Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang - 36 Chambers Album

The Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers album revolutionized hip hop and became the foundation for the careers of several superstar East Coast gangsta rappers. Taking after the kung fu fighters they idolize, the Wu-Tang Clan offers aggressive and violet lyrics over off-key loops and sound effects make for the type of album you blast in your car while driving full-throttle. All of the eight rappers make their own individual contributions, but none stand out as being more talented than the others. The production is minimalist without being too sparse and the beats mesh perfectly with the rhymes, enhancing the feel of them. This is the best example of the East Coast style out there and is essential for any fans of that sound.