On this day in Hip-Hop history, prolific rap duo Gang Starr released their sixth and final studio album The Ownerz. Coming off of a five-year hiatus, the success of this project served as the perfect farewell to one of Hip Hop’s most acclaimed tandems. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Usually, an artist’s final album is a […]
On this day two decades ago in Hip Hop history, Eminem released his third and most successful studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Executive produced by Dr. Dre and released under Aftermath/Interscope Records, this album sold 1.76 million copies in the first week alone, making it the fast-selling album in music […]
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 this date in 2000, neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo dropped his second full length studio album to follow up to the epic 1995 Brown Sugar LP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Recording sessions for the album took place from 1998 to 1999 at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, featuring an extensive line-up of musicians […]
On this date at the turn of the millennium, Ghostface Killah of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan released his second full-length album, Supreme Clientele. This album was the anticipated four-year follow-up to his critically acclaimed Iron Man debut. According to critics, this album has been ranked as Ghost’s best album to date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
On this date twenty years ago, Dwayne Carter Jr. set out on his solo musical journey and dropped his first album The Block Is Hot on the Cash Money/Universal imprint. With in-house production exclusively from the one and only Mannie Fresh and executive production from Baby and Slim, Wayne’s debut set him out towards having […]
Sneakersnstuff, the global sneaker haven that got its start in Stockholm back in 1999, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year along with Nike’s current fan-favorite Air Max Tailwind IV silhouette. To properly ring in the celebration on a good foot, both entities are uniting for a limited edition drop that arrives in just a […]
Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, has made some classic albums in his decades-spanning career. However, one that stands out prominently for Hip-Hop fans is his first LP, Black on Both Sides. To celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary next month, the GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated rapper will soon be performing the […]
When Capone-N-Noreaga first dropped back in 1997 with The War Report, the rap duo helped successfully carry on a Queens, New York rap legacy established by artists like Nas, LL Cool J and Run-DMC before them. Now, Ewing Athletics is giving C-N-N’s debut album a proper form of footwear homage to commemorate the game-changing LP’s […]
Although a few months off the official February 23, 1999 release date, Eminem commemorates his major label debut album The Slim Shady LP with a special capsule collection filled with fan merch and some pretty cool collectibles as well. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information View this post on Instagram “You thought I was ill, now […]
Certain sneakers hold a special place in the Jordan Brand vault, and the Air Jordan 14 — Michael Jordan’s last signature sneaker that he wore on-court as a Chicago Bulls player — is without question top-shelf status. Now, to celebrate 20 years since the shoe first dropped in stores, the OG colorway is back and […]
It was a Sunday morning in 1999, where Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers of the legendary Lost Boyz was attending a party for a friend. Tragically, while leaving the party hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Queens, NY, Tah was shot in retaliation for another murder he had nothing to do with. According to a report […]
Mr. Mathers has reissued the Slim Shady LP to mark its 20th anniversary – and it comes complete with a selection of bonus tracks. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Em announced the big news via Twitter. From the vault! Re-issue of the Slim Shady LP Expanded Edition is now streaming for the first time for […]
On February 15, 1999, Hip Hop legend Lamont Coleman aka Big L was murdered at 45 West 139th Street in Harlem after being shot nine times in the face and chest in a drive-by shooting. Gerard Woodley, one of Big L’s friends who was shot in the head near the same street in 2016, was […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, the leader of the world renowned Wu Tang Clan released his first solo album Bobby Digital In Stereo. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This project came late in RZA’s career after the success of the Wu Tang Clan had been plentiful. Serving as a soundtrack to an unreleased […]
At this week’s end, the Red Carpet premiere of the ATL-centered adventure Down To Come Up, featuring Pastor Troy and the late Shawty Lo, will be held at CenterStage Theater in Midtown Atlanta. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Down To Come Up”, directed by ATL hometown favorite Pastor Troy, is set in Atlanta’s Westside. The […]
Michael Jackson will forever be the pinnacle example of what a pop star should represent — when people call him the “King Of Pop,” it’s both well deserved and impossible to dethrone. In celebration of MJ’s undying influence, Diamond Supply Co. cooked up a capsule collection that also commemorates the brand’s 20th anniversary. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Following the return of Prada’s Linea Rossa line, PUMA joins in on the ’90s revival by bringing back its CELL Endura silhouette that originally debuted in 1998. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement The whole idea behind this CELL technology PUMA was pushing in ’98 was that it was built from a blow-molded polyurethane elastomer […]
Wearing goggles, gloves, and overalls, Cam’ron stood with a sledgehammer in hand, at a foundry as he was ready to make his mark on Hip Hop. On this day 20 years ago he released his debut album Confessions of Fire. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many had come to know him as a member of Harlem’s Children […]
After over a decade of success, Brooklyn Bodega and their partners are gearing up for the 14th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Despite the attention that’s on the mainstage every year, the good people at BHF want Hip-Hop fans and aficionados to acknowledge the week-long schedule that is generated by Brooklyn Bodega. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
