This album is the definitive Ghost album, and considering the albums he has released since, that’s saying something.ġ. Each cut is distinct and carried a Wu signature with it, but even we weren’t prepared for the most bizarre yet brilliant use of a scratched record ever done, as evidenced on “Strokes Of Death”.
Just as much, the story is also about the impeccable production. Ghost found his lyrical niche, as he was at his lyrically dexterous best. Hands down, this and Rae’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… are the best Wu albums of all-time. After delivering a hot debut in ’96 with Ironman, we had no idea just how much of a punch his sophomore album would be. None, however, would reach the pinnacle of acclaim Ghost‘s sophomore album, Supreme Clientele, would reach. The Wu was in their peak season, having dropped Wu-Tang Forever in ’97 and releases during that time from Method Man, Raekwon, and Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Let’s face it, three crews ran the entire nineties: Deathrow, Bad Boy, and the Wu. Ghostface Killah - Supreme Clientele (2000) While we don’t want him to retire like boldly proclaims that he will after he releases his final three albums this year, he can leave with no regrets and legacy as one of the game’s most unique, yet respected emcees of our generation.ġ9. Cuts like “Madonna” and “Adoration of the Magi” are among the best songs within his entire discography. Fiasco delivered perhaps the most overall lyrical exercise of 2015 with the eight minute, no hooks just lyrics, prize “Mural”, but this wasn’t it. This album was a refreshing reminder of how incredible of a cat he can be when he doesn’t adhere to what the label wants and goes for what’s in his heart and mind. He decided to go back to was brought him his acclaim as one of the game’s premier lyricists and most intelligent emcees, as he showed on his phenomenal debut, Food & Liquor and his equally exceptional follow-up, The Cool. With that being said, let’s begin.Īfter struggling with sub-par albums for a couple years, Lupe Fiasco decided that his last major label album needed to be a big one. Chances are, they’re on it somewhere, but even if not, this is MY list. Please, don’t b**** me out for not including your favorite album (s) on this list. Keep in mind, this was HARD, I mean headache-inducing to see what would make the top one hundred and even the honorable mentions. To make it a point to highlight the quality music that has been released, this list was made. The thousands’ decade had many outstanding albums, as did the teens. Likewise, in the nineties with defining albums such as Illmatic, The Chronic, The Low End Theory, The Diary, and Ready To Die. We’ve had landmark, historic albums, as well as breakout albums and iconic releases that have merit and worth similar to eighties masterpieces like It Takes A Nation Of Millions…, Paid In Full, Strictly Business, and Run-DMC’s Raising Hell. While many criticize this era in music for its wretchedness and at times wack-a** artists and albums, there are many, many albums that serve as reminders that there are far more quality acts and music than we realize or that we care to acknowledge. This one will be consisting of the best albums to emerge since the start of the new millennium.
What’s the haps my good people?! You’ve seen my lists of best southern albums, west coast albums, mid-west albums, disappointing albums, and even greatest of all-time lists.
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