Playlist: Rap: 100 Cult Albums

Jeff Bass, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Eminem, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Aaron Lepley, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mr. B, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Bass, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Marky Bass, Producer

℗ 1999 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Carlton Ridenhour, ComposerLyricist - Eric Sadler, ComposerLyricist - Public Enemy, MainArtist - James Henry Boxley III, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Norman L. Rogers, ComposerLyricist - Carl Rider, Producer

℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Marvin Isley, ComposerLyricist - C. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Christopher Jasper, ComposerLyricist - Ernest Isley, ComposerLyricist - Ronald Isley, ComposerLyricist - RUDOLPH ISLEY, ComposerLyricist - O'Kelly Isley Jr., ComposerLyricist - Kendrick Lamar, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Rahki, Producer

℗ 2014 Aftermath/Interscope (Top Dawg Entertainment)

C. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Kanye West, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Miri Ben-Ari, Violin, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - John Legend, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Dawson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Curtis Lundy, ComposerLyricist - Tasuya Sato, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eugene Toale, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2004 UMG Recordings, Inc.

The RZA, Arranger - Hassan, Producer - Tony Gillis, Mastering Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Dennis Coles, Composer - Dennis Coles, Lyricist - Corey Woods, Composer - Corey Woods, Lyricist - C. Evans, Composer - C. Evans, Lyricist - Ghostface Killah, Arranger - Ghostface Killah featuring Raekwon, Performer - Tony Prendatt, Mixing Engineer - Tony Prendatt, Recording Engineer - Sonny Burke, Composer - Sonny Burke, Lyricist

(P) 1999 Razor Sharp Records LLC

Earthtone III, Producer - D. Sheats, Composer - D. Sheats, Lyricist - A. Patton, Composer - A. Patton, Lyricist - A. Benjamin, Composer - A. Benjamin, Lyricist - OutKast, Performer

(P) 2000 Arista Records LLC

Regina Davenport, A&R Coordinator - Darrick "D.L." Warfield, Art Director - Donny Mathis, Guitar - Preston Crump, Bass - Brian Gardener, Mastering Engineer - Antwan Patton, Composer - Antwan Patton, Lyricist - OutKast featuring Raekwon, Vocal - Bernasky Wall, Recording Engineer - Corey Woods, Composer - Corey Woods, Lyricist - André Benjamin, Composer - André Benjamin, Lyricist - Morton Stevens, Composer - Morton Stevens, Lyricist - Neal H. Pogue, Mixing Engineer - Antonio "LA" Reid, Executive Producer - Kawan "KP" Prather, A&R Director - Rico Lumpkin, Mixing Engineer - Organized Noize, Lyricist - Organized Noize, Executive Producer - Organized Noize, Composer - Organized Noize, Producer - Organized Noize, Programmer - Kevin Parker, Recording Engineer - Jim Brick, Edited By - Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Executive Producer - OutKast, Executive Producer

(P) 1998 Arista Records LLC

3-2, Co-Producer - Bernard Freeman, Composer - Bernard Freeman, Lyricist - C. Barriere, Composer - C. Barriere, Lyricist - Chad Butler, Composer - Chad Butler, Lyricist - N.O. Joe, Mixing Engineer - Pimp C, Producer - UGK (Underground Kingz), Performer

(P) 1996 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

David Kennedy, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marlon Williams, ComposerLyricist - Marley Marl, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Karras, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - LL Cool J, Producer, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivan "Doc" Rodriguez, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James Mccants, ComposerLyricist - Leroy Mccants, ComposerLyricist - Bob Erwin, ComposerLyricist - Everette, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - DJ Clash, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bob Ervin, Producer, Assistant Producer

℗ 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc.

JOE SAMPLE, ComposerLyricist - Tony Pizarro, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Moses, Producer - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - Df Master Tee, Producer

℗ 1995 Interscope Records

Shawn Carter, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy Jr., ComposerLyricist - Alphonso Mizell, ComposerLyricist - Dennis Lussier, ComposerLyricist - Kanye West, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Jay-Z, MainArtist - Freddie Perren, ComposerLyricist - Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kamel Adbo, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2001 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.

Marshall Mathers, ComposerLyricist - Melvin Bradford, ComposerLyricist - Andre R. Young, ComposerLyricist - Eminem, FeaturedArtist - Richard "Segal" Huredia, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mel-Man, Producer - Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1999 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records

Melvin Glover, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Sylvia Robinson, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Clifton Chase, Composer, Lyricist - Edward Fletcher, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Eric Chase, Composer, Writer - Gordon Skene Collection, Contributor - Robinson, Writer - Glover, Composer, Writer - Melle Mel, Performance, FeaturedArtist - Chase, Writer - FLETCHER, Composer, Writer - Guy Todd Williams (Rahiem), Rapper Vocals - Jiggs Chase, Composer, Lyricist - Joseph Saddler (Grandmaster Flash), Rapper Vocals - Keith Wiggins (Cowboy), Rapper Vocals - Melvin Glover (Melle Mel), Rapper Vocals - Nathaniel Chase, Writer - Nathaniel Glover (Kid Creole), Rapper Vocals - Scorpio, Rapper Vocals - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, MainArtist - Grandmaster Flash, Composer - The Furious Five, Composer - Duke Bootee, Performance, FeaturedArtist

© 2005 Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1982 Sugar Hill Records, a label of Rhino Records

Ronald Ford, ComposerLyricist - Linda Shider, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Mike Simpson, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - JOHN KING, ComposerLyricist - Matt Dike, ComposerLyricist - Garry Marshall Shider, ComposerLyricist - The Dust Brothers, Producer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Barberella Bishop, ComposerLyricist

(C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 2009 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys

Lauryn Hill, Associated Performer, Composer, Executive Producer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - No Writer Applicable, Composer, Lyricist - Lenesha Randolph - Ahmed Wallace - Devon Kirkpatrick, Editor, Mixing Engineer - Robert Williams, Assistant Engineer - John R. Stephens, Piano - Comissioner Gordon, Mixing Engineer - Matthew Rubano, Bass - Vada Nobles, Programmer - Tom Barney, Bass - Che guevara, Programmer - Jr. Herb Powers, Mastering Engineer - Tony Prendatt, Recording Engineer

(P) 1998 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Prince Rakeem, Producer - Prince Rakeem, Programmer - Prince Rakeem, Arranger - Prince Rakeem, Mixing Engineer - Wu-Tang Clan, Performer - Wu-Tang Clan, Composer - Wu-Tang Clan, Lyricist - 4th Disciple, Scratches - Ethan Ryman, Engineer

(P) 1993 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Fugees, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - N. Jean, Composer, Lyricist - S. Michel, Composer, Lyricist - L. Hill, Composer, Lyricist - A. MCGRIER, Composer, Lyricist - T. MARIE, Composer, Lyricist - S. Remi, Composer, Lyricist

(P) 1996 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Marshall Mathers, ComposerLyricist - Eminem, Producer, Mixer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Richard "Segal" Huredia, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dr. Dre, Mixer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Interscope Records ℗ 2000 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records

J. Smith, ComposerLyricist - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Rihanna, FeaturedArtist - Drake, MainArtist - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - Anthony Palman, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer - Jamie "xx" Smith, Producer

℗ 2011 Young Money Entertainment/Cash Money Records

Eric Wright, ComposerLyricist - Lorenzo Patterson, ComposerLyricist - O'Shea Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Dr. Dre, Producer, ComposerLyricist - DJ Yella, Producer - N.W.A., MainArtist

℗ 2002 Capitol Records, LLC

K. Jones, Composer, Lyricist - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - S. Combs, Composer, Lyricist - S. JORDAN, Composer, Lyricist

© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation.

Andre Young, ComposerLyricist - Curtis Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Mike Elizondo, Unknown, Other, ComposerLyricist - Jayceon Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Scott Storch, Producer, Unknown, Other, ComposerLyricist - The Game, MainArtist - 50 Cent, FeaturedArtist - Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rouble Kapoor, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jose Borges, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2004 Aftermath/G Unit/Interscope Records

Louis Alfred III, Mixing Engineer - Mobb Deep, Producer - Mobb Deep, Mixing Engineer - Mobb Deep, Performer - Leon Zervos, Mastering Engineer - Kejuan Muchita, Composer - Kejuan Muchita, Lyricist - Albert Johnson, Composer - Albert Johnson, Lyricist

(P) 1995 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Howie Weinberg, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Arrested Development, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Speech, Producer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin Speights, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 1992 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1992 Capitol Records, LLC

Parrish Smith, ComposerLyricist - Erick Sermon, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Marotta, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - EPMD, MainArtist - PMD, Producer

℗ 1988 Priority Records LLC

Damon Blackmon, ComposerLyricist - Earl Simmons, ComposerLyricist - Anthony Fields, ComposerLyricist - Sam Taylor, ComposerLyricist - D'Anthony Johnson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - DMX, MainArtist - Sheek, FeaturedArtist - P.K., Producer, Additional Producer - Dame Grease, Producer

℗ 1998 Rush Associated Labels Inc.

GZA, MainArtist - Gary Grice, ComposerLyricist - Joseph Zawinul, ComposerLyricist - Eddie Brigati, ComposerLyricist - Felix Cavaliere, ComposerLyricist - Robert Diggs, ComposerLyricist - RZA, Producer

℗ 1995 Geffen Records

Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer - Chef Raekwon, Performer - Mitchell Diggs, Executive Producer - R. Diggs, Composer - R. Diggs, Lyricist - Islord, 2nd Engineer - Tony Starks, Performer - Dennis Coles, Executive Producer - Oli Grant, Executive Producer - Corey Woods, Composer - Corey Woods, Lyricist - 4th Disciple, 2nd Engineer - 4th Disciple, Mixing Engineer - RZA, Arranger - RZA, Producer - RZA, Mixing Engineer - RZA, Engineer - Robert Diggs, Executive Producer

(P) 1995 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Ultramagnetic Mcs, MainArtist - Cedric Miller (Ced-Gee), Producer - Hernan Santiago, Mixer - Keith Thornton, Composer - Cedric Miller, Composer

© 1988, 2004 Roadrunner Records, Inc./Next Plateau Entertainment ℗ 1986 Roadrunner Records, Inc./Next Plateau Entertainment

PETE ROCK & C.L. SMOOTH, MainArtist - Maxwell Dixon, Composer - Edward "DJ Eddie F." Ferrell, ExecutiveProducer - Dj Pete Rock, Producer - Raoul Roach, ExecutiveProducer - Peter Phillips, Composer - Mr. Dante Ross, ExecutiveProducer

© 1992 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1992 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

Jean Claude Oliver, Writer - Sean "Puffy" Combs, Producer - Sean Puffy Combs, Writer - The Notorious B.I.G., MainArtist - Mario Rodriguez, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Notorious B.I.G., Vocals, Writer - Total, Additional Vocals - James Mtume, Writer - Jean "Poke" Oliver, Producer

© 2004 Bad Boy Records LLC for the United States and WEA International Inc.for the world excluding the United States, South America and Central America ℗ 2004 Bad Boy Records

Madlib, MainArtist - MF Doom, MainArtist - Madvillain, MainArtist

2004 Stones Throw Records 2004 Stones Throw Records

Mike Dean, Producer, Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Terrence Thornton, ComposerLyricist - Pete Rock, ComposerLyricist - Emile Haynie, Producer, Co-Producer, ComposerLyricist - Malik Yusef, ComposerLyricist - Kanye West, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Bhasker, Producer, Co-Producer, ComposerLyricist - Tony Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Dawson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Noah Goldstein, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Roger Branch, ComposerLyricist - Pusha T, FeaturedArtist - Anthony Kilhoffer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cary Clark, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Christopher Chorney, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Christian Mochizuci, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2010 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Lucas MacFadden, Composer - Mark Ali Potsic, Composer - Dante Lamar Givens, Composer - Charles L. Stewart, Composer - Marc F. Stuart, Composer - Jurassic 5, MainArtist - Courtenay Henderson, Composer - DJ Nu-Mark, Producer

2000 Interscope Records 2000 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.

Marley Marl, Remixer, StudioPersonnel - William Griffin, ComposerLyricist - Eric Barrier, ComposerLyricist - Eric B. & Rakim, Producer, MainArtist - Elai Tubo, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Patrick Peter Adams, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1986 The Island Def Jam Music Group

Joseph Ward Simmons, Composer - Joseph Ward Simmons, Lyricist - Joseph Ward Simmons, Co-Producer - Peter Millius, Engineer - Andy Wallace, Engineer - RUN-DMC, Performer - Jason Mizell, Co-Producer - Howie Weinberg, Mastering Engineer - Russell Simmons, Producer - Darryl McDaniels, Composer - Darryl McDaniels, Lyricist - Rick Rubin, Producer - Rick Rubin, Composer - Rick Rubin, Lyricist - Jay Burnett, Engineer

(P) 1986 Arista Records LLC

Josh Davis, Composer - DJ SHADOW, Producer, MainArtist, MixingEngineer - Baraka, Composer - Pekka Pohoja, Composer

2005 Universal-Island Records Ltd. 2005 Universal-Island Records Ltd.

Alan Gorrie, Composer - Roger Ball, Composer - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ice Cube, Composer, Producer, Executive Producer, MainArtist - Mr. Stoker, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Boogie Men, Producer - James Hamish Stuart, Composer

℗ 1991 Capitol Records LLC

T-Minus, Producer - Tyler Williams, ComposerLyricist - Kendrick Lamar, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Nikhil Seetharam, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2012 Aftermath/Interscope Records

Ice-T, Writer, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Afrika Islam, Producer, Programmer - MARK WOLFSON, MixingEngineer - Vachik Aghaniawitz, MixingEngineer

© 1989 Sire Records Company for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S. ℗ 1989 Sire Records Company for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.

David Kennedy, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Edward Snyder, ComposerLyricist - Dante Smith, ComposerLyricist - Mos Def, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charles Singleton, ComposerLyricist - Ayatolloh, Producer - Lamont Dorrell, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1999 Rawkus Entertainment LLC

Nas, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Nasir Jones, Composer, Lyricist - The Large Professor for Paul Sea Productions, Inc., Producer - Kevin Reynolds, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Paul Mitchell, Composer, Lyricist - Gary Byrd, Composer, Lyricist

(P) 1994 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Curtis Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Mike Elizondo, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Co-Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Andre R. Young, ComposerLyricist - 50 Cent, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sha Money XL, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ruben Rivera, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Francis Forde, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James "Flea" McCrone, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2003 Shady Records/Aftermath Records/Interscope Records ℗ 2003 Shady Records/Aftermath Records/Interscope Records

Shawn Carter, ComposerLyricist - Mike Dean, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Chauncey Hollis, ComposerLyricist - Kanye West, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Noah Goldstein, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Anthony Kilhoffer, Producer, Mixer, Additional Producer, StudioPersonnel - Jay Z, MainArtist - Reverend W. A. Donaldson, ComposerLyricist - Hit-Boy, Producer

℗ 2011 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.

Jimmy Douglass, MixingEngineer - Missy Elliott, Producer, Lead Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Grayson Sumby, Assistant Recording Engineer - Jesse Gorman, Assistant Mixing Engineer, Assistant Recording Engineer - Steve Penny, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Angie Fisher, Additional Vocals - Bernie Grundman, MasteringEngineer - Senator Jimmy D, Engineer - Timbaland, Producer, Writer, MixingEngineer

© 2001 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2001 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

Jim Jonsin, Producer, Unknown, Other - Lil Wayne, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Fabian Marasciullo, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Chad Jolley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Miguel Scott, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James Scheffer, ComposerLyricist - Sean Garrett, ComposerLyricist - Static Major, FeaturedArtist - Ludas Charles, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Darius "Deezle" Harrison, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - R. Zamor, ComposerLyricist - Furious, ComposerLyricist - Joe G, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2008 Cash Money Records Inc.

Larry Muggerud, Composer - Larry Muggerud, Lyricist - Andy Kravitz, Engineer - Jason Roberts, Engineer - Louis Freese, Composer - Louis Freese, Lyricist - Jon Gamble, Engineer - Manuel Lecuona, Engineer - Senen Reyes, Composer - Senen Reyes, Lyricist - Chris Schwarz, Executive Producer - Joe Nicolo, Mixing Engineer - Cypress Hill, Performer - Chris Shaw, Engineer - D.J. Muggs, Producer - D.J. Muggs, Executive Producer - D.J. Muggs, Mixing Engineer - Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, Executive Producer

(P) 1993 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

D. Arnaud, ComposerLyricist - Calvin Broadus, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Engineer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Snoop Dogg, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - DAT NIGGA DAZ, Producer

℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.

Malik Taylor, Composer - Malik Taylor, Lyricist - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Composer - Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Lyricist - Kamaal Fareed, Composer - Kamaal Fareed, Lyricist - A Tribe Called Quest, Performer - A Tribe Called Quest, Producer - A Tribe Called Quest, Arranger - A Tribe Called Quest, Recording Engineer - A Tribe Called Quest, Mixing Engineer

(P) 1991 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Branford Marsalis, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Carlton Ridenhour, ComposerLyricist - Keith Shocklee, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Eric Sadler, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Public Enemy, MainArtist - Chris Shaw, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hank Shocklee, Producer - Kirk Yano, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bomb Squad, Producer - DAN WOOD, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Loeb, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rod Hui, Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Sansano, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Carl Ryder, Producer

℗ 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc.