CD-Charts Position 1

Not 4 Sale (Advisory)

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: Kardinal Offishall

Release Date September 09, 2008

CD-Charts Position 2

Troubadour

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: K'naan

Release Date January 13, 2009

CD-Charts Position 3
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The Dusty Foot Philosopher

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: K'Naan

Release Date June 07, 2005
I normally don't go for hip hop and I hardly ever give 5 stars, but quality trumps genre any day, and this is some great stuff. Musically influenced by hip hop beats and his native Somalia, he manages to keep them successfully distinct. When he does merge them, it is with skill and style and wit. Too often merged styles end up sounding muddy, but not here.

The lyrics are poetic. He deals with some very serious subjects, but manages to inject humour and pragmatism without cheapening the message.

Finally, the album works well as a whole, not just a collection of songs, though you'll probably want to add some singles to your playlists.

Enjoy!

CD-Charts Position 4
Average Rating:

While You Were Sleeping

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: Classified

Release Date November 06, 2007
I normally don't go for hip hop and I hardly ever give 5 stars, but quality trumps genre any day, and this is some great stuff. Musically influenced by hip hop beats and his native Somalia, he manages to keep them successfully distinct. When he does merge them, it is with skill and style and wit. Too often merged styles end up sounding muddy, but not here.

The lyrics are poetic. He deals with some very serious subjects, but manages to inject humour and pragmatism without cheapening the message.

Finally, the album works well as a whole, not just a collection of songs, though you'll probably want to add some singles to your playlists.

Enjoy!

CD-Charts Position 5
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Water Street

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: Sweatshop Union

Release Date October 14, 2008
I normally don't go for hip hop and I hardly ever give 5 stars, but quality trumps genre any day, and this is some great stuff. Musically influenced by hip hop beats and his native Somalia, he manages to keep them successfully distinct. When he does merge them, it is with skill and style and wit. Too often merged styles end up sounding muddy, but not here.

The lyrics are poetic. He deals with some very serious subjects, but manages to inject humour and pragmatism without cheapening the message.

Finally, the album works well as a whole, not just a collection of songs, though you'll probably want to add some singles to your playlists.

Enjoy!

CD-Charts Position 6
Average Rating:

Exit

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: K-Os

Release Date March 26, 2002
Amazing album. Although it doesn't do as well as his second album, Joyful Rebellion, this CD isn't bad at all. He has a large variety music and the music shows his flexibilty and talent.

I would have given a 4 for this album if this were any other artist, but because of his originality and creativity, I'm givin this album a 5.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Talkin' Honky Blues

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: Buck 65

Release Date September 16, 2003
What Bob Dylan was to rock in the 1960s, Buck 65 is to hip-hop---or would be, if anybody were paying attention. Buck brings a unique point of view, inventive and endlessly surprising rhymes, great themes, and a gorgeous musical backdrop to this, his best record. Revolutionary stuff that *ought* to be transforming hip hop as we speak. For the matter, it doesn't matter if you give two hoots about hip hop; this album is on a plateau of its own, and should blow away ANYONE who likes the idea of music that is every bit as sharply-observed and complex as literature. As good as it gets.

CD-Charts Position 8
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The Dusty Foot Philosopher

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: K'Naan

Release Date May 20, 2008
What Bob Dylan was to rock in the 1960s, Buck 65 is to hip-hop---or would be, if anybody were paying attention. Buck brings a unique point of view, inventive and endlessly surprising rhymes, great themes, and a gorgeous musical backdrop to this, his best record. Revolutionary stuff that *ought* to be transforming hip hop as we speak. For the matter, it doesn't matter if you give two hoots about hip hop; this album is on a plateau of its own, and should blow away ANYONE who likes the idea of music that is every bit as sharply-observed and complex as literature. As good as it gets.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Atlantis: Hymns for Disco

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: K Os

Release Date February 20, 2007
What Bob Dylan was to rock in the 1960s, Buck 65 is to hip-hop---or would be, if anybody were paying attention. Buck brings a unique point of view, inventive and endlessly surprising rhymes, great themes, and a gorgeous musical backdrop to this, his best record. Revolutionary stuff that *ought* to be transforming hip hop as we speak. For the matter, it doesn't matter if you give two hoots about hip hop; this album is on a plateau of its own, and should blow away ANYONE who likes the idea of music that is every bit as sharply-observed and complex as literature. As good as it gets.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Collected

CD-Charts > Music > Rap and Hip-Hop
by: K-os

Release Date July 17, 2007
What Bob Dylan was to rock in the 1960s, Buck 65 is to hip-hop---or would be, if anybody were paying attention. Buck brings a unique point of view, inventive and endlessly surprising rhymes, great themes, and a gorgeous musical backdrop to this, his best record. Revolutionary stuff that *ought* to be transforming hip hop as we speak. For the matter, it doesn't matter if you give two hoots about hip hop; this album is on a plateau of its own, and should blow away ANYONE who likes the idea of music that is every bit as sharply-observed and complex as literature. As good as it gets.