Top 10 Rap Albums (OF ALL TIME)

[@ryadachaibou8098]

Calling him racial slurs because he didn't put Vultures 1 on top of the list is a bit harsh Melon

[@prodalfredo]

that didnt happen

[@starstrukk9958]

@@prodalfredo that's the joke.

[@IntelloGent]

No way 😮​@@prodalfredo

[@leefswgoh7558]

@@prodalfredo you're wrong, it did happen.

[@NamelessInternaut]

​@@prodalfredo you wish he did

[@Smaugz]

I was so ready for Fantasy at 1

[@elmagdalenas]

I was thinking he was about to say damn

[@KOOL_AID_KID]

I thought it would be Illmatic

[@thenewlbj]

Cause he said the college dropout was his best already

[@markinemotimi1901]

​@@thenewlbj I totally forgot about that and was expecting dark fantasy at number 1 too

[@bigcurry069]

@@KOOL_AID_KIDFr

[@louis-nz8ce]

Agree with rest of list but Illmatic is SURELY in top 10

[@CPUGaming]

No way Pinata is top 10. Swap those two and it's legit

[@ryanalexandresilvadesouza9474]

Rodeo não é top 10

[@littlelogan6830]

@@patrick13183debatable but I personally think their placement/comparison is subjective and not really able to be rated with numbers

[@Mamba4.8]

​@@patrick13183no chance

[@m40dot]

I mean, dude has zero golden era albums on the list, which says enough about his knowledge. Illmatic is close, like Wu but just insane to not include anything early

[@sidspassion8591]

government plates at number 1 is crazy fantano

[@marauder_-]

That’s the best DG album

[@tommasofrullani5781]

@@marauder_- not their best but hella underrated

[@ayamurayama3961]

@@tommasofrullani5781their best electronic work along with the Money Store

[@vasilijepopovic2916]

@@tommasofrullani5781 overhated

[@amysel]

if you look at Death Grips as a rap group and nothing else it makes sense to say its one of their weakest, but its always had the strongest vibe to me, feels nostalgic and surreal at times with production that almost feels like an early 3d videogame soundtrack that you'd make up in a dream with its minimalistic synth production and looping composition that goes in circle.

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

People acting surprised that he didn't talk smack on Kanye when dude has actually given Ye alot of praise over the years, He's openly stated he loves Kanye's first 3 albums, That TCD is a 10 and one of the greatest albums of all time, He's given tons of praise to TLOP and Ye, And he gave KSG a 10 as well. Not only has Ye been acting a fool past few years but his music quality has fallen off quite a bit, Donda & Vultures were ok but sound so bland and boring compared to some of his earlier work which still manages to sound fresh to this day.

[@johnnydoe2177]

also he made Donda a 7, like some kanye meatriders dont do that, so the critism that he hates kanye is so false

[@enjoi9970]

He’s dropped the 10 from KSG because he hates ye

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Lol crazy cuz melon basically always mentions "btw I actually love and do not deny the merits of old kanye" any time new kanye comes up

[@mohash21]

The issue isn't really that tbh and I'm not just speaking on the Kanye situation. For a couple years or so, Melon has become increasingly politically charged and he, at times, lets that COMPLETELY cloud his judgement and acts very immaturely and biased. It's come to a point where it's simply annoying and obnoxious. If you've watched the full reaction to the Vultures album, there's nothing normal about the way Anthony was acting throughout that review. He came with a preconceived mindset to simply hate on the album no matter what and that's apparent. He was legit acting very fake, obnoxious and exaggerating like 3/4 of the video. I know many Kanye fans are stupid and sheep-like btw but the way Melon gatekeeps opinions on his (and many other's) music by saying 'iF yOU LikE tHiS You'rE A moRoN' yada yada is like.... C'mon. He was never like this before and I've been watching him since I was a kid. Anyways, I could go on and on but I know one simply gets called a Kanye 'mEatRideR' or smth else if you criticise Melon even a little.

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

@@mohash21 Even the choice to be "apolitical" is a political choice. There is no way to check your perspective at the door when giving critical feedback. This take is a double nothing burger with nothing sauce with a side of curly nothing and a nothing cola

[@YotubeE-tq1mo]

Finally liquid swords getting the love it deserves

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Agreed. The beat dropping on the opener gets me hype every time no matter how many times I listen to it.

[@anteaterattack]

“When I was little…”

[@Hauntedrainer]

Bro have you seen its RYM score?

[@polarbearswag7342]

I think OB4CL is better personally, but Liquid Swords is definitely one of the best of all time!

[@AngelRivera-de1lq]

​@polarbearswag7342 liquid swords is more concise, but OB4CL has higher highs. I constantly flip flop with which I like more

[@stevenc6969]

Ready To Die and Illmatic landmark rap records. Also, The Blueprint.

[@zachreeder8902]

The Blueprint ain't even the best Jay album tho

[@bernabefernandeztouceda7315]

Nah no blueprint but reasonable doubt no question!!

[@stevenc6969]

@@bernabefernandeztouceda7315 The Blueprint made a bigger impact. Reasonable Doubt might be slightly better in terms lyrical content though admittedly.

[@stevenc6969]

@@zachreeder8902 it's a flawless record in production and lyrics. It's arguably his best. Never gets old. Never leaves my car.

[@jje5713]

All Eyez on Me

[@user-dn7gx1dn6w]

No Nas Illmatic? The Disrespect💀

[@Brunothegekoman]

Yeah but I’m sick of people thinking they need the critically acclaimed things in their list if they don’t have it there then it’s their opinion it’s not a requirement to have anything there

[@gasgasgasgasgas]

"The disrespect" me when somebody had a different top 10 than mine

[@Tobibobi9113]

Opinions are a thing?

[@TripsX]

Cause it’s boring as hell. It’s the typa shit 14 year olds listen to.

[@Austin-nx4yn]

@@Brunothegekoman it is called a comment, it ain't that deep. ALSO, it is his opinion to say "No Nas Illmatic?" and he has free will to do so.

[@ronanjenkins2323]

Liquid Swords is my favourite hip hop album ever as well

[@slopLIVE_]

that awkward silence during college dropout was melon thinking about his favorite album ever made vultures 1

[@matijastankovic7900]

Gotta say i love liquid swords, and it's awesome seeing it at #1

[@randylahey3891]

Liquid Swords slaps surprise I don't see it mentioned more often

[@SlashMMR]

SpaceGhostPurrp mentioned

[@DietPepsii]

Ikr

[@simplypodly]

Cloud trill and trap godfather

[@Rachelthattransy24]

I am legitimately shocked that melon didn’t say Kanye was a bad person when he was being discussed. And I’m even more shocked that this list is ACTUALLY GOOD.

[@dooom3219]

yeah because the album is actually good

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Cuz dude actually separates the art from the artist.

[@Iluvtopuzzle1967]

@@Mighty_Atheismo you clearly haven't seen the vultures 1 review

[@rldv634]

@@Mighty_Atheismohe wants to but he sucks at it

[@sf7football147]

@@Mighty_Atheismo omg watch his album review lmao

[@Skrogansauce]

Black on Both Sides and It Takes A Nation would easily be in mine as well but list aint too bad

[@f4gsforpele]

Black On Both Sides 🔥🔥🔥

[@Synthysizer]

it takes a nation's intro alone puts it in the top 10

[@hogbowlbeats]

gotta pay respect to Public Enemy,, originators. check out my beats

[@possessedslig]

This dude knows his stuff. Liquid Swords at #1 put a smile on my face.

[@mitchross4002]

LETS GO LIQUID SWORDS #1 GREATEST BOOM BAP YOUVE EVER HEARD RAWEST BEATS DOPEST FLOWS IMERSIVE DIALOGUE ONE OF A KIND ATMOSPHERE THE SONGS SOUND EVEN BETTER TOGETHER THAN APART

[@apersonwhowritescomments]

Life after Death>>>>>

[@mitchross4002]

@@apersonwhowritescomments Respect, I just think gritty lofi production works better for boom bap than the glossy Bad Boy sound

[@artaaangels]

W list wow😊

[@lunnatic906]

Good to see ASAP Rocky getting love

[@doglog3934]

Undeserved, plus he gets plenty of love

[@chowderr8740]

I hope that one day fantano does college dropout classic review, ny favourite album of all time

[@ronaldomobile5415]

Finally someone mentioned Liquid Swords

[@willwalker6894]

My Top 10 list 1. Nas- Illmatic 2. Notorious B.I.G- Ready to Die 3. Wu Tang Clan- Enter the 36 Chambers 4. Kendrick Lamar-To Pimp a Butterfly 5. A Tribe called Quest- Low End Theory 6. Dr Dre- The Chronic 7.OutKast- ATLiens 8. Kanye West- College Dropout 9. Kendrick Lamar- Good kid M.A.A.d city 10. Eminem- the Marshall Mathers Lp

[@epikmeme4568]

Bros never listened to doom

[@sra7989]

not fun list

[@ShoujoSnail]

I agree with this entire list but I'd rearrange it a bit, and replace RTD with OFFLINE by jpegmafia and MMLP with MADVILLAINY by madvillain. Also that's chronic 2001 right? Fire list overall.

[@willwalker6894]

@@epikmeme4568 I’m actually a huge DOOM fan (ALL CAPS). I just felt all in all he’s kind of an acquired taste to many. The average listener doesn’t know who DOOM. It’s a tough one but I had to take many things into account.

[@willwalker6894]

@@ShoujoSnail I’m not as familiar with JPEGMAfia. I’ve been meaning to give his catalog a more thorough listen. No hate, I just haven’t went into a deep dive familiarity with his legacy.

[@tallish4727]

This man cooked on this list, fantastic picks

[@apersonwhowritescomments]

Shit list, No Jay Z Biggie Tupac Nas etc

[@tallish4727]

@@apersonwhowritescomments only so much room for so many artists, there are plenty of other great albums that could’ve made the list but the 10 albums he picked are pretty much all 9s or 10s

[@shane505]

@@apersonwhowritescomments100% - a terrible list, all excellent individual albums but Gibbs, ASAP, and Scott are never ahead of Illmatic, Mobb Deep, Jay Z, Tupac, even Ghostface, Raekwon, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy and so many others. This is the list of a guy largely focused on 21st century albums 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@mrr10369]

This list is phenomenal!😮‍💨

[@apersonwhowritescomments]

No its ass

[@lukecarroll19]

Top 10 rap albums of all time (fr): 10. Donda 9. Watch the Throne 8. Yeezus 7. Graduation 6. The College Dropout 5. Kids See Ghosts 4. The Life of Pablo 3. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 2. Late Registration 1. Vultures 1

[@reecypeecy9909]

bAsEd

[@Ozdestro]

jesus is king should be top 5 - 3

[@lukecarroll19]

@@Ozdestro JIK is great but it doesn't make top 10; I think Vultures is 10th.

[@lukecarroll19]

Wait I forgot 808s... Kanye got too stacked of a discography

[@toomanyspoons3770]

pablo and vultures over college dropout is a genuine crime

[@hallehuckleberry]

i havent heard of some of the albums in here so im taking as recommendations :3 ALL W’s!

[@RandoMashemup]

i was screaming "nas illmatic" for the first pick but gza's liquid swords? fair, I will take that.

[@troymabunda1788]

Good music reviewer, but we can't be reviewing the same albums over and over. Would like to see you expanding, listening to genres all over the world fam, you've got that potential of being that big...but other than that, you solid bro

[@ShrimpyPopcorn69]

I’d rank Madvillany higher and tpab a little lower but that list is pretty good

[@Tmelton-bj3kf]

I see you Fantano rocking the Faith by the Cure vinyl in the background

[@ladislaugomes7447]

Where is Chronic 2001, Illmatic, Get rich or die trying?

[@yunvalenzuela]

Imagine if he had Vultures 1 as his #1, what could've been Fantano's reaction 😂😂😂

[@onyxgilbert6579]

❗️❗️DUBBLE YAUUOUU❗️❗️

[@Stormdribbles2k]

No Illmatic tho?

[@FranklynFMMcInnis]

Has Fantano covered Coast Contra at all?

[@adrian292k]

Fantano with the MX-80 Sound Vinyl!

[@padhakubcha5968]

Melt my eyez see your future and Melodic blue deserve a spot

[@BlackbladeYT]

This pleases the Melon

[@rhoclouds]

no hov or nas is kind of crazy, but these are actually still respectable picks. solid list with some unique selections

[@tofoo1]

Illmatic and reasonable doubt shoulda made it

[@CasualPowerScaler]

@@tofoo1I’d argue blueprint too another gay z banger, had to do that Ether reference don’t murder me for it

[@tofoo1]

@@CasualPowerScaler gay z and cockafella records wanted beef

[@CasualPowerScaler]

@@tofoo1 💀💀

[@macbooksinmotion]

Not including the Marshall Mathers LP or The Eminem Show is an unforgivable crime.

[@marcnakashian523]

Reasonable Doubt, Blue Print, All Eyes on Me, Gods Son all have strong cases to be made but aren’t terrible to leave off. However MMLP, Illmatic, Ready to Die, 2001 all need to be mentioned in any top 10 album list for me to take it seriously (even an honorable mention would work)

[@coolj3428]

God’s Son is mid in my opinion, but everything else is fine

[@slimshady-zv5er]

Where the fuck are MMLP and Mm…food

[@changedmyname5228]

EXACTLY I was waiting on Marshall Mathers LP and it never came :(

[@combodrop2058]

Who’s list is this? It’s cool

[@RonanS88]

I think you have to appreciate a good top ten list if you think at least 7-8 picks are justified...even if there are, in your opinion, glaring omissions. For me I'd add some Tribe, Death Grips and Danny Brown but it's still really solid.

[@CerealKiller2]

Rodeo, Long Live Asap and Pinata should not be on this list. You can't seriously say those albums are even remotely as good as classics like Illmatic, Ready to Die,The Low End Theory, MBDTF, miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Marshall Mathers LP, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Reasonable Doubt, The Infamous and so many others. I get that music taste is subjective but this is just ridiculous. Worst thing is that Fantano, who's suppose to be a professional music critic, is actually agreeing.

[@post-surreal]

you tripping, all these albums deserved. Especially Piñata that album is legit almost flawless

[@Skrogansauce]

Pinata is pretty fucking damn near perfect, even if it shouldn't be on a top 10 of all time

[@Feathertheleafy]

Rodeo is crazy influential.

[@CerealKiller2]

​@@Feathertheleafy Just because it's influential does not mean it's a top 10 album of all time. Also, there are far more influential albums that are not on this list like Paid in Full, The Chronic and It Takes A Nation of Millions.

[@CerealKiller2]

@@Skrogansauce I'm not saying it's a bad album, it's just not a top 10 album like you said.

[@boliu1549]

What name is the background music? dude

[@Zombrex2]

What did you add to this

[@Hoopgenie]

Man On the Moon by Kid Cudi is a worthy mention in that list.

[@grandmaster5183]

True, it's sad he didn't mention it cuz he's too cool putting up Kendrick Lamar's lyrical miracle poems in the top 10

[@abolii]

@@grandmaster5183no way you think Kendrick is lyrical miracle rapper 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@adumsundler4397]

No

[@DutchWeazel]

We're talking about the top 10 here, how does Cudi fit in that conversation...at all 😅

[@grandmaster5183]

@@abolii that's literally what he is

[@bianesas]

I was specting Illmatic to be number 1

[@shreevz]

same

[@grandmaster5183]

Not every single person's list is supposed to have Illmatic, grow up

[@bianesas]

@@grandmaster5183 cry about it

[@grandmaster5183]

@@bianesas you couldn't have revealed your mental age better with that dry ass reply

[@markinemotimi1901]

These lists always missing Deltron 3030 which is easily in my top 5. But W list regardless!

[@ljruss42]

Liquid Swords was a dope album. That was on heavy rotation when I was a kid. Surprised Me Against the World and Ready To Die didn’t get any love

[@lrba5524]

(HIP HOP albums for me) 1. Lauryn Hill TPAB Illmatic Madvillainy Endtroducing... 36 Chambers 8. Donuts and then past that, i can't really decide, but here's some HOs. Black On Both Sides, Low End Theory, Ready To Die, Liquid Swords, Things Fall Apart. Think that's my list rn

[@dan9337]

Think the biggest slights are Pinata in a top 10 over one and /or over (or both?) or either Low End Theory (tribe) or Blueprint (JZ)

[@peopleperson]

nah pinata is a top 10

[@videoman250]

I know Melon is a fan of the Heist by Macklemore but I don’t think it belongs in a top 10 imho

[@walterxbenjamin]

Was so ready for Total Xanarchy being #1 as a troll.

[@necroplastful]

Were is vultures 1?

[@pokepokepoke64]

Swap live love asap with long live or at long last and this is a perfect list to me

[@sonictrain1]

I was praying for a troll pick at number 1, but solid list ig

[@SubparLoki]

Aye my ass got got I thought he was gon have illmatic up there. List is actually heat tho

[@TheCommentor-]

The big day at number 1 is a crazy pick.

[@coastercraziness]

This guy was cooking

[@Necvetokamoh]

Why do hip-hop fans mad about doing tops? Top 10 the greatest rappers of all time, greatest album of all time and so on. I see them everywhere

[@zennihilator3724]

Putting Pinata #3 gave him some street cred, other than that it was all safe picks.

[@affff950]

Fantano u regained some hair after this one

[@Joshuwatttt-zb7di]

You know a list is valid when it doesn't have the Marshal Mathers LP, I'm sick of seeing this album (which is ems best work) be compared to such historical albums that alone makes it a w

[@ghostlyripper4403]

All of the albums on the list are great but Illmatic should be there imo

[@mo_letsgetit]

What a w video

[@Kickstand169]

That number 1 pick is GOATed

[@atomicpunk2360]

Of course putting Sexyy Red at #1 is something Fantano would agree with 😊

[@JkreTzeL]

Move everything down one and put manic in first and then move madvillainy up to third and that list is perfect

[@sohamhmm]

Illmatic?

[@davidmonteiro6431]

No Eminem no Nas and no biggie it's insane...

[@zachlovesfitness8485]

All eyes of me , Illmatic?

[@OnkarPawar00]

I want to listen to good old hip-hop stuff, lyrical stuff.... Can anyone suggest good artists and albums...

[@harrydempsey4055]

For east coast i would recommend: Mobb Deep, Wu-tang clan and the members solo projects ,The roots, A tribe called quest, Biggie, Eric B. & Rakim, Big L, Big Pun, Jay-z and Nas. Album wise i would recommend you to start with either illmatic, enter the wu-tang, The infamous or The low end theory. These are arguably the most important east coast hip-hop record of the 90s, so will make a good starting point on your journey. Hope you enjoy :)

[@hogbowlbeats]

beastie boys theyre white but they were VERY important.. check out my beats

[@DapuffStuff]

The one time Fantano covers a list with only bangers I was so expecting some wild card like Cardi B 💀

[@kaisamsa]

Ok so here goes my list: 10. Some Rap Songs - Earl Sweatshirt 9. Donuts - J Dilla 8. The Blueprint - Jay Z 7. Fear of a Black Planet - Public Enemy 6. Ready To Die - The Notorious BIG 5. To Pimp a Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar 4. MBDTF - Kanye West 3. Madvillainy - Madvillain 2. Illmatic - Nas 1. Supreme Clientele - Ghostface Killah

[@abolii]

Twisted fantasy over tpab might be the worst rap take in history

[@kaisamsa]

@@abolii it is what it is

[@doglog3934]

​@@aboliijust because Fantano said it was a 6, doesn't mean it's bad. Lmao get off his 🥩, mbdtf is a fantastic album.

[@abolii]

@@doglog3934 Twisted fantany is a light 9 at best if u really overrate me personally I give it a decent 8 but tpab is literally a perfect album so its not close

[@grandmaster5183]

​@@abolii MBDTF is a 7/7.5

[@walkerpichea820]

I’ve never heard Fantano being this positive about music before, damn

[@iroony89]

The correct answer is “Illmatic” by Nas

[@DamnHellfestPaddy]

Notable absences from the Golden Era. No Gang-Starr, Tribe, PE, Nas, etc. Still a great list mind.

[@ilyesbenamara5218]

Rodeo over illmatic ?

[@ControversyMusic]

College Dropout is a W but for me. His best work is Dark Fantasy🔥

[@TerrenceWpg]

My top 10 10. Dr.Dre - The Chronic 9. Kanye West - MBDTF 8. Eminem - MMLP 7. Madvillain - Madvillainy 6. Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt 5. 2pac - All Eyez On Me 4. Kendrick Lamar - TPAB 3. Wu-Tang Clan - ETWT 2. Nas - Illmatic 1. Notorious BIG - Ready to Die HM: NWA - Straight Outta Compton, Mobb Deep - The Infamous, Lauryn Hill - TMOLH, ATCQ - The Low End Theory, 50 Cent - GRODT

[@mayrln]

few things id change, illmatic at 2, tpab at 1, black on both sides for rodeo, liquid swords instead of college dropout

[@ryandavis4936]

piniata being that high was really left field but this guy was cookin

[@yuanyupers8982]

Don't agree with the order but indeed not a single miss.

[@Stinker3]

Calling hin slurs because he didn't put hood's hottest princess at 1 is a bit harsh,melone

[@itz_richard]

Kind of upset that he didn’t give out a take that would piss off Anthony tbh

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

Take off the bottom two and Freddy Gibbs, scoot the rest down, and put up top It Was Written, Black Star, and It Takes a Nation to Hold Us Back.

[@yeezusfan8372]

Vultures 1 is should be in the number 1 spot, but the rest of the list is fine.

[@raretyester]

vultures 1 is NOT the best of all time wtf u on

[@touis1999]

@@raretyester it def is bro

[@thqrfinn1820]

@@raretyesterit definitely is, the magnum opus of hip hop and a must listen

[@LFLRFPS]

​@@raretyester but it is?

[@dudemuja8293]

​@@raretyestervultures 1>tpab, rtd, songs to the key of life, abbey road, aquemini,tfs,madvillainy, mbdtf, gkmc, illmatic, supreme clientele, the infamous, mmlp 1,the chronic, total xanarchy, the blueprint BY A LANDSLIDE

[@Jacob_Hingst]

How is their no recognition of paul's boutique?

[@maazwaseem8313]

I personally prefer Pinata over Madvillainy so i feel somewhat validated with this list 😁

[@peopleperson]

welcome to the club

[@MrPolitical2]

Ain’t no way we’re putting rodeo over alblums like illmatic 2001 and MMLP

[@kennydubrey3568]

Vultures at #1

[@franyt2429]

illmatic???????????????

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Mine: 10. Drakeo The Ruler - Free Drakeo 9. Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Links 8. Mobb Deep - The Infamois 7. Joey Bada$$ - B4.Da.$$. 6. Eminem - MMLP 5. Dr Dre - 2001 4. Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth 3. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly 2. Eminem - Eminem Show 1. Wu-Tang Clan - 36 chambers

[@sankdom4598]

I like this list. It's mostly valid but I feel like liquid swords and college drop out should maybe be left out. and illmatic HAS to be in their come on!

[@chscelebrity8325]

He knows rap

[@moc-king-bird]

DUBBUYOU 🗣️🔥

[@Youthinkyoutheking__burgerking]

It’s crazy that he put straight hobo Johnson and Tom McDonald and melon called it a w

[@redshady4182]

Illmatic and Life After Death are solid top 2 IMO