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People often confuse rap with hip hop. Rap is an element of Hip Hop, but not Hip Hop itself. Hip Hop, as purists know, is composed of four primary elements: DJ Skills (Turntablism), Breakdance, MC skills (Rap), and the art of Graffiti. Other elements have been added over time to the culture of hip hop, including the “5th Element”, Skateboarding.

I think it’s good to categorize things. To be able to identify the elements that make up the whole. It’s important to have an analytical mind, after all.

So, let’s analyze and objectively answer an important question. What are the best rap albums ever? I have a few ideas, but you might know better than anyone else. Let the world know in the comments below. What are the best rap albums ever?

Measure by the following standards: lyricism, delivery, impact, and content.

• Lyricism: The vocabulary of the rapper. His words. His use of poetic devices within his words.
• Delivery: The flocabulary of the rapper. How does he say what he says? Timbre, tone, and rhythm should be addressed in this category.
• Impact: The reach and engagement of the rapper. Does what he rap matter? How has it mattered?
• Content: The stuff the rapper raps about. What is the message itself? Why would the rapper rap on this subject?

So what are the best rap ablums, ever?

Beyonce: Halo

Kelly Clarkson: Already Gone

The same beat. Two artists. One track is better. Which one?

I’ll have to cast my vote on Beyonce’s Halo. Sorry Kelly. Not your fault your producer sold the same background track to two superstars. But we have to admit, Halo is the shit, don’t you think?

Even your favorite rapper has a favorite rapper. Many have claimed the title, but who has been elected? BEST RAPPER ALIVE.

The Best Rapper Alive: Jay Z? Snoop Dogg? Nas? Andre 3000? Slug from Atmosphere? Del from the Heiroglyphics? Gift of Gab from Blackalicious? Lil Wayne? You decide!

Even your favorite rapper has a favorite rapper. Name yours in the comments below. Tournament ends January 1, 2010. Until that time, the title will be held by 2Mex from Visionaries and Of Mexican Descent notoriety. The results of your comments will be absolutely binding. The tournament winner will hold the title until the next year, or his death.

The Inaugural Best Rapper Alive Battle has begun.

The best rap albums of all time. This isn’t an all inclusive list yet. Add your thoughts in the comments. If you don’t have these albums, be sure to pick ‘em up through the link. Right on.

The Best Rap Albums of All Time are:

Artifacts: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Roots: Things Fall Apart

Boogie Down Productions: Criminal Minded

Busta Rhymes: When Disaster Strikes

De la Soul: De la Soul is Dead

Geto Boys: We Can’t Be Stopped

Gza: Liquid Swords

The Pharcyde: Bizarre Ride II

Clipse: We Got It 4 Cheap: Volume 1

Clipse: We Got It 4 Cheap: Volume 2

Nas: Illmatic

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