All these were joints that could've been classics if one or two things were added or taking away. to get a classic you need a combination of beats,luck,impeccable rhymes, more luck, talant, and timing so lets begin

Big Pun-Capitol Punishment--lyrical assault at its finest "Dream Shatterer" and "U aint a killa" are the finest gems in this. Only thing missing,rhymes. This album is perfect for 'yo this nigga nice' babble and cypher talks, but the battling rhymes get on overhaul at about the 17th cut. Introspective songs would've put this joint in classic status.

Jay Z-In my lifetime Vol. one---its hard to follow a classic, ecspecially when it isn't received with the kind of respect it deserved.This was jay's problem with this album, the now radio ruler was changing his songs to fit with what radio wanted to hear. "Wishing on a Star" "Streets is watching" "you must love me" and "where i'm from' are the best ones. Throw out "i know what girls like' and 'sunshine' and its a classic

don't feel like finishing this now, next time i'll talk about 'eminem show' 'chronic 2002' big L "big picture" and whatever else i come up with,bye 4 now children go learn your colors