1. BDP-Criminal Minded-the album that got me interested in rap due to its dancehall influence, vegetarianism and, KRS' voice.

2. Bob & the Wailer- Rastaman Vibration(Johnny Was, War and Rat Race)just sum up the direction of Nesta.

3. D's Voodoo just made me appreciate R&B truly for the first time; in my lifetime. Devil's pie!

4. Hugh Ramopolo Masakela-Hope, the prodigal son returned home to South Africa, musically victorious but the scars of apartheid and global addiction to minerals(diamond/diamond) on "Stimela" brings tears to my eyes every time.

5. Peter Tosh-Equal Right( "I don't want no peace
I need equal rights and justice")

5B. Coltrane-A Love Supreme!