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Today in Hip Hop History: M.O.P. Drops Their Debut Album ‘To the Death’ 25 Years Ago

Keenan Higgins | April 5, 2019

April 5 is an interesting day in Hip-Hop music. Rarely is a rap record released on this day — we did the research, but feel free to prove us wrong! — but there was one influential LP that jumpstarted the careers of two Brownsville natives and competely shook the game up in 1994. Yes, we’re […]

Today in Hip Hop History: 3rd Bass Releases Sophomore Album, ‘Derelicts of Dialect’

Kyle Eustice | June 18, 2016

Twenty-five years ago today [June 18, 2016], 3rd Bass released its sophomore album, 1991’s Derelict of Dialect. As the follow-up to 1989’s The Cactus Album, 3rd Bass’ incredible debut, Derelicts of Dialect had big shoes to fill. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Queens, New York trio, comprised of MC Serch, Pete Nice and DJ Richie […]