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90s Rap List Starts at #90: Complex's Deep Cuts Before the Icons Show Up

Complex's re-ranked list of the best '90s rap albums doesn't open with Nas or Jay-Z — it starts with Mos Def, Redman, and Eightball & MJG. Regional records and debut albums make the case for a different way into the golden era.

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"Empire State of Mind" Lands at #100 as Complex's NYC Rap 100 Kicks Off With a Twist

Complex has released its ranking of the 100 greatest New York rap songs of all time, and the most intriguing part isn't who took the top spot—it's that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' globally beloved "Empire State of Mind" landed at #100, dead last, revealing exactly what criteria this list is really built on.