A grand call-to-arms to preserve the funk, ‘Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome’ exemplifies George Clinton & crew’s distinctive musical vision.
Read moreSolange’s ‘True’ EP Turns 10 | Anniversary
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While the seeds of Solange’s signature sound were present on previous releases, here she embraces the best qualities of her voice fully and begins the approach that marked future efforts.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
When you’ve heard the songs on ‘Thriller’ so many times as standalone tracks, it’s easy to forget how brilliantly they work as a collective whole.
Read moreThe Roots’ ‘Phrenology’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
As a whole, The Roots’ fifth studio album spotlights Black Thought’s persistent lyrical mastery, as well as the band’s ability to push the envelope sonically and thematically.
Read moreJennifer Lopez’s ‘This Is Me…Then’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Upon its release 20 years ago, Lopez’s third studio album was irrefutable proof of a newly minted creative thought process in her musical work ethic.
Read moreParis’ ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The music featured on the Bay Area emcee’s second album reveals that it deserved to be judged on its own merits, rather than through the prism of those openly hostile to hip-hop culture.
Read moreKool G Rap & DJ Polo’s ‘Live and Let Die’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Even though Kool G Rap & DJ Polo’s third and final album was unfairly shafted by election year politics back in 1992, its influence persists decades later.
Read moreThe Pharcyde’s Debut Album ‘Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The L.A. quartet’s inaugural LP conveys a feeling of unrestrained exuberance that hasn’t been found in hip-hop music before or since its 1992 arrival.
Read moreEarth, Wind & Fire’s ‘All ‘N All’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
The late great Maurice White’s musical vision is still as clear and relevant as ever, as evidenced by the timelessness of ‘All ‘N All’ and its overall synergy.
Read more‘Beats & Lyrics (Industry Hip-Hop Compilation: Issue One)’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Amidst the wave of jiggy and flossy material flooding the market at the time, ‘Beats & Lyrics’ was a welcome reminder of the rewarding underground hip-hop that could be found if one searched for it.
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