The 25 Best Crew Albums in Hip-Hop History

Squad up with Complex as we explore The 25 Best Crew Albums in Hip-Hop History.

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If sharing is caring, then consider rappers to be the most thoughtful people around. Crew albums are a chance for those rappers to showcase each member of their team, while drafting off the leader's established success. Crews are nothing new, but they're definitely bigger than ever—certainly in terms of member numbers—with A$AP, Odd Future, G.O.O.D., MMG and YMCMB all making a tremendous impact in hip-hop today.

As a rule, we define a group as an established faction with one collective voice, like the Clipse. A crew is a collection of solo artists or groups with a similar affiliation, like Star Trak. Therefore, we can't include Slaughterhouse, or other supergroups like The Firm and Westside Connection. Rap crews are like sports teams: Some are stocked with all-star players, and some just need to play their position. So squad up with Complex as we explore The 25 Best Crew Albums in Hip-Hop History.

Written by Eric and Jeff Rosenthal (@itsthereal)

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25. Young Money, We Are Young Money (2009)

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24. Def Squad, El Nino (1998)

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23. DTP, Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace (2005)

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22. Dungeon Family, Even in Darkness (2001)

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21. Murder Inc., Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. (2002)

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20. Cash Money Millionaires, Baller Blockin Soundtrack (2000)

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19. Master P, Ghetto D (1997)

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18. Purple Ribbon All-Stars, Got Purp?, Vol. 2 (2005)

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17. P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family, The Saga Continues... (2001)

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16. State Property, The Chain Gang Vol. II (2003)

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15. D12, Devil's Night (2001)

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14. Junior M.A.F.I.A., Conspiracy (1995)

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13. Swisha House/Rap-A-Lot, The Day After Hell Broke Loose (2004)

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12. Roc-A-Fella, Streets Is Watching Soundtrack (1998)

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11. D.I.T.C., D.I.T.C. (2000)

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10. Terror Squad,True Story (2004)

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9. Maybach Music Group, MMG Presents: Self Made Vol. 1 (2011)

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8. G.O.O.D. Music, Cruel Summer (2012)

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7. Ruff Ryders, Ryde or Die Vol. 1 (1999)

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6. G-Unit, Beg For Mercy (2003)

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5. Death Row, Murder Was the Case (Soundtrack) (1994)

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4. Jay-Z, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)

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3. The Diplomats, Diplomatic Immunity (2003)

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2. Puff Daddy & The Family, No Way Out (1997)

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1. Wu-Tang Clan, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993)

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