On this day in Hip-Hop history, L.L. Cool J released his third album Walking with a Panther.
On this day in 1989, L.L. Cool J released his third album Walking with a Panther on Def Jam. The album was produced by L.L. along with the Bomb Squad, Rick Rubin, DJ Cut Creator, and Dwayne Simon, a former member of the L.A. Posse production team, and due to contractual disputes, did not work on the album. Walking with a Panther spawned the huge hits: "Going Back to Cali," which reached #31 on the BillboardHot 100 and #12 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and was certified gold by the RIAA; "I'm That Type of Guy," which peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Rap chart; "Big Ole Butt," which peaked at #13 on the Rap chart; "One Shot at Love," which reached #68 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and "Jingling Baby," which was the final single released off the album and peaked at #32 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album reached #6 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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1992 - Pete Rock & CL Smooth released their debut full-length album Mecca and the Soul Brother on Elektra. 1998 - Pras released the single "Ghetto Superstar (That Is What You Are)" on Interscope Records. 2009 - DJ Quik and Kurupt released their debut album BlaQKout on Fontana. 2009 - Mos Def released his fourth solo album The Ecstatic on Downtown.
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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Orion Pictures released Beat Street.
On this day in 1984, Orion Pictures released the major motion picture Beat Street. The film was produced by Harry Belafonte and David V. Picker and was directed by Stan Lathan. It starred Rae Dawn Chong and Guy Davis. Beat Street featured cameo appearances by hip-hop founder DJ Kool Herc and pioneers Doug E. Fresh, the Treacherous Three, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force, Jazzy Jay, and B-boys the New York City Breakers and the Rock Steady Crew.
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2004 - Terror Squad released the single "Lean Back" on Universal. 2010 - Plies released his fourth album Goon Affiliated on Slip-n-Slide.
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Kanye West (1977) - American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and fashion designer from Chicago, Illinois.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Warren G released his debut album Regulate...G Funk Era.
On this day in 1994, Warren G released his debut album Regulate...G Funk Era on Def Jam. The debut was self-produced by Warren G with Chris Lighty and Paul Stewart as executive producers. Guest artists featured on the set included Nate Dogg, O.G.L.B., the Twinz, the Dove Shack, B-Tip, Ricky Harris, Mr. Malik, Jah Skills, Bo Roc, G. Child, Lady Levi, and Wayniac. Regulate...G Funk Era spawned the singles "Regulate," which was certified platinum and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Rap chart; "This D.J.," which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Rap chart; and "Do You See," which reached #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Rap chart. The album earned two Grammy Award nominations and peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The debut set was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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1988 - EPMD released their debut album Strictly Business on Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records (original press).
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Gang Starr released their debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy.
On this day in 1989, Gang Starr released their debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy on Wild Pitch. The album was self-produced by DJ Premier and Guru along with Mark the 45 King. Damo D-Ski was featured as a guest artist on the set. No More Mr. Nice Guy spawned the classic singles "Manifest," and "Positivity," which peaked at #19 on the Rap chart. The debut album reached #83 on the R&B chart.
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1995 - The Notorious B.I.G. released the smash hit remix of "One More Chance," on Bad Boy. 2000 - Lil' Zane released the single "Callin' Me" on Priority. 2000 - LaFace Records released the soundtrack to the Paramount Pictures film Shaft.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the St. Lunatics released their debut studio album Free City.
On this day in 2001, the St. Lunatics released their debut studio album Free City on Universal. The highly anticipated debut album was produced by Jay E, Wally, and City Spud. Guest artists featured on the set included Penelope, Cardan and Brian McKnight. Free City spawned the hits "Groovin' Tonight," and "Midwest Swing," which reached #88 on the BillboardHot 100 and #41 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. It reached #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Their debut sold 196,000 copies its first week and was certified platinum by the RIAA a month later.
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1989 - King Sun released his debut album XL on Profile. 1993 - Reverend Calvin Butts steamrolled rap CDs and cassettes to protest their lyrics. 2001 - D12 released the single "Purple Pills" on Interscope. 2007 - T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany on his Nappy Boy label. 2007 - Belly released his debut album The Revolution on CP. 2014 - Rich Gang released the single "Lifestyle" on Cash Money.
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Aesop Rock (1976) - American rapper, musician, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, and poet born in New York.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Lost Boyz released their debut album Legal Drug Money.
On this day in 1995, the Lost Boyz released their debut album Legal Drug Money on Uptown. The album featured production from Easy Mo Bee, Mr. Sexxx, and Pete Rock and others. Legal Drug Money spawned the hit singles: "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless," which reached #91 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz, & Benz," which peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Renee," which reached #33 on the Hot 100 and #3 on the Rap chart; "Music Makes Me High," which reached #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Rap chart; and "Get Up," which peaked at #60 on the Hot 100 and #6 on the Rap chart. The album reached #6 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA.
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1984 - The film Breakin' was released by MGM.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan released their second studio album Wu-Tang Forever.
On this day in 1997, Wu-Tang Clan released their second studio album Wu-Tang Forever on RCA. The double album was produced by RZA with contribution from Inspectah Deck, 4th Disciple, and True Master. In 2013, Drake paid tribute to the album in a song titled "Wu-Tang Forever" which sampled "It's Yourz." Wu-Tang Forever spawned the singles "Triumph," which was the lead single off the album and was over six minutes long; "It's Yourz," which peaked at #75 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #21 on the Rap chart; and "Reunited." The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It has sold over 4 million copies and is certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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1994 - Samuel Goldwyn Company released the rap mockumentary Fear of a Black Hat in US theaters. 2014 - 50 Cent released his fifth studio album Animal Ambition on G Unit.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Geto Boys released their third studio album We Can't Be Stopped.
On this day in 1991, the Geto Boys released their third studio album We Can't Be Stopped on Rap-A-Lot. The album featured production by Bushwick Bill, Scarface, Willie D, James Smith, John Bido, Johnny C, Roland, and Simon. The now infamous album cover was taken at the hospital after member Bushwick Bill was shot in the eye. We Can't Be Stopped spawned the hit single "Mind Playing Tricks on Me," which sampled "Hung Up on My Baby" by Isaac Hayes. The single peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the R&B chart, and #1 on the Rap chart. It was certified gold and is considered one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time. The album reached #24 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #5 on the R&B chart. The RIAA certified the album platinum in 1992.
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1998 - Onyx released their lead single "React" off their third album Shut 'Em Down on Def Jam.
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B Real (1970) - American rapper and actor from Los Angeles, California. Lead emcee for Cypress Hill.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Ja Rule released his debut album Venni Vetti Vecci.
On this day in 1999, Ja Rule released his debut album Venni Vetti Vecci on Murder Inc. The album featured production from Gotti, Erick Sermon, Tyrone Fyffe, Tai, DL, and Lil Rob. It was the first full-length album released on Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. imprint. Notable guest artists featured on the set included Jay Z, Ronald Isley, Case, DMX, Nemesis, Memphis Bleek, Black Child, and Tah Murdah. Venni Vetti Vecci spawned the hit "Holla, Holla," which reached #2 on the Rap chart. The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Beastie Boys released their fourth album Ill Communication.
On this day in 1994, the Beastie Boys released their fourth studio album Ill Communication on Grand Royal. The album was produced by the Beasties along with Mario Caldato Jr. Guest artists featured on the set included Q-Tip and Biz Markie. Ill Communication spawned the hits "Sabotage," which was the lead single and reached #18 on the Rock charts; "Get It Together," which peaked at #43 on the Rap chart; "Sure Shot," and "Root Down." The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at #2 on the R&B chart. It was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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1988 - Boogie Down Productions released their second album By All Means Necessary on Jive.
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