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With their debut album, Black Box helped usher in the ‘90s and lay some serious foundations where the expansion of house music was concerned.
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One of the quintessential recordings of the new jack swing movement, ‘The Revival’ is an album with character, integrity, and dynamism in no short supply.
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Despite the group heading for an inevitable split, the LP features some of their most iconic songs, reflecting themes of hope, loss, and redemption.
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The band’s second studio affair is the rare work that rewards repeated listens not because of its cerebral power and intricacy, but because of its emotional depth.
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As a rapper, Madlib is a bit more introspective and a little rougher around the edges when he inhabits his Quasimoto persona, as reflected in both his lyrical content and musical approach.
Read moreMasta Ace Incorporated’s ‘Sittin’ On Chrome’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
An album in which Ace remained true to himself, ‘Sittin On Chrome’ found the gifted emcee taking some chances and learning some lessons while recording some enduring music.
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