It’s no secret that hip-hop is in constant motion – it changes year to year. Emerging technologies combined with the fickle needs and wants of the industry, the artists, and the fans, all play a role in shaping our musical world. Some of the changes to the hip-hop scene have been, well, less than desirable (see: the decline of radio rap). However, the past ten years, 2000-2009, still held releases of some of the most creative and unique hip-hop albums of all time, with an ever-expanding range of sub-genres. Traditional hip-hop rooted in the golden age of the ’90s was certainly alive and well, but it was sharing chart space with newer, progressive styles. That said, we have compiled a list of our 25 favorite hip-hop albums from the past ten years, as a form of celebrating the musical diversity in hip-hop from the decade that was.

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We’ve tipped you off with a few leaks, and now it is finally here. From the progressive hip-hoppers over at Backwoodz Studioz comes the latest installment in the Super Chron Flight Brothers catalogue, the Deleted Scenes mixtape. While this project is technically under the Super Chron name, almost everyone gets a chance to shine here, whether on the mic or on the production credits. Deleted Scenes is comprised of original content accompanied by remixes and B-Sides. It’s an altogether dope project featuring some banging cinematic-styled production from the likes of Willie Green, AM Breakups, Marmaduke, Bond, and Essex Dogs. Super Chron emcees Billy Woods and Priviledge tackle the majority of bars with vicious lyrics, but they receive assistance from Cannibal Ox, Invizzibl Men, Asaviour and more. Give it a listen and lend us your thoughts. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for the Super Chron full length album, Cape Verde, which will drop in February.

Download: Super Chron Flight Brothers – Deleted Scenes

Once again, the people over at Backwoodz continue to push irresistible hard-hitting hip-hop. While awaiting the release of the new Super Chron Flight Brothers mixtape, Deleted Scenes, we give you two fresh tracks to hold you over. There’s not really a whole lot to say about these tracks other than that they absolutely bang, produced by Marmaduke and Willie Green, and they boast some furious lyrics courtesy of verses from Pastense, Cannibal Ox, and Johnny Voltik. Take a listen and give us your feedback. Don’t forget to check out Deleted Scenes dropping this Tuesday, November 17th.

Download: Super Chron Flight Brothers – “The Man Who Would Be King” [Right Click Save-As]
Bonus: Pastense – “In My Cypher (Remix)” feat. Super Chron Flight Brothers, Cannibal Ox & Johnny Voltik [Right Click Save-As]