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This list was derived based on album sales, relevancy, Billboard charts, art, quality, and overall organized sound of the album. There is no particular order or rank for the list, just 10 of the year’s best albums from my perspective. These are not album reviews meaning I am not critiquing the albums. For my thoughts and criticism on the albums, go to my music reviews. Big Sean - Dark Sky Paradise   Although you haven't heard much from Sean in the latest months of the year, he's definitely have had a great year. Sean released his third studio album Dark Sky Paradise on February 24, 2015 and well, he's been waaaay up, blessed since having over 300,000 in sales. The lead single "I Don't F*** With You" shot straight up the charts going platinum 3x making fans anticipate the album. The follow up singles; Paradise, Blessings, Play No Games, and One Man Can Change the World all topped the music charts at their release time. Dark Sky Paradise is certi...

I'm First in foremost you cannot be considered the greatest of anything if you're not recognized. No that doesn't mean the more titles you have determined your greatness, but a substantial amount of people should agree before calling you the greatest. Why? "Great" people influence more people and greater people. Great people skills ultimately are recognized before their name. For example; Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest, and during his time I'm sure there was a person that could've beaten him, but that doesn't mean that they have more skills than Jordan. If greatness was determined by one time frame, one game, one accolade, and one album, than a lot of "Greats" wouldn't or would be “Great.” Time ultimately shows your talent, work ethics, being able to withstand even under pressure. You could be the best basketball player in the world but if no one sees it, you're only great to yourself, and if you don't compete h...

Lupe Fiasco - Pharaoh Height Political rapper Lupe Fiasco released early this morning a new mixtape titled Pharaoh Height . Of course with a name and cover art like that, conscious minds are forced to take a listen. Lupe is known for his wide range of sounds and thought provoking topics, so this comes as no surprise that this mixtape does that also. I enjoyed Pharaoh Height . The mixtape delivers in lyrical content that many would argue as true "hip hop." Normally I can't sit through an entire Lupe tape without turning it off or skipping the songs, because sometimes he can just do too much, in my opinion, but not on Pharaoh Height . Many artist mention political and mind control topics, but lack an explanation. Not Lupe, he's straight to the point and is in dept about the topics that he address on the tape, reminding audiences of the old Lupe, just with a newer flow. I like it, nice job Lupe!