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Today in Hip Hop History: Chi Ali’s Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-ali’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Three decades 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,” and Black Sheep’s debut album, A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing, featured on “Pass the 40”. Chi Ali, at the time, was a core member of Native Tongues, a New […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Black Sheep’s Debut LP ‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’ Turns 30 Years Old!

In 1991, Dres and Mr. Lawnge, collectively known as Black Sheep, released their only album as a duo on this date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On October 22, 1991, Black Sheep dropped their debut LP A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing on Mercury Records. As one the last acts to be inducted as members of […]
Today In Hip Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Debut Album ‘The People’s Instinctive Travels And The Path To Rhythm’ LP 31 Years Ago

Ahead of its time to say the least, A Tribe Called Quest‘s experimental, alternative, jazz rap was originally unappreciated by mainstream audiences. It took six years for the Tribe’s first album to hit gold. The album might not have been a huge commercial success at first, but their innovative and comedic sound beautifully balanced the light-hearted […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 29 Years Ago
Today in Hip-Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their ‘Midnight Marauders’ LP 27 Years Ago

On this day in Hip-Hop history, A Tribe Called Quest Released their third studio album Midnight Marauders. As the group’s most popular work, this album marked the height of Hip-Hop’s Afrocentric/hippie movement. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Aside from content, this album’s cover is it’s most distinctive quality. It features a full-frontal portrait of the same black, […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Black Sheep Drops Their Debut LP ‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’ 29 Years Ago

In 1991, Dres and Mr. Lawnge, collectiveluy known as Black Sheep, released their only album as a duo on this date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On October 22, 1991, Black Sheep dropped their debut LP A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing on Mercury Records. As one the last acts to be inducted as members of […]
Now That The We Are Focused On Justice And Reform Can That Extend To Rap Music?

The world is finally paying attention to social justice for persons of color. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Worldwide, people are donating their time towards the work of change. However, we are now at a crossroads in the culture. Hip hop as a culture is always on the front lines of the struggle as its […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 28 Years Ago
Today in Hip Hop History: Jungle Brothers Released Their Debut LP ‘Straight Out the Jungle’ 31 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop history, the Jungle Brothers released their debut LP Straight Out the Jungle. As the first project of the illustrious Native Tongues collective, other members include De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and Black Sheep, this album opened the door for a new type of conscious rap. With their Afrocentric […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Black Sheep Drops Their Debut LP ‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’ 27 Years Ago

In 1991, Dres and Mr. Lawnge, collectiveluy known as Black Sheep, released their only album as a duo on this date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On October 22, 1991, Black Sheep dropped their debut LP A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing on Mercury Records. As one the last acts to be inducted as members of […]
Today In Hip Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Debut Album ‘The People’s Instinctive Travels And The Path To Rhythm’ LP 28 Years Ago

Ahead of its time to say the least, A Tribe Called Quest‘s experimental, alternative, jazz rap was originally unappreciated by mainstream audiences. It took six years for the Tribe’s first album to hit gold. The album might not have been a huge commercial success at first, but their innovative and comedic sound beautifully balanced the light-hearted […]
Today In Hip Hop History: Chi Ali Drops His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 26 Years Ago
Today In Hip Hop History: Chi Ali Drops Debut And Only LP ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’
Chi Ali Details Shooting And Killing His Baby Mother’s Brother, Being One Of ‘America’s Most Wanted’

Original Native Tongues member and one of Hip Hop’s youngest child rappers “Chi Ali” Griffith gives the chilling details to what led up to him killing his daughter’s uncle in 2000 in the Bronx. Chi also explains vividly what it was like being on the run and eventually making his way to the big time, […]
De La Soul Talks New Album and Pioneering Branding In Hip Hop

Hip Hop legends De La Soul have stood the test of time simply because they’re different and aren’t afraid to be themselves. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an interview with Sway in the Morning, the trio took a look back at their musical contributions, discussed how having Hip Hop as a unified front helped brand them and […]
Today In Hip Hop History: Black Sheep Drops Their Debut LP ‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’ 24 Years Ago

In 1991, Dres and Mr. Lawnge released their only album as a duo on this date Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On October 22, 1991, Black Sheep dropped their debut LP A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing on Mercury Records. As one the last acts to be inducted as members of the legendary Native Tongues collective, […]