THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...OUTKAST - ATLIENS

On this day in hip-hop history, Outkast released their second album ATLiens.

On this day in 1996, Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast released their second album ATLiens on LaFace.  The album was recorded in Atlanta and produced primarily by Organized Noize.

ATLiens spawned a few singles, the first being "Elevators (Me & You)" which reached #5 on the R&B chart.  The single "ATLiens" reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Jazzy Belle" reached #52 on the same chart.

The hip-hop duo's second album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B chart.  ATLiens is certified multi-platinum.

Also on this day...

1987 - Scott La Rock of Boogie Down Productions passed away at age 25.

1991 - Biz Markie released his third studio album I Need A Haircut on Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros.

2002 - Eve released her third studio album Eve-Olution on Ruff Ryders.

2015 - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released the single "Downtown" featuring Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, and Grandmaster Caz.