Best 100 hardcore rap releases

Hardcore rap, also known as hardcore hip-hop, is a subgenre of hip-hop music that is characterized by its aggressive and confrontational lyrics and sound. It is often associated with street violence, gang culture, and urban poverty, and is known for its raw and unapologetic delivery. The genre emerged in the mid-1980s as a response to the more mainstream and commercial sound of hip-hop at the time, and was popularized by artists such as Public Enemy, N.W.A, and Ice-T. Hardcore rap has since become a staple of hip-hop culture and continues to influence contemporary rap music today.