M.O.P's Firing Squad Album Anniversary

M.O.P's Firing Squad Album Anniversary

M.O.P. (short for Mash Out Posse) is an American hip hop duo. Composed of rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, the duo are known for their aggressive lyrical delivery style. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up", released on their Warriorz album in 2000, and with which they have had mainstream success. The group has frequently collaborated with DJ Premier. Fame sometimes produces under the moniker Fizzy Womack, and has produced a significant number of tracks on all M.O.P. releases since 1996's Firing Squad, as well as work for other artists including Kool G Rap, Teflon and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Chuck D's Autobiography of Mistachuck Album Anniversary

Chuck D's Autobiography of Mistachuck Album Anniversary

Chuck D. – routinely rated as one of the greatest rappers of all time – pushed the art of the MC forward with his inimitable, rapid-fire baritone, as he connected the culture of hip-hop with Black Nationalism and the ideas of Malcolm X.

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Del the Funky Homosapian's I Wish My Brother George Was Here Album Anniversary

Del the Funky Homosapian's I Wish My Brother George Was Here Album Anniversary

Born in Oakland, California, he is the cousin of seminal West Coast rapper Ice Cube and began his career writing lyrics for Ice Cube's group Da Lench Mob. In 1991, with the help of Ice Cube, Del released his first solo album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here, at the age of 18. The album was a commercial success largely due to the popularity of the hit single "Mistadobalina". Ultimately Del, who was not pleased with the limited musical range of the album, severed his production-artist relationship with Ice Cube for his next album, No Need for Alarm.

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Black Sheep's Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Album Anniversary

Black Sheep's Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Album Anniversary

Black Sheep became part of music's hip-hop landscape in 1991 with the release of their debut album, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, whose single "Flavor of the Month" sealed the duo's popularity. At the time of their debut, Black Sheep were one of many New York City-based hip-hop and rap groups attracting national attention; Cypress Hill, Naughty By Nature, Brand Nubian, and L.O.N.S. had all paved the way for Black Sheep's appearance.

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The Firm's Album Anniversary

The Album is the only studio album by American hip hop group The Firm. It was released on October 21, 1997 by Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The project was created by rapper Nas, his manager Steve Stoute and producers Dr. Dre and Trackmasters, who came up with the idea of forming a hip hop supergroup. In the United States, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

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Eazy-E's It's On Album Anniversary

Eazy-E's It's On Album Anniversary

Amidst the drama that was going on between he and Dr. Dre, Eazy decided to take the bold step of addressing the issue on record. "It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa" was released in late 1993, which proved to be a depiction of the murder of Dre on record, and it attracted major attention.

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Pharoahe Monch's Internal Affairs Album Anniversary

Pharoahe Monch's Internal Affairs Album Anniversary

After making several guest appearances on albums like the best-selling Rawkus compilation Soundbombing II, Monch's much-hyped debut, Internal Affairs was released in 1999. The first single of the album, "Simon Says", became a hit single, peaking at No. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Black Moon's Enta Da Stage Album Anniversary

Black Moon's Enta Da Stage Album Anniversary

Black Moon premiered its debut studio album, Enta da Stage, on October 19, 1993, including "Who Got da Props?", "Son Get Wrec", "How Many MC's...", "Buck 'Em Down" and another Hot 100 hit single "I Got Cha Opin (Remix)".

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O.C.'s Word...Life Album Anniversary

O.C.'s Word...Life Album Anniversary

By 1994, he finished the album Word...Life, which included everything from his demo, along with "Time's Up," the song that would go on to be his most notable single.

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Scarface’s The Diary Album Anniversary

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Scarface’s The Diary Album Anniversary

The Diary came on October 18, 1994, reaching the heights of #2 on both the USA 'R&B/Hip-Hop' chart and the 'Billboard 200' chart.

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Digable Planets' Blowout Comb Album Anniversary

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Digable Planets' Blowout Comb Album Anniversary

Blowout Comb features guest appearances from artists Jeru the Damaja, Sulaiman and Guru of Gang Starr.

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Ludacris' Back for the First Time Album Anniversary

Ludacris' Back for the First Time Album Anniversary

In 2000, Ludacris released his major label debut Back for the First Time. The album reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was a major success.

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Digital Underground's Sons of the P Album Anniversary

Digital Underground's Sons of the P Album Anniversary

"The Humpty Dance" was a crossover club hit. Sex Packets (recorded with Chopmaster J, Money-B, DJ Fuse) became a hit after "The Humpty Dance" went to #11 on the pop charts. The album received platinum status, selling over 1 million copies.

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Snoop Dogg's Murder Was The Case Soundtrack Album Anniversary

Snoop Dogg's Murder Was The Case Soundtrack Album Anniversary

Murder Was the Case is a 1994 short film and soundtrack album starring and performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg. The 18 minute film was directed by Dr. Dre and Fab Five Freddy and chronicles the fictional death of Snoop Dogg and his resurrection after making a deal with the Devil.

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LL Cool J's Phenomenon Album Anniversary

LL Cool J's Phenomenon Album Anniversary

Phenomenon is LL Cool J’s seventh studio album . The album was certified Platinum and is executively produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs.

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Nas' Debut Single Halftime Anniversary

Nas' Debut Single Halftime Anniversary

MC Serch of 3rd Bass approached Nas about contributing a track to the Zebrahead soundtrack. Serch was the soundtrack's executive producer and had been impressed by "Live at the Barbeque." Nas submitted "Halftime," and the song so stunned Serch that he made it the soundtrack's lead-off track.

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Mos Def's The New Danger Album Anniversary

Mos Def's The New Danger Album Anniversary

In October of 2004 Mos Def released his long-awaited second solo album, The New Danger. It debuted on the Billboard album chart at number five. One single from the album, "Sex, Love & Money," earned a Grammy nomination for best alternative/urban performance.

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Leaders of the New School T.I.M.E. Album Anniversary

Leaders of the New School T.I.M.E. Album Anniversary

The group's second and final album was T.I.M.E. ("The Inner Mind's Eye"), released in 1993, and spawning the fan-favorite singles "What's Next", "Time Will Tell" & "Classic Material".

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Mos Def's Black on Both Sides Album Anniversary

Mos Def's Black on Both Sides Album Anniversary

Mos Def released a solo album, Black on Both Sides, which had a jazzy, R&B flavor. The releases heightened Mos Def's notoriety and established him as a socially conscious, introspective, and insightful rap artist.

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LIl Kim’s 9 album Anniversary

LIl Kim’s 9 album Anniversary

9 is the fifth studio album by Lil' Kim.

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