2007 is almost over and this year we saw MCs like Common, Talib, Lupe, and of course Kanye step up with their new albums but there were artists that people should have been talking about instead of Soulja Boy. I put up a link to my favorite track from the albums they released this year so check em out!

This album changed hip-hop in Japan this year. It’s only released in Japan but features U.S. artists like Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli & DJ Premier!! Click HERE for my previous post on DJ Deckstream!

DOWNLOAD: DJ Deckstream -Five Alarm (feat. Nikki Jean)

This album was rediculous from the beginning to the end! Boston’s very own veteran duo 7L & Estoeric deserves major recognition for their work on this album!! Peep their official site Here!!

DOWNLOAD: 7L & Esoteric - Warlords (feat. Celph Titled, Trademarc, & Karma)

As Okayplayer’s rookie of the year, LA’s very own BLU is deffinately the leader of the new school mcs!His presence is undeniable, while his music captivates audiences regardless of race, class, and gender.
DOWNLOAD: BLU & EXILE - The World Is (Below The Heavens..)

This is a masterpiece… Shape of Broad Minds is a unique team of rappers and producers united to produce the ultimate record unbothered by trend. This super team consists of Dr Who Dat?, rapper jAWWAAD from Houston, Panama Black from Atlanta, Rocque Wun from NYC and all-round hip hop maestro Jneiro Jarel.

DOWNLOAD: Shape Of Broad Minds - Let’s Go Feat. DOOM

No introduction is needed for this NYC mc. This second album is a classic from the begining to the end!! Hes the most slept on artist of 07 in my opinion..
DOWNLOAD: Pharoahe Monch - When The Gun Draws (Ft. Mr. Porter)

This album was released last year but this album significantly raised thisCanadian mc’s rep!! Check his official site HERE

DOWNLOAD: K-OS - CatDieseL

As for next year….
Lookin foward to..

THE ROOTS - Rising Down

Nas - Ni@@@

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah

-gowhere?