On this day in Hip-Hop history, Snoop Dogg released his fourth studio album No Limit Top Dogg.
On this day in 1999, Snoop Dogg released his fourth studio album No Limit Top Dogg on No Limit. The album featured production from Master P, Dr. Dre, KLC, and Meech Wells. Guest artists 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.
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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. It 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.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Run-D.M.C. released their sixth album Down with the King.
On this day in 1993, Run-D.M.C. released their sixth album Down with the King on Profile. The album featured production from the Bomb Squad, Pete Rock, Jermaine Dupri, Daniel Shulman, Q-Tip, and EPMD. Guest artists featured on the set included EPMD, Mad Cobra, and Tom Morello. Down with the King spawned the two singles "Down with the King," which was the lead single, reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold; and "Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do," which reached #78 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #21 on the Rap chart. The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B chart.
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1984 - The American breakdancing-themed film Breakin' was released in theaters. 2010 - Big K.R.I.T. released his mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here on Nature Sounds. 2012 - Beastie Boy, MCA (Adam Yauch), passed away.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Bad Meets Evil released the hit single "Fast Lane."
On this day in 2011, the Motor City duo of Eminem and Royce da 5'9", Bad Meets Evil, released their hit single "Fast Lane" on Shady. It was the lead single off their debut EP Hell: The Sequel and was produced by Mr. Porter, JG, and Eminem. "Fast Lane" reached #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Soulja Boy released his debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)."
On this day in 2007, Soulja Boy released his debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" on Interscope. The song was self-produced and was the lead single off the debut album souljaboytellem.com which released later that year in October. The single launched a dance craze and the instructional video on how to perform the dance had been viewed over 27 million times on YouTube by 2008. The debut joint reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for a Grammy and was the first song to sell three million digital copies.
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1989 - The Jaz (aka Jaz-O) released his debut album Word to the Jaz on EMI. 1995 - Mercury Records released the soundtrack to the 1995 Gramercy Pictures film Panther. 1995 - Masta Ace Incorporated released their second and final album Sittin' on Chrome on Delicious Vinyl. 2003 - Brother Ali released his second studio album Shadows on the Sun on Rhymesayers Entertainment. |
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