recognition: 20 Years of Fire - Starting UK Rap
22.  Recognition: 20 Years of Fire - Starting UK Rap by Various Artists
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From the Ashes
23.  From the Ashes by Chester P and Louis Slipperz
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Below Street Level
24.  Below Street Level by Late
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01

Babyfood
25.  Babyfood by Baby J
The list author says:
  "Not my cuppa tea but all the other critics raved."
£7.25   Used & New from: £0.01

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