What was the Last “Perfect” Album We Got in Hip Hop?
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- What was the Last “Perfect” Album We Got in Hip Hop? In this new episode we spoke about what it takes for a rap album to be considered “perfect”. We also highlighted a few recent rap albums that are worthy of the “perfect” rating.
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So true. I made a comment critiquing a video saying I didn’t think it was that good and told them why. Dude hearted my comment and told me that my feedback is greatly appreciated. I already respect for them but after that I have so much respect for them as content creators.
@@DonovanGG__ which video?
That’s exactly what I don’t like about them lol
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Astroworld is a no doubter to me, having tracks like stargazing, no bystanders, sicko mode (when they didn’t make it a meme) and having their own unique style and than having songs like Stop tryna be god, astro thunder, skeletons, and yosemite with that chill lay back vibe . I think that’s the perfect album when you can introduce all those sounds and make it how travis did.
Travis lyrics are so mid. His beats/hooks carry
@@alxgalvn fat fuckin cap. his beats and verses are top tier today for his type of music. When Utopia drops, if it's just as good as Astroworld or even better, it will make him a legend. no doubt.
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@@Belac02 Hell no Travis is trash the beats carry like what A G said
@@yogicentralyt nah yall just hating ofc beat is carrying the artist y’all are delusional at this point Travis Scott has top tier flows and multiple and is at least not a one flow wonder like dababy and Megan the stallion
Circles and swimming were perfect. Truly amazing to see mac miller's progression from a young high school kid making fun stoner rap to making sufisticated high quality meaningful albums. RIP Mac 🙏
yeah but circles wasnt really a rap album, swimming was still but even then it was kinda leaving that genre a bit
Gotta be Swimming for me! Every song is amazing. Not a single skip
Yup a classic album needs influence, a perfect album doesn't.
Musically or like starting conversations?
@@-Scrapper-definitely conversation > musically
Alfredo, DAMN, IGOR, and DAYTONA are a handful of the most perfect albums we've received in the last few years. Every single one of those albums gets better with each listen and really has no skips.
King Vons welcome to O’block is the last classic album put out
EASILY
DAMN is no where near perfect
damn is not perfect lol
@@alxgalvn mid
Dope session! You guys debate so smoothly. Highly commendable
I know it’s a newish project but Melt My Eyes See Your Future is perfect, literally my favorite album of the 2020’s so far
Chicken tenders
Agreed
nah denzel is trash
And Walkin is my favorite track of the year so far. Denzel is unbelievably consistent
@@Perry.... Holy W, me too. Well The Heart Pt.5 might have it beat now but it’s too early to tell
I can count on one hand the number of albums that I would consider “perfect,” let alone just rap albums, but I can’t say I’d change much of anything off Circles. Even if its not a perfect album, its definitely the perfect send-off.
Massive w
i must ask, what are your perfect albums
@@johnnyneptune2730
Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On
Nirvana - In Utero
Purple Rain - Prince
Kid A - Radiohead
For Hip Hop I’d definitely go Lauryn Hill (if u wanna count that) and TPAB. I wouldn’t be mad at 36 Chambers either
@@jimwarddeegin1417 those are classic and half of those aren’t perfect
@@iceninekills1156 exactly mane
Most definitely needed this one!
Astroworld is the most perfect in recent years. Not a miss on it and it meshes amazingly together. If you don’t like Travis I understand not thinking this but for anybody that does, they’ll most likely agree with me
Fr. Astroworld was phenomenal
They dead ass just clickbaited astroworls
Never watching another video
@@alieniverson8139 True but I think Igor was a tad better. My opinion tho still Astroworld was a crazy record
Mid
I like this video a lot, very hard to choose. Astroworld and KSG are both No skip albums for me, but I would probably go Astrowrold, as I think it is a complete album in which every song makes sense and has a purpose. Love the vids, keep up the grind 🔥
astroworld has 0 misses
lmao
underrated asf bruh best podcast ive ever listened/watched🙌🏽
Alfredo, Mangers on McNichols, SIMBI, recent Injusry Reserve, and All My Heroes Are Cornballs+LP! are all up there for me
Y’all are improving QUICKLY
I really enjoy y'all topics and videos 💯
I'm glad Lu brought up the possibility of a perfect release not selling many copies or not needing 5 years to be solidified as perfect because an album that fits that perfectly for me is Free Weezy Album by Lil Wayne. To me, it's not a classic because it doesn't check the boxes that I feel like a classic album requires (such as being culturally relevant for years to come and being a subject of influence on either the genre or artists), but it's surely a perfect album, one of five 10/10s i have out of almost 500 albums listened to.
However, on the flipside you have an album like ASTROWORLD. I like this album and think it's solid but not amazing or perfect for sure, but it's a big enough album both saleswise and relevancywise that it's definitely a classic album. It's probably a little early still, but the album cycle has been far gone but the album is still a huge milestone in hip-hop's history. It's definitely gonna be a classic if it isn't already one.
To Pimp A Butterfly, respectfully.
Once I understood the concept and realized Kendrick pieced a poem into it as well that led to his conversation with Tupac; It is only right I play that album from the beginning til the very last second of it. No, it is not an album I play everyday. I listen to DAMN more than TPAB actually, especially riding in the car but if we are talking perfection. To Pimp A Butterfly is really in that conversation for me. Along with Ye Graduation, Eminem The Eminem Show (I’m not even an Em fan), Lil Wayne Carter II, Jay Z BluePrint, Nas Illmatic, etc.
It’s just my opinion; I’m a little old school, too.
not old school just kinda basic
@@aerpods Obviously you’re no hip hop fan, basic? I mean I dont think that every old schoo project was gold, of course many albums don’t aged well, but Paid and Full, Marshall Matters LP, Illmatic, 36 Chambers, Paul’s Boutique, Stankonia, The Black Album, All Things Apart, Madvillain, The Low End Theory are perfect albums, timeless masterpieces, so you’re wrong... BRO!
@@goh02 he didn’t say any of those albums though man 🤷♂️ if he said those i wouldn’t have said basic
@@aerpods You don't understand before you attack like a Rottweiler ,sweetheart the albums Bam Jones said should be on the basic footnotes of a fine-tune,well filled palate hip-hop listener.
Rakim,Nasty Nas,Mf DOOM,Slim Shady,Wu -Tang,Jay-Z,Immortal Technique along with two dozen other artists have created the finest hip-hop albums out of the hundreds of thousands of motherfuckers in the genre.
Gotta be honest, I feel blueprint is just alright as an album - reasonable doubt is leagues ahead for me
Magic for me was almost perfect 9 amazing NaS songs, no skipables ❤️ ❤️❤️
Kids see ghosts is perfect imo. Having only seven songs leaves little room for error.
I can’t wait till these guys get 100k subs
These two are the best at what they do and it’s not even close 👏🏾
EARL SWEATSHIRT - SOME RAP SONGS 🤷🏿♂️
I'm surprised you didn't mention CARE FOR ME by Saba because its what put him on the map as a really great rapper from songs like FIGHTER and PROM/KING. The subject matter is very personal and deep as well, as if Saba wants you to emotionally feel what he's been through. It feels like Swimming x2 in my opinion.
W take
One of my favorite albums for sure, as well as Swimming.
yes guys loving itttt
I predict the NFR Podcast is destined to blow up
4real
We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Ur Service gets mad forgotten.
Perfect album to me.
The last perfect hip hop album we got imo (other than SIMBI) was either Circles or Igor. The last perfect album in general imo was probably Red (TV) or Silk Sonic and it's funny that both of them came out on the same day.
i personally don’t consider circles and igor as hip hop but they are both perfect
This episode is already a classic!!!!
this is the only podcast where i can just sit down and just enjoy for long periods of time. love your content and respect your grind so much
Ka - Descendants of Cain. It's a very different style of rap, but it's absolutely perfect for what he was aiming to achieve.
Good video ! Can you guys make a video about good summer hip hop song please ??
so glad you guys mentioned "sometimes i might be introvert"
Melt My Eyez has no flaws
It’s up there for sure
U know how back in the 80s and 90s there used to be those underground radio stations with guys that would talk about rock music? U guys are that for rap/hip hop. True students of the art
mr morale and the big steppers is coming ya'll...thats gon be a perfect album.
Lower them expectations bruh, it's been 5 years, nobody has no idea how this is going to be.
@@thedon0516 have faith dawg🤣🤣.. even if the album ain't good I just wanna hear he's thoughts on the current world..
@@kongking1877 I'm super excited but the closer we get, the more worried I get. Like, we actually bout to get this shit lol. At this point, I don't care of this album is his best or his worst or in the middle, for the most part I just want the album to be worth the 5 year wait FIRST, THEN, over time we can talk about where it ranks
@@thedon0516 Hope for the best,prepare for the worst.
K-dot might make a perfect album for himself,ten years later,he might think ,this album encapsulates me.It might not be perfect for others,cause K-Dot hibernation/alienation for introspection of his tainted soul might not fit you,Kenny is a legend,he produces art for hip hop every time ,yet I dont fuck with Mona Lisa though .
You know what I'm saying ?
Well what’d you think
nice to see my favourite album of all time represented 😊
Perfect to me means ZERO skips. And I don’t mean like it’s a song that you like and don’t skip it. I mean like it’s a song that you can recall when someone says the title, or where a single line or verse or chorus sticks with you well after the 5th listen
Flowerboy
Kids See Ghosts
Saturation II
Are three that come to mind
Saturation ll definitely has skips
Cilvia demo has no skips as a mixtape
@@iceninekills1156 which song on Sat II?
@@AB-tt6dv queer teeth Jesus swamp and Tokyo
I never ever skip TPAB and CMIYGL too
To be fair I didn’t listen to the little simz project but for me it’s call me if you get lost. For me it’s flawless and was a breath of fresh of air for Tyler to return to a more rap based album, while also utilizing the mastery of the production side hes developed over the years.
Man I just don’t see it on IGOR. I feel like I’m missing out because everyone talks how great it is and I just do not feel that album at all. It doesn’t keep my attention.
Since nobody mentioned it I will…VICTORY LAP, is the perfect album. No skips, content, perfect amount of tracks, substance, production, thee whole package.
Naww
I agree
Tru...really slept on
I’m be honest I’m surprised y’all mentioned “RUN THE JEWELS” 💎 I feel they are so underrated be it the fact their music is in the trailer for Black Panther back in 2018
No way they are underrated. They sell out arenas. lol
@@john_foster man if I ask anybody I know only 1/10 going say they know run the jewels. Yeah there music is in high demand and the industry loves them plus there fans, but as far as the mass is concerned they should be more recognized. Dope group either way. It’s just not everyone has great taste in music like us. 💪🏾😂💿
Melt my eyes !
Some Rap Songs to me is genuinely perfect.
Agreed
also here to say melt my eyes see your future is a perfect album
For me the last perfect hip-hop album i’ve heard was from 2020 by Boldy James & Sterling Toles - Manger on McNichols
Ayy 100k is just around the corner boys!
Whats the album behind luca that is white backround with the two guys in the middle
I watch NFR for banger, concise takes like:
“a classic is more of an outstanding body of work that’s been considered by the masses to be outstanding after years of consideration”
All killer, no filler boys🤝
I agree with sometimes I might be introvert being great, but I would argue that grey area was more consistent for me, IMO grey area is a 10/10
Ik lot of people don't talk about it but Alfredo by Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist is almost a perfect "rap" album. At first listen I through it was a solid record, nothing to crazy about it but as soon as re-listen months later I was blown away on how smooth the quality of the album it really is. Also I do think Little Simz last record SIMBI is the last "perfect" rap album that we got so far in the 2020s
Isn‘t Alfredo just 7 songs? Imo that‘s too short to call it an album 🤔
@@Citygbb what would it be then
@@jarrettross541 felt more like an EP but u know that‘s just my opinion I think an album should have at least 10 songs to call it an album..
@@Citygbb it has 10 songs on it lmao and a extended play is 2-5 songs and less than 30 mins
@@Citygbb It's 10 songs, if you wonna count the vinyl version, it comes with an extra track and that will be 11 songs in total
I'm so glad other people think kids see ghosts is perfect
Spilligion from Spillage Village. This album is so underrated
I’d say Donda and I can tell 2-3 yrs from now everyone will talk about that summer 21’ rollout
rollout was cool, lots of good tracks also, but the album is WAY to long
The “rollout” isnt gonna matter to anyone who didn’t experience it. The only thing that should matter is the music. Only kanye fans do this.
Hell no and I’m a massive kanye fan, probably his most boring album ever
True not everyone will say this a classic but personally for me this will be memorable. Def a long track list and can be shortened but the standout tracks are phenomenal
@@chandler119 definitely, this era of ye is wack, everything seems rushed and all over the place. it lost the quality that we've seen before
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST - WE GOT IT FROM HERE THANK U 4 YOUR SERVICE (2016)
for me it’s igor… every moment matters and is super interesting
The most recent PERFECT album for me was All My Heroes are Dead by RA the Rugged Man. That album was actually nearly perfect. At first I gave it a 9 or so, but with time I'm giving it a 10. The only reason I couldn't give him the 10 was because of the beat selection but the album was meant to have that sounds so there it is. No wasted bars. No apologies. Purposeful. A perfect return, and better execution than before. All that.
Whole lotta red
Ohh hell nah
@@koomjorge oh hell yeah
pinata imo absolutely perfect front to back. alfredo very good (8.5/10) but some tracks are lacking.
Last time I experienced a WOW moment while first consume an album, it would be 2014 forrest hills drive
good video
Next up I think perfect track would be great my personal perfect track is reborn from cudi and ye man its gotten me through tough times and it means alot to me but I want to know what you guys think
Swimming is my favourite album of all time
most recent perfect hh album for me would be TPAB, and overall would be the 2018 version of twin fantasy
Every video I watch there’s always at least one word ant pronounces funny or uses in a way I don’t think makes complete sense 😂 I’m not sure if it’s a cultural thing or what but I love it.
Today it was “vunerable”
Self care // Oblivion feels like walking in empty void.
Simple Answer: Astroworld
I like Circles wayyyy more than Swimming
Sorry…. no
Circles is so beautiful and really underrated
@@altaccount7465 how you gonna say “no” to someone’s opinion?
@@nix3001 obviously it’s an opinion, and you could have your bias…. But swimming is clearly the better album overall wether you prefer it or not
I consider Rtj2 to be their best album and overall a classic. I waited to hear Simbi being a classic. I know the term is thrown everywhere but I can't complain. The experience was unique and it was the 1st time hearing Little Simz. In my opinion I consider Miles by Blu and Exile to be a classic album too because of the dense topics and amazing vivid imagery. If you didn't hear it I recommend it 😅. I consider Bandana being better than Alfredo because it has more bangers.
Daytona is a very good album but is not a classic for me because the features didn't stand up too much.
IGOR, CMIYGL, Daytona, KSG, and Off Season immediately come to mind
Everything you named is a classic imo expect for off season and CMIYGL, only because those are really recent and they should stand to test the time, but they are both great albums and in my opinion are aging well
astroworld is def the last perfect album
you should do a video on if tiktok ruins music (especially hip hop!)
Were all alone in this togheter
dude it’s crazy how beloved astroworld is
I'm a tough critic. Probably the last truly perfect album that is widely known in the genre would be To Pimp A Butterfly. But the five that come to mind that are damn close that came out post TPAB are Rodeo, Luv is Rage 2, TA13OO, and Igor. My personal preference would also include Please Excuse me for Being Antisocial, but that's a bit of a hot take when it comes to "musical perfection".
Nah u actually right with PEMFBA that was a 10/10 imo from Intro to War Baby no misses
I am not a tough critic, but I do think there's no such thing as a downright perfect album, idk it just rubs me the wrong way to say an album is perfect when someone else might think there's like 3 skips on it, or even the artists themselves think they could have implemented something better, it just comes down to what you like, how well the album is executed, how coherent it is, and especially how much connection you have to the album. For me personally projects like TPAB, Rodeo, MBDTF (and like 5 more but I'm not gonna name every single one lol) are perfect cause I wouldn't change anything about them, but some people might not like them at all so yeah idk 😅
Luv is Rage 2 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
No way bro said luv is rage 2 😂😂😂
Honestly i agree with the Roddy album. It's so fucking good and catchy. Honestly AOTY when released
Daytona and Bandana from the past five years that comes to mine
Peoples sleep on Freddie Kane
imo SIMBI and IGOR are the last two perfect records (haven't listened to RTJ4 though)
ill have to give it to CLB ngl
Thanks for making me laugh
Clipping- visions of bodies being burned was the last perfect hip hop album in my opinion.
Clipping is sooooo underated man
@Caddis Moody that’s true. They got one of the best discographies of the last decade as well.
@@felix-barth1279 it's incredible how barely anyone knows about them
In this decade so far Burden of Proof,Savage Mode 2 Alfredo and CMWYGL are perfect album that came out in the 2020es
no respectfully
@@sg_steven5094 wym?
When does the black Star album come out?
May 9th
DAMN.
No body talking about melodic blue
rtj4 by run the jewls, bandana freddie gibbs, sometimes i might be introvert lil simz ---- 3 albums i hadnt heard yet
ronald 6 dogs changed my life fosho
To me a masterpiece and a perfect album are 2 different things, a masterpiece is a work of outstanding artistry or skill, but not necessarily flawless, unlike a perfect album
It's actually the other way around tho
@@zero-ui1ew nah bro
Definition of perfect: being entirely without fault or defect : FLAWLESS
Definition of masterpiece: a work done with extraordinary skill
Idk if they talk about this but IMO without warning is 10/10
Alfredo or Bandana from Freddie for sure
My turn-lil baby
Nav good intentions
Every video I watch there’s always at least one word ant pronounces funny or uses in a way I don’t think makes complete sense 😂 I’m not sure if it’s a cultural thing or what but I love it.
Today it was “vunerable” I kept rewinding it because it was making me laugh lol
Igor
we need more FREE SMOKE videos
so where exactly are the flaws on The life of Pablo?
there are none
For me, the only two perfect hiphop albums are College Dropout and Good Kid, Maad City
only 2 ever? damn ok, kind of interesting choices though
like dropout and late registration are pretty equal to me... i might even think LR is better. what makes it not perfect for you?
also what do you think excludes TPAB from being perfect?
@@vivifrfx1530 Totally fair. Interestingly enough, I feel like LR is his weakest album. I know thats controversial but it just feels like CD B-Sides that deserved to be cut. And TPAB is really close, but a little front loaded for me. I love them all, but I personally find the first half so much better than the second. I know, weird opinions. What are your perfect albums?
Sometimes I might be Introvert is pretty damn close to perfect and came out like a couple months ago
80k!!!
Daytona!