Author: Mister Anderson
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After being one of the first mainstream hip-hop old-school producers in the late ’80s, Lord Finesse released his third album The Awakening February 20, 1996. The album was heralded for its unique blend of jazz, funk, and hip-hop sounds, drawing inspiration from old-school rap and R&B from the ’70s. The project was a commercial success, […]
Lord Finesse, born on February 19, 1970, is a hip-hop artist from the Bronx, New York. He is best known for his 1990 single Funky Technician, which was released on the Wild Pitch label. He is also the leader of the legendary Diggin In The Crates drew. Finesse has released five solo albums and has […]
Words from the Genius is the debut studio album by the American rapper GZA, under his previous stage name “The Genius”. Most of the album’s production was handled by Easy Moe Bee. The album never charted, and GZA went on to co-found the Wu-Tang Clan in 1992 after the album’s failure. It was released on […]
Immortal Technique, born on February 19, 1978, is a revolutionary hip-hop artist from Harlem, New York. He was born in Lima, Peru, and immigrated to Harlem, New York at the age of 8. His time in the city influenced him immensely and was a major contributing factor in the creation of his musical style. He […]
Music fans around the world were saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Morales, better known as Prince Markie Dee of the classic rap group The Fat Boys. Morales passed away on February 18, 2021, after a long battle with illness. He and his groupmates—Kool Rock Ski, Buff Love, and the Human Beatbox—were most […]
Born Andre Romelle Young in California, Dr. Dre is a world-renowned rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and record executive. He began his career in hip-hop as part of the group, World Class Wreckin’ Cru, in 1984. Dre then co-founded the pioneering rap group N.W.A with Eazy E and Ice Cube in 1986. Subsequently, he went solo and […]
Making Trouble was the Geto Boys’ first album, released on February 17, 1988, and marked the beginning of their transition from a Houston-area rap group, known as the Ghetto Boys, to one of the most renowned rap groups in the world. It featured contributions from the group’s original members, Willie D, Bushwick Bill, and Scarface, […]
Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow, is an American rapper, actor, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Ice-T moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 8th grade and began his music career as a rapper in the early 1980s. He first rose to fame with the release of […]
2Pac released his second studio album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. on February 16, 1993. It was the follow-up to his highly successful debut album 2Pacalypse Now from 1991 and featured collaborations with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Ice Cube, Redman, and Scarface. The album was a critical and commercial hit, reaching number […]
With a career spanning over 15 years and nine albums, Lupe Fiasco has solidified himself as one of the most respected and successful lyricists in rap history. His socially conscious lyrics, complex rhyme schemes, and intelligent wordplay have pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and his artistry. From his Grammy Award-winning album Food & Liquor to […]
