1996 was an incredible year for hip hop. Many people in hip hop circles think that 1996 marked the end of the “Golden Era of Hip Hop”. On this podcast, we will discuss the landscape that helped make the music and some of the albums that were made. More importantly, we will give you the certified Top 5 Hip Hop Albums from 1996. The list is based on the following criteria…lyricism, production, dopeness, impact, and longevity for each album. Leave a comment and let us know if you agree or disagree.