MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS: THE HEIST 2012

This album was the debut album for the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis duo, and also marks their most successful album. The Heist has hit songs such as Ten Thousand Hours, Thrift Shop, Same Love, and Cant Hold Us. This album is very important because it marked a transition in mainstream media from pop to pop rock. The album won a Grammy award for Best Rap Album and was also nominated for album of the year. It’s sales continue to increase to date. This album was very influential, despite the artist’s style changing significantly since this album.