THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...BLACK SHEEP - A WOLF IN...

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Black Sheep released their debut album A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.

On this day in 1991, fellow Native Tongues Posse artists, Black Sheep, released their debut album A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing on Mercury.  The album was mostly self-produced by Black Sheep themselves, Dres and Mr. Lawnge.  

The mischievous set spawned four hit singles: "Flavor of the Month," "Strobelite Honey," "Similak Child," and the classic joint "The Choice is Yours" which hit #1 on the Rap chart and was accompanied by a revolutionizing music video which changed the art form.

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200 and #15 on the R&B chart.  It was certified gold.  

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Also on this day...

1991 - Del the Funky Homosapien released his debut album I Wish My Brother George Was Here on Elektra.

1996 - Chuck D released his debut solo album Autobiography of Mistachuck on Mercury.

1996 - M.O.P. released their second studio album Firing Squad on Relativity.

1996 - Westside Connection released Bow Down on Priority.

2012 - Kendrick Lamar released his second album Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City on Top Dawg.