Pensmoke, I influence you to seek out four albums before deciding on that: 1. Invincible - Shapeshifters
This is one of my two favorite albums this year. A definite must check.
2. Elzhi - The Preface
This is the other one. When Slum Village lost Dilla they picked this cat up and he really did a good job of picking up the slack.
3. The Roots - Rising Down
This is truly another classic to put under The Roots' belt. They are quite possibly the most consistent group in hip hop history.
4. Nas - Untitled
I liked Pro Tools better but this is still dope.