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Big Boi’s Debut Solo Album ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary

July 3, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Big Boi Debut Solo Album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty Turns 15

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Big Boi, OutKast
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Luniz’ Debut Album ‘Operation Stackola’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

June 30, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Luniz Debut Album Operation Stackola Turns 30

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.

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Funkdoobiest’s ‘Brothas Doobie’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

June 28, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Funkdoobiest Brothas Doobie Turns 30

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Funkdoobiest
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Vince Staples' Debut Album 'Summertime '06' Turns 10 | Album Anniversary

June 27, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Vince Staples Debut Album 'Summertime '06 Turns 10

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Vince Staples
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The Roots' ‘How I Got Over’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary

June 21, 2025 Jesse Ducker
The Roots How I Got Over Turns 15

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags The Roots, Black Thought, Questlove
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CZARFACE’s ‘Every Hero Needs A Villain’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary

June 12, 2025 Jesse Ducker
CZARFACE Every Hero Needs A Villain Turns 10

‘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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags CZARFACE, Esoteric, Inspectah Deck
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Jurassic 5’s ‘Quality Control’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

June 9, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Jurassic 5 Quality Control Turns 25

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.’

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Jurassic 5
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Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

June 8, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Eric B. & Rakim Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em Turns 35

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Eric B. & Rakim
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People Under The Stairs’ ‘Question In The Form Of An Answer’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

June 5, 2025 Jesse Ducker
People Under The Stairs Question In The Form Of An Answer Turns 25

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags People Under The Stairs
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The B.U.M.S' Debut Album ‘Lyfe ‘N’ Tyme’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

May 31, 2025 Jesse Ducker
The B.U.M.S Debut Album Lyfe ‘N’ Tyme Turns 30

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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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags The B.U.M.S
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Big Boi’s Debut Solo Album ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Big Boi’s Debut Solo Album ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Luniz’ Debut Album ‘Operation Stackola’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Luniz’ Debut Album ‘Operation Stackola’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Teena Marie’s ‘Irons In The Fire’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Teena Marie’s ‘Irons In The Fire’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

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