G.O.O.D. Music’s Top 10 Albums Ranked

The House That Kanye Built has some bangers.

You Give G.O.O.D. Music - Getting Out Our Dreams (G.O.O.D. Music) was established by none other than Yeezy himself in 2004. Although Kanye’s own album releases would be under the Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam umbrella, it didn’t stop the artist from putting his G.O.O.D. Music family to the forefront.Now with Pusha T as an artist and president of G.O.O.D. Music, the label is entering a new era. It’s time to look back at the best 10 G.O.O.D. Music releases and see how they stack up on their own without Kanye in the mix. —Jon Reyes(Photos from left: Brad Barket, Craig Barritt, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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You Give G.O.O.D. Music - Getting Out Our Dreams (G.O.O.D. Music) was established by none other than Yeezy himself in 2004. Although Kanye’s own album releases would be under the Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam umbrella, it didn’t stop the artist from putting his G.O.O.D. Music family to the forefront.Now with Pusha T as an artist and president of G.O.O.D. Music, the label is entering a new era. It’s time to look back at the best 10 G.O.O.D. Music releases and see how they stack up on their own without Kanye in the mix. —Jon Reyes(Photos from left: Brad Barket, Craig Barritt, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Consequence, Don't Quit Your Day Job! - Though he had been around for over a decade, since first appearing on A Tribe Called Quest’s 1996 album Beats, Rhymes and Life, Consequence didn’t release his debut album until 2007. That was thanks in large part to Kanye, who signed him to G.O.O.D. Music and featured him on The College Dropout’s “Spaceship” — a song whose theme carried over to Cons’ Don’t Quit Your Day Job!(Photo: G.O.O.D. Music) 

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10. Consequence, Don’t Quit Your Day Job (2007) - The Queens native’s debut with G.O.O.D. Music would be his first and last release after his relationship with West and the label soured. Don’t Quit Your Day Job wasn’t a commercial success by any means, but showed promise for what G.O.O.D. Music and the rapper could have accomplished together.(Photo: GOOD Music)

Kid Cudi, Man on the Moon: The End of Day - Though he’s no longer officially a G.O.O.D. Music member, Kid Cudi and his debut, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, owe a lot to both Yeezy and The College Dropout, from the varied musical influences to the lyrical intospection. It was a two way street, though. Cudder lent a helping hand to Kanye for his 808s and Heartbreak album a few years later. (Photo: G.O.O.D. Music)

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9. Kid Cudi, Man on the Moon (2009) - Kid Cudi’s debut was sorely anticipated. With his appearance on 808s & Heartbreak, fans had an inkling as to what kind of work to receive from the Cleveland rapper. Man on the Moon: The End of Day was a concept album that was divided into five acts and narrated by another G.O.O.D. Music rapper: Common. It debuted at #4 on the Billboard charts and sold over 500,000 copies.(Photo: GOOD Music)

The Rundown: Teyana Taylor, VII - You can't say Harlem-bred songstress Teyana Taylor hasn't been on her grind. If you didn't know six years ago, she instructed with her debut 2008 single, "Google Me."  Now two mixtapes and several buzz-worthy singles later, Ms. Taylor makes her arrival official with the debut LP VII, which offers organically steady love tracks and bold club bangers. Click on for a cut-by-cut glance at Teyana's new album.  (Photo: DEF JAM Recordings)

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8. Teyana Taylor, VII (2014) - Six years after being introduced to the world with “Google Me,” a single produced by Jazze Pha and released under Pharrell’s Star Trak label, we finally got Teyana’s debut album. After being signed to Star Trak for five years, she asked to be released and jumped over to G.O.O.D. Music where she created buzz by participating in the Cruel Summer compilation and releasing mixtapes. With VII, a '90s R&B influenced debut album, Taylor shows off her singing chops and it leaves us wanting more.(Photo: GOOD Music)

John Legend, Once Again - Just two years after his debut, Get Lifted, John put together this homage to lounge music, of course fused together with soulful R&B. In fact, it was thanks to this album that John met his now wife, Chrissy Teigen. They met on the set of his “Stereo” video.(Photo: GOOD Music / Sony Music Entertainment)

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7. John Legend, Once Again (2006) - John’s sophomore album was a perfect balance of keeping what worked from his debut, which was his songwriting, and showing some growth. With Once Again Legend played around, not just with gospel, soul and hip hop, but with lounge music and even bossa nova. The coolness of “Save Room” and sonic playfulness of “Show Me” showed us that John wasn’t letting his Best New Artist Grammy be the kiss of death for him.(Photo: GOOD Music)

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6. Big Sean, Dark Sky Paradise (2015) - Big Sean’s third album found the rapper stomping on new ground. Adding a little bit of darkness into his playful nature made Dark Sky Paradise an artistic success. With help from Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and E-40, Big Sean was able to nab his first #1 album. (Photo: GOOD Music)

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6. Big Sean, Dark Sky Paradise (2015) - Big Sean’s third album found the rapper stomping on new ground. Adding a little bit of darkness into his playful nature made Dark Sky Paradise an artistic success. With help from Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and E-40, Big Sean was able to nab his first #1 album. (Photo: GOOD Music)

Pusha T, My Name Is My Name - It's been a long time coming (and one mixtape later), But Pusha T finally made his official debut as a solo rhyme star. Although he stays true to the coke-slanging theme he and his Clipse partner Malice started with, Pusha makes room for R&B-ish bangers for the masses, recruiting the likes of The Dream, Kelly Rowland and Chris Brown.  (Photo: GOOD Music)

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5. Pusha T, My Name Is My Name (2011) - When a rapper can begin his career with Pharrell’s signature production and still manage to hold onto his strong identity, it’s only natural his debut as a solo artist would be incredibly anticipated. With top notch production by Pharrell and Kanye, Pusha was able to solidify his status as a solo artist and add to G.O.O.D. Music’s stellar catalog.(Photo: GOOD Music)

G.O.O.D. Music – Cruel Summer - Cruel Summer's album artwork could have been a Picasso baby itself with its Greek-like sculptured essence. (Photo: G.O.O.D. Music)

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4. GOOD Music, Cruel Summer (2012) - Considering G.O.O.D. Music’s star roster, eight years was a long time to wait for a compilation but the wait was worth it. Right off the bat Cruel Summer came swinging with “Cold,” “Mercy,” and “Clique” — tracks that became instant party classics with the help of non G.O.O.D. Music personnel DJ Khaled, Jay Z and 2 Chainz.(Photo: GOOD Music)

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3. Pusha T, King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015) - Lyrical mastery is the theme of this prelude album. King Push is set to be released in April (according to the rapper) and this warm-up really sets the tone of what’s to come. On The Prelude, minimalism and grandiosity co-habitate. Just check “Got Em Covered” and “Untouchable.”(Photo: GOOD Music)

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3. Pusha T, King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015) - Lyrical mastery is the theme of this prelude album. King Push is set to be released in April (according to the rapper) and this warm-up really sets the tone of what’s to come. On The Prelude, minimalism and grandiosity co-habitate. Just check “Got Em Covered” and “Untouchable.”(Photo: GOOD Music)

John Legend - G.O.O.D. Music’s first official release was John Legend’s Get Lifted, which was executive-produced by Kanye and sold 3 million copies worldwide. The album garnered the R&B singer-songwriter—who also contributing backing vocals all over Yeezy's The College Dropout earlier that year—three Grammys, including Best New Artist. (Photo: G.O.O.D. Music)

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2. John Legend, Get Lifted (2004) - Smooth, retro and incredibly fun, Get Lifted seemed to personify the mission G.O.O.D. Music set out to accomplish when it was launched. The album earned Legend three Grammy awards for Best New Artist, Best R&B Album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (“Ordinary People”).(Photo: GOOD Music)

1. Common, Be (2005) - A Kanye West and Common partnership could have gone south from the get-go, but with Be, these two Chicagoans made a masterpiece that brought lyrical content and appeal together. “The Corner,” a tribute to urban life’s difficulties and triumphs, serves as a launching pad for the incredibly melodic and lyrically strong album.(Photo: GOOD Music)

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1. Common, Be (2005) - A Kanye West and Common partnership could have gone south from the get-go, but with Be, these two Chicagoans made a masterpiece that brought lyrical content and appeal together. “The Corner,” a tribute to urban life’s difficulties and triumphs, serves as a launching pad for the incredibly melodic and lyrically strong album.(Photo: GOOD Music)