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Aug 26, 2015 · Presenting DX’s picks for the 30 best underground Hip Hop albums dropped since the year 2000.
- MF Doom. 516 votes. A master of intricate rhyme schemes and intricate storytelling, MF Doom is known for his enigmatic persona and often wears a signature metal-mask on stage.
- Big L. 493 votes. The late Big L was a Harlem-based rapper known for his fierce wordplay and intricate lyricism. He gained fame in the early '90s during the golden age of hip-hop through his association with D.I.T.C.
- Immortal Technique. 426 votes. With razor-sharp political commentary, controversial opinions, and thought-provoking lyrics, Peruvian-American rapper Immortal Technique has been challenging the status quo ever since entering the underground hip-hop scene in the early 2000s.
- Jedi Mind Tricks. 239 votes. Jedi Mind Tricks have carved their niche with thought-provoking lyrics and an innovative sound that combines hardcore beats with raw, emotional storytelling.
- Eminem. 12,448 votes. A groundbreaking lyricist and storyteller, this Detroit native quickly rose to fame with his unique blend of dark humor, personal experiences, and intricate wordplay.
- 50 Cent. 7,674 votes. Rising from a tumultuous background in Queens, New York, this rapper gained massive success in the early 2000s with his gritty tales of street life and catchy hooks.
- Nas. 7,861 votes. A revered lyricist since his classic debut album in the '90s, this Queensbridge MC continued to cement his status as one of rap's greatest poets throughout the 2000s.
- Outkast. 1,340 votes. This innovative duo from Atlanta consistently pushed the boundaries of hip-hop throughout the 2000s with their eclectic mix of funk, soul, and electronic influences.
- Madvillain – Madvillainy (2004) Sprawling, ambitious, dense, funny, and consistently refreshing, MF Doom and Madlib’s 2004 collaboration Madvillainy represented the crescendo of an amorphous movement, capturing the inventive spirit of the American underground through a set of uncompromisingly weird and adventurous sounds.
- Cannibal Ox – The Cold Vein (2001) Though released in months prior to 9/11, Cannibal Ox’s seminal Cold Vein may as well have sonically predicted the disastrous days ahead.
- Aesop Rock – Labor Days (2001) Shouldering high expectations after his touted signing to Def Jux, Long Island wordsmith Aesop Rock delivered a career defining statement in Labor Days, an album that expanded on his trademark abstraction while dipping further into his favorite themes (modern labor, the effects of city living on the psyche, artistic creation) and a kind of lucidity nonexistent on previous releases.
- Company Flow – Funcrusher Plus (1997) Before El-P took the reins of Def Jux and assaulted listeners as a solo artist, he and cohorts Bigg Jus and Mr. Len crafted one of independent Hip-Hop’s most aggressive and indelible statements, an anti-mainstream screed that expressed its dissatisfaction in every ounce of its being.
Hip hop heads rank the best underground rappers of all time, from MF DOOM, Mos Def and Aesop Rock, to Kool Keith, El-P and Roc Marciano.
From the socially charged verses of Black Star’s Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star to the experimental soundscapes of Dr. Octagon’s Dr. Octagonecologyst, here are the top 50 best underground hip hop albums of all time.
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Mar 22, 2022 · J-Live - The Best Part (Triple Threat Productions, 2001) This is one of the most slept-on Hip Hop albums ever, and it is one of the best of the 2000s. The Best Part was recorded between 1996 to 1999, featuring production by Prince Paul, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock.
