My personal favs- 90: Americas most Wanted 91: Low End Theory 92: Chronic 93: Doggystyle 94: Illmatic 95: Only built for Cuban links 96: Reasonable Doubt 97: Life after Death 98: Aquemini 99: Slim Shady LP
1990: Amerikkkaz Most Wanted 1991: Death Certificate 1992: Chronic 1993: Doggystyle 1994: Illmatic 1995: Me Against The World 1996: Killuminati 1997: Wu Tang Forever 1998: Aquemini 1999: Chronic 2001
Thank you so much Lou for putting it was written and then infamous in your lists bro. Some of my personal favorites that don’t get talked about enough as entire projects
@@atribecalledlen3567not when people are talking about top 3 albums that year. A lot of people don't even know who prodigy and the group mobb deep were
@@BACKDOORBROWNIE710 ready to die in my opinion would also be a “correct” pick (even tho its all subjective so its not necessarily correct) Ready To Die also has amazing lyricism, amazing production, classic songs and you can even say the album is more diverse than illmatic thanks to its singles not being your traditional boom bap songs. Theres nothing wrong with choosing Ready To Die over Illmatic cause its just as good. Illmatic was a moment and i get it, but Biggie delivered a 10/10 too
90- Fear of A Black Planet 91- Low End Theory 92- The Chronic 93- Doggystyle 94- Illmatic 95- Me Against The World 96- Makaveli 97- Life After Death 98- Aquemini 99- 2001 That’s MY list Great Video!
Nice list, but Id go with the 1st tribe for 90 and 36 Chambers for 93. Makaveli is underrated, but AEOM was huge in 96. In 98, Id say it's a tie between aquemni and Black Star.
Imo 90. Amerikkka's most wanted 91. Low end theory 92. Chronic 93. Midnight marauders 94. Ready to die 95. Cuban linxs 96. All eyez on me 97. Life after death 98. Aquemini 99. Black on both sides
for me liquid swords is easily the best album of 95, most I've ever been able to visualize the emcee's lyrics matched with RZA's complementary production. Genius
1990: Intelligent hoodlum- intelligent hoodlum 1991: ATCQ- Low end theory 1992: Redman- Whut? The album 1993: Wu tang- 36 chambers 1994: Nas- Illmatic (honorable mention to Oranized konfusion- stress: the extinction agenda) 1995: GZA- Liquid swords (honorable mentions to The infamous, me against the World and lifestylez ov da poor and dangerous) 1996: Nas- It was written 1997: Big- Life after death 1998: Lauryn hill- The miseducation of Lauryn hill (honorable mention to blackstar, capital punishment and moment of truth) 1999: The roots: Things fall apart
All Eyez on me…disc 2….I’m just saying. It’s ok but not great. Disc 1 is legendary Lyrically, Capital Punishment is cold. Musically, it’s good but can’t compete with other albums in 98
1990: Amerikkka’s Most Wanted 1991: Low End Theory 1992: The Chronic 1993: Enter the Wu tang 1994: Illmatic 1995: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 1996: All Eyez On Me Disc 1 1997: Life After Death 1998: Aquameni (if miseducation of Lauryn Hill doesn’t count) 1999: Things Fall Apart
90: People’s Instinctive Travels & Rhythms 91: Low End Theory 92: The Chronic 93: Enter the Wu-Tang 94: Illmatic 95: Me Against the World 96: ATLiens 97: Life After Death 98: Aquemini 99: SSLP
@second That's my favourite album of all time so not happening I'm afraid. I wasn't a fan of a lot of songs towards the end of 2001 like Some LA N*, Housewife, Ackrite and Bang Bang.
On the topic of Dr.Dre 'pioneering' g-funk, I think it is more accurate to say he more so popularised it. The Ruthless Records group 'Above the Law' particularly Big Hutch doesn't get enough credit for being a pioneer of the g-funk sound. Dre supposedly was inspired by observing Big Hutch's production on their album 'Black Mafia Life'. This album was released in 1993 due to delays with Dre's split from Ruthless, but most of this album was recorded in 1991. Would definitely suggest a listen. Loved this video and the discussion.
1990: Amerikka most wanted 1991: death certificate 1992: The chronic 1993: Doggystyle 1994: illmatic or ready to die ( can go either way ) 1995: me against the world or liquid swords 1996: all eyes on me 1997: life after death 1998: either dmx album that came out that year 1999: Slim shady Lp or 2001
My faves 90: ATCQ - People’s Instinctive 91: Low End Theory 92: Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother 93: Midnight Marauders 94: Illmatic 95: Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia 96: ATLiens 97: Company Flow - Funcrusher Plus 98: Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star 99: Mos Def - Black on Both Sides (Looking back I do have a bit of a bias for tribe)
90- idrk💀💀💀 91 - the low end theory 92 - the chronic 93 - enter the wu tang 94 - illmatic 95 - the infamous 96 - all eyez on me 97 - life after death 98 - aquemini 99 - 2001 or black on both sides
@@ashrdashrAll Eyez On Me is pretty overrated. The first is awesome but the 2nd while it also has standouts, is mostly filler. Makaveli is a better album he dropped that year in my opinion.
@@ashrdashrIt means I agree with you. Atilens and It Was Written are my favorite albums from 96. It Was Written in particular is my favorite Nas album.
Here's my list: 1990 - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted 1991 - The Low End Theory 1992 - The Chronic 1993 - Midnight Marauders 1994 - Southernplayalisticatilacmuzik 1995 - The Infamous 1996 - Reasonable Doubt 1997 - In My Lifetime Vol. 1 1998 - Aquemini 1999 - The Slim Shady LP
Thanks so much for this video guys. This is my favorite decade of rap for sure. My picks : 1990 : People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm 1991 : The Low End Theory 1992 : The Chronic 1993 : Midnight Marauders 1994 : Illmatic 1995 : Me Against The World 1996 : All Eyez On Me 1997 : Life After Death 1998 : Capital Punishment 1999 : Operation Doomsday
I'd say 1990 amerikkka most wanted 1991 low end theory 1992 mecca & soul brother 1993 36 Chamber 1994 Illmatic 1995 OB4CL 1996 ATLiens/RD 1997 Life After Death 1998 Aquemini/ Miseducation of Lauryn hill 1999 Things Fall apart
For me: 1990: Momma Said Knock You Out 1991: The Low End Theory 1992: The Chronic 1993: 36 Chambers 1994: Illmatic 1995: Only Built for Cuban Link 1996: Reasonable Doubt 1997: Life After Death 1998: Capital Punishment 1999: The Slim Shady LP
Great video, although I wish there was more editing, when you talked about albums I didn't know, I couldn't even recognise them based of the album cover, some album cover pop ups would have been nice
90 - Amerikkas Most Wanted 91 - Quik is the Name 92 - Music to Driveby 93 - Enter the 36 Chambers 94 - Illmatic 95 - The Infamous 96 - All Eyez On Me. (Honourable mention-Ridin Dirty) 97 - Life After Death 98 - Its Dark & Hell is Hot 99 - Black on Both Sides
Mine would be 1990 = Amerikkka’s Most Wanted 1991 = 2Pacalypse Now 1992 = The Chronic 1993 = Enter the Wu-Tang 1994 = Illmatic 1995 = Me Against the World 1996 = ATLiens 1997 = Life After Death 1998 = Aquemini 1999 = 2001
That’s a great list except for 91…cmon now, 2Pacalypse Now is ok. There’s 8 albums I’d pick in 91 before his album and 2Pac is one of my favorite favorite rappers
1990: People's Instinctive Travels And Paths Of Rhythm/AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted 1991: The Low End Theory/Death Certificate 1992: The Predator 1993: Midnight Maurders 1994: Illmatic 1995: Me Against The World/The Infamous 1996: Reasonable Doubt/All Eyez On Me/It Was Written 1997: Life After Death/When Disaster Strikes 1998: It's Dark And Hell Is Hot 1999: The Slim Shady LP
1990: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube 1991: The Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest 1992: The Chronic - Dr. Dre 1993: Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang Clan (HM: Midnight Marauders - A Tribe Called Quest) 1994: Illmatic - Nas 1995: Liquid Swords - GZA 1996: All Eyez On Me - Tupac 1997: Life After Death - Biggie 1998: Aqeumini - Outkast 1999: Black On Both Sides - Mos Def
1990: A Tribe Called Quest - People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm 1991: A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory 1992: Dr. Dre - The Chronic 1993: Wu-Tang Clan Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 1994: Nas - Illmatic 1995: Mobb Deep - The Infamous... 1996: OutKast - ATLiens 1997: The Notorious B.I.G. - Life After Death 1998: OutKast - Aquemini 1999: The Roots - Things Fall Apart
Heres my personal list. The 90s is home to so many incredible hip hop records, so many that i had to leave off a ton of classics from the 5 honorable mentions i put below my #1 of each year... 1990: People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest (Honorable Mentions: Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy, Amerikkka's Most Wanted by Ice Cube, Business As Usual by EPMD, Step In The Arena by Gang Starr, Funky Technician by Lord Finesse 1991: The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest (Honorable Mentions: De La Soul is Dead by De La Soul, Death Certificate by Ice Cube, I Wish My Brother George Was Here by Del The Funky Homosapien, Mr. Hood by KMD, Organized Konfusion by Organized Konfusion) 1992: The Chronic by Dr. Dre (Honorable Mentions: Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde by The Pharcyde, Whut? Thee Album by Redman, Daily Operation by Gang Starr, Mecca and the Soul Brother by Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Don't Sweat The Technique by Eric B. & Rakim) 1993: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by The Wu-Tang Clan (Honorable Mentions: Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest, Reachin' by Digable Planets, Buhloone Mindstate by De La Soul, Enta Da Stage by Black Moon, Organix by The Roots) 1994: Illmatic by Nas (Honorable Mentions: Blowout Comb by Digable Planets, Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G, Stress: The Extinction Agenda by Organized Konfusion, The Diary by Scarface, The Main Ingredient by Pete Rock & CL Smooth) 1995: Liquid Swords by GZA (Honorable Mentions: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Raekown, Do You Want More???!!! by The Roots, Lifestyles ov da Poor & Dangerous by Big L, Soul Food by Goodie Mob, The Infamous by Mobb Deep) 1996: Illadelph Halflife by The Roots (Honorable Mentions: Endtroducing by DJ Shadow, ATLiens by Outkast, Stakes Is High by De La Soul, It Was Written by Nas, Ironman by Ghostface Killah) 1997: Funcrusher Plus by Company Flow (Honorable Mentions: The War Report by Capone-N-Noreaga, Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G, Wu-Tang Forever by The Wu-Tang Clan, One Day It'll All Make Sense by Common, Future Development by Del The Funky Homosapien) 1998: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill (Honorable Mentions: Moment of Truth by Gang Starr, Aquemini by Outkast, Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Blackstar by Blackstar, 3rd Eye Vision by Hieroglyphics, Steal This Album by The Coup) 1999: Things Fall Apart by The Roots (Honorable Mentions: Black on Both Sides by Mos Def, Operation Doomsday by MF DOOM, Nia by Blackalicious, Internal Affairs by Pharaoh Monch, Soundbombing II by Various Artists)
@tequilasunset87 I think Tupac has some great stuff, I find his albums to be good but inconsistent/flawed. And I tend to prefer grimey/dirty sounding records with more bite rather than super produced and mainstream sounding records with some obvious exceptions. Obviously All Eyez on Me and Me Against the World are great with some bad/okay tracks here and there, but I just prefer the more abstract and underground sounds of other artists.
I was a teen during this decade (ya I'm old) and this really was the peak of hip hop. All the artists were trying to outdo eachother and we were the lucky ones that got to listen to it. Although I still listen to newer stuff I just haven't been into the genre like I was back then. Great lists tho fellas.
What's some newer stuff you've enjoyed? If you haven't heard I highly recommend Melt My Eyez See Your Future from Denzel, and The Forever Story from JID. Those were KY two favorite albums from last year
1990: Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet 1991: ATCQ - Low End Theory 1992: Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride 2 1993: ATCQ - Midnight Marauders/Snoop - Doggystyle/Black Moon - Enta Da Stage/ Wu Tang - 36 Chambers (just couldn’t pick lol) 1994: Nas - Illmatic/Big - Ready to Die/Scarface - The Diary 1995: Mobb Deep - The Infamous 1996: Jay Z - Reasonable Doubt 1997: Camp Lo - Uptown Saturday Night 1998: DMX - It’s Dark 1999: Mos Def - BOBS
Now that are reaching the end of this series y’all should rank each year of hip hop using y’all’s scale of like how good the year was for hip hop in terms of new talent, albums, and feature runs
My List: 1990: Ice Cube - Amerikkka's Most Wanted 1991: Ice Cube - Death Certificate 1992: Dr. Dre - The Chronic 1993: Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (Honourable Mention To: Doggystyle) 1994: Nas - Illmatic (Honourable Mention To: Ready To Die) 1995: Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous (Honourable Mention To: Me Against The World and The Infamous) 1996: 2Pac - All Eyez On Me (Honourable Mention To: Reasonable Doubt and It Was Written) 1997: Jay-Z - In My Lifetime,Vol 1 1998: DMX - It's Dark And Hell Is Hot 1999: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP
If Ready to die was in a different year it would be the best album of the year, it deserves more love,, listened to it a week ago, I can't decide my favorite song, and can't find a bad song
Now it's probably Everyday Struggle or Unbelievable, the title track, of the bangers I prefer the original One More Chance, because I heard Big poppa and Juicy too much in the past
Super interesting video. Alot of W picks here. It would be really cool if you guys did reviews/dedicated videos for each of these classics. Would be great for new people getting into hiphop :-)
1990: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube 1991: Death Certificate - Ice Cube 1992: The Chronic - Dr. Dre 1993: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu-Tang Clan 1994: Illmatic - Nas 1995: Lifestylez Ov Tha Poor & Dangerous - Big L 1996: It Was Written - Nas 1997: Life After Death - Biggie 1998: Vol.2... Hard Knock Life - JAY-Z 1999: 2001 - Dr. Dre
1990- People's Instinctive Travels and Paths of Rhythm- ATCQ 1991- The Low End Theory- ATCQ 1992- The Chronic- Dr. Dre 1993- Enter the Wu-Tang Clan 36 Chambers- Wu-Tang Clan 1994- Illmatic- Nas 1995- Only Built For Cuban Linx- Raekwon 1996- Ironman- Ghostface Killah 1997- When Disaster Strikes- Busta Rhymes 1998- Aquemini- OutKast 1999- Black on Both Sides- Mos Def
I've never listened to any of these albums bc I don't really listen to that style of hip-hop (I very much stick to modern stuff), but I do want to be educated on it, so I'm hoping you guys'll do a live album reaction to some of these someday, that would be a lot of fun and a good excuse to listen
1990 One For All - Brand Nubian 1991 De La Soul is Dead 1992 Dead Serious from Das Efx 1993 Return of the Boombap KRS One 1994 Illmatic/Ready To Die (deluxe) 1995 The Purple Tape/Jamal Last Change No Breaks 1996 Muddy Waters/The Final Tic 1997 Wu Tang Forever/The Lost Generation/The War Report 1998 M.O.P. 1st Family 4 Life 1998 Eightball Lost 1998 E 40 The Element Of Surprise 1999 Big Mike Hard to Hit 1999 Mobb Deep Murda Muzik 1999 Kurupt Streetz Iz a Mutha
Such a casual list I literally predicted every one of Ants picks right, didn’t even mention Stress: The Extinction Agenda, 6 Feet Deep, Funcrusher Plus or Mystic Stylez. 90 - Fear Of A Black Planet (Runner-Up: People’s Instinctive Travels) 91 - The Low End Theory 92 - Bizarre Ride 2 The Pharcyde 93 - 36 Chambers 94 - Illmatic (Runner-Ups: Stress: The Extinction Agenda, 6 Feet Deep) 95 - The Infamous (Runner-Ups: Liquid Swords, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, Mystic Stylez) 96 - Ironman (Runner-Up: Reasonable Doubt) 97 - Funcrusher Plus 98 - Aquemini 99 - Operation: Doomsday Also 94 & 95>>96
1990: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted HM: Fear of a Black Planet 1991: De La Soul Is Dead HM: The Low End Theory 1992: The Chronic HM: Mecca and the Soul Brother 1993: Enter The Wu-Tang HM: Doggystyle 1994: Illmatic HM: 6 Feet Deep 1995: Liquid Swords HM: The Infamous/Lifestylez ov da Poor n Dangerous 1996: It Was Written HM: ATLiens/All Eyez on Me 1997: Life After Death 1998: Moment of Truth HM: Aquemini 1999: Operation Doomsday HM: I Am
1990-Peoples instinctive travels and the paths of rhythm 1991- The Low end Theory 1992- Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde 1993- 36 Chambers 1994- Illmatic 1995- Labcabincalifornia 1996- Atliens 1997- The 18th Letter 1998- Black Star 1999- Black on Both Sides
For Me 90 America's Most Wanted 91 The Low End Theory 92 The Chronic 93 Wu-Tang 36 Chambers 94 Illmatic 95 Only Built For Cuban Linx 96 It Was Written 97 Life After Death 98 Aquemini 99 The Slim Shady LP
Hey guys I'm a fan from South Africa 🇿🇦 I love the channel, could you guys do a album reaction to Nasty C "Strings And Bling" Promise It Won't Disappoint ❤
1990: Sex Packets - Digital Underground 1991: Death Certificate - Ice Cube 1992: The Chronic - Dr. Dre 1993: 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang 1994: Illmatic - Nas 1995: Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous -BigL 1996: The Score - Fugees 1997: Life After Death - Biggie 1998: It's Dark & Hell is Hot - DMX 1999: The Slim Shady LP - Eminem
1990 - Amerikkka's Most Wanted 1991 - Low End Theory 1992 - The Chronic 1993 - Doggystyle 1994 - Illmatic 1995 - Only Built 4 Cuban Links 1996 - All Eyez On Me 1997 - Life After Death 1998 - It's Dark, Hell is Hot 1999 - 2001
Agree the first half but then 95: Only built 4 cuban linx 96: Reasonable doubt 98: Its dark and hell is hot or Capital punishment cant decide 99: Black on both sides
1990: Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J 1991: Breaking Atoms - Main Source 1992: Mecca & the Soul Brother - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth 1993: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu Tang Clan 1994: Illmatic - Nas 1995: Only Built For Cuban Linx - Raekwon 1996: Reasonable Doubt - Jay Z 1997: Life After Death - Notorious B.I.G. 1998: Moment of Truth- Gang Starr 1999: 2001- Dr. Dre
1990: AMW 1991: De La Soul Is Dead 1992: The Chronic 1993: 36 Chambers/Doggystyle I truly can’t choose. 1994: you have to say Illmatic but I would certainly have The Sun Rises In The East and Dare Iz A Darkside right up there too. 1995: E. 1999/Infamous/Me Against The World/Liquid Swords 1996: AEOM - there’s no other choice for album of the year IMO with everything that goes into it all 1997: Wu Tang Forever. Not much else to choose from that year 1998: Aquemini/400 Degreez 1999: 2001 no other choice for AOTY that year when everything is taken into consideration.
90: ATCQ - People's Instinctive Travels 91: ATCQ - Low End Theory 92: Dr Dre - The Chronic 93: Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu 94: Nas - Illmatic 95: Raekwon - OB4CL 96: Busta Rhymes - The Coming 97: Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Forever (Disc 1) 98: Lauryn Hill - Misseducation (Strongest year for me - love love love Black Star, Moment of Truth, Jurassic 5, Capital Punishment too) 99: Mos Def - Black on Both Sides Interestingly, 1990, 1996 and 1997 were the toughest for me in terms of not having stand-out candidates, even though 96/97 especially had LOTS of excellent albums, they just don't have albums that I know and LOVE in the same way the other years do. Hence why I picked WTF Side 1 (honestly so fire and underrated, but side 2 isn't quite on the same level for me), and Busta Rhymes is mostly recency bias because I've been enjoying that album recently and felt it is definitely up there for that year and deserves a mention.
1990:Amerikkka’s Most Wanted 1991:The Low End Theory 1992:Daily Operation 1993:Enter the Wu-Tang(36 Chambers) 1994:Illmatic 1995:The Infamous 1996:ATLiens 1997:Funcrusher Plus 1998:Moment of Truth 1999:Things Fall Apart
Good list, but you’re really missing an essential album if you don’t acknowledge the existence of IAM - “l’école du micro d’argent” in the year 1997. For me the best hip hop album that year and a worldwide classic in the genre.
1990 - People’s Instinctive Travels 1991 - The Low End Theory 1992 - The Chronic 1993 - Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers) 1994 - Illmatic 1995 - Liquid Swords 1996 - Entroducing 1997 - Baduizm 1998 - The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 1999 - Things Fall Apart
1990-Amerikkka’s Most Wanted-Ice Cube 1991- The Low End Theory-ACTQ 1992- The Chronic -Dr. Dre 1993-Enter The 36 Chambers 1994-Illmatic- Nas 1995- Only Built 4 Cuban Linx-Raekwon 1996- It Was Written-Nas 1997- Life After Death-Biggie 1998-Aquemini- Outkast 1999-Black on Both Sides-Mos Def
1990: People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm 1991: The Low End Theory 1992: The Chronic 1993: 36 Chambers; too many classics to pick from that year 1994: Illmatic, Ready to Die very close 2nd 1995: Me Against The World; tough year to pick had 3 classic Wu albums, Mobb Deep, Bone Thugs, etc 1996: Reasonable Doubt, All Eyez On Me and It Was Written close 2nd 1997: Life After Death 1998: Moment Of Truth 1999: The Chronic 2001; Black on both sides, Operation Doomsday, and Slim Shady LP are close though
Top of each year for me 1990: People’s Instinctive Travels… 1991: The Low End Theory 1992: The Chronic 1993: Doggystyle 1994: Illmatic 1995: Me Against the World 1996: 7 Day Theory 1997: Life After Death 1998: It’s Dark and Hell is Hot 1999: Black on Both Sides
The 90s was the best decade for hip hop undoubtedly, the amount of iconic rappers that emerged in that decade-tupac, ice cube, biggie,nas and so many more.
Massive W Luca for having Nas - It Was written as the best album for 1996. Imo it’s a top 10 album of all time, I’ve never heard a rapper rap better than he did in 96. Only Biggie in 97 comes close imo
@@bennyjames7806 That’s your opinion. I think Nas was the far superior rapper to Tupac and if you listen to both albums you can easily tell who the better rapper is
This would be my list - I haven't heard every album ever, so recommendations would be clutch 1990 - ATCQ - People's Instinctive Travels & The Paths of Rhythm 1991 - ATCQ - The Low End Theory 1992 - Dr. Dre - The Chronic 1993 - Wu-Tang Clan - 36 Chambers / ATCQ - Midnight Marauders 1994 - Nas - Illmatic 1995 - 2Pac - Me Against The World 1996 - Outkast - ATLiens 1997 - **Haven't Listened to Enough tbh 1998 - Lauryn Hill - Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 1999 - MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday / Mos Def - Black on Both Sides
90 - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube 91 - Death Certificate - Ice Cube 92 - The Chronic - Dr. Dre 93 - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu Tang Clan 94 - Illmatic - Nas (Greatest Rap Album Ever) 95 - 4, 5, 6 - Kool G Rap 96 - All Eyez On Me - 2Pac *OR* It Was Written - Nas 97 - Life After Death - The Notorious B.I.G. 98 - Aquemini - OutKast 99 - 2001 - Dr. Dre (Operation: Doomsday by MF DOOM is my honorable mention)
My Opinion 1990: Amerikka’s Most Wanted 1991: Low End Theory 1992: Chronic 1993: Enter Da 36 Chambers 1994: Illmatic 1995: Tha Infamous 1996: Atilens 1997: Life After Death 1998: Aquemini 1999: 2001 My Favorites Of Each Year 1990: Mama Said Knock You Out 1991: De La Soul Is Dead 1992: Chronic 1993: Midnight Marauders 1994: Ready To Die 1995: Me Against The World 1996: It Was Written or Reasonable Doubt 1997: Wu-Tang Forever 1998: It’s Dark And Hell It’s Hot 1999: Things Fall Apart
1990: Amerikkkaz Most Wanted 1991: Death Certificate 1992: The Chronic 1993: Tie - Doggystyle & 36 Chambers 1994: Illmatic 1995: Me Against The World 1996: Don Killuminati 7 Day Theory 1997: Wu Tang Forever 1998: Aquemini 1999: 2001 If you didn’t pick one of the Pac albums for 96’ your list is invalid. Pac OWNED 96’ like no one’s business.
@@jaykaynum5569 you buggin. First disc alone can be argued as being the best collection of songs ever on a rap album with the exception of Whatz Ya Phone #. Disc 2 is extremely underrated and I actually play that more than Disc 1 these days. Album is easily a 5/5 based on impact and influence alone, if u know u know.
90: My favorite is Mama Said Knock You Out but I’m not very experienced with many albums from this year. 91: Low End Theory: Pretty safe choice I’m sure. 92: The Chronic: One of the best G Funk albums. 93: 36 Chambers: Extremely easy choice for me, it’s my second favorite rap album ever made. 94: Illmatic: Also easy, probably my fourth favorite rap album. 95: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx: This one was a little difficult considering that Liquid Swords, Me Against the World, and The Infamous came out this year. 96: All Eyez on Me: This album gets way too much hate ngl. It’s easily not only the best of this year but my personal choice for best rap album ever. No intrusive skits or intermissions, only one bad song (what’s ya phone #), and so many amazing verses and iconic well developed west coast beats. I’m tired of the slander. 97: Life After Death: Kinda similar situation to All Eyez on Me (I don’t think this album is as good I’m not gonna lie), but to me is still very iconic and well made and has a great amount of songs to listen to. 98: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: This was originally Aquemini but I actually like this album more so I guess I’m changing it. 99: 2001: One of the most iconic west coast g funk albums, little to dislike about it. I grew up with this album and don’t have much to say because it’s something I was just once so familiar with but I don’t listen to it much at all anymore. 00: Stankonia or Supreme Clientele: I’m not sure which I like more yet.
For me it’s: 1990- Amerikkkas Most Wanted 1991- Niggaz4Life or Death Certificate 1992- The Chronic 1993- Enter The Wu-Tang(36 Chambers) or Doggystyle 1994- Illmatic or Ready To Die 1995- Only Built 4 Cuban Linx or The Infamous 1996- All Eyez On Me or Reasonable Doubt 1997- Life After Death 1998- Aquemini 1999- The Slim Shady LP
i´ll start on 88(this are just my favorites top 4)... HI GUYS I JUST FELT LIKE ADDING UP A FEW ALBUMS IN CERTAIN YEARS) (88) 1)N.W.A.straight outta compton 2)EPMD--STRICTLY BUSINESS 3)Eazy--Eazy duz it 4)eric b and rakim Follow the leader 5)big daddy kane long live the kane 6)public enemy--it takes a nation of millions to hold us back 7)Slick rick---the art of storytelling 8)ice t--power 9)mc lyte--lyte as a rock 10)Run dmc tougher than leather (89) 1)beastie boys--paul's boutique 2)D.O.C.--no one can do it better 3)big daddy kane--it´s a big daddy thing 4)kool g rap and dj polo--road to the riches 5)Queen latifah all hail the queen 6)De la soul--3 feet high and rising 7)geto boys--Grip it! on that another level 8)epmd--unfinished business 9)mc lyte-- Eyes on this 10)boogie down productions-- Geto music the blueprint of hip hop (90) 1)ice cube---amerikkka's most wanted 2)eric b & rakim let the rythm hit em 3)Big daddy kane--taste of chocolate 4)kool g rap and dj polo--wanted dead or alive 5)k solo--tell the world my name 6)public enemy--fear of a black planet 7)a tribe called quest--people's instinctive travel 8)boogie down productions--edutainment 9)ll cool j-- momma said knock you out 10)above the law--living like hustlers (91) 1)N.W.A. nigga 4 life 2)cypress hill--cypress hill 3)Gangstarr--step in the arena 4)Scarface--mr scarface is back 5)leaders of a new school--a future without a past 6)organized konfuzion--organized konfuzion 7)ice cube--death certificate 8)ice t--O.G original gangster 9)De la soul--de la soul is dead 10)geto boys--we can´t be stopped (92) 1)dr dre--the chronic 2)Redman whut the album ¿ 3)gangstarr daily operation 4)common sense---can i barrow a dollar? 5)pete rock and cl smooth--mecca and the soul brother 6)ice cube--the predator 7)Eric b and rakim--dont sweat the technique 8)The beastie boys--check your head 9)kool g rap and dj polo--live and let die 10)das efx--dead serious (93) 1)Krs one--Return of the boom bap 2)de la soul buhloone mindstate 3)cypress hill black sunday 4)wutang clan enter the 36 chambers 5)snoop doggy dogg---doggystyle 6)organized konfusion--stress the extinction agenda 7)Guru--jazzmatazz vol 01 8)Black moon--enta da stage 9)lords of the underground--here come the lords 10)Souls of mischief--93 till infinity (94) 1)beastie boys ill comunication 2)notorious B.I.G--ready to die 3)Nas--illmatic 4)Redman --Dare is a darkside 5)method man---tical 6)Scarface the diary 7)Common sense(Common)--Resurrection 8)Jeru the damaja-- the sun rises in the east 9)Gangstarr---hard to earn 10)Outkast--southernplayalisticadillac muzik (95) 1)Big l--lifestyles ov da poor and dangerous 2)cypress hill temple of boom 3)krs one--krs one 4)goodie mob--soul food 5)dogg pound---dogg food 6)2pac--me against the world 7)the roots--do you want more? 8)Mobb deep--the infamous 9)AZ--oe or die 10)ol dirty bastard--return to the 36 chambers the dirty version (96) 1)Redman--muddy watters 2)xzibit--at the speed of life 3)Busta rhymes--the coming 4)westside connection bow down 5)m.o.p--firing squad 6)Outkast---ATliens 7)Heltah skeltah--Nocturnal 8)Nas--it was written 9)jay z---Reasonable doubt 10)mobb deep--Hell on earth (97) 1)wutang clan wutang forever 2)krs one i got next 3)ay z--in my lifetime vol 01 4)notorious big life after death 5)the lox--money power ad respect 6)Busta Rhymes--when disaster strikes 7)KRS ONE--i got next 8)Rampage--Scout's honor by way of blood 9)2pac--R u still down remember me? 10the alkaholiks--likwidation (98) 1)outkast--aquemini 2)blackstar--mos def and talib kweli are blackstar 3)Dmx-- it´s dark and hell is hot 4)big pun--capital punishment 5)fat joe don cartagena 6)Killah priest--heavy mental 7)M.O.P.-- 1st family 4 life 8)Method man--tical 2000 judgement day 9)Redman--doc's the name 2000 10)Xzibit---40 days and 40 nights (99) 1)method man and Redman Blackout 2)dr dre---2001 3)the roots thing fall apart 4)mos def--black on both sides 5)eminem---slim shady lp 6)pharoah monch---internal affairs 7)blackalicious--Nia 8)kurupt---the street is a mutha 9)slick rick---the art of storytelling 10)Mobb deep---murda muzik
1990: AmeriKKas most wanted 1991: Naughty By Nature 1992: The Chronic 1993: 36 Chambers 1994: Illmatic or Tical 1995: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... 1996: All Eyez On Me 1997: Wu-Tang Forever 1998: Aquemini 1999: Blackout
1990 - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted 1991 - The Low End Theory 1992 - The Chronic 1993 - 36 Chambers 1994 - Illmatic (close, Ready to Die) 1995 - Liquid Swords (close, Me Against the World, OB4CL and The Infamous. Tough year) 1996 - All Eyez on Me 1997 - Life After Death (close, Funcrusher Plus) 1998 - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (close, Aquemini) 1999 - 2001 (close, Black on Both Sides)
1990: Kool G Rap and DJ Polo- Wanted Dead Or Alive (honorable mentions: Ice Cube - America's Most Wanted, ACTQ - People's Instinctive Travels and Paths of Rhythm, and LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out) 1991: ATCQ - Low End Theory (honorable mentions: Organized Konfusion - Organized Konfusion, Ice Cube - Death Certificate, and Main Source - Breaking Atoms) 1992: Dr Dre - The Chronic (Honorable mentions: Kool G Rap and DJ Polo- Live and Let Die and The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II) 1993: ATCQ - Midnight Marauders (honorable mentions: Wu Tang Clan - 36 Chambers and Spuls of Mischief - 93 Til Infinity) 1994: Nas - Illmatic (honorable mentions Biggie - Ready to Die, Pete Rock and CL Smooth - The Main ingredient, and Organized Konfusion - Stress) 1995: Raewkon - Only Built for Cuban Linx (Honorable mentions: Mobb Deep - The Infamous and Kool G Rap - 456) 1996: The Roots - Illadelph Halflife (honorable mentions: Jay Z - Reasonable Doubt and Outkast - Atliens) 1997: Life After Death (honorable mention: Company Flow - Funcrusher Plus) 1998: Big Pun - Capital Punishment (Honorable mentions: Outkast - Aquemini and Kool G Rap - Roots of Evil) 1999: Eminem - Slim Shady LP (Honorable mentions: Dr Dre - The Chronic 2001, The Roots - Things Fall Apart, and Pharoahe Monch - Internal Affairs)
“Let’s go back to 1990, because in my opinion, it’s the start of the decade”
Very true
Yeah this was the stupidest thing Lu has ever said. Lol.
@@ededdneddy4ever34 🤣HAHAHA yah its great
Valid opinion tho
his opinion was about it being the weakest year... not the fact that its the start of the decade lmao you cut off like half his sentence
Dude has so many opinions, he has opinions about the space time continuum
Just started this video but I already know Ant boutta defend 2001 with his life
@@ghalisqualli241the album 2001 came out in ’99
@@ghalisqualli241 what lmfao
@@ghalisqualli241 not sure you did
@@playboicartiuwu Blud thought he was talking about the year
Facts.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Take a shot every time Ant says: 'Not only that, but'
were all fucked
As I read this he legit said "Not only that, but"
Literally as I read this he said it
@@PlushieMaster happens too often
My personal favs-
90: Americas most Wanted
91: Low End Theory
92: Chronic
93: Doggystyle
94: Illmatic
95: Only built for Cuban links
96: Reasonable Doubt
97: Life after Death
98: Aquemini
99: Slim Shady LP
for 93 its between doggy style and enter the wu tang and for 96 id pick all eyez on me instead
95 mobb deep clears
@@Clashedroyaled
Liquid Swords
1990: Amerikkkaz Most Wanted
1991: Death Certificate
1992: Chronic
1993: Doggystyle
1994: Illmatic
1995: Me Against The World
1996: Killuminati
1997: Wu Tang Forever
1998: Aquemini
1999: Chronic 2001
"our exclusive podcast available anywhere you can find podcasts"
😭
He means like the ones that illegally put podcasts on their apps
Thank you so much Lou for putting it was written and then infamous in your lists bro. Some of my personal favorites that don’t get talked about enough as entire projects
THE INFAMOUS DOESN'T GET TALKED ABOUT?
@@atribecalledlen3567not when people are talking about top 3 albums that year. A lot of people don't even know who prodigy and the group mobb deep were
Love to see illmatic being in everyone’s lists for 1994. Certified classic
i mean its an obvious pick
@@alejandromarmolejo13 yes it’s the obvious pick but it’s also the only correct pick
@@BACKDOORBROWNIE710 ready to die in my opinion would also be a “correct” pick (even tho its all subjective so its not necessarily correct)
Ready To Die also has amazing lyricism, amazing production, classic songs and you can even say the album is more diverse than illmatic thanks to its singles not being your traditional boom bap songs. Theres nothing wrong with choosing Ready To Die over Illmatic cause its just as good. Illmatic was a moment and i get it, but Biggie delivered a 10/10 too
@@alejandromarmolejo13 yea ready 2 die is great but to me illmatic is in a different league above all other rap/hip hop albums. Goat album
@@BACKDOORBROWNIE710do you know Leon Edwards?
"Let's start with 1990, in my opinion it's the start of the decade"
How did I not catch this 💀
don't cut off the quote like that. He was talking about how it is the weakest year of the decade.
Quote of all time
90- Fear of A Black Planet
91- Low End Theory
92- The Chronic
93- Doggystyle
94- Illmatic
95- Me Against The World
96- Makaveli
97- Life After Death
98- Aquemini
99- 2001
That’s MY list
Great Video!
This mf put makaveli over it was written
@@krishivvyas2948 lmao we can see a clear Pac bias with this dude
Nice list, but Id go with the 1st tribe for 90 and 36 Chambers for 93. Makaveli is underrated, but AEOM was huge in 96. In 98, Id say it's a tie between aquemni and Black Star.
@@krishivvyas2948 so what? Both classics, and All Eyez on Me better than both anyway...
If you don't have black on both sides as the best rap album of '99 you're wrong
Imo
90. Amerikkka's most wanted
91. Low end theory
92. Chronic
93. Midnight marauders
94. Ready to die
95. Cuban linxs
96. All eyez on me
97. Life after death
98. Aquemini
99. Black on both sides
for me liquid swords is easily the best album of 95, most I've ever been able to visualize the emcee's lyrics matched with RZA's complementary production. Genius
WWWWWWW
One of my very favourites
Sry to be that guy but I think GZA made that alvum
@@leksgaming9698 brudda he said RZA's production
Exactly
1990: Intelligent hoodlum- intelligent hoodlum
1991: ATCQ- Low end theory
1992: Redman- Whut? The album
1993: Wu tang- 36 chambers
1994: Nas- Illmatic (honorable mention to Oranized konfusion- stress: the extinction agenda)
1995: GZA- Liquid swords (honorable mentions to The infamous, me against the World and lifestylez ov da poor and dangerous)
1996: Nas- It was written
1997: Big- Life after death
1998: Lauryn hill- The miseducation of Lauryn hill (honorable mention to blackstar, capital punishment and moment of truth)
1999: The roots: Things fall apart
1992 it's a hard year but I agree with you Redman it's one of the most underrated rappers of all time
nah man '96 gotta be ATLiens
@@davidb708It was written is incredibly clear
Ready to Die is better than Illmatic.
we get it bruh you like the east coast.
Dope vid. I agree with either one of your picks for most years. Only thing I’d change is All Eyez On Me for 1996 and Capital Punishment for 1998
All Eyez on me…disc 2….I’m just saying. It’s ok but not great. Disc 1 is legendary
Lyrically, Capital Punishment is cold. Musically, it’s good but can’t compete with other albums in 98
All Eyez on Me is shit 10 track album full of fillers 😂🤣
1996 was tupacs year no matter what. I think he had the two best albums that year with All Eyez On Me and The 7 Day Theory
fr 1996 was just Tupacs year
It was written and reasonable doubt are honorable mentions
7 day theory is nowhere near best album of the year and it was written and reasonable doubt are better than all eyez on me
@@Clashedroyaledu tripping kid they are no where near all eyes on me
@@Tcs10-gq5bf im a guess tou haven’t listend to the other albums….?
1990: Amerikkka’s Most Wanted
1991: Low End Theory
1992: The Chronic
1993: Enter the Wu tang
1994: Illmatic
1995: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
1996: All Eyez On Me Disc 1
1997: Life After Death
1998: Aquameni (if miseducation of Lauryn Hill doesn’t count)
1999: Things Fall Apart
Not a single miss
90: People’s Instinctive Travels & Rhythms
91: Low End Theory
92: The Chronic
93: Enter the Wu-Tang
94: Illmatic
95: Me Against the World
96: ATLiens
97: Life After Death
98: Aquemini
99: SSLP
@second 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤. That's Ems best album
@second 99 had Blk Moon War Zone, Prince Among Theives, Slim Shady LP n Roots
@second That's my favourite album of all time so not happening I'm afraid. I wasn't a fan of a lot of songs towards the end of 2001 like Some LA N*, Housewife, Ackrite and Bang Bang.
On the topic of Dr.Dre 'pioneering' g-funk, I think it is more accurate to say he more so popularised it. The Ruthless Records group 'Above the Law' particularly Big Hutch doesn't get enough credit for being a pioneer of the g-funk sound. Dre supposedly was inspired by observing Big Hutch's production on their album 'Black Mafia Life'. This album was released in 1993 due to delays with Dre's split from Ruthless, but most of this album was recorded in 1991. Would definitely suggest a listen. Loved this video and the discussion.
1990: Amerikka most wanted
1991: death certificate
1992: The chronic
1993: Doggystyle
1994: illmatic or ready to die ( can go either way )
1995: me against the world or liquid swords
1996: all eyes on me
1997: life after death
1998: either dmx album that came out that year
1999: Slim shady Lp or 2001
My faves
90: ATCQ - People’s Instinctive
91: Low End Theory
92: Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother
93: Midnight Marauders
94: Illmatic
95: Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia
96: ATLiens
97: Company Flow - Funcrusher Plus
98: Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
99: Mos Def - Black on Both Sides
(Looking back I do have a bit of a bias for tribe)
You have good taste in music. All the albums you listed would at least make an honorable mentions list for that year for me.
Yo that is the most valid thing I’ve ever seen damn.
Shoutout pharcyde love to see that inclusion
respect for company flow but come on no way midnight is better than 36 chambers
The lack of love for Black Star is mind blowing. That album is pure gold
You guys should do top 10 songs from 1990-1999
The Infamous is a great shout, nice one Lu 👊
90- idrk💀💀💀
91 - the low end theory
92 - the chronic
93 - enter the wu tang
94 - illmatic
95 - the infamous
96 - all eyez on me
97 - life after death
98 - aquemini
99 - 2001 or black on both sides
I think it was written is more consistent and better for 96
@@ashrdashrAll Eyez On Me is pretty overrated. The first is awesome but the 2nd while it also has standouts, is mostly filler. Makaveli is a better album he dropped that year in my opinion.
@@dmercy8477 i never said anything abt tupac im saying that my fav album from that year was _It was Written_ bc it got so many bangers.
@@ashrdashrIt means I agree with you. Atilens and It Was Written are my favorite albums from 96. It Was Written in particular is my favorite Nas album.
@@dmercy8477first half has filler too but overall the entire album is just bloated and very repetitive with no substance
Here's my list:
1990 - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
1991 - The Low End Theory
1992 - The Chronic
1993 - Midnight Marauders
1994 - Southernplayalisticatilacmuzik
1995 - The Infamous
1996 - Reasonable Doubt
1997 - In My Lifetime Vol. 1
1998 - Aquemini
1999 - The Slim Shady LP
Nice to see you guys appreciating and not getting heated outta nowhere at each other 😂
Thanks so much for this video guys. This is my favorite decade of rap for sure. My picks :
1990 : People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
1991 : The Low End Theory
1992 : The Chronic
1993 : Midnight Marauders
1994 : Illmatic
1995 : Me Against The World
1996 : All Eyez On Me
1997 : Life After Death
1998 : Capital Punishment
1999 : Operation Doomsday
W for the DOOM and Tribe
No aquemeni is crazy ngl
@@samu3l513 That's 3rd for 98 imo. The Pun record and Moment of Truth are better imo.
I'd say
1990 amerikkka most wanted
1991 low end theory
1992 mecca & soul brother
1993 36 Chamber
1994 Illmatic
1995 OB4CL
1996 ATLiens/RD
1997 Life After Death
1998 Aquemini/ Miseducation of Lauryn hill
1999 Things Fall apart
@@MattiaNastasio valid asf 🔥
For me:
1990: Momma Said Knock You Out
1991: The Low End Theory
1992: The Chronic
1993: 36 Chambers
1994: Illmatic
1995: Only Built for Cuban Link
1996: Reasonable Doubt
1997: Life After Death
1998: Capital Punishment
1999: The Slim Shady LP
My name is my name is chicka chicka slim shady 😬
Fellow ll cool j chad
Great video, although I wish there was more editing, when you talked about albums I didn't know, I couldn't even recognise them based of the album cover, some album cover pop ups would have been nice
90- people instinctive travels
91- Low End theory
92- Chronic
93- 36 Chambers
94- Illmatic
95- Liquid Swords
96-All Eyez On Me
97- Wu Tang Forever
98-Miseducation
99-2001
90 - Amerikkas Most Wanted
91 - Quik is the Name
92 - Music to Driveby
93 - Enter the 36 Chambers
94 - Illmatic
95 - The Infamous
96 - All Eyez On Me. (Honourable mention-Ridin Dirty)
97 - Life After Death
98 - Its Dark & Hell is Hot
99 - Black on Both Sides
Mine would be
1990 = Amerikkka’s Most Wanted
1991 = 2Pacalypse Now
1992 = The Chronic
1993 = Enter the Wu-Tang
1994 = Illmatic
1995 = Me Against the World
1996 = ATLiens
1997 = Life After Death
1998 = Aquemini
1999 = 2001
literally my list but I would change 96’ to one of the three: it was written, reasonable doubt, all eyes on me for me personally.
That’s a great list except for 91…cmon now, 2Pacalypse Now is ok. There’s 8 albums I’d pick in 91 before his album and 2Pac is one of my favorite favorite rappers
@@TH__.most people don’t understand Reaosnable doubt it makes me sad
Low End Theory is a million times better than 2Pacalypse
1990: People's Instinctive Travels And Paths Of Rhythm/AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
1991: The Low End Theory/Death Certificate
1992: The Predator
1993: Midnight Maurders
1994: Illmatic
1995: Me Against The World/The Infamous
1996: Reasonable Doubt/All Eyez On Me/It Was Written
1997: Life After Death/When Disaster Strikes
1998: It's Dark And Hell Is Hot
1999: The Slim Shady LP
Nice video, nice picks,
Not only that but, great channel
Been waiting for a video like this!
1990: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube
1991: The Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest
1992: The Chronic - Dr. Dre
1993: Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang Clan (HM: Midnight Marauders - A Tribe Called Quest)
1994: Illmatic - Nas
1995: Liquid Swords - GZA
1996: All Eyez On Me - Tupac
1997: Life After Death - Biggie
1998: Aqeumini - Outkast
1999: Black On Both Sides - Mos Def
i agree with every pick
I appreciate younger people having knowledge and listening to what all
Of what hip hop has giving us in history. Salute
You guys are up there with Chris Smoove as my favorite YT channels of all time. Speaking my language for the Love of Music
1990: A Tribe Called Quest - People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
1991: A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
1992: Dr. Dre - The Chronic
1993: Wu-Tang Clan Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
1994: Nas - Illmatic
1995: Mobb Deep - The Infamous...
1996: OutKast - ATLiens
1997: The Notorious B.I.G. - Life After Death
1998: OutKast - Aquemini
1999: The Roots - Things Fall Apart
Heres my personal list. The 90s is home to so many incredible hip hop records, so many that i had to leave off a ton of classics from the 5 honorable mentions i put below my #1 of each year...
1990: People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest
(Honorable Mentions: Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy, Amerikkka's Most Wanted by Ice Cube, Business As Usual by EPMD, Step In The Arena by Gang Starr, Funky Technician by Lord Finesse
1991: The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
(Honorable Mentions: De La Soul is Dead by De La Soul, Death Certificate by Ice Cube, I Wish My Brother George Was Here by Del The Funky Homosapien, Mr. Hood by KMD, Organized Konfusion by Organized Konfusion)
1992: The Chronic by Dr. Dre
(Honorable Mentions: Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde by The Pharcyde, Whut? Thee Album by Redman, Daily Operation by Gang Starr, Mecca and the Soul Brother by Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Don't Sweat The Technique by Eric B. & Rakim)
1993: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by The Wu-Tang Clan
(Honorable Mentions: Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest, Reachin' by Digable Planets, Buhloone Mindstate by De La Soul, Enta Da Stage by Black Moon, Organix by The Roots)
1994: Illmatic by Nas
(Honorable Mentions: Blowout Comb by Digable Planets, Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G, Stress: The Extinction Agenda by Organized Konfusion, The Diary by Scarface, The Main Ingredient by Pete Rock & CL Smooth)
1995: Liquid Swords by GZA
(Honorable Mentions: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Raekown, Do You Want More???!!! by The Roots, Lifestyles ov da Poor & Dangerous by Big L, Soul Food by Goodie Mob, The Infamous by Mobb Deep)
1996: Illadelph Halflife by The Roots
(Honorable Mentions: Endtroducing by DJ Shadow, ATLiens by Outkast, Stakes Is High by De La Soul, It Was Written by Nas, Ironman by Ghostface Killah)
1997: Funcrusher Plus by Company Flow
(Honorable Mentions: The War Report by Capone-N-Noreaga, Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G, Wu-Tang Forever by The Wu-Tang Clan, One Day It'll All Make Sense by Common, Future Development by Del The Funky Homosapien)
1998: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill
(Honorable Mentions: Moment of Truth by Gang Starr, Aquemini by Outkast, Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Blackstar by Blackstar, 3rd Eye Vision by Hieroglyphics, Steal This Album by The Coup)
1999: Things Fall Apart by The Roots
(Honorable Mentions: Black on Both Sides by Mos Def, Operation Doomsday by MF DOOM, Nia by Blackalicious, Internal Affairs by Pharaoh Monch, Soundbombing II by Various Artists)
Not a Tupac fan?
@tequilasunset87 I think Tupac has some great stuff, I find his albums to be good but inconsistent/flawed. And I tend to prefer grimey/dirty sounding records with more bite rather than super produced and mainstream sounding records with some obvious exceptions. Obviously All Eyez on Me and Me Against the World are great with some bad/okay tracks here and there, but I just prefer the more abstract and underground sounds of other artists.
@@joshuassitesyou just try to be different
@@arthursaprichyan2284 lmao sure, i just really love hip-hop man
I was a teen during this decade (ya I'm old) and this really was the peak of hip hop. All the artists were trying to outdo eachother and we were the lucky ones that got to listen to it. Although I still listen to newer stuff I just haven't been into the genre like I was back then. Great lists tho fellas.
What's some newer stuff you've enjoyed? If you haven't heard I highly recommend Melt My Eyez See Your Future from Denzel, and The Forever Story from JID. Those were KY two favorite albums from last year
1990: Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet
1991: ATCQ - Low End Theory
1992: Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride 2
1993: ATCQ - Midnight Marauders/Snoop - Doggystyle/Black Moon - Enta Da Stage/ Wu Tang - 36 Chambers (just couldn’t pick lol)
1994: Nas - Illmatic/Big - Ready to Die/Scarface - The Diary
1995: Mobb Deep - The Infamous
1996: Jay Z - Reasonable Doubt
1997: Camp Lo - Uptown Saturday Night
1998: DMX - It’s Dark
1999: Mos Def - BOBS
Soul on ice was such a fuckin underated album
camp lo??
@@Ynkno ?
Now that are reaching the end of this series y’all should rank each year of hip hop using y’all’s scale of like how good the year was for hip hop in terms of new talent, albums, and feature runs
Agreed
Great video.. great research and background info.. how it was received etc.. good stuff!
My List:
1990: Ice Cube - Amerikkka's Most Wanted
1991: Ice Cube - Death Certificate
1992: Dr. Dre - The Chronic
1993: Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (Honourable Mention To: Doggystyle)
1994: Nas - Illmatic (Honourable Mention To: Ready To Die)
1995: Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous (Honourable Mention To: Me Against The World and The Infamous)
1996: 2Pac - All Eyez On Me (Honourable Mention To: Reasonable Doubt and It Was Written)
1997: Jay-Z - In My Lifetime,Vol 1
1998: DMX - It's Dark And Hell Is Hot
1999: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP
Mystic stylez by three 6 deserves an honourable mention for 1995
If Ready to die was in a different year it would be the best album of the year, it deserves more love,, listened to it a week ago, I can't decide my favorite song, and can't find a bad song
Now it's probably Everyday Struggle or Unbelievable, the title track, of the bangers I prefer the original One More Chance, because I heard Big poppa and Juicy too much in the past
Great video from the Not Only That Podcast.
Super interesting video. Alot of W picks here. It would be really cool if you guys did reviews/dedicated videos for each of these classics. Would be great for new people getting into hiphop :-)
1990: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube
1991: Death Certificate - Ice Cube
1992: The Chronic - Dr. Dre
1993: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu-Tang Clan
1994: Illmatic - Nas
1995: Lifestylez Ov Tha Poor & Dangerous - Big L
1996: It Was Written - Nas
1997: Life After Death - Biggie
1998: Vol.2... Hard Knock Life - JAY-Z
1999: 2001 - Dr. Dre
finally big l on 95! everything else on 95 instead of lifestylez ov tha poor & dangerous is just wrong.
@@ΠαναγιώτηςΠαπαδόπουλος-ω4ο
Phenomenal album, the only man Nas feared 🐐
98 u crazy dmx dropped 2 number 1 albums and killed Jay on his tour tf
@@nathanielsibanda4789let people have their own opinions
I would've liked to see UGK's Ridin' Dirty in the conversation for '96. Other than that, great list.
1990- People's Instinctive Travels and Paths of Rhythm- ATCQ
1991- The Low End Theory- ATCQ
1992- The Chronic- Dr. Dre
1993- Enter the Wu-Tang Clan 36 Chambers- Wu-Tang Clan
1994- Illmatic- Nas
1995- Only Built For Cuban Linx- Raekwon
1996- Ironman- Ghostface Killah
1997- When Disaster Strikes- Busta Rhymes
1998- Aquemini- OutKast
1999- Black on Both Sides- Mos Def
great list
Mos def BASED
I've never listened to any of these albums bc I don't really listen to that style of hip-hop (I very much stick to modern stuff), but I do want to be educated on it, so I'm hoping you guys'll do a live album reaction to some of these someday, that would be a lot of fun and a good excuse to listen
Great video guys👌
1990 One For All - Brand Nubian
1991 De La Soul is Dead
1992 Dead Serious from Das Efx
1993 Return of the Boombap KRS One
1994 Illmatic/Ready To Die (deluxe)
1995 The Purple Tape/Jamal Last Change No Breaks
1996 Muddy Waters/The Final Tic
1997 Wu Tang Forever/The Lost Generation/The War Report
1998 M.O.P. 1st Family 4 Life
1998 Eightball Lost
1998 E 40 The Element Of Surprise
1999 Big Mike Hard to Hit
1999 Mobb Deep Murda Muzik
1999 Kurupt Streetz Iz a Mutha
2003 Get Rich Or Die Tryin
2005 The Massacre
2006 Rotten Apple
2007 Curtis
2009 Before I Self Destruct
Such a casual list I literally predicted every one of Ants picks right, didn’t even mention Stress: The Extinction Agenda, 6 Feet Deep, Funcrusher Plus or Mystic Stylez.
90 - Fear Of A Black Planet (Runner-Up: People’s Instinctive Travels)
91 - The Low End Theory
92 - Bizarre Ride 2 The Pharcyde
93 - 36 Chambers
94 - Illmatic (Runner-Ups: Stress: The Extinction Agenda, 6 Feet Deep)
95 - The Infamous (Runner-Ups: Liquid Swords, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, Mystic Stylez)
96 - Ironman (Runner-Up: Reasonable Doubt)
97 - Funcrusher Plus
98 - Aquemini
99 - Operation: Doomsday
Also 94 & 95>>96
1990: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
HM: Fear of a Black Planet
1991: De La Soul Is Dead
HM: The Low End Theory
1992: The Chronic
HM: Mecca and the Soul Brother
1993: Enter The Wu-Tang
HM: Doggystyle
1994: Illmatic
HM: 6 Feet Deep
1995: Liquid Swords
HM: The Infamous/Lifestylez ov da Poor n Dangerous
1996: It Was Written
HM: ATLiens/All Eyez on Me
1997: Life After Death
1998: Moment of Truth
HM: Aquemini
1999: Operation Doomsday
HM: I Am
1990-Peoples instinctive travels and the paths of rhythm
1991- The Low end Theory
1992- Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
1993- 36 Chambers
1994- Illmatic
1995- Labcabincalifornia
1996- Atliens
1997- The 18th Letter
1998- Black Star
1999- Black on Both Sides
For Me
90 America's Most Wanted
91 The Low End Theory
92 The Chronic
93 Wu-Tang 36 Chambers
94 Illmatic
95 Only Built For Cuban Linx
96 It Was Written
97 Life After Death
98 Aquemini
99 The Slim Shady LP
love this channel
Hey guys I'm a fan from South Africa 🇿🇦 I love the channel, could you guys do a album reaction to Nasty C "Strings And Bling" Promise It Won't Disappoint ❤
1990: Sex Packets - Digital Underground
1991: Death Certificate - Ice Cube
1992: The Chronic - Dr. Dre
1993: 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang
1994: Illmatic - Nas
1995: Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous -BigL
1996: The Score - Fugees
1997: Life After Death - Biggie
1998: It's Dark & Hell is Hot - DMX
1999: The Slim Shady LP - Eminem
Video ideas
Top 10 Rappers of all time
Top 10 Lyricist ever
Ranking every Kanye west song from worst to best
Eminem song bracket
Idk if they've done it or not but top 10 producers would be lit.
Kanye bracket too would be lit
MC ren ruthless for life is the best album of 1998 for me underrated gem
1990 - Amerikkka's Most Wanted
1991 - Low End Theory
1992 - The Chronic
1993 - Doggystyle
1994 - Illmatic
1995 - Only Built 4 Cuban Links
1996 - All Eyez On Me
1997 - Life After Death
1998 - It's Dark, Hell is Hot
1999 - 2001
Love to hear Lu give some appreciation to Pete Rock and CL Smooth. CL was one of the most underrated rappers of all time.
the 1992 chronic album is literally a legendary classic album. the skinni guy allways has a hot take
The skinny guy💀
@@thoonalia justice for Ant 😭
@@enjohVEVO fr
he just wanna be different soooo bad
@@hayden82724 word
Agree the first half but then
95: Only built 4 cuban linx
96: Reasonable doubt
98: Its dark and hell is hot or Capital punishment cant decide
99: Black on both sides
E.1999 Eternal by Bone Thugs was the clear best album of 1995. No skips at all
Clear? LMAO. Not even top ten.
Very overrated Album 🎤🎤🎤 1/2
Do You Want More by The Roots in 1995 is a solid contender as well. But I'm fine with Infamous
1990: Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J
1991: Breaking Atoms - Main Source
1992: Mecca & the Soul Brother - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
1993: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu Tang Clan
1994: Illmatic - Nas
1995: Only Built For Cuban Linx - Raekwon
1996: Reasonable Doubt - Jay Z
1997: Life After Death - Notorious B.I.G.
1998: Moment of Truth- Gang Starr
1999: 2001- Dr. Dre
1990: AMW
1991: De La Soul Is Dead
1992: The Chronic
1993: 36 Chambers/Doggystyle I truly can’t choose.
1994: you have to say Illmatic but I would certainly have The Sun Rises In The East and Dare Iz A Darkside right up there too.
1995: E. 1999/Infamous/Me Against The World/Liquid Swords
1996: AEOM - there’s no other choice for album of the year IMO with everything that goes into it all
1997: Wu Tang Forever. Not much else to choose from that year
1998: Aquemini/400 Degreez
1999: 2001 no other choice for AOTY that year when everything is taken into consideration.
90: ATCQ - People's Instinctive Travels
91: ATCQ - Low End Theory
92: Dr Dre - The Chronic
93: Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu
94: Nas - Illmatic
95: Raekwon - OB4CL
96: Busta Rhymes - The Coming
97: Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Forever (Disc 1)
98: Lauryn Hill - Misseducation (Strongest year for me - love love love Black Star, Moment of Truth, Jurassic 5, Capital Punishment too)
99: Mos Def - Black on Both Sides
Interestingly, 1990, 1996 and 1997 were the toughest for me in terms of not having stand-out candidates, even though 96/97 especially had LOTS of excellent albums, they just don't have albums that I know and LOVE in the same way the other years do. Hence why I picked WTF Side 1 (honestly so fire and underrated, but side 2 isn't quite on the same level for me), and Busta Rhymes is mostly recency bias because I've been enjoying that album recently and felt it is definitely up there for that year and deserves a mention.
1990:Amerikkka’s Most Wanted
1991:The Low End Theory
1992:Daily Operation
1993:Enter the Wu-Tang(36 Chambers)
1994:Illmatic
1995:The Infamous
1996:ATLiens
1997:Funcrusher Plus
1998:Moment of Truth
1999:Things Fall Apart
Good list, but you’re really missing an essential album if you don’t acknowledge the existence of IAM - “l’école du micro d’argent” in the year 1997. For me the best hip hop album that year and a worldwide classic in the genre.
1990 - People’s Instinctive Travels
1991 - The Low End Theory
1992 - The Chronic
1993 - Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers)
1994 - Illmatic
1995 - Liquid Swords
1996 - Entroducing
1997 - Baduizm
1998 - The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
1999 - Things Fall Apart
1999 2001
1990-Amerikkka’s Most Wanted-Ice Cube
1991- The Low End Theory-ACTQ
1992- The Chronic -Dr. Dre
1993-Enter The 36 Chambers
1994-Illmatic- Nas
1995- Only Built 4 Cuban Linx-Raekwon
1996- It Was Written-Nas
1997- Life After Death-Biggie
1998-Aquemini- Outkast
1999-Black on Both Sides-Mos Def
In 1996 can't be Outkast's having Tupac and Lauryn Hill's albums
For 1992, don't forget about Whut? Thee Album by Redman. Also, Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde by Pharcyde.
Luca TRIPPIN sayin that “no one executed a double album like life after death” mf All Eyez On Me came out the year prior
Life After Death is better tho. Tupac can't match his lyricism and flow. He has superior concepts though.
@@mandem2362All Eyez On Me >>> Life After Death by miles. Especially when it comes to the production.
1990: People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
1991: The Low End Theory
1992: The Chronic
1993: 36 Chambers; too many classics to pick from that year
1994: Illmatic, Ready to Die very close 2nd
1995: Me Against The World; tough year to pick had 3 classic Wu albums, Mobb Deep, Bone Thugs, etc
1996: Reasonable Doubt, All Eyez On Me and It Was Written close 2nd
1997: Life After Death
1998: Moment Of Truth
1999: The Chronic 2001; Black on both sides, Operation Doomsday, and Slim Shady LP are close though
Big w you have but midnigth marauders is the Best album from 1993
Top of each year for me
1990: People’s Instinctive Travels…
1991: The Low End Theory
1992: The Chronic
1993: Doggystyle
1994: Illmatic
1995: Me Against the World
1996: 7 Day Theory
1997: Life After Death
1998: It’s Dark and Hell is Hot
1999: Black on Both Sides
The 90s was the best decade for hip hop undoubtedly, the amount of iconic rappers that emerged in that decade-tupac, ice cube, biggie,nas and so many more.
Now you guys have to do a 80's list to complete the list and then do the 20s next year
Massive W Luca for having Nas - It Was written as the best album for 1996. Imo it’s a top 10 album of all time, I’ve never heard a rapper rap better than he did in 96. Only Biggie in 97 comes close imo
@@bennyjames7806 nah, too many skips in the second half of the album
@@bennyjames7806 That’s your opinion. I think Nas was the far superior rapper to Tupac and if you listen to both albums you can easily tell who the better rapper is
@@secondaccount6660I think Reaosnable doubt is better than illmatic, the lyrics in that album are untouched
I'd have gone for Me against the world too. Definitely top 10
You're doing great
Always coming up w fire video ideas mann
This would be my list - I haven't heard every album ever, so recommendations would be clutch
1990 - ATCQ - People's Instinctive Travels & The Paths of Rhythm
1991 - ATCQ - The Low End Theory
1992 - Dr. Dre - The Chronic
1993 - Wu-Tang Clan - 36 Chambers / ATCQ - Midnight Marauders
1994 - Nas - Illmatic
1995 - 2Pac - Me Against The World
1996 - Outkast - ATLiens
1997 - **Haven't Listened to Enough tbh
1998 - Lauryn Hill - Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
1999 - MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday / Mos Def - Black on Both Sides
90 - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube
91 - Death Certificate - Ice Cube
92 - The Chronic - Dr. Dre
93 - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu Tang Clan
94 - Illmatic - Nas (Greatest Rap Album Ever)
95 - 4, 5, 6 - Kool G Rap
96 - All Eyez On Me - 2Pac *OR* It Was Written - Nas
97 - Life After Death - The Notorious B.I.G.
98 - Aquemini - OutKast
99 - 2001 - Dr. Dre (Operation: Doomsday by MF DOOM is my honorable mention)
My Opinion
1990: Amerikka’s Most Wanted
1991: Low End Theory
1992: Chronic
1993: Enter Da 36 Chambers
1994: Illmatic
1995: Tha Infamous
1996: Atilens
1997: Life After Death
1998: Aquemini
1999: 2001
My Favorites Of Each Year
1990: Mama Said Knock You Out
1991: De La Soul Is Dead
1992: Chronic
1993: Midnight Marauders
1994: Ready To Die
1995: Me Against The World
1996: It Was Written or Reasonable Doubt
1997: Wu-Tang Forever
1998: It’s Dark And Hell It’s Hot
1999: Things Fall Apart
1990: Amerikkkaz Most Wanted
1991: Death Certificate
1992: The Chronic
1993: Tie - Doggystyle & 36 Chambers
1994: Illmatic
1995: Me Against The World
1996: Don Killuminati 7 Day Theory
1997: Wu Tang Forever
1998: Aquemini
1999: 2001
If you didn’t pick one of the Pac albums for 96’ your list is invalid. Pac OWNED 96’ like no one’s business.
That album is overrated. Disc 2 is a 🎤🎤🎤1/2 rating easy. Solid 4 for disc 1
@@jaykaynum5569 you buggin. First disc alone can be argued as being the best collection of songs ever on a rap album with the exception of Whatz Ya Phone #. Disc 2 is extremely underrated and I actually play that more than Disc 1 these days. Album is easily a 5/5 based on impact and influence alone, if u know u know.
@@FireIceTalon it's far from a 5. Makaveli 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤.
90: My favorite is Mama Said Knock You Out but I’m not very experienced with many albums from this year.
91: Low End Theory: Pretty safe choice I’m sure.
92: The Chronic: One of the best G Funk albums.
93: 36 Chambers: Extremely easy choice for me, it’s my second favorite rap album ever made.
94: Illmatic: Also easy, probably my fourth favorite rap album.
95: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx: This one was a little difficult considering that Liquid Swords, Me Against the World, and The Infamous came out this year.
96: All Eyez on Me: This album gets way too much hate ngl. It’s easily not only the best of this year but my personal choice for best rap album ever. No intrusive skits or intermissions, only one bad song (what’s ya phone #), and so many amazing verses and iconic well developed west coast beats. I’m tired of the slander.
97: Life After Death: Kinda similar situation to All Eyez on Me (I don’t think this album is as good I’m not gonna lie), but to me is still very iconic and well made and has a great amount of songs to listen to.
98: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: This was originally Aquemini but I actually like this album more so I guess I’m changing it.
99: 2001: One of the most iconic west coast g funk albums, little to dislike about it. I grew up with this album and don’t have much to say because it’s something I was just once so familiar with but I don’t listen to it much at all anymore.
00: Stankonia or Supreme Clientele: I’m not sure which I like more yet.
for me black on both sides is better than 2001 but 2001 is just so good my favorite track is either bang bang or the watcher
For me it’s:
1990- Amerikkkas Most Wanted
1991- Niggaz4Life or Death Certificate
1992- The Chronic
1993- Enter The Wu-Tang(36 Chambers) or Doggystyle
1994- Illmatic or Ready To Die
1995- Only Built 4 Cuban Linx or The Infamous
1996- All Eyez On Me or Reasonable Doubt
1997- Life After Death
1998- Aquemini
1999- The Slim Shady LP
1990 - ATCQ PITTPTR
1991 - organized konfusion - organized konfusion
1992 - gang starr - daily operations
1993 - WTC - 36 chambers
1994 - nas - illmatic
1995 - gza - liquid swords
1996 - jay z - reasonable Doubt
1997 - company flow - funcrusher plus
1998 - outkast - aquemini
1999 - the roots - things fall apart
Bacdafucup should’ve been mentioned for ‘93. It was the original grimy boom bap hardcore NY album before Enter The Wu Tang 36 Chambers.
i´ll start on 88(this are just my favorites top 4)... HI GUYS I JUST FELT LIKE ADDING UP A FEW ALBUMS IN CERTAIN YEARS)
(88)
1)N.W.A.straight outta compton
2)EPMD--STRICTLY BUSINESS
3)Eazy--Eazy duz it
4)eric b and rakim Follow the leader
5)big daddy kane long live the kane
6)public enemy--it takes a nation of millions to hold us back
7)Slick rick---the art of storytelling
8)ice t--power
9)mc lyte--lyte as a rock
10)Run dmc tougher than leather
(89)
1)beastie boys--paul's boutique
2)D.O.C.--no one can do it better
3)big daddy kane--it´s a big daddy thing
4)kool g rap and dj polo--road to the riches
5)Queen latifah all hail the queen
6)De la soul--3 feet high and rising
7)geto boys--Grip it! on that another level
8)epmd--unfinished business
9)mc lyte-- Eyes on this
10)boogie down productions-- Geto music the blueprint of hip hop
(90)
1)ice cube---amerikkka's most wanted
2)eric b & rakim let the rythm hit em
3)Big daddy kane--taste of chocolate
4)kool g rap and dj polo--wanted dead or alive
5)k solo--tell the world my name
6)public enemy--fear of a black planet
7)a tribe called quest--people's instinctive travel
8)boogie down productions--edutainment
9)ll cool j-- momma said knock you out
10)above the law--living like hustlers
(91)
1)N.W.A. nigga 4 life
2)cypress hill--cypress hill
3)Gangstarr--step in the arena
4)Scarface--mr scarface is back
5)leaders of a new school--a future without a past
6)organized konfuzion--organized konfuzion
7)ice cube--death certificate
8)ice t--O.G original gangster
9)De la soul--de la soul is dead
10)geto boys--we can´t be stopped
(92)
1)dr dre--the chronic
2)Redman whut the album ¿
3)gangstarr daily operation
4)common sense---can i barrow a dollar?
5)pete rock and cl smooth--mecca and the soul brother
6)ice cube--the predator
7)Eric b and rakim--dont sweat the technique
8)The beastie boys--check your head
9)kool g rap and dj polo--live and let die
10)das efx--dead serious
(93)
1)Krs one--Return of the boom bap
2)de la soul buhloone mindstate
3)cypress hill black sunday
4)wutang clan enter the 36 chambers
5)snoop doggy dogg---doggystyle
6)organized konfusion--stress the extinction agenda
7)Guru--jazzmatazz vol 01
8)Black moon--enta da stage
9)lords of the underground--here come the lords
10)Souls of mischief--93 till infinity
(94)
1)beastie boys ill comunication
2)notorious B.I.G--ready to die
3)Nas--illmatic
4)Redman --Dare is a darkside
5)method man---tical
6)Scarface the diary
7)Common sense(Common)--Resurrection
8)Jeru the damaja-- the sun rises in the east
9)Gangstarr---hard to earn
10)Outkast--southernplayalisticadillac muzik
(95)
1)Big l--lifestyles ov da poor and dangerous
2)cypress hill temple of boom
3)krs one--krs one
4)goodie mob--soul food
5)dogg pound---dogg food
6)2pac--me against the world
7)the roots--do you want more?
8)Mobb deep--the infamous
9)AZ--oe or die
10)ol dirty bastard--return to the 36 chambers the dirty version
(96)
1)Redman--muddy watters
2)xzibit--at the speed of life
3)Busta rhymes--the coming
4)westside connection bow down
5)m.o.p--firing squad
6)Outkast---ATliens
7)Heltah skeltah--Nocturnal
8)Nas--it was written
9)jay z---Reasonable doubt
10)mobb deep--Hell on earth
(97)
1)wutang clan wutang forever
2)krs one i got next
3)ay z--in my lifetime vol 01
4)notorious big life after death
5)the lox--money power ad respect
6)Busta Rhymes--when disaster strikes
7)KRS ONE--i got next
8)Rampage--Scout's honor by way of blood
9)2pac--R u still down remember me?
10the alkaholiks--likwidation
(98)
1)outkast--aquemini
2)blackstar--mos def and talib kweli are blackstar
3)Dmx-- it´s dark and hell is hot
4)big pun--capital punishment
5)fat joe don cartagena
6)Killah priest--heavy mental
7)M.O.P.-- 1st family 4 life
8)Method man--tical 2000 judgement day
9)Redman--doc's the name 2000
10)Xzibit---40 days and 40 nights
(99)
1)method man and Redman Blackout
2)dr dre---2001
3)the roots thing fall apart
4)mos def--black on both sides
5)eminem---slim shady lp
6)pharoah monch---internal affairs
7)blackalicious--Nia
8)kurupt---the street is a mutha
9)slick rick---the art of storytelling
10)Mobb deep---murda muzik
Finally someone who shows love to big L, he really made the best album of 1995!
1990: AmeriKKas most wanted
1991: Naughty By Nature
1992: The Chronic
1993: 36 Chambers
1994: Illmatic or Tical
1995: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
1996: All Eyez On Me
1997: Wu-Tang Forever
1998: Aquemini
1999: Blackout
1990 - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
1991 - The Low End Theory
1992 - The Chronic
1993 - 36 Chambers
1994 - Illmatic (close, Ready to Die)
1995 - Liquid Swords (close, Me Against the World, OB4CL and The Infamous. Tough year)
1996 - All Eyez on Me
1997 - Life After Death (close, Funcrusher Plus)
1998 - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (close, Aquemini)
1999 - 2001 (close, Black on Both Sides)
I think 93' til Infinity is a strong contender for 1993.
1990: Kool G Rap and DJ Polo- Wanted Dead Or Alive
(honorable mentions:
Ice Cube - America's Most Wanted, ACTQ - People's Instinctive Travels and Paths of Rhythm, and LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out)
1991: ATCQ - Low End Theory (honorable mentions: Organized Konfusion - Organized Konfusion, Ice Cube - Death Certificate, and Main Source - Breaking Atoms)
1992: Dr Dre - The Chronic
(Honorable mentions:
Kool G Rap and DJ Polo- Live and Let Die and The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II)
1993: ATCQ - Midnight Marauders
(honorable mentions:
Wu Tang Clan - 36 Chambers and Spuls of Mischief - 93 Til Infinity)
1994: Nas - Illmatic (honorable mentions
Biggie - Ready to Die, Pete Rock and CL Smooth - The Main ingredient, and Organized Konfusion - Stress)
1995: Raewkon - Only Built for Cuban Linx
(Honorable mentions:
Mobb Deep - The Infamous and Kool G Rap - 456)
1996: The Roots - Illadelph Halflife
(honorable mentions:
Jay Z - Reasonable Doubt and Outkast - Atliens)
1997: Life After Death (honorable mention:
Company Flow - Funcrusher Plus)
1998: Big Pun - Capital Punishment
(Honorable mentions:
Outkast - Aquemini and Kool G Rap - Roots of Evil)
1999: Eminem - Slim Shady LP
(Honorable mentions:
Dr Dre - The Chronic 2001, The Roots - Things Fall Apart, and Pharoahe Monch - Internal Affairs)