I hate to admit it but
Yeah. These albums have, in my opinion, my top 2 greatest hip hop songs C.R.E.A.M and Triumph.
Hip-Hop's Two Album Wonders
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Yeah. These albums have, in my opinion, my top 2 greatest hip hop songs C.R.E.A.M and Triumph.
Terminator X & The Valley of the Jeep Beets is the debut album by DJ, Terminator X. The album was released on May 7, 1991, on RAL Records and was produced by Terminator X and the Bomb Squad. The album was moderately successful, making it to #97 on the Billboard 200 and #19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Two successful singles were released, "Homey Don't Play Dat," which made it to #1 on the Hot Rap Singles, and "Buck Whylin'," which made it to #7 on the Hot Rap Singles and featured Chuck D and Sister Souljah.
Super Bad is the second and final solo album by DJ, Terminator X. The album was released on June 21, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings sub-label RAL and was produced by Terminator X, Kool DJ Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Russell Simmons. The album was only a minor success, making it to #189 on the Billboard 200 and #38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Two singles were released, "Under the Sun" and "It All Comes Down to the Money", the latter of which made it to #26 on the Hot Rap Singles. Super Bad featured guest appearances from many hip hop legends, including Ice Cube, Chuck D, Ice-T, MC Lyte, Whodini, Grandmaster Flash, Kool DJ Herc, Cold Crush Brothers, The Fantastic Five, Flatlinerz and Jam Master Jay.
Devil's Night is the debut album by Detroit hip hop group D12, released on June 19, 2001. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 372,000 copies sold on the week of release.
D12 World is the second studio album by Detroit hip hop group D12, released on April 27, 2004. The album sold 544,000 copies in its first week on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album is the last D12 album to feature Proof before his death in 2006, and the second D12 album to feature "Bugz" on a track.
Just a Poet With Soul is the debut alternative hip hop album by Def Jef, released on November 14, 1989 (see 1989 in music), released on Delicious Vinyl. The album was highly praised upon its first release, with critics enjoying the sociopolitical lyrics that have led some to Def Jef along with De La Soul and other members of the Native Tongues Posse, though he was never a part of the crew. Many have called the album a lost classic of hip hop.
Soul Food is the second and final album by Def Jef. It was released on September 3, 1991, on Delicious Vinyl and featured production from the group, DJ Mark the 45 King, the Brand New Heavies, and Devastatin' of Funkytown Pros. Two singles were released, "Here We Go Again" and "Cali's All That," but neither made it to the Billboard charts.
Tha Eastsidaz is the debut album by American rap group Tha Eastsidaz. It was released February 1, 2000 on Dogghouse Records and TVT Records. The album was recorded at Dogghouse Studio, Music Grinder & Skip Saylor Recording, Hollywood, California.
Duces 'n Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way is the second and final studio album by American rap group Tha Eastsidaz, released on July 30, 2001. The album had peaked the Billboard 200 at 4th place after a solid sales of 116,000 CDs delivered and stayed on the chart for nine consecutive weeks.[6] It peaked at number 15 the previous week on the Canada Top 50 Albums chart for four weeks in a row. It was certificated gold on March 11, 2002.
Ha, yeah, as a solo rapper, that's true.Dr Dre?
Of course, he's best known as a producer and crushes everyone else in this thread.
It would be interesting to see some top five lists...
AttenCHUN! is the debut album by rapper Bone Crusher, which was released on April 29, 2003. The album's lead single "Never Scared", which featured fellow rappers Killer Mike and T.I., was featured on BET and Madden NFL 2004. The Album was Certified Gold By The RIAA for Sales of over 500,000 Copies.
Release the Beast is the second studio album by rapper Bone Crusher. The album was released on July 18, 2006. The first single from the album was "Southern Gorillas".
Boyz n da Hood is the debut album by hip hop group Boyz n da Hood released on June 21, 2005. The first single from the album was "Dem Boyz", featuring solo verses from Young Jeezy, Jody Breeze and Duke. It is also the most popular; peaking at #13 on the US Rap charts, the group's only single to chart on any Billboard chart. The album has sold about 400,000 copies.
Back Up n da Chevy is the second album from rap group Boyz n da Hood, released on October 2, 2007. The album's first single is "Everybody Know Me", which was released on iTunes on April 10, 2007. The album debuted at #51 on the Billboard 200 selling 15,700 units. The album fell to #100 on its second week, selling 8,300 copies, with a total sale of 24,000 copies.
Big L was a prolific lyricist fuck what the haters say. Some hate because he was the quintessential NY emcee.
Pete Rock and CL actually had 3 good ones.
Young Black Teenagers is the self titled debut album by rap group, Young Black Teenagers. The album was released in 1991 for Hank Shocklee's Sound of Urban Listeners, or Soul Records. Although the album did not do as well as the group's follow-up album, the album featured one hit single, "Loud & Hard To Hit", which made it to #25 on the Hot Rap Singles. The album cover was a parody of The Beatles' With The Beatles.
Dead Enz Kidz Doin' Lifetime Bidz is the second and final album by rap group, Young Black Teenagers. The album was released in 1993 for MCA Records and featured production by legendary producers, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee, Grandmaster Flash and Terminator X. The album also featured the group's hit single, "Tap the Bottle", which made it to #6 on the Hot Rap Singles and "Roll With the Flavor", which made it to #22 on the Hot Rap Singles. The group went on to produce a third album that was never released due to a conflict of interest with Hank Shocklee and their management. They would disband two years later.
Fruits of Nature is the debut album by the American rap group The U.M.C.'s.
Unleashed is the second album by the American rap group The U.M.C.'s.
The Big Payback is the debut album by rapper Choice. It was released on July 11, 1990 through Rap-a-Lot Records. The album is best known for the first track "Payback" in which she attacks Too Short, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Geto Boys, Willie D and N.W.A. The album managed to peak at #46 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Stick-N-Moove is the second and final album released by rapper, Choice. It was released on March 2, 1992 through Rap-a-Lot Records and was produced by James Smith, Big Mello, Choice, DJ Ready C and former Geto Boys member, Prince Johnny C. The album managed to make it to #83 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Livin' in a Hoe House is the debut album by female rap group H.W.A.. The album was released in 1990 for Drive-By Records and was produced by Dangerous D and Ronnie Vann. The album was mildly successful, making it to #38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. No singles made it to the billboard charts.
Az Much Ass Azz U Want is the second album overall by female rap group, H.W.A. The album was released in 1994 for Ruthless Records and was produced by DJ Yella, Rhythum D, Cold 187um and Eazy-E. It was both a critical and commercial failure, only making it to #71 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #33 on the Top Heatseekers album charts. One single was released, "All That (Juzt a Little Action)", but it did not make it on any album charts.
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Da Bush Babees?
Whoomp! (There It Is) is the debut album by the rap duo Tag Team. The album was released on July 20, 1993 for Bellmark Records and Life Records and was produced by Steve Roll'n and DC the Brain Supreme. The album made it to No. 39 on the Billboard 200 and No. 28 on the R&B albums chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The single, "Whoomp! (There It Is)", reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. Another single, "U Go Girl", also charted.
Audio Entertainment is the second and final studio album by rap duo, Tag Team. The album was released on August 4, 1995 on Bellmark Records and Life Records and was produced by Steve Roll'n and DC the Brain Supreme. After the huge success of the duo's previous album, Audio Entertainment was a critical and commercial failure not making it to any album charts.
Wild & Loose is the debut album from American hip hop group Oaktown's 357, released in 1989 via Bust It Records and Capitol Records. The album was produced by MC Hammer and James Earley, and it peaked at #126 on the Billboard 200.
Fully Loaded the follow-up to their debut was predominantly innuendo-laden pop fodder, with no compelling, catchy or even interesting single to give the album a base or momentum. Release Date July 29, 1991.
Realms 'n Reality is the debut album by rap group, Cella Dwellas. It was released on March 26, 1996 through Loud Records and was mostly produced by Nick Wiz. While it was a critical success, Realms 'n Reality was not much of a commercial success, only making it to 160 on the Billboard 200 and 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
The Last Shall Be First is the second and final album released by rap group, The Dwellas (Formally Cella Dwellas). It was released on September 26, 2000, and like the group's previous album was released through Loud Records and mostly produced by Nick Wiz, with additional production by Rockwilder, Large Professor and Ayatollah. The album was met with positive reviews, but it was not a commercial success, not making it to any Billboard charts.
Ambushed, is the first album from hip hop group Da Bush Babees, with members Mr. Man, Babe-B-Face Kaos and Y-Tee. The group is famous for its affiliation with the Native Tongues. it was released on June 7, 1994 by Reprise. The album featured guest production from A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Salaam Remi, and a young Jermaine Dupri. The album's singles, "We Run Things (It's Like Dat)" and "Remember We," received moderate airplay.
Gravity is the acclaimed second album from Hip Hop group Da Bush Babees. The crew got help from a number of fellow Native Tongues members, including The Ummah, Mos Def and De La Soul's Posdnous. The lead single "The Love Song" received strong airplay prior to the album's release. Along with De La Soul's Stakes Is High, Gravity is notable for jump-starting the hip-hop career of Mos Def, who is featured on three tracks on the album ("Intro," "The Love Song," and "S.O.S."). However Warner Bros. released this group from its contract after the album ran its course.
That TERMINATOR X ALBUM THO....
"As I walk through the valley of the Jeep Beats I shall fear no evil..."
"As I walk through the valley of the Jeep Beats I shall fear no evil..."
Terminator X & The Valley of the Jeep Beets is the debut album by DJ, Terminator X. The album was released on May 7, 1991, on RAL Records and was produced by Terminator X and the Bomb Squad. The album was moderately successful, making it to #97 on the Billboard 200 and #19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Two successful singles were released, "Homey Don't Play Dat," which made it to #1 on the Hot Rap Singles, and "Buck Whylin'," which made it to #7 on the Hot Rap Singles and featured Chuck D and Sister Souljah.
Super Bad is the second and final solo album by DJ, Terminator X. The album was released on June 21, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings sub-label RAL and was produced by Terminator X, Kool DJ Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Russell Simmons. The album was only a minor success, making it to #189 on the Billboard 200 and #38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Two singles were released, "Under the Sun" and "It All Comes Down to the Money", the latter of which made it to #26 on the Hot Rap Singles. Super Bad featured guest appearances from many hip hop legends, including Ice Cube, Chuck D, Ice-T, MC Lyte, Whodini, Grandmaster Flash, Kool DJ Herc, Cold Crush Brothers, The Fantastic Five, Flatlinerz and Jam Master Jay.
Devil's Night is the debut album by Detroit hip hop group D12, released on June 19, 2001. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 372,000 copies sold on the week of release.
D12 World is the second studio album by Detroit hip hop group D12, released on April 27, 2004. The album sold 544,000 copies in its first week on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album is the last D12 album to feature Proof before his death in 2006, and the second D12 album to feature "Bugz" on a track.
What More Can I Say? is the debut album by rap duo, Audio Two. It was released in 1988 for First Priority Records, distributed by Atlantic Records and was produced by members, Milk D and DJ Gizmo. The album found only mild success, only making it to #45 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. What More Can I Say? is best known for its single, "Top Billin'", which is considered to be one of the greatest hip hop songs ever recorded.
I Don't Care: The Album is the second and final album by rap duo, Audio Two. It was released on April 18, 1990 for First Priority Records, distributed by Atlantic Records and was produced by members, Milk D, DJ Gizmo, along with The King of Chill. I Don't Care: The Album was not a success, only peaking at #74 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and producing no charting singles.
Who's the Boss? is the first album by the rapper, Antoinette, released in 1989 through Next Plateau Entertainment. Production was by I.G. Off, Jay Ellis and the Ultramagnetic MCs. The album peaked at #47 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Several singles, "Shake Rattle & Roll", "Baby Make It Boom" and "Who's the Boss", were released from the album, but none made it to the charts.
Burnin' at 20 Below is the second and final album released by the rapper Antoinette, which released on May 30, 1990, on Next Plateau Entertainment. Production was by DJ Doc, Kurtis Mantronik, Ellis Jay, and Kenni Hairston. The album peaked at #66 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Singles from the album were "Never Get Enough" and "She Operates Around the Clock"; both failed to chart.
Dirty Harriet is the debut album by Rah Digga released in 1999. The album went on to sell over 396,000 units in the United States and another 321,000 copies sold worldwide. The album reached #18 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and #3 on the R&B albums.
Classic is the second album by American hip hop recording artist Rah Digga. It is her first released since her 1999 debut album Dirty Harriet. A buzz single entitled "Warning Shots" was released for promotion while "This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap" was released as the sole single. The album was released through Raw Koncept on September 14, 2010.
My Melody is the debut album by female rapper, Queen Pen. The album was released on December 16, 1997 by Lil' Man Records (distributed by Interscope Records) and was produced by Teddy Riley. The album went to #78 on the Billboard 200, #13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #1 on the Top Heatseekers, and had three charting singles "Man Behind the Music", "All My Love" and "Party Ain't a Party".
Conversations With Queen is the second album by female rapper, Queen Pen. The album was released on May 22, 2001 on Motown Records and was executive produced by Kedar Massenburg and Queen Pen. Conversations With Queen was less successful than her previous album, My Melody, only making it to #134 on the Billboard 200 and #31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. One single was released, "Ghetto Divorce", but it did not make it to the charts.
Artifacts
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Between A Rock and a Hard Place (1994)
That's Them (1997)
KMD
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Mr. Hood
Bl_ck B_st_rds
Jeru the Damaja
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The Sun Rises In The East
Wrath of The Math
Organized Konfusion
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S/T
Stress:The Extinction Agenda
The Pharcyde
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Bizzare Ride 2 The Pharcyde
Labcabincalifornia
Quasimoto
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The Unseen
The Further Adventures of Lord Quas
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Between A Rock and a Hard Place (1994)
That's Them (1997)
KMD
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Mr. Hood
Bl_ck B_st_rds
Jeru the Damaja
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The Sun Rises In The East
Wrath of The Math
Organized Konfusion
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S/T
Stress:The Extinction Agenda
The Pharcyde
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Bizzare Ride 2 The Pharcyde
Labcabincalifornia
Quasimoto
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The Unseen
The Further Adventures of Lord Quas
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Call Me D-Nice is the debut album by rapper, D-Nice. The album was released in 1990 for Jive Records and was produced entirely by D-Nice. Call Me D-Nice was a success, making it to #75 on the Billboard 200 and #12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Three singles were released, two of which made it to the billboard charts, "Call Me D-Nice, "Crumbs on the Table" and "Glory".
To tha Rescue is the second and final album by rapper, D-Nice. The album was released on November 26, 1991 for Jive Records and was produced by D-Nice and Naughty By Nature. Though not as successful as his previous album, To tha Rescue managed to find some success, making it to #137 on the Billboard 200 and #27 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Three singles were released "To tha Rescue", "25 Ta Life" and "Time to Flow", with the latter two making it to the billboard charts.
Up Close And Personal is the debut studio album by American rapper Angie Martinez. It includes the singles "Dem Thangz" and "Coast 2 Coast (Suavemente)", and was released by Warner Music Group's Elektra Records.
Animal House is the second and last studio album by rapper Angie Martinez. The album was written by Sacario.[3] It debuted at #6 on Billboard R&B Hip Hop Albums chart and #11 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.[4] Animal House lead single If I Could Go featuring Sacario and Lil Mo is Angie's biggest single to date.
Fruits of Nature is the debut album by the American rap group The U.M.C.'s.
Unleashed is the second album by the American rap group The U.M.C.'s.[/QUOTE]
I was about to post these. Unleashed was when supposedly when they tried to spit harder lyrics.
Indeed.
Jeru put out more music as did black sheep. lords of the underground and k9 posee wasnt mentioned. i think jaz o should have been mentioned.
Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry, released in 2001, is the debut album by rapper Petey Pablo.[9] The album debuted at #13 on the Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 103,000 copies in the US and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry, released in 2004, is the second studio album by rapper Petey Pablo.[9] The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 117,000 copies in the US and is certified Gold by the RIAA.
Put Ya Boots On, is the debut album by Double X Posse. it was released on August 11, 1992 under Big Beat Records.
Ruff, Rugged & Raw, is the second studio album by Double X Posse, it was released on May 30, 1995 by Atlantic Records.
Chill, u know these guys just parrot what they heard.
I thought this thread was about artists/groups with two *great* albums and that's it (or weak albums later)??!? 
Hurts to say, but this dude definitely qualifies:
Hurts to say, but this dude definitely qualifies:
I'll throw in Young Dro
I thought he was never going to get a 2nd album
I thought he was never going to get a 2nd album
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