It’s very important in hip hop to start off with a bang as most of todays established artists debut albums have been great albums. I’m going to look at what I think are the 10 greatest solo debut hip hop albums of all time.
Click on album title for download. Big L password is “reality”.
#10
KRS-One had shown us how great he was on the mic with Boogie Down Productions. This showed us that he could do it by himself too. Most of his other efforts pale in comparison to this classic. This is one of my favorite albums of all time.
#9
Few thought Ghostface would be the one carrying Wu Tang on his back in its later days. This album is a true classic and a must for any Wu Tang Clan fan. Raekwon gives his fare share of bars on this as Ghostface did on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.
#8
This is the only album Big L was able to bless us with while he was alive. Released in 1995 it is real east coast classic. It was gritty and Big L showcased his lyrical talent and his horror-core rap style.
#7
This is Wu Tang member Raekwon’s first solo effort, with some assistance form Ghostface Killah. This album was also released in 1995. It’s raw lyricism, amazing storytelling and gritty production makes it a standout album of the 90s.
#6
This album had to make the list without a doubt. Released in 1993, it was a juggernaut of an album selling over 5 million copies. Dr. Dre was in top form for the production and Snoop was as smooth as could be on the vocals.
Part 2 coming soon.
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The Hip Hop Post 
August 25, 2008 at 3:20 am
Whats the password for the Big L album?
August 25, 2008 at 1:24 pm
The password is “reality”. Says it up top.