#208 Lil Wayne, 'Tha Carter III' (2008)

How does it go from Run-DMC’s ‘Raising Hell,’ to this? Following on from the second instalment of this record at #370, we get a 16-track record of more of the same. Another appearance by Robin Thicke, as well as contributions from JAY-Z, T-Pain, Babyface and Busta Rhymes. It won 3 of its 4 nominations at the Grammys and has been certified 6x Platinum.