‘Barrio Fino’ was the zeitgeist for all of the Caribbean kids and youths, who now know they can create a global movement out of nothing and accomplish everything.
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The ‘Batman’ soundtrack captures the shared essence of Prince and The Joker: rebels who took the rule book, rewrote it, and ripped it to shreds with playful grins on his faces.
Read moreMase’s ‘Double Up’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
A strong follow-up to his classic debut album ‘Harlem World’ (1997), Mase’s sophomore album contains subtle signs of the wear-and-tear he endured as a rising star in the spotlight.
Read moreSwollen Members’ Debut Album ‘Balance’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Swollen Members play to their strengths on their debut long player, which is creating hard-hitting, gimmick-free hip-hop.
Read moreMandy Moore’s ‘Amanda Leigh’ Turns 10 | Anniversary Retrospective
Moore’s sixth LP continued to expound on the reconstructionist principles set forth on its two precursors, 2003’s ‘Coverage’ and 2007’s ‘Wild Hope.’
Read more‘Soundbombing II’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
The ‘Soundbombing’ series was a showcase for new tracks and previous 12” highlights from Rawkus Records’ impressive roster of artists and affiliates, packaged as hosted mixtapes.
Read moreThe Grouch & Eligh’s ‘Say G&E!’ Turns 10 | Anniversary Retrospective
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.
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