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The Best Rap Music of 2007

Rap is a genre of music characterized by quick rhyming delivered over beats. First popularized in the 1980s, rap grew to be more commonly found on charts featuring popular songs, album sales, and positive album reviews. Many different rappers found success critically during 2007, as multiple rap albums were met with favorable reviews from the press.
  1. "Graduation" by Kanye West

    • Rapper Kanye West released the album "Graduation" on the Roc-A-Fella record label. The album is the third in a series of college-themed titles from Kanye West, and it was met with 91 out of 100 reviews from Lost at Sea, Stylus Magazine, and MSN Consumer Guide.

    "Maths + English" by Dizzee Rascal

    • "Maths + English" is the third album recorded by rapper Dizzee Rascal. The album was named among Pitchfork Media's Top 50 of 2007 and received a cumulative 82 out of 100 average critics score from Metacritic.com.

    "Da Drought 3" by Lil' Wayne

    • Lil' Wayne, a rapper who previously had critically-applauded albums with his "Tha Carter III," released "Da Drought 3" in 2007. "Da Drought 3" was named among the 10 best albums of the year by multiple publications including Stylus Magazine and The Washington Post.

    "The Big Doe Rehab" by Ghostface Killah

    • Veteran rapper Ghostface Killah released the album "The Big Doe Rehab" to critical acclaim in 2007. Pitchfork Media gave the album a rating of 8.0 out of 10 and included it in their Top 50 Albums of 2007 list.

    "American Gangster" by Jay-Z

    • Rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Sean Carter, released the album "American Gangster" to coincide with the film of the same name in 2007. "American Gangster" was among the best-selling albums of the year and was released courtesy of Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam records.

    "8 Diagrams" by Wu-Tang Clan

    • Wu-Tang Clan is an assembly of multiple rappers who formed in the 1990s and released the album "8 Diagrams" in 2007. The album received ratings of 8.0 out of 10 or better from MSN Consumer Guide, Pop Matters, Billboard, Mojo, and Uncut.

    "Finding Forever" by Common

    • Common, a rapper who has also ventured into acting, released his "Finding Forever" album in 2007. The album was made with assistance from other rappers such as Kanye West and J Dilla. RapReviews.com awarded the album with a 95 out of 100 score.

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