Happy Birthday to Michelle Branch, Born July 2, 1983

July 2, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Monie Love, Born July 2, 1970

July 2, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Remembering Luther Vandross Today on the 21st Anniversary of His Passing (July 1, 2005)

July 1, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy 75th Birthday to Fred Schneider, Born July 1, 1951

July 1, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Debbie Harry, Born July 1, 1945

July 1, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to Missy Elliott, Born July 1, 1971

July 1, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Remembering Lena Horne Today, Born 109 Years Ago on June 30, 1917

June 30, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Remembering Phyllis Hyman Today on the 31st Anniversary of Her Passing (June 30, 1995)

June 30, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy Birthday to DJ Shadow, Born June 29, 1972

June 29, 2026 Albumism Staff

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Happy 70th Birthday to Chris Isaak, Born June 26, 1956

June 26, 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.