LL Cool J's ( \"Radio \" ) was a groundbreaking album that helped bring hip hop to a wider audience.

Eric B. & Rakim's ( \"Paid in Full \" ) is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Run-DMC's ( \"Raising Hell \" ) was a landmark album that helped define the sound of hip hop in the 1980s.

Public Enemy's ( \"It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back \" ) was a politically charged album that challenged the status quo.

N.W.A's ( \"Straight Outta Compton \" ) was a groundbreaking album that helped popularize gangsta rap.

De La Soul's ( \"De La Soul Is Dead \" ) was a critically acclaimed album that helped define the sound of alternative hip hop.

A Tribe Called Quest's ( \"The Low End Theory \" ) is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

LL Cool J's ( \"Mama Said Knock You Out \" ) was a commercial success and helped solidify his status as a hip hop icon.

Public Enemy's ( \"Fear of a Black Planet \" ) was a politically charged album that addressed issues of race and inequality.

Beastie Boys' ( \"Check Your Head \" ) was an eclectic album that showcased the group's diverse musical influences.

Dr. Dre's ( \"The Chronic \" ) was a groundbreaking album that helped popularize G-funk.

Wu-Tang Clan's ( \"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) \" ) was a critically acclaimed album that helped launch the careers of several successful solo artists.

Nas' ( \"Illmatic \" ) is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s ( \"Ready to Die \" ) was a commercial success and helped establish him as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

The Fugees' ( \"The Score \" ) was a commercial success and helped introduce hip hop to a wider audience.