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Lords of the Underground made their debut in the hip-hop scene with their first album release Here Come The Lords on March 9th, 1993. This East Coast rap trio from Newark, New Jersey, consisting of rappers Doitall, Mr. Funke, and DJ Lord Jazz, quickly made a stamp on the industry with their unique sound that […]
Beanie Sigel, born Dwight E. Grant on March 6, 1974, is a rapper from South Philadelphia. Sigel started his music career in the late 1990s, signing with Roc-A-Fella Records, an American record label founded by Jay-Z. As a young boy, Sigel’s life was far from easy, growing up in South Philly’s projects surrounded by poverty […]
Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs burst onto the hip-hop scene with the release of their debut album Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto on March 5, 1991. Their unique blend of socially conscious lyrics, hard-hitting beats, and infectious hooks resonated with fans all over the world, and helped pave the way for a new […]
Grand Wizzard Theodore was a legendary hip-hop DJ and producer who emerged from the Bronx in the early 1980s. He is credited with introducing the concept of the “scratch” into hip-hop music, revolutionizing the genre, and inspiring countless generations of DJs and musicians. Born Theodore Livingston on March 5, 1963, his early years were marked […]
Grand Puba was born March 4, 1966 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He later moved to New York City and became a prominent figure in the Golden Age of hip hop, as a member of both Brand Nubian and Masters of Ceremony. Puba emerged as one of the most skilled emcees of the late ’80s and […]
In March of 1989, De La Soul made their debut in the hip-hop industry with the release of their album 3 Feet High and Rising. The album was hailed as groundbreaking and is now considered a classic not only in hip-hop but also in music. With its unique sampling style, positive messages, and inventive wordplay, […]
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 […]
El-P of Run The Jewels, born Jaime Meline on March 2, 1975, is a rapper, producer, and label owner from Brooklyn, New York. With a career over two decades, El-P has established himself as a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene. El-P is known for his unique style that blends underground hip-hop, industrial music, […]
Method Man was born on March 2, 1971, in Hempstead, New York. His birth name was Clifford Smith but later became known as Method Man, one of the Wu-Tang Clan’s most iconic members. He grew up in Staten Island, where he began his journey toward stardom. He is most notable for his work as a […]
DJ Scott La Rock, whose real name is Scott Sterling, was a talented musician and producer born on March 2, 1962. He is best known for his contributions to the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which was one of the most influential groups in the history of the genre. La Rock played a key role […]
