3 No-Skip Rap Albums Turning 25 This Year
In 2001, rap artists were attempting to define the direction of rap music in the new millennium. At the turn of the century, some big artists of the 90s sought to continue their dominance in the decade ahead. Others sought to release their breakout albums to establish their place in the new millennium. These three no-skip rap albums are turning 25 this year, though that may be hard to believe. ‘the blueprint’ by jay-z Coincidentally released on September 11, 2001, Jay-Z ‘s sixth studio album is often referred to as his masterpiece. At the time, Jay-Z was in the middle of two highly publicized criminal court trials. While being the butt of multiple diss tracks, Jay-Z redeemed his status with The Blueprint . The album debuted at No. 1, stayed there for three weeks, and sold 427,000 copies in its first week. Eminem was the only guest featured on the album, appearing on the track “Renegade”. ‘stillmatic’ by Nas For his f...