Prodigy’s debut solo album is an important block in the infrastructure of reality rap and does what the best albums of its kind do, in offering unique perspective and introducing new sounds.
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Madonna’s knack for reinvention is beyond compare and on her tenth studio album, she again didn’t fail to disappoint.
Read moreSade’s ‘Lovers Rock’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Contrary to the lukewarm reviews it received, Sade’s fifth effort is a fresh, adventurous step forward that represents an essential chapter in the band’s distinguished musical narrative.
Read moreKylie Minogue’s ‘Rhythm of Love’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Every glittering note, every dance beat, every flash of synth heard across Minogue’s third studio album still carries the thrill of an artist daring to become herself.
Read moreErick Sermon’s ‘Double or Nothing’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
More accessible than some of his earlier work without sacrificing his signature quality, Sermon’s second studio affair features some of the best production work of his career.
Read moreMadonna’s ‘The Immaculate Collection’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Upon its arrival in November 1990, Madonna’s first compilation captivated listeners with fifteen hits from her impressive ‘80s canon and two new tracks in “Justify My Love” and “Rescue Me.”
Read moreGZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Arguably the greatest solo album ever released from within the prolific Wu-Tang Clan family, ‘Liquid Swords’ is a near flawless artistic statement fueled by GZA & RZA’s musical alchemy.
Read moreGoodie Mob’s Debut Album ‘Soul Food’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
With ‘Soul Food,’ it was as if the group sprouted from the dirt floor of their Dungeon Family hangout/studio, emerging as holy street warriors, toughened by the struggle, and ready to do battle.
Read moreWhitney Houston’s ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Following the success of her first two LPs, Houston’s third album shifted her focus from big ballads and the occasional bop to a firm dance-pop album, albeit with a few ballads for good measure.
Read moreBarbra Streisand’s ‘The Broadway Album’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
“It was time for me to do something I truly believed in,” Streisand confided to ‘The New York Times’ in 1985. “This is the music I love, it is where I came from, it is my roots.”
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