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Trina's Da Baddest B*tch Album Anniversary

Trina's Da Baddest B*tch Album Anniversary

To Trina's delight, this first effort resulted very well as it wonderfully sold for around 700, 000 copies in U.S. to be certified Gold status by RIAA while made its way to reach the 33rd rank on The Billboard 200.

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The Ghetto Boys' Grip It! On That Other Level Album Anniversary

The Ghetto Boys' Grip It! On That Other Level Album Anniversary

the Geto Boys continued to pioneer the style with their second release Grip It! On That Other Level

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Killer Mike's Monster Album Anniversary

Killer Mike's Monster Album Anniversary

In 2003, Killer Mike released his debut studio album, Monster, while being managed by Dayo Adebiyi and Al Thrash of Own Music. The album's lead single was "Akshon (Yeah!)", which featured Outkast on guest vocals. A remix of "Akshon (Yeah!)" was included on the soundtrack of EA Sports' video game Madden NFL 2004. The album's second single was "A.D.I.D.A.S.", featuring Big Boi and Sleepy Brown, which peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It is Killer Mike's highest-charting single to date as a lead artist.

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Mad Skillz's From Where ??? Album Anniversary

Mad Skillz's From Where ??? Album Anniversary

At this time he went by the stage name Mad Skillz rather than just Skillz. Mad Skillz' Atlantic debut album, From Where???, and its single, "The Nod Factor", were released in 1996.

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Lil Wayne’s Lights Out AlBum Anniversary

Lil Wayne’s Lights Out AlBum Anniversary

The rapper who originated from the 17th Ward of New Orleans released "Lights Out" on December 19, 2000.

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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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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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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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Goodie Mob's Soul Food Album Anniversary

Goodie Mob's Soul Food Album Anniversary

The Source's four-mike review of "Soul Food" began: "A lesson to all upcoming MC's who believe emulating every other artist represents the path to originality: be yourself." And Rap Pages felt its "Southern soul" merited cover attention nationwide.

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Scarface’s The Diary Album Anniversary

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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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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T.I.'s I'm Serious Album Anniversary

T.I.'s I'm Serious Album Anniversary

His debut album, "I'm Serious", afterwards was released in October 2001 and did moderately well as it managed to enter the top 30 of Billboard Top R&B Hip-Hop chart, evoking people to begin taking notice on him.

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Scarface’s Mr. Scarface is Back Album Anniversary

Scarface’s Mr. Scarface is Back Album Anniversary

He released his debut solo album, "Mr. Scarface Is Back" on October 3, 1991.

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OutKast's Aquemini Album Anniversary

OutKast's Aquemini Album Anniversary

In keeping with the New-Age vibe, Benjamin and Patton formed their own boutique label, which they named "Aquemini." The word was made up from a combination of their respective astrological signs, Gemini and Aquarius. They also used it for the title of their third LP. Aquemini reached the double-platinum sales mark.

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Master P’s Ghetto D Album Anniversary

Master P’s album Ghetto D was released on September 2, 1997. Originally slated to be titled as Ghetto Dope, the name was shortened to the current title before the release due to the drug reference in the aforementioned title. The album would be one of Master P's biggest albums. The original album cover, which depicted a crack addict sitting on a curb and smoking from a glass pipe, was recalled from store shelves. It was promptly replaced by the collage style cover. The album debuted at #137 on the Billboard 200. In Its second week the album then moved to #1 on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums selling 260,000 copies in its second week. It was mainly on the strength of the two singles released; "I Miss My Homies" (US #25), "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" (US #22) became hit singles in the years 1997 and 1998. Read more about Master P here.

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OutKast’s ATLiens Album Anniversary

OutKast’s ATLiens Album Anniversary

It featured more of a live-studio sound, favoring real instruments over hi-tech production effects, and had a hit single with "Elevators (Me and You)." It also had a more spaceship-esque mood, which linked them back to Clinton's 1970s-era masterpieces with Parliament-Funkadelic.

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Up & Coming Hip-Hop Artist THE REAL LIGIT talks #TipHarris #JCole #NickiMinaj #Ferguson & Upcoming Project

Up & Coming Hip-Hop Artist THE REAL LIGIT talks #TipHarris #JCole #NickiMinaj #Ferguson & Upcoming Project

We first encountered The Real Ligit at Lovely's Chaos open mic in Brooklyn. We were definitely impressed with his message and wordplay...reminded us of a young T.I. in fact! Check out his story below...

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