Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums of billyjerome

billyjerome · 04-20-2011, 06:32 PM

19. The Ownerz - Gang Starr

I'm just going to let you play this song. DJ Premier...producer extraordinaire..

Long live Guru. 1 year gone, yesterday.

Favorite Tracks: Werdz From the Ghetto Child, Rite Where You Stand, Skills, Deadly Habitz, Peace of Mine, Riot Akt

billyjerome · 04-20-2011, 07:58 PM

18. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West

But Billy! How could you place MBDTF on your top 25 hip-hop albums list after being released less than 6 months ago?!? My response...how could I not? Have you listened to this album???!!! My LORD is it phenomenal. EVERY TIME Kanye releases a new LP, I find it so intriguing. Even without the Runaway video, I always imagine a movie being played out in my mind. What pisses me off, though, is the fact that my buddy went to school and grew up with a bunch of people that are famous and are making something of their lives. Here is an example of one of those people:

M$M Speaks on Producing "Lost In The World" with Kanye West on Vimeo

All bitterness aside, I shall leave you with a beautiful summary of the entire album.

Favorite Tracks: Dark Fantasy, Power, Monster, Runaway, Blame Game, Lost in the World / Who Will Survive in America (works best as one)

billyjerome · 04-21-2011, 03:20 AM

Understandable. I found out about Black Star some time ago though, and this list is what I'm feeling at the moment.

billyjerome · 04-21-2011, 02:16 PM

17. Be - Common

It only makes sense to follow a Kanye album with a Kanye-produced album.

After the unsuccessful "Electric Circus", Common must have felt he had to follow-up with a more mainstream effort. He did exactly that by putting Ye on-board. Common has always had sophisticated lyrics but the stand-out feature of "Be" is definitely the production. Every single beat on here shines.

Favorite lyric:

Quote:

'Testify'

He stated, he was guilty on all charges
She's shaking looking like she took it the hardest
A spin artist, she brought her face up laughing
That's when the prosecutor realized what happened
All that speaking her mind testifying and crying
When this bitch did the crime
the queenpin...

Damn...

Favorite Tracks: Be, The Corner, Testify, Love Is..., The Food, Real People, They Say

billyjerome · 04-21-2011, 02:56 PM

16. Operation Doomsday - MF DOOM

MF has always had the most unique flow. That, plus his excellent use of old cartoon samples equates to quite a new experience to the average hip-hop listener. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Good people of earth, I give to you, the greatest supervillain of all time.

MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY LUNCHBOX | Stones Throw Records - How awesome is that!!??!

Favorite Tracks: Doomsday, Rhymes Like Dimes, Tick, Tick, Red & Gold, Who You Think I Am?, Dead Bent

billyjerome · 04-22-2011, 04:26 PM

15. Graduation - Kanye West

Wikipedia is always a good read. Whether or not the information is true, you do (think) you learn something. For instance, Kanye was on tour with U2 the year before this album was released, which inspired him to record anthem/stadium friendly songs. And WOW did he do just that..I don't know officially but it always seemed to me that "Graduation" had the most radio hits on it, of all his albums. Now, I have lost faith in popular radio stations these days, but when you start hearing jams like 'Good Life', 'Flashing Lights', and 'Homecoming' coming over the waves, it definitely warms your heart to know that there is still hope.

Sidebar...I was in New York for a week around the time this album came out. Several of us were at a strip club, and I, being the youngest and newest strip club-goer, was quite wasted. I remember quite vividly sitting next to the DJ booth, having a conversation with said DJ about music, particularly what the performers were dancing to. He agreed with me that even though they were good chunes to dance to, they weren't the best to listen to. He then proceded to play 'Flashing Lights', IN ITS ENTIRETY (rare for a strip club). That was the first time I heard that song and, with the combination of my mental state, was one of the most surreal moments of my life.

Favorite Tracks: Champion, I Wonder, Good Life (DOPE music video), Flashing Lights, Everything I Am, Homecoming

billyjerome · 04-22-2011, 05:21 PM

14. The Black Album - Jay-Z

I've listened to this so many times, I honestly have nothing to say about it. Maybe I should have put "The Blueprint" here instead..

Everytime I think of Jay-Z, this comes to mind...

Favorite Tracks: December 4th, Encore, Change Clothes, Dirt Off Your Shoulder, 99 Problems, Lucifer, My 1st Song

billyjerome · 04-26-2011, 06:54 PM

13. The Chronic - Dr. Dre

Quote:

No matter how controversial, it remains one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time.

-- Steve Huey

Favorite Tracks: Fuck Wit' Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), Let Me Ride, Nuthin' But a "G" Thang (one of my favorite ring tones lol), Deeez Nuuuts, Lyrical Gangbang, Bitches Ain't Shit

Dr_Rez · 04-26-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyjerome

13. The Chronic - Dr. Dre

"No matter how controversial, it remains one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time." -- Steve Huey

Favorite Tracks: Fuck Wit' Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), Let Me Ride, Nuthin' But a "G" Thang (one of my favorite ring tones lol), Deeez Nuuuts, Lyrical Gangbang, Bitches Ain't Shit

I pray 2001 makes it even higher. The way your going though I can see it being in the top 10.

Dr_Rez · 04-26-2011, 07:07 PM

Keep this comnig. I pretty much love every album except one here .

04-20-2011, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	19. The Ownerz - Gang Starr I'm just going to let you play this song. DJ Premier...producer extraordinaire.. Long live Guru. 1 year gone, yesterday. Favorite Tracks: Werdz From the Ghetto Child, Rite Where You Stand, Skills, Deadly Habitz, Peace of Mine, Riot Akt __________________ Last edited by billyjerome; 04-20-2011 at 10:59 PM.

04-20-2011, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	18. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West But Billy! How could you place MBDTF on your top 25 hip-hop albums list after being released less than 6 months ago?!? My response...how could I not? Have you listened to this album???!!! My LORD is it phenomenal. EVERY TIME Kanye releases a new LP, I find it so intriguing. Even without the Runaway video, I always imagine a movie being played out in my mind. What pisses me off, though, is the fact that my buddy went to school and grew up with a bunch of people that are famous and are making something of their lives. Here is an example of one of those people: M$M Speaks on Producing "Lost In The World" with Kanye West on Vimeo All bitterness aside, I shall leave you with a beautiful summary of the entire album. Favorite Tracks: Dark Fantasy, Power, Monster, Runaway, Blame Game, Lost in the World / Who Will Survive in America (works best as one) __________________

04-21-2011, 03:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	Understandable. I found out about Black Star some time ago though, and this list is what I'm feeling at the moment. __________________

04-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	16. Operation Doomsday - MF DOOM MF has always had the most unique flow. That, plus his excellent use of old cartoon samples equates to quite a new experience to the average hip-hop listener. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Good people of earth, I give to you, the greatest supervillain of all time. MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY LUNCHBOX \| Stones Throw Records - How awesome is that!!??! Favorite Tracks: Doomsday, Rhymes Like Dimes, Tick, Tick, Red & Gold, Who You Think I Am?, Dead Bent __________________

04-22-2011, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	15. Graduation - Kanye West Wikipedia is always a good read. Whether or not the information is true, you do (think) you learn something. For instance, Kanye was on tour with U2 the year before this album was released, which inspired him to record anthem/stadium friendly songs. And WOW did he do just that..I don't know officially but it always seemed to me that "Graduation" had the most radio hits on it, of all his albums. Now, I have lost faith in popular radio stations these days, but when you start hearing jams like 'Good Life', 'Flashing Lights', and 'Homecoming' coming over the waves, it definitely warms your heart to know that there is still hope. Sidebar...I was in New York for a week around the time this album came out. Several of us were at a strip club, and I, being the youngest and newest strip club-goer, was quite wasted. I remember quite vividly sitting next to the DJ booth, having a conversation with said DJ about music, particularly what the performers were dancing to. He agreed with me that even though they were good chunes to dance to, they weren't the best to listen to. He then proceded to play 'Flashing Lights', IN ITS ENTIRETY (rare for a strip club). That was the first time I heard that song and, with the combination of my mental state, was one of the most surreal moments of my life. Favorite Tracks: Champion, I Wonder, Good Life (DOPE music video), Flashing Lights, Everything I Am, Homecoming __________________ Last edited by billyjerome; 04-28-2011 at 06:02 PM.

04-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	14. The Black Album - Jay-Z I've listened to this so many times, I honestly have nothing to say about it. Maybe I should have put "The Blueprint" here instead.. Everytime I think of Jay-Z, this comes to mind... Favorite Tracks: December 4th, Encore, Change Clothes, Dirt Off Your Shoulder, 99 Problems, Lucifer, My 1st Song __________________

04-26-2011, 07:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,370	Keep this comnig. I pretty much love every album except one here . __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew Last edited by Dr_Rez; 04-26-2011 at 08:56 PM.