Efil4zaggin (Ruthless, 1991) by N.W.A

N.W.A was never the same after Ice Cube left the group.  And even though this album is less culturally significant than Straight Outta Compton, the production value of it makes it noteworthy.  Lyrically, the content is absolutely repugnant.  However, the rhymes are so outlandish that one would be foolish to take them seriously.  But Efil4zaggin is a precursor to The Chronic in its sound.  And even though The Chronic is better, Efil4zaggin put hardcore hip-hop at the top of the pop charts for the first time and properly introduced the world to the G-Funk era.    {Writer's note: Because of Internet connection issues, I was unable to post yesterday, 3/17, and so I am posting twice today on 3/18.  I apologize for any confusion and/or inconvenience.}