The Greatest Hip-Hop Albums (No Order)

The list author says:
	"The best Wu-Tang related album.  Pretty much every member appears, and the production by The RZA is some of the best ever."

The list author says:
	"Nas' first, and best, album.  Good rhymes complemented by great beats.  Every track is a memorable one."

The list author says:
	"The first commercial release from the kings of underground hip-hop.  Title track "The Platform", "The Main Event", and "Work The Angles" are the standout tracks here."

The list author says:
	"Dilated's follow-up to The Platform.  And what a follow-up.  More laid-back than it's predecessor, Expansion Team sees Dilated teaming up with a number of guest producers and MCs, including DJ Premier"

The list author says:
	"Largely un-noticed by the mainsteam hip-hop community when released, it has attained classic status among the underground scene.  Madlib both raps and produces this jazz-tinged hip-hop classic."

The list author says:
	"Mr Meth's debut solo effort.  Produced by The RZA, this album instantly sounds "Wu-Tang".  The stand-out track is "Release Yo' Delf""

The list author says:
	"Given that two of hip-hop's greatest MCs/producers-RZA and Prince Paul- are members of the group, this album was always destined to be a true classic."

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	"This is often hailed as the best "alternative hip-hop" album ever.  There is nothing alternative about it.  This is pure hip-hop."

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	"This group are part of the Hieroglyphics crew.  This, their debut, is full of quality beats, catchy tunes, and some brilliant rapping."

The list author says:
	"The best UK hip-hop release by far.  Dizzie Rascal is not hip-hop.  Mark B and Blade are.  Title track "The Unknown" is one of the catchiest hip-hop tunes I've heard."

The list author says:
	"Fantastic album.  Part gangsta, part old-school, part everything.  This album has it all."

The list author says:
	"Comes 2nd in the list of UK hip-hop.  Some great rapping, and some catchy beats."

The list author says:
	"The second album from the French hip-hop collective.  Don't let the language barrier intimidate you- this is brilliant hip-hop.  "Soldat 2" is amazing."

The list author says:
	"Amazing hip-hop from this Canadian outfit.  The beats, rapping and piano riffs on "Bless + Destroy" are out of this world.  Check out the reviews on Amazon.com"

The list author says:
	"This album is worth it for just one track "It Ain't Nuttin'" featuring MF Doom.  The rest of the album is also worth a look."

The list author says:
	"One of the most successful hip-hop compilation albums in America ever.  The beats and ryhmes on this collection are stunning.  It's a great way to hear some new artists."

The list author says:
	"Another massive-selling compilation in America.  Some superb underground hip-hop."

The list author says:
	"One of the best West Coast MCs.  A great album from one of Dilated Peoples main collaborators."

The list author says:
	"Brilliant, up-tempo hip-hop.  "No Escapin' This" and "Se acabo" Feat. Method Man are instant hip-hop classics."

The list author says:
	"More brilliant West Coast hip-hop.  Especially ceck out "Long Awaited" Feat. Dilated Peoples"