Some of my favorite artists/groups are from the mid 2000 era. Shit it's what I grew up with. There have been many artists that have left the scene, split up with groups, or simply haven't dropped because.... Who knows?
Well starting at #10 the list begins
#10. Mystikal
I know due to all the scandals and jail time the man has gone through, it has been hard to drop an album. But shit, he made "Tarantula," which is one of my favorite albums growing up. I think we can all agree that Bouncin Back was a hit. I loved the energy Mystikal brought with every track.
#9. Jurassic 5
One of my all time favorite groups. The album "Power in Numbers" ranks in the top 25 of my favorite albums of all time. The group works so well together and creates a sound that hip-hop is not accustomed to. The opening to "Remember His Name" is probably my favorite introduction to a song. Hello, Who is this? Its me Dakhir. Not to mention the track "End Up Like This" which is one of the realest songs ever made. It describes my generation perfectly.
#8 Korn
I'm not all Hip-Hop people. Korn along with my #2 are my favorite bands. I can remember the first time i heard Korn. One friday morning before elementary school i woke up to MTV (when the played videos) and immediately fell in love with "Somebody, Someone." To this day that is still one of my favorite songs by them. "Untouchables" will forever be one of my favorite rock albums of all time. Korn's music and Johnathan Davis's voice go hand in hand with each other. Let myself, Tony Menzo and MARK D'NUNZ not forget the Korn session we had back in the summer.
#7. Method Man
It has been a long long time since Meth-I-Cal has dropped an album, ("4:21...The Day After") which was a great release by him. The reason Meth needs to drop is that wikipedia has lied way too many times about "Crystal Meth" being released. I would just like to hear a single to hold me over. The guest features just do not cut it for me, and the "Wu-Massacre" had to be one of the shittiest compilation albums i've ever listened to. All that hype from 3 Wu heavyweights for nothing.
#6. Wu-Tang Clan
As much as I would like to hear a solo Meth project, I would much rather hear the old Shaolin sounds from the Wu-Tang. Rza has been on his production grind lately with 2 of the best produced tracks i've ever heard from him. (Dark Fantasy, So Appalled). But this group just works so well together. I don't know if there is tension between the group or not, but they need to drop an album ASAP. That Wu logo tatted on my back is beginning to wear off.
#5. Jedi Mind Tricks
Mine and Michael Scott's favorite group. My senior year of high school they dropped "A History Of Violence" which took up all hour and a half of my pre calculus class. I could not stop listening to this album. Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind ranks right behind The Rza in my top 5 producers. If anyone has ever heard a JMT project, they will agree he has the best beats in town. I would also love JMT to drop a new album so I can finally see them in concert and mosh around with the diverse crowd that comes to there shows. Last year the JMT frontman, Vinnie Paz, dropped his solo album "Season Of The Assassin" which was an incredible album, but just didn't give me the full JMT experience.
#4. The Game
All I have to say about Game is... Where in the fuck is "The RED Album" at?
#3. DMX
One of the hardest MC's to ever do it. The Dog, X man. I understand X has been in and out of jail for several years now, recently his wife divorced him, but this is an MC that hip-hop needs right about now. For my taste I am starting to see the ever growing trend of hipster/back pack rappers. There are a select few that are talented. But this is starting to be the future of hip-hop. X needs to come back with another classic Swizz Beatz single and show the game where hip-hop is at. Regardless if you like X or not you have to admit the fact he did his thing, and a few problems are bringing down a very talented MC.
#2. System Of A Down
I love having conversations with my cousin Josh about S.O.A.D. and have recently found out a friend of mine is really into the group. I don't care what type of music you like. S.O.A.D. is a great band. Many people cannot take the screaming that Serj is famous for, but most people also haven't sat through an entire song. The lyrics are phenomenal, the music is incredible and looses you at some points. I would love to see them come out with a new album just to hear quality music again. It has been a while since i made a countdown for an album. Before "Recovery" this was the last time i made one, with their album "Hypnotize."
#1.OUTKAST
Big Boi oh boy where have these gentlemen been. Last year Big Boi released "Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son Of Chico Dusty" which was easily a candidate for album of the year. There was also a nice bullshit verse from the so called G.O.A.T. Andre 3000 On the "Deuces Remix." I guarantee if they were to drop an album at this second they would sell millions. I want to hear that old Southernplaya muzik. I want to feel like an Atlien and adventure into the world of Stankonia. This is one of the greatest duo's of all time. People also put the G.O.A.T. tag on Andre when a solo album hasen't been released. This group needs to come back into everyones lives. Although they have made countless classics. People would like to hear them in this day and age. With new artists out and producers there is no telling what an Outkast album could sound like.
great great great countdown!!! i especially like how you threw in that car ride when we blasted korn and system. anddd im glad you mentioned Remember His Name, best intro! and im real glad you put outkast at number one, cuz obviously they need to come out with something reaallll soon
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