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Thread - Hero's Top 100 HH albums of 2018
# 100 - # 40
I always see talk about how dope 2015-16 were, & they were, but '18 was imo the best year last decade for Hip Hop, so here's my case for it
I'll have more than simply a rating for # 39 - # 1
Thank You for nearly 3500
# 100 - # 40
I always see talk about how dope 2015-16 were, & they were, but '18 was imo the best year last decade for Hip Hop, so here's my case for it
I'll have more than simply a rating for # 39 - # 1
Thank You for nearly 3500
100. 38 Spesh & Joe Blow - In The Mob We Trust - 7
99. Chris Webby - Next Wednesday - 7
98. TDE - Black Panther - 7
97. Willie The Kid - Goldrush - 7
99. Chris Webby - Next Wednesday - 7
98. TDE - Black Panther - 7
97. Willie The Kid - Goldrush - 7
96. Willie The Kid - Studio 28 - 7
95. Jay Rock - Redemption - 7
94. Kyo Itachi - Rest In Power - 7
93. J. Cole - KOD - 7
95. Jay Rock - Redemption - 7
94. Kyo Itachi - Rest In Power - 7
93. J. Cole - KOD - 7
92. Travis Scott - Astroworld - 7
91. Drake - Scorpion - 7.25
90. Meek - Championships - 7.5
89. Bas - Milky Way - 7.5
91. Drake - Scorpion - 7.25
90. Meek - Championships - 7.5
89. Bas - Milky Way - 7.5
88. Mick Jenkins - Pieces of a Man - 7.5
87. Rome Streetz - Street Farmacy - 7.5
86. Conway - Blakk Tape - 7.5
85. Atmosphere - Mi Vida Local - 7.75
87. Rome Streetz - Street Farmacy - 7.5
86. Conway - Blakk Tape - 7.5
85. Atmosphere - Mi Vida Local - 7.75
84. Vinnie Paz - Pain Collector - 7.75
83. Willie The Kid - Midwest Willie - 7.75
82. Intellect - Out Of Left Field - 7.75
81. Nicki Minaj - Queen- 7.75
83. Willie The Kid - Midwest Willie - 7.75
82. Intellect - Out Of Left Field - 7.75
81. Nicki Minaj - Queen- 7.75
80. Lil Wayne - The Carter V - 7.75
79. Smoke DZA - Not For Sale - 8
78. V Don & Dark Lo - Timeless - 8
77. Alchemist & Gibbs - Fetti - 8
79. Smoke DZA - Not For Sale - 8
78. V Don & Dark Lo - Timeless - 8
77. Alchemist & Gibbs - Fetti - 8
76. Kota - Anything - 8
75. Evidence - Weather Or Not - 8
74. Styles P - G Host - 8
73. 9th Wonder - Jamla Is The Squad II - 8
75. Evidence - Weather Or Not - 8
74. Styles P - G Host - 8
73. 9th Wonder - Jamla Is The Squad II - 8
72. Murs - A Strange Journey Into The Unimaginable - 8
71. Vince Staples - FM - 8
70. Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz - Mona Lisa - 8
69. Noveliss - Celebral Apex - 8
71. Vince Staples - FM - 8
70. Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz - Mona Lisa - 8
69. Noveliss - Celebral Apex - 8
68. The Alchemist - Bread - 8
67. The Alchemist - Lunch Meat - 8
66. GFK & Big Ghost LTD- Lost Tapes - 8
65. Flee Lord - Loyalty Or Death: Lord Talk 2 - 8
67. The Alchemist - Lunch Meat - 8
66. GFK & Big Ghost LTD- Lost Tapes - 8
65. Flee Lord - Loyalty Or Death: Lord Talk 2 - 8
64. Termanology & Statik Selektah - Still 1982 - 8
63. KSG - KSG - 8
62. Khrysis & Elzhi - Jericho Jackson - 8
61. Planet Asia - Mansa Musa - 8
63. KSG - KSG - 8
62. Khrysis & Elzhi - Jericho Jackson - 8
61. Planet Asia - Mansa Musa - 8
60. Planet Asia - Golden Buddha - 8
59. Flee Lord - I Want Out - 8
58. Awon & Phoniks - The Actual Proof - 8
57. Smino - NOIR - 8
59. Flee Lord - I Want Out - 8
58. Awon & Phoniks - The Actual Proof - 8
57. Smino - NOIR - 8
56. Del - Gate 13 - 8
55. Black Thought - Streams Of Thought Vol. 1 - 8
54. JID - DiCaprrio 2 - 8
53. Styles P - Dime Bag - 8.25
55. Black Thought - Streams Of Thought Vol. 1 - 8
54. JID - DiCaprrio 2 - 8
53. Styles P - Dime Bag - 8.25
52. Czarface vs Metalface - 8.25
51. Westside Gunn - HWH 6 - 8.25
50. Lil Wayne - Dedication 6 - 8.25
49. Blu & Nottz - Gods In The Spirit, Titans In The Flesh - 8.25
51. Westside Gunn - HWH 6 - 8.25
50. Lil Wayne - Dedication 6 - 8.25
49. Blu & Nottz - Gods In The Spirit, Titans In The Flesh - 8.25
48. Freddie Gibbs - Freddie - 8.5
47. Binary Star - Lighty/Ears Apart - 8.5
46. Skyzoo - In Celebration of Us - 8.5
45. BEP - Masters Of The Universe - 8.5
47. Binary Star - Lighty/Ears Apart - 8.5
46. Skyzoo - In Celebration of Us - 8.5
45. BEP - Masters Of The Universe - 8.5
44. Knowledge The Pirate - Flintlock - 8.5
43. Leikeli47 - Acrylic - 8.5
42. Conway - Everybody Is Food - 8.5
41. The UA - After The Rain - 8.5
43. Leikeli47 - Acrylic - 8.5
42. Conway - Everybody Is Food - 8.5
41. The UA - After The Rain - 8.5
40. Phonte - No News Is Good News
The 2000's torch bearer of "Everyman rap" returned w/ his sophomore solo: 10 concise tracks of traditional rhymes over a sonically unique sound bed
Te is in the DNA of Cole & Drake, so peep game if you don't know Paster Tigallo
1/2
The 2000's torch bearer of "Everyman rap" returned w/ his sophomore solo: 10 concise tracks of traditional rhymes over a sonically unique sound bed
Te is in the DNA of Cole & Drake, so peep game if you don't know Paster Tigallo
1/2
(Cont)
Phonte - No News Is Good News scored an 8.5 from me
Opening with competitive braggadocio, as per rap tradition, the album quickly eases into introspection & solemn advice from a middle aged father to anyone who needs it, tackling rare subjects
2/3
Phonte - No News Is Good News scored an 8.5 from me
Opening with competitive braggadocio, as per rap tradition, the album quickly eases into introspection & solemn advice from a middle aged father to anyone who needs it, tackling rare subjects
2/3
3/3 Phonte (Cont)
But also keeping the cleverness one can expect from a Jedi master MC, so if you're too young for the topics to pertain to you, you're still thoroughly entertained
Stand outs:
- Expensive Genes
- Change Of Mind ft Freddie Gibbs
- Sweet You
Concluded/
But also keeping the cleverness one can expect from a Jedi master MC, so if you're too young for the topics to pertain to you, you're still thoroughly entertained
Stand outs:
- Expensive Genes
- Change Of Mind ft Freddie Gibbs
- Sweet You
Concluded/
39. 38 Spesh & Benny The Butcher - Stabbed & Shot - 8.5
38 is a god father of Upstate NY Hip Hop, an unsung veteran & one of the most under appreciated beatmakers of last decade.
38 & Benny go way back & it shows in their chemistry, because they do not miss
1/2
38 is a god father of Upstate NY Hip Hop, an unsung veteran & one of the most under appreciated beatmakers of last decade.
38 & Benny go way back & it shows in their chemistry, because they do not miss
1/2
If you're any kind of Griselda fan, but defo if you like Tana Talk 3 or The Plugs I Met:
38's punchline mastery only adds to Benny's energy as they stomp over, triumphant, & soulful production
Stand outs:
- So Strategic
- Driver Seat
- Man Of The Kitchen
Conclusion/
38's punchline mastery only adds to Benny's energy as they stomp over, triumphant, & soulful production
Stand outs:
- So Strategic
- Driver Seat
- Man Of The Kitchen
Conclusion/
38. Benny The Butcher - A Friend Of Ours - 8.5
Whether it's a "mixtape" or album, Benny always makes sure to give each project a distinctive purpose: you'll never get the same motif twice, unless it's specifically a sequel album.
Whether it's a "mixtape" or album, Benny always makes sure to give each project a distinctive purpose: you'll never get the same motif twice, unless it's specifically a sequel album.
This mafia family-themed project is his way of show casing El Camino, yet Benny still shines with what I consider his most underrated skill: Song writing
Recommended song:
- The Long Way
- 03' Draft
Recommended song:
- The Long Way
- 03' Draft
37. Eminem - Kamikaze - 8.5
The much discussed 10th solo offering from legend Marshall Mathers is a hardcore lyrical barrage in the vein of past legends who'd been counted out & had to remind the game of what they're capable of
Kamikaze sets the tone immediately w/ The Ringer:
The much discussed 10th solo offering from legend Marshall Mathers is a hardcore lyrical barrage in the vein of past legends who'd been counted out & had to remind the game of what they're capable of
Kamikaze sets the tone immediately w/ The Ringer:
comfortably the most competitive Intro of the year, & w/ it's energy through almost the entire album
Themes include respect for legends/traditions, w/ the occasional emotional ballad to break up the onslaught
Recommend song:
âFall
âNot Alike
- Stepping Stones
Themes include respect for legends/traditions, w/ the occasional emotional ballad to break up the onslaught
Recommend song:
âFall
âNot Alike
- Stepping Stones
Lil Wayne - Dedication 6: Reloaded - 8.5
Weezy's Dedication series is legendary for a reason. If you missed out on the old ones, 6 is the perfect jumping in point imo, as Wayne brings back his old formula of taking other artists hottest beats, then murdering them in ways
Weezy's Dedication series is legendary for a reason. If you missed out on the old ones, 6 is the perfect jumping in point imo, as Wayne brings back his old formula of taking other artists hottest beats, then murdering them in ways
not thought of before
The key to its success tho, as w/ his older classic tapes, is that Wayne doesn't just throw a bunch of hot beats together: His mixtape(s) are curated carefully for a cohesive & balanced experience
Recommended:
âBig Bad Wolf
âFamily Feud ft Drake
The key to its success tho, as w/ his older classic tapes, is that Wayne doesn't just throw a bunch of hot beats together: His mixtape(s) are curated carefully for a cohesive & balanced experience
Recommended:
âBig Bad Wolf
âFamily Feud ft Drake
