IN EPISODE 9, WE DISCUSS THE STATE OF R&B MUSIC TODAY COMPARED TO IT'S POWERFUL, DISTINGUISHING REIGN OVER THE INDUSTRY IT'S THE EARLY DAYS.

START YOUR HIP HOP FAVORITE ALBUM BRACKET FOR THE MIDWEST

Rules

- This list is your favorite albums , do not base it on what you think you should like but what you actually like !

- Only one artist can have (2) albums

- Standings in the first round should go as such. Seeds from top to bottom , 1 vs 8 , 4 v 5 , 3 v 6 , 2 v 7

- You should have your bracket done by Next Wednesday , tag us on instagram with your brackets @ij_andretti , tweet us your bracket on twitter @handsomeij @bornwitacharm @sethdiddy or simply hashtag the bracket #cashmerethoughts