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On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Wu-Tang Clan released the single "C.R.E.A.M."
On this day in 1994, the Wu-Tang Clan released the hit single "C.R.E.A.M." on Loud. An acronym for "Cash Rules Everything Around Me," the single was from the Wu's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). It was produced by RZA and contained a sample from The Charmel's 1967 song "As Long As I've Got You." Method Man, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck were featured on the single. "C.R.E.A.M." reached #60 on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at #32 on the R&B chart. It is one of the Wu's highest-charting singles to date. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Eazy-E posthumously released Str8 off tha Steetz...
On this day in 1996, Ruthless Records released the posthumous album from Eazy-E, Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton. The album was released ten months after his death. It featured production from DJ Yella, Bobby "Bobcat" Ervin, Naughty by Nature, Roger Troutman, and Eazy-E. Guest artists featured on the album included MC Res, Dresta, and B.G. Knocc Out. Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton spawned the two singles "Tha Muthaphukkin' Real," which just missed the top forty on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Rap chart; and "Just tah Let U Know," which peaked at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Rap chart. The album reached #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B chart. The album was certified gold by the RIAA.
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2007 - X Clan released their third album, Return from Mecca, on Suburban Noize. 2007 - Sean Price released his second studio album Jesus Price Supastar on Duck Down Records. 2015 - Kid Ink released his third studio album Full Speed on RCA.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Dr. Dre released the single "Forgot About Dre."
On this day in 2000, Dr. Dre released the second single off his album 2001, "Forgot About Dre" on Aftermath. The single was produced by Mel-Man and Dr. Dre. Eminem was featured as a guest artist on the single. "Forgot About Dre" reached #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached #14 on the R&B chart. The single was nominated and won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2001 Grammy Awards.
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2013 - Ace Hood released the single "Bugatti" on Cash Money Records. 2014 - Young Thug and Bloody Jay released the mixtape Black Portland.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Camp Lo released their debut studio album Uptown Saturday Night.
On this day in 1997, the Bronx duo Camp Lo released their debut studio album Uptown Saturday Night on Profile. The album was executive produced by Ill Will Fulton and featured production from Ski and Trugoy the Dove. Guest artists featured on the album included Trugoy the Dove, Butterfly, Jungle Brown, Karachi R.A.W. and Bones. Uptown Saturday Night featured the lead single "Luchini AKA This Is It," which reached #50 on the BillboardHot 100 and peaked at #5 on the Rap chart. The album peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200. It reached #5 on the R&B chart.
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Rakim (1968) - American pioneer rapper from New York. One half of the hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, LL Cool J released the single "Going Back to Cali."
On this day in 1988, LL Cool J released the single "Going Back to Cali" on Def Jam. The hit single was produced and cowritten by Rick Rubin for the soundtrack to the 20th Century Fox motion picture Less Than Zero. "Going Back to Cali" also appeared on LL's third album Walking With a Panther, released on Def Jam in 1989. The single peaked at #31 on the Billboard 200. It reached #12 on the R&B chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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1998 - Sylk-E. Fyne released the single "Romeo and Juliet" on RCA. 2004 - Twista released his fourth studio album Kamikaze on Atlantic. 2004 - Usher released the single "Yeah!" on Arista.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Foxy Brown released her second studio album Chyna Doll.
On this day in 1999, Foxy Brown released her second studio album Chyna Doll on Def Jam. The album was executive produced by Foxy Brown and featured production from Irv Gotti, Swizz Beatz, and Fyffe. Guest artists featured on the album included Total, DMX, Mya, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, 8Ball & MJG, Juvenile, Too $hort, Pretty Boy, Mia X, Gangsta Boo, and Jay Z. Chyna Doll spawned the singles "Hot Spot," which peaked at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "I Can't," which reached #61 on the R&B chart. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and R&B chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1993 - King Tee released his third studio album Tha Triflin' Album on Capitol Records. 2000 - De La Soul released the single "All Good?" on Tommy Boy.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, The Lox released their second studio album We Are The Streets.
On this day in 2000, The Lox released their second studio album We Are the Streets on Ruff Ryders. The album featured production from Swizz Beatz, P.K., DJ Premier, and Timbaland. Guest artists featured on the set included Swizz Beatz, Kasino, Eve, Drag-On, and Timbaland. We Are the Streets spawned the singles "Wild Out," and "Ryde or Die, Bitch," which reached #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200. It reached #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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2000 - D'Angelo released his second studio album Voodoo on Cheeba Sound.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Too $hort released his ninth album Cocktails on Jive.
On this day in 1995, Too $hort released his ninth album Cocktails on Jive. The album featured production by Ant Banks, LA Dre, Shorty B, Spearhead X, B. Turner, the Dangerous Crew, and Too $hort. Guest artists featured on the album included Old School Freddy B, Father Dom, MC Breed, Baby D, Malik and Jamal from Illegal, and 2Pac. Cocktails was Too $hort's sixth album on Jive. It debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album sold 101,00 copies its first week. It was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 1997.
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1995 - Nine released the single "Whutcha Want?" on Profile. 2006 - Tha Alkaholiks released their fifth album Firewater on Waxploitation.
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Sleepy Brown (1970) - American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer from Savannah, Georgia. One-third of the Atlanta-based production group Organized Noize.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Tone-Loc released his debut studio album Loc-ed After Dark.
On this day in 1989, Tone-Loc released his debut studio album Loc-ed After Dark on Delicious Vinyl. The album featured production from Matt Dike, Michael Ross, and The Dust Brothers. Loc-ed After Dark spawned the smash hit singles "Wild Thing," which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Funky Cold Medina," which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "I Got It Goin' On," which reached #18 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200. It was certified double platinum by the RIAA in May, 1989.
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Statik Selektah (1982) - American record producer, DJ, and radio personality from Massachusetts.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, DJ Jazzy Jeff was born.
On this day in 1965, American record producer, DJ, actor, and comedian DJ Jazzy Jeff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his friendship and collaboration with Will Smith as the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. |
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