Happy Birthday to Kendrick Lamar, Born June 17, 1987

June 17, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow, Born June 17, 1943

June 17, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Remembering Tupac Shakur Today on What Would Have Been His 55th Birthday (Born 6/16/71)

June 16, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Eddie Levert, Born June 16, 1942

June 16, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Ice Cube, Born June 15, 1969

June 15, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Remembering Ella Fitzgerald Today on the 30th Anniversary of Her Passing (June 15, 1996)

June 15, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Boy George, Born June 14, 1961

June 14, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Remembering Maxi Jazz Today on What Would Have Been His 69th Birthday (Born 6/14/57)

June 14, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Rivers Cuomo, Born June 13, 1970

June 13, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Robyn, Born June 12, 1979

June 12, 2026 Albumism Staff

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OutKast’s ‘ATLiens’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

The duo’s second studio affair was a shift toward more cosmic, leftfield strains of sound and deeper, more intricate narrative threads replete with more prominent symbolism and metaphor.

Biz Markie’s ‘I Need A Haircut’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The hip-hop legend’s third studio affair features some of his most entertaining and inspired lyrical performances, with heavy doses of Biz’s signature goofiness side by side with serious-minded narratives.

Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

On her fourth studio affair, Björk relinquishes the big beats that dominated her previous work, opting instead for hushed, whispered snatches of vocals with electronic bleeps, whirs and pulses.