On this date in 2001,the self-proclaimed “King Of The South”, rapper/actor T.I. released his first album entitled ‘I’m Serious’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by several behind the boards legends including ATL’s DJ Toomp, Jazze Pha, Lil Jon, The Neptunes and few others, with features from Pharrell, Bone Crusher, Too Short, Pastor Troy and […]
On this day in 1992, Chicago Hip Hop legend Common, who at the time was known as “Common Sense”, released his debut LP Can I Borrow A Dollar? Common delivered a debut that can be set apart from any other album he’s released. As one of Chicago’s first mainstream Hip Hop albums, this album exhibits an unorthodox approach […]
On this date this in 1992, Brick City, NJ’s own Reggie “Redman” Noble dropped his debut solo release ‘Whut? Thee Album’ on the Def Jam imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced primarily by the legendary EPMD’s Erick Sermon, Whut? introduced the world to Redman; the newest recruit to the supergroup The Hit Squad. The […]
On this date in 2000, Cam’Ron released his second album ‘Sports, Drugs And Entertainment’ on Untertainment Records, which was owned by his former manager Lance “Un” Rivera. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Originally titled The Rough, Rough, Rough Album, S.D.E. features appearances Destiny’s Child, Noreaga, Dutch & Spade, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Prodigy, Freekey Zekey, Juelz […]
On this date in 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur was gunned down on the Las Vegas strip while riding in the passenger seat of Suge Knight’s BMW, which was the lead car in a ten car entourage. Knight also suffered a bullet wound to the head in the shooting, but Shakur passed away less than a […]
On this date in 2000, Big L’s posthumous album ‘The Big Picture’ was released on Rawkus Records. The LP was originally slated as the late Lamont Coleman’s debut album, but L was tragically murdered in Harlem while the album was in production. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album was produced by DJ Premier, Ron […]
Coming after what critics would call their worst album, Business Never Personal served as a proper revival and temporary farewell for the underground sensation that was EPMD. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This album is considered their third classic album. Although underground for the majority of their career, this album saw large commercial and mainstream success, peaking […]
On this date in 1986, 305-based Hip Hop trio 2 Live Crew released their debut album ‘2 Live Crew Is What We Are’ on their independent imprint Luke Skyywalker Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This album serves as the main precursor to the legendary Miami bass sound as well as predicates almost all other […]
31 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raising Hell was the album that exposed Run, D, and Jam Master Jay […]
Produced primarily by the Blastmaster KRS himself along with the Human 808 D-Nice, Edutainment is arguably one of BDP’s best albums before KRS began to venture into solo projects. The title was definitive of its contents; education through the entertainment of Hip Hop music. This album was also the most populated in terms of members […]
On this date in 1987, Eric Barrier and William “Pop” Griffith, more commonly known as iconic rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, dropped their classic Paid In Full LP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ever since the “Eric B. For President” single featuring a young Long Islander named Rakim Allah was released in the summer […]
On Independence Day in 1986, Daryl McDaniels, his partner in rhyme Joseph Simmons and their DJ Jason Mizell, who are best known as the legendary Hip Hop group Run-D.M.C., released one of their most successful singles of their career; “Walk This Way”, which guest stars rock n’ roll vets Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of […]
On this date in 1994, Death Row Eecords producer and Dr. Dre’s brother Warren G dropped his debut album ‘Regulate…G Funk Era’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Executive produced by the late Chris Lighty, The Def Jam/Violator signee took his solo act on the road and brought it cross country to NYC to distinguish hinself […]
On this date in 1993, Jive Eecords released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop albums. Along with singles, music videos were produced for the songs: “Streiht Up Menace” by MC Eiht, and […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic break up of NWA, this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success not only set the tone for Ice Cube’s solo career but was also a launching pad toward success. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Being […]
On this day in 1999, Mobb Deep released their fourth LP, Murda Muzik. Coming after a three year pause and numerous release date push-backs, Murda Muzik did everything but disappoint. Peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and shipping 1,000,000 copies in the year of its release prove that commercially this album was a success. The […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, rap duo Mobb Deep released their second studio LP, The Infamous. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple in the hardcore movement that was going on at this time in New […]
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 […]
A couple of dreadheaded backpackers made stuttering rhymes chic when Krayz Drayz and Skoob came together and dropped their Dead Serious album April 7, 1992. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on the East/West imprint and recorded in both the famed Firehouse Studios in Brooklyn and North Shore Soundworks in Long Island, Dead Serious became […]
15 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 on the song “Who’s The Mack Daddy” and on Black Sheep’s debut album, A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing, featured on “Pass the 40”. Chi Ali at the time was […]
