De La Soul's Buhloone Mindstate Album Anniversary
Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor Album Anniversary
Cam'ron's S.D.E. Album Anniversary
In 2000, Cam'ron was working with music executive Tommy Mottola and released his second album S.D.E. (Sports Drugs & Entertainment) on Sony/Epic Records. With features from Destiny's Child, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, N.O.R.E., and producer Digga, it included the relatively successful singles, "Let Me Know" and "What Means The World To You".
Big Daddy Kane's It's A Big Daddy Thing Album Anniversary
Mac Miller's GO:OD AM Album Anniversary
He chose Warner as it was "the most independent thinking" company he met with. Miller's major label debut, GO:OD AM, was released on September 18, 2015. It charted at number four on the Billboard 200, with 87,000 album-equivalent units. The album and the single "Weekend", featuring singer Miguel, were certified gold and platinum by the RIAA, respectively.
Fresh Artist Friday: Da Butcher
Da Butcher’s newest album, Underground Crown, is a perfect glimpse into how versatile and special his artistry is. Each song on the album has a unique feel and they work together to build Da Butcher’s signature distinct sound. Read more about him and our thoughts on the album in this week’s Fresh Artist Friday featuring Da Butcher.
Nice & Smooth's Ain't A Damn Thing Changed Album Anniversary
Mac Miller's The Divine Feminine Album Anniversary
The Sugarhill Gang's Rapper's Delight Anniversary
Henry Jackson, now renamed Big Bank Hank, joined Wonder Mike, and Master Gee and formed the Sugarhill Gang. They went on to record “Rapper’s Delight.” The song eventually went on to sell over 2 million copies, hit #4 on the R&B chart, and became the highest selling 12 inch single ever. Read more about the song and the Sugarhill Gang here.
Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon Album Anniversary
Ol' Dirty Bastard's N*gga Please Album Anniversary
Eve's Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady Album Anniversary
LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out Album Anniversary
NotorIous B.I.G.’s Ready to Die
MC Lyte’s Eyes On This Album Anniversary
September 12, 1989 MC Lyte released a 13-track EP, “Eyes On This”, her second solo effort. It includes a diss track towards fellow rapper Antoinette and is considered a classic by hip-hop heads everywhere. Read more about MC Lyte and experience her digital biography here.
Jay-Z’s Blueprint Album Anniversary
50 Cent’s Curtis Album Anniversary
Kanye West’s Graduation Album Anniversary
Fresh Artist Fridays: PreshaNYC
Today begins the week-long countdown before the debut of New York’s newest rapper. PreshaNYC is gearing up to drop his first song called Ragz to Richez. Keep reading to hear more about the song, the beginnings of his rap career, and the role he hopes to take on in the hip-hop world in this week’s Fresh Artist Friday.