​On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Migos released their debut studio album Yung Rich Nation.

On this day in 2015, the Migos released their debut studio album Yung Rich Nation on 300 Entertainment.  The album featured production by Zaytoven, Murda Beatz, and Honorable C.N.O.T.E. and others.  Guest artists featured on the set included Young Thug and Chris Brown.

Yung Rich Nation spawned the singles "One Time," which reached #34 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and "Pipe It Up," which was the last single released off the debut.  The album debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #3 on the Rap chart.

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2015 - ​Drake released the single "Hotline Bling" on OVO Sound.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, A Tribe Called Quest released their album Beats, Rhymes, and Life.

On this day in 1996, A Tribe Called Quest released their fourth album Beats, Rhymes, and Life on Jive.  The album featured production by Rashad Smith, Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jay Dee.  Notable guest artists featured on the set included Tammy Lucas and Faith Evans.

Beats, Rhymes, and Life spawned the singles "1nce Again," which was the lead single; and "Stressed Out."  The album won nominated for two Grammy awards.  It reached #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B chart.  It was certified platinum by the RIAA.

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1991 - Leaders of the New School released A Future Without a Past... on Elektra.

1996 - UGK released their third studio album Ridin' Dirty on Jive.

2012 - Rick Ross released his fifth album God Forgives, I Don't on Def Jam.

2013 - Tech N9ne released his thirteenth album Something Else on RBC.

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Brother Ali (1977) -  ​American rapper, producer, and community activist from Minnesota. Member of the Rhymesayers Entertainment collective.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their fourth album The Art of War.

On this day in 1997, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their fourth album The Art of War on Ruthless.  The double album was produced by DJ U-Neek.  Guest artists featured on the set included 2Pac, Mr. Maje$ty, Mo Thugs, and Tre.

The Art of War contained the hit singles "Thug Luv," which featured 2Pac; "Look into My Eyes," which reached #1 on the R&B chart and was certified platinum; and "If I Could Teach the World," which reached #3 on the Rap chart and was certified gold.  The album reached #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B chart.  It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.

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1996 - UGK released their third studio album Ridin' Dirty on Jive.

2016 - DJ Khaled released his ninth album Major Key on Epic.

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DJ Krush (1962) - Musician, DJ, and record producer from Tokyo, Japan.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Ice-T released his debut album Rhyme Pays.

On this day in 1987, Ice-T released his debut album Rhyme Pays on Sire.  The album was produced by Zulu Nation member Afrika Islam.  It was the first hip-hop album released on the Sire and Warner Bros. record label.  

Rhyme Pays spawned the classic hits "6 in the Morning," which was the lead single; and "Make It Funky," which sampled James Brown's "Make It Funky."  The album reached #93 on the Billboard 200.  It peaked at #26 on the R&B chart.  It sold more than 500,000 copies and was certified gold by the RIAA.

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1992 - EPMD released their fourth studio album Business Never Personal on Def Jam.

2007 - The Rock the Bells Tour arrived in New York City.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Hot Boys released their second studio album Guerrilla Warfare.

On this day in 1999, the Hot Boys released their sophomore album Guerrilla Warfare on Cash Money.  The album was produced by Mannie Fresh.  Guest artists on the set included The Big Tymers and Paparue.

Guerrilla Warfare spawned the hit singles "We on Fire," which reached #5 on the Rap chart; and "I Need a Hot Girl," which reached #23 on the R&B chart.  The highly anticipated album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #1 on the R&B chart.  It was certified platinum by the RIAA, November, 1999.  

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1993 - DMG released his debut album Rigormortiz on Rap-A-Lot.

1993 - Fat Joe da Gangsta released his debut album Represent on Relativity.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Eric B. & Rakim released their sophomore album Follow the Leader.

On this day in 1988, Eric B. & Rakim released their sophomore album Follow the Leader on Uni.  The album was self-produced by Eric B. and Rakim, along with Stevie Blass Griffin.  

Their second set spawned the singles "Microphone Fiend," and "Follow the Leader," which was the lead single and reached #16 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  It also contained the classic joints "Musical Massacre," "The R," and "Lyrics of Fury."  

​Follow the Leader reached #22 on the Billboard 200.  It peaked at #9 on the R&B chart.  It was certified gold by the RIAA.

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1989 - 3rd Bass released their debut single "Steppin' to the A.M." on Def Jam.

1994 - Craig Mack released the hit single "Flava in Ya Ear" on Bad Boy.

2005 - Young Jeezy released his third album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 on CTE/Def Jam.

2011 - Jay Rock released his debut solo album Follow Me Home on Top Dawg Records.

​On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Beastie Boys released their second album Paul's Boutique.

On this day in 1989, the Beastie Boys released their sophomore album Paul's Boutique on Capitol.  The album was produced by the Dust Brothers, Mario Caldato Jr., and the Beasties.  The sophomore set contained over a hundred samples and its unique arrangement by the Dust Brothers made it groundbreaking and innovative.

Paul's Boutique spawned the hit singles "Shadrach," and "Hey Ladies," which reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and landed a spot on the Rock, Rap, and Dance charts, becoming the first single in history to reach the Top 20 in both the Rap and Rock charts.  The album peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #24 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA in 1999.

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1986 - The 2 Live Crew released The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are on Luke Skyywalker.

1995 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their second studio album E. 1999 Eternal on Ruthless.

2006 - Pharrell Williams released his debut solo album In My Mind on his own Star Trak label.

2014 - Bobby Shmurda released his debut single "Hot Nigga" on Epic.

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Mac Lethal (1981) - ​American rapper, producer, songwriter, radio personality, and author from Kansas City, Missouri.  Founder of Black Clover Records.

​On this day in Hip-Hop history, Masta Ace released his debut album Take a Look Around.

On this day in 1990, Masta Ace released his debut album Take a Look Around on Cold Chillin' Records.  The debut set was produced by Marley Marl and Mister Cee.  

The album spawned the singles: "Together/Letter to the Better," which was the lead single off the set; "Me and the Biz," which peaked at #47 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #8 on the Rap chart; "Music Man," which reached #13 on the Rap chart; and "Movin' On."  

Take a Look Around reached #38 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

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2007 - Camp Lo released their third album Black Hollywood on Good Hands.

2007 - Freekey Zekey released his debut album Book of Ezekiel on Diplomat.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released their fourth album Homebase.

On this day in 1991, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their fourth studio album Homebase on Jive.  The album was produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Hula & K. Fingers, and Will Smith.  

Homebase spawned the singles "Summertime," which was the lead single and reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and won a Grammy; "Ring My Bell," which peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the RIAA; "The Things That U Do;" and "You Saw My Blinker," which was the final single off the album and was only the second track that Fresh Prince used obscenities.  

​The album reached #12 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #5 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  It was certified platinum by the RIAA.

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1991 - Main Source released their debut album Breaking Atoms on Wild Pitch.

2002 - Public Enemy released the album Revolverlution on Koch.