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It Was A Good Day- Ice Cube
"It Was a Good Day" is a song by American rapper Ice Cube. It was released in February 1993 as the second single from his third solo album, The Predator. It was ranked as number 77 in the 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s. -
Gin and Juice- Snoop Dogg
"Gin and Juice" is the second single by rapper Snoop Dogg from his debut album. It reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number eight. It earned a gold certification and sold 700,000 copies.It was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. It was listed as number eight in the 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. -
Ready to Die- The Notorious BIG
Ready to Die is the debut studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released on September 13, 1994. The partly autobiographical album tells the story of the rapper's experiences as a young criminal, and was the only studio album released during his lifetime, as he was murdered sixteen days prior to the release of his second album Life After Death in 1997. -
All Eyez on Me- Tupac Shakur
All Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac (and the last to be released during his lifetime), released on February 13, 1996. The album features the number-one singles "How Do U Want It" and "California Love". It featured five singles in all, the most of any of Shakur's albums. Moreover, All Eyez on Me made history as the first double full-length hip-hop solo studio album released globally. -
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory- Tupac Shakur
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Makaveli) is the fifth and final studio album by American rapper Tupac Shakur. It was released on November 5, 1996, almost two months after his murder. It is his first posthumous release and the only one released under his alternative stage name Makaveli. These are some of the last songs Shakur recorded before his fatal shooting on September 7, 1996. -
Life After Death- The Notorious BIG
Life After Death is the second and final studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released on March 25, 1997. A double album, it was released posthumously following his death on March 9, 1997. Life After Death exhibits The Notorious B.I.G. further delving into the mafioso rap sub-genre. The album is a sequel to his first album, Ready to Die, and picks up where the last song ends. -
Ruff Ryders’ Anthem- DMX
"Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the fourth single from his debut studio album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998). It ranks at #79 on the 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. -
Graduation- Kanye West
This was Kanye's third album and it was the one that really put him on the map. It had lots of great songs and many are still popular today. -
Tha Carter III- lil Wayne
Lil Wayne's third installment in his 'Carter' album series is arguably his best. There are endless hits on the album and it went platinum. It gave him tons of good publicity and put him at the top. -
Take Care- Drake
Drake's third album was an instant classic with almost every song known widely. This is the album that made him a big figure in the rap/ R&B scene. -
Good Kid M.A.A.D City- Kendrick Lamar
This was the album that truly showed Kendrick Lamar's storytelling ability. It went platinum in less than a year and put Kendrick near the top of the rap game. -
2014 Forest Hills Drive- J. Cole
J. Cole's third album gave him his most publicity, was the first album to go platinum without features since the 70's. It also contains some of his most popular hits and it solidified his role in the rap game. -
To Pimp A Butterfly- Kendrick Lamar
To Pimp a Butterfly is the third studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. The album incorporates elements of hard bop, funk, soul, and spoken word. It explores a variety of political and personal themes concerning African-American culture, racial inequality, depression, and institutional discrimination. The album was supported by five singles—"i", "The Blacker the Berry", "King Kunta", "Alright" and "These Walls". It is considered to be one of the best albums of the decade. -
If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late- Drake
If You're Reading This It's Too Late is a commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on February 13, 2015, by Cash Money Records. There is a debate upon whether this project is a mixtape or a studio album; although it was released commercially through his record label, Drake himself referred to the project as a mixtape. It received generally good reviews and showed a rare, aggressive side of drake that is not often seen. -
Rodeo- Travis Scott
Rodeo is the debut studio album by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on September 4, 2015. The album was supported by two singles: "3500" and "Antidote". Rodeo received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200. It also debuted at number one on the US Rap Albums chart. In May 2017, the album was certified Platinum. It was a very impressive first album and drew a lot of positive attention. -
Flower Boy- Tyler, the Creator
Flower Boy is the fourth studio album by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. The album was released on July 21, 2017, and although the album's production was handled entirely by Tyler, the Creator himself, it features guest vocals from a range of artists, including ASAP Rocky, Lil Wayne, and Jaden Smith. The album was by four singles: "Who Dat Boy" / "911", "Boredom", "I Ain't Got Time!" and "See You Again". It was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 60th Grammy Awards.
