Artist Name
Hasenchat Music
Record Label
Hasenchat Music Germany
UPC
889211319411
Release Date
1/20/2015
Primary Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap
Secondary Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap
Primary Subgenre
Hip Hop
Secondary Subgenre
Rap
Mood/Style
Mood: Party Music
Album Language
English
Artist Sounds Like
Eminem
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Artist Location
United States – California – LA
Hip hop albums are the musical expressions of rap artists, often featuring guest appearances, skits, samples, and production by various beatmakers. Hip hop albums can range from short EPs to double-disc opuses, from hardcore to conscious, from boom bap to trap. Hip hop albums have been a source of inspiration, education, entertainment, and controversy for millions of fans and critics. Some of the biggest and best hip hop albums ever made include classics like:
- The Chronic by Dr. Dre (1992): The debut solo album by the former N.W.A member and co-founder of Death Row Records, The Chronic is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important albums in hip hop history. It introduced the world to the G-funk sound, a subgenre of West Coast rap that fused funk, soul, and gangsta rap. It also launched the careers of Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, and others. The Chronic features hits such as “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang”, “Dre Day”, and “Let Me Ride” .
- Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy (1990): The third album by the legendary political rap group Public Enemy, Fear of a Black Planet is a masterpiece of social commentary, cultural criticism, and sonic innovation. It tackles issues such as racism, white supremacy, black empowerment, media manipulation, and police brutality. It also features the iconic anthem “Fight the Power”, which was used in Spike Lee’s film Do the Right Thing. Fear of a Black Planet is widely considered one of the best and most influential albums of all time .
- Paid in Full by Eric B. & Rakim (1987): The debut album by the influential duo Eric B. & Rakim, Paid in Full is a landmark in rap history. It showcases the groundbreaking skills of Rakim, who is widely regarded as one of the best MCs ever. His complex rhyme schemes, smooth flow, and metaphysical lyrics set a new standard for rap lyricism. Eric B.’s production also features innovative use of sampling, scratching, and drum machines. Paid in Full features classics such as “I Ain’t No Joke”, “Eric B. Is President”, and “Paid in Full” .
- Naz4Life by N.W.A (1991): The second and final album by the controversial rap group N.W.A, Naz4Life is a hardcore rap masterpiece. It is also the first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart without any radio play or mainstream promotion. It features the raw and unapologetic lyrics of Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, and Dr. Dre, who also produced most of the album. Naz4Life is a defiant and influential statement of gangsta rap, featuring songs such as “Real Naz Don’t Die”, “Appetite for Destruction”, and “Alwayz Into Somethin’” .