1992 was full of many great hip-hop albums from East to West and everything in between, but the Mount Rushmore of LPs from that year is definitely Mecca And The Soul Brother from Pete Rock and CL Smooth. Pete Rock's production is almost 2nd to none with the witty, laid-back flow from CL, fitting every beat Pete makes like a glove. This album showcases how in tune the pair truly are through every track.

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In 2001, Nas made a major comeback after his previous two albums were not received well by fans. After being dissed by Jay-Z, there was talk that his career was on the outs. However, after dropping the album Stillmatic which included the scathing diss track Ether, he rejuvenated his career and reclaimed his crown as the king of hip-hop.

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After a 4 year hiatus, Gang Starr stepped back on the scene in 1998 with arguably the greatest album in their stacked catalog, Moment Of Truth. Guru and DJ Premier elevated to another level with the beats and rhymes, making this their most successful album ever released.

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On this weeks episode we count down the top 10 Hip-Hop albums from 1988. One of the best years in Hip-Hop part of the golden era, these albums are classics that stand the test of time.

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This week we cover the 1993 underground classic album Trendz... from Trends of Culture. We take an in-debth listen from start to finish in this forgotten gem representing classic east coast 90s Boom-Bap.

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This week i pick my top 5 posse cuts of all time. We will take an in depth look through each track as i pick my favorite verse from each song.

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On this episode we dive into the legend Slick Rick's 3rd album, Behind Bars from 1994. Shedding light on an album that get's overlooked but deserves to be heard.

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Take a look back at Gang Starr's classic sophomore album Step in the Arena. We will be doing a run-through song by song, commemorating one of the greatest hip-hop albums from the 90's

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Though not one of Heavy D's most successful albums, 1992's Blue Funk is one of his most personal, complemented by a more prevalent street-like sound than his other releases.With production from Tony Dofat, DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Jesse West (just to name a few), Heavy D and The Boys created an LP that feels rough around the edges, while also proving the haters wrong without compromising who they were.

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When you think of the best hip-hop albums, many come to mind. However one that should, but is often forgotten is the 1993 debut album from Lords Of The Underground, titled Here Come the Lords. Produced by the legendary Marley Marl, underrated K-Def rappers Doitall and Mr. Funke, along with DJ Lord Jazz, they bring their high energy and lyrical skills that are a match made in heaven over their rugged beats. Their ability to rap crazy, like on the track Psycho, or add humor like we hear on Sleep for Dinner, make this an entertaining album that belongs in the conversation about best hip-hop albums of all time.

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Menace 2 Society was not only one of the best films in its genre, the soundtrack became one of the best hip-hop movie soundtracks of all time. Featuring some of hip-hops' finest such as Spice 1, MC Eiht, Too $hort, KRS-One, DJ Quik, Da Lench Mob, and Brand Nubian, this soundtrack is a certified classic from 1993.

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On this episode, we review one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made. We're talking about the 1993 classic, Return Of The Boom Bap from KRS-One. After releasing five albums with Boogie Down Productions, KRS-One went solo. He recruited different producers, most notably DJ Premier, to reinvent his career and create a hip-hop album created solely for the hardcore heads. Just as he tells us on the title track, Return Of The Boom Bap means the return of the real hard beats and real rap!

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Episode 90 is a review of the second LP from hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth, titled Ain't A Dam Thing Changed, released in 1991. The group's second album builds on what they created on their first, where they blend singing, harmonies, ill beats and raps to create a well-rounded album. With hits like Sometimes I Rhyme Slow and Hip-Hop Junkies, this album showcases the eclectic style of Greg Nice and Smooth B, which gained the respect of the most hardcore rappers of their time.

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While Tupac is well known for his later albums, his first two LPs rarely get recognition they deserve. His 1993 sophomore effort, Strictly for My N.#.G.G.#.Z., was the album that jump started his career. With hits like I Get Around and Keep Ya Head Up, Pac is in revolutionary mode, much like his peers Public Enemy and Ice Cube, creating an album we believe can rival the likes of his most popular.

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Bring The Noise Podcast wants to start the summer out right and what's better then dropping the Top 10 Hip-Hop Summer Songs pt.2 absolutly nothing enjoy!

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When we say bonified classic albums, this week's album is what we mean. We're talking about the sophomore release from A Tribe Called Quest, titled The Low End Theory. Following their successful debut in 1990, A Tribe stormed back on the scene in 1991 with an LP for the ages, with most production handled by member Q-Tip. The beats were darker, jazzier, and heavier on the bass. Not only were the beats leveled up, the lyrics were as well from rappers Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. Phife's presence was notably stronger on this project as opposed to their debut, showing not only his emergence in the group but as an mc in general.

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We review the cult classic debut album from one of hip-hop's most celebrated characters, MF DOOM, titled Operation: Doomsday, released in 1999. Doom (formerly known as Zev Love X of KMD) reemerged after years of absence due to the untimely death of his brother DJ Sub Rock. After being screwed by the industry, this super rap villain returned to the scene exhibiting a metal mask and a new persona, with raps much darker and more complex than ever before.

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After two successful albums, two successful movies, and a cartoon series, Kid N Play were once again back on wax to show their fans they had not forgotten abaut the music and released their third album Face The Nation in 1991. This dynamic duo stick to their radio friendly craft they were known for but also bring an edgier sound with not only their lyrics but production too. Although it was their poorest selling album, it was still a success by most standards and an enjoyable play, especially for Kid N Play fans.

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This week, we look back at one of the most classic albums in hip-hop titled Reachin' (A New Refutation Of Time And Space) from Digable Planets, released in 1993. This trio, consisting of Butterfly, LadyBug Mecca and Doodle Bug, blends their smooth style over jazzy beats that had everyone wishing they were cool like that.

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This week we count down the top ten hip-hop albums from the year 1987.

Our last episode in April reviews the 1995 debut album from hip-hop group The Nonce, titled World Ultimate. Rappers Nouka Basetype and Yusef Afloat blend abstract rhymes over laid-back beats, providing a mellow album perfect for just chilling out.

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This week, we review a dynamic album titled Breakin' Combs from artist Dred Scott, released in 1994. Dred not only handles rhyming duties but also the production, making him a literal one-man band. This was his only album ever released but his magnum opus remains a true underground classic.

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This week we take a look at another group who dropped a one and done underground gem, titled 30 Below The Funk from group 3 Steps From Nowhere. Released in 1995, members Doug Lazy Rimshot and Black Crow blend laid back, jazzy hip-hop with strong lyrics that create a memorable album for ‘95.

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In episode 80, we dive underground to review the debut and only album from duo Da King & I, titled Contemporary Jeep Music. Producer DJ Majesty hooks up some jazzy dope beats for his partner, rapper Izzy Ice, to make an underground album that could rival the likes of other DJ rapper groups such as Pete Rock and CL Smooth, or Gang Starr. Unfortunately we only got one album from the pair so we will never know what kind of success they could have achieved beyond this hidden gem.

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This week we count down the Top 5 Posse Cuts part 2 adding on to part one released back in 2022. We dissect each song and pick who had the best verse from each one.

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This week, we conclude our salute to the women of hip-hop with arguably one of the most successful groups in the game. We're talking none other than Salt-N-Pepa and their second album A Salt With A Deadly Pepa, released in 1988. Salt-N-Pepa, along with DJ Spinderella, built on their debut album's success with their sophomore album, creating fun and energetic music while showcasing their talent all at once.

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Continuing our month dedicated to female MC's, we take it to the West Coast to review the debut album Make Way For The Motherlode from rapper Yo-Yo released in 1991. Backed by Ice Cube and production from Sir-Jinx, Yo-Yo stomped on the scene to let everyone know she was the brand new intelligent black woman and nothing could stop her.

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This week, we continue celebrating pioneer female MCs in hip-hop with the debut album from Roxanne Shante, Bad Sister, released in 1989. With Marley Marl on production, Shante does what she does best - battle rapping and boasting about her lyrical abilities, making her long overdue debut LP worth the wait.

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1992 produced many classic hip-hop albums but one of the best released that year is undoubtably the debut from D.I.T.C. member, producer, rapper Diamond D - titled Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop. His obscure samples and simple yet catchy lyrics combined for absolute gem that every fan of hip-hop should own.

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To kick off the month of March, which will be dedicated to the female MCs, we start with the one and only MC Lyte and her debut album Lyte As A Rock, released in 1988. MC Lyte was a pioneer in hip-hop for women with her deep voice, witty lyrics and dope production. She not only was taken seriously as a female MC, but could hang with the men during a time where there were very few female rappers.

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Our final episode in February dedicated to afrocentric hip-hop is a review of the debut album Holy Intellect from group Poor Righteous Teachers, released in 1990. Similar to Brand Nubian, PRT members Culture Freedom, Father Shaheed and front man Wise Intelligent put the teachings of the 5% nation at the forefront of their music while they kick rapid-paced rhymes over producer Tony D's boom bap beats.

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This week we continue Black History Month with a review of San Francisco native Paris, and his debut album The Devil Made Me Do It. Labeled as the black panther of hip-hop, Paris' politically charged rhymes over hardcore beats showcases his MC skills while dropping science at the same time, making this a very powerful album.

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This week we continue Black History Month with the monumental debut album from Brand Nubian One For All released December 4th,1990. Representing the 5% Nation the teachings from rappers Grand Puba Sadat X and Lord Jamar are all over this record mixed with dope beats and witty humor making it somewhat of a mix between Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest. One For All is a bonified classic that made having the knowledge of self and being black not only something to have pride in but made it cool at the same time.

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We kick February off dedicating it to the year 1990, and to groups and artists that pushed afrocentrism to the mainstream, coining the new generation of hip-hop. To start off, we look back at the group X Clan and their debut album To The East Blackwards. Frontman Brother J brings powerful lyrics with Professor X speaking their message between verses and before songs. X Clan fused funk beats with their militant style to kick a message that was protected by the red, the black, and the green with a key SISSY!

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This week we look back on the iconic album from west coast rapper Ice T, titled Power, released in 1988. Considered the godfather of gangster rap, Ice's second LP shows his growth as an MC from his debut album and put his stamp on hip-hop as one of the top MC's, not just from the west but in the game in general.

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On this week's episode, we're covering the rapper Jamal and his debut solo album Last Chance, No Breaks released in 1995. Formerly, he was part of the kid rap duo Illegal with Mr. Malik until Jamal went solo and joined the Def Squad with the backing of Redman, Keith Murray, Erick Sermon and others at only 16 years old. It was there that he dropped a solid underground LP that fell between the cracks of hip-hop time.

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On this episode, we review the debut album titled Da Storm from rap group O.G.C. (Originoo Gunn Clappaz). It was released in 1996, with production handled primarily by Da Beatminerz. Members Starang Wondah, Louieville Sluggah and Top Dog provide hard lyrics with a laid back feel, making this a great underground album any fan of the Boot Camp Clik would love.

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This week we review the second LP titled Stress The Extinction Agenda from hip-hop duo Organized Konfusion, released August 16th, 1994. Considered one of the most lyrical albums from the 90s, Pharoahe Monch and Prince Poetry go on a verbal assault over grimey dark beats, producing it themselves along with producer Buckwild.

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On Episode 66, we review the 5th album from the G.O.A.T., right out of Queens, LL Cool J. This album was released March 30th in 1993. Adapting a more gritty sound for this album and heavily influenced by the West Coast, it was met by mixed reviews from fans. However it also contained some of his best lyrical work with songs like Straight From Queens and Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag Getting Crushed By Buildings.

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After 4 successful albums from 1987-1992, Chubb Rock went on a hiatus before making a comeback in 1997 with this weeks' topic album The Mind. Though hip-hop had drastically changed prior to his return, The Chubster showed he hadn't missed a step, making for an enjoyable play, especially if you're a Chubb Rock fan.

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This week, we review one of the best hip-hop albums of 1992. The debut from the group Showbiz & A.G., titled Runaway Slave. With great production from Showbiz, great bars from himself and A.G., and samples from obscure 60s jazz, this 1992 classic is a representation of East Coast underground hip-hop to the highest degree.

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Adding on to last years Top 5 Christmas Rap Songs we give you 5 More Christmas Rap Songs this year to add on to the list guaranteed to get any holiday party jumping!

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This week, we cover a 1994 underground forgotten gem called Criminal, from rapper Scientifik. With help from legendary producers like Diamond D, RZA and Buckwild, Scientifik created what should have been an underground classic had his label not folded in ‘94. Nonetheless, we give it the shine it truly deserves this week and show the world that Criminal is a standout album from the mid 90s.

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This weeks album review is from a hip-hop duo who came stiggedy-stomping onto the scene in 1992, named Das EFX with their debut LP Dead Serious. Rocking dreads, making tons of pop culture refrences, and putting as many “iggedys”after words as they could, Krazy Drazy and Skoob ushered in a brand new style never heard in hip-hop before and took the world by storm.

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This week we count down our top hip-hop songs from the epic year 1993.

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This week, we cover the legendary debut album Amerikkka's Most Wanted, from West Coast rap artist - none other than Ice Cube. After leaving N.W.A., Cube teamed up with Public Enemy's production group The Bomb Squad, and fellow friend Sir Jinx, to make arguably the greatest debut hip-hop album ever. Dropped in 1990, Ice Cubes' story telling, hard chaotic beats, and gangsta yet conscious abilities put him on the map as a solo artist and proved he could stand on his own.

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This week, we review an album that represents East Coast boom bap in the mid 90's to the fullest. Titled Ruff, Rugged & Raw and released in 1995 by rap group Double XX Posse. Rappers Sugar Ray and B.K. trade hard rhymes back and forth over some hard beats, living up to the groups' album title.

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This week, we review a 1989 classic from rap pioneer Kool Moe Dee and his 3rd LP titled Knowledge Is King. Moe Dee drops arguably one of his greatest albums. He continues his lyrical brag-a-docious style and insane vocabulary while dropping knowledge, showcasing his versatility.

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This week, we review the monster 1991 album We Can't Be Stopped from the legendary Geto Boys. This is the 3rd studio album from the group and among their most successful. This is thanks, in part, to their smash song Mind's Playing Tricks On Me. Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill push the boundaries of rap with their subject matter, making this a Southern Hip-hop classic.

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This week we count down out top 5 hip-hop EP's of all time.

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