My vote goes to Nas - ******/Untitled Album. I dont even think an explanation is necessary, it's not even close.
nas' album was good. for me it's a toss up between carter III and L.A.X. ludacris' 08 album was pretty different and original as well.
damn, you niggas are on crack. Like I said, it's not even close. Nas's shit destroyed everything yall mentioned. IT WASN'T EVEN CLOSE.
The Roots - Rising Down eMC - The Show Artofficial - Fist Fights and Foot Races Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold Elzhi - The Preface Q-Tip - The Renaissance GZA - Protools Johnson and Jonson - Powders and Oils Those were some of my favorite albums in 08'. Nas is my favorite rapper of all time, but Untitled was extremely weak compared to the albums I listed imo. If i had to choose a favorite album for the year it would have to be Artofficial - Fist Fights and Foot Races, although The Roots were a close second.