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Lamont Coleman, also known as Big L, was an American rapper from Harlem, New York. Born on May 30, 1974, Big L was one of the most talented and beloved MCs of the 90s. Unfortunately, his career and life were tragically cut short when he was murdered on February 15, 1999. His musical legacy, however, […]
Jeru The Damaja, born February 14th, 1972, is a Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his critically acclaimed debut album, “The Sun Rises in the East”. It was released in 1994 and contained samples from several classic soul records. The album set the stage for what would become Jeru’s signature […]
The Score was the second and final studio album by the hip-hop group The Fugees, released on February 13, 1996. It peaked at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B Albums charts, selling over 6 million copies in the United States, and was certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association […]
Mad Skillz made his debut in the rap game with the release of his album, From Where???. The album was released on February 13, 1996, and was praised for its unique blend of hip-hop and R&B. It earned critical acclaim from both fans and critics alike. Its success was attributed to its strong production, catchy […]
Wendell Timothy Fite, also known as DJ Hurricane (born January 12, 1965) is an American hip-hop DJ, producer, and rapper. He is best known for his work with the Beastie Boys. He was a member of the groups Solo Sounds and The Afros and recorded three solo albums, featuring many well-known artists such as Xzibit, […]
James Roberts (born February 12, 1963), better known as Ed Lover, is an American rapper, actor, musician, radio personality, and former MTV VJ. He hosted “The Ed Lover Show” on SiriusXM’s old-school hip-hop station BackSpin. As of April 12, 2018, he hosts the morning show at classic hip-hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX in Chicago. Roberts was […]
Yo! Bum Rush the Show is the debut studio album by American hip-hop group Public Enemy, released on February 10, 1987. It was recorded at Spectrum City Studios in Hempstead, New York, and became one of the fastest-selling hip-hop records, but was controversial among radio stations and critics, in part due to lead rapper Chuck […]
Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by alternative hip-hop group Digable Planets released on February 9, 1993, by Pendulum/Elektra Records. The album has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. The album was produced by Digable Planets’ Ishmael Butler (“Butterfly”) and features raps from Butler, Irving, and […]
Supreme Clientele is the second studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released on February 8, 2000, by Epic Records. The album showcases Ghostface’s signature up-tempo, stream-of-consciousness rhyme style, and features guest appearances from Cappadonna, GZA, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon, Redman, RZA, U-God, and others. It features affiliates of what […]
Let’s Get Free is the debut studio album by the hip-hop duo dead prez. It was released on February 8, 2000, on Loud Records. Although the production was derided by some critics as a “dull musical backdrop”, Let’s Get Free was called a “return to politically conscious rap”. Rolling Stone gave the album four stars […]
