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.
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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.
Read moreFunkadelic’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Funkadelic’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
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.
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