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The Liner Notes was created for one mission: to define the true hip-hop classics of all time. What albums and artists rise above the others to withstand the test of time? We’re here to shed light on the albums that still feel fresh and will continue to dazzle listeners for years to come—a sign of intensely high quality.
Ever wondered what makes a classic album? Stay locked in for The Liner Notes—a podcast dedicated to defining what hip-hop albums rise above the rest.
Ever wondered what makes a classic album? Stay locked in for The Liner Notes—a podcast dedicated to defining what hip-hop albums rise above the rest.
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Time to say goodbye to season 2! We're going to remember the highs, the lows, and most importantly...the classics. Enjoy and we'll see you soon! - The Liner Notes Crew
"Straight outta Compton, crazy motherfucker named Ice Cube From the gang called Niggaz With Attitudes When I'm called off, I got a sawed off Squeeze the trigger, and bodies are hauled off" - Straight Outta Compton Final album review of season 2. NWA changed the game with Straight Outta Compton. This put the west coast on the map and the rest of Hip-Hop on notice. Is it a Classic?
"I know you want lots a jewels and stuff Backyards with swimming pools, bars with stools and stuff Fancy foods - Lobster, Sushi Gear - Versace, Gucci, crazy Lucci" - Nuttin' But Love Next album up: Nuttin' But Love by Heavy D. Dropped in 1994, this album contained some of Hev's biggest hits. Is it a classic?
I got bass, tone, I use cologne And then I rock the funky rhyme on the microphone - Perfection Next album up: Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C. This was the first platinum Hip-Hop record and sent the group to super stardom. Is it a classic?
"Real ass bitch, give a fuck 'bout a nigga Big Birkin bag, hold five, six figures" - Act Up Next album up: Girl Code by the City Girls. The City Girls dropped their debut album in 2018 and it put the girls on a national stage. Is it a classic?
"Need to know, I'm a product of a dead poet rhyming at his low Equals Maya Angelou, my emphatic flow can rise the status quo" - Outside Next album up: Book of Ryan by Royce Da 5'9. Dropped in 2018, This is seen as Royce's most introspective album. Is it a classic?
"Yeah, this shit way too formal, y'all know I don't follow suit Stacey Dash, most of these girls ain't got a clue" - Sicko Mode Next album up: Astroworld by Travis Scott. Travis dropped this in 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Is it a classic?
"Y'all can have the bars, nigga, I spit hard metal gates Henry Louis Gates when I cop me some new estate" - Nina Next album up: Eve by Rapsody. Rapsody dropped her 3rd album in 2019 and it received widespread critical acclaim. Is it a classic?
"Virginia's for lovers, but trust there's hate here For out-of-towners, who think that they gon' move weight here Ironic, the same place I'm makin' figures at That there's the same land they used to hang niggas at" - Virginia Next album up: Lord Willin' by the Clipse. Their major label debut dropped in 2002 and was entirely produced by the Neptunes. Is it a classic?
"Said lil' bitch, you can't fuck with me if you wanted to These expensive, these is red bottoms, these is bloody shoes" - Bodak Yellow Next album up: Invasion of Privacy by Cardi B. Cardi's debut took the music game by storm and was a massive commercial success. Is it a classic?
"We could trade places, get lifted in the staircases Word up, peace, incarcerated scarfaces" - Incarcerated Scarfaces Next album up: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Raekwon. Raekwon's debut was loved by critics and peers alike. Is it a classic?
"Can't Touch This" - Can't Touch This Next album up: Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em by MC Hammer. The first Hip-Hop album to go Diamond. Is it a classic?
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh You decide if you're ever gonna let me know (Yeah) Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh I'm sad, I know, yeah, I'm sad, I know, yeah - Sad Next album up: ? by XXXtentaction. This album has over a billion streams on Spotify and created a strong cult following. Is it a classic?
Drop your glasses, shake your asses Face screwed up like you having hot flashes Which one? Pick one, this one, classic Red from blonde, yeah, bitch, I'm drastic - Blow Ya Mind Next album up: Scorpion by Eve. Eve's second album was nominated for a Grammy and helped certify her standing as a star. Is it a classic?
Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years I'm rocking my peers, putting suckas in fear - Mama Said Knock You Out Next album up: Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J. People thought LL went soft after Walking with a Panther dropped. His grandmother told him to knock the critics out on the next one. Is it a classic?
My voice physically fit, tracks I'm bench-pressin' The mic chord is an extension of my intestine Delicate MC's sliced in my delicatessen My mind state is that of the S-P connection - Table of Contents Next album up: Things Fall Apart by the Roots. This album gave the Philly legends critical acclaim and mainstream exposure. Is it a classic?
Spoke some things into the universe and they appeared I say it's worth it, I won't say it's fair Find your purpose or you wastin' air Fuck it, though, y'all niggas scared - Victory Lap Next album up: Victory Lap by Nipsey Hussle. Nipsey Hussle dropped his debut album in 2018 which helped cement his status as one of Hip-Hop's icons. Is it a classic?
Who me I'm cooling in New York I'm chilling in New York The hoods is on my block and the brother's at the court -Pacifics Next album up: Reachin' (A new Refutation of Time and Space) by Digable Planets. This debut album put Digable on the map, gave them a name and critical acclaim. Is it a classic?
Last time I checked I was the man on these streets They call me residue, I leave blow on these beats -Trap or Die Next album up: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 by Young Jeezy. This album helped kick in the door for Atlanta and the Trap Music sound. Is it a classic?
On a rainy die day early morn', my lethal legacy was born Ask any rapper around, 'bout the fuckin mics I left torn - Get Me We're on album debate #50. Today we're discussing Kamikaze by Twista. Twista dropped this after a 7 year break and this album eventually went platinum. Is it a classic?
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