Album Releases by Genre
1.
Proof
by BTS
June 10, 2022
The three-disc anthology album from South Korean boy band BTS features three new songs as well as a disc of demo tracks.
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2.
Demons Protected by Angels
by NAV
September 9, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for Canadian rapper NAV features guest appearances from Babyface Ray, Future, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, Realest K, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, and Don Toliver.
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Aethiopes
by billy woods
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for New York rapper Billy Woods was produced by Preservation and features guest appearances from Boldy James, Breeze Brewin, Denmark Vessey, El-P, Elucid, Fatboi Sharif, Mike Ladd, and Quelle Chris.
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4.
Map of the Soul: 7
by BTS
February 21, 2020
The seventh full-length for the Korean pop band features guest appearances from Halsey and Sia.
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5.
To Pimp A Butterfly
by Kendrick Lamar
March 16, 2015
The third full-length studio release from the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Bilal, George Clinton, James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, and Anna Wise.
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The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
May 23, 2000
The second full-length from Eminem (aka Marshall Mathers) garnered two Grammys for the rapper and became the fastest-selling rap album in history.
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7.
The Eminem Show
by Eminem
May 28, 2002
Working once again with producer Dr. Dre, Marshall Mathers returns with his third album.
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8.
LP!
by JPEGMAFIA
October 22, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Denzel Curry, DatPiffMafia and Tkay Maidza.
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9.
Drop 6 [EP]
by Little Simz
May 6, 2020
The five-track EP from the British rapper features a guest appearance from Alewya.
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10.
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
by Kendrick Lamar
October 22, 2012
The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht.
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11.
IGOR
by Tyler, The Creator
May 17, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, Dev Hynes, Frank Ocean, Playboi Carti, Santigold, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Charlie Wilson.
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12.
Madvillainy
by Madvillain
March 23, 2004
'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.
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13.
Demon Days
by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
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14.
Illmatic XX [20th Anniversary Edition]
by Nas
April 15, 2014
The remastered reissue of the rapper's debut 1994 release a disc of remixes, demos and unreleased versions of songs.
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15.
The Forever Story
by JID
August 26, 2022
The third full-length studio release for Atlanta rapper JID features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Johnta Austin, Baby Tate, Yasiin Bey, EarthGang, Eryn Allen Kane, Ravyn Lenae, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, and Kenny Mason.
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16.
OST
by 8 Mile (Eminem)
October 29, 2002
What good's an Eminem movie without an Eminem soundtrack? It's not all Slim Shady here, though, as the soundtrack album incorporates other artists (Xzibit, Macy Gray, Jay-Z, Nas) in a mix of old and new tracks.
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17.
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Kendrick Lamar features guest appearances from Baby Keem, Blxst, Sam Dew, Ghostface Killah, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Kodak Black, Tanna Leone, Taylour Paige, Amanda Reifer, Sampha, and Summer Walker.
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18.
Trench
by Twenty One Pilots
October 5, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Ohio duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun was co-produced by Paul Meany.
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19.
Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
by Kid Cudi
September 15, 2009
The debut album for the Cleveland-born who helped cowrite four tracks on Kayne West's "808s & Heartbreak."
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20.
The Money Store
by Death Grips
April 24, 2012
The debut release on Epic for Death Grips is the first of two albums released this year by the Sacramento alternative rap trio.
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21.
Run the Jewels 3
by Run the Jewels
December 25, 2016
Available as a free download, the third LP (not including cat-related material) from the duo of El-P and Killer Mike includes contributions from Danny Brown, Zack de la Rocha, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio), Boots, and Kamasi Washington. Originally scheduled for release in January 2017, it arrived as a surprise on Christmas Day in 2016.
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22.
TA13OO
by Denzel Curry
September 21, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the Florida rapper features guest appearances from GoldLink, Jpegmafia , Nyyjerya, Twelve'len, and ZillaKami.
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23.
Boy In Da Corner
by Dizzee Rascal
January 20, 2004
This is the debut disc for the 18-year-old London-based rapper (born Dylan Mills), who has been heralded by (among others) Uncut magazine as "good as any MC currently active on Earth."
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24.
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
by Big Boi
July 6, 2010
OutKast's Big Boi goes solo with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monae, B.o.B., Gucci Mane, Too Short, and George Clinton.
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25.
Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
by Little Simz
September 3, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the British rapper was produced by Inflo and features guest appearances from Obongjayar and Cleo Sol.
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26.
No Pressure
by Logic
July 24, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper is said to be his last and was produced by No I.D.
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27.
Care For Me
by Saba
April 5, 2018
The second full-length release for the Chicago rapper was influenced in part by the death of his cousin Walter Long, Jr. and was co-produced with daedaePIVOT and Daoud.
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28.
We're All Alone In This Together
by Dave
July 23, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, James Blake, Boj, Stormzy, and WizKid.
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29.
Rage Against the Machine XX [20th Anniversary Edition]
by Rage Against the Machine
November 27, 2012
The self-titled 1992 debut album from Rage Against the Machine is reissued and remastered. Additional B-sides, songs from the band's demo tape, and DVDs are included on the special edition/deluxe box set versions.
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30.
The Renaissance
by Q-Tip
November 4, 2008
Q-Tip returns to release his first solo album in nine years with guests such as D'Angelo, Amanda Diva, Norah Jones, and Raphael Saadiq.
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31.
Eden
by CupcakKe
November 9, 2018
The second full-length release for the Chicago rapper features production from Bizness Boi, Mike Kalombo, Turreekk, and Ye Ali.
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32.
Sexorcism
by Brooke Candy
October 25, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances from Aquaria, Ashnikko, Iggy Azalea, Bree Runway, Violet Chachki, Charli XCX, Erika Jayne, La Goony Chonga, Maliibu Miitch, Rico Nasty, and TOOPOOR.
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33.
The Truth Is Here [EP]
by Brother Ali
March 10, 2009
The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material.
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34.
Marci Beaucoup
by Roc Marciano
December 10, 2013
The third studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as A.G., Action Bronson, Cormega, Evidence, Freeway, Guilty Simpson, Ka, The Alchemist and Oh No.
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35.
Gas Mask
by The Left
October 26, 2010
This is the debut album for the Detroit rap group that includes Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, and DJ Soko.
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36.
Don't Get Too Close
by Skrillex
February 18, 2023
The surprise release for Skrillex features guest appearances from Beam, Justin Bieber, Bladee, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Chief Keef, Corbin, Don Toliver, Anthony Green, Kid Cudi, Swae Lee, PinkPantheress, Prentiss, Trippie Redd, and Yung Lean.
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37.
DJ-Kicks: DJ Koze
by DJ Koze
June 15, 2015
The 50th DJ-Kicks compilation release features an original song from the German DJ.
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38.
Descendants of Cain
by Ka
May 1, 2020
The latest full-length solo studio release for the New York rapper/producer Kaseem Ryan features production from Animoss, Roc Marciano, and Preservation.
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39.
Kids See Ghosts
by Kids See Ghosts
June 8, 2018
The debut surprise studio release for the collaboration between Kanye West and Kid Cudi features contributions from André 3000, Mos Def, Ty Dolla $ign as well as samples from Kurt Cobain's "Burn the Rain" and Louis Prima's "What Would Santa Claus Do?".
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40.
Flower Boy
by Tyler, The Creator
July 21, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, Anna of the North, Estelle, Steve Lacy, Lil Wayne, Frank Ocean, Rex Orange County, Jaden Smith, and Kali Uchis.
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41.
Rodeo
by Travis Scott
September 4, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for Houston hip-hop artist features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Chief Keef, Juicy J, Swae Lee, Quavo, Toro y Moi, The Weeknd, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
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42.
Call Me If You Get Lost
by Tyler, The Creator
June 25, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Daisy World, Domo Genesis, Brent Faiyaz, Fana Hues, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, NBA YoungBoy, Teezo Touchdown, Ty Dolla $ign, and Pharrell Williams.
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43.
Stankonia
by Outkast
October 31, 2000
Featuring the hit singles "B.O.B." and "Ms. Jackson," 'Stankonia' was a commercial and critical hit for the innovative Atlanta hip-hop duo of Dré and Big Boi.
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44.
RTJ2
by Run the Jewels
October 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
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45.
Atrocity Exhibition
by Danny Brown
September 27, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Detroit rapper was produced by Paul White and features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, B-Real, Kelela, Kendrick Lamar, Petite Noir, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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46.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
by Outkast
September 23, 2003
This Grammy-winning follow-up to their smash 2000 hit 'Stankonia' is an OutKast album in name only, as it is structured in the form of two solo discs: one each for Big Boi (Speakerboxxx) and Andre 3000 (The Love Below).
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47.
Acid Rap
by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
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48.
We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service
by A Tribe Called Quest
November 11, 2016
Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White.
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49.
Gorillaz
by Gorillaz
June 19, 2001
Forget concept albums; this is a concept band. Formed by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Blur's Damon Albarn, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori, and the Tom Tom Club's Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz (with visuals by "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett), the Gorillaz are a "virtual" hip-hop outfit of cartoon characters based somewhere in the future. Hey, we don't make this stuff up; we just report it.
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50.
RTJ4
by Run the Jewels
June 3, 2020
Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams.
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51.
The Blueprint
by Jay-Z
September 11, 2001
The now-legendary Brooklyn rapper follows 2000's 'The Dynasty Roc la Familia' with this 13-track disc.
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52.
The Cool
by Lupe Fiasco
December 18, 2007
The sophomore album for the rapper from Chicago features artist such as Snoop Dogg, Pooh Bear and Unkle.
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53.
The Search
by NF
July 26, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the rapper was produced by Tommee Profitt and features a guest appearance from Sasha Sloan.
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54.
Food & Liquor
by Lupe Fiasco
September 19, 2006
Championed by Jay-Z and Kanye West, the Chicago MC finally makes his full-length debut with this 16-track disc.
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55.
The Black Album
by Jay-Z
November 14, 2003
The hugely successful Brooklyn rapper worked with an A-list of producers (including Just Blaze, Kanye West, Aqua, Eminem, Rick Rubin and The Neptunes) on what he has stated will be the final release of his career. (Sure it will.)
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56.
Swimming
by Mac Miller
August 3, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Pittsburgh rapper features guest appearances from Dām-Funk, Dicaprio, Dev Hynes, Snoop Dogg, Syd, and Thundercat.
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57.
Piñata
by Madlib
March 18, 2014
The debut release for the collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from such artists as Ab-Soul, BJ the Chicago Kid, Danny Brown, Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Raekwon, Scarface, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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58.
Melt My Eyez See Your Future
by Denzel Curry
March 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Florida rapper Denzel Curry features guest appearances from 454, 6LACK, Robert Glasper, Jasiah, JID, Buzzy Lee, Rico Nasty, Bridget Perez, Powers Pleasant, Karriem Riggins, slowthai, T-Pain, and Saul Williams.
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59.
Exmilitary
by Death Grips
April 27, 2011
Zach Hill's side project, a Sacramento hip-hop group, self-releases a mixtape.
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60.
Nellyville
by Nelly
June 25, 2002
The St. Louis rapper follows up the massive success of his 2000 debut LP 'Country Grammar' with 19 new tracks cut from the same cloth, including the Neptunes-produced single "Hot In Here." Justin Timberlake guests on one track.
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61.
Original Pirate Material
by The Streets
October 22, 2002
This is the debut album by the London garage (or in this case, bedroom) band, which consists solely of 21-year-old Mike Skinner. Whether or not this style of music (very English rapping over garage/house beats) will translate well overseas remains to be seen, but garage (and especially Skinner) is the current flavor of the month with the UK music press.
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62.
Undun
by The Roots
December 6, 2011
The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.
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63.
MM..Food
by MF Doom
November 16, 2004
MF Doom drops his first solo record (under the MF Doom name) since 1999's 'Operation Doomsday.'
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64.
Be
by Common
May 24, 2005
The rapper's follow-up to 2002's love-it-or-hate-it 'Electric Circus' was produced largely by Kanye West. For some reason, John Mayer guests.
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65.
Cocoa Sugar
by Young Fathers
March 9, 2018
The third full-length release for the Edinburgh-based trio was recorded in the band's studio.
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66.
How I Got Over
by The Roots
June 22, 2010
The legendary Philadelphia posse returns with its first release since playing with Late Night With Jimmy Fallon's house band. Staying true to its roots with acoustic jazz grooves and elements of rock and soul, The Roots continue its reign as one of hip-hop's most innovative acts.
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67.
Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez
by Gorillaz
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's virtual band features music that was part of its web series and features guest appearances from 6lack, Roxani Arias, Beck, Fatoumata Diawara, Georgia, Peter Hook, Elton John, Leee John, Kano, Octavian, ScHoolboy Q, Slaves, slowthai, Robert Smith, and St. Vincent.
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68.
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
by Raekwon
September 8, 2009
The Wu-Tang Clan-member releases his fourth solo album featuring such artists as his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, and Slick Rick.
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69.
XXX
by Danny Brown
August 15, 2011
The Detroit rapper's latest mixtape was made available on his label's website for free.
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70.
God Loves Ugly
by Atmosphere
June 11, 2002
The Minneapolis underground hip-hop duo of rapper Slug and producer Ant offer up 18 new tracks.
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71.
The Documentary
by The Game
January 18, 2005
The west coast rapper's debut boasts an all-star production and guest roster including the likes of Eminem, Timbaland, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
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72.
Alfredo
by Freddie Gibbs
May 29, 2020
The latest collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist features guest appearances from Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Rick Ross, and Tyler, The Creator.
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73.
Donuts
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
February 7, 2006
Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.
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74.
Fishscale
by Ghostface Killah
March 28, 2006
MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.
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75.
Control System
by Ab-Soul
May 11, 2012
The rap album for the Black Hippy member is his debut full-length solo release on the Top Dawg Entertainment label.
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76.
Distant Relatives
by Nas And Damian Marley
May 18, 2010
The African-themed album brings Nas and reggae singer Damien Marley (the youngest son of Bob Marley) together. It features guest appearances by K'naan, Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, Dennis Brown, and Damien's brother Steven Marley, who also produced the release.
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77.
Game Theory
by The Roots
August 29, 2006
The hip-hop collective's eighth album is their first for Def Jam records, and also features the return to the group of rapper Malik B.
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78.
Grand Champ
by DMX
September 16, 2003
The hardcore rapper returns with his fifth studio album, hoping to duplicate the #1 success of each of his four previous LPs.
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79.
The Ecstatic
by Mos Def
June 9, 2009
The fourth solo album for the rapper/actor features Talib Kweli, Slick rick, and Georgia Anne Muldrow as guest artists.
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80.
I'll Sleep When You're Dead
by El-P
March 20, 2007
El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
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81.
Telefone [Mixtape]
by Noname
July 31, 2016
The debut mixtape for the Chicago rapper Fatimah Warner features guest appearances from Akenya, Cam O'bi, Joseph Chilliams, Eryn Allen Kane, Ravyn Lenae, Xavier Omär, Phoelix, Raury, Saba, Smino and theMIND.
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82.
Chicken & Beer
by Ludacris
October 7, 2003
Perhaps the most successful Dirty South rapper, Ludacris returns with his third Def Jam release.
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83.
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
by Atmosphere
April 22, 2008
The latest album for the hip-hop duo from Minneapolis also includes a book written by Slug with the deluxe edition release.
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84.
In Search Of... [First Version]
by N.E.R.D
August 6, 2001
This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. This version is the original recording, using mainly electronic instrumentation, that was intended for a full release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). The new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob.
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85.
4eva N A Day
by Big K.R.I.T.
March 5, 2012
This is the third and final mixtape from the Mississippi rapper leading up to his Def Jam debut album Live From the Underground, which is scheduled to be released in June.
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86.
Labor Days
by Aesop Rock
September 18, 2001
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87.
UGLY
by slowthai
March 3, 2023
The third full-length release for British rapper slowthai was produced by Dan Carey and features contributions from Kwes Darko, Ethan P. Flynn, Jockstrap’s Taylor Skye, Beabadoobee's Jacob Bugden, Fontaines D.C.'s Liam Toon.
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88.
Ultimate Victory
by Chamillionaire
September 18, 2007
The second solo album features guests UGK, Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne, Slick Rick, and Devin The Dude.
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89.
Beauty And The Beat
by Edan
March 29, 2005
This self-produced second album for the Boston-based rapper includes guest appearances from Mr. Lif, Percee P, Dagah and Insight.
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90.
Rising Down
by The Roots
April 29, 2008
The latest studio album from the hip-hop group features Common, Malik B, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Styles P, Wale, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, amongst others guest artists.
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91.
The Recession
by Young Jeezy
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the Atlanta-born rapper includes guest appearances by Nas and Kanye West.
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92.
Elephant Eyelash
by Why?
October 4, 2005
Indie rap meets indie rock in the latest full-length from Yoni Wolf, who, as on 'Sanddollars,' is now supported by a full band.
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93.
Power In Numbers
by Jurassic 5
October 8, 2002
The Los Angeles-based underground hip-hop outfit returns with a follow up to their 2000 debut, 'Quality Control.' Nelly Furtado guests on one track.
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94.
Legends Never Die
by R.A. the Rugged Man
April 30, 2013
The first album in nine years for the New York rapper includes guest appearance from Brother Ali, Amalie Bruun, Eamon, Hopsin, Krizz Kaliko, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Tech N9ne, and Vinnie Paz.
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95.
Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition
by Murs
March 23, 2004
The Los Angeles-based indie rapper's second Def Jux disc was produced by 9th Wonder.
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96.
You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having
by Atmosphere
October 4, 2005
The underground hip-hop duo of Slug and Ant return with a new two-disc set.
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97.
Birth Of A Prince
by The RZA
October 7, 2003
The Wu-Tang producer returns to his RZA moniker with this latest solo release, after two previous albums under the "Bobby Digital" name.
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98.
Fast Cars, Danger, Fire And Knives [EP]
by Aesop Rock
February 22, 2005
This seven-song EP includes production work from Rob Sonic and Blockhead. El-P also appears.
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99.
Yessir Whatever
by Quasimoto
June 18, 2013
The 12-track release collects music made in the last 12 years by Madlib's alter-ego Quasimoto.
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100.
Panic Prevention
by Jamie T
August 28, 2007
The British artist's debut album was one of the nominees for the 2007 Mercury Prize.
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