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Is it? Discuss.

I cannot stop listening to it. I love EVERY track.

Absolutely awesome.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

No. Not even close.

UGK's Underground Kingz FTW.

 

[Foob]

That award belongs to the upcoming Ghostface album.

 

[Nabs]

that album is pretty bleh to me.

UGK - Underground Kingz is my pick.

 

[Powerslave]

Jesus christ another one of these threads?...

 

[methodman]

Jay-Z - American Gangster



...


Not really; I actually think Jay-Z is jealous that Kanye dropped another great album in 3 years. Jay is a hater.

 

[Timedog]

What album is this?

 

[JGBtypeR]

I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

Wait for Nas and Jay-Z's new albums.

 

[Pokeylongo]

I really like some of the tracks on it (Ultimate Vacation, Pimp Mode), but there's a lot I don't like. I liked almost every song on The Sound of Revenge. Maybe I need to listen to it some more.

 

[ant1532]

Wu-Tang's isn't out till November so... And then Jay Z... And then then Lupe... So there still is a lot more heavy hitters comin to decide but for now... the best.... hmmm.. I would say

Common, Finding Forever

 

[sprsk]

Wu-Tang's isn't out till November so... And then Jay Z... And then then Lupe... So there still is a lot more heavy hitters comin to decide but for now... the best.... hmmm.. I would say

Common, Finding Forever

You are absolutely insane. Finding forever isn't even a good album.

 

[dankir]

You are absolutely insane. Finding forever isn't even a good album.

Finding forever is a fantastic album, don't know what you heard. Talib Kwelis Eardrum is pure dopeness, every track is perfection. Dunno what I would pick for my album of the year. UGKs LP was pretty hot as well.

 

[ant1532]

You are absolutely insane. Finding forever isn't even a good album.

Ah hell naw!

You really don't like Common do you? I don't understand. Have you liked any of his albums or is it just Finding Forever?

 

[Core407]

Ah hell naw!

You really don't like Common do you? I don't understand. Have you liked any of his albums or is it just Finding Forever?

Common blows (except for his first two albums)

 

[cashman]

Lupe fiasco's the cool is already the winner.

 

[Foob]

You are absolutely insane. Finding forever isn't even a good album.

That, and Wu-Tang isn't until December.

If I had to pick the best Rap album that's already out this year, I'd have to go with:

 

[ant1532]

Common blows (except for his first two albums)

If you don't like BE something is dead wrong with you.

Lupe fiasco's the cool is already the winner.

If you are what you say you are!!!!!!

Can You Let Me Know is sooooooo damn good.

 

[Rur0ni]

I'm with the OP. I can listen to every track. Best Rap album I've heard in a while. Not a fan of the UGK album, though Chamillionaire mentions them in his album.

 

[ep85]

finding forever is by far not good. Be was amazing, and finding forever is a huge downgrade from Be. Sure there is some good songs, but there are some terrible ones too. ("I Want You"). Whereas Be was thrilling from beginning to end, finding foerever falls short.

chamillionaire, rap album of the year? no thanks. UGK wins so far, but there is too many high profile releases to end the year out to say anything now.

 

[ant1532]

My favorite albums this year for me so far

1. Finding Forever (Common)
2. Graduation (Kanye)
3. Mystery Repeats (Pete Philly and Perquisite)
4. Underground Kingz (UGK)
5. Getback (Little Brother)
6. None Shall Pass (Aesop Rock)
7. Ultimate Victory (Chamillionaire)

Really though, there are damn good albums. If 11th Hour hit this year (Del's first new album in 7 years!!.. well now it's gunna be 8..) I'm sure that would be my favorite. But yeah,, now it's scheduled for early spring 08.

Also, I've been listening to a lot of Nelly - Suit again, I know it's old, but dam, is this a good album.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Wu-Tang's isn't out till November so... And then Jay Z... And then then Lupe... So there still is a lot more heavy hitters comin to decide but for now... the best.... hmmm.. I would say

Common, Finding Forever

Pharaoh Monch's album shits all over FF

Jay-Z's album is going to suck, don't believe the hype. Lupe might do something interesting, but the tracks I've heard have been lackluster.

 

[ant1532]

Common is performing on BET Hip Hop Awards right now!!!!!

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'm with the OP. I can listen to every track. Best Rap album I've heard in a while. Not a fan of the UGK album, though Chamillionaire mentions them in his album.

Pimp C and Bun B both make appearances on Ultimate Victory as well.

 

[HolyStar]

Wu-Tang's isn't out till November so... And then Jay Z... And then then Lupe... So there still is a lot more heavy hitters comin to decide but for now... the best.... hmmm.. I would say

Common, Finding Forever

God, every time something talks about HipHop, someone has to bring up that sup-par rapper (who had like 2 good songs on his last album). I would say Graduation is the best album, but now that the hype has cooled down, I think it is just above average.

 

[ant1532]

God, every time something talks about HipHop, someone has to bring up that sup-par rapper (who had like 2 good songs on his last album). I would say Graduation is the best album, but now that the hype has cooled down, I think it is just above average.

You say Common is a sub par rapper than follow that up with saying Kany had your favorite album of the year???

:lol

ok, now I know ya'll are crazy.

 

[Brofist]

Wow people are listing Graduation as the top one or two Rap Albums of 2007 so far. Has it been that shitty of a year for rap?

 

[CB3]

Common blows (except for his first two albums)

You Blow.

What song is he doing on the awards?

 

[HolyStar]

You say Common is a sub par rapper than follow that up with saying Kany had your favorite album of the year???

:lol

ok, now I know ya'll are crazy.

I said that I would, but now I see it as above average. Get your facts straight. I can't really say who my favorite is right now, have to wait until the end of the year first.

 

[DonasaurusRex]

Jay-Z - American Gangster



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Not really; I actually think Jay-Z is jealous that Kanye dropped another great album in 3 years. Jay is a hater.

that may be true but you know jay is getting in on that remix anyway :lol

 

[Ravenn17]

 

[ant1532]

You Blow.

What song is he doing on the awards?

Drivin me Wild (piano version, heres a video if you haven't heard the way it sounds with piano)

 

[LiquidSwords]

UGK's was indeed great, but didn't need to be 29 tracks long.

For me it's

no, wait

lots of good hip hop this year, really...plus, Lupe, Saigon, David Banner, Jay-Z, Nas, Ghostface, and 8 Diagrams in the next 2 months!

Oh, and maybe uh, what's Cam callin it now? "Public Enemy Nr. 1"?

 

[cryptic]

 

[perfectchaos007]

I bought Ultimate Victory the day it came out. Same with Twistas album Adrenaline Rush 2007. I've listened to Twistas CD maybe for 4 hours, and Chamillionaires for about 40. I can't stop listening to it. Pimp Mode, Industry Groupie, Ultimate Victory, I love all the tracks except for Rock Star

 

[Bowser]

Yeah, I'd say Ultimate Victory so far, with UGK coming in second.

 

[Nabs]

my favorite albums:

1. UGK - Underground Kingz
2. Brother Ali - Undisputed Truth
3. Black Milk - Popular Demand

The Cham album sounded way too similar all throughout. His singing got on my nerves, and the beats weren't hittin to me. Just my opinion

 

[esbern]

Is it? Discuss.

I cannot stop listening to it. I love EVERY track.

Absolutely awesome.

either blue scholars or pharoahe monch

 

[Core407]

My favorite albums this year for me so far

1. Finding Forever (Common)
2. Graduation (Kanye)
3. Mystery Repeats (Pete Philly and Perquisite)
4. Underground Kingz (UGK)
5. Getback (Little Brother)
6. None Shall Pass (Aesop Rock)
7. Ultimate Victory (Chamillionaire)

Really though, there are damn good albums. If 11th Hour hit
this year (Del's first new album in 7 years!!.. well now it's gunna be 8..) I'm sure that would be my favorite. But yeah,, now it's scheduled for early spring 08.

Also, I've been listening to a lot of Nelly - Suit again, I know it's old, but dam, is this a good album.

Dude, you like Aesop Rock. Obviously you're going to love all the Common shit.

 

[Andy787]

Graduation.

 

[zon]

Hip Hop Lives

or

Jazzmatazz Vol. 4

Ear drum and Finding Forever had a few good tracks, Desire was real good overall but I prefer the first two albums I mentioned.

 

[sprsk]

Ah hell naw!

You really don't like Common do you? I don't understand. Have you liked any of his albums or is it just Finding Forever?

Just Finding Forever, he just comes off like an igorant hypocrite. Not even good beats could save rhymes like "You look gay, no thats the guy from N'synkay"

 

[PhoenixDark]

Just Finding Forever, he just comes off like an igorant hypocrite. Not even good beats could save rhymes like "You look gay, no thats the guy from N'synkay"

It was a joke dude. Everyone knows who he was referring to; Common has uttered lyrics far worse than that, in terms of being homophobic (brokeback ain't the way of the game). I still hate that song tho

1. Pharaoh Monch - Desire
2. Talib Kweli - Eardrum
3. Kanye West - Graduation
4. Common - Finding Forever
5. Brother Ali - The Undisputed Truth

You guys are sleepin on Eardrum

 

[LiquidSwords]

You guys are sleepin on Eardrum

Yeah, I need to give that some more love...that song w/ Jean Grae is hot

Oh, and the race for the crown doesn't end until Weezy drops

even if his verse on barry bonds was retarded awful

 

[Jake.]

:lol:lol:lol

its sean price - jesus price superstar unless mood muzik 3 or only built for cuban linx 2 drops before the end of the year (unlikely).