April 20, 1999 marks the day that the eclectic and iconic MF Doom launched his career with his debut record Operation Doomsday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Coming off of his time as half the former duo KMD, Doom wasn’t ways the quirky character with the humorous rhetoric we know and love him as today. […]
On July 17, 1961 Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly 5 years ago today the late, great MC Guru lost his battle with melanoma, a form of cancer. April 19, 2010 was a tragic day for Hip Hop heads worldwide. We lost a true emcee and all around great […]
24 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP ‘Illmatic‘. Released on by Columbia Records in 94’ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S. and Nas himself; the bangers on the album […]
On this day in 1990, “The Verbalizer” Brother J, Professor X “The Overseer”, Paradise “The Architect” and DJ Sugar Shaft “The Rhythm Provider” collectively known as X-Clan, released their debut LP To The East, Blackwards on 4th And B’Way/Island Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by the entire crew that was put together by […]
Ahead of its time to say the least, A Tribe Called Quest‘s experimental, alternative, jazz rap was originally unappreciated by mainstream audiences. It took six years for the Tribe’s first album to hit gold. The album might not have been a huge commercial success at first, but their innovative and comedic sound beautifully balanced the light-hearted […]
April 10, 1990 was the release date of a cornerstone in hip hop music: Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet. Still known as one of the most empowering albums of its time, the album was written during a pivotal era both in America and music: the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Released by Columbia Records, Nas‘ third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and went on to be certified double platinum in the United States. The album was nominated in 2000 for Best Rap album at the 43rd Grammy Awards. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
On this day in 2000, the first posthumous LP to be released by the first “Latin to go platinum” entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Christopher “Big Pun” Rios passed away just shy of two months before the release and anticipated success of his sophomore LP, […]
On March 30, 1993, cousins Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz along their partners Sonny Seeza and Big DS to put out their debut album, Bacdafucup, on the newly created Rush Associated Labels . Primarily produced by the group’s founder Jam Master Jay, other production credits includes The Afros’ Kool Tee, Chryskillz and a then young […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, rapper turned actor Will Smith along with DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. This was the first double album in Hip Hop in its original vinyl state and is certified platinum by the RIAA. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It can […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard released his debut solo LP, Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Released by Elektra Records, Return of the 36 Chambers was only the second solo LP by any Wu-Tang member. Largely produced by fellow Wu-Tang emcee RZA, the album had a mostly positive commercial […]
Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. The difference between the two former when compared to the latter, is Eazy-E. A true entrepreneur, if it wasn’t the rap game, his money would’ve (as it has) been made regardless. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
26 years ago today, Chi Ali released his first and only album The Fabulous Chi-Ali. Chi-Ali first appeared on De La Soul‘s single “Say No Go” and on Black Sheep‘s debut album, A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing, featured on “Pass the 40”. Chi Ali at the time was a core member of Native Tongues, a […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Death Row Records in conglomeration with Interscope Records released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, this album featured so many hits that it could have stood alone from the movie as a compilation album. Visit […]
On this date in 2011 in Long Beach, California, Nathaniel Hale, better known as rap/R&B crooner Nate Dogg, died from complications after suffering several strokes. He was 41 years old.\ Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Introduced to the rap game by his Long Beach homie Snoop Dogg via their trio 213, which was the group […]
On this day in Hip Hop History, the late Tupac Shakur released his third studio album, Me Against the World. This album came at one of the most pivotal times in ‘Pac’s life and career. Recorded shortly after his near fatal assassination attempt in New York and released while he was in prison, this album […]
Today marks the 34nd anniversary of the release of Run-D.M.C.’s seminal self-titled album. Released in 1984, the album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (Rev. Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip Hop has ever seen. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With songs […]
On this day in the cult-classic crime thriller, New Jack City, arrived in theaters across America. The story of the rise and fall of Nino Brown and the Cash Money Brothers has continued inspired Hip Hop culture for a quarter century and continues to permeate the culture that made it a success. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New […]
On this date in 1993, KRS-One and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew dropped the Sex And Violence album, which was the fifth and last album put out by the pioneering Bronx-based Hip Hop collective. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album produced less than lackluster sales, partially, according to KRS, because of […]
On this day in 1995, Compton’s own DJ Quik released his third album entitled ‘Safe + Sound’. Released on Profile Records, it peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA by July 11. Executive produced by Suge Knight, the LP featured the singles “Dollaz & Sense” […]
