Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II Album Anniversary

Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II Album Anniversary

Following the accomplishment of album "Tha Carter" and collaboration single "Soldier", he released "Tha Carter II" (2005) that debuted at number two on Billboard's album chart while its lead single "Fireman" became a hit peaking at number 32 on Billboard Hot 100.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Tyler Gill

Fresh Artist Fridays: Tyler Gill

Phoenix, Arizona entrepreneur Tyler Gill drops his second music project of the year. This five track EP titled “Free”, is a great change of pace for hip hop listeners. Check out the title track and learn more about Tyler in this weeks Fresh Artist Friday.

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Afrikaa Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force's Planet Rock Album Anniversary

Afrikaa Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force's Planet Rock Album Anniversary

“Planet Rock”, a popular single, came out that June under the name Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force. The song borrowed musical motifs from German electro-pop, funk, and rock.

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Salt N Pepa's Hot, Cool and Vicious Album Anniversary

Salt N Pepa's Hot, Cool and Vicious Album Anniversary

It was nominated for a Grammy Award, and the strength of that single catapulted the album to platinum sales in the U.S. with over 1 million copies sold, making Denton, James, and Roper the first female rap act to go platinum. The album ultimately sold 1.4 million copies worldwide.

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Chief Keef's Dedication Album Anniversary

Chief Keef's Dedication Album Anniversary

Chief Keef released four mixtapes in the lead up to releasing his third album, Dedication, in 2017.

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T.I.'s Urban Legend Album Anniversary

T.I.'s Urban Legend Album Anniversary

T.I. carefully constructed his new materials while cleverly assembled collaborations with other hip-hop artists, such as B.G., Nelly, Lil Wayne, plus Mannie Fresh. Entitled "Urban Legend", this third major album was then launched by August 2004 to encounter a magnificent outcome.

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Nas' Street's Disciple Album Anniversary

Nas' Street's Disciple Album Anniversary

Nas released Street's Disciple on November 30, 2004 - a sprawling double album that delved deeply into various issues, most notably politics and his impending marriage to Kelis.

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Q-Tip's Amplified Album Anniversary

Q-Tip's Amplified Album Anniversary

After the breakup of his group, Q-Tip began pursuing a solo career in 1999. He collaborated with R&B singer Raphael Saadiq and released the hit single "Get Involved". Later that year, he signed with Arista Records and released his solo debut Amplified, which he produced with Jay Dee.

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Rakim's The Master Album Anniversary

Rakim's The Master Album Anniversary

The Master, was released in 1999 debuted in the Top 75…

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La' Chat's Bad Influence Album Anniversary

La' Chat's Bad Influence Album Anniversary

La’ Chat’s fourth studio album “Bad Influence” featuring Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, All Star and the Block Burnaz was released on November 28, 2006.

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Queen Latifah’s All Hail the Queen Album Anniversary

Queen Latifah’s All Hail the Queen Album Anniversary

The single "U.N.I.T.Y" earned Latifah her first Grammy Award.

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Ludacris’ Word of Mouf Album Anniversary

Ludacris’ Word of Mouf Album Anniversary

Ludacris contributed the hit single Area Codes" (featuring Nate Dogg)” to the soundtrack to the film Rush Hour 2. 

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D-Nice's To Tha Rescue Album Anniversary

D-Nice's To Tha Rescue Album Anniversary

In 1991, D-Nice released his second studio album called "To tha Rescue". The album peaked at #137 on the Top Pop Albums chart and #27 on the Top R&B Albums chart.

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The Root's Phrenology Album Anniversary

The Root's Phrenology Album Anniversary

The long-awaited Phrenology was released in late November 2002 amid rumors of the Roots losing interest in their label arrangements with MCA. In 2004, the band remedied the situation by creating the Okayplayer company. Named after their website, Okayplayer included a record label and a production/promotion company. The same year, the band held a series of jam sessions to give their next album a looser feel. The results were edited down to ten tracks and released as The Tipping Point in July of 2004.

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Run-DMC's Single Christmas in Hollis Anniversary

"Christmas in Hollis" is a single by Run-DMC that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas and Christmas Rap. The track was produced by the group along with Rick Rubin and was originally released as a single in 1987 by A&M. The track is used wildly in popular culture today and "Christmas in Hollis" went on to win Rolling Stone's Best Video of the Year award in 1987, beating out Michael Jackson's "Bad." Read more about Run-DMC and their career here.

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Missy Elliott's This Is Not a Test! Album Anniversary

On November 25th, 2003, Missy Elliott released This Is Not a Test as her fifth studio album. It was primarily produced by Timbaland, with additional production from Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart and Elliott herself. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. The album debuted at number thirteen on the US Billboard 200, selling 183,600 copies in the first week of release. On December 17, 2003, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over one million copies in the United States. Read more about Missy Elliott and her career here.

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Rick Ross' Hood Billionaire Album Anniversary

Rick Ross' Hood Billionaire Album Anniversary

"Hood Billionaire” is Rick Ross’ seventh album and was released through Maybach Music Group, Def Jam Recordings and Slip-n-Slide Records on November 24, 2014. The album features notable artist like Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T. and more

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Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak Album Anniversary

Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak Album Anniversary

The album is largely inspired by the death of West's mother and his break-up with fiancée Alexis Phifer. Every beat and lyric perfectly illustrates a reality we all have felt before.

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RZA's Bobby Digital in Stereo Album Anniversary

RZA's Bobby Digital in Stereo Album Anniversary

RZA also joined the Gravediggaz, helming their 1995 debut 6 Feet Deep; his first full-length solo LP, RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo, followed in 1998. It debuted #3 on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

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Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's Live and Let Die Album Anniversary

Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's Live and Let Die Album Anniversary

As part of the golden age MC-and-DJ tandem Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, the "Kool Genius of Rap" enjoyed a successful and, above all, influential run during the late '80s and early '90s before embarking on a fitful solo career.

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