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THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP... ICE-T - RHYME PAYS

7/28/2019

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Ice-T released his debut album Rhyme Pays.
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On this day in 1987, Ice-T released his debut album Rhyme Pays on Sire.  The album was produced by Zulu Nation member Afrika Islam.  It was the first hip-hop album released on the Sire and Warner Bros. record label.  

Rhyme Pays spawned the classic hits "6 in the Morning," which was the lead single; and "Make It Funky," which sampled James Brown's "Make It Funky."  The album reached #93 on the Billboard 200.  It peaked at #26 on the R&B chart.  It sold more than 500,000 copies and was certified gold by the RIAA.

Also on this day...

1992 - 
EPMD released their fourth studio album Business Never Personal on Def Jam.

2007 - The Rock the Bells Tour arrived in New York City.
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