Inquisitively experimental, unapologetically rock, and unflinchingly hip-hop, Limp Bizkit’s second studio affair stands as one of the definitive nu metal albums.
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As fun as it is sonically innovative, the trio’s fourth studio affair reinforced their commitment to bridging the gaps between musical styles.
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As an initial solo outing, ‘Ghetto Hymns’ affirmed why industry titans like Tupac Shakur, Teddy Riley, and Erick Sermon aligned themselves with Hollister’s flexible tenor.
Read morePete Rock’s ‘Soul Survivor II’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
‘Soul Survivor II’ stands as an intriguing microcosm of Rock’s entire prolific career, which is distinguished by, among other qualities, the diversity of his musical endeavors.
Read moreShyheim’s Debut Album ‘AKA The Rugged Child’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Like other demographics throughout hip-hop’s history, the rise of adolescent emcees to prominence was hard-fought and somewhat heroic, with Shyheim as a pioneering influence.
Read moreThe Von Bondies’ ‘Pawn Shoppe Heart’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
On their second studio album, the band takes you on an exciting and mostly fast-paced journey through their rugged terrain, to write another chapter of Detroit’s storied musical legacy.
Read moreTLC’s ‘FanMail’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
TLC’s third long player was timely for the closing of a decade and served as a remarkable proclamation for the voice of young women set to come of age in a new century.
Read moreZhané’s Debut Album ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The duo’s dynamic debut soundtracked countless parties and inspired plenty of fond memories during the mid ‘90s, cementing its place as one of the decade’s quintessential albums.
Read moreAlice in Chains’ ‘Jar of Flies’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The seven-song EP wrote the group’s next chapter following the success of their 1992 album ‘Dirt’ and cemented their place within contemporary rock folklore.
Read moreMary J. Blige’s ‘What’s the 411? Remix’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The remix compilation helped the young Blige remain a constant presence in radio rotation, until she took a comfortable seat atop R&B’s throne with her sophomore effort ‘My Life’ (1994).
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