On his fourth studio affair, Jay-Z set out to demonstrate that while his music might be played on the radio and in the clubs, his success was still defined on his own terms.
Read morePRhyme’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘PRhyme’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
Working with one of the greatest producers to ever live brought out the best in Royce Da 5’9” as an artist and gave him the confidence to build even further on his legacy.
Read moreParliament’s ‘Gloryhallastoopid (or Pin the Tale on the Funky)’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Even if George Clinton knew Parliament’s end was nigh while recording ‘Gloryhallastoopid,’ the group’s eighth studio affair doesn’t sound like a swan song.
Read moreRedman’s ‘Dare Iz A Darkside’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Redman’s second studio affair is his most underground and uncompromising album, with music and lyrics that pulse with darkness and pain, layered in thick slabs of sludge-drenched funk.
Read moreMF DOOM’s ‘MM.. Food’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
On his fifth album, DOOM maintains his creativity both in front of and behind the boards, reinforcing his well-earned reputation as one of the most gifted rapper/producer double-threats of all time.
Read moreDr. Dre’s ‘2001’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Relative to its famous precursor (1992’s ‘The Chronic’), the immaculately mixed ‘2001’ retains a largely Spartan aesthetic, but still feels “big” in scope and sound.
Read moreDef Jef’s Debut Album ‘Just A Poet With Soul’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
While Young MC and Tone Lōc were Delicious Vinyl’s flashier and more audience friendly artists, Def Jef was the consummate craftsman of the label, weaving together complex lines and rhyme styles.
Read more3rd Bass’ Debut Album ‘The Cactus Album’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Despite the complicated nature of MC Serch and Pete Nice’s relationship, the duo successfully put their differences aside long enough to bless the world with this bona fide hip-hop classic.
Read moreKurupt’s ‘Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Though Tha Dogg Pound co-founder’s sophomore long player may not have received the shine that it deserved when it was released, it still stands as one of the finest hip-hop albums of the late ‘90s.
Read moreKeith Murray’s Debut Album ‘The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
1994 was a banner year for hip-hop debut albums and Keith Murray’s inaugural effort was firmly situated among the cream of the crop.
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