With his fourth studio album and with the bygone days of major-label support in his rearview, Del established that he could transfer to his second act as an independent artist seamlessly.
Read moreExtra Prolific’s Debut Album ‘Like It Should Be’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Comprised of Duane “Snupe” Lee and Mike “G” Gray, Extra Prolific and their slept-on debut long player represented a change of pace for the revered Hieroglyphics crew.
Read moreCasual’s Debut Album ‘Fear Itself’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The raw essence of Casual’s skills is preserved for eternity on ‘Fear Itself,’ the inaugural long player that formally launched one of the most impressive careers in Bay Area hip-hop history.
Read moreDel the Funky Homosapien’s ‘No Need For Alarm’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
With Del’s second album, gone were the odes to sunny meadows and Dr. Bombay, in exchange for tracks dedicated to the art of ripping emcees and establishing that Del was the best around.
Read moreHieroglyphics’ ‘Full Circle’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
The Bay Area bred collective’s second family affair gave us more of what began on 1998’s ‘3rd Eye Vision’ and features some of their best work.
Read moreSouls of Mischief’s Debut Album ’93 ‘til Infinity’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
While the Oakland-bred foursome have recorded many group and solo albums since, ’93 ’til Infinity’ remains the most universally embraced effort within their catalogue.
Read moreHieroglyphics’ Debut Album ‘3rd Eye Vision’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
‘3rd Eye Vision’ is governed by the Bay Area collective’s own uncompromised terms and remains true to the group’s creative vision.
Read moreDel the Funky Homosapien’s Debut Album ‘I Wish My Brother George Was Here’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
A lyrically coherent and sonically funktastic album, Del’s debut long player laid the groundwork for the evolution of the Hieroglyphics crew.
Read moreCasual’s ‘Smash Rockwell’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Casual deploys a wide range of his ample skills over a varied soundscape, produced by both local affiliates and friends, as well as some heat-makers from across the country.
Read moreLEST WE FORGET: Revisiting Prince Ali’s 2007 Album ‘Curb Side Service’
Our recurring ‘Lest We Forget’ series is devoted to celebrating albums that have been unfairly overlooked and warrant revisiting.
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