With his second album, the Brooklyn-bred emcee made good on the promise of his debut LP (1989’s ‘Youngest In Charge’) and improved on his strengths.
Read moreJ-Live’s ‘The Hear After’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
The greatest rappers tell fully fleshed-out stories and tackle serious social issues while still being entertaining. ‘The Hear After’ reinforces that J-Live checks all of these boxes.
Read moreBoogie Down Productions’ ‘Edutainment’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Filled with both “poetry, beautifully articulated” and in-depth dissertations on history and morality, it’s another near flawless album by the BDP crew.
Read moreColdplay’s Debut Album ‘Parachutes’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Whilst worldwide success loomed on the horizon, the heart of everything Coldplay was and continues to be found here in this heady mix of evocative melody and lyrical wordplay.
Read moreThe Time’s ‘Pandemonium’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
The back of the album’s packaging reads “Produced, Arranged, and Written by The Time,” but Prince’s handiwork is featured throughout, merging well with that of his disciples.
Read moreAretha Franklin’s ‘Who’s Zoomin’ Who?’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
With a total of five official singles released, ‘Who’s Zoomin’ Who?’ went onto become the Queen of Soul’s most commercially successful album since 1972’s ‘Young, Gifted and Black.’
Read moreBig Boi’s Debut Solo Album ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Big Boi’s debut solo affair simultaneously sounds retro and modern, establishing that he honors and respects his past accomplishments, while demonstrating his willingness to continue to blaze new trails.
Read moreLuniz’ Debut Album ‘Operation Stackola’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Though best known for the smoking anthem “I Got 5 On It,” the duo’s debut LP unfolds as a powerful examination of the pain, devastation, and exploitation that envelop Black communities.
Read moreTeena Marie’s ‘Irons In The Fire’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Following her empowering third studio affair, it became standard for Teena Marie to be the sole architect of her sound, inviting collaborators only when it suited her.
Read moreD’Angelo’s Debut Album ‘Brown Sugar’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
With Prince’s “everyman” musicianship ethos as his guide, D’Angelo’s breakthrough debut LP redefined soul music in the mid-1990s, ushering in a crucial pivot point in the history of the genre.
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