Mine would have to be Midnight Marauders, no doubt. That album had so many great songs (Electric Relaxation, We Can Get Down, Award Tour, The Chase Pt. II, Lyrics To GO, etc.), but People's Instinctive Travels and Low End Theory were amazing too. Those first three albums were absolute classics.
share5. The Love Movement (1998)
4. Beats, Rhymes and Life (1996)
3. People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990)
2. Midnight Marauders (1993)
1. The Low End Theory (1991)
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Midnight Marauders was more listener friendly, The Low End Theory had more impact. My preference is still The Low End Theory.
shareThe Low End Theory is what proved they weren't a One Album Group. They dropped a Gem and then ANOTHER One and their impact on the Hip Hop World was certified forever...
BUT, when I dig into their collection, MM is usually my first choice. 93' ushered in a new wave of Hip Hop. The sound changed a bit. 93-96 just has a grab on me.
Love every album! But scenario is my favorite bar of his! I'm from Queens N.Y. Used to see him all the time back in the day #RipPhife #TrueHipHopLegend #QUEENSALLDAY #QUEENSSTANDUP
shareMidnight Marauders, then The Low End Theory
Black men and a whole lot of *beep* white men have had plenty fun adoring my ass!
L.E.T. without a doubt. Every track is a stone cold classic.
And to begin with the powerful opener 'Excursions' and end with the unforgettable slammer, 'Scenario' is a masterclass in how to produce a hip hop album.
Two for flinching!