On this day in Hip-Hop history, 2Pac released his third studio album Me Against the World.
On this day in 1995, 2Pac release his third studio album Me Against the World on Interscope. The album was released while 2Pac was in prison and featured production from Easy Mo Bee, Johnny "J", Stretch, Shock G, and many more. Guest artists featured on the set included Dramacydal and Richie Rich. Me Against the World produced the singles "Dear Mama," which was the lead single and reached #1 on the Rap chart and peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100; "So Many Tears," which reached #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Rap chart; and "Temptations," which hit #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Rap chart. The album debuted at #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B chart. It was nominated for a Grammy. It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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1989 - Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released their debut album Road to the Riches on Cold Chillin'. 1995 - E-40 released his second studio album In a Major Way on Jive/Sick Wid It.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Kid 'n Play released their sophomore album Funhouse.
On this day in 1990, hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play released their second and penultimate album Funhouse on Select Records. The album was produced by Hurby Luv Bug and The Invincibles. The only guest artist featured on the set were hip-hop duo Salt 'N' Pepa. Funhouse spawned the singles "Funhouse," which hit #1 on the Rap chart; and "Back to Basics," which peaked at #16 on the Rap chart. The album reached #58 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #11 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It was certified gold in June, 1992 by the RIAA.
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2007 - Black Milk released his second solo album Popular Demand on Fat Beats. 2007 - Rich Boy released his self-titled debut album on Interscope.
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Common (1972) - American rapper, writer, actor, activist, model, and philanthropist from Chicago, Illinois.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five were inducted into the R&R HoF.
On this day in 2007, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Jay Z introduced the New York group who helped pioneer hip-hop making them the first hip-hop act to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They performed a medley of their hits including "The Message" and "White Lines." The group was inducted alongside R.E.M., the Ronettes, Patti Smith, and Van Halen.
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1983 - Run-D.M.C. released their debut single "It's Like That" on Profile. 1989 - The Ghetto Boys (Geto Boys) released their second studio album Grip It! On That Other Level on Rap-A-Lot Records. 1991 - Boogie Down Productions released their fifth album Live Hardcore Worldwide on Jive. 1993 - Universal Pictures released the hip-hop satirical film CB4 in US theaters. 2013 - Rich Gang released the single "Tapout" on Cash Money.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Scarface released his fourth studio album The Untouchable.
On this day in 1997, Scarface released his fourth studio album The Untouchable on Rap-A-Lot. The album featured production from N.O. Joe, Mike Dean, Tone Capone, Dr. Dre, and Scarface. Guest artists featured on the set included Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Too $hort, Devin the Dude, Daz Dillinger, K.B., Lisa Crawford, Johnny P, and 2Pac. The Untouchable featured the hit single "Smile" which featured 2Pac and reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and also reached #1 on the R&B chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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2008 - Del the Funky Homosapien released his fifth solo album Eleventh Hour on Definitive Jux. 2008 - Rick Ross released his sophomore album Trilla on Slip-n-Slide. 2012 - Chief Keef released his debut single "I Don't Like" on Interscope. 2016 - Flatbush Zombies self-released their debut studio album 3001: A Laced Odyssey on Glorious Dead.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth released their single "See You Again."
On this day in 2015, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth released their single "See You Again" on Atlantic. The single was written for the soundtrack to the motion picture Furious 7 as a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker. It was produced by DJ Frank E, Andrew Cedar, and Charlie Puth. "See You Again" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained at the top spot for three months. The crossover single earned Wiz and Puth three Grammy nominations. It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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Rick Rubin (1963) - American hip-hop pioneer, record producer, and former co-President of Columbia Records from Long Beach, New York. Co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. Timbaland (1972) - American record producer, musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and DJ from Virginia. Here is this week's Free Sample + MIDI for March 10, 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 another lo-fi sample. It's an 4 bar loop in the key of C Harmonic Major. It's basically a 1-3-6-1 chord progression. It is originally at 144 beats per minute. As always, the accompanying MIDI file is included. Keep it Gravy! C Harmonic Major: Cmaj9 - E - Ab+maj7 - C C Harmonic Major: 1 - 3 - 6+ - 1 (I - III - VI+ - I) BPM: 144
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Notorious B.I.G. was shot in a drive-by shooting.
On this day in 1997, the Notorious B.I.G. was shot in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. The twenty-four year old rapper from Brooklyn was shot four times after attending a party hosted by Vibe magazine. He died hours later. Despite years of investigations, the rapper's death remains unsolved.
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2004 - Twista released the single "Overnight Celebrity" on Atlantic.
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AZ (1972) - American rapper born in Brooklyn, New York. Member of the hip-hop group The Firm.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Gang Starr released their fourth album Hard to Earn.
On this day in 1994, Gang Starr released their fourth album Hard to Earn on Chrysalis. The album was self-produced by the group. Guest artists featured on the set included Nice & Smooth, Nas, MC Eiht, Jeru the Damaja, Group Home, and Big Shug. Hard to Earn spawned the classic singles "Code of the Streets," which reached #33 on the Rap chart; "Mass Appeal," which reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #10 on the Rap chart; and "DWYCK," which peaked at #25 on the Rap chart. The album reached #25 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #2 on the R&B chart.
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1991 - The major motion picture New Jack City was released in US theaters.
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Baatin (1974) - American rapper from Detroit, Michigan and member of the hip-hop group Slum Village. Baatin passed away on July 31, 2009.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Lupe Fiasco released his third studio album Lasers.
On this day in 2011, Chicago artist Lupe Fiasco released his third studio album Lasers on Atlantic. The album featured production from the Neptunes, Alex da Kid, Kane Beatz, and King David. The release of the third set was delayed by Atlantic and was met by petitions from fans which solidified a release date for the album. Notable guest artists featured on the album included John Legend, Skylar Grey, and Trey Songz. Lasers produced the multi-platinum lead single "The Show Goes On," which reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for two Grammys. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It sold over 200,000 copies it's first week. It was certified gold by the RIAA in 2014.
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1995 - Dr. Dre released the single for the movie Friday "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" on Priority. 2000 - Black Rob released Life Story on Bad Boy. 2006 - Public Enemy released Rebirth of a Nation on Paris's Guerrilla Funk.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Beanie Sigel was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On this day in 1974, American rapper and actor Beanie Sigel was born in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sigel is a former artist under Roc-A-Fella. He has released six studio albums. |
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