On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Wu-Tang Clan released their third studio album The W.
On this day in 2000, the Wu-Tang Clan released their third studio album The W on Loud. The album featured production from RZA and other Wu members. Notable guest artists featured on the set were Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Redman, and Isaac Hayes. The W spawned the classic singles "Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)," which reached #52 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "Gravel Pit," which peaked at #20 on the Rap chart; and "Careful (Click, Click)." The album is the Wu's second-highest charting album and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
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1995 - Group Home released their debut album Livin' Proof on Payday. 1995 - LL Cool J released his sixth album Mr. Smith on Def Jam. 1995 - Kris Kross released the single "Tonite's tha Night" on Columbia. 2006 - Jay Z released his ninth studio album Kingdom Come on Roc-A-Fella.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Jadakiss released his fourth studio album Top 5 Dead or Alive.
On this day in 2015, Jadakiss released his fourth studio album Top 5 Dead or Alive on Def Jam. The album featured production from Swizz Beatz, Rico Beats, Scram Jones, and Just Blaze. Notable guest artists featured on the set were Lil Wayne, Future, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, Puff Daddy, Nas, Akon, and Ne-Yo. Top 5 Dead or Alive debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 60,000 copies its first week. It reached #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
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Mike D (1965) - American rapper, musician, songwriter, and fashion designer. Founding member of the Beastie Boys.
Phife Dawg (1970) - American rapper and member of the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Passed away on March 22, 2016.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Foxy Brown released her debut studio album Ill Na Na.
On this day in 1996, Foxy Brown released her debut studio album Ill Na Na on Def Jam. The album featured production from the Trackmasters, Teddy Riley, Divine Allah, Rich Nice, George Pearson, and Charly Charles. Notable guest artists featured on the Brooklyn rapper's debut set were BLACKstreet, Dru Hill, Jay Z, Method Man, Kid Capri, and Havoc of Mobb Deep. Ill Na Na spawned the classic hit singles "Get Me Home," which reached #42 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Big Bad Mama," which peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "I'll Be," which reached #5 on the R&B chart. "I'll Be" was a reworking of the 1985 hit "I'll Be Good" by Rene & Angela. The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the R&B and Hip-Hop chart. It is certified multi-platinum.
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1996 - Mobb Deep released their third album Hell on Earth on Loud. 2002 - Talib Kweli released his debut studio album Quality on Rawkus. 2010 - Nicki Minaj released her debut album Pink Friday on Universal. Here is this week's Free Sample + MIDI for November 18, 2018 from White Gravy Sounds. What's good?! Welcome back for this week's helping of free gravy from White Gravy Sounds! Keeping the trend going, this week we have another lo-fi, soul sample featuring an electric piano. It's a 4 bar loop in the key of F-sharp minor. It is a 1-3-4-5 chord progression at 144 beats per minute. As always, the accompanying MIDI file is included. Keep it Gravy! F# Minor: F#m - A - Bm6 - C#m7 F# Minor: 1 - 3 - 4 - 5 (i - III - iv - v) BPM: 144
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, LL Cool J released his debut album Radio.
On this day in 1985, LL Cool J released his debut album and the first album ever on Def Jam, Radio. The album was "reduced by Rick Rubin" and featured some production from DJ Jazzy Jay. The debut set spawned five instant hip-hop classics including "I Need a Beat," "Dear Yvette," "You'll Rock," "I Can Give You More," and "I Can't Live Without My Radio," which was also perfomed by LL in the film Krush Groove. Radio peaked at #46 on the Billboard 200. It reached #6 on the R&B chart. It was certified platinum.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Ice Cube released his fourth album The Predator.
On this day in 1992, Ice Cube released his fourth album The Predator on Priority. The album featured production from DJ Pooh, Torcha Chamba, Sir Jinx, DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill, and Ice Cube. The grim, fourth set from Cube, addressed police brutality and racism after the recent riots in LA. The Predator spawned a few classic singles including, "Wicked," "Check Yo Self," and "It Was a Good Day," which peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B chart. It was certified double platinum.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Dr. Dre released his second album 2001.
On this day in 1999, Dr. Dre released his sophomore solo album 2001 on Aftermath. The album featured production from Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, Scott Storch, and Lord Finesse. It featured a whole gang of talented guest artists including, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Devin the Dude, Mary J. Blige, MC Ren, Xzibit, and many others. The doctor's second album featured four singles and spawned five smash hits including, "Still D.R.E.," which peaked at #93 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Forgot About Dre," which won a Grammy, "The Next Episode," which reached #23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "The Watcher." "Xxplosive," which was not released as a single, reached #51 on the R&B charts. 2001 debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B chart. It is certified multi-platinum.
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1993 - Domino released the single "Getto Jam" on Outburst. 1993 - Das EFX released their sophomore album Straight Up Sewaside on East West. 1993 - MC Ren released his debut album Shock of the Hour on Ruthless. 1993 - Queen Latifah released her third album Black Reign on Motown. 1996 - DJ Shadow released his debut studio album Entroducing... on Mo' Wax. 2000 - DJ Screw (Robert Earl Davis Jr.) passed away. 2004 - MF Doom released his fifth studio album Mm.. Food on RSE. 2004 - Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz released Crunk Juice on BME. 2004 - Snoop Dogg released his seventh album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece on Geffen.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Beastie Boys released their debut album License to Ill.
On this day in 1986, the Beastie Boys released their debut album License to Ill on Def Jam. The album was produced by the Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin. The debut set sampled a wide range of artists including Led Zeppelin, Run-D.M.C., Jazzy Jay, Kurtis Blow, Slick Rick, AC/DC, the Sugarhill Gang, the Clash, and Kool & the Gang. The album served as a major mainstream crossover moment for hip-hop and rock. License to Ill featured seven singles, including the smash hits "Brass Monkey," and "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)." The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and was the first rap album to top the chart. It remained on top of the chart for seven weeks. The Brooklyn rap trio's debut set sold over four million copies in its first year. It has sold over ten million copies to date and is certified diamond.
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1988 - King Tee released his debut studio album Act A Fool on Capitol. 1994 - K-Dee released his only solo album Ass, Gas, or Cash (No One Rides for Free) on Lench Mob. 1994 - Method Man released his debut solo album Tical on Def Jam. 2011 - Drake released his second studio album Take Care on Young Money. 2011 - Betty Wright and the Roots released the album Betty Wright: The Movie on S-Curve.
This day in Birthdays...
E-40 (1967) - American rapper from California. Founding member of the The Click and Sick Wid It Records. Ol' Dirty Bastard (1968) - American rapper and producer. A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, The Pharcyde released their second album Labcabincalifornia.
On this day in 1995, The Pharcyde released their sophomore album Labcabincalifornia on Delicious Vinyl. The album was produced by the group with J Dilla, Diamond D, and M-Walk. Labcabincalifornia produced two hit singles, "Runnin'," which reached #55 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Drop." Both reached #5 on the Rap chart. The album peaked at #37 on the Billboard 200. It reached #17 on the R&B chart.
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1989 - 3rd Bass released their debut album The Cactus Al/bum on Def Jam. 1989 - Def Jef released his debut album Just a Poet with Soul on Delicious Vinyl. 1995 - Alliance Ethnik released their debut album Simple et Funky on Delabel Records. 2000 - Prodigy released his debut solo album H.N.I.C. on Loud. 2003 - Jay Z released The Black Album on Roc-A-Fella. 2003 - G Unit released their debut album Beg for Mercy on Interscope. 2003 - Paramount Pictures released the documentary Tupac: Resurrection.
This day in Birthdays...
Joseph "Run" Simmons (1964) - American musician, rapper, and actor. One of the founding members of the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. Also a practicing minister.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, UGK released their fourth album Dirty Money.
On this day in 2001, the Texas rap group UGK released their fourth album Dirty Money on Jive. The highly anticipated album featured production from N.O. Joe and Pimp C. Notable guests featured on the set were Juicy J, Too $hort, Devin the Dude, and Jermaine Dupri. It was the group's first studio release since 1996 and spawned a number of singles including "Pimpin' Ain't No Illusion," which reached the top ten on the Rap charts. Dirty Money reached #19 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
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1994 - Big L released the hit single "Put It On" on Columbia. 2001 - Swollen Members released their sophomore album Bad Dreams on Battleaxe. 2004 - Ol' Dirty Bastard died at age thirty-five. 2015 - Logic released his second studio album The Incredible True Story on Def Jam. 2015 - Ty Dolla $ign released his debut studio album Free TC on Atlantic Records. 2015 - Jeezy released his sixth studio album Church in These Streets on Def Jam. |
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