Hip-Hop History
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Master P’s first album, Get Away Clean, was released on February 12, 1991. The album was an immediate commercial success, reaching the top five of the Billboard 200 and going multi-platinum. It featured some of Master P’s most successful singles, such as “Mr. Ice Cream Man”, “Make ‘Em Say Uhh!”, and “Bourbons and Lacs”. After […]
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 […]
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 […]
