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J Dilla was a legendary producer, rapper, and songwriter who inspired the world with his music. Born James Dewitt Yancey in Detroit, Michigan, J Dilla was a musical prodigy, producing beats at the age of 10 and performing at 12. He was instrumental in the evolution of hip-hop, bridging the gap between hip-hop and jazz. […]
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 […]
The College Dropout is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on February 10, 2004, by Def Jam Recordings and Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records. In the years leading up to its release, West had received praise for his production work for rappers such as Jay-Z and Talib Kweli but […]
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 […]
Kid Capri, born on February 7, 1967, is a renowned American hip-hop DJ, producer, and rapper. His influence extends across the entire music industry, and he has had a hand in producing some of the biggest hits of the last four decades. Kid Capri has been called the “king of mixtapes” and has earned numerous […]
Donuts is the second and final studio album by the American hip hop producer J Dilla, released on February 7, 2006, by Stones Throw Records. It was released on the day of his 32nd birthday, three days before his death. The album was recorded in 2005, largely during J Dilla’s extended stay at Cedars-Sinai Medical […]
Sugarhill Gang is the self-titled debut album by the influential rap group Sugarhill Gang. It is considered to be the first hip-hop studio album, leading to more studio albums by other rappers. The album was released in 1980 for Sugarhill Records and was produced by Sylvia Robinson. The single “Rapper’s Delight” was the first rap […]
Get Rich or Die Tryin’ is the debut studio album by American rapper 50 Cent. It was released on February 6, 2003, by Interscope Records, Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, Eminem’s Shady Records, and 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records. After signing with Eminem, 50 Cent also worked heavily with Dr. Dre acting as the album’s executive producers, […]
