Hip Hop Albums of the 1980s

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.