Welcome to another episode of WorkTape, where we rewind 20 years back to 2004 to explore some of the year’s standout albums; albums that shaped the music landscape. From Kanye West’s debut “The College Dropout” to MF Doom’s underground classic “Madvillainy,” we discuss the year’s most influential albums. We also discuss influential releases from Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and John Legend, and how these albums contributed to the evolving sound of hip-hop and R&B. Tune in with us as we uncover the impact and legacy of these pivotal records from another transformative year in music.

Episode Highlights:

• What made MF Doom’s “Madvillainy” an instant classic in the indie hip-hop scene?
• Has “The College Dropout” turned out to be Kanye’s most authentic work?
• Is John Legend’s “Get Lifted” inarguably one of the strongest debut R&B albums of the early 2000s?
• How did Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot” establish itself as a modern hip-hop staple?
• Was "Tha Carter" the turning point in Lil Wayne’s career toward mainstream superstardom?