Teena Marie’s ‘Ivory’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

July 17, 2025 Mark Chappelle

Lady T called ‘Ivory’ one of her favorite albums, but it would also be the soundtrack to the end of her five-album tenure with Epic Records.

Teena Marie’s ‘Irons In The Fire’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

June 29, 2025 Mark Chappelle

Following her empowering third studio affair, it became standard for Teena Marie to be the sole architect of her sound, inviting collaborators only when it suited her.

Teena Marie’s ‘Robbery’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

September 16, 2023 Quentin Harrison

All the tunes present on Marie’s fifth studio LP are armed with a punch, pow and pizazz that is both contemporary (for the era) and timeless.

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.

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.

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.