Slick Rick's The Great Adventures of Slick Rick Album Anniversary
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OutKast's Stankonia Album Anniversary
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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
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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
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Fresh Artist Fridays: RIP LUX
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Organized Konfusion's Debut Album Anniversary
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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
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
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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
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Little Brother's Getback Album Anniversary
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DMX's The Great Depression Album Anniversary
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Fresh Artist Fridays: Cherokee
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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
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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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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