On this day in Hip-Hop history, Eminem released his fourth album The Eminem Show.
On this day in 2002, Eminem released his fourth album The Eminem Show on Shady/Aftermath. The album was mostly self-produced by Eminem along with Jeff Bass and Dr. Dre. Guest artists featured on the set included Nate Dogg, Obie Trice, Dina Rae, D12, and Dr. Dre. The Eminem Show spawned the singles "Without Me," which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold; "Cleaning Out My Closet," which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Sing for the Moment," which peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "'Till I Collapse," which has been downloaded over two million times. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It won a Grammy and was certified diamond by the RIAA.
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2002 - Afu-Ra released his sophomore album Life Force Radio on Koch. 2013 - French Montana released his debut solo album Excuse My French on Coke Boys, Bad Boy, Maybach, and Interscope.
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Notorious B.I.G. (1972) - Legendary American emcee from New York. Havoc (1974) - American rapper and record producer. One-half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Dr. Dre released the single "Dre Day."
On this day in 1992, Dr. Dre released the single "Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebrating)" on Death Row. The joint was the second single off the album The Chronic and featured guest artist Snoop Doggy Dogg. "Dre Day" reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at #6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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1991 - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released the single "Summertime," from their album Homebase. 1997 - KRS-One released his third solo album I Got Next on Jive. 1997 - No Limit released the soundtrack to the No Limit film I'm Bout It.
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Busta Rhymes (1972) - American rapper, singer, musician, record producer, record executive, and actor from New York. Original member of Leaders of the New School.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, The Roots self-released their debut album Organix.
On this day in 1993, The Roots, consisting of members ?uestlove, Black Thought, Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, Scott Storch, and MCs Malik B. and Kid Crumbs, self-released their debut album Organix on Remedy Records. The album was self-produced by The Roots and was sold while on tour in Europe before being rereleased on Cargo Records in 1998. Organix included the hits "Pass the Popcorn," "The Session (Longest Posse Cut in History, 12:43)," and "I'm Out Deah."
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1989 - Chill Rob G of The Flavor Unit released his debut solo album Ride the Rhythm on Wild Pitch. 1995 - The Simpsons air its "Homerpalooza" episode which featured Cypress Hill. 2009 - Eminem released his sixth album Relapse on Interscope. 2014 - The Roots released their eleventh album ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin on Def Jam.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Guru released Jazzmatazz Vol. 1.
On this day in 1993, Guru released his debut solo studio album Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 on Chrysalis Records. The album is one of the first to combine a live jazz band with hip hop and was self-produced by Guru and executive produced by Keith Elam. The band was made up of members Lonnie Liston Smith, Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd, and Roy Ayers. Other artists to appear as guests included Carleen Anderson, N'Dea Davenport, Dee C Lee, and MC Solaar. Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 spawned the single "Trust Me," which reached #50 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album peaked at #91 on the Billboard 200. It reached #24 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
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1991 - Chubb Rock released the single "Treat 'Em Right" on Select. 1995 - C. Delores Tucker attended Time Warner shareholders meeting to protest gangsta rap. 2015 - Nicki Minaj and Beyonce released the video for "Feeling Myself."
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Run-D.M.C. released their fourth album Tougher Than Leather.
On this day in 1988, Run-D.M.C. released their fourth album Tougher Than Leather on Profile. The album was self-produced along with production from Davy D and Rick Rubin. The album was an accompaniment to the New Line Cinema crime film of the same name that starred Run-D.M.C. and was directed by Rick Rubin. Tougher Than Leather spawned the classic hits "Run's House," "Beats to the Rhyme," and "Mary, Mary," which was a Monkee's cover. The album reached #9 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #2 on the R&B chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1994 - Tha Mexakinz released their debut album Zig Zag on Motown.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Ice Cube released his debut solo album AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.
On this day in 1990, Ice Cube released his debut solo album AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted on Priority. The album was produced by the Bomb Squad and Sir Jinx. Guest artists featured on the set included Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Lil' Russ, and Da Lench Mob. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted spawned the singles "Who's the Mack," "Endangered Species," and "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted," which reached #1 on the Rap chart. The album peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200. It reached #6 on the R&B chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1989 - Special Ed released his debut album Youngest in Charge on Profile. 1989 - Nice & Smooth released their self-titled debut album on Fresh/Sleeping Bag. 2006 - Cam'ron released his fifth studio album Killa Season on Diplomat.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Run-D.M.C. released their third album Raising Hell.
On this day in 1986, Run-D.M.C. released their third album Raising Hell on Profile. The album was produced by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Aerosmith were featured as guests on the groundbreaking set. Raising Hell spawned the singles "It's Tricky," which reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "My Adidas," which reached #33 on the Rap chart in 2000; "You Be Illin'," which peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Walk This Way," which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album reached #3 on the Billboard 200 and became the first rap album to reach #1 on the R&B chart and be certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1990 - X Clan released their debut album To the East, Backwards on Island. 2001 - Cannibal Ox released their debut album The Cold Vein on Definitive Jux.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul Is Dead.
On this day in 1991, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul Is Dead on Tommy Boy. The much-anticipated sophomore album was self-produced by the group along with Prince Paul. Guest artists featured on the set included Q-Tip, Black Sheep, and Russell Simmons. De La Soul Is Dead spawned the hits "A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays'," which was the lead single and reached #43 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)," which peaked at #22 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and "Keepin' the Faith." The album reached #26 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #24 on the R&B chart.
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1991 - Ice-T released his fourth album O.G. Original Gangster on Sire. 2001 - Jagged Edge released the single "Where the Party At" on So So Def. 2002 - Cam'ron released his third studio album Come Home with Me on Roc-A-Fella. 2002 - El-P released Fantastic Damage on Definitive Jux.
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.
This day in Birthdays...
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.
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. |
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