This album changed the game forever. Who can deny that Jay didn't shift the game on this one. Flawless production, brilliant lyrics, and crazy flow. Most artists never get lucky enough to have unanimous classics.Hov stamped the blueprint for the game

This is album smashed the industry. Nobody can deny how hot this album was. 50 cent was hungry and it showed. With Dr.Dre and Eminem behind him, 50 cent definitely left his mark with this classic...selling 11 million worldwide. Yes. Huge sales, 4 singles, and critical raves? Sounds like a classic.

This album is probably one of the most creative an unique Hip hop albums I've ever heard. Seminal group's excellent fifth album with more sonic changes than almost any other hip-hop album ever.Andre 3000 was so outside the box, I couldn't help but to like it. Truly a classic, and if your open-minded you'll like it.

This is Scarface at his best. The man who would almost definitely be the best Southern artist in hip-hop history had Andre Benjamin and Antwan Patton never met is the same man who can make a gorgeous hip-hop gospel like this almost 15 years after he came onto the scene. In an overall sense, Southern hip-hop hasn't been better in these 5 years.There is no doubt that this album is a classic.

This was a soulful debut from insanely popular producer.The College Dropout proved that rappers could do much more than rap about be money, drugs and hoes.Full of some of the best songs of this new millenium, including "Jesus Walks" and the beautifully desperate "Spaceship".The album was great and highly favored by the mainstream.

This album is the realest Eminem album top date. I felt really touched on some heavy topics on this one. And out of all his albums, I listen to this one the most.He proved he was one of the greatest on this one.

Jada is one of the illest lyricist out of New York. In my opinion he was next in line for the King of New York Title. However, this was a great release and another album that I feel hasn't gotten enough credible respect in the game.

Kanye West did his thing on this one. His swagga was crazy and he lyrically stepped up. I think he definitely be one of the hottest rappers in coming years.

This is good album for one New York's overlooked lyricist. Talib style is quite different, but only a select few can listen. But if you can feel him, it's a really good album.

If you don't know about Outkast, then listen to this album. You will surely be impressed!

The single greatest hip-pop album ever. Dr. Dre's production is as deranged and disgusting as Eminem's twisted rhymes.This album got eminem the attention he deserved. He was lyrically insane on this one!!!!

Greatest Pac Album since his death. It felt like he was alive!

Possibly the best thing Timbaland has put to record, this is the most fun anyone could have with a CD in these 5 years. Besides the countless A-list guest appearances (Luda, Jay-Z, Beyonce, & TLC on the same album?), this is where Missy finally aught up to Timbo and made us all feel delightfully old-school.As the best work in her illutrious catalouge, it better be a classic.

I love the concious rap, the nature of it is so real. I can go by these tracks because of what they represent; the essence.