Edan’s second studio affair has a ton of replay value, because even at only 34 minutes in length, it feels like an epic undertaking.
Read moreBlueprint’s ‘1988’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Blueprint’s admiration for music released during 1988 is clear, and he manages to honor that period’s music without making the endeavor sound like clever mimicry.
Read moreOl’ Dirty Bastard’s Debut Album ‘Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
As evidenced throughout the expanse of his solo debut LP, ODB was a charging tornado of energy and chaos, who made his name and his fame running roughshod over every track he graced.
Read moreKing Tee’s ‘IV Life’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Amidst the ascendance of the G-Funk sound during the mid-90s, King Tee journeyed down a different path with his fourth studio LP, arguably the first-ever psychedelic hip-hop rider album.
Read moreDigital Underground’s Debut Album ‘Sex Packets’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
On their classic debut LP, Digital Underground channels the spirit of George Clinton’s band of misfits, drawing inspiration from Parliament-Funkadelic’s high concept albums and eclectic casts of characters.
Read moreBob Dylan’s ‘Bringing It All Back Home’ Turns 60 | Album Anniversary
As complex and contradictory as all great works of art, Dylan’s fifth studio affair brought forth changes that are now so ingrained into the fabric of music that we assume that they’ve always existed.
Read morePoor Righteous Teachers’ Debut Album ‘Holy Intellect’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Stylistically, there were few emcees like Wise Intelligent at the time, and on PRT’s debut LP, he displayed his skills in rocking over unconventional beats.
Read moreE-40’s ‘In A Major Way’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
E-40 arguably still doesn’t get enough credit for what he achieved with ‘In A Major Way,’ as he helped to place his native city of Vallejo—and the Bay Area as a whole—squarely on the broader hip-hop map.
Read moreTha Alkaholiks’ ‘Coast II Coast’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Though Tha Alkaholiks never received the extensive acclaim they rightfully deserved, their sophomore album remains one of the most balanced projects in hip-hop history.
Read moreThe Nonce’s Debut Album ‘World Ultimate’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
On The Nonce’s debut album, the crew’s beats are jazzy and expertly crafted, with the group piecing together samples from a multitude of sources and blending them together into a thick but velvety concoction.
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