THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...DJ KOOL - CLEAR MY THROAT

On this day in Hip-Hop history, DJ Kool released the live single "Let Me Clear My Throat."

On this day in 1996, DJ Kool released the live hit single "Let Me Clear My Throat" on American.  The track was produced by DJ Kool and featured samples from "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool & the Gang and "The 900 Number" by Mark the 45 King.  The single was recorded live at the Bahama Bay Club in Philadelphia.  "Let Me Clear My Throat" reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100.  It was certified gold by the RIAA.

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2016 - Big Sean and Jhene Aiko released their collaborative album Twenty88 on Def Jam.