Too tough so I’d have to get on my diplomatic shyt, I’d put these three in to represent the culture simply cuz of the impact for each region, like IWW my fav album but Illmatic defines that 90s east coast shyt:
Illmatic
Chronic
Aquemini
Then if I had to pick my final two, it’s tough but I’d roll with these:
Be (Common was at his peak at this point but needed direction, Ironically Kanye was the producer that lead him to a cohesive album that really defined him. I can listen to this album errday honestly)
Supreme clientelle (no explanation needed for this one
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