Anarchy

Because he was preceded by his outsized rhyme style, Busta Rhymes never got enough credit for his elite taste in producers. Anarchy brings together the best beatmakers of the '90s (Large Professor, Rockwilder, DJ Scratch) with the beatmakers that would rule the '00s (J Dilla, Just Blaze, Scott Storch, Nottz). Busta’s inimitable voice inspired some of their best work, thus making Anarchy a celebration of sound as much as rapping. By employing a range of strange and wonderful noises, “We Put It Down for Ya’ll,” “Show Me What You Got,” and “Fire” helped enliven hip-hop’s often-staid sonic palate.