On Desire, Monch's long-awaited second LP, the Queens lyricist frowns at societal ailments, such as gun violence ("When the Gun Draws") and racial stereotypes ("Hold On"). One track in particular, "Welcome to the Terror Dome," reveals Pharoahe's thoughts on a number of controversial issues. It's by far one of the most consistent hip-hop albums of 2007.
Top Rap Albums for June 2007
By Henry Adaso, About.com
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- #10. Shop Boyz - Rock Star Mentality
- #9. Civalringz - I (Babygrande)
- #8. Guru - Jazzmatazz vol. 4 (7 Grand)
- #7. GRiT Boys - GRiT Boys (TVT)
- #6. Blue Scholars - Bayani (Rawkus)
- #5. DMX - The DEFinition of X: Pick of the Litter (Def Jam)
- #4. DJ Khaled - We The Best (Koch)
- #3. Dizzee Rascal - Maths & English (XL Recordings)
- #2. Fabolous - From Nothin' to Somethin' (Def Jam)
- #1. Pharoahe Monch - Desire (Universal Motown)
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