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Comprised of Duane “Snupe” Lee and Mike “G” Gray, Extra Prolific and their slept-on debut long player represented a change of pace for the revered Hieroglyphics crew.
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When the dynamic duo of El Da Sensei & Tame One made their debut 30 years ago with ‘Between A Rock And A Hard Place,’ their only “brand” was creating dope music.
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Killer Mike & El-P were determined to elevate their game with their second album together by addressing more complex social issues. Their strategy paid off in a sequel that eclipses their successful debut.
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A mature sonic exploration of the human condition, Madonna delves into themes of survival, secrecy, and the complexities of love with her sixth studio affair.
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Rather than trying to replicate his successful debut LP, Maitreya challenged and channeled himself to push his artistic vocabulary and expand his musical horizons.
Read moreLed Zeppelin’s ‘Led Zeppelin II’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
Through mountains, castles, fields, and ranges, Zeppelin’s mystique is still unmatched, in sound and in legacy, with their second studio LP an imperative component of their enduring allure.
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George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley achieved meteoric success with their infectious pop anthems and youthful appeal, something that their second album ‘Make It Big’ truly cemented.
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‘Boy Meets World’ provides an inspirational look at a journey into adulthood and laid more groundwork to assist both Fashawn and Exile in realizing their full potential as artists and human beings.
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