The only thing that saves this from being subjected to a lower rating is 'Batman' which I have to admit to somewhat liking. Most of the rest of the album, however, is among the worst hour of hip hop I've heard. If you get through all of this you will probably be hearing OJ's ad-libs in your head which are constant throughout the whole album. Aye! Best Tracks: Batman, I'm Gettin' Money, Washing Powder, Trap Work

I don't know if T-Rock is my favourite rapper, but he would have to be my preferred rapper that few hip hop fans seem to bother checking. As always Rock's rapping is brilliant. If some of these beats were with other rappers it would be mediocre, but T-Rock can make an average beat a good song. The beats do sound a bit cheap maybe, but if you enjoy any previous T-Rock albums this is pretty much along the same lines before his production starting sounding crisper on future albums. The standouts here ain't his best, but it's a really consistent disc. Best Tracks: Act a Fool, 2 Strong, Sewed Up, Bows and Dro, Blazed Up, Eyes of da Master

I'm a fan of Erick Sermon and Keith, but I think that this is one of those albums, like other debuts, that are overrated compared to the albums that followed. His next two albums in my opinion are both better. I've tried to get into this, but apart from the title track and 'Get Lifted' there is little I find memorable throughout the album. Not much pops at all. Best Tracks: The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World, Get Lifted

I've never understood why this has such a worse reputation this his debut in some circles. Unlike GRoDT, there is no theme here among the beats, but personally there is more production on this that I find to be original and enjoyable compared to 50's debut. They also hold up much better in 2013 than they do on his debut. I'm not a fan of 50 on the microphone and as a person I've seen enough evidence to believe he is a garbage human being, but the production is its strength and is strong enough to help this earn a 3/5. Best Tracks: I'm Supposed to Die Tonight, Piggy Bank, Ski Mask Way, Gunz Come Out, Hate It or Love It [G-Unit Remix]

Another #1 album for DMX and again an album slightly inconsistent but still featuring some great tunes. As usual the album begins with some good hardcore hip hop, and these are probably stronger than his previous openers with the Grammy nominated 'Who We Be' being a particular favourite, with 'Trina Moe' and 'We Right Here' being dope also. If you've heard his previous albums you should definitely feel a different vibe to the beats which is a welcome change. The second half of the album falls slightly in quality with a more R&B/Pop feel to the middle of the album particularly, but it's all still solid. 'You Could Be Blind' is probably the one really skippable thing here. Best Tracks: Who We Be, Trina Moe, We Right Here, Shorty Was da Bomb, Damien III, A Minute for Your Son.