A double-disc, cinematic experience. This is not just an album; it is an autobiography. From the haunting "Power" to the scathing "Caterpillar" (feat. Eminem), this album earned Royce his first major Grammy buzz.
Royce does not have 17 solo studio albums. The “17 albums” likely include collaborative projects, mixtapes, and compilations. Here’s the most common 17-album breakdown used in torrent/p2p sets:
| # | Album | Artist Credit | Year | |---|-------------------------------|-----------------------|------| | 1 | Rock City (Version 2.0) | Royce da 5’9” | 2002 | | 2 | Death Is Certain | Royce da 5’9” | 2004 | | 3 | Independent’s Day | Royce da 5’9” | 2005 | | 4 | Street Hop | Royce da 5’9” | 2009 | | 5 | Success Is Certain | Royce da 5’9” | 2011 | | 6 | Layers | Royce da 5’9” | 2016 | | 7 | Book of Ryan | Royce da 5’9” | 2018 | | 8 | The Allegory | Royce da 5’9” | 2020 | | 9 | The Heaven’s Experience (EP, often counted) | Royce da 5’9” | 2020 | | 10 | PRhyme (with DJ Premier) | PRhyme | 2014 | | 11 | PRhyme 2 | PRhyme | 2018 | | 12 | Bar Exam 4 (mixtape) | Royce da 5’9” | 2017 | | 13 | Trust the Shooter (mixtape) | Royce da 5’9” | 2016 | | 14 | The Bar Exam 3 (mixtape) | Royce da 5’9” | 2014 | | 15 | The Bar Exam 2 (mixtape) | Royce da 5’9” | 2011 | | 16 | The Bar Exam (mixtape) | Royce da 5’9” | 2009 | | 17 | Rock City (Original Version – Bootleg) or Bad Meets Evil EP (with Eminem) | Royce/EM | 1999 / 2011 | Royce Da 5-9 Discography - 320 -17 Albums--RAP-...
Note: Bad Meets Evil’s “Hell: The Sequel” (2011) is often swapped in.
A significant portion of this collection is dedicated to Slaughterhouse, the supergroup formed with Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I. Their self-titled debut and the follow-up Welcome to: Our House represent the epitome of "bar for bar" excellence. While the group struggled with label politics, their albums remain cult favorites, showcasing a chemistry that celebrated pure lyricism over catchy hooks. A double-disc, cinematic experience
While technically a compilation of unreleased tracks from the Rock City era, this album is crucial for understanding Royce’s dark humor. It features heavy production from the legendary D12 producer, Mr. Porter.
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap Format: MP3 320kbps Collection: 17 Albums Note: Bad Meets Evil’s “Hell: The Sequel” (2011)
In the pantheon of hip-hop lyricism, few names command as much respect as Ryan Daniel Montgomery, known professionally as Royce da 5'9". Hailing from the gritty streets of Detroit, Michigan, Royce has evolved from a local battle rapper into a universally acclaimed technical wizard. This discography collection, spanning 17 albums at crisp 320kbps quality, offers a high-fidelity journey through the career of an artist who refused to compromise his integrity, transitioning from the "King of the Underground" to a atop-tier mainstream force.
These first three albums showcase a hungry, angry, and technically absurd young MC trying to find his footing outside of the shadow of Marshall Mathers.
After cleaning up from addiction, Royce re-emerged with a series of mixtapes (The Bar Exams) and studio albums that rebuilt his reputation as a "Rapper’s Rapper."
Royce has more than 17 projects if you count EPs, collab albums, and group work (Bad Meets Evil, PRhyme). A plausible 17‑album set would be: