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matt Says:
no love for T.I. in any category?
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SCH Says:
WTF, No Charles Hamilton? ALL of his mixtapes could’ve of made that list and The Pink Lavalamp could’ve made top 10 Album. but it was made around 2 years ago… but still. Where is Charles Hamilton at?
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John M. Says:
Hamilton’s mad corny
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MechaJDI Says:
Where the hell is Ludacris?! Jeezy too but more so Luda.
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DaBonks Says:
Wow, would have never thought that I would agree with so much on this list.
Most importantly is the love for Royal Flush and especially ESOTSM: The Pledge. That is just magical lyricism and beat-making.
Good to see Q-Tip get it for best album, but no other deserves it.
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B3N Says:
No T.I.! Yay! T.I. sucks. No Ludacris? Yay! Luda only had two hot joints on that album anyway.
Atmosphere! Yes’r. Brother Ali and Freeway on the Jake One beat! Yes’r. And Q-Tip! Perhaps he’s not MY choice for #1, but Q is HOT.
Lil’ Weezy gets no nods. Sad! 
Great lists, my man!
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Rich Law Says:
“Black President” NaS
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Rizoh Says:
Hey guys, sorry about the incredibly lousy omission on my part. Ludacris and Lil Wayne are on this other list I was working on. I just added it to the post.
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Shiny’s Takeout » Blog Archive » List on the 3s: 3 on the Lists Says:
[...] * The Rap Up’s 3rd Most Disappointing Rap Album of 2008: Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter III. Hey — I’m guilty of not having listened to this album — or anything by Lil’ Wayne. When did “Lil’” become the rap name of choice, by the way? It used to be “MC” — Young MC, MC Hammer, MC Lyte, MC Search, MCA, etc.Β And now? Lil’ Wayne, Lil’ Jon, Lil’ Bow Wow… Even Lil’ Kim must be pushing fifty by now!Β I guess it’s just a sign that I’m getting old. Or big. Whatever. (Source:Β http://therapup.uproxx.com/2008/12/the-best-rap-albums-mixtapes-songs-of-2008.html) [...]
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esbee Says:
Did you update the links?
Some of those links if not most are dead.
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lmtlssmnd Says:
check out Ra Ra Riot – Rhumb Line
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pulse Says:
I for one enjoyed HNIC 2, and whats up with Estelle being on the top rap albums? I think she’d fit better in top non-rap albums seeing as she’s not a rapper…otherwise good lists tho
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Rizoh Says:
Actually, Estelle IS a rapper (and singer). Her album is dope and I think she deserves major props for crafting the best hybrid of rap and r&b since L’Boogie.
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Dr. Dope Says:
i was a little surprised brother ali didn’t make the top 10 cd’s.
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Dave Says:
5 of my top 10 CD’s matched yours. Im surprised you didnt have the Johnson and Johnson CD on your top 10. Biggest disappointments were right on point, all those CD’s were huge flops. Good lists, I like your non hip hop cd’s as well. And I’m glad you gave Jay electronica some props.
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NYHC81 Says:
H.N.I.C. 2 was 2008’s top ten WORST? are you kidding? and Gza’s album top 10 BEST? I think you have those two switched. 9th Prince’s album was hotter than Pro-Tools.
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Brad Says:
Nice to see that top 10 non-rap album list. The TV on the Radio album is absolutely fantastic, glad you agreed Riz.
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BaZZ Says:
Forgot Termanology?
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BaZZ Says:
What about Termanology?
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dom corleone Says:
Nice lists Rizoh, but I definitely didn’t hate Common’s album as much as you did LOL
I also think GZA’s was disappointing, and think Black Milk deserves a top 5 nod, Tronic is dooooope.
‘Til next year, Peace peace!!
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miguel024 Says:
finally a mixtape list I can agree with, I don’t know how many times I’ve seen the n*gger mixtape looked over, but I was suprised to see no LAX in the albums of the year category
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Rizoh Says:
@Dr. Dope
Ali didn’t drop an album this year. Undisputed Truth was 2007.
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ian Says:
When is the Best Of blogger list getting posted?
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rollingroth Says:
What about “to the top (stick to the script)” with cassidy, termanology and saigon. No top 10 there? I’m pretty sure you could omit “day n night” to make room for it.
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Rizoh Says:
23. ian Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 12:15 pm e
When is the Best Of blogger list getting posted?
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it’s coming. hiphopcritic.com.
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CommishCH Says:
Good stuff…Happy New Year and keep up the work for real Hip Hop in 09. CHeers.
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ian Says:
Solid lists but a few comments:
In full ‘agreeance’ with your #1 and 2 most disappointing albums.
The N-gger mixtape and album were both artistic under-performers IMHO.
U classify Estelle as a full-on hip hop album? Interesting…
Dr.Carter > A Milli??!!!
When do you have time to listen to so many non hip hop albums?!
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J Says:
Surprised not to see ‘There is No Competition’ on the mixtape list and ‘Da Art Of Storytellin Pt. 4′ on songs
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Writer’s Block Media Says:
[...] The Best Rap Albums, Mixtapes, & Songs of 2008 (via The Rap Up) [...]
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S.E.V. Says:
Fleet Foxes’ album “Fleet Foxes” came out in 2006.
what you doin’ listenin’ to that shit anyways duke?
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Rizoh Says:
@Ian: I have a wildly eccletic taste in music. Trust me, you really don’t want to know what else I listen to.
@S.E.V.: Fleet Foxes EP came out in 2006, but the self-titled LP dropped in 2008. I listen to it because it’s refreshing as fuck. You should try it sometime.
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Brian Says:
Hey Rizoh, does rap.about.com steal from you or you from them? This isn’t the first time I’ve noticed you have the same lists as them, last time I thought they jacked from you but this time I don’t know which came first. Unless you are Henry Adaso, lol.
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Rizoh Says:
^Same person.
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de Says:
how is lil wayne the carter 3 on the most dissapointing list when it won rap album of the year? You make no sense at all.
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