Colin M Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 We had a lot of fun a couple of years ago doing this with electronic albums, so now it's time to see if we can do it again and get enough interest for a rap and hip hop version. Can be from any era and can be rap, instrumental or whatever might qualify as hip hop. I expect most to come from 88-94 but hopefully we get a good response and a broad range and I have to listen to loads of stuff I don't know (which is most of it in recent years!). Who's in? Here's the golden rules as used successfully before throughout history: Send me a PM on here with your top 10 hip hop music albums of all time, in the correct order. * Don't send any more or less than 10. That'll null the vote for me. The top album gets 10 points and bottom gets 1 and everything in between works the same way. * Call your message "Top 10 Hip hop Albums" so that I can easily see what's coming in. * I'll give you a few weeks to send the lists. Should give enough time. We will see how the response is before setting a closing date, or letting it fall off the board hoping nobody remembers it ever happening. * Try and give reasons so as I can put them in the review. Not a necessity, but it makes my job easier, especially if I haven't actually heard the albums in question. * No tactical voting. Don't vote for something because you think everyone else will vote for it. If something is your favourite, vote for it. * Doesn't matter what reasons. Whether you're going the "best" or "favourite" route, just go with what ya want. * Studio and "live" albums only - no compilations. Right, that should be as clear as it can be! Take part! Tell your friends! Don't be shy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've hardly heard anything from 88-94, so it's unlikely you'll get much of that from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerSaint Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'll give it a go. Off the top of my head, might have a couple of gangsta rap ones in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Sent you a PM - I could talk hip hop albums all day! I've hardly heard anything from 88-94, so it's unlikely you'll get much of that from me. You missed the best era! If you need educating on the brilliance you've missed drop me a line and I'll keep you right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupiter Jazz Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 List sent Colin, any bother with it let me know please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks for those who have submitted lists so far - all great selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I forgot Cypress Hill - Black Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 I forgot Cypress Hill - Black Sunday I'll allow amendments if you want to change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I forgot Cypress Hill - Black Sunday I'm maybe a loan voice but I preferred the first album (Cypress Hill). Had a real pared-back, confident sound. I know Black Sunday was a much bigger success but I always thought it was a bit over-produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'm maybe a loan voice but I preferred the first album (Cypress Hill). Had a real pared-back, confident sound. I know Black Sunday was a much bigger success but I always thought it was a bit over-produced. I'd agree with you - the first album was really fresh when it came out as there wasn't really much that sounded like that (or at least it seemed like it at the time!). I do like Black Sunday too and of course will write a glowing summary if people vote for it. Had a handful of entries so far, hopefully we get as many as we got for the electronic albums which was a cracking response. I'd welcome anyone to submit entries, a variety of albums is a good thing so don't be put off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'll do my entry when I get a minute. I'm just going to give the original list I think of or I'll overthink it to death. Too many to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerSaint Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm listening to every album on my short list one more time before I submit. Spots 9 and 10 are ridiculously competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Bump Had a number of submissions but we need more. Come on in and join the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'll submit mine this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Brilliant Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Mine's in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Great stuff guys, already a good list and number of different albums nominated. Keep em comin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 How many Beatie Boys albums were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 How many Beatie Boys albums were there? Released? You can probably squeeze most of a top 10 out of that: Licensed To Ill Paul's Boutique Check Your Head Ill Communication Hello Nasty To The Five Boroughs Hot Sauce Committee Part Two Guess there's a couple of instrumental ones but not sure they'd qualify as hip-hop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzy Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I've hardly heard anything from 88-94, so it's unlikely you'll get much of that from me. Doubt I'll submit anything post-94. In fact, 'Nia' by Blackalicious is a contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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