On this day in Hip-Hop history, Madvillain released their debut album Madvillainy.
On this day in 2004, Madvillain released their debut album Madvillainy on Stones Throw. Rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib formed the duo and self-produced their album on a $13,000 budget. Madvillainy spawned the singles "All Caps" and "Money Folder," which reached #66 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album peaked at #179 on the Billboard 200 and #80 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
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1993 - Ice-T released his fifth solo album Home Invasion on Rhyme Syndicate. 2004 - Eyedea & Abilities released their second studio album E&A on Epitaph Records/Rhymesayers Entertainment. 2004 - Murs and 9th Wonder released their first collaboration album Murs 3: 16: The 9th Edition on Definitive Jux. 2016 - Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest passed away.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Above the Rim- The Soundtrack was released.
On this day in 1994, Above the Rim- The Soundtrack was released on Death Row Records. It is the official soundtrack to the film of the same name. The album was executively produced by Suge Knight and featured production from many producers which included DJ Quik, Warren G, 2 II None, Dr. Dre, and more. Artists featured on the soundtrack included Jewell, Snoop Doggy Dogg, H-Town, SWV, 2Pac, and others. Above the Rim- The Soundtrack spawned the singles "Regulate," which featured Warren G and Nate Dogg and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Afro Puffs," which featured The Lady of Rage along with Snoop Doggy Dogg and reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #5 on the Rap chart. The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The soundtrack was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA in August, 1994.
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1994 - Main Source released their second album Fuck What You Think on Wild Pitch.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Sage the Gemini released the hit single "Gas Pedal."
On this day in 2013, California MC Sage the Gemini released the hit single "Gas Pedal" on Black Money. The track was produced by Dominic Wynn Woods, aka Sage the Gemini and was featured on the emcee's debut album Remember Me. "Gas Pedal" featured Iamsul as a guest artist and later featured Justin Bieber on the remix. The single peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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DJ Premier (1966) - American musician, record producer and DJ. One half of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr. Ms. Melodie (1969-2012) - American emcee and member of Boogie Down Productions. Large Professor (1973) - American musician, emcee, record producer and DJ. Founding member of the underground hip-hop group Main Source.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Definitive Jux released the compilation album Definitive Jux Presents.
On this day in 2001, American hip-hop record label Definitive Jux released their first compilation album Definitve Jux Presents. The album featured production from Aesop Rock, El-P, Mr. Len, and RJD2. The artists appearing on the compilation included Company Flow, Ill Bill, Cannibal Ox, RJD2, and Aesop Rock. The track "DPA (As Seen on TV)" peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Mannie Fresh (1969) - American rapper, record producer, and DJ from New Orleans, Louisiana. Best known for his works with Cash Money Records and as one half of the hip-hop duo the Big Tymers.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, DJ Jazzy & the Fresh Prince released their debut Rock the House.
On this day in 1987, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released their debut album Rock the House on Jive. The album was produced by the duo along with Pete Harris, Dana Goodman, and Lawrence Goodman. Rock the House featured the comedic hit single "Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble," which sampled the theme from TV's I Dream of Jeannie and reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. The debut also contained the cult singles "The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff," and "A Touch of Jazz," both of which featured the turntable mastery of Jazzy Jeff. The album peaked at #83 on the Billboard 200 and reached #24 on the R&B chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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1991 - Yo-Yo released her debut album Make Way for the Motherlode on East West. 1996 - Bahamadia released her debut studio album Kollage on Chrysalis.
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Bun B (1973) - American rapper, songwriter, speaker, and actor from Port Arthur, Texas. Best known as one half of the hip-hop duo UGK.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the motion picture Wild Style was released in theaters.
On this day in 1983, the first hip-hop film Wild Style opened in US theaters. The movie was written and directed by Charlie Ahearn and was a First Run Features' film. It starred graffiti artist Lee Quinones as the fictional graffiti artist Zoro and showcased New York's hip-hop culture. Wild Style included appearances by some of the pioneers of hip-hop like Grandmaster Flash, Fab Five Freddy, Chief Rocker Busy Bee, the Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmixer D.ST., Rammellzee, Grandmaster Caz, Fantastic Freaks, DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, the Rock Steady Crew, and Double Trouble.
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2014 - Freddie Gibbs and Madlib released Piñata on Madlib's own label Madlib Invazion. 2014 - YG released his debut studio album My Krazy Life on Def Jam.
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Queen Latifah (1970) - American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and TV personality from Newark, New Jersey. Here is this week's Free Sample + MIDI for March 17, 2019 from White Gravy Sounds. What's good?! Welcome back for this week's helping of free gravy from White Gravy Sounds! This week we have lo-fi "churchy" piano sample. It's an 8 bar loop in the key of G Major. It's a 5-1-3-2-1-5-1 chord progression. It is originally at 90 beats per minute. As always, the accompanying MIDI file is included. Keep it Gravy! G Major: D - Gmaj7 - B - A - G - D - Gmaj7 - Gmaj9 G Major: 5 - 1 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 5 - 1 (V - I - iii - ii - I - V - I) BPM: 90
Feel free to drop a link to your beat in the comment section. Get to choppin'! *100% ROYALTY FREE* Peace!
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Sister Souljah released her solo album 360 Degrees of Power.
On this day in 1992, onetime member of Public Enemy, Sister Souljah, released her album 360 Degrees of Power on Epic. The album was produced by the Bomb Squad. Guest artists featured on the set included Ras Baraka, Chuck D, and Ice Cube. 360 Degrees of Power produced the cuts "Killing Me Softly: Deadly Code of Silence," and "State of Accommodation: Why Aren't You Angry." The revolutionary album reached #72 on the R&B chart.
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1998 - C-Murder released his debut album Life or Death on No Limit Records. 1998 - Puff Daddy released the single "Victory" featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes. 2006 - Professor X of X Clan passed away.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Cassidy released his debut album Split Personality.
On this day in 2004, Cassidy released his debut album Split Personality on Full Surface. The album featured production from Swizz Beatz, Neo da Matrix, Nottz, Rockwilder, and others. The set was split into three parts, the pop personality, the underground personality, and the early personality. The debut album featured guest artists Snoop Dogg, Jazze Pha, Jadakiss, Styles P, Trina, Mashonda, and R Kelly. Split Personality included the singles "Gets No Better," and "Hotel," which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B chart. The album was certified gold by the RIAA.
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Flavor Flav (1959) - American musician, rapper, actor, television personality, and comedian. Member of the legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy. Murs (1978) - American rapper from Los Angeles, California. Former member of the group Living Legends. World record holder for rapping non-stop for 24 hours. Danny Brown (1981) - American rapper from Detroit, Michigan.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Kendrick Lamar released his third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly.
On this day in 2015, Kendrick Lamar released his third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly on Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope. The album featured production from many heavy hitter producers including Boi-1da, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Pharrell Williams and more with Top Dawg and Dr. Dre as executive producers. Guest artists featured on the set included George Clinton, Thundercat, Bilal, Anna Wise, James Fauntleroy, Ron Isley, Rapsody, and Snoop Dogg. To Pimp A Butterfly was ranked as the best album of 2015 by many publications and included the singles "i," which reached #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won two Grammy awards; "The Blacker the Berry," which peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100; "King Kunta," which reached #58 on the Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA; "Alright," which reached #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for four Grammy awards, winning two; and "These Walls," which peaked at #94 on the Hot 100 and won a Grammy. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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2001 - Eve released the single "Let Me Blow Your Mind" on Ruff Ryders. 2011 - Nate Dogg passed away at the age of forty-one. 2011 - Action Bronson released his debut album Dr. Lecter on Fine Fabric.
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Mr. Magic (1956) - American hip-hop pioneer, radio DJ and turntablist from The Bronx. |
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