With support from his D.I.T.C. comrades, O.C.’s second studio album reinforced and expanded upon the promise of his debut LP.
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Arguably the sleeper album of 1992, the Heavies’ superb second studio LP is now a highly coveted possession for any true hip-hop snob.
Read moreLinkin Park’s ‘Reanimation’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
The band’s first remix project showcases their commitment to artistry and desire to further connect with the underground hip-hop movement, while adding depth to the Nu Metal genre.
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In the years that have passed, Blige’s inspired debut has aged better than most—if not all—of its early ‘90s R&B contemporaries.
Read moreMario’s Eponymous Debut Album Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Baltimore-bred Mario’s debut LP has earned a spot in the city's lore alongside Cal Ripken’s Iron Man streak, Sisqo’s “Thong Song,” and Omar’s shotgun.
Read moreCormega’s ‘The True Meaning’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Cormega’s second studio LP offers a deeper look into Queensbridge, a neighborhood that first caught our attention on wax nearly two-and-a-half decades earlier.
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With their 1997 inaugural effort, Capone-N-Noreaga were commissioned to frontline warfare as defenders of hip-hop’s birthplace in New York City.
Read moreAZ’s ‘Aziatic’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
With his previous two LPs not receiving the acclaim of his 1995 debut ‘Doe or Die,’ ‘Aziatic’ thrust AZ back into the conversation of rap’s elite.
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When Ms. Hill released her ‘Unplugged’ LP in May 2002, her devoted fans pulled in close, wanting to be among the first to witness her next stroke of genius.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘Daily Operation’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Like the rest of their prolific catalog, Gang Starr’s third studio album raised the bar artistically upon its release in the spring of 1992.
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