Alex DeLeon, The Cab

5. Taylor Swift, Fearless: Taylor is one of the best songwriters out there today. I'd love to write with her someday.

4. Fall Out Boy, Folie a Deux: My favorite FOB release to date. Patrick and Pete are unstoppable. Patrick's voice absolutely slays on this record, and Pete's lyrics are better than ever.

3. James Morrison, Songs For You, Truths For Me: This album is fairly unknown in the U.S., and it shocks me. Morrison and his latest album inspire me to write music each and every day

2. Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III: Dude. It's Weezy. 'Nuff Said.

1. Kanye West, 808s and Heartbreak: This album isn't just a genre or style of music. It's art.

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