2011 was an amazing year in hip-hop. Many phenomenal events occurred, and several classic albums were released. Relevant Mindset will go through what we feel are the top 5 albums of this last year. Some may agree, and many will argue our list, but we feel we got it right, and the right artists who delivered pure hip-hop were chosen for their incredible LP's.
In late 2011, The Roots announced that they will release their first ever concept album. undun, spelled with all lowercase letters, was truly a remarkable piece of pure music. The Philadelphia band truly took their time in releasing yet another amazing album. It was more than just hip-hop, and anyone who gives it a listen all the way through will agree that undun deserves a spot on this list. Though many artists could have this spot, The Roots clearly deserve it. Black Thought, ?uestlove and co. did a magnificent job, and undun can be considered classic for the rest of eternity.
4. J. Cole - Cole World:The Sideline Story
J. Cole's long awaited first ever studio album was incredible. He had just enough music for the radio, and the rest of the album was gold. The production, nearly all composed by Cole, is enough in itself to make this list. He painted vivid images, told some great stories, and even had some material for the females. All around excellent LP from the young North Carolina MC. That is why we list J. Cole at number four.
J. Cole's long awaited first ever studio album was incredible. He had just enough music for the radio, and the rest of the album was gold. The production, nearly all composed by Cole, is enough in itself to make this list. He painted vivid images, told some great stories, and even had some material for the females. All around excellent LP from the young North Carolina MC. That is why we list J. Cole at number four.
3. Common - The Dreamer/ The Believer
Though Common's first album in three years wasn't released until very late, actually December 20th, we can not and will not sleep on putting The Dreamer/The Believer on our list. Common had only features from Nas, John Legend, and' Maya Angelou, that alone should be enough. The album's production was done by No I.D. who absolutely did a fantastic job composing. Common's hip-hop feel is remarkable, and his LP is great. Many may not agree with RM placing. Common at number three with such a late release, but those obviously did not listen to the LP all the way through.
Though Common's first album in three years wasn't released until very late, actually December 20th, we can not and will not sleep on putting The Dreamer/The Believer on our list. Common had only features from Nas, John Legend, and' Maya Angelou, that alone should be enough. The album's production was done by No I.D. who absolutely did a fantastic job composing. Common's hip-hop feel is remarkable, and his LP is great. Many may not agree with RM placing. Common at number three with such a late release, but those obviously did not listen to the LP all the way through.
2. Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch The Throne
Jay-Z and Kanye West both never did an LP with anyone except themselves. When the two finally released their long awaited duo album, Watch The Throne, the response couldn't have been any greater. The people got what they wanted, and Kanye and Jay-Z's album was a success as far as records sold, the post release tour, and of course quality of music. With only features from only Frank Ocean, and Hov's wife Beyonce, the album delivered real hip-hop, and definitely delivered hip-hop. I don't think there is not one artist that didn't freestyle to one of the Throne beats, and there is not one person in the world that could look Jay or Ye in the eye and tell em' that this album wasn't a classic, and will be remembered for years to come.
Jay-Z and Kanye West both never did an LP with anyone except themselves. When the two finally released their long awaited duo album, Watch The Throne, the response couldn't have been any greater. The people got what they wanted, and Kanye and Jay-Z's album was a success as far as records sold, the post release tour, and of course quality of music. With only features from only Frank Ocean, and Hov's wife Beyonce, the album delivered real hip-hop, and definitely delivered hip-hop. I don't think there is not one artist that didn't freestyle to one of the Throne beats, and there is not one person in the world that could look Jay or Ye in the eye and tell em' that this album wasn't a classic, and will be remembered for years to come.
1. Kendrick Lamar - Section.80
Not many people will agree with us, but Kendrick Lamar gave us one of the best ever first albums in the history of hip-hop. Section.80 can be compared to albums such ass Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt, and Food & Liquor. As we originally said this summer in our biggest review ever, Kendrick's first ever LP is a classic, and will be considered a classic for years to come. A listen all the way through could be a part of any hip-hop fan's daily regimental, and he did it without any major features. Section.80 was a magnificent work of hip-hop art, and the under appreciated ALBUM is a classic for the rest of time. Why people refer to it as a mixtape still is beyond me.
Not many people will agree with us, but Kendrick Lamar gave us one of the best ever first albums in the history of hip-hop. Section.80 can be compared to albums such ass Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt, and Food & Liquor. As we originally said this summer in our biggest review ever, Kendrick's first ever LP is a classic, and will be considered a classic for years to come. A listen all the way through could be a part of any hip-hop fan's daily regimental, and he did it without any major features. Section.80 was a magnificent work of hip-hop art, and the under appreciated ALBUM is a classic for the rest of time. Why people refer to it as a mixtape still is beyond me.
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