Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums of billyjerome

Dr_Rez · 04-26-2011, 08:57 PM

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13. The Chronic - Dr. Dre

"No matter how controversial, it remains one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time." -- Steve Huey

Favorite Tracks: Fuck Wit' Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), Let Me Ride, Nuthin' But a "G" Thang (one of my favorite ring tones lol), Deeez Nuuuts, Lyrical Gangbang, Bitches Ain't Shit

I pray 2001 makes it even higher. The way your going though I can see it being in the top 10.

Mrd00d · 04-27-2011, 12:50 AM

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12. Endtroducing..... - DJ Shadow

An album made of all samples...how dope is that!? I found this album in "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die". Here is the article about "Endtroducing....." that piqued my interest in checking it out, with highlighted sections by myself.

Favorite Tracks: Building Steam With a Grain of Salt, Changeling / Transmission 1

Only 2 songs because it is waaay better all-in-one!!!

I wasn't sure if you were gonna include DJ's like this amazing man, but I welcome it. It just throws the doors open a little bit more. I love the fact that this made it this high on the list, too.

starrynight · 04-27-2011, 06:24 AM

I quite like The Chronic.

billyjerome · 04-27-2011, 11:38 AM

11. 3rd Eye Vision - Hieroglyphics

I hate to quote someone else's opinion of an album again but they said exactly how I feel about "3rd Eye Vision".

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The 22-track album features strong, clever lyrics accompanied by creative, catchy background beats. Fortunately, Hieroglyphics manages to avoid the common error of over-sampling beats, which detracts from the lyrics.

-- John Hinrichsen

Favorite Tracks: You Never Knew, All Things, The Who, At the Helm, Oakland Blackouts, Off the Record, Miles to the Sun

billyjerome · 04-27-2011, 06:34 PM

10. By All Means Necessary - Boogie Down Productions

This album, let alone group, has had a huge influence on others throughout hip-hop history. For example, the hook in 'Stop the Violence' was used on the track 'Definition' from "Black Star". As well as the hook from 'Jimmy' being used in 'Diddy' from "The Saga Continues...".

After the murder of Scott La Rock, KRS-One changed the tone of his music towards a more educated aspect. Check out some sampling of his lyrics..

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'My Philosophy'

I'll get a pen, a pencil, a marker
mainly what I write is for the average New Yorker
some mc's be talkin' and talkin'
tryin' to show how black people are walkin'
but I don't walk this way to portray
or reinforce stereotypes of today
like all my brothas eat chicken and watermelon
talk broken english and drug sellin'
See I'm tellin', and teaching real facts
The way some act in rap is kind of wack
and it lacks creativity and intelligence
but they don't care cause the company is sellin' it
It's my philosophy, on the industry
Don't bother dissin' me, or even wish that we'd
soften, dilute, or commercialize all our lyrics
Cause it's about time one of y'all hear it
And hear it first-hand from the intelligent brown man

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Boogie Down Productions is made up of teachers
the lecture is conducted from the mic into the speaker
Who gets weaker? The king or the teacher
It's not about a salary it's all about reality
Teachers teach and do the world good
kings just rule and most are never understood
If you were to rule or govern a certain industry
All inside this room right now would be in misery
No one would get along nor sing a song
'cause everyone'd be singing for the king, am I wrong?!

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'Stop the Violence'

What's the solution, to stop all this confusion?
Rewrite the constitution, change the drug which you're using
Rewrite the constitution or emancipation proclamation
We fight inflation, yet the president's still on vacation

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When you're in a club, you come to chill out
Not watch someones blood just spill out

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'Jimmy'

So remember you're never too old (Jimmy is wearin' a hat)
Remember you're never too bold (Jimmy is wearin' a hat)
Do me a favor, wear your hat
So Jimmy will have the opportunity to come back

Favorite Tracks: My Philosophy, Ya' Slippin' (couldn't find it available in USA on YouTube), Stop the Violence, Part Time Suckers, Jimmy

billyjerome · 04-27-2011, 08:50 PM

9. Ready to Die – The Notorious B.I.G.

Another concept album from Biggie Smalls, the first one…make sure to listen to ‘Suicidal Thoughts’. VERY chilling.

Favorite Tracks: Intro, Things Done Changed, Gimme the Loot, Juicy, Everyday Struggle, Big Poppa, Suicidal Thoughts

billyjerome · 04-27-2011, 09:08 PM

8. The College Dropout – Kanye West

Holy shit! What a breath of fresh air this was when it first came out…and even to this day! I mean, come on! Goddamn!

Favorite Tracks: We Don’t Care, All Falls Down, Spaceship, Jesus Walks, Get ‘Em High, The New Workout Plan, Breathe In, Breathe Out, Through the Wire

billyjerome · 04-27-2011, 10:25 PM

7. Me Against the World – 2Pac

Comin' atcha' from a big sweetheart...Mr. Makaveli.

Favorite Tracks: Me Against the World, So Many Tears, Temptations, Young Niggaz, Lord Knows, Dear Mama, Old School, Fuck the World, Death Around the Corner

billyjerome · 04-28-2011, 12:48 AM

6. Paul’s Boutique – Beastie Boys

Another album made almost entirely of samples? Several hundred illegal samples at that?? And how! I like to play a game called “How Many Samples Can You Pick Out?” I get a different number everytime. R.I.P. Paul’s Boutique.

Favorite Tracks: Shake Your Rump, High Plains Drifter, Hey Ladies, Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun, Car Thief, What Comes Around, Shadrach, B-Boy Bouillabaisse

Howard the Duck · 04-28-2011, 08:02 AM

good call on The Marshall Mathers LP - pretty underrated

but no A Tribe Called Quest or De La Soul......yet?

04-27-2011, 08:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	9. Ready to Die – The Notorious B.I.G. Another concept album from Biggie Smalls, the first one…make sure to listen to ‘Suicidal Thoughts’. VERY chilling. Favorite Tracks: Intro, Things Done Changed, Gimme the Loot, Juicy, Everyday Struggle, Big Poppa, Suicidal Thoughts __________________

04-27-2011, 09:08 PM	#27 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	8. The College Dropout – Kanye West Holy shit! What a breath of fresh air this was when it first came out…and even to this day! I mean, come on! Goddamn! Favorite Tracks: We Don’t Care, All Falls Down, Spaceship, Jesus Walks, Get ‘Em High, The New Workout Plan, Breathe In, Breathe Out, Through the Wire __________________

04-27-2011, 10:25 PM	#28 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	7. Me Against the World – 2Pac Comin' atcha' from a big sweetheart...Mr. Makaveli. Favorite Tracks: Me Against the World, So Many Tears, Temptations, Young Niggaz, Lord Knows, Dear Mama, Old School, Fuck the World, Death Around the Corner __________________

04-28-2011, 12:48 AM	#29 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	6. Paul’s Boutique – Beastie Boys Another album made almost entirely of samples? Several hundred illegal samples at that?? And how! I like to play a game called “How Many Samples Can You Pick Out?” I get a different number everytime. R.I.P. Paul’s Boutique. Favorite Tracks: Shake Your Rump, High Plains Drifter, Hey Ladies, Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun, Car Thief, What Comes Around, Shadrach, B-Boy Bouillabaisse __________________

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starrynight Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 937	I quite like The Chronic.

04-28-2011, 08:02 AM	#30 (permalink)
Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	good call on The Marshall Mathers LP - pretty underrated but no A Tribe Called Quest or De La Soul......yet?