Whether we like to admit it or not, sometimes there are just way too many album releases at once nowadays. The intro for an album has the crucial role of setting the tone for the album, and more importantly, convincing the listener and winning them over to stay through the entire project.
“Dreams and Nightmares” has cemented itself as a staple in the club, huge sporting events, and parties, and Kanye West’s “Good Morning” is still an anthem to play to get your day started off on the right foot. There are also classic album intros like Nas’ “Stillmatic” or newcomers like Cardi B with “Get Up 10.” Check out some of the greatest rap album openers below!
Meek Mill – “Dreams And Nightmares (Intro)”
Ludacris – “Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out”
Gang Starr – “Step in the Arena”
Kanye West – “Good Morning”
Cardi B – “Get Up 10”
Nas – “Stillmatic”
Drake – “Legend”
Big Sean & Jhene Aiko (Twenty88) – “Deja Vu”
N.W.A. – “Straight Outta Compton”
Young Jeezy – “Thug Motivation 101”