Illmatic
Nas
A first step into 1990s New York.
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Start with the sound of jazz.
Enter the Wu‐Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu‐Tang Clan
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Operation: Doomsday
MF DOOM
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Ombre est lumière
IAM
An entry point into French-language rap.
Donuts
J Dilla
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GEAR
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HISTORY
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