​On this day in hip-hop history we celebrate the birth of...

Fab 5 Freddy (1959) - American visual artist, filmmaker, rapper, and hip-hop pioneer. Host of Yo! MTV Raps.

On this day in hip-hop history, Kanye West released his second studio album Late Registration.

On this day in 2005, Kanye West released his second studio album Late Registration on Def Jam.  

The album was produced in collaboration with Jon Brion.  It featured many guests from Brandy to Adam Levine to Jay Z.  Together they spawned five singles, including the Grammy-winning "Diamonds from Sierra Leone," and the platinum-selling #1 single "Gold Digger" which spent nine weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and was Kanye's first #1.

Late Registration reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and began Kanye's streak of six consecutive #1 hits.  In total, West earned eight Grammy nominations including a nomination for album of the year and record of the year.  He won three; best rap solo performance, best rap song, and best rap album.

​Also on this day...

1994 - UGK released their second studio album Super Tight... on Jive.

2012 - American music industry executive and co-founder of the label Violator, Chris Lighty passed away.

2015 - ​Nicki Minaj performed with Taylor Swift at the VMAs.

On this day in hip-hop history, Junior M.A.F.I.A. released their debut studio album Conspiracy.

On this day in 1995, Junior M.A.F.I.A. released their debut studio album Conspiracy on Undeas.  The Brooklyn rap group, led by the Notorious B.I.G., debuted to much acclaim.

Conspiracy debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #2 on the R&B chart and sold 69,000 copies in the first week.  The album was certified gold.

Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s debut included a few hit singles such as "Player's Anthem," which reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold.  "Get Money" peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum.

​Also on this day...

2006 - The Roots released their seventh studio album Game Theory on Def Jam.

2011 - Lil Wayne released his ninth studio album Tha Carter IV on Young Money.

On this day in hip-hop history, Yung Joc released his second studio album Hustlenomic$.

On this day in 2007, Yung Joc released his second studio album Hustlenomic$ on Bad Boy South.  The album featured production by the Neptunes, Jazze Pha, Cool and Dre, among others.  It was executive produced by Diddy.

The Southern rapper's second album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #1 on the R&B and Rap charts.  The first single off the album, "Coffee Shop," reached #78 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #39 on the R&B charts.  Along with the second single "Bottle Poppin'," the track featured Gorilla Zoe.  Other guests on the album included Snoop Dogg, Bun B, The Game, Diddy, and more.

Also on this day...

2007 - ​Aesop Rock released his fifth studio album None Shall Pass on Definitve Jux.

On this day in hip-hop history, Outkast released their second album ATLiens.

On this day in 1996, Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast released their second album ATLiens on LaFace.  The album was recorded in Atlanta and produced primarily by Organized Noize.

ATLiens spawned a few singles, the first being "Elevators (Me & You)" which reached #5 on the R&B chart.  The single "ATLiens" reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Jazzy Belle" reached #52 on the same chart.

The hip-hop duo's second album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B chart.  ATLiens is certified multi-platinum.

Also on this day...

1987 - Scott La Rock of Boogie Down Productions passed away at age 25.

1991 - Biz Markie released his third studio album I Need A Haircut on Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros.

2002 - Eve released her third studio album Eve-Olution on Ruff Ryders.

2015 - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released the single "Downtown" featuring Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, and Grandmaster Caz.

On this day in hip-hop history, De La Soul released their ninth album and the Anonymous Nobody...

On this day in 2016, De La Soul released their ninth studio album and the Anonymous Nobody... on A.O.I.  It was the group's first studio album in four years.  The album was funded in part through crowdsourcing.

and the Anonymous Nobody... debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Rap chart.  The album was nominated for a Grammy Award, Best Rap Album, and featured superstar guests from Snoop Dogg to Jill Scott.

Also on this day...

2001 - Petey Pablo released his single "Raise Up" on Jive.

2008 - The Game released his third studio album LAX on Geffen.

2016 - Young Thug released the mixtape Jeffery on Atlantic Records.

​This day in Birthdays...

Big K.R.I.T. (1986) - ​American rapper and producer from Mississippi.

​What's good and welcome back for this week's helping of free gravy from White Gravy Sounds!

This week we have a laid back, eerie vibe in the key of A minor.  It is a rolling 1-6 progression with some passing chords in between and sits at 130 bpm. 

Keep it Gravy!

A minor:  Am7 - Fmaj7
A minor:  1 - 6 (i - VI)
​BPM:  130

​Feel free to drop a link to your beat in the comment section.  Get to choppin'! 

*100% ROYALTY FREE*

​Peace!

​On this day in hip-hop history, Ms. Lauryn Hill released her debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

​On this day in 1998, Ms. Lauryn Hill released her debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on Columbia.  

The former Fugee's album was a blockbuster success and instant classic.  It debuted on the Billboard 200 at #1.  It would be certified multi-platinum.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill featured artists like Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, and even a young John Legend on piano. 

The album spawned three singles, including the Grammy Award-winning track "Doo Wop (That Thing)," which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The single "Ex-Factor" peaked at #7 on the R&B chart and the single "Everything is Everything" was certified gold and nominated for a Grammy.

Also on this day...

1992 - MC Serch released his only solo album Return of the Product on Def Jam.

1998 - Xzibit released his second studio album 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz on RCA.

2016 - Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour began in Indianapolis.
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This day in Birthdays...

Shock G/Humpty Hump (1963) - American musician, rapper, and lead vocalist for Digital Underground.

Terminator X (1966) - ​Producer and DJ for Public Enemy.

On this day in hip-hop history, Ol' Dirty Bastard released his single "Got Your Money."

On this day in 1999, Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan released his single "Got Your Money" on Elektra.

The hit track was produced by the Neptunes and featured R&B singer Kelis.  It appeared on ODB's sophomore album N***a Please.

"Got Your Money" peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The single also reached #19 on the R&B chart and #6 on the Rap chart.

Also on this day...

1993 - Tha Alkaholiks released their debut album 21 & Over on 

1999 - The High & Mighty released their debut album Home Field Advantage on 

​On this day in hip-hop history, J Dilla released his third studio album The Shining.

On this day in 2006, J Dilla released his third studio album The Shining on BBE Records.  

The Shining was incomplete at the time of J Dilla's passing on February 10, 2006.  It was the first posthumous album.  The Shining Instrumentals was released later that same year in October.

J Dilla's The Shining debuted and peaked at #103 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #35 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #9 on the Top Independent Albums chart. 

Also on this day...

2006 - Outkast released the soundtrack to their movie Idlewild on LaFace.

​This day in Birthdays...

Gza (1966) - Rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan.