Q-Tip's The Renaissance Album Anniversary

The Renaissance is Q-Tip’s second studio album released November 4th 2008. The Renaissance was produced primarily by Q-Tip and received universal acclaim from music critics, who praised Q-Tip's lyricism and production aesthetic, and earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. Read more about Q-Tip here.

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Lil Wayne's Tha Block Is Hot Album Anniversary

Lil Wayne's Tha Block Is Hot Album Anniversary

Though Lil Wayne had been known in several states by 1999, it wasn't until he released his solo debut, "Tha Block Is Hot" (1999), that he really got his big break, being known all over the States. His solo album peaked at number three on Billboard's album chart and at number one on Billboard Top R'n'B/Hip-Hop Albums, while at the same time scoring him a nomination for 2000 Source Award for New Artist of the Year, Solo.

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Brand Nubian's Everything is Everything Album Anniversary

Brand Nubian's Everything is Everything Album Anniversary

Brand Nubian's next release, Everything is Everything, was released in November 1994.

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Slick Rick's The Great Adventures of Slick Rick Album Anniversary

Slick Rick's The Great Adventures of Slick Rick Album Anniversary

His career in full swing, he released his first solo album in 1988 titled The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. It hit No.1. on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop charts and was one of the first hip-hop records to go platinum.

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OutKast's Stankonia Album Anniversary

OutKast's Stankonia Album Anniversary

The record had a certain psychedelic feel, and produced several hits, among them "Mrs. Jackson," a homage to the grandmother of Benjamin's son with singer Erykah Badu written in the aftermath of a breakup.

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Jay-Z's The Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia Album Anniversary

Jay-Z's The Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia Album Anniversary

The album helped to introduce newcomer producers The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Kanye West, and Bink, which have all gone on to achieve notable success.

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Cypress Hill's Temples of Boom Album Anniversary

Cypress Hill's Temples of Boom Album Anniversary

Their third album Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom was released in 1995 selling 1.5 million copies and reaching number 3 on the Billboard 200 on the strength of the hit single “Throw Your Set in the Air”.

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Monie Love's Down to Earth Album Anniversary

Monie Love's Down to Earth Album Anniversary

Tracks on her debut album like "RU Single" and the Queen Latifah collaboration "Ladies First", were intelligent attacks on the expectations and stereotypes of black women.

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Big Daddy Kane's Taste of Chocolate Album Anniversary

Big Daddy Kane's Taste of Chocolate Album Anniversary

The LP “Taste Of Chocolate” features “Hard Being The Kane” and “All Of Me” as well as a duet with the legendary Barry White.

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Organized Konfusion's Debut Album Anniversary

Organized Konfusion's Debut Album Anniversary

Organized Konfusion (OK) is an alternative hip hop duo from Quenna, New York. Though not commercially popular, the duo was one of the most respected and acclaimed underground hip hop acts of the 1990s, largely due to the groundbreaking lyrics of Prince Po and Pharoahe Monch.

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Ghostface Killah's Ironman Album Anniversary

Ghostface Killah's Ironman Album Anniversary

In 1995, Ghostface would guest star extensively on fellow hip hop Clan member Raekwon's debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., appearing on almost every song. He also contributed songs to the Sunset Park and Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood soundtracks, which would be included on his first solo LP, Ironman, in 1996. The album, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, had a more pronounced soul influence (particularly 1970s soul) than previous Wu-Tang releases, and Ghostface's future albums would continue this stylistic trait.

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Ice Cube's Death Certificate Album Anniversary

Ice Cube's Death Certificate Album Anniversary

Actor and rapper Ice Cube was born in South Central Los Angeles in 1969. With fellow rappers Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren, he rocketed to fame in the late 1980s as a member of the hard-hitting gangsta rap group, N.W.A. After breaking off on his own in '89, Cube has put together a successful recording and acting career, having appeared in the films Friday (1995), Barbershop (2002) and Are We There Yet?

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Mase's Harlem World Album Anniversary

On October 28th, 1997, Mase released his debut album, Harlem World. The album was nominated at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album. It went on to sell 4.8 million copies in the United States, going quadruple Platinum in the US. Joining Mase on this album was a long list of rap elite including Jay-Z, Lil' Kim, and Busta Rhymes. Read more about Mase and his career here.

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Kanye West’s Jesus is King Album Anniversary

Kanye West’s Jesus is King Album Anniversary

On October 25, 2019, Kanye West released Jesus Is King, a Christian hip hop album.

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Onyx’s All We Got Iz Us Album Anniversary

A realness which was captured in Onyx's introspective and dark follow-up gold album All We Got Iz Us. Manifested in the sophomore LP's first single "Last Days," a matured Onyx presented an ominous outlook at everyday reality that not only reflected the group's grounded perspective but provided for uncoated, hard-to-swallow truths throughout the industry. In between recording the second album, Onyx's charismatic panache and believable grittiness were recognized by outside industries as well, as the group's acting avenues began to flourish. #AllWeGotIzUs in 1995 would be listed as the best rap album produced of that year by VIBE magazine. Read more about Onyx here.

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Dilated Peoples Expansion Team Album Anniversary

Dilated Peoples Expansion Team Album Anniversary

Expansion Team debuted at #8 on the US Billboard R&B Albums chart and #36 on the Billboard 200.

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Little Brother's Getback Album Anniversary

Little Brother's Getback Album Anniversary

On October 23, 2007 Little Brother released Getback, the long-awaited follow-up to The Minstrel Show. With no major video or radio airplay, Getback sold approximately 9,600 copies during its first week in stores and landed at No. 89 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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DMX's The Great Depression Album Anniversary

DMX's The Great Depression Album Anniversary

Released October 23, 2001, it was his fourth album to debut at the top of the Billboard 200, featuring the singles "Who We Be", "We Right Here", and "Shorty Was The Bomb".

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Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city Album Anniversary

Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city Album Anniversary

In an interview with Billboard in February 2014, Lamar stated he was planning to put out a new album the next September. During the same interview, which also included Schoolboy Q, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, and Dave Free, the possibility of a debut effort from the Black Hippy collective appearing in 2014 was announced. On July 31, 2014, it was announced that Lamar would premiere his short film m.A.A.d at Sundance's inaugural NEXT Fest in Los Angeles on August 9. The film is inspired by good kid, m.A.A.d city, and was directed by Kahlil Joseph, who had previously worked with Lamar on the Yeezus Tour.

Read more about Kendrick Lamar here

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Westside Connection's Bow Down Album Anniversary

Westside Connection's Bow Down Album Anniversary

In 1995, Cube joined Mack 10 and WC in forming a side trio, the Westside Connection. Feeling neglected by East Coast media, a longstanding issue in rap's bicoastal rivalry, the group aimed to reinforce West pride and resonate with the undervalued. The Westside Connection's first album, Bow Down (1996), featured tracks like "Bow Down" and "Gangstas Make the World Go 'Round" that reflected the group's objectives. The album was certified Platinum by year's end.

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