On this day in Hip-Hop history, Chance the Rapper self-released his third mixtape Coloring Book.
On this day in 2016, Chance the Rapper self-released his third mixtape Coloring Book for digital download. The mixtape was mostly produced by the Social Experiment, a group of Chicago musicians and producers that included Chance. Guest artists featured on the mixtape included Lil Wayne, Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Future, Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign, and Young Thug. Coloring Book spawned the singles "Angel," which was the lead single; and "No Problem," which reached #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, #14 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance. The mixtape reached #8 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Rap chart. It won Chance the Grammy for Best New Artist.
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PMD (1968) - American emcee from Long Island, New York. One-third of the group EPMD. Pusha T (1977) - American rapper, songwriter, and record executive. One-half of the duo Clipse.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot.
On this day in 1998, DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot on Rush. The debut was produced by Swizz Beatz, P.K., Dame Grease, and Irv Gotti. Guest artists featured on the set included Faith Evans, Sheek Louch, Drag-On, Loose, Big Stan, Kasino, The Lox, and Mase. It's Dark and Hell Is Hot spawned the singles "How's It Goin' Down;" "Stop Being Greedy;" "Get at Me Dog," which reached #6 on the Rap chart; and "Ruff Ryder's Anthem," which peaked at #93 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It also reached #1 on the R&B chart. It was certified four-time multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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1989 - Kool Moe Dee released his third solo album Knowledge is King on Jive. 1998 - Jay Z released the soundtrack to Roc-A-Fella Film, Streets Is Watching, on Roc-A-Fella Records. 2015 - Snoop Dogg released his thirteenth studio album Bush on Columbia. 2016 - Young M.A. self-released her hit single "Ooouuu."
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Elzhi (1978) - American emcee from Detroit, Michigan. Former member of Slum Village. Here is this week's Free Sample + MIDI for May 12, 2019 from White Gravy Sounds. What's Gravy?! Welcome back for this week's helping of free gravy from White Gravy Sounds! This week we're back with another lo-fi piano hip-hop sample. It's an 8 bar loop is in the key of C major. It is a 1-6-3-1-6-4 chord progression originally at 120 beats per minute. As always, the accompanying MIDI file is included as well as a short audio tail. Keep it Gravy! C Major: C - Cmaj7 - Am7 - Emadd9 - Cadd9 - Am7 - Fmaj7 C Major: 1 - 6 - 3 - 1 - 6 - 4 (I - vi - iii - I - vi - IV) BPM: 120
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Snoop Dogg released the album No Limit Top Dogg.
On this day in 1999, Snoop Dogg released his album No Limit Top Dogg on No Limit. The album was produced by Master P, Dr. Dre, KLC, and Meech Wells. Guest artists featured on the set included Xzibit, Nate Dogg, C-Murder, Magic, Sticky Fingaz, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mystikal, and Goldie Loc. No Limit Top Dogg spawned the singles "G Bedtime Stories;" "Bitch Please," which reached #26 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "Down for My N's," which peaked at #29 on the R&B chart. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1993 - Onyx released their hit single "Slam" on Def Jam. 2004 - 8Ball & MG released their sixth album Living Legends on Bad Boy South. 2007 - Shop Boyz released their debut single "Party Like a Rockstar" on Universal.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Tyler, the Creator released his major label debut album Goblin.
On this day in 2011, Tyler, the Creator released his major label debut album Goblin on XL. The debut was mostly self-produced with some production from Odd Future member Left Brain. Guest artists featured on the set included Frank Ocean, Syd tha Kyd, Taco Bennett, Jasper Dolphin, Domo Genesis, Hodgy Beats, and Mike G. Goblin spawned the single "Yonkers," which was the lead single and was certified gold by the RIAA. It reached #27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital chart. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. It was certified gold by the RIAA, January 2018.
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1994 - South Central Cartel released their sophomore album 'N Gatz We Truss on Def Jam.
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Craig Mack (1971-2018) - American emcee and producer from Brentwood, New York.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Gorillaz released the single "Feel Good Inc."
On this day in 2005, the British band Gorillaz released the single "Feel Good Inc." on Virgin. The single featured De La Soul and was an international hit. It reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for two Grammy Awards; record of the year, and won best pop collaboration.
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Ghostface Killah (1970) - American rapper, songwriter, actor from New York. Member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Bone Thugs released their seventh album Strength & Loyalty.
On this day in 2007, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their seventh album Strength & Loyalty on Interscope. The album was executively produced by Swizz Beatz and featured production from DJ Toomp, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, Mally Mall, Pretty Boy, Ty Fyffe, Street Radio, DJ Scratch, Neo da Matrix, and LRoc. Guest artists featured on the set included Yolanda Adams, Felicia, The Game, Autumn Rowe, and Fleetwood Mac (sample), Bow Wow, and Mariah Carey, Akon, and Twista. Strength & Loyalty spawned the singles "I Tried," which was the lead single and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Lil' Love," which peaked at #66 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was the group's first album in five years and was certified gold by the RIAA.
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2001 - Carmen: A Hip Hopera premiered on MTV.
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Chris Lighty (1968) - American music industry executive and co-founder of Violator from The Bronx, New York. Former manager of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Lighty passed away August 30, 2012.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Kool Keith released his debut solo album Dr. Octagon.
On this day in 1996, Kool Keith of the Ultramagnetic MC's released his debut solo album Dr. Octagon/Dr. Octagonecologyst on Bulk. The classic album released under the pseudonym Dr. Octagon was produced by Dan "the Automator" Nakamura of the future Handsome Boy Modeling School along with contributions from DJ QBert and KutMasta Kurt. The debut set spawned the singles "Earth People," which was the lead single off the album followed by "3000," and "Blue Flowers." The album sold around 200,000 copies without any major promotion.
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1991 - DJ Terminator X of Public Enemy released his debut solo album Terminator X & the Valley of the Jeep Beets on Def Jam.
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Despot (1982) - American emcee from Queens, New York. Co-owner of Santos Party House.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Atmosphere released their eighth studio album Southsiders.
On this day in 2014, Atmosphere released their eighth studio album Southsiders on Rhymesayers. The album was self-produced by Slug and Ant. The set featured the hits "Bitter," "Flicker," and "The World Might Not Live Through the Night." Southsiders debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200. It reached #3 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
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2016 - D.R.A.M. released the single "Broccoli" featuring Lil Yachty on Atlantic.
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MC Serch (1967) - American hip-hop emcee from New York. Former member of 3rd Bass.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Gang Starr released their third album Daily Operation.
On this day in 1992, Gang Starr released their third album Daily Operation on EMI. The album was self-produced and contained samples from Aretha Franklin, Schoolly D, Eric B. & Rakim, and Charles Mingus, and others. Artists Lil Dap and Jeru the Damaja were featured as guests on the set. Daily Operation spawned the hits "Ex Girl to Next Girl" and "Take It Personal," which both reached the top five on the Rap chart. The album reached #65 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #14 on the R&B chart.
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1979 - Robert Ford wrote the Billboard article titled "Jive Talking N.Y. DJs Rapping Away in Black Discos." 1998 - Rawkus Records released the compilation album Lyricist Lounge, Volume One. 2009 - Sadat X released his fifth solo album Brand New Bein' on Loud. 2015 - Silento released his debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" on Capitol. |
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