Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Music is subjective. And everyone has their own opinion on what they consider a fire a** beat. For some, it’s solely about the bass. For others, it’s all about some quality drums or flawless keys. And who doesn’t love a quality, soulful sample. Today marks the 8th anniversary of one of the greatest hip hop albums we’ve been blessed to experience — Watch The Throne. The Kanye West/Jay-Z joint project set the tone for hella collaboration albums to follow, but none of them caused ripple waves in the culture quite like The Throne. I mean, The Throne had “Otis”! Everyone remembers where they were in the Summer of 2011 when they her Otis Redding’s vocals on a loop as Hov and Ye’ took turns snaping on the track. https://twitter.com/ThePenseur/status/561364995888279552 With streaming services and social media, the consumption of is easier, but our attention to quality has become much less of a priority. Instead of feeling beats with our bodies now, we think about it in our heads. Remember when beats made your whole body move? Well I put together a list of some of the most underrated beats in the history of hip hop — and these are only the ones that come to mind. Hit me up on Twitter @Misskiyonna to share your thoughts. SEE ALSO • Your Bestie Miss Westie Is Dropping An Album Inspired By Kanye West’s Debut LP • Dallas Cowboys Say Goodbye To Tony Pollard • ATL Love Story: Drake Allegedly Spotted With Latto’s Sister, Brooklyn Nikole • Gap Band Member Anthony “Baby Gap” Walker Passes Away at 60 Don’t Sleep: 18 Of The Most Underrated Beats In Hip Hop History was originally published on globalgrind.com