1-Madvillain
(Really fresh approach to hip hop in general with sweet verses; America's Most Blunted being a standout)
2-OFWGKTA
(Just emerging with very aggresive lyrics and a very good blend of a variety of talented young rappers)
3-Mos Def
(Love the lyrics which are often delivered in a really chill fashion. Most prefer Black on Both Sides but I'm a greater fan of The Ecstatic)
4-Nas
(He's never topped Illmatic but he revolutionised the genre. Nuff said)
5-Wu Tang Clan
(39 Chambers. That. Is. All)
6-Lupe Fiasco
(Discovered him on a Madden game but he's got great flow to his lyrics and is a new favourite of mine)
7-Rakim
(Love his work with Eric B but he's got such a chill style)
8-Eminem
(He's got weaker since Curtain Call but he opened my eyes to the genre which was a gateway to genius)
9-Cypress Hill
(Oooh boy do I love to sing along to their songs. Really angry but really good)
10-Beastie Boys
(Created some true classics and everyone knows about them)
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