Raw raps over obscure jazz samples will always sound fly, and few did it as well as Heltah Skeltah when they were in their zone.
Read moreMadonna’s ‘True Blue’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
Following the success of 1984’s ‘Like A Virgin,’ Madonna’s terrific third album showcases her development into a more mature, multi-dimensionally adept talent.
Read moreMeshell Ndegeocello’s ‘Peace Beyond Passion’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Across her second LP, Ndegeocello effortlessly touches on third rail topics such as Christianity, racism, sexuality and homophobia, aided by her ever-smooth, fluid vocals and incisive lyrics.
Read moreCrystal Waters’ Debut Album ‘Surprise’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With her debut LP, Waters’ crafted songs that left listeners not just wanting to tear up the dance floor, but also to smile from ear to ear upon indulging in the euphoric sounds on glorious display.
Read morePete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s Debut EP ‘All Souled Out’ Turns 35 | Anniversary
A year before their classic debut album ‘Mecca and the Soul Brother’ surfaced, ‘All Souled Out’ & lead single “The Creator” announced the arrival of the dynamic duo.
Read moreJay-Z’s Debut Album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
While not his biggest commercial hit, the legend of Jay-Z’s debut LP has grown over the past three decades, as its themes have helped shape many of his albums that came afterwards.
Read moreToni Braxton’s ‘Secrets’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Braxton’s second studio affair expanded her emotional vocabulary until heartbreak became emotional architecture; desire became atmosphere and silence itself became another instrument in the arrangement.
Read moreJoni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
The music industry is traditionally loath to put women in control of their sound and image, but Mitchell was very much in control of shaping her fourth studio affair.
Read moreBob Dylan’s ‘Blonde on Blonde’ Turns 60 | Album Anniversary
Dylan has recorded all manner of music in the 60 years since his seventh studio LP was released, but he has rarely sounded as confident and self-assured as he did on this album.
Read moreGuster’s ‘Ganging Up On The Sun’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
The band’s fifth studio album is kind of a mess…in the best possible way. Full of unexpected transitions, it’s unique in their repertoire because it has no overarching aesthetic sensibility.
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