On this day in Hip-Hop history, Sir Mix-a-Lot released his third LP, Mack Daddy. The Seattle-born rapper’s most successful project was housing his timeless hit single, “Baby Got Back.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although the shine of “Baby Got Back” gave Sir Mix-a-Lot his claim to fame, it wasn’t the strongest track on the project. As much […]
On this day in 1991, one of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars, Tupac Shakur, released his first studio album 2Pacalypse Now. Although it didn’t take the Billboard charts by storm upon its original release, it was the first of many albums that hold a place in the hearts of almost all fans of Hip-Hop across the world. […]
On this date in 1991, legendary Hip Hop collective Public Enemy dropped their fourth full-length album entitled Apocalypse ’91…The Enemy Strikes Back on the Def Jam/Columbia imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Drawn from the fictional movies Apocalypse Now and Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back, the Bomb Squad produced project was a rush […]
On this date 30 years ago, B Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs, better known in the Hip Hop world as Cypress Hill, dropped their self-titled debut album on the Columbia/Ruffhouse imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the in-house production of the now legendary DJ Muggs, Cypress Hill used their Latin lingo from their […]
On this date three decades ago, Main Source, which included DJs Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and rhyming extraordinaire and production master Large Professor, dropped their debut album Breaking Atoms in 1991 on Wild Pitch Records. It was also the final album of the original trio with the two Toronto DJs and the Corona, Queens emcee. Visit […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, John Singleton’s Boyz in the Hood hit theaters across the country and became an instant classic. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This Oscar-nominated film starring Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr. depicts the life of three friends in South Central Los Angeles and how they cope with the daily trials and tribulations […]
30 years ago on this date, Houston legends the Geto Boys released their most popular album to date, We Can’t Be Stopped, on J. Prince’s Rap A Lot Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With Bushwick Bill’s self-inflicted gunshot wound to the eye on the album cover and their uber-popular “Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me” […]
Slick Rick was and still is one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop history. After the promotion and success of his first album, The Adventures of Slick Rick, the British MC continued his ascent to stardom with his sophomore effort The Ruler’s Back. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Slick Rick’s second album was finished rather […]
On this date in 1991, “the world’s most dangerous group dropped their second and final album as a group, ironically titled Efil4zaggin on the Ruthless/Priority imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of Ice Cube departing from N.W.A. on a sour note to embark on a solo career, the now four-man group was […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Being one of the first albums to earned the coveted ‘Five Mics’ from The Source magazine, De La Soul Is Dead marked a change in direction for De La Soul. Although […]
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 […]
On this day in 1991, the soundtrack to the cult-classic crime thriller, New Jack City, was released. The story of the rise and fall of Nino Brown and the Cash Money Brothers has continued to inspire Hip-Hop culture for three decades and the music it yielded will forever hold a place in Hip-Hop history. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
On this day exactly three decades ago, Wu-Tang Clan member GZA released his debut, pre Wu-Tang album Words From the Genius. This album was one of two pre Wu-Tang Clan albums from one of the members, the other being Ooh, I Love You Rakeem EP from RZA (then called Prince Rakeem). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
On this date three decades ago, Chris Martin b.k.a the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam b.k.a the Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) put together Gang Starr’s second and possibly most memorable album, Step Into The Arena. The duo was one of the first groups to sign the newly formed Chysalis/EMI label after ditching Wild […]
Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous Teachers, Quik was pioneering in helping to usher in the “gangsta rap” sound on a mainstream scale in the early 90s and labels were just beginning to shift their marketing dollars towards this sub-genre of […]
On December 4, 1990, Brand Nubian released their classic Five Mic debut album One For All on Elektra Records. Boasting production Dante Ross, Skeff Anslem, the SD 50s (Stimulated Dummies), Jam as well as their own hands on the boards, Brand Nubian arguably released one of the most influential debut albums in Hip Hop history. […]
On this date in 1990, King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal dropped his third album A Taste Of Chocolate on the Cold Chillin/Warner Bros. imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As Kane’s most commercial-friendly, full-length studio project, the streets turned its back on Kane when this was released, crying foul because of its crossover sound and features […]
Can you believe The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has been around for 30 years? To celebrate The Fresh Prince streetwear clothing brand has unveiled a new limited-edition capsule collection. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 30-piece unisex collection is dubbed “30th Anniversary” and features an array of premium apparel and accessories, including jackets, tees, sweatshirts, […]
Today, to kick off the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of LL COOL J’s double-platinum album, Mama Said Knock You Out, Rock The Bells, the global lifestyle brand dedicated to classic Hip-Hop created by LL Cool J, is joining forces with iconic boxing brand Everlast for a limited-edition boxing robe. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Artists from around the world will come together using Public Enemy songs, legacy, and history as an inspiration to create unique and original art pieces for the first time ever at The Terrordome. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Public Enemy’s iconic third album Fear Of A Black Planet, the show will feature one-of-a-kind artwork from Shepherd Fairey, Vhils Faith47, […]
