Best hip-hop albums of the 1990s
According to Riffiter listeners, the best hip-hop album of the 1990s is Illmatic by Nas, rated 4.5/5 by 33 listeners.
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Beats, Rhymes & LifeA Tribe Called Quest · 19964.4 score · 4.7 avg · 7 ratings4.44.7 avg · 7 ratings
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Lifestylez ov da Poor & DangerousBig L · 19954.4 score · 4.8 avg · 6 ratings4.44.8 avg · 6 ratings
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Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 ChambersWu-Tang Clan · 19934.4 score · 4.4 avg · 37 ratings4.44.4 avg · 37 ratings
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AqueminiOutKast · 19984.3 score · 4.4 avg · 21 ratings4.34.4 avg · 21 ratings
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The Miseducation of Lauryn HillLauryn Hill · 19984.3 score · 4.3 avg · 159 ratings4.34.3 avg · 159 ratings
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The ChronicDr. Dre · 19924.3 score · 4.4 avg · 21 ratings4.34.4 avg · 21 ratings
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2001Dr. Dre · 19994.3 score · 4.3 avg · 137 ratings4.34.3 avg · 137 ratings
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The InfamousMobb Deep · 19954.3 score · 4.3 avg · 171 ratings4.34.3 avg · 171 ratings
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It Was WrittenNas · 19964.2 score · 4.3 avg · 100 ratings4.24.3 avg · 100 ratings
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De La Soul Is DeadDe La Soul · 19914.2 score · 4.4 avg · 10 ratings4.24.4 avg · 10 ratings
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Capital PunishmentBig Punisher · 19984.2 score · 4.5 avg · 5 ratings4.24.5 avg · 5 ratings
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SouthernplayalisticadillacmuzikOutKast · 19944.2 score · 4.5 avg · 5 ratings4.24.5 avg · 5 ratings
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Come Find YourselfFun Lovin' Criminals · 19964.2 score · 4.5 avg · 5 ratings4.24.5 avg · 5 ratings
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CrazySexyCoolTLC · 19944.2 score · 4.3 avg · 12 ratings4.24.3 avg · 12 ratings
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Significant OtherLimp Bizkit · 19994.2 score · 4.3 avg · 22 ratings4.24.3 avg · 22 ratings
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Greatest HitsN.W.A · 19964.2 score · 4.4 avg · 8 ratings4.24.4 avg · 8 ratings
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Brand NewSalt-N-Pepa · 19974.2 score · 4.4 avg · 8 ratings4.24.4 avg · 8 ratings
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Endtroducing.....DJ Shadow · 19964.2 score · 4.4 avg · 6 ratings4.24.4 avg · 6 ratings
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Reasonable DoubtJay-Z · 19964.2 score · 4.4 avg · 6 ratings4.24.4 avg · 6 ratings
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Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...2Pac · 19934.2 score · 4.3 avg · 15 ratings4.24.3 avg · 15 ratings
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Murda MuzikMobb Deep · 19994.2 score · 4.4 avg · 7 ratings4.24.4 avg · 7 ratings
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Black on Both SidesMos Def · 19994.2 score · 4.2 avg · 24 ratings4.24.2 avg · 24 ratings
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Operation: DoomsdayMF DOOM · 19994.2 score · 4.3 avg · 16 ratings4.24.3 avg · 16 ratings
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Raekwon · 19954.2 score · 4.3 avg · 9 ratings4.24.3 avg · 9 ratings
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The Slim Shady LPEminem · 19994.2 score · 4.2 avg · 306 ratings4.24.2 avg · 306 ratings
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Things Fall ApartThe Roots · 19994.2 score · 4.5 avg · 3 ratings4.24.5 avg · 3 ratings
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Supa Dupa FlyMissy Elliott · 19974.1 score · 4.3 avg · 7 ratings4.14.3 avg · 7 ratings
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Anthology: The Sounds of ScienceBeastie Boys · 19994.1 score · 4.4 avg · 4 ratings4.14.4 avg · 4 ratings
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A Special ChristmasSWV · 19974.1 score · 4.4 avg · 4 ratings4.14.4 avg · 4 ratings
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Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes BlackPublic Enemy · 19914.1 score · 4.4 avg · 4 ratings4.14.4 avg · 4 ratings
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Ready to DieThe Notorious B.I.G. · 19944.1 score · 4.1 avg · 37 ratings4.14.1 avg · 37 ratings
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Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera · 19994.1 score · 4.3 avg · 5 ratings4.14.3 avg · 5 ratings
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Stakes Is HighDe La Soul · 19964.1 score · 4.3 avg · 5 ratings4.14.3 avg · 5 ratings
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Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise AgainHouse of Pain · 19964.1 score · 4.3 avg · 5 ratings4.14.3 avg · 5 ratings
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DoggystyleSnoop Dogg · 19934.1 score · 4.2 avg · 11 ratings4.14.2 avg · 11 ratings
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Midnight MaraudersA Tribe Called Quest · 19934.1 score · 4.2 avg · 7 ratings4.14.2 avg · 7 ratings
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Code RedDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince · 19934.1 score · 4.2 avg · 8 ratings4.14.2 avg · 8 ratings
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Greatest Hits2Pac · 19984.1 score · 4.3 avg · 3 ratings4.14.3 avg · 3 ratings
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Behind the FrontThe Black Eyed Peas · 19984.1 score · 4.3 avg · 4 ratings4.14.3 avg · 4 ratings
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IVCypress Hill · 19984.1 score · 4.2 avg · 6 ratings4.14.2 avg · 6 ratings
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AmeriKKKa's Most WantedIce Cube · 19904.1 score · 4.1 avg · 7 ratings4.14.1 avg · 7 ratings
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Check Your HeadBeastie Boys · 19924.1 score · 4.1 avg · 7 ratings4.14.1 avg · 7 ratings
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Death CertificateIce Cube · 19914.1 score · 4.1 avg · 8 ratings4.14.1 avg · 8 ratings
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All Eyez on Me2Pac · 19964.0 score · 4.0 avg · 65 ratings4.04.0 avg · 65 ratings
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Before the RainEternal · 19974.0 score · 4.2 avg · 3 ratings4.04.2 avg · 3 ratings
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Hell on EarthMobb Deep · 19964.0 score · 4.1 avg · 5 ratings4.04.1 avg · 5 ratings
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2Pacalypse Now2Pac · 19914.0 score · 4.1 avg · 6 ratings4.04.1 avg · 6 ratings
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Black SundayCypress Hill · 19934.0 score · 4.1 avg · 8 ratings4.04.1 avg · 8 ratings
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Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My BloodDMX · 19984.0 score · 4.0 avg · 8 ratings4.04.0 avg · 8 ratings
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