Album Releases by Genre
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Raw Footage
by Ice Cube
August 19, 2008
The latest album for the rapper/actor/director/producer features guests such as Musiq Soulchild, Nas, Scarface, The Game, and Young Jeezy.
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Tape Two
by Young Fathers
June 11, 2013
Rap, soul, pop, and R&B are some of the genres seen on the second release from the Scottish trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and G. Hastings.
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203.
This Right Here Is Buck 65
by Buck 65
January 25, 2005
This right here is the American debut for the Canadian country-rapper (born Richard Terfry), who has actually been recording north of the border since the mid-1990s. Apparently he's worth $1.15 more than 50 Cent, although we're not sure if that's in Canadian dollars or not.
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204.
P.T.S.D.: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
by Pharoahe Monch
April 15, 2014
The fourth solo release for the New York rapper is a concept album influenced by his own experience with depression and features guest appearances from Black Thought, dEnAuN, Talib Kweli, and The Stepkids.
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205.
Awfully Deep
by Roots Manuva
April 19, 2005
This is the third album for London-based rapper Rodney Smith.
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206.
Hokey Fright
by The Uncluded
May 7, 2013
Kimya Dawson teams up with Aesop Rock to combine their music styles on their debut music project together as The Uncluded.
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207.
A Long Hot Summer
by Masta Ace
August 3, 2004
9th Wonder is among the producers on the veteran Brooklyn MC's fifth full-length (rumored to be his last), a prequel to previous disc ?Disposable Arts.' Guests include Rahzel, Jean Grae and The Beatnuts.
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208.
Eve-Olution
by Eve
August 27, 2002
Eve's third album finds the popular Philly rapper working with producers Dr. Dre, Irv Gotti and Swizz Beatz. Alicia Keys guests on one track.
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209.
JP3
by JunglePussy
May 11, 2018
The third release (and second studio album) for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Gangsta Boo, QUIÑ, Rico Love, and Wiki.
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210.
Philadelphia Freeway
by Freeway
February 25, 2003
First appearing on Jay-Z?s The Dynasty, rapper Freeway finally arrives with his full-length debut, which features appearances by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Faith Evans, Nelly, and Mariah Carey.
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211.
Godfather Buried Alive
by Shyne
August 10, 2004
The B.I.G. soundalike has managed to generate a great deal of buzz for his second solo disc, chiefly by being behind bars, where he's serving out a ten-year prison term resulting from a bad night on the town with P Diddy. The vocals on one track were literally phoned in from prison, while production is handled by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze and more.
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212.
You Can't Kill Me
by 070 Shake
June 3, 2022
The second full-length studio release for rapper 070 Shake features a guest appearance from Christine And The Queens.
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213.
Tronic
by Black Milk
October 28, 2008
The latest release for the Detroit rapper/producer features guest appearances by Dwele, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, and DJ Premier.
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214.
Home Sweet Home
by Kano
June 27, 2005
The 19-year-old East London "grime" MC makes his debut with this LP which features contributions from Mike Skinner (The Streets), Diplo and Paul Epworth.
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215.
Venomous Villain [VV:2]
by Viktor Vaughn
August 3, 2004
On of the many aliases of rapper Daniel Dumile (who is best known these days as the masked MF Doom), Viktor Vaughn is joined by a guests such as DJ Sure Shot and Kool Keith on this second release.
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216.
Emeritus
by Scarface
December 2, 2008
The ninth album for the Texas-born rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Bun B, Lil Wayne, J. Prince, Papa Rue, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro.
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217.
Stereo Typical
by Rizzle Kicks
November 1, 2011
This is the debut album for the British rap duo of Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule that grew up together and met again in college.
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218.
Pilot Talk II
by Curren$y
November 22, 2010
The New Orleans rapper returns with his second album in 2010 which features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Devin the Dude, Jay Electronica, Mikey Rocks, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Trademark Da Skydiver, and Young Roddy.
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219.
Deliverance
by Bubba Sparxxx
September 16, 2003
Linebacker large, white, and very country, Bubba Sparxxx nevertheless became an overnight success with his 2001 hip-hop debut 'Dark Days, Bright Nights,' which was co-produced by Timbaland. This follow-up LP was also helmed by Timbaland and Organized Noize.
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220.
Diaspora
by GoldLink
June 12, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Washington, D.C. rapper features guest appearances from Maleek Berry, Bibi Bourelly, Haile of WSTRN Khalid, Lil Nei, Ari PenSmith, Jay Prince, Pusha T, Lola Rae, Tyler, The Creator, Jackson Wang, and WizKid.
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221.
Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3
by El-P
August 3, 2010
With a follow-up to his 2007 I'll Sleep When You're Dead still in the works, El-P releases an album of instrumental tracks.
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222.
AOI: Bionix
by De La Soul
December 4, 2001
The second installment in the "Art Official Intelligence" series (following 2000's 'Mosaic Thump') features the hit single "Baby Phat" and guest appearances from Slick Rick and Cypress Hill's B Real.
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223.
Ghetto Postage
by Master P
November 28, 2000
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224.
The Stimulus Package
by Freeway & Jake One
February 16, 2010
On his first album with the Rhymesayers label, rapper Freeway teams up with producer Jake One.
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225.
Guns
by Quelle Chris
March 29, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the Detroit rapper features contributions from James Acaster, Dane, Daoud, Eldar Djangirov, Chris Keys, Shaka King, Bilal Salaam, and Paul "Bae Bro" Wilson.
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226.
Pick A Bigger Weapon
by The Coup
April 25, 2006
Audioslave's Tom Morello is among the musicians providing the framework for the politically-charged rap duo's first release in five years.
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227.
Tana Talk 4
by Benny the Butcher
March 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Buffalo rapper Benny The Butcher features guest appearances from 38 Spesh, Boldy James, J. Cole, Conway The Machine, DiDDy, Stove God Cooks, and Westside Gunn.
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228.
No Said Date
by Masta Killa
June 1, 2004
Finally making his solo debut, Masta Killa is the last member of the Wu-Tang Clan to issue a CD on his own. Of course, he's not totally by himself here; Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface and the RZA all guest.
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229.
Everybody Down
by Kate Tempest
May 20, 2014
The British poet's debut solo rap release was produced by Dan Carey.
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230.
Ruff Draft [Reissue]
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
March 20, 2007
The second posthumous release from the acclaimed hip-hop producer, this double-disc set is actually a greatly-expanded resissue of his hard-to-find 2003 EP of the same name.
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231.
Radio Silence
by Talib Kweli
November 17, 2017
The eighth solo full-length release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Bilal, Yummy Bingham, BJ The Chicago Kid, Amber Coffman, Datcha, Robert Glasper, Jay Electronica, Myka 9, Rick Ross, and Waka Flocka Flame.
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232.
The Book of David
by DJ Quik
April 19, 2011
The eighth studio album for the rapper/producer from Compton features guest appearances by Bizzy Bone, BlakKazz K.K., Bun B, Dwele, Ice Cube, Kurupt, Jon B., Gift Reynolds, Gary Shider, and Suga Free.
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233.
August Greene
by August Greene
March 9, 2018
The debut full-length release for Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins features guest appearances from Bilal, Brandy, Estelle, and Samora Pinderhughes.
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234.
Revolverlution
by Public Enemy
July 23, 2002
This 15th anniversary release for the rap veterans includes nine new tracks, supplemented by live recordings, remixes, and skits.
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235.
Are You Gonna Eat That?
by Hail Mary Mallon
June 7, 2011
Mary Mallon, aka Typhoid Mary, is the subject of this concept album for Aesop Rock's side project with Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz.
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236.
And I Love H.E.R.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Danny
June 24, 2008
The latest album for the hip-hop artist/producer is actually not a soundtrack, but songs about his relationship with hip-hop.
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237.
4everevolution
by Roots Manuva
October 25, 2011
British rapper Rodney Smith's latest studio album features guest appearances by Toddla T, DJ MK, Daddy Kope, Ricky Ranking, and Rokhsan.
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238.
Nobody's Home
by Bakar
February 25, 2022
The debut full-length studio release for London-based indie rock artist Bakar features contributions from SebastiAn and Matthew Tavares with production from Zach Nahome.
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239.
Haram
by Armand Hammer
March 26, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Armand Hammer and The Alchemist features guest appearances from Amani, Curly Castro, Quelle Chris, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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240.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
by Kanye West
November 22, 2010
Breaking traditional mainstream hip-hop guidelines, Kanye West's latest release features epic raps and long instrumental variations for his most innovative album to date.
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241.
DAMN.
by Kendrick Lamar
April 14, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Rihanna, U2, and Zacari.
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242.
College Dropout
by Kanye West
February 10, 2004
The in-demand Chicago-based producer makes his debut with the help of guests Ludacris, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Dirt McGirt, and more.
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243.
Late Registration
by Kanye West
August 30, 2005
The Grammy-winner returns with a highly-anticpated follow-up to 'The College Dropout,' marking the second installment in a planned four-part series of albums. Jon Brion co-produced, and Brandy, Common, Nas, The Game, Jamie Foxx and Maroon 5's Adam Levine guest.
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244.
Blurryface
by Twenty One Pilots
May 19, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Ohio duo features production from Tim Anderson, Mike Crossey, Mike Elizondo, and Ricky Reed.
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245.
Broke With Expensive Taste
by Azealia Banks
November 6, 2014
Originally set to be released in 2012, the debut full-length studio album from the New York rapper surfaces as a digital release.
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246.
Some Rap Songs
by Earl Sweatshirt
November 30, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances by Navy Blue and Standing On The Corner as well as vocal samples of his parents: Cheryl Harris and (the late) Keorapetse Kgositsile.
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247.
Under Pressure
by Logic
October 21, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the Maryland rapper was produced largely by 6ix.
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248.
Arular
by M.I.A.
March 22, 2005
This short but wildly eclectic debut album from Maya Arulpragasam, a Sri Lankan-born, London-based artist and daughter of a Tamil Tiger revolutionary, is preceded by enormous buzz in both the U.K. and the U.S.
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249.
Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen
by Kid Cudi
December 11, 2020
The third and final installment of the rapper's Main On The Moon trilogy features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Pop Smoke, Skepta, and Trippie Redd.
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250.
Room 25
by Noname
September 14, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Chicago rapper was self-released.
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251.
Blank Face LP
by ScHoolboy Q
July 8, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, E-40, Jadakiss, Miguel, Candice Pillay, Lance Skiiiwalker, Vince Staples, SZA, Tha Dogg Pound, TF and Kanye West.
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252.
Grey Area
by Little Simz
March 1, 2019
The third full-length release for the British rapper Simbi Ajikawo features a guest appearances from Cleo Sol.
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253.
Hell Hath No Fury
by Clipse
November 28, 2006
This long-delayed second album for Virginia brothers Malice and Pusha T was produced in full by The Neptunes.
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254.
Life is Good
by Nas
July 17, 2012
Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, and the late Amy Winehouse are guests on the tenth release for the rapper.
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255.
Hip Hop Is Dead
by Nas
December 19, 2006
Dr. Dre, Kanye West and will.i.am are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 'Street's Disciple,' which marks his first release for Def Jam.
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256.
Live Love A$AP
by A$AP Rocky
October 31, 2011
The New York rapper who signed a $3 million deal with Polo Grounds/RCA releases his debut mixtape.
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257.
King's Disease III
by Nas
November 11, 2022
The third King's Disease album from rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy.
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258.
Wildflower
by The Avalanches
July 8, 2016
The second full-length release for the Australian electronic band comes 16 years after its debut album Since I Left You with features guest appearances from Ariel Pink, David Berman, Jean-Michel Bernard, Biz Markie, Danny Brown, Camp Lo, Jonathan Donahue, Warren Ellis, Jennifer Herrema, Father John Misty, MF Doom, Paris Pershun and Toro y Moi.
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259.
The Sun's Tirade
by Isaiah Rashad
September 2, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the Tennessee rap artist features guest appearances from Deacon Blues, Kari Faux, Hugh Augustine, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, SiR, Syd the Kid, SZA, and Zacari.
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260.
St. Elsewhere
by Gnarls Barkley
May 9, 2006
This is the highly-anticipated debut release for the pairing of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.
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261.
Elephunk
by The Black Eyed Peas
June 24, 2003
The alternative L.A.-based hip-hop outfit, known for its positive message and break-dancing prowess, returns with a third LP. Guests Justin Timberlake and Papa Roach join new BEP backing vocalist Fergie (who replaces Kim Hill).
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262.
Painted Ruins
by Grizzly Bear
August 18, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock quartet was produced by the band member, Chris Taylor.
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263.
Drogas Wave
by Lupe Fiasco
September 21, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Bishop Edgar Jackson, Nikki Jean, Elena Pinderhughes, Simon Sayz, and Crystal Torres.
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264.
Finding Forever
by Common
July 31, 2007
The seventh album produced by Kanye West (who also guests on one track), features appearances from Lily Allen, DJ Premier, D'Angelo, and Bilal.
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265.
CLPPNG
by clipping.
June 10, 2014
The second release for the Los Angeles avant-garde hip-hop trio was produced by William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes.
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266.
King
by T.I.
March 28, 2006
Atlanta rapper Tip Harris (who also stars in the current theatrical release "ATL") returns with a fourth album, which finds him joined by Young Jeezy, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell, and Common.
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267.
The Lost Boy
by YBN Cordae
July 26, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Chance the Rapper, Meek Mill, Arin Ray, Pusha T, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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268.
La Bella Mafia
by Lil' Kim
March 4, 2003
The third solo album from the former Junior M.A.F.I.A. member utilizes production and vocal contributions from Swizz Beatz, Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Method Man.
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269.
Everything's For Sale
by Boogie
January 25, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from 6LACK, Snoh Aalegra, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Eminem, and JID.
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270.
Cheat Codes
by Danger Mouse
August 12, 2022
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between The Roots' Black Thought and Danger Mouse features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Dylan Cartlidge, Conway the Machine, Joey Bada$$, Kid Sister, Michael Kiwanuka, MF DOOM, Raekwon, Run The Jewels, and Russ.
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271.
Book of Ryan
by Royce da 5'9"
May 4, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Agent Sasco, Marsha Ambrosius, Boogie, Chavis Chandler, J. Cole, Eminem, Fabolous, Robert Glasper, Jadakiss, King Green, Pusha T, Melanie Rutherford, Ashley Sorrell, and T-Pain.
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272.
Eat at Whitey's
by Everlast
October 17, 2000
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273.
Ill Manors
by Plan B
August 21, 2012
The third release for the British musician is a companion piece to the film he wrote and directed, also named Ill Manors.
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274.
Visions of Bodies Being Burned
by clipping.
October 23, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles experimental rap trio features guest appearances from Ted Byrnes, Cam, China, Michael Esposito, Ho99o9, Jeff Parker, SICKNESS, and Greg Stuart.
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275.
Word Of Mouf
by Ludacris
November 27, 2001
The second full-length from the Atlanta rapper features contributions from Timbaland, Swizz Beats, Nate Dogg, Mystikal, Jagged Edge and Twista.
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276.
Few Good Things
by Saba
February 4, 2022
The third full-length release for Chicago rapper Saba features guest appearances from 6LACK, Black Thought, Cheflee, Daoud, Fousheé, G Herbo, Eryn Allen Kane, Krayzie Bone, Mereba, Pivot Gang, Smino, and Benjamin Earl Turner.
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277.
Street Dreams
by Fabolous
March 4, 2003
The sophomore release for the Brooklyn rapper features appearances by the ubiquitous Missy Elliott, Ashanti, M.O.P., Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg.
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278.
Cheers
by Obie Trice
September 23, 2003
This debut disc for Shady Records signee and Detroit native Obie Trice was produced by pals Dr. Dre and Eminem (along with the ubiquitous Timbaland) and features appearances from Em as well as 50 Cent, Nate Dogg and Busta Rhymes.
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279.
Yesterday's Gone
by Loyle Carner
January 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Kwes, Tom Misch, Mum and Rebel Kleff.
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280.
Scorpion
by Eve
March 6, 2001
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281.
Joyful Rebellion
by k-os
September 21, 2004
This is the second full-length for the adventurous Canadian rapper, who mixes jazz, reggae and rock with hip-hop. He produced the album himself, and even plays guitar and piano on several tracks.
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282.
Iron Flag
by Wu-Tang Clan
December 18, 2001
RZA and company return to their hardcore roots for this, Wu-Tang's fourth album together.
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283.
Not Waving, But Drowning
by Loyle Carner
April 19, 2019
The English hip-hop artist follows his Mercury Prize-nominated 2017 debut with his second LP. And it's perhaps the first rap album in history to feature a song about celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Collaborators include Sampha, Jorja Smith, Jordan Rakei, and Tom Misch.
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284.
Buck The World
by Young Buck
March 27, 2007
Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Hi-Tek are among the producers on the rapper's second LP. Young Jeezy, T.I. and Snoop Dogg also guest.
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285.
The Big Doe Rehab
by Ghostface Killah
December 4, 2007
The seventh album for the member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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286.
Fetti [EP]
by Curren$y
October 31, 2018
The nine-track EP from Freddie Gibbs and Curren$y was produced by The Alchemist.
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287.
Purple Haze
by Cam'ron
December 7, 2004
Kanye West and Twista guest on the rapper's fourth disc.
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288.
I Am the West
by Ice Cube
September 28, 2010
As one of the most well-known West Coast MCs, Ice Cube's ninth studio album heralds his love of California and his hometown of Compton.
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289.
The Shining
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
August 22, 2006
This posthumous release--the late James Yancey's third solo album--was near completion at the time of his February 2006 death. Unlike 'Donuts,' this disc (featuring appearances by Madlib, Busta Rhymes and Common) is largely based on live instrumentation rather than samples.
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290.
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond
by Original Soundtrack
March 20, 2012
The Hunger Games soundtrack produced by T-Bone Burnett includes songs by Arcade Fire, Birdy, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Neko Case, The Civil Wars, The Decemberists, Jayme Dee, Glen Hansard, Kid Cudi, Miranda Lambert, The Low Anthem, Maroon 5, Punch Brothers, The Secret Sisters, and Taylor Swift.
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291.
Curtain Call 2
by Eminem
August 5, 2022
The second greatest hits compilation of Eminem's songs starting from 2009's Relapse features 3 new songs: a track from the Elvis soundtrack featuring CeeLo Green, a featuring with Snoop Dogg and another featuring 50 Cent.
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292.
Red Gone Wild: Thee Album
by Redman
March 27, 2007
The rapper's delayed follow-up to 2001's 'Malpractice' was produced by Timbaland, Eminem, Erick Sermon, Scott Storch, and Rockwilder. Method Man and Nate Dogg also guest.
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293.
African Giant
by Burna Boy
July 26, 2019
The fourt full-length studio release for the Nigerian artist features guest appearances from Jeremih, Angelique Kidjo, M.anifest, Damian Marley, Serani, Jorja Smith, and Zlatan.
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294.
Bad Neighbor
by MED
October 30, 2015
The full-length collaboration between rappers MED, Blu, and producer Madlib features guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Anderson .Paak, Black Spade, Phonte Coleman, Dâm-Funk, DJ Rome, Mayer Hawthorne, Hodgy Beats, Likewise, MC AMG, MF Doom, Frank Nitty, Oh No, and Jimetta Rose.
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295.
Bleeds
by Roots Manuva
October 30, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British rapper features production from Four Tet and Adrian Sherwood.
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296.
M.A.D.E.
by Scarface
December 4, 2007
The rapper from Houston releases his latest album, which features artists such as Lil Wayne, T.I., and Wacko.
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297.
Fever
by Black Milk
February 23, 2018
The seventh full-length solo release for the Detroit rapper/producer features guest appearances from Ab, Dwele, and Sudie.
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298.
Grime MC
by JME
December 27, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from Big Zuu, Giggs, Merky Ace, P Money, President T, Shakka, Skepta, and Wiley.
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299.
Who Told You To Think?
by Milo
August 11, 2017
The third full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from Busdriver, Lorde Fredd33, Self Jupiter, Signor Benedick the Moor, Ycp Beno, and Youngman.
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300.
Timez Are Weird These Days
by Theophilus London
July 19, 2011
The Brooklyn-based rapper makes his major-label debut, with producers Dave Sitek and John Hill.
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