In terms of the diversity and volume of certifiable classic albums, is this the greatest year in hip-hop history? There's an argument to be made for a lot of different years (1986, 1988, etc.) but there were so many landmark albums (including classic debuts) from artists all over the map that are considered classics today. The case can be made.

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Other notable singles:

Warren G, "Regulate"

Keith Murray, "The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World"

O.C., "Time's Up"

Ice Cube, "What Can I Do? (Remix)"

Craig Mack, "Flava In Ya Ear" and "Get Down"

. . . And I know I'm leaving several classics off the list.

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Oh hell yes!!! You definitely don't hear hip hop like this anymore!

Actually, '93 & '94 were fantastic years for hip-hop.

Wu-Tang Clan - '36 Chambers',,,,,doesn't get any better than that.

I made the exact thread geving props to this year just yesteray on another forum. I was gonna post it here but no need to now ...

Here is a snippet of what I posted:

1994 gave us some of the best One hit Wonders also. Like Ahmad's Back In The Day, Domino's Getto Jam, Craig Mack' Flava in ya Ear. Shyheim's On and On, Pistol Grip Pump, Afro Puff and of course the greatest song of all-time "TOOSTEE ROLL."

LittleBLUECorvette said:

The Diary

Indeed.

uPtoWnNY said:

Actually, '93 & '94 were fantastic years for hip-hop.

Wu-Tang Clan - '36 Chambers',,,,,doesn't get any better than that.

In fact I almost think of 93 and 94 in a continuum. The albums from that year included:

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Need to remember business people like Monica Lynch and Steve Rifkind for giving these grimy records a chance.

Cinny said:

Need to remember business people like Monica Lynch and Steve Rifkind for giving these grimy records a chance.

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Musicslave said:

Cinny said:

Need to remember business people like Monica Lynch and Steve Rifkind for giving these grimy records a chance.

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That's THE difference between then and now.