On their third collaborative album, the duo re-dedicate themselves to improving their lives, as well as the world around them, in the hopes of creating a more livable place for themselves and their families.
Read moreMain Source’s Second & Final Album ‘F*** What You Think’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
While it may not have been as innovative as what Large Professor, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Diamond D or Q-Tip were doing at the same time elsewhere, ‘F*** What You Think’ sits comfortably in the canon of ‘90s New York boom bap.
Read moreSwing Out Sister’s ‘Filth and Dreams’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Never released outside of Japan in its original form, one can only hope that ‘Filth and Dreams’ is eventually given a broader release for more listeners to experience its many wonders.
Read moreKanye West’s Debut Album ‘The College Dropout’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Upon its release in 2004, ‘The College Dropout’ was an excellent entry that would mark the beginning of Kanye’s unexpected career as a rapper. Suffice to say, a lot has happened since.
Read moreDefari’s Debut Album ‘Focused Daily’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Throughout his debut album, Defari effortlessly showcases his complete mastery over flow, breath control, verse length and everything else that makes a great emcee.
Read moreP.O.S’ ‘Never Better’ Turns 10 | Anniversary Retrospective
With his third studio album, P.O.S succeeds in creating an outstanding hip-hop album that incorporates his often disparate influences without selling anything short.
Read moreThe Beatles’ ‘Meet The Beatles!’ Turns 55 | Anniversary Retrospective
The historical relevance of the Fab Four’s major-label US debut is immense, but it can never overshadow the album’s pure quality.
Read moreRZA’s Debut Solo Album ‘RZA As Bobby Digital In Stereo’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Bobby Digital In Stereo’ expanded RZA’s horizons as a musician, while further redefining the concept of a hip-hop artist forever.
Read moreTori Amos’ ‘From the Choirgirl Hotel’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
In Amos’ 2006 retrospective ‘A Piano: The Collection,’ she recalled the impetus of the album, confiding, “’Choirgirl’ is about loss and emptiness.”
Read moreSade’s ‘Stronger Than Pride’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Following the runaway success of ‘Diamond Life’ (1984) and ‘Promise’ (1985), Sade lovingly crafted one of their most ambitious efforts to date.
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