Feb 9, 2016 Illmatic is the only great Nas album. The rest of his stuff is just 'good'. Kanye has two (or more) great albums. Jay is monotone.
Feb 9, 2016 idk i listened to most of his albums and i couldn't get into his music didn't see what's special in em what should i (re)listen to
Feb 9, 2016 really depends on your personal taste. his style switches up every album If you like old school sampled / soul / "lyrical" hip hop, College Dropout. You'll really get where he comes from / him as a person when you listen to this If you like more orchestra / live sounding music, Late Registration Graduation is probably the most forgettable IMO but still is a great album and still has its gems. Really big, upbeat stadium music. Said he was inspired by U2. "Can't Tell Me Nothing" really influenced rap/trap at the time and you'll notice how when you relisten to it 808s is classic, and it is said that it opened the door for artists like drake, future, etc. It was created out of the death of his mother, and his long time gf/fiancé leaving him. IN THE SAME YEAR. Heavily autotuned / singy with a lot of pain MBDTF is known as his greatest album (so far) so that's a good starting point of you want to see what he's capable of. Very maximal, a lot of features, and such a great album. Yeezus is hard to digest and is his most polarizing album, but it's my personal favorite. Might want to hold off on that though if you're not too into Kanye yet. Really synthy and minimal, almost an "over-the-top" version of what many trap artists are doing today (nowhere near the same level though) TLDR: Try MBDTF first, then from there go with your personal taste. I tried describing the sounds of each album so you'll have an easier time choosing
Feb 9, 2016 wait i actually liked most of 808s and i think yeezus is overhated it has dope songs and its creative thanx btw
Feb 9, 2016 Jay Z - Solid albums - Reasonable Doubt Above average albums - The Blueprint Average albums - The Black album Below average albums - Volume 1, American Gangster Terrible albums - Volume 2, Volume 3, The Dynasty, The Blueprint 2, Kindom Come, The Blueprint 3, Magna Carter Holy Grail Nas - Classic albums - Illmatic Good albums - It Was Written Solid albums - Stillmatic, The Lost Tapes Above average albums - Life Is Good Terrible albums - I Am, Nastradamus, Streets Disciple, Hip Hop Is Dead, Untitled Kanye West - Classic albums - The College Dropout Good albums - Late Registration, Graduation Average albums - MBDTF Terrible albums - 808s, Yeezus
Feb 10, 2016 no problem! always love to spread some good info about ye when there is so much bad lmaoo
