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1	Licensed to Ill (1986) more music like this by Beastie Boys Perhaps Licensed to Ill was inevitable -- a white group blending rock and rap, giving them the first number one album in hip-hop history. But that reading of the album's history gives a short shrift to the Beastie Boys; producer Rick Rubin and his label, Def Jam; and this remarkable record, since mixing metal and hip-hop isn't necessarily an easy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.66!
2	Late Registration (2005) more music like this by Kanye West And then, in a flash, Kanye was everywhere, transformed from respected producer to big-name producer/MC, throwing a fit at the American Music Awards, performing "Jesus Walks" at the Grammys, wearing his diamond-studded Jesus piece, appearing on the cover of Time, running his mouth 24/7. One thing that remains unchanged is Kanye's hunger, even ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $4.94!
3	Curtis (2007) more music like this by 50 Cent There are two big stories behind 50 Cent's third album, Curtis (as in real name: Curtis Jackson). First, there's the promise he made that he would outsell Kanye West -- who was releasing his Graduation album the same day as Curtis -- or he would retire. Second, there's the album's original title, Before I Self Destruct , a fitting caption to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
4	The College Dropout (2004) more music like this by Kanye West Producer Kanye West's highlight reels were stacking up exponentially when his solo debut for Roc-a-Fella was released, after numerous delays and a handful of suspense-building underground mixes. The week The College Dropout came out, three singles featuring his handiwork were in the Top 20, including his own "Through the Wire." A daring way to ... see all copies from $2.84! new only from $5.85!
5	The Score (1996) more music like this by Fugees (Refugee Camp) A breath of fresh air in the gangsta-dominated mid-'90s, the Fugees' breakthrough album, The Score, marked the beginning of a resurgence in alternative hip-hop. Its left-field, multi-platinum success proved there was a substantial untapped audience with an appreciation for rap music but little interest in thug life. The Score's eclecticism, social ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $7.50!
6	Graduation (2007) more music like this by Kanye West Graduation's pre-leak talk wasn't as substantive as it was with Kanye West's first two albums. As with just about any other artist's third album, it had to be expected. The College Dropout was one of the most anticipated debuts of the early 2000s, while Late Registration had people wondering why Kanye would feel the need to work so extensively ... see all copies from $4.78! new only from $5.39!
7	Struggle from the Subway to the Charts (2006) more music like this by Nuttin But Stringz see all copies from $12.50! new only from $15.65!
8	...And Then There Was X (1999) more music like this by DMX Though it's DMX's third album in two years, ...And Then There Was X doesn't show much sign of burnout. True, it's similar to his last, which balanced new-school gangsta tracks ("The Professional," "Make a Move") with a couple that question the inevitable trappings that come with success ("Fame," "One More Road to Cross"). And the productions by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.78!
9	The Low End Theory (1991) more music like this by A Tribe Called Quest While most of the players in the jazz-rap movement never quite escaped the pasted-on qualities of their vintage samples, with The Low End Theory, A Tribe Called Quest created one of the closest and most brilliant fusions of jazz atmosphere and hip-hop attitude ever recorded. The rapping by Q-Tip and Phife Dawg could be the smoothest of any rap ... see all copies from $6.47! new only from $7.12!
10	Same as It Ever Was (1994) more music like this by House of Pain House of Pain's self-titled album had its moments, but on the whole, wasn't very memorable. However, the Irish-American group really blossomed on its far-superior and much more hardcore second album, Same as It Ever Was. With this album, Everlast changed his style of rapping considerably and unveiled a much more distinctive and recognizable ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $8.25!
11 view cover	Beg for Mercy (2003) more music like this by G-Unit Though backing posses had become de rigueur for commercially successful rappers by the early 2000s, 50 Cent's posse, G-Unit, is somewhat exceptional, as showcased on its album debut, Beg for Mercy. Following 50's unsuccessful stint with Columbia Records during the late '90s, he returned to the streets and willfully assembled a backing posse, with ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $5.44!
12 view cover	Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) more music like this by 50 Cent Probably the most hyped debut album by a rap artist in about a decade, most likely since Snoop's Doggystyle (1993) or perhaps Nas' Illmatic (1994), 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' certainly arrived amid massive expectations. In fact, the expectations were so massive that they overshadowed the music itself -- 50 becoming more of a phenomenon than ... see all copies from $3.24! new only from $8.05!
13 view cover	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993) more music like this by Wu-Tang Clan Along with Dr. Dre's The Chronic, the Wu-Tang Clan's debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was one of the most influential rap albums of the '90s. Its spare yet atmospheric production -- courtesy of RZA -- mapped out the sonic blueprint that countless other hardcore rappers would follow for years to come. It laid the groundwork for the rebirth ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $9.95!
14 view cover	The Black Album (2003) more music like this by Jay-Z If The Black Album is Jay-Z's last, as he publicly stated it will be, it illustrates an artist going out in top form. For years Shawn Carter has been the best rapper and the most popular, a man who can strut the player lifestyle with one track and become the eloquent hip-hop everyman with the next, an artist for whom modesty is often a sin, and ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $9.78!
15 view cover	Capital Punishment (1998) more music like this by Big Punisher Big Punisher's debut album, Capital Punishment, established him as one of the stronger New York natives working hardcore territory toward the end of the '90s. He's a terrific lyricist with microphone technique to spare, and actually rhymes faster than his clear influence, the Notorious B.I.G.. He's also quite versatile, aiming for the dance clubs, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.75!
16 view cover	It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988) more music like this by Public Enemy Yo! Bum Rush the Show was an invigorating record, but it looks like child's play compared to its monumental sequel, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, a record that rewrote the rules of what hip-hop could do. That's not to say the album is without precedent, since what's particularly ingenious about the album is how it reconfigures ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $5.21!
17 view cover	Nastradamus (1999) more music like this by Nas see all copies from $2.97! new only from $9.61!
18 view cover	Ultimate Dance Party 1998 (1997) more music like this by Various Artists Ultimate Dance Party 1998 is an entertaining, continuous-mix party album that features such hits and club staples as Mark Morrison's "Return of the Mack (C&J Edit)," and Real McCoy's "One More Time," Crystal Waters' "100% Pure Love," Toni Braxton's "Un-Break My Heart (Uptempo Mix)," Gina G's "Ooh Aah Just a Little Bit," La Bouche's "Sweet Dreams ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.06!
19 view cover	All World: Greatest Hits (1996) more music like this by LL Cool J All World: Greatest Hits is an excellent compilation of LL Cool J's greatest hits, featuring 16 of his biggest and best singles, including "I Can't Live Without My Radio," "Rock the Bells," "I'm Bad," "I Need Love," "Going Back to Cali," "Jingling Baby," "The Boomin' System," "Mama Said Knock You Out," "Around the Way Girl," and "Hey Lover." It's ... see all copies from $3.76! new only from $13.42!
20 view cover	Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998) more music like this by DMX On the heels of his multi-platinum debut, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, DMX unleashed his dogs again on an album overflowing with raw energy and spiritual catharsis. The irascible Yonkers MC, 27 at the time of this recording, continues the Ruff Ryder legacy on this follow-up release. DMX's canine split personality flow is like none other, not only ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $9.78!
21 view cover	Stillmatic (2001) more music like this by Nas Back on the hardcore block and with plenty to prove after two years without a record under his own name, Nas designed Stillmatic as a response: to the rap cognoscenti who thought he'd become a relic, and most of all to Jay-Z, the East Coast kingpin who wounded his pride and largely replaced him as the best rapper in hip-hop. The saga started back ... see all copies from $6.44! new only from $9.61!
22 view cover	Confessions of Fire (1998) more music like this by Cam'ron Following in the footsteps of Sean "Puffy" Combs, Cam'ron created an accessible fusion of rap and pop that manages to keep some sort of street edge. Of course, that doesn't mean Cam'ron is hardcore -- he may come off as an East Coast gangsta, but his music is polished and melodic, much like that of Puff, his mentor. He happens to be a better ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50!
23 view cover	Fear of a Black Planet (1990) more music like this by Public Enemy At the time of its release in March 1990 -- just a mere two years after It Takes a Nation of Millions -- nearly all of the attention spent on Public Enemy's third album, Fear of a Black Planet, was concentrated on the dying controversy over Professor Griff's anti-Semitic statements of 1989, and how leader Chuck D bungled the public relations ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $8.34!
24 view cover	The Great Adventures of Slick Rick (1988) more music like this by Slick Rick Slick Rick's reputation as hip-hop's greatest storyteller hangs on his classic debut, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, one of the most influential rap records of the late '80s -- for better and worse. Most of the production is standard early Def Jam, but Rick's style on the mic is like no one else's. His half-British accent and odd, singsong ... see all copies from $6.62! new only from $8.34!
25 view cover	House of Pain (1992) more music like this by House of Pain It's an album that ushered in an era of a thousand suburbanites drinking malt liquor, wearing U.S. Postal Service caps, and reawakening their Irish (or in some cases pseudo-Irish) heritage. And it's also the debut album that ushered House of Pain into the forefront of rap culture for a brief period of time. While it's unfair to expect a whole ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $10.30!

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