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.
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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.
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 BillboardHot 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.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Das EFX released their single "They Want EFX."
On this day in 1992, Das EFX released their hit single "They Want EFX" on East West. The single was self-produced and was the group's lead single off their debut album Dead Serious. The joint showcased the duo's rapid vocal delivery as they added extra syllables such as "-iggity" at the end of lines and spawned a generation of biters. "They Want EFX" peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached #29 on the Dance charts. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1991 - De La Soul released their single "A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"" on Tommy Boy.
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Grand Wizzard Theodore (1963) - American hip-hop DJ. Credited as being the inventor of the "scratching" technique on the turntables. Also known for mastering the art of the "needle drop."
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Lil' Kim released her third studio album La Bella Mafia.
On this day in 2003, Lil' Kim released her third studio album La Bella Mafia on Atlantic. The album featured production from Carlos "Fantom of the Beat" Evans, Kanye West, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Scott Storch, and Havoc and many others. Guest artists featured on the set included Havoc, Missy Elliott, Twista, 50 Cent, Styles P, and more. La Bella Mafia spawned the hits "Magic Stick," which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy; "Came Back for You," which was also nominated for a Grammy; and "The Jump Off," which peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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2016 - 2 Chainz released ColleGrove on Def Jam. 2016 - Kendrick Lamar released untitled unmastered on Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope.
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Grand Puba (1966) - American rapper and emcee born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Member of the New York hip-hop group Brand Nubian.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, De La Soul released their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising.
On this day in 1989, De La Soul released their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising on Tommy Boy. The album was produced by the group and Prince Paul and at the time crafted a revolutionary style of sampled sounds and snippets never before heard in hip-hop. The group strayed away from the typical sampled artists like James Brown and P-Funk and introduced recordings from an unlikely group of artists like Johnny Cash, Otis Redding, Hall & Oates, the Turtles, and even a French language instructional record. The album also introduced the "skit" concept which is now common on rap albums. 3 Feet High and Rising spawned the hits and classics like "Me Myself and I," which reached #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap charts; "Potholes in My Lawn," which peaked at #22 on the Rap chart; "Plug Tunin'," "Buddy," which peaked at #18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "Say No Go," which reached #11 on the Rap chart; "The Magic Number," which peaked at #18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and "Eye Know." The group faced a lawsuit from the group the Turtles over an uncleared sample in the song "Transmitting Live from Mars." The album peaked at #24 on the Billboard 200. It was #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2000.
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1987 - Boogie Down Productions released their debut album Criminal Minded on B-Boy. 2005 - 50 Cent released his album The Massacre on Shady/Aftermath. 2014 - Pharrell released his second studio album Girl on Columbia. 2014 - Rick Ross released his sixth studio album Mastermind on Def Jam.
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Tone-Loc (1966) - American rapper, actor, and producer from Los Angeles, California.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Fat Joe and Remy Ma released the single "All the Way Up."
On this day in 2016, Fat Joe and Remy Ma released the single "All the Way Up" on RNG/Empire. The track was produced by Edsclusive and Cool & Dre. It featured guest artists French Montana and Infared. "All the Way Up" was Fat Joe's most successful single in a decade. It was certified platinum by the RIAA and reached #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at #9 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. An official remix was later released in May and featured a verse from Jay Z.
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DJ Scott La Rock (1962) - American DJ and music producer from the Bronx, New York. Founding member of Boogie Down Productions. El-P (1975) - American rapper, songwriter, musician, record producer, and record executive from Brooklyn, New York. Member of hip-hop duo Run The Jewels. CEO of Definitive Jux record label. Method Man (1971) - American rapper, record producer, and actor from New York. Member of the Wu-Tang Clan and one-half of the duo Method Man & Redman. |
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