Next to The Infamous and Hell On Earth AN is my favourite album by them. Might even edge out HELL - call it a hot take. Anyway finally found it for a reasonable price on eBay. Marbled edition too. Looks similar to 25th anniversary of We Are The Streets. Currently one of my holy grails
Just when I thought I was done…
Havoc came through Charlotte with Raekwon and Big Noyd. Cormega made a surprise appearance, too. Very dope show 👍
The "Sophomore Slump" is one of the most storied hurdles in hip-hop. After a lifetime of preparation goes into a debut, the pressure to evolve while maintaining momentum often leads to a flop. However, the artists below didn't just avoid the slump, but they used their second outings to expand their sound, sharpen their lyricism, and cement their place in Hip-Hop.
• The Notorious B.I.G. – Life After Death
• OutKast – ATLiens
• Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
• Nas – It Was Written
• Lupe Fiasco – The Cool
• Kanye West – Late Registration
• DMX – Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
• Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP
• Mobb Deep – The Infamous
• A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory
• Jay-Z – In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
Whether they took a more commercial turn to reach the masses or retreated into a darker, more experimental world, these albums represent the moment these rappers proved they were more than just one-hit wonders. They turned the slump into a springboard, delivering albums that are not only classics, but that many fans argue are even better than their debuts.
What do you guys think of the list? Which albums are missing from this list? Let me know in the comments ✌️✌️
Drop a gem on em in my opinion is top 3 diss tracks. This verse is next level
Havoc used this verse for an eye for an eye, one of my favourite tracks. I love the way he flows on this versions.
What’s do people think of this verse over this beat?
Finally getting a repress!