Unlike most hip-hop albums of its era, "Enta Da Stage" eschewed confrontational raps and opted for a brooding, electrifying brand of hip-hop. SV's experimentation with neo-soul and quirky raps flung the door open for groups such as Little Brother and Tanya Morgan. Xzibit molds his voice into a gruff instrument, overpowering the beats when necessary. While his cousin Ice Cube was busy stirring up the gangsta rap scene, Del was laying the foundation for what would become a healthy alternative-hip-hop landscape. A combination of Juvie's melodic flow and Cash Money's high-end production made " Degreez" a Southern rap favorite in This mid-career success for The Roots was a huge step forward from the righteous fury of their first three LPs. Despite a Grammy snub, it was well received by fans, critics, and peers. It's a portrait of the jungle through the eyes of the prey. Fame proved elusive for the Brooklyn emcee, but Jeru's talent and Premier's mind-blowing compositions made his debut one of the quintessential '90s hip-hop albums. Most of the album was recorded in a closet without air conditioning, which imbues it with a raw feeling. Raw, uncut, and X-rated tales of female conquests abound.
Put these two together and nobody could screw it up. El-P is really good at rapping and excellent at making beats. Few albums are worthy of the title "greatest," while others are good enough to make the list.