Big Boi’s debut solo affair simultaneously sounds retro and modern, establishing that he honors and respects his past accomplishments, while demonstrating his willingness to continue to blaze new trails.
Read moreLuniz’ Debut Album ‘Operation Stackola’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Though best known for the smoking anthem “I Got 5 On It,” the duo’s debut LP unfolds as a powerful examination of the pain, devastation, and exploitation that envelop Black communities.
Read moreFunkdoobiest’s ‘Brothas Doobie’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The trio’s second studio LP showcases a group that’s more seasoned and possessed of a stronger sense of identity. As a result, the album flows as a cohesive whole relative to its precursor.
Read moreVince Staples' Debut Album 'Summertime '06' Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
Staples’ debut long player finds the gifted emcee chronicling his experiences with a potent mix of comedy, tragedy, and insight, with depth of thought and layers to his complex views of the world.
Read moreThe Roots' ‘How I Got Over’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
The Legendary Roots Crew’s ninth studio affair succeeds—where many other hip-hop albums fall short—in tackling the larger emotions associated with doing what’s necessary to survive.
Read moreCZARFACE’s ‘Every Hero Needs A Villain’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
‘Every Hero Needs A Villain’ represents the point where CZARFACE launched themselves into overdrive, becoming one of the most prolific and creative groups of the last decade.
Read moreJurassic 5’s ‘Quality Control’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Jurassic 5’s self-titled EP and LP released a few years prior were good starting points for the crew, but they got even better lyrically and musically with ‘Quality Control.’
Read moreEric B. & Rakim’s ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
It’s a shame that as the years have passed ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ’Em’ isn’t as revered as it deserves to be. But for heads who really know, it’s a bona fide classic just like the two LPs that precede it.
Read morePeople Under The Stairs’ ‘Question In The Form Of An Answer’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
The duo knew that their music was best to be enjoyed under the blue skies and increasingly hotter and longer days, and their sophomore album captures this vibe in a unique manner.
Read moreThe B.U.M.S' Debut Album ‘Lyfe ‘N’ Tyme’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
It’s a shame that hip-hop heads never got more music from this Oakland duo, but at least we’re still able to enjoy this near-perfect artistic statement with the pair’s first and only album.
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