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Busta Rhymes, one of the most influential rappers of all time, was born on May 20, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. From an early age, he was exposed to the vibrant hip-hop culture that was brewing in NYC in the late 70s and early 80s. He was raised in a Jamaican household, which heavily influenced […]
Fear of a Black Planet, Public Enemy’s groundbreaking third album, was released on April 10, 1990, and has since been celebrated for its unapologetic commentary on race relations and social issues. The record’s powerful lyrics and innovative production techniques not only challenged the status quo in the music industry but also inspired a new generation […]
The Coming by Busta Rhymes is a landmark debut album that still influences hip-hop today. Released over 25 years ago, The Coming contains collaborations with some of the genre’s most influential artists, including Q-Tip, Redman, and Keith Murray. This album helped to establish Busta Rhymes as a major player in the hip-hop scene while also […]
Flavor Flav, a prominent figure in hip-hop, was born on March 16, 1959, as William Jonathan Drayton Jr. His contributions to the music industry have left an indelible mark, especially as a member of the influential rap group Public Enemy. With a career spanning over three decades, Flavor Flav’s impact has transcended music and infiltrated […]
Craig Mack, the American rapper who rose to fame in the 1990s, passed away on March 12, 2018, leaving behind a legacy in the music industry. Mack began his career in the rap scene under the mentorship of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, who signed him to his label, Bad Boy Records. His 1994 hit single, […]
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, […]
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 […]
William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper and record producer. One half of the golden age hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time. Rakim is considered a transformational […]
E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front is the third studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on December 15, 1998, by Flipmode and Elektra Records in North America. The album follows the apocalyptic theme explored by Rhymes’ first two albums, The Coming (1996) and When Disaster Strikes (1997). Musically, the […]
The Master is the second solo album by American rapper Rakim, released November 30, 1999, on Universal Records. It serves as the follow-up to Rakim’s debut solo album, The 18th Letter (1997), and would be Rakim’s last studio album for nearly a decade, until 2009’s The Seventh Seal. … [source: Wikipedia]
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