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The Roots Organix Album Anniversary

The Roots Organix Album Anniversary

The Roots released Organix, independently 29 years from today.

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DMX It's Dark and Hell is Hot Album Anniversary

DMX It's Dark and Hell is Hot Album Anniversary

In February 1998, DMX released his debut major-label single, "Get at Me Dog", on Def Jam Recordings. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA. His first major-label album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot…

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Kendrick Lamar, The Heart Part 5 Thoughts

Kendrick Lamar, The Heart Part 5 Thoughts

Kendrick has finally returned! The Heart Part 5 caught all of us by surprise and left us with goosebumps.

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Lyricist Lounge Volume One Album Anniversary

Lyricist Lounge Volume One Album Anniversary

Lyricist Lounge is a collaboration album by Rawkus Records released April 5, 1998. It features legendary contributions from Bahamadia, Common, De La Soul, KRS-One, Mos Def, O.C., Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip and among others.

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Gang Starr's Daily Operation Album Anniversary

Gang Starr's Daily Operation Album Anniversary

A quick glimpse of what Guru and Premier, Gang Starr, dealt with the making of “Daily Operation”…

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Big Pun's Capital Punishment Album Anniversary

Big Pun's Capital Punishment Album Anniversary

Christopher Rios -- aka "Big Punisher" hit No. 1 on the hip-hop/R&B charts for this legendary album, Capital Punishment.

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Freestyle Fellowship's Innercity Griots Album Anniversary

Freestyle Fellowship's Innercity Griots Album Anniversary

When it comes to history in Hip-hop, Freestyle Fellowship are the most astounding groups to change the Hip-hop game.

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Beastie Boys' Check Your Head Album Anniversary

Beastie Boys' Check Your Head Album Anniversary

During the making of “Check Your Head” the Beastie Boys had to relocate to Los Angeles.

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La Chat's Murder She Spoke II Album Anniversary

La Chat's Murder She Spoke II Album Anniversary

Murder She Spoke II was released 7 years ago from today. Murder She Spoke II is La Chat’s follow-up to the 2001 Murder She Spoke album released on Three 6 Mafia’s label Hypnotize Minds.

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Gang Starr's Moment of Truth Album Anniversary

Gang Starr's Moment of Truth Album Anniversary

After a prolonged absence Gang Starr returned to the scene in 1998 with the inventive Moment Of Truth. The following year’s compilation set provided a comprehensive overview of one of hip-hop’s most consistently excellent teams.

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Kriss Kross' Totally Krossed Out Album Anniversary

Kriss Kross' Totally Krossed Out Album Anniversary

Kris Kross recorded the "Rugrats Rap" for Rugrats and for Nickelodeon; it was released as a single in 1992 on their debut album Totally Krossed Out and released in 1994 as extras on some Nickelodeon VHS tapes, and was finally released on CD in 1998, on The Best of Nicktoons CD.

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Canibus' Second Round K.O. Single Anniversary

Canibus' Second Round K.O. Single Anniversary

The song "Second Round K.O.'', produced by Wyclef Jean, was a success, with the video featuring Wyclef and a cameo appearance by boxer Mike Tyson.

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MF DOOM's Born Like This Album Anniversary

MF DOOM's Born Like This Album Anniversary

Dumile, also known as MF DOOM, created Born Like This on Lex Records on March 24, 2009. The album was Dumile's first solo album to chart in the US.

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Arrested Development's 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of... Album Anniversary

Arrested Development's 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of... Album Anniversary

The group's debut album 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of... was the number-one album in the Village Voice's 1992 Pazz and Jop Critic's Poll and in The Wire's 1992 Critic's choice.

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Chi-Ali's The Fabulous Chi-Ali Album Anniversary

Chi-Ali's The Fabulous Chi-Ali Album Anniversary

The Fabulous Chi-Ali released on March 24th, 1992 is Chi’s best known album. It was so popular that a documentary chronicling Chi's life titled The Fabulous Chi Ali was released in 2019. He is also known as a member of the legendary hip-hop collective, Native Tongues.

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Hieroglyphics' 3rd Eye Vision Album Anniversary

Hieroglyphics' 3rd Eye Vision Album Anniversary

As a collective, the Hieroglyphics have released three studio albums: 3rd Eye Vision in 1998, Full Circle in 2003, and The Kitchen in 2013. The collective uses a three-eyed, straight-lipped face logo that figures prominently on their albums, website, stickers, and clothing.

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Cappadonna's The Pillage Album Anniversary

Cappadonna's The Pillage Album Anniversary

Known for his colorful wardrobe, he frequently refers to fashion designers and his large collection of boutique clothing in his raps. Cappadonna's first solo effort was 1998's The Pillage which debuted and peaked at number 3 on the charts and certified Gold.

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Sister Souljah 360 Degrees of Power Album Anniversary

Sister Souljah 360 Degrees of Power Album Anniversary

Her solo album, 360 Degrees of Power, debuted on March 17th, 1992 and was designed to reach the consciousness of the country’s youth. Sister Souljah gained national attention that same year with provocative statements about anti-white violence made in the wake of riots in Los Angeles.

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February 2022 FRESH ARTIST ⏪ REWIND

Priscilla and Kassandra “rewind” our February 2022 submissions for our popular #FreshArtistFridays series for three artists that were featured last month. We also shared our favorites!! Check out the video on YouTube.

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G-Unit's, The Beast is G-Unit, EP Anniversary

G-Unit's, The Beast is G-Unit, EP Anniversary

The group planned to release The Beast in late October, however the EP was pushed back to a later release in 2015. On November 10, 2014, a deluxe version of The Beauty of Independence was released, containing two new songs, "Ease Up" and "Big Body Benz". Then finally on January 20, 2015, the cover art for The Beast Is G-Unit was revealed via social media.

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