Essential Hip Hop Albums – 2003
Debut Albums
2003 has 2 debut studio albums on the list, from two artist who will have 2 very divergent careers.
Both of these Albums biggest hits feature a verse from Snoog Dogg, who would be making the list but deserves a shout out for his contributions to the rap game either way.
Chingy – Jackpot
Apart of the St. Louis wave of hip hop in the early 2000’s, Chingy Spawned some of the years biggest summer hits. We all have spent some time chillin’ at the Holidae In
Right Thurr –
One Call Away –
Holidae In –
50 Cent – Get Rich or Die Tryin’
The second of the Debut Albums on the list and arguably the best album of the decade, 50 burst onto the scene to take the top spot in the rap game following Jay’s apparent retirement this same year. 50 gives us a great mix of radio hits, and Saturday night bangers.
Patiently Waiting
Many Man
In Da Club
High All The Time
If I Can’t
P.I.M.P
21 Questions
Breakout Album
The next two albums come from artist that had been making music for awhile but just hadn’t broken through to the mainstream until 2003.
T.I. – Trap Muzik
Have you ever heard of Trap Muisc, had you heard of it in 2003? T.I doesn’t think so.
24’s –
Rubber Band Man –
T.I vs T.I.P –
Trap Muzik –
Legends Never Die
Three 6 Mafia – Da Unbreakables
This is the second to last of the Old School Three Six Albums and in my opinion is their best collective project.
They Bout To Find Yo Body
Fuck That Shit
Put Cha D. In Her Mouth
Testin My Gangsta
Outkast – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
The last great project from Outkast.
GhettoMusick
The Way You Move
Hey Ya!
Roses
Pink & Blue
Final Goodbye
Remember when Jay blessed us with the best album of the year and then said he was done making music…. Glad he lied
Jay-Z – The Black Album
Encore
Moment of Clarity
Lucifer
99 Problems
Interlude (PSA)
Best interlude ever?
My 1st Song
This was almost our last Jay track