What hiphop album turned you into a Hiphop Head?

[PancakeBrah]

Originally Posted by Sharp

Phrenology by the Roots

Nothing groundbreaking, but it was the first time I really heard the rhythm section matter in a hip hop setting. A lot of those tracks are good as instrumentals

Phrenology is a classic.

Big Boi and Dre Present...OutKast for me. Bought after hearing Ms. Jackson. Basically a greatest hits album with a few new songs. Still my favorite rap artist/group to this day.

Liquid Swords up there too.

Bought illmatic after awhile and thought it was shit. Only listened to NY State of Mind. Can confirm it's good now tho.