In George Clinton’s view, soul and funk were always meant to be gritty, messy, and imperfect. Through this mess, he and Funkadelic would build their empire.
Read moreBADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah’s ‘Sour Soul’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
The lengthy process compelled the group to experiment with numerous musical styles, which gives the album a lot of sonic diversity, while Ghostface’s delivery remains smooth and focused.
Read moreAbove The Law’s Debut Album ‘Livin’ Like Hustlers’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
From ‘Livin’ Like Hustlers’ on, Above The Law pushed the limits of what gangsta rap could sound like, and became under-acknowledged trendsetters in rap music.
Read moreGhostface Killah’s ‘Supreme Clientele’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
‘Supreme Clientele’ became a springboard for both the Wu-Tang Clan’s resurgence and Ghostface’s dominance during the ’00s.
Read moreLord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth’s Debut Album ‘Funky Technician’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
‘Funky Technician’ remains a rock-solid collection of beats and rhymes that stands shoulder to shoulder with the classic albums crafted by Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth’s influences.
Read moreStrong Arm Steady’s ‘In Search Of Stoney Jackson’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
The group’s second album is their finest effort to date, not only because Madlib is a helluva producer, but also because they keep things loose while executing at a high level.
Read moreToo $hort’s ‘Cocktails’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Three decades later, Too $hort’s ninth studio affair stands as one of the legendary emcee’s towering artistic achievements.
Read moreRun-DMC’s ‘King of Rock’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
Generally considered the album sandwiched between Run-DMC’s groundbreaking 1984 debut and ‘Raising Hell’ (1986), ‘King of Rock’ found the trio asserting that they were ready for prime time.
Read moreBob Dylan’s ‘Blood On The Tracks’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Whether or not ‘Blood On The Tracks’ is based on reality is immaterial. The album still has a power that hasn’t waned in the past five decades.
Read moreThe Roots’ ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Though Black Thought, Questlove & crew had already made an impression on audiences overseas, their second LP formally introduced their distinctive artistry to US hip-hop listeners.
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