Noticeably lite on the guest artist features, ‘A Long Hot Summer’ allows Masta Ace to focus fully on his narrative strengths without much distraction.
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Many emcees throw around phrases like “take music to another level,” but The D.O.C. displayed a relentless commitment to the endeavor.
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With their second studio affair, the dynamic duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith left no doubt that when it came to music, they were all about their business.
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Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards and crew’s third studio affair boasts refined production and irresistible melodies. And let’s not forget one of the most famous and important basslines of all time.
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Widely considered to be the start of Davis’ “electric” period, ‘In A Silent Way’ was yet another example of the artist changing the course of not just jazz music, but music period.
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With their second studio affair, the Beastie Boys created a masterpiece that dispelled any notion that they were just one album wonders.
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Produced by hip-hop legend Large Professor, the Queensbridge bred emcee’s fifth studio LP is arguably his magnum opus and a contemporary masterpiece.
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Even though ‘Fulfillingness’ First Finale’ is a slight departure from Wonder’s previous work, it serves as an excellent bridge to what is arguably his finest work, 1976’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life.’
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While ‘One’ did not match the commercial peak of the Bee Gees’ late ‘70s albums, it reinvigorated the brothers’ creative fervor and determination.
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On his debut album, Coolio demonstrates his capacity for effortlessly navigating the lines between tragedy and comedy, providing grounded views of his past while being hopeful for the future.
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