Hip-Hop History
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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 […]
Christopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper. Emerging from the underground hip-hop scene in the Bronx borough of New York City in the early 1990s, he came to prominence upon being discovered by fellow Bronx rapper […]
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, […]
Mack Daddy is the third album by Sir Mix-a-Lot. It was released on February 4, 1992, on Def American Recordings. The album is particularly notable for the hit single “Baby Got Back.” …[source: Wikipedia]
In God We Trust is the second album from hip hop group Brand Nubian. It was released on February 2, 1993, by Elektra. Lead MC Grand Puba left the group to pursue a solo career in 1991, following the release of their revered debut One for All. DJ Alamo also left to work with Puba, […]
