‘Black Elvis/Lost In Space’ is a slick, well-made project, which presents a polished version of Keith that in some ways appealed to a wider audience than its more left-of-center precursors.
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Even though The Beatnuts don’t release as much music these days, they’re regarded as one of the most consistent hip-hop groups of all time, and A Musical Massacre is a big part of that legacy.
Read moreGravediggaz’ Debut Album ‘6 Feet Deep’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Gravediggaz’ debut album has held up better than many albums created by other more direct Wu-Tang Clan associates.
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A care-free love letter to hip-hop and its role as a source of positivity in the group’s lives, ‘Riders Of The Storm’ stands as a unique release during one of hip-hop’s greatest years for albums.
Read moreBob Dylan’s ‘Another Side of Bob Dylan’ Turns 60 | Album Anniversary
Dylan’s fourth studio album was integral in directing the next half century of his storied career, as the alternate side of the singer-songwriter became the prevalent side.
Read moreThe Stooges’ Eponymous Debut Album ‘The Stooges’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
Iggy Pop and crew’s debut affair is a record full of defiant boredom, aggressive swagger, and leering horniness, but it’s also tight and razor-precise.
Read moreTalking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Talking Heads had its greatest success post-Fear of Music, but there’s no question that their third album reflected the process of the band becoming a completely different animal.
Read moreMasta Ace’s ‘A Long Hot Summer’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Noticeably lite on the guest artist features, ‘A Long Hot Summer’ allows Masta Ace to focus fully on his narrative strengths without much distraction.
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Many emcees throw around phrases like “take music to another level,” but The D.O.C. displayed a relentless commitment to the endeavor.
Read moreEPMD’s ‘Unfinished Business’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With their second studio affair, the dynamic duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith left no doubt that when it came to music, they were all about their business.
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