First off, fuck most Hip Hop pre 87, the flows are weak and the beats repetitive. There's good stuff, but overall, the genre was still young and still finding itself. Very few people would argue that was its pique. Anyways, here's the best list I can come up with (not necesarily a "best of all time" list, but merely how I would rank my favorites)
1. Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers- Wu-Tang Clan
2. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx- Raekwon
3. I'm Thraxx by Lil B
4. The Chronic by Dr. Dre
5. Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne
6. Ironman by Ghostface Killah
7. Pilot Talk I&II by Curren$y
8. Illmatic by Nas
9. Liquid Swords by GZA
10. Ready to Die by Notorious B.I.G.
11. Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
12. Ridin' Dirty by UGK
13. Flockaveli by Waka Flocka Flame
14. City of Syrup by Big Moe
15. Return of 4eva by Big K.R.I.T.
Any questions?
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