Top 10 Must Have Albums of 08

Tha Carter III - Lil Wayne finally gave the fans what they had been begging him for. Easily the most anticipated album of 2008.

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Tha Carter III - Lil Wayne finally gave the fans what they had been begging him for. Easily the most anticipated album of 2008.

Paper Trail - Fueled by the singles "Whatever You Like," "No Matter What" and "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna, nothing - not even jail time - could stop T.I. as Paper Trail became the 2nd best selling Hip Hop album this year.

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Paper Trail - Fueled by the singles "Whatever You Like," "No Matter What" and "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna, nothing - not even jail time - could stop T.I. as Paper Trail became the 2nd best selling Hip Hop album this year.

808's & Heartbreak - An unconventional album by even Kanye standards, 808's & Heartbreak gave fans something different to listen to. Recorded exclusive in auto-tune, Mr. West proved he isn't just a rapper.

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808's & Heartbreak - An unconventional album by even Kanye standards, 808's & Heartbreak gave fans something different to listen to. Recorded exclusive in auto-tune, Mr. West proved he isn't just a rapper.

I Am ... Sasha Fierce - You can call her Sasha, Beyonce, or Hov's better half. But don't call her inconsistent. Beyonce and her alter ego rose to the top as "Single Ladies" became an anthem for females across the world.

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I Am ... Sasha Fierce - You can call her Sasha, Beyonce, or Hov's better half. But don't call her inconsistent. Beyonce and her alter ego rose to the top as "Single Ladies" became an anthem for females across the world.

Year of the Gentleman - Is there any other artist in such high demand these days? Ne-Yo's third album showcased the exceptionally gifted singer/songwriter's continued growth.

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Year of the Gentleman - Is there any other artist in such high demand these days? Ne-Yo's third album showcased the exceptionally gifted singer/songwriter's continued growth.

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Here I Stand - A new marriage and child didn't stall Usher's sex appeal. His latest album had everyone wanting some "Love In This Club."

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Here I Stand - A new marriage and child didn't stall Usher's sex appeal. His latest album had everyone wanting some "Love In This Club."

Untitled - Despite the N-word controversy, Nasir Jones delivered what was arguably the most talked about album of the year.

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Untitled - Despite the N-word controversy, Nasir Jones delivered what was arguably the most talked about album of the year.

The Recession - Call him a prophet of the streets. How else could Jeezy predict an economic downturn and the first black president?

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The Recession - Call him a prophet of the streets. How else could Jeezy predict an economic downturn and the first black president?

Theater of the Mind - Ludacris' sixth album combined a massive level of maturity with trademark Luda humor and an excellent list of "co-stars" to give fans exactly what they were looking for.

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Theater of the Mind - Ludacris' sixth album combined a massive level of maturity with trademark Luda humor and an excellent list of "co-stars" to give fans exactly what they were looking for.

Thr33 Ringz - After years of adding his Midas Touch to tracks by other artists, T-Pain's Thr33 Ringz proved that the master of auto-tune could hold his own as a solo artist.

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Thr33 Ringz - After years of adding his Midas Touch to tracks by other artists, T-Pain's Thr33 Ringz proved that the master of auto-tune could hold his own as a solo artist.