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Boogie Down Productions released their debut album Criminal Minded on March 3, 1987, which is widely considered to be one of the most influential Hip Hop albums of all time. Led by the legendary KRS-One, Criminal Minded was an instant classic due to its raw beats and socially-conscious lyrics. The album boldly tackled a range […]
J Dilla’s Welcome 2 Detroit was an iconic release in the underground hip-hop world. Heavily sampling classic soul and R&B records, he created a unique and gritty sound that resonated with many people. It was an immediate success and was praised by critics for its unique blend of samples, choppy drums, and soulful production. It […]
Sex and Violence is the fifth and final album released by hip hop group Boogie Down Productions. The next year, 1993, the group’s lead member, KRS-One, would begin recording under his own name. The track “Build And Destroy” deals with KRS-One’s ideological differences—as a self-proclaimed humanist—with X Clan and its brand of Afrocentrism. Previously, and […]
Little Brother’s debut album, The Listening, hit the shelves on February 25, 2003. This album has been acclaimed as a classic of underground hip-hop, due to its innovative production and lyrical content. Rapping duo Phonte and Big Pooh’s lyrical musings, together with 9th Wonder’s soulful production, made this album a must-listen. The Listening was praised […]
Freeway, born Leslie Pridgen, is a Philadelphia rapper who rose to fame in 2003 with the release of his debut album Philadelphia Freeway. The record was a commercial success and helped launch Freeway’s career as one of the city’s most respected rappers. The album featured a star-studded line-up of producers and guest appearances by Jay-Z, […]
DJ Quik released his third album, Safe + Sound, on February 21, 1995, and was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The album was a reflection of Quik’s growth as an artist, featuring more complex production and lyrics. It featured a unique blend of hip-hop, rap, and funk that showcased his diverse influences and skillset. The […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
