In 1999, Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) was one year removed from Black Star's "Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star," and he didn't disappoint when tasked with carrying an album on his own. His debut offering is one of hip-hop's stand-out efforts.

Nominated by Have Hope

Ratings

Tosin: 10/10

Have Hope: 9/10

Daniel: 9/10

Total: 28/30