On this day in Hip-Hop history, Run-D.M.C. released their single "Hard Times."
On this day in 1983, Run-D.M.C. released their second single "Hard Times" on Profile Records. The song was originally recorded by Kurtis Blow for his 1980 self-titled debut album. It would be released on Run-D.M.C.'s self-titled debut album released the following year. "Hard Times" was produced by Larry Smith, Russell Simmons, and Jam Master Jay. It reached #11 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
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2001 - Jonell and Method Man released the single "Round and Round" on Def Jam. 2001 - Mobb Deep released their fifth album Infamy on Loud.
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DJ Yella (1967) - American rapper, DJ, record producer, and film director from Compton. Member of N.W.A. Mos Def (1973) - American rapper, actor, songwriter, record producer, and activist.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Redman released his third album Muddy Waters.
On this day in 1996, Redman released his third album Muddy Waters on Def Jam. The album was executive produced by Erick Sermon. Guest artists featured on the set included K-Solo, Erick Sermon, and Method Man. Muddy Waters spawned the singles: "It's Like That (My Big Brother)," "Whateva Man," and "Pick It Up." The album peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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2002 - GZA released his fourth solo studio album Legend of the Liquid Sword on MCA. 2002 - Common released his fifth album Electric Circus on MCA. 2013 - Childish Gambino released his second studio album Because the Internet on Glassnote. 2013 - Problem released his debut EP Understand Me on Diamond Lane.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, J Cole released his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
On this day in 2014, J Cole released his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive on Roc Nation and Columbia Records. The album was named after the North Carolina's rapper's home address in Fayetteville where he grew up as a teenager. The third set featured production from J Cole, Illmind, Phonix Beats, Willie B, and Vinylz. The album produced the four singles, "Apparently," "Wet Dreamz," "No Role Modelz," and "Love Yourz," all of which reached the top forty on the Hip-Hop/R&B chart. 2014 Forest Hills Drive debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The album was nominated for several awards, including the 2016 Grammy for Best Rap Album, and won the 2015 BET Award for Album of the Year. It sold over 353,000 copies its first week and was certified platinum in December 2016.
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1997 - LL Cool J released his single "4, 3, 2, 1" on Def Jam. 1997 - Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz released their single "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" on Columbia. 2006 - The Muhammad Ali documentary Ali Rap aired on ESPN. 2008 - Common released his eighth album Universal Mind Control on Geffen Records. 2014 - Ghostface Killah released his eleventh studio album 36 Seasons on Tommy Boy.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Salt-N-Pepa released their debut album Hot, Cool, & Vicious.
On this day in 1986, Salt-N-Pepa released their debut album Hot, Cool, & Vicious on Next Plateau. The album featured production from Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor. The album produced the singles "The Showstopper," which was the group's debut single and was originally released under the name Super Nature; "Tramp," "Chick on the Side," "My Mic Sounds Nice," and "Push It," which was nominated for a Grammy Award and was certified platinum. Hot, Cool, & Vicious is certified platinum. It is the first album by a female rap group to gain both gold and platinum status.
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2009 - Gucci Mane released the single "Lemonade" on Warner Bros.
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Bushwick Bill (1966) - Jamaican-American rapper. Member of the pioneering Hip-Hop group Geto Boys. Here is this week's Free Sample + MIDI for December 08, 2019 from White Gravy Sounds. What's Gravy?! Welcome back for this week's helping of free gravy from White Gravy Sounds! This week we have a lo-fi piano sample. Our sample is a 4 bar loop in the key of E Minor. It is a 1-5-6-1 chord progression at 86 beats per minute. As always, the accompanying MIDI file is included. Keep it Gravy! E Minor: Em - Bm - Cmaj7 13 - Em E Minor: 1 - 5 - 6 - 1 (i - v - VI - i) BPM: 86
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, The Notorious B.I.G. released his third album Born Again.
On this day in 1999, The Notorious B.I.G. released his third album Born Again on Bad Boy. It was the first posthumous compilation album released by Biggie. The album was composed primarily of earlier recorded verses over new beats and with guest artists. Born Again debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It sold over 485,000 copies it's first week. The album was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA in January 2000.
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1979 - Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'" on Mercury. 1993 - Ice Cube released his fourth album Lethal Injection on Priority. 2004 - Cam'ron released his fourth studio album Purple Haze on Def Jam. 2004 - Ludacris released his fourth studio album The Red Light District on Disturbing tha Peace. 2010 - Redman released his seventh album Reggie on Def Jam.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Lil Wayne released his fifth studio album Tha Carter II.
On this day in 2005, Lil Wayne released his fifth studio album Tha Carter II on Young Money. The album featured production from The Heatmakerz, the Doe Boyz, and others and was executively produced by Birdman and Ronald "Slim" Williams. Notable guest artists featured on the album included Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound, Birdman, Curren$y, Robin Thicke, and Nikki. Tha Carter II spawned the few hit singles, "Fireman," which reached #10 on the Rap chart; "Hustler Musik," which reached #16 on the Rap chart; and "Shooter," which peaked at #97 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and Rap chart. It sold over two million copies and was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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2015 - Desiigner released his single "Panda" on Def Jam.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Shady Records released the compilation Eminem Presents: The Re-Up.
On this day in 2006, Shady Records released the compilation album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up. The album featured production from the Alchemist, Dr. Dre, Disco D, Akon, Dawaun Parker, Luis Resto, Rikinatti, Parker Focus, and Witt & Pep. The compilation featured various artists signed to Eminem's Shady imprint. Eminem Presents: The Re-Up produced the two hit singles, "You Don't Know Me," which reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Jimmy Crack Corn," which reached #77 on the Pop 100 and #1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at #2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It sold over a million copies and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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2000 - Memphis Bleek released his second studio album The Understanding on Get Low. 2011 - The reality show T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle premiered on VH1.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Brand Nubian released their debut album One For All.
On this day in 1990, Brand Nubian released their debut album One For All on Elektra. The album featured production from Brand Nubian, Stimulated Dummies, Dante Ross, Skeff Anselm, and Dave "Jam" Hall. Positive K was a guest artist on the album. One For All spawned the classic hit singles "Wake Up," "Slow Down," which sampled "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians; "Grand Puba, Positive, and L.G.," and "All for One." The album peaked at #130 on the Billboard 200. It reached #34 on the R&B chart.
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2001 - De La Soul released their sixth album Bionix on Tommy Boy. 2007 - Pimp C, rapper and record producer, passed away.
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Masta Ace (1966) - American rapper and record producer from New York. Jay Z (1969) - American rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, record producer, record executive and investor from New York.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, 2Pac released the single "California Love."
On this day in 1995, 2Pac released the single "California Love" on Death Row. The song was released as 2Pac's comeback single after his release from prison. It was his first single released as an artist as a member of Death Row. "California Love" was produced by Dr. Dre. The single reached and spent two weeks at #1 on the BillboardHot 100. It reached #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and the Rap chart. It was nominated for a posthumous Grammy Award in 1997. It sold over two million copies and was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA. |
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