The 25 greatest East Coast hip-hop albums of the 1990s

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No. 23 Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J (1990)


The legendary Queens native re-emerged in a new decade with a renewed sense of purpose and a pretty noticeable chip on his shoulder. Returning to his hardcore roots, but still delivering smooth raps for the ladies, James Todd Smith’s fourth album is the best example of everything he does well.


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