9. R.A. The Rugged Man – Legends Never Die
Released: April 30, 2013 [Nature Sounds]
R.A. The Rugged Man has been in Hip-Hop since the late 80’s. He has been on tracks with numerous artists from The Notorious B.I.G. to Blu. He has dropped verses that will forever be embedded in Hip-Hop history. However, he has never reached the spotlight. Die Rugged Man Die was not that standout album that many people were expecting. Nine years later, we get the Legends Never Die, an album highly influenced by his late father. Unlike his debut, this album’s production and overall cohesiveness is on point. R.A. has matured in this game and this record proves it. And of course, his flow/lyrics are off the wall.