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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Raekwon released his debut solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
On this day in 1995, Chef Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan released his debut solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... on Loud. The album was produced by RZA and was presented like a film and starred Raekwon with fellow Wu member Ghostface Killah acting as costar. The set featured several samples from John Woo's 1989 film The Killer. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... spawned the singles "Ice Cream," which reached #37 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Criminology," which peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Heaven & Hell," which reached #21 on the Rap chart; and "Rainy Dayz," which was the final released single off the album. The third solo released by a Wu member reached #4 on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1989 - EPMD released their sophomore album Unfinished Business on Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records. 1989 - The D.O.C. released his debut album No One Can Do It Better on Atlantic. 2006 - DMX released his sixth album Year of the Dog... Again on Ruff Ryders.
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Chuck D (1960) - American rapper, record producer, author, publisher, and activist from New York. Leader of the rap group Public Enemy.
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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 Billboard200. 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, Leaders of the New School released their debut album A Future Without A Past.
On this day in 1991, Leaders of the New School, who featured a young nineteen year old Busta Rhymes, released their debut album A Future Without A Past on Elektra. Other members from the Long Island group were Charlie Brown, Dinco D, and Cut Monitor Milo. They appeared as guests on a few singles together before the release of their debut album. A Future Without A Past spawned a few hit singles including "Sobb Story," Case of the P.T.A.," and "The International Zone Coaster," all of which reached the top ten on the Rap chart. The album peaked at #128 on the Billboard 200 and #53 on the R&B chart.
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1996 - UGK released their third studio album Ridin' Dirty on Jive. 1996 - A Tribe Called Quest released their fourth album, Beats, Rhymes, and Life, 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.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the legend, 2Pac, was born.
On this day in 1971, the revolutionary poet, writer, author, rapper and actor Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in New York City, New York. The legend moved to the Bay Area of California in 1988 at the age of 17 and by 1991 released his debut album 2Pacalypse Now on Interscope. 2Pac released a total of four studio albums before his untimely death: 2Pacalypse Now, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., Me Against the World, and the double-album All Eyez on Me. He starred or co-starred in six major motion films: Juice, Poetic Justice, Above the Rim, Bullet, Gridlock'd, and Gang Related. Tupac is also authored the book The Rose That Grew From Concrete which featured a collection of his poems written between 1989-1991. 2Pac Shakur is considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists to date.
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MC Ren (1969) - American rapper, songwriter, director, producer, and record producer from Compton, California. Founder and owner of the record label Villian. Member of the group N.W.A.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Drake released his debut album Thank Me Later.
On this day in 2010, Drake released his debut album Thank Me Later on Young Money. The album featured production by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Noah "40" Shebib, Boi-1da, and others. Guest artists featured on the set included Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, T.I., Swizz Beatz, Jay Z, Young Jeezy, and The-Dream. Thank Me Later spawned the singles: "Find Your Love," which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Miss Me," which was certified gold; "Fireworks," which featured Alicia Keys; "Up All Night," which featured Nicki Minaj; "Fancy," which was nominated for a Grammy; and "Over," which reached #1 on the Rap chart. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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2002 - Paul Wall and Chamillionaire released Get Ya Mind Correct on Pain in Full.
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Ice Cube (1969) - American emcee, songwriter, producer, writer, actor, director and businessman from Los Angeles, California. Founding member of the hip-hop groups N.W.A., Westside Connection, and Da Lench Mob.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Arrested Development released their second album Zingalamaduni.
On this day in 1994, Arrested Development released their second album Zingalamaduni on Chrysalis. The album was produced by Speech. The sophomore set was named after the Swahili word for "beehive of culture" and utilized a number of African musical elements. Zingalamaduni spawned the singles "Africa's Inside Me;" "United Front," which reached #66 on the R&B chart; and "Ease My Mind," which peaked at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album reached #55 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #20 on the R&B chart.
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2004 - The Beastie Boys released their sixth studio album To the 5 Boroughs on Capitol.
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Freddie Gibbs (1982) - American rapper and songwriter from Gary, Indiana.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, L.L. Cool J released the single "I'm Bad."
On this day in 1987, L.L. Cool J released the single "I'm Bad" on Def Jam. The leadoff single from Bigger and Deffer was produced by L.L. and L.A. Posse and sampled "Theme from S.W.A.T." by Rhythm Heritage. The visuals for the single was an action crime caper with an anti drug message. "I'm Bad" peaked at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached #4 on the R&B chart.
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1989 - Heavy D & the Boyz released their sophomore album Big Tyme on Uptown. 2000 - Three 6 Mafia released their fourth studio album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 on Loud. 2000 - Slum Village released their second album Fantastic, Vol. 2 on GoodVibe. 2000 - Quasimoto released their debut album The Unseen on Stones Throw Records. 2006 - Busta Rhymes released his seventh album The Big Bang on Flipmode in collaboration with Aftermath. 2006 - Yung Joc released the single "It's Goin' Down" on Atlantic.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Fabolous released his fourth album From Nothin' to Somethin'.
On this day in 2007, Fabolous released his fourth album From Nothin' to Somethin' on Desert Storm. The album featured production by Timbaland, Just Blaze, Neo da Matrix, and Jermaine Dupre. Notable guest artists featured on the set included T-Pain, Ne-Yo, Young Jeezy, Akon, Lil' Mo, Lloyd, Junior Reed, Swiss Beatz, Rihanna, Pusha T, Red Cafe', Uncle Murda, Paul Cain, Joe Budden, Freck Billionaire, Ransom, and Jay Z. From Nothin' to Somethin' spawned the singles "Baby Don't Go," which reached #4 on the Rap chart; "Make Me Better," which reached #1 on the Rap chart and remained there for fourteen weeks; and "Diamonds," which peaked at #83 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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2007 - Plies released his debut single "Shawty" on Atlantic.
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MC Breed (1971) - American rapper from Flint, Michigan. Best known for his singles "Ain't No Future in Yo Frontin'," which peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Gotta Get Mine," which featured 2Pac and reached #6 on the Rap chart.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Atmosphere released their second studio album God Loves Ugly.
On this day in 2002, Atmosphere released their second studio album God Loves Ugly on Rhymesayers Entertainment. The album was produced by group member Ant. The second set featured Self Devine as a guest artist on the track "Flesh." God Loves Ugly spawned the singles "Modern Man's Hustle," which reached #18 on the Rap chart; and "GodLovesUgly." The album peaked at #139 on the Billboard 200. It reached #43 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album would be rereleased along with a DVD on January 20, 2009.
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1991 - Kool Moe Dee released the compilation album Funke Funke Wisdom on RCA. 2013 - Action Bronson released his first major label debut EP, Saaab Stories, on Vice.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Lil Wayne released his sixth album Tha Carter III.
On this day in 2008, Lil Wayne released his sixth album Tha Carter III on Cash Money. The album featured production from Maestro, DJ Infamous, Drew Correa, Bangladesh, Play-N-Skillz, Kanye West, Robin Thicke, Swizz Beatz, Cool & Dre, Deezle, David Banner, Jim Jonsin, StreetRunner, the Alchemist, and Rodnae. Guest artists featured on the set included Babyface, Brisco, Busta Rhymes, Betty Wright, D. Smith, Robin Thicke, Jay Z, Bobby V, Static Major, T-Pain, and Juelz Santana. Tha Carter III spawned the mega hit singles "Mrs. Officer," which reached #3 on the Rap chart; "Lollipop," which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified multi-platinum; "Mrs. Carter," which nominated for a Grammy; "Got Money," which was nominated for a Grammy and was certified multi-platinum; "You Ain't Got Nuthin'," and "A Milli," which won a Grammy and topped both the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap charts. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA and won the Grammy for rap album of the year.
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2003 - Joe Budden released his self-titled debut album on Def Jam.
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The D.O.C. (1968) - American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Dallas, Texas. Cofounder of Death Row Records. |
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