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Tone-Lōc was one of the most prominent hip-hop artists of the late 80s and 90s, known for massive hits like “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina”. Born on March 3, 1966, in Los Angeles, Tone-Lōc began his musical career as a rapper and eventually expanded into television and film roles. With his unique voice and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’s fourth studio album, All Eyez on Me was released on February 13, 1996, and became an instant classic. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album contained many of his most memorable tracks, including “California Love” and “How […]
MC Hammer was one of the most influential rap stars of the nineties, and his third album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em was an iconic moment for the artist. Released on February 12, 1990, this album went on to become the first hip-hop album ever to reach number one on the Billboard charts. The album […]
David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper and producer, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. Blake has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Chingy, R. Kelly, and Shaquille O’Neal, among others. Blake’s stage name […]
Tha Last Meal is the fifth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on December 19, 2000. It was his third and final studio album released on No Limit, his first album on his newly founded label Doggy Style in the United States, and as referenced in the album title, his last […]
Jon Owens (born December 19, 1973), known by his stage name Casual, is an American rapper and producer from Oakland, California, and one of the founding members of the alternative hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics. After his debut album Fear Itself garnered both critical and commercial success, Casual went on to become one of the most prominent […]
