Few names hold as much weight when discussing the pioneers who shaped Hip-Hop as Rick Rubin. Born…
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Today in Hip-Hop History: 2 Chainz Dropped His Third Album ‘ColleGrove’ Nine Years Ago
On this day in 2016, 2 Chainz dropped his third studio album, ColleGrove, a collaborative effort…
Today In Hip Hop History: Public Enemy Dropped Their Debut LP ‘Yo! Bum Rush The Show’ 37 Years Ago
On this day in 1987, Def Jam Recordings, in collaboration with Columbia Records, released Public Enemy’s…
Today in Hip-Hop History: Kanye West Released His Iconic Debut Album ‘College Dropout’ 21 Years Ago
On this day in 2004, Def Jam Recordings released Kanye West’s highly anticipated debut album, The College Dropout through its…
Today In Hip Hop History: RUN-D.M.C.’s Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ Turns 40 Years Old!
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their sophomore LP 40 years ago today. On this date in…
Today in Hip-Hop History: LL Cool J Dropped His Debut Album ‘Radio’ 38 Years Ago
On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his…
Today in Hip-Hop History: The Beastie Boys’ Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Licensed To Ill’ 38 Years Ago
On this date 38 years ago, Adam Horowitz (Ad Rock), Adam Yauch (MCA), and Michael Diamond…
Today In Hip Hop History: 3rd Bass’ Debut LP ‘The Cactus Album’ Turns 35 Years Old!
On this date in 1989, Bed Stuy emcee Pete Nice joined forces with Far Rock mic…
Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Released His Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ 36 Years Ago
On this date thirty six ago, Hip-Hop’s greatest storyteller Slick Rick dropped his debut LP The…
Happy 67th Birthday To Hip Hop’s First Mogul Russell Simmons!
Today we celebrate the 67th birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Since the founding of…