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Run-DMC’s ‘Raising Hell’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

May 13, 2026 Jesse Ducker
Run-DMC Raising Hell Turns 40

Despite its more mainstream appeal and undeniable role in pushing hip-hop to greater global heights, Run-DMC’s third studio affair remains one of the rawest albums of the era.

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Run-DMC’s ‘King of Rock’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

January 19, 2025 Jesse Ducker
Run-DMC King of Rock 40 anniversary

Generally considered the album sandwiched between Run-DMC’s groundbreaking 1984 debut and ‘Raising Hell’ (1986), ‘King of Rock’ found the trio asserting that they were ready for prime time.

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Run-DMC’s Debut Album ‘Run-D.M.C.’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

March 24, 2024 Jesse Ducker

Run-DMC’s influence on the evolution of hip-hop music and culture is undeniable, and it formally started with their eponymous debut album.

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Run-DMC’s ‘Tougher Than Leather’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

May 13, 2023 Jesse Ducker

Considered a letdown by some following the success of the trio’s 1986 LP ‘Raising Hell,’ ‘Tougher Than Leather’ is a strong effort nevertheless.

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Run-DMC’s ‘Down With The King’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

May 3, 2023 Jesse Ducker

With their sixth studio album, the legendary trio was reborn, reinventing themselves for a new generation of hip-hop listeners.

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Ginuwine’s Debut Album ‘Ginuwine… The Bachelor’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Ginuwine’s Debut Album ‘Ginuwine… The Bachelor’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Ginuwine’s breakthrough debut was a remarkable achievement during a very competitive year for R&B albums, amidst notable releases by the likes of Aaliyah, Blackstreet, and Maxwell, among others.

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Freestyle Fellowship’s Debut Album ‘To Whom It May Concern…’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Freestyle Fellowship’s Debut Album ‘To Whom It May Concern…’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Not just an LA underground classic, but a foundational record for a whole generation of emcees, ‘To Whom It May Concern’ continues to influence and inspire the contemporary hip-hop landscape.

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Depeche Mode’s Debut Album ‘Speak & Spell’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Depeche Mode’s Debut Album ‘Speak & Spell’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

While their 1981 debut did not augur the stadium tours or multi-platinum LPs to come, it nevertheless offers little pieces of the band they would become.

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