The year hip-hop exploded: 15 greatest rap albums of 1988

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No. 9 He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

It’s better than you think it is. Much better. The nice guys from Philadelphia had become stars on the backs of some very goofy — but very popular — hit singles. But the album cuts are where you really get to see why Will and Jeff were respected among their peers; Will shows a knack for catchy and clever rhymes and Jeff’s production and scratching still sounds as fresh as ever.


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Stereo Williams
Todd "Stereo" Williams, entertainment writer based in New York City. He co-founded Thirty 2 Oh 1 Productions, an indie film company.
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