‘A Time To Love’ is an unpretentious return to form for a music legend with nothing to prove, but plenty of freedom to play.
Read moreBlackalicious’ ‘The Craft’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
A grand testament to the duo’s creative chemistry, Blackalicious’ third studio affair is another substantive demonstration of Gift of Gab’s limitless depth and Chief Xcel’s genius as a producer.
Read moreThe La’s’ Eponymous Debut (and Only) Album ‘The La’s’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
It’s hard to listen to this album and understand how frontman Lee Mavers could have heard anything other than something totally sublime, but perfectionism is a punitive mistress.
Read moreStevie Wonder's 'Hotter Than July' Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
‘Hotter Than July’ showcases Stevie Wonder doing what he does best: making you dance, making you think, and making you feel.
Read moreKool G Rap’s Debut Solo Album ‘4,5,6’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Compared to Kool G Rap’s output with DJ Polo, there’s a palpable pain and somber vibe that permeate much of his debut solo LP, an ideal backdrop for his tales of crime and urban despair.
Read moreDas EFX’s ‘Hold It Down’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Across the duo’s third studio affair, there’s enough “iggedys” to make their original fanbase happy and enough great straight-up hip-hop to keep purists’ heads nodding.
Read morePhife Dawg’s Debut Solo Album ‘Ventilation: Da LP’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Q-Tip was the first of A Tribe Called Quest’s two emcees to release a solo record (1999’s ‘Amplified’) when the group split, but Phife followed close behind with this underappreciated LP.
Read morePrince’s ‘The Gold Experience’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
‘The Gold Experience’ finds an artist lost in his own sense of identity, embarking on a new journey that would ultimately lead to a true rebirth a few years later.
Read moreShara Nelson's 'Friendly Fire' Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Nelson’s second studio affair didn’t get the love it warranted upon its release three decades ago, so you can add it to a very long list of Black British artists whose work deserved more.
Read moreJohn Legend & The Roots’ ‘Wake Up!’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Throughout the collaborative studio affair, John Legend has never sounded better, backed by a band who seem to relish the opportunity to play the classic material.
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