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"20 Best Hip Hop Albums of 2007," "Indie & Mainstream"
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The CoolThe Cool by Lupe Fiasco
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $3.96
Lupe puts out an excellent sophomore effort and proves who is the best in the Chi! Favorite Track: “Hip Hop Saved My Life”
Human the Death DanceHuman the Death Dance by Sage Francis
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $6.12
What can I say…… it made me a Sage fan! Favorite Track: “Got Up This Morning”
Sad Clown Bad Summer Number 9Sad Clown Bad Summer Number 9 by Atmosphere
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Ok! I know they are not full albums, but U put the three of them together and U have one of the best albums of the year. Favorite Track: “Sunshine”
Finding ForeverFinding Forever by Common
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $0.50
I love Commons wordplay and mellow flow, always have, and I love this album! Favorite Track: “Drivin’ Me Wild”
The Undisputed TruthThe Undisputed Truth by Brother Ali
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Like Lupe, Ali drops a great sophomore album. Great production from Ant & the Brotha is always tight with the rhymes. Favorite Track: “Letter From The Government”
Most Likely to SucceedMost Likely to Succeed by Luckyiam PSC
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Lucky is dope! I love all the Legends! If U like Common, give this dude a try because he has a nice flow over some classy joints, so check him out! Favorite Track: “Tear Him Down”
Atlantis: Hymns for DiscoAtlantis: Hymns for Disco by K Os
Buy new: $9.93 / Used from: $2.10
Even though Kos sings a lot on this one, I still think it is one of the best hip hop albums of the year! Plus, it just makes you fell good! : ) Favorite Track: “Funky Country”
Maths + EnglishMaths + English
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Third album! It’s great, even though it didn’t come to the States this time. Favorite Track: “Where’s Da G’s
Dressed for the OccasionDressed for the Occasion by The Mitchell Brothers
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $34.34
Another import…. Hey guess what!??? This one is good too, even though Mike Skinner is not all over it. I love The Streets & the Bros… Can’t wait for their next! Favorite Track: “Slap My Face”
London TownLondon Town by Kano
Buy new: $61.49 / Used from: $17.19
Straight from the U. K., with his second release, Kano! Favorite Track: “Feel Free”
8 Diagrams8 Diagrams by Wu-Tang Clan
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $2.64
What was Raekwon smoking???? This album is excellent. Great dark production by the RZA & everyone shines on different tracks. Favorite Track: “Gun Will Go”
Red Gone Wild: Thee AlbumRed Gone Wild: Thee Album by Redman
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $1.39
Red! Where’s the album? Hey Doc the album, where’s it at!? Well it’s here and it’s refreshing. Favorite Track: “Rite Now”
GutterflyGutterfly by Lifesavas
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $0.95
Anything that comes off of Quannum is gold. I want to be in the funk era after this one…. Favorite Track: “Take Me Away”
BayaniBayani by Blue Scholars
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This marks the first time I bought one of their albums and I’m not gonna stop. Favorite Track: “Loyalty”
11:1111:11 by Mac Lethal
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $4.11
His first Rhymesayers release and it holds the par with the rest of the camp. Love all of the Potion collection and Mac! Favorite Track: “Lithium Lips”
Hawthorne's Most WantedHawthorne's Most Wanted
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $2.97
I picked it off of the rack at Best Buy because I had money to burn + Pigeon John was on it. I don’t regret the decision at all because it’s good clean fun! Favorite Track: “The Boombox Saints”
The Scenic RouteThe Scenic Route by Panacea
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I love Raws flow & K-Murdocks production. Favorite Track: “Walk in the Park”
I'll Sleep When You're DeadI'll Sleep When You're Dead by El-P
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A great Def Jux release at the beginning of the year. Favorite Track: “The Overly Dramatic Truth”
Buck The WorldBuck The World by Young Buck
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.40
What, G-unit has a pulse??? Favorite Track: 4 Kings
CurtisCurtis by 50 Cent
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $0.88
I don’t care what people think! I know it’s not “Get Rich or Die Trying,” but I can listen to it without skipping a track. Favorite Track: “Fully Loaded Clip”