Old "The Source" Mic Ratings/Reviews of Classic Albums

This is a nice look back into the Hip-Hop vault. It's dope to revisit what critics had to say about these albums at the time of release. I'll be adding more of these overtime. Enjoy.

Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the 36 Chambers

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The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die

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Nas - Illmatic

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Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

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Mobb Deep - The Infamous...

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Group Home - Livin' Proof

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NOTE: Enter the 36 Chambers, Ready to Die, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and The Infamous... were eventually reassessed and given a perfect 5-mic rating. Livin' Proof was never given a 5-mic rating, and rightfully so, but it is an excellent album with some of DJ Premier's finest production to date. It's definitely an underground NYC classic.

-- WeX