The third edition of the
Classic album covers is dedicated to black music, which ranges from rap and hip-hop to soul, funk and R&B. Although some of the included albums belong to more than one genre, they are listed here as they are still considered some of the most significant, influential and oustanding releases for the entire black music scene. Probably this is the only list to be comprised of more than 90% American music acts, which only proves that the black scene there has become a vibrant and important part of the music culture. Perhaps, the order is a bit odd, but it really includes just a few fine examples, not an extensive collection.
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
2Pac - All Eyez On Me
Sade - Love Deluxe
Erykah Badu - Worldwide Underground
Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Plan
Beastie Boys - Licensed To Ill
Nas - Illmatic
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
TLC - CrazySexyCool
Earth, Wind & Fire - Spirit
Jamiroquai - Space Cowboy
Prince - Purple Rain
A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders
Stevie Wonder - Hotter Than July
Salt-N-Peppa - Blacks' Magic
Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die
Gorillaz - Gorillaz
