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THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP... THUG LIFE: VOL. 1

10/11/2019

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Thug Life released their debut album Thug Life: Vol. 1.
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On this day in 1994, Thug Life released their debut album Thug Life: Vol. 1 on Out Da Gutta.  The group members included Big Syke, Big Kato, Stretch, the Rated R, Macadoshis, 2Pac Shakur, and his older brother Mopreme Shakur.  They released their debut on 2Pac's own label, Out Da Gutta. 

The album was produced by Warren G, Nate Dogg, Easy Mo Bee, Johnny "J," Moe ZMD, and various members of the group.  Guests featured on the album included Prince Ital Joe, Spice 1, Dramacydal, Richie Rich, and Biggie Smalls.

Thug Life: Vol. 1 spawned four singles: "How Long Will They Mourn Me?," "Pour Out a Little Liquor," "Shit Don't Stop," and the hit "Cradle to the Grave," which peaked at #91 on the R&B chart and #25 on the Rap chart.

The album reached #42 on the Billboard 200.  It peaked at #6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  Thug Life: Vol. 1was certified gold by the RIAA.

Also on this day...

1994 - 
Lords of the Underground released the hit single "Tic Toc" on Pendulum.

2011 - Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa released the single "Young, Wild, & Free" on Atlantic.

2011 - DJ Drama released his third album Third Power on eOne.

This day in Birthdays...

MC Lyte (1970) - 
American rapper-songwriter, model, actress, and DJ.  First solo female rapper to release a full album.  Hip-Hop pioneer. ​
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