THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...MEMPHIS BLEEK

On this day in hip-hop history, Memphis Bleek released his debut solo album Coming of Age.

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​On this day in 1999, Memphis Bleek released his debut solo album Coming of Age on Roc-A-Fella.  The album was titled after a Jay Z track that featured Bleek.  The debut release featured production by Swizz Beatz, Irv Gotti, Buckwild, and others.

Coming of Age peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200.  The album went gold and spawned a few hit singles.  The hit "Memphis Bleek Is..." reached #93 on the R&B chart.  Other singles on the album included "What You Think of That," which featured Jay Z, and "Murda 4 Life" that featured Ja Rule.  Beanie Siegel, Noreaga, and Da Ranjahs also made guest appearances on the album.

Also on this day...

1995 - The East-West rivalry made an appearance at the 2nd Annual Source Awards in New York City.

2004 - Masta Ace released his third studio album A Long Hot Summer on M3 Macmil Music.

2010 - Bun B released his third solo album Trill OG on Universal.
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