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Show & A.G.’s ‘Full Scale’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

May 20, 2023 Ben Pedroche

A true family affair, Show & A.G.’s third LP shines a bright light on the many talents of the dynamic duo and the rest of the D.I.T.C. collective.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Show & A.G., Showbiz & A.G., D.I.T.C
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Akrobatik’s Debut Album ‘Balance’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

May 19, 2023 Jesse Ducker

Throughout the entirety of his discography, Akrobatik has presented the balance in his content that he pledged to maintain on this first album.

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DJ Kay Slay’s Debut Album ‘The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

May 19, 2023 Daryl McIntosh

This solid studio compilation helped cement DJ Kay Slay’s name in history amongst the all-time greats and served as a proud moment for the disc jockey.

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Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

May 13, 2023 Jesse Ducker

Given Gang Starr’s connection to jazz and Guru’s own deep love for the music, ‘Jazzmatazz’ made perfect sense as his inaugural solo album.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Guru, Gang Starr, Donald Byrd, Roy Ayers, N'Dea Davenport
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Janet Jackson’s ‘janet.’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

May 13, 2023 Patrick Corcoran

On Jackson’s fifth studio album, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and she created an intimate atmosphere that allows her lyrics and vocals to breathe life into their sensual soundscape.

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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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Garbage’s ‘Version 2.0’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

May 9, 2023 Liz Itkowsky

Garbage’s second studio affair is a perfect storm of brilliant musicians coming together to create a sound that is unique, but also wholly evocative of a time and place.

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Sonic Youth’s ‘A Thousand Leaves’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

May 7, 2023 Liz Itkowsky

The band’s tenth studio album represented an indulgent return to their subversive, high concept recordings of the past, with a hint of middle-aged malaise.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore
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Usher’s ‘Here I Stand’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary

May 7, 2023 Kenneth Hicks

The variety on Usher’s fifth album symbolizes his personal growth up until the LP's release and reflects a man in transition.

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DMX’s Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

May 7, 2023 Kenneth Hicks

At a time when the rap industry was fixated on luxury, DMX’s dynamic 1998 debut represented hardship and offered hope to those living through it.

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